🏹 June 1st - The Chief Brief 🏹

Bailey bombs, records fall, and recruiting heats up

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June 01, 2025

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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

Happy Sunday, Seminole!

The Garnet & Gold are turning up the heat. 🔥

Here’s what we’ve got on deck in today’s loaded edition:

🔥 Bailey’s Blast Sends Noles to the Regional Final
Myles Bailey launched a grand slam, Jamie Arnold struck out 13, and FSU is one win away from advancing out of the Tallahassee Regional.

👟 FSU Women’s Track Breaks ACC Record, Qualifies 8 for Nationals
The 4x100 relay squad rewrote the record books, and seven individual Noles are Eugene-bound.

🏈 Elite Camp Preview: 2026–28 Recruits Descend on Tallahassee
From 5-star talent to rising 8th graders, Mike Norvell’s staff will get a firsthand look at the future this weekend.

📋 10 Recruits to Watch in the 2026 Class
FSU is heating up on the recruiting trail — and here are the names you need to know as June official visits begin.

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🔥 Bailey Blasts Grand Slam as Noles Advance to Regional Final 🔥

The bats are booming in Tallahassee.

No. 9 Florida State stormed past Mississippi State 10–3 on Saturday night, clinching a spot in the Tallahassee Regional Final behind home run heroics and a dominant outing from Jamie Arnold.

💥 Myles Bailey launched a grand slam — FSU’s first in NCAA play since 2013 — marking his fifth straight game with a home run. He now has 17 on the season.

💪 Jamie Arnold struck out a season-high 13 batters over 7.0 innings, becoming the 10th pitcher in program history to eclipse 300 career strikeouts (now at 318).

💣 Drew Faurot added two home runs of his own, finishing with 3 RBI.

📊 Key Stats:
• 16 team walks (!)
• 3 HRs (Bailey, 2x Faurot)
• 0 errors, 9 hits
• Joe Charles closed with 2 perfect innings

The Seminoles (40–14) advance to Sunday’s 6 p.m. Regional Final vs. the winner of Northeastern/Mississippi State. If needed, a winner-take-all game will be played Monday.

👟 FSU Women’s Track Sets ACC Record, Sends 8 to NCAA Championships 👟

The Noles are sprinting into history.

Florida State Women’s Track capped off the NCAA East Prelims in spectacular fashion, shattering the ACC and school record in the 4x100 relay and qualifying eight entries for the NCAA Championships in Eugene.

⚡ Relay Record Breakers:
• Lucy May Sleeman, Shenese Walker, Liana Tyson, Joella Lloyd ran 42.72, the 2nd-fastest time in the nation this season, breaking the previous program/ACC record of 43.13 from 2019.

🌟 Individual NCAA Qualifiers:
• Shenese Walker – 100m (10.98) – 2nd-fastest in FSU history
• Joella Lloyd – 100m (11.01) – Reset her Antigua & Barbuda national record
• Kaelyaah Liburd – 400m (51.31) – 3rd-fastest in FSU history
• Kayla Pinkard – Triple Jump (13.01m)
• Brooke Mullins – 3000m Steeplechase (10:05.48)
• Tyra Wilson – 400m Hurdles (55.63)

🏃‍♀️ 4x400 Qualifiers:
• Liburd, Alyia Green, Takiyah Ferguson, Wilson – 3:30.87, 12th-fastest time

The Seminoles are Eugene-bound with momentum and medals in sight.

🏈 FSU Elite Camp Set to Host Future Stars from 2026–28 Classes 🏈

The annual Mike Norvell Elite Camp kicks off Sunday in Tallahassee — and while it’ll mostly spotlight 2027 talent, a few intriguing 2026 recruits will be in the mix too.

The event has become a hotbed for early scouting, with past editions featuring future college stars going head-to-head in front of FSU coaches.

👀 Headliners to Watch:

2026
• ⭐ QB Dayton Raiola (Buford, GA) – Nebraska commit
• ⭐ DB Lawrence Jay Timmons (PA) – Indiana commit
• OL/DL depth from across Florida and Georgia, including Kaleb Barnes (Godby) and Judah Daniels (Fort Myers)

2027
• ⭐ WR Lawrence Britt (TN) & ⭐ WR Easton Royal (LA)
• ⭐ Edge Jabarrius Garror (AL) – Alabama commit
• ⭐ LB Gregory Batson Jr. (GA) & ⭐ DB Jaylyn Jones (FL)
• Deep WR and OL group including local standout Davion Crumitie (Rickards)

2028
• Notable early names include QBs Knox Annis (Mandarin) and Luke Toland (Bolles), RB Anthony Howard Jr. (IMG), and DB Izayah Vickers (Florida High)

With FSU’s staff looking to identify long-term fits, this year’s Elite Camp offers a first look at what could be the next wave of Garnet & Gold stars.

📋 10 Recruits to Watch for FSU’s 2026 Class 📋

With summer official visits underway and more than 60 total visitors expected, Florida State’s staff is zeroing in on its top 2026 targets — and momentum is already shifting.

🔥 Names Heating Up:

• ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ QB Keisean Henderson – Houston commit
Set to visit June 9. The Texas gunslinger has built rapport with QB coach Tony Tokarz. FSU could flip this if they ace his visit.

• ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ RB Jae Lamar
Georgia and Clemson have led, but FSU remains firmly in the mix — especially if he visits in June.

• ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ WR Devin Carter – Auburn commit + Nole legacy
FSU has gained steam this spring. A strong season opener vs. Alabama (which Carter will attend) could flip him.

• ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ OL Sam Roseborough
On campus this weekend. Big relationship with OL coach Herb Hand — early visit may help set the tone.

• ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ OL Johnnie Jones
Also visiting this weekend. FSU is pushing development and academics to close the gap with other suitors.

• ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ DT James Johnson
Loves DL coach Terrance Knighton and the chance for early playing time. FSU could challenge Miami and UGA with a strong June pitch.

• ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ DE Zavion Griffin-Haynes
The buzz says FSU leads heading into visits. Others like Asharri Charles and Kam Wilson are also high on FSU’s radar.

• ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ LB Rodney Colton
Down to FSU and Ole Miss — the Seminoles seem to have the edge. Four-star TJ White is another major June visitor.

• ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ DB Chauncey Kennon
A four-way race between FSU, Georgia, Florida, and Miami. Too close to call — FSU needs a standout visit to surge.

• ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ DB Preston Ashley – Legacy prospect
FSU battling Auburn and a dark-horse run from Colorado. Related to former ‘Nole RB Rock Preston.

The next few weeks will be pivotal as FSU hosts, evaluates, and makes its final impressions. The class of 2026 recruiting race is officially in full gear.

And that’s a wrap!

And that’s a wrap from a scorching weekend in Seminole sports.

From Bailey’s historic grand slam to FSU Track rewriting the ACC record books, the Garnet & Gold momentum is real — and we’re just getting started.

We’ll be back tomorrow with the latest from the Regional Final, Elite Camp updates, and more recruiting scoop as summer heats up.

Stay locked in.
— Chief

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