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🏌️‍♂️ Seminoles Qualify for U.S. Open 🏌️‍♂️

Rising junior Luke Clanton and senior Frederik Kjettrup qualify for the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2. Clanton finished in the Top 5 at The Bear's Club, and Kjettrup finished in the Top 3 at The Golf Club of Georgia.

🥎 Kalei Harding Joins Athletes Unlimited 🥎

FSU's Kalei Harding signs with Athletes Unlimited for the AUX season in Wichita, joining former Seminole Jessi Warren.

⚾️ FSU to Host UConn in Tallahassee Super Regional ⚾️

FSU baseball will host UConn in the Tallahassee Super Regional after winning the Tallahassee Regional.

🏈 FSU Offers German OL Prospect Musa Bajaha 🏈

FSU offers Musa Bajaha, a Class of 2025 OL prospect from the Düsseldorf Panther U19 team in the German Football League.

🏈 FSU Still in the Mix for Five-Star DE Isaiah Gibson 🏈

FSU remains a contender for five-star DE and USC commit Isaiah Gibson, who values the tradition and improvements under Coach Norvell.

🏌️‍♂️ Seminoles Qualify for U.S. Open 🏌️‍♂️

Rising junior Luke Clanton and recently graduated senior Frederik Kjettrup from Florida State Men's Golf team have qualified for the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, taking place from June 13-16.

Qualifying Success:

• Luke Clanton: Finished in the Top 5 at The Bear's Club in Jupiter, Florida.

• Frederik Kjettrup: Finished in the Top 3 at The Golf Club of Georgia in Alpharetta.

Historical Achievement: They are the first FSU amateurs to qualify since John Pak in 2020.

Scores:

• Kjettrup: Shot 66 twice, finishing 12-under.

• Clanton: Finished fourth at 5-under (70-69).

Notable Mentions:

• Daniel Berger also qualified, tying for second.

• Brooks Koepka, a two-time U.S. Open winner, will also compete.

🥎 Kalei Harding Joins Athletes Unlimited 🥎

One of the best hitters in Florida State softball history, Kalei Harding, has signed with Athletes Unlimited for their AUX season in Wichita, Kansas, from June 10 to June 25. Harding will join former Seminole Jessi Warren, who was named one of three captains for the league.

Career Highlights:

• Second all-time in career doubles (57)

• Third in career home runs (46)

• Fourth in career RBI (208)

• Eighth in slugging percentage (.310)

2024 Season Achievements:

• 65 RBI (sixth-most in school history)

• 15 home runs (top 10 in school history)

Every game of the AUX season will be televised on ESPN2, ESPNU, or ESPNEWS.

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⚾️ FSU to Host UConn in Tallahassee Super Regional ⚾️

Florida State baseball (45-15) will host UConn (35-24) in the Tallahassee Super Regional, the first since 2017. FSU won the Tallahassee Regional with a 3-0 record, while UConn advanced by defeating No. 9 Oklahoma 7-1 in the Norman Regional.

UConn Overview:

• Big East regular season champions (17-4 in conference)

• No. 40 in RPI

• Batting .274 as a team with 111 doubles and 83 homers

• Team ERA of 4.83 with a .258 batting average against

FSU Highlights:

• 18th Super Regional appearance, most all-time

• First trip to Supers since 2019

• 22-win improvement from last year, largest in program history

Dates, times, and television details for the Super Regional are yet to be announced.

🏈 FSU Offers German OL Prospect Musa Bajaha 🏈

Florida State has extended a scholarship offer to Musa Bajaha, a Class of 2025 offensive line prospect from the Düsseldorf Panther U19 team in the German Football League. This is Bajaha’s first offer as he tours American college programs with PPI Recruits.

Key Details:

• Height/Weight: 6'7", 335 pounds

• Wingspan: 7'1"

• Primary Position: Defensive tackle in Germany, training at offensive tackle in the U.S.

• Visits: FSU, camped at Georgia, planning to camp at Florida and others

🏈 FSU Still in the Mix for Five-Star DE Isaiah Gibson 🏈

Florida State remains a contender for five-star defensive end and USC commit Isaiah Gibson. Despite his commitment to USC, Gibson is keeping his options open and named Florida State, along with other top programs, as schools still in consideration.

Key Points:

• Gibson values the tradition and improvements under Coach Mike Norvell.

• Rated No. 1 DE nationally by On3 Industry Ranking.

• Official visit to FSU planned for the Clemson game in October.

• Gibson is considering potential coaching changes and their impact on his decision.

Gibson started his official visit tour with Georgia this past weekend.

And that’s a wrap!

We’re thrilled to bring you the latest highlights and updates from the world of Seminole sports.

Stay tuned for more exciting news and features in our next issue. Until then, keep cheering for our Noles, and don’t forget to share your thoughts and feedback with us.

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