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Vol 10 | Issue 7 | June 2025 As Trussville As It Gets
THE NEW PLAYBOOK The college sports market has changed — and high school athletes are paying the price. As NIL money and transfer culture reshape recruiting, Sports Editor Kyle Parmley examines why even the best local players might struggle to find a spot.
Hewitt-Trussville running back Deuce Alston finds himself navigating a recruiting world for college sports now shaped by NIL and the transfer portal. Photo by Shawn Bowles.
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