Football

Notre Dame Prep senior defensive lineman Dillon Jones has committed to play at the University of Sioux Falls. The Cougars play in the NCAA Division II Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

Notre Dame Prep senior offensive lineman Jake Burrow has committed to play football at the University of Tulsa. He is receiving a preferred walk-on opportunity from the Hurricane coaching staff.

Notre Dame Prep quarterback Braden Wells has committed to play football at Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D. The Wolves play in the NCAA Division II Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

Notre Dame Prep senior wide receiver and returner Gavin Smith has committed to play football at the University of Arizona. He receiving a preferred walk-on opportunity from the Wildcat coaching staff.

Notre Dame Prep alum and Oklahoma State University redshirt freshman Cade Bennett ’20 is capping off the 2021 season with his teammates and playing in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl on Saturday against the University of Notre Dame at State Farm Stadium (ESPN, 11 a.m.).

The No. 7 seeded Notre Dame Prep varsity football team lost in the AIA 5A State Quarterfinals 45-42 at No. 2 Salpointe Friday night. Senior Gavin Smith had four touchdowns for the Saints including a 100-yard kickoff return. Led by the efforts of Smith, the Saints overcame a 24-7 deficit at halftime, but the second half comeback came up short.