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The Volunteers' 2026 class adds a versatile forward, a defensive standout, a scoring guard, and a record‑setting point guard, reshaping the roster ahead of next season.
Ethan Bass, a senior at Glenbrook North, tied the school’s single‑season home run record with eleven homers, helping his team to a perfect 5‑0 week. His performance has catapulted him to No. 2 in Illinois and No. 31 nationally, while his commitment to Wake Forest adds intrigue to his 2026 MLB draft prospects.
John Blackwell’s expected arrival at Duke coincides with a draft landscape that could reshape the roster of several ACC powerhouses.
With a decisive showdown against Metamora looming, the Dunlap high school baseball team is poised to capture its first outright conference championship in six years, driven by standout junior pitchers and a relentless winning mentality.
UCLA finished the 2026 regular season with a program-record 48 wins, a perfect conference streak and a No. 1 seed for the Big Ten Tournament, highlighted by Roch Cholowsky's Player of the Year award and John Savage's Coach of the Year honor.
Freshman pitcher Aidan Flinn, who posted a 2.67 ERA this season, has been invited to the 2026 USA Baseball training camp, where he will compete for a place on the national team heading to Taiwan.
Aidan Flinn, a University of Illinois Fighting Illini freshman pitcher, has been selected for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp, setting the stage for a summer of high‑level play and upcoming tournament action.
USA TODAY Sports spotlights the ten standout high school boys from Peoria, Illinois, whose on‑court feats reshaped the local basketball landscape and launched successful collegiate and professional careers.
The Illini will travel to Duke this November and host the Blue Devils in the 2027‑28 season, adding a high‑profile nonconference matchup to their schedule.
A USA TODAY investigation finds that Black Bear Sports Group, backed by Blackstreet Capital Holdings, has rapidly acquired rinks and teams nationwide, driving up costs and raising antitrust concerns.