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🏅 Jeremiah Davis Shines at NCAA Championships 🏅
Jeremiah Davis wins silver in the long jump at the NCAA Championships with a jump of 8.07m, earning his third consecutive first-team All-American honors.

🏌️‍♂️ Frederik Kjettrup Named to PING All-America Second Team 🏌️‍♂️
Frederik Kjettrup, now a three-time All-American, achieved a career-low 70.66 stroke average in his senior season.

🏊‍♂️ Peter Varjasi Qualifies for 2024 Olympic Games 🏊‍♂️
Peter Varjasi will represent Germany in the 4x100 free relay at the Paris Olympics after setting a personal best at the German Olympic Trials.

🏀 FSU to Compete in 2024 Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament 🏀
FSU basketball will face Temple and UMass in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off at Mohegan Sun in November.

🏈 Rowan Byrne Set to Announce College Decision 🏈
Highly sought-after OL Rowan Byrne will announce his college choice on Thursday, with top options including Clemson, FSU, and Penn State.

⚾️ Florida State Lands Jacksonville Transfer Evan Chrest ⚾️
FSU baseball secures Jacksonville transfer Evan Chrest, a right-handed pitcher with notable achievements in his freshman and sophomore years.

🏈 FSU Hosts First Big Man Camp and 7-on-7 Event 🏈
FSU held its first Big Man Camp and 7-on-7 event, resulting in new offers and standout performances from various prospects.

🏅 Jeremiah Davis Shines at NCAA Championships 🏅

Jeremiah Davis won silver in the men's long jump at the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, marking his second career NCAA runner-up finish with a season-best jump of 8.07m (26-5¾). This achievement earned him his third consecutive outdoor first-team All-American honors.

Coach's Praise: Head coach Bob Braman expressed pride in Davis's performance, noting his consistent excellence and hoping for a strong finish in his final collegiate competition.

Other Performances: Jordan Turner placed 16th, Curtis Williams 21st in the long jump, and Tyson Williams finished 17th in the 110-meter hurdles, narrowly missing second-team All-American honors.

Team Standings: The men's team is currently fifth with eight points, while the women's team begins competition on Thursday.

🏌️‍♂️ Frederik Kjettrup Named to PING All-America Second Team 🏌️‍♂️

Graduated senior Frederik Kjettrup/from Florida State Men's Golf was named to the Division I PING All-America Second Team, making him the fourth three-time All-American in program history.

Career Highlights:

• Third All-America Honor: Received honorable mention in 2022 and 2023.

• Senior Season: Recorded a career-low 70.66 stroke average, the eighth-lowest in FSU history.

• Top Achievements: Six Top-10 finishes, ACC Co-Medalist, tied for second in the NCAA Stanford Regional, and clinched the putt to send FSU to the National Championship Match.

• Historical Standing: Second-lowest career average at FSU (71.29).

• Pro Career: Finished eighth in the 2024 PGA TOUR University Rankings, earning exemptions to PGA TOUR Americas and conditional Korn Ferry Tour status.

🏊‍♂️ Peter Varjasi Qualifies for 2024 Olympic Games 🏊‍♂️

Peter Varjasi will represent Germany in the men's 4x100 free relay at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Olympic Trials Performance:

• 100m Free: Swam a personal best of 48.45 in prelims, securing the top seed, and finished with a silver medal in the finals at 48.57.

Career Highlights:

• International Competitions: Represented Germany at the 2023 World Championships and LEN European Championships.

• FSU Records: Holds program records in the 100 free (41.86), 200 free (1:32.76), and 100 breast (51.07).

• Awards: Eight ACC medals and 14 All-American honors.

Academic Achievements:

• Graduation: Graduated in Spring 2024.

• Academic Honors: Named to the All-ACC Academic Team three times and CSCAA Scholar All-America twice.

Olympic Legacy:

• Varjasi is the first FSU swimmer to represent Germany at the Olympics, joining 26 FSU athletes who have competed in the Games since 1972.

Varjasi will compete on the opening day of the swimming events on July 27 at the Paris La Defense Arena.

🏀 FSU to Compete in 2024 Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament 🏀

Florida State's 2024-25 basketball schedule includes the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT. The Seminoles will face Temple on November 22 and UMass on November 24.

Tournament Schedule:

• Friday, November 22:

  • 5:00 PM EST – Florida State vs. Temple

• Saturday, November 23:

  • 12:00 PM EST – Vermont vs. Delaware

  • 2:30 PM EST – Yale vs. Fairfield

  • 5:00 PM EST – Temple vs. UMass

• Sunday, November 24:

  • 12:00 PM EST – Vermont vs. Fairfield

  • 2:30 PM EST – Yale vs. Delaware

  • 5:00 PM EST – UMass vs. Florida State

Coach Hamilton's Remarks: "We are excited to play in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Classic against two well-coached teams. These games will help prepare us for ACC play."

Tickets: Tickets go on sale Friday, September 6 via Ticketmaster and at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office on Saturday, September 7. For more information, visit hoophall.com.

🏈 Rowan Byrne Set to Announce College Decision 🏈

Rowan Byrne, a highly sought-after offensive lineman from Iona Prep in New Rochelle, NY, is ready to announce his college decision on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. His top choices include Clemson, Michigan State, Florida State, Texas A&M, Stanford, and Penn State.

Key Highlights:

• Clemson Visit: Byrne praised the visit, stating it surpassed his high expectations.

• Other Visits: Byrne has already visited Penn State and Florida State and has built strong relationships with the coaching staff at both schools.

• Upcoming Decision: Byrne will choose his college without making additional visits planned to Michigan State, Florida State, or Penn State.

⚾️ Florida State Lands Jacksonville Transfer Evan Chrest ⚾️

Florida State baseball has secured its first commitment from the 2024 portal cycle with Jacksonville transfer Evan Chrest.

Player Profile:

• Position: Right-Handed Pitcher

• Height/Weight: 6'0", 180 lbs

• Previous Team: Jacksonville University

Career Highlights:

• Freshman Year: Second-team All-American, first-team freshman All-American, with a 2.68 ERA in 90.2 innings and a freshman record of 98 strikeouts.

• Sophomore Year: 6.82 ERA in 68.2 innings, 74 strikeouts.

• Overall Stats: 4.46 ERA in 159.1 innings, 172 strikeouts, 30 career starts.

• Drafted: 17th round of the 2022 MLB Draft by the Miami Marlins.

Scouting Report:

• Fastball: 90-93 MPH with life

• Additional Pitches: Sweeper and plus changeup

🏈 FSU Hosts First Big Man Camp and 7-on-7 Event 🏈

Florida State held their first Big Man Camp and 7-on-7 event on Wednesday, resulting in several new offers and noteworthy performances.

Highlights:

• Tylan Vickers: Tallahassee (Fla.) Godby 2026 WR received an offer from FSU and stated that FSU is his top choice.

• Peyton Miller: Anna (Texas) 2027 OL earned an offer before the camp and worked with OL coach Alex Atkins, praising his direct coaching style.

• Asher Ghioto: Jacksonville (Fla.) Bolles 2028 DL received an offer from FSU, fulfilling a childhood dream.

• Additional Prospects: Promising performances from several 2026 and 2027 OL and DL prospects. Ocala (Fla.) Vanguard won the 7-on-7 tournament, defeating Tallahassee (Fla.) Rickards in the championship game.

Coaches from Memphis and Marshall were in attendance, along with former FSU assistant Telly Lockette.

And that’s a wrap!

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