{
  "id": 2450371,
  "title": "Several Section V football players staying close to home at D1 programs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/several-section-v-football-players-staying-close-to-home-at-d1",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T23:16:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/several-section-v-football-players-231613540.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rochester, N.Y. (WROC) - As the senior football players in Section V prepare for their final high school season, a few have already committed to college programs, staying close to home. Monroe wide receiver Brien Walker and UPrep wide receiver/safety Gavin White are both set to attend the University at Buffalo. Walker expressed his appreciation for the convenience of staying close to home and highlighted the strong relationships he has built with the coaches and staff at UB. White, who has received several Division I offers, emphasized the importance of the stay-at-home factor, discussing the decision with his parents who were supportive of his choice. In contrast, Rush-Henrietta receiver Noah Collins-Howard will be joining Syracuse University. Collins-Howard praised the welcoming environment at Syracuse, noting the constant communication and support from the team. For Walker, the prospect of playing at a Division I level is a dream come true, a goal he has harbored since childhood, and he is thrilled to finally make it a reality.",
  "summary": "ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Across Section V, senior football players are gearing up for their final high school season. Some, though, are already committed to college programs and aren’t going too far from home. Monroe wide receiver Brien Walker and UPrep wide receiver/safety Gavin White are both committed to University at Buffalo. “The home part […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Monroe wide receiver Brien Walker commits to University at Buffalo.",
    "Gavin White, UPrep wide receiver/safety, chooses to stay at home for UB.",
    "Noah Collins-Howard from Rush-Henrietta heads to Syracuse University."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}