There were plenty of smiles from friends and family and Elijah Kimble ’27 as he announced his commitment to attend Syracuse University.  The celebration continued long after Kimble and his family unveiled the decision by walking out on our Bernard J. Kennedy ’49 Field House floor in Syracuse Orange gear to the delight of hundreds in attendance last Friday. These fun images are by standout photographer Dean Gracie ’27 of CHS Digital Media.   The outstanding running back from Buffalo, who is New York State’s top-rated recruit in the Class of 2027 and the reigning Connolly Cup winner as Western New York’s most outstanding player, received 40 Division I scholarship offers, including several from the very best programs in the country.  The top 10 he announced in late 2025 was Indiana, Kansas, Florida, Maryland, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Syracuse, Tennessee, Washington. CHS Football kicks its 2026 season off on Saturday, Sept. 5 against Section VI power Health Sciences at S...