Ralph Smith (Avon, Ohio/Avon) was on his way to grabbing a late lunch when he got the phone call he has waited for since the end of his junior season.
Akron offered a scholarship.
“They contacted my coach with a phone call and he told me the good news,” Smith said. “He caught me off guard. I was going to Chipotle when I got the call.”
Akron offered a scholarship.
“They contacted my coach with a phone call and he told me the good news,” Smith said. “He caught me off guard. I was going to Chipotle when I got the call.”
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