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Brother of Texas basketball signee Mo Bamba alleges recruiting violations

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In a profanity-laced Facebook video, the brother of Texas signee Mo Bamba alleges the five-star recruit accepted gifts and money from a financial advisor.

Ibrahim Johnson, filmed poolside without a shirt, says in the 22-minute video that Greer Love provided Bamba with vacations and other enticements in hopes of working with Bamba in the future. Johnson also said that Love tried to direct Bamba to consider certain schools, although he makes clear in the video that no money or benefits came from Texas.

Love, a Michigan alumnus who is a vice president of venture capital company, seems to be the source of a rift between Bamba and his brother and Johnson said he has now “exposed that kid.” He also says that he has “already reported (Bamba) to the NCAA” and the Bamba will not play this year.

Johnson has expressed his intention to became a sports agent in hopes of representing his brother. It is possible that video is means for Johnson to get back at his brother for potentially cutting him out.

Texas responded swiftly.

“As is usual practice by the NCAA, Mo’s amateur status was previously reviewed and final certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center,” Texas said in a statement to Yahoo Sports. “The NCAA has not informed us of any pending issues or eligibility concerns at this time regarding Mo. If there are further questions, we certainly will cooperate with the NCAA to the fullest.”

The 6-11 Bamba was a McDonald’s All-American and Jordan Brand Classic selection after his senior season at Westtown School (West Chester, Pa.).


Supporters rally around softball star Taylor Dockins amid latest medical challenge

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The amazing comeback of Norco (Calif.) softball pitcher Taylor Dockins was one of the best stories of the year in high school sports.

Dockins needed to have the left lobe of her liver removed, including a five-inch tumor, last summer after experiencing severe pain on a flight with her travel team. Later diagnosed with a rare liver cancer called fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma, Dockins was back on a softball field two months later.

She then led to her team to a 33-1 record and was named the American Family Insurance ALL-USA High School Softball Player of the Year.

According to a Facebook post from her father, Rick, Taylor is again experiencing medical issues. Tests are ongoing and the family and doctors will determine next steps.

The family’s request for prayers has been met by the community and the larger softball world, including icon Jennie Finch.

Dockins was 33-1 in the circle this season for Norco, which didn’t lose until falling to Los Alamitos (Calif.), 3-1, in the Southern Section Division I title game. Along the way, the 5-foot-5 righty set the Southern Section record for all-time wins with 108 and consecutive wins with 33, which also matched the single-season wins record.

“She has said on more than one occasion, ‘I do not want to be known as the girl with cancer,’” Norco coach Rick Robinson said after the season. “So now everyone will know her as the girl that broke records.”

Georgia basketball coaching legend Doug Lipscomb to take break from the game

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Georgia basketball coaching legend Doug Lipscomb has decided to “step away from the game for a little while,” he told the Marietta Daily Journal.

Lipscomb has been the coach at Wheeler (Marietta) since 1992 and build the program into a national power that has appeared in the Super 25 in several seasons.

“I think it’s something I need to do,” he told the Daily Journal. “I don’t have a time frame for how long this will be. Right now, I’m just going to enjoy the summer. I’m still going to teach and look at other avenues, but right now, I’m going to take a break from coaching.”

Lipscomb missed the end of last season with an illness. He did not say how long the break would be or whether it would be permanent.

Lipscomb has won more than 600 games and six state titles, with the most recent coming in 2015.

Mario Mays, who ran the program in Lipscomb’s absence, hopes to be elevated to head coach.

“That’s my hope and plan, but it will be up to the administration,” Mays told the Daily Journal. “This is all still a brand-new situation. I’ve been with the program for a long time and put the work in, so it’s my hope that we’ll be able to keep this program moving forward the way coach Lipscomb would want.”

Good news on health of ALL-USA High School Softball Player of the Year Taylor Dockins

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Norco (Calif.) softball star Taylor Dockins and her family have received good news regarding her health, as posted by her father Rick on Facebook.

Dockins needed to have the left lobe of her liver removed, including a five-inch tumor, last summer after experiencing severe pain on a flight with her travel team. Later diagnosed with a rare liver cancer called fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma, Dockins was back on a softball field two months later.

She then led to her team to a 33-1 record and was named the American Family Insurance ALL-USA High School Softball Player of the Year.

Amid her latest medical challenge, supporters have rallied around her.

 

 

Team USA wins FIBA U18 3x3 World Cup in China

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(Photo: FIBA.com)

The USA Basketball Women’s 3×3 U18 World Cup Team is coming home from China with a perfect 7-0 record and the gold medal.

The Americans beat previously unbeaten Czech Republic 21-14 on Sunday night to win the gold medal game.

Aquira DeCosta, a 6-2 wing from St. Mary’s (Stockton, Calif.) who is ranked as the No. 5 rising senior by ESPNw, was named the tournament MVP. She scored 35 points over the seven games and takes home her first gold after being part of bronze medal teams at the 2015 U16 National Team and 2016 U17 World Cup Team.

“Because of (the bronzes), I came out every game with such intensity,” she said. “I wanted to win every game, and that’s what we did. We got the gold medal, and I’m truly blessed to be able to play with this group of girls. I’m just happy. Words can’t explain how I’m feeling right now.

“All of us played exceptionally well. I thought other players, Janelle in the post scored well, Destiny (Littleton) hit some key shots the whole tournament, Christyn (Williams) attacked really well, so I was shocked that I got MVP.”

RELATED: Why some of nation’s best are playing 3×3

Littleton, a McDonald’s All American and Texas signee, averaged 48.1 points per game for The Bishop’s School (LaJolla, Calif.). Bailey, a North Carolina signee from Providence Day (Matthews, N.C.), was a McDonald’s All-American and ranked No. 4 among post players by ESPNw. Williams, a 5-11 guard from Central Arkansas Christian School (North Little Rock, Ark.), is ranked as the No. 1 rising senior by ESPNw.

Williams scored a team-high 11 points in the gold medal game.  Littleton completed the tournament with 32 points, while Williams scored 22 over the seven games.

The score was tied at 13-13 with 3:30 remaining. DeCosta and Littleton each scored a point, but the Czech Republic answered to cut the lead to 15-14. A Littleton two-pointer upeed the lead to 17-14, and Bailey and DeCosta combined for the next three points – all from inside the paint. Bailey then scored on a drive with 43.6 seconds left for the win.

“When you put this jersey on and USA is across our chests, just to play for our country and win gold means everything,” said Littleton. “The first couple of games, we’re new to this. None of my teammates have played 3×3, and it’s a lot different from five-on-five. We just stuck together and fought through.”

It was Team USA’s third gold medal in six editions of the event and the first gold since 2013.

VIDEO: Watch this amazing catch in USA Baseball Tournament of Stars

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Mike Siani, a rising senior at Penn Charter (Glenside, Pa.), is considered a potential first-round pick in the 2018 Major League Baseball Draft for his bat, but he flashes some leather in the bronze medal game of the Tournament of Stars.

Siani, a University of Virginia commit, made SportsCenter’s Top 10 with this gem.

VIDEO: Watch Calif. freshman DJ Uiagalelei throw football 75 yards

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St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.) appears to have another strong-armed quarterback in the pipeline.

DJ Uiagalelei, a member of the Class of 2020, threw the ball 75 yards at a camp at the University of Arizona, as captured on this video.

Uiagalelei has 10 reported offers, including Alabama.

Charlotte North wins MVP as ALL-USA stars shine at girls lacrosse Under Armour All-America Game

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The Most Valuable Player trophy from the first overtime game in the 12 years of Under Armour All-America Game for girls lacrosse is heading back to Texas.

Charlotte North from the Episcopal School of Dallas scored the game-winner in the South’s 16-15 victory and finished with three goals and an assist, according to an account from InsideLacrosse.

The Duke-bound North accepted the MVP trophy with the Texas flag draped over her shoulder.

North was named to the American Family Insurance ALL-USA Third Team last week.

RELATED: ALL-USA Girls Lacrosse Teams

The South rallied from deficits of 11-7 and 15-12. Andie Aldave, an ALL-USA First-Team choice, from McDonogh School (Owings Mills, Md.) forced overtime with a goal with nearly 3:30 remaining. Aldave also had two assists.

Stanford-bound Ali Baiocco, an ALL-USA First Team selection from Oak Knoll (N.J.), scored four goals for the South.

Allison Mastroianni, an ALL-USA First Team choice from Bridgewater-Raritan (Bridgewater Township, N.J.), had three goals and two assists for the North. ALL-USA First Teamer Jamie Ortega from  Middle Country Central School District (Centereach, N.Y.), added three goals. Molly Carter, an ALL-USA First Teamer from Lynbrook, N.Y., had two goals and three assists.


Top 5 defensive end Stephon Wynn commits to Alabama

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Alabama football’s recruiting Class of 2018 got off to a slow start — at least for the Crimson Tide — but things are are picking up.

Defensive lineman Stephon Wynn became the third four-star commit in the last month when he chose Alabama.

Wynn from IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) is ranked as the No. 5 strong-side defensive end and No. 104 player overall, according to the 247Sports Composite.

Wynn is listed at 6-4 and 285 pounds with room to add weight and not lose his speed.

He joins recent Alabama commits outside linebacker Quay Walker and cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis. Wynn is the No. 6 commit in the Alabama class.

NFL Network snafu causes recruit Ja'Marr Chase to delay his commitment

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Ja’Marr Chase will announce his college commitment later this week or early next week after his announcement was pushed off its planned slot Monday on the NFL Network at The Opening.

Chase, a four-star wide receiver from Archbishop Rummel in Louisiana, was scheduled to announce during NFL Network’s coverage of the title game but he got bumped by the surprise announcement of Greg Emerson, a defensive lineman who selected Tennessee and had suffered a broken leg a day earlier.

Emerson was the highest-ranked recruit to commit and so he got the available TV time during halftime of the championship game. Essentially, it seems Chase was bumped for a bigger name.

(Jordyn Adams, a four-star receiver, also was scheduled to commit and announced for North Carolina before Emerson made his way to the set.)

Making matters worse is that Chase had planned a July 2 announcement in order to honor his grandmother on her birthday. When he arrived in Oregon, he agreed to move to July 3 in order for the announcement to air on television.

After receiving support on social media, Chase said he’ll find a time to make the announcement with his family and friends in Louisiana.

The move not to air Chase’s commitment angered NOLA.com football writer James Smith, who wrote that the NFL Network owed Chase and his family an apology.

This is something the NFL Network will never admit to, and the spin artist are already at work trying to cover their tracks, but what happened is blatantly obvious for all to see. As a journalist, I am appalled. As an advocate for children, I am furious.

At no point during my career have I valued a story more than a kid. At no point in this industry should that type of behavior be acceptable by anyone covering teenagers for a living–even the mighty NFL Network. Now Chase will likely just shrug it off, as he should, because their blunder doesn’t define him, but he should be protected and not used as a prop by us–the adults–the media. Has recruiting got to the point where we all forget that these are kids?

On the field, Chase had among the best highlights from Monday’s final day:

Father: ALL-USA Player of the Year Taylor Dockins facing liver transplant

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The doctor for Norco (Calif.) softball star Taylor Dockins believes she needs a liver transplant, according to a post from her father, Rick.

Rick Dockins wrote that the family has an appointment at UCLA on Wednesday.

“As most of you know it is very tough in California to get on the list for a liver, I’m hoping and praying that the doctors at UCLA will be pushing hard for us,” he wrote.

Here is the full update:

Dockins needed to have the left lobe of her liver removed, including a five-inch tumor, last summer after experiencing severe pain on a flight with her travel team. Later diagnosed with a rare liver cancer called fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma, Dockins was back on a softball field two months later.

She then led to her team to a 33-1 record and was named the American Family Insurance ALL-USA High School Softball Player of the Year.

Last week, he noted on Facebook: “Since we now have 3 tumors the biggest one 2 1/2 inches they want to surgically install a catheter to her liver and inject with microscopic glass beads with radiation (That stick) and try to eat the tumors or shrink them.”

He then wrote a few days later that in a bit of good news, the cancer had not spread beyond her liver.

A GoFundMe account has been reactivated to help with Taylor’s medical bills. Here is the link.

James Cook, Dalvin's younger brother, decommits from Florida State

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James Cook, the younger brother of former Florida State star Dalvin Cook, has decommitted from the Seminoles. He announced his decision Tuesday on Twitter.

Cook, from Miami Central, has been committed since February 2016.  He is ranked as the No. 3 running back in the Class of 2018

In February at The Opening Regional event in Miami, Cook said about his commitment, “It’s 80 percent. I’m still like looking and deciding to see where I’m going to go, (but FSU has) a great program and a great coaching staff.”

Cook had been a 2019 recruit for much of his high school career before reclassifying to 2018.

Listed as the No. 33 overall prospect by the 247Sports Composite, Cook is considered a running back but showed great skill and explosiveness at The Opening as a receiver.

Many analysts see Georgia as a potential destination for Cook, who plans to enroll early. At Georgia, he could pair with the No. 1 running back in the class in Zamir White, who recently committed to the Bulldogs.

Cook is expected to wait until after the high school season to make a decision.

2016-17 ALL-USA Washington Baseball Team

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USA TODAY High School Sports is proud to announce the American Family Insurance ALL-USA Washington Baseball Team. Players were selected based on their athletic achievements from the 2016-17 season.

For the complete list of American Family Insurance ALL-USA state teams, click here.

COACH OF THE YEAR

Marc Wiese, Puyallup
After beginning the season 0-2, Wiese’s Vikings won 25 straight games, culminating in a 3-2 victory over Kentlake in the Class 4A state final at Safeco Field. For Wiese and the Vikings, it was their first title since they took the state crown in 2014.

FIRST TEAM

Player of the Year
Jesse Franklin, OF, Seattle Prep, 6-1/200, Sr.
The University of Michigan-bound Franklin his .541 with four home runs and 21 RBI this past spring, leading the Panthers to a 15-10 record and the Class 3A Metro League semifinals. The state’s Gatorade Player of the Year, he is a three-time All-Metro selection.

Michael Attalah, P, Cedar Park Christian (Bothell), 6-2/180, Sr.

Trevin Hope, P, Lynden, 6-6, 185, Jr.

Michael Newstrom, P, Puyallup, 5-10/185, Sr.

Matt James, C, Ferndale, 5-11/195, Sr.

Nicholas Hovland, INF, Highline (Burien), 6-2/180, Jr.

Noah Hsue, INF, Mercer Island, 5-6/140, Sr.

Brandon Mitchell, INF, Edmonds-Woodway (Edmonds), 5-10/190, Sr.

Ryan Ober, INF, Glacier Peak (Snohomish), 5-11/180, Sr.

Brody Barnum, OF, Skyview (Vancouver), 6-3/210, Sr.

Henry Gargus, OF, A.C. Davis (Yakima), 6-0/205, So.

SECOND TEAM

Marcos Cuenca, P, Rainier Beach (Seattle), 6-1/216, Sr.

Nick Hull, P, Edmonds-Woodway (Edmonds), 5-11/175, Sr.

Michael Spellacy, P, Puyallup, 5-11/180, Sr.

Shane McGuire, C, Kentwood (Covington), 6-1/205, Sr.

Kyler McMahan, INF, Lynnwood (Bothell), 5-11/168, Sr.

Jake Harvey, INF, Southridge (Kennewick), 5-11/155, Jr.

Mitchell Lesmeister, INF, Walla Walla, 6-1/185, Sr.

Arthur Pate, INF, Shorewood (Shoreline), 6-0/175, Sr.

Mason Martin, OF, Southridge (Kennewick), 6-0/201, Sr.

Wes Nixon, OF, Fife, 5-11/170, Sr.

Ethan Smith, OF, Glacier Peak (Snohomish), 5-10/160, Sr.

2016-17 ALL-USA Wisconsin Baseball Team

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USA TODAY High School Sports is proud to announce the American Family Insurance ALL-USA Wisconsin Baseball Team. Players were selected based on their athletic achievements from the 2016-17 season.

For the complete list of American Family Insurance ALL-USA state teams, click here.

COACH OF THE YEAR

Ryan McGinnis, Kimberly
McGinnis and the Papermakers claimed the third state title in program history this past season and their first since 2007. The decade-long championship drought came to an end with a 4-2 triumph over Sun Prairie.

FIRST TEAM

Player of the Year
Ben Dragani, P/INF, Catholic Memorial (Waukesha), 6-5/220, Sr.
The big left-hander led Catholic Memorial to the Division 2 regional semifinals, posting a 5-0 record with a 0.18 ERA and 59 strikeouts in 37.2 innings. Dragani, who was named Wisconsin’s Gatorade Player of the Year, also batted .436 with a 1.190 OPS.

Ryan Hoerter, P, Indian Trail (Kenosha), 6-6/185, Sr.

Tanner Halvorson, P, North (Eau Claire), 6-0/175, Sr.

Jacob Campbell, C, Craig (Janesville), 6-0/200, Jr.

Peter Brookshaw, INF, Prescott, 5-10/170, Jr.

Isaac Pape, INF, Independence/Gilmanton (Independence), 5-7/150, Jr.

Jace Baumann, INF, Mosinee, 5-10/170, Sr.

Garrett LaBreche, INF, Tremper (Kenosha), 5-11/155, Sr.

Mitchell Seager, OF, Turner (Beloit), 5-9/135, Jr.

Ryan Wickman, OF, River Valley (Spring Green), 6-0/165, Sr.

Payton Nelson, OF, West (Wausau), 5-9/185, Sr.

SECOND TEAM

Zach Campbell, P, Burlington, 5-11/165, Sr.

Trevor Olson, P, Chippewa Falls, 6-6/210, Sr.

Matt Osterberg, P, Coleman, 6-2/170, Jr.

Derek Baumgartner, C, Almond-Bancroft (Almond), 5-10/170, Jr.

Tanner Williams, INF, Arrowhead (Hartland), 6-3/170, Sr.

Zac Stange, INF, North (Eau Claire), 6-1/190, Sr.

Drew Behling, INF, Waupun, 6-0/212, Sr.

Colten Schild, INF, Fox Valley Lutheran (Appleton), 5-9/155, Jr.

Connor Klatt, OF, Altoona, 5-8/165, Sr.

Gus Turner-Zick, OF, Stevens Point, 5-10/195, Sr.

Drew Freitag, OF, Beloit Memorial (Beloit), 5-10/160, Sr.

2016-17 ALL-USA Pennsylvania Baseball Team

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USA TODAY High School Sports is proud to announce the American Family Insurance ALL-USA Pennsylvania Baseball Team. Players were selected based on their athletic achievements from the 2016-17 season.

For the complete list of American Family Insurance ALL-USA state teams, click here.

COACH OF THE YEAR

Joe Pesci, Pennsbury (Fairless Hills)
Pennsbury captured the first state title in program history under Pesci’s watch this spring. The Falcons became Class 6A champs with a 1-0 walk-off win in the state final against Dallastown.

FIRST TEAM

Player of the Year
Zach Kokoska, OF/P, Greater Latrobe (Latrobe), 6-2/190, Sr.
Kokoska powered Greater Latrobe to the Class 5A state title both at the plate and on the mound this past season. The state’s Gatorade Player of the Year batted .623 with four homers and 25 RBI, while posting a 3-0 record with a 0.74 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 19 innings.

Chris McMahon, P, Rustin (West Chester), 6-1/182, Sr.

Joe Lancelotti, P, Penn Charter (Philadelphia), 6-0/200, Sr.

Billy Bethel, P, Pennsbury (Fairless Hills), 5-11/170, Sr.

Shane Muntz, C, Malvern Prep, 6-4/240, Sr.

Thomas Caufield, INF, Henderson (West Chester), 6-1/165, Jr.

Connor Ollio, INF, Butler, 6-2/185, Jr.

Zack Miles, INF, North Penn (Lansdale), 5-10/160, So.

Jared Healey, INF, Neumann-Goretti (Philadelphia), 6-1/185, Sr.

Chris Newell, OF, Malvern Prep, 6-2/170, So.

Mike Siani, OF, Penn Charter (Philadelphia), 6-0/195, Jr.

SECOND TEAM

Billy Corcoran, P, Malvern Prep, 6-7/190, Jr.

Colin Kennedy, P, Hatboro-Horsham (Horsham), 6-2/200, Sr.

Dillon Marsh, P, Lancaster Catholic, 6-2/215, Jr.

Andrew Cossetti, C, La Salle (Wyndmoor), 6-0/210, Jr.

Patrick O’Neill, INF, Methacton (Norristown), 5-11/165, Sr.

Christian Fedko, INF, Vincentian Academy (Pittsburgh), 5-11/210, Sr.

Phillip Dull, INF, Chestnut Ridge (New Paris), 5-11/180, Jr.

Gerard Sweeney, INF, Shipley (Bryn Mawr), 6-3/180, Jr.

Tor Sehnert, OF, Peters Township (McMurray), 6-1/190, Sr

Derek Orndorff, OF, Connellsville, 5-11/190, Sr.

Jake Kelchner, OF, Spring-Ford (Royersford), 6-2/190, Jr.


2016-17 ALL-USA South Carolina Baseball Team

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USA TODAY High School Sports is proud to announce the American Family Insurance ALL-USA South Carolina Baseball Team. Players were selected based on their athletic achievements from the 2016-17 season.

For the complete list of American Family Insurance ALL-USA state teams, click here.

COACH OF THE YEAR

Mitch Walters, Northwestern (Rock Hill)

Walters’ Trojans began the season ranked No. 1 in the state and delivered as expected, winning the Class 5A state title. Northwestern captured the first baseball championship in school history with a 5-2 win over River Bluff.

FIRST TEAM

Player of the Year
Logan Chapman, P, Easley, 6-3/180, Sr.
A 2017 American Family Insurance ALL-USA Baseball Third Team selection, Chapman posted a 6-0 record with a 0.66 ERA and 93 strikeouts in 51 innings on the mound. He also contributed at the plate with a .365 average, four homers and 27 RBI.

Carmen Mlodzinski, P, Hilton Head Island, 6-2/190, Sr.

Corey Stone, P, Mid-Carolina (Prosperity), 6-2/175, Sr.

Christian Maggio, C, Carolina Forest (Myrtle Beach), 5-11/170, Sr.

Blake Jeter, INF, J.L. Mann (Greenville), 6-3/250, Sr.

Tristen Hudson, INF, Seneca, 6-3/178, Sr.

Cameron Reeves, INF, Northwestern (Rock Hill), 6-2/185, Jr.

Bryce Jackson, INF, Abbeville, 6-1/175, Jr.

Ja’Darius Munford, OF, Lamar, 6-1/175, Sr.

Jordan Holladay, OF, Sumter, 5-10/200, Sr.

Ward Hacklen, OF, Dutch Fork (Irmo), 6-4/200, Sr.

SECOND TEAM

Bryar Johnson, P, Carolina Forest (Myrtle Beach), 6-3/210, Sr.

Connor O’Rear, P, South Aiken (Aiken), 6-4/160, Sr.

Jack Stamler, P, J.L. Mann (Greenville), 6-0/190, Sr.

Bo Taylor, C, South Pointe (Rock Hill), 6-0/175, Sr.

John Sendziak, INF, Cane Bay (Summerville), 6-0/170, Sr.

Aaron Adams, INF, River Bluff (Lexington), 6-2/185, Sr.

Douglas Angeli, INF, Dorman (Roebuck), 6-0/175, Sr.

Michael Bollinger, INF, Boiling Springs (Spartanburg), 6-1/225, Sr.

Donald Hansis, OF, North Myrtle Beach (Little River), 6-0/180, Sr.

Payton Young, OF, Palmetto (Williamston), 5-9/160, Sr.

Chase Roberts, OF, Lugoff-Elgin (Lugoff), 5-11/195, Jr.

2016-17 ALL-USA Utah Baseball Team

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USA TODAY High School Sports is proud to announce the American Family Insurance ALL-USA Utah Baseball Team. Players were selected based on their athletic achievements from the 2016-17 season.

For the complete list of American Family Insurance ALL-USA state teams, click here.

COACH OF THE YEAR

Jason Crawford, Cottonwood (Murray)
Crawford led the Colts to their first Class 5A state title in nine years, capping off a championship season with an 11-0 blanking of Lone Peak in the state final. Cottonwood’s last title came in 2008 when they finished off a run of four straight championships.

FIRST TEAM

Player of the Year
Seth Corry, P/OF, Lone Peak (Highland), 6-2/195, Sr.
The state’s Mr. Baseball winner and Gatorade Player of the Year, Corry posted an 8-1 record, a 1.90 ERA and fanned 97 batters in 52 innings. He also batted .315 with 11 home runs while leading Lone Peak to the Class 5A state championship game.

Hayden Rosenkrantz, P, Cottonwood (Murray), 6-4/170, Sr.

Tyler Cornish, P, Timpanogos (Orem), 6-1/180, Sr.

Jordan Harrop, C, Layton, 6-2/175, Sr.

Jaxon Knight, INF, Davis (Kaysville), 6-0/185, Sr.

Nick Burdette, INF, Bingham (South Jordan), 5-10/240, Jr.

Seth Kaelin, INF, Skyline (Salt Lake City), 5-10/180, Sr.

Drew Hill, INF, Gunnison Valley (Gunnison), 5-10/180, Sr.

Cy Nielson, OF, Spanish Fork, 5-11/155, So.

Drew Zimmerman, OF, Lehi, 5-10/180, Sr.

Hunter Blunt, OF, Cottonwood (Murray), 5-11/185, Sr.

SECOND TEAM

Ben Rigby, P, Davis (Kaysville), 6-6/205, Sr.

Trell Morse, P, American Fork, 6-0/180, Sr.

Gage Edwards, P, Jordan (Sandy), 6-4/220, Jr.

Christopher Rowan, C, Cottonwood (Murray), 5-10/190, Sr.

Tyson Ellis, INF, Maple Mountain (Spanish Fork), 5-10/170, Sr.

Tanner Argyle, INF, Spanish Fork, 6-0/175, Sr.

Tyson Fisher, INF, Dixie (St. George), 6-4/225, Jr.

Brock Watkins, INF, Pleasant Grove, 5-11/185, So.

Jamison Day, OF, Snow Canyon (St. George), 5-10/170, Sr.

Payton Freeman, OF, Lone Peak (Highland), 6-2/190, Sr.

Jayden Sinju, OF, Murray, 6-3/200, Jr.

2016-17 ALL-USA North Dakota Baseball Team

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USA TODAY High School Sports is proud to announce the American Family Insurance ALL-USA North Dakota Baseball Team. Players were selected based on their athletic achievements from the 2016-17 season.

For the complete list of American Family Insurance ALL-USA state teams, click here.

COACH OF THE YEAR

Brett Omdahl, Park River/Fordville-Lankin (Park River)
Omdahl guided the Aggies to a 23-2 record and a magical postseason run. Park River/Fordville-Lankin rallied past unbeaten defending champ Thompson, 8-4, to win the first Class B state championship in program history.

FIRST TEAM

Player of the Year
Luke Sandy, P, Shanley (Fargo), 5-10/180, Sr.
The Eastern Dakota Conference Senior of the Year pounded out a league-leading .576 batting average and drove in 30 runs. He was just as effective on the mound, going 7-1 with a 1.81 ERA and 54 strikeouts in 46.1 innings.

Brandon Roesler, P, Kindred-Richland (Kindred), 6-0/150, Sr.

Drake Flesche, P, West Fargo, 6-0/225, Sr.

Chandler Ibach, C, Fargo North, 6-2/175, Jr.

Cameron Jorda, INF, Dickinson, 5-10/170, Sr.

Denver Blinn, INF, Sheyenne (West Fargo), 5-9/165, Sr.

Nolan Kratz, INF, Jamestown, 6-0/265, Sr.

Parker Borg, INF, West Fargo, 6-1/190, Sr.

Brock Reller, OF, Grand Forks Central, 6-1/210, Sr.

Jackson Hankey, OF, Park River/Fordville-Lankin (Park River), 6-2/220, Sr.

Calen Schwabe, OF, Thompson, 6-0/185, Sr.

SECOND TEAM

Cade Feeney, P, Century (Bismarck), 5-11/165, Fr.

Cameron Blazek, P, Fargo North, 6-2/200, Jr.

Braxton Hewitt, P, Carrington, 5-8/165, Sr.

Tate Ferrell, C, Williston, 6-1/180, Sr.

Ben Bryant, INF, Fargo South, 5-8/150, Sr.

Andrew Feist, INF, Bismarck, 6-0/175, Sr.

Jake Faircloth, INF, West Fargo, 5-11/175, Jr.

Tanner Ouellette, INF, Dickinson, 6-1/160, Sr.

Jaden Andresen, OF, Mandan, 6-3/175, Sr.

Lucas Mohn, OF, Hatton-Northwood (Northwood), 5-9/180, Sr.

 Matt Guenther, OF, St. Mary’s (Bismarck), 6-2/205, Sr.

2016-17 ALL-USA Oregon Baseball Team

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USA TODAY High School Sports is proud to announce the American Family Insurance ALL-USA Oregon Baseball Team. Players were selected based on their athletic achievements from the 2016-17 season.

For the complete list of American Family Insurance ALL-USA state teams, click here.

COACH OF THE YEAR

John Arntson, Clackamas
After many close calls in recent years, Arntson finally got the Cavaliers over the top as they won their first state title since 2010 with a 5-1 victory over West Linn in the Class 6A final. Clackamas finished 29-3 en route to the title, its third in 10 years.

FIRST TEAM

Player of the Year
Tim Tawa, INF, West Linn, 6-0/175, Sr.
Tawa is among the best two-sport athletes the state has ever seen, as he added the Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year Award to the three he already had as quarterback of the football team. As a pitcher and a shortstop, the Stanford-bound (for baseball) Tawa led the Lions to the Class 6A state final, hitting .434 in the regular season with four homers and 20 RBI while posting a 5-1 record and a 0.69 ERA on the mound.

Baxter Halligan, P, Lincoln (Portland), 6-1/210, Sr.

Brad McVay, P, Milwaukie, 6-2/180, Sr.

Kolby Somers, P, Century (Hillsboro), 6-1/205, Sr.

Jordan Mambaje, C, Clackamas, 6-0/195, Sr.

Ole Arntson, INF, La Salle College Prep (Milwaukie), 6-5/220, Sr.

Jake Dukart, INF, Lake Oswego, 6-3/180, Jr.

Marcus Lydon, INF, Marist Catholic (Eugene), 5-11/190, Sr.

Dawson Day, OF, Centennial (Gresham), 6-0/175, Sr.

Jacob Melton, OF, South Medford, 6-3/180, Jr.

Kevin Watson Jr., OF, Beaverton, 6-1/190, Sr.

SECOND TEAM

Dylan Grogan, P, Stanfield/Echo (Stanfield), 6-4/190, Sr.

Jonah Sherman, P, South Eugene, 6-2/185, Sr.

Wyatt Smith, P, McMinnville, 6-0/195, Sr.

Justin Geyer, C, North Medford, 5-10/185, Sr.

Sam Booth, INF, Rex Putnam (Milwaukie), 5-9/165, Sr.

Brandon Leitgeb, INF, Lincoln (Portland), 6-3/210, Sr.

Isaiah Molaski, INF, South Eugene, 5-11/175, Sr.

Willie Weiss, INF, Westview (Portland), 6-3/200, Jr.

Max Long, OF, Sprague (Salem), 6-1/185, Jr.

Austin Rice, OF, Irrigon, 6-0/180, Sr.

Blaise Sims, OF, Crescent Valley (Corvallis), 5-7/155, Sr.

For elite recruits, football quickly becomes a business

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Brevin Jordan is ranked as the No. 1 tight end in the Class of 2018 by the 247Sports Composite. He also plays for Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), the three-time defending Super 25 champions.

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During his weekend at The Opening Finals in Oregon, the Miami commit tweeted that how grateful he was to be where he is, but also noted that football turned into a business, especially for players at the highest levels of the high school game.

USA TODAY High School Sports caught up with Jordan to get more of his perspective.

“It’s just crazy,” he said. “Three years ago I was playing freshman football and back then it was just a game. Now it’s still a game, but it’s not just a game. It’s a business.

“Thousands of dollars paid for, going to camps, rankings and stuff — there’s so much more then just putting on the pads on Fridays. It’s a grind and now my life can be dramatically changed in four-five years.”

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Asked if he would change anything, Jordan said, “I wouldn’t change anything. That’s the exciting part about this business. You don’t know how things are gonna work out  — (things like) fourth-round draft picks can become the highest-paid players. It’s all love and fun.”

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