About NSR Staff Windy City Classic “Scouted some very talented players last weekend at the Windy City Classic girls basketball showcase in Pleasant Prairie, Wis., and Waukegan, Ill. There were 34 teams from Wisconsin and 275 total, along with dozens of college coaches. It amazes me every time when I see college coaches herding around just a few … Read more
Our National Scouting Report OTG scout for Northern Alabama is Bryan Black. This morning Bryan posted this Facebook note about one of his client-prospects who tossed a no-hitter. Here’s Bryan’s post: “Congratulations to NSR athlete and Muscle Shoals High School 2013 softball pitcher Krymson Lashley on an outstanding week that included a no-hitter against Russellville High … Read more
Our Texas Heartland OTG (on the ground) scout, Jason Espinoza, has never been the bashful type. Like all NSR scouts, he is very proud of the prospects he works with from enrolling to signing. Check out this recent Facebook post of Jason’s about one of his prize prospects, Jake Bumguardner: “NSR BEAST! 2013 NSR Track/Football … Read more
Lady Vols head coach steps aside after 38 years While Pat Summitt’s announcement that she will hand over the head coaching duties of the women’s basketball program at the University of Tennessee was not surprising, it will remain a seminal day in the history of NCAA athletics forever. In short, the void left in her … Read more
The Ormond Beach Lions Club in Ormond Beach, Florida, honored National Scouting Report softball prospect, Kristi Wendland, as the Seabreeze High School Student-Athlete of the Month. Kristi excels in bowling, weightlifting and softball – and has been selected team captain for all three. She is an honorable mention selection on the All-Area weightlifting and softball teams … Read more
National Scouting Report scouts worldwide often have prospects that are honored with feature articles in local and regional newspapers and Web sites. Tom Sydeski, an NSR scout covering the Rochester, New York, area has yet another one of his prospects, Casey MacClaren, highlighted in the popluar Section V Fan online page. Below see the interesting … Read more
NSR standout basketball prospects and twins, Bri’ana and Ki’ana Rowland, from Round Rock Stony Point High School in Round Rock, Texas, have both committed to continue their basketball careers at Trinity International University in Illinois next year. Bri’ana is a 5’10” post/forward and Ki’ana plays the guard spot at 5’6″. We are extremely proud … Read more
Junior scholar turns competition into Texas toast NSR 2013 track and softball prospect, Lauren Bedrich, recently competed in her district track meet and is named NSR’s Featured Athlete. The Rogers High (TX) junior turned in what could easily be called a stellar performance by winning the long jump, triple jump, 100 meter hurdles and 300 meter … Read more
Throwing down for a great play or for the win makes athletes shine in our eyes When our NSR scouts pan across the high school athletic landscape, they look for dirty players. You heard that right. But it may not be what you think. NSR scouts are constantly have their eyes peeled for players that … Read more
NSR Heart of Texas Area Director, Jason Espinoza, is one of our top scouts. He proudly submitted this “Quick Shot” story about one of the high school student-athletes that he works with: “NSR 2014 baseball prospect RHP/MIF/OF Seth Owen from Brownwood High School currrently leads his team in with a .461 batting average, 29 runs scored, 18 RBI and he … Read more
