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Elite 11 Partners with The GLD Shop to Showcase the Nation’s Top High School Quarterbacks with Exclusive Championship Chains

DALLAS, Texas, April 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Elite 11, a Stack Sports company, stands as the leading platform for spotlighting the nation’s top high school quarterbacks, are excited to announce a new partnership with The GLD Shop, the globally recognized jewelry brand celebrated for honoring winners from all walks of life – whether athletes, artists, or everyday heroes.

Image caption: Elite 11 Partners with The GLD Shop.

This dynamic partnership brings together two renowned brands united by a shared commitment to performance, prestige, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. As the official designer of the Elite 11 Chains, The GLD Shop is creating custom pieces that serve as powerful symbols of achievement for quarterbacks earning their place in the Elite 11 Finals.

“Athletes have played a key role in building the GLD Gang community from the ground up, drawn to our quality jewelry and winning mentality,” said Christian Johnston, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of The GLD Shop. “GLD has always been about celebrating those who set new standards and redefine success, whether in music, sports, fashion, or any other arena. Partnering with Elite 11 is a perfect extension of that mission, and it’s been an incredible experience creating custom pieces that symbolize the hard work, dedication, and championship mindset of these exceptional young athletes.”

Brian Stumpf, Head of Operations for Elite 11, added: “At Elite 11, we pride ourselves in providing a best-in-class experience to the QBs on and off the field and partnering with best-in-class brands in their respective categories. We couldn’t be more excited to work with The GLD Shop and bring some exclusive pieces to the most exclusive QB event in the country.”

From the biggest names in professional sports to rising stars across the globe, The GLD Shop has become the brand that represents those who put in the work to win. This collaboration with Elite 11 honors the next generation of elite athletes—quarterbacks who have earned the right to be recognized for their talent, relentless drive, and leadership on and off the field.

Each Elite 11 Chain is more than just jewelry—it’s a badge of honor, a lasting reminder of a young athlete’s journey, and a marker of the greatness still to come.

About Elite 11:

Founded in 1999 and now part of Stack AthleteX, Elite 11 is the premier quarterback event in the nation. Elite 11 event alumni include 28 of the 32 current NFL starting quarterbacks and 16 of the past 17 quarterbacks who have hoisted the Heisman Trophy. Learn more at https://www.elite11.com/.

About Stack Sports:

Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry, with a presence in 35 countries and nearly 50 million users. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, race directors, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations, including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars, rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. To learn more about how Stack Sports transforms the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com.

About The GLD Shop

The GLD Shop is a Miami-based, international lifestyle jewelry brand specializing in both classic and customized chains, pendants, watches, and other accessories for men and women. Since 2015, GLD has been worn by A-list celebrities, including A$AP Rocky, Cardi B, Rihanna, Snoop Dogg, and world-class athletes like Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, and Paul Pogba. GLD is also an official licensing partner of the NBA, NFL, MLB, NCAA, and Marvel. To join the #GLDGang or learn more, visit www.thegldshop.com and follow GLD on Facebook (@thegldshop), TikTok (@shopGLD), Instagram (@shopGLD), YouTube (@thegldshop), and Twitter (@shopGLD).

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Elite 11 and Panini Renew Partnership to Empower Young Athletes

TORRANCE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Elite 11, the renowned quarterback competition for high school football players, and Panini America, the world's largest licensed sports and entertainment collectibles company, have announced the renewal of their partnership to inspire and empower young athletes across the country. Elite 11, powered by Stack Sports, is in full swing hosting their highly anticipated finals, taking place this week, June 14-16, 2023.

This prestigious event serves as the culmination of a rigorous selection process, bringing together the top high school quarterbacks in the nation for a thrilling display of talent, determination, and sportsmanship. This year's finals is a spectacular meeting of two of the top prospects in the country, Dylan Raiola, the #1 QB recruit in the class committed to Georgia and Jadyn Davis the #2 QB recruit in the class committed to Michigan.

During the Elite 11 Finals, these exceptional young athletes will participate in a series of challenging drills, situational exercises, and competitive sessions designed to showcase their skills under the guidance of renowned coaches and mentors. The event offers a unique platform for these rising stars to demonstrate their abilities and compete among their peers, all with the goal of securing recognition and potential opportunities at the collegiate and professional levels.

Panini America, as the exclusive trading card and collectibles partner for Elite 11, will be actively involved in capturing the excitement and significance of the finals. Through their expertise in creating high-quality collectibles, Panini will create exclusive trading cards and other commemorative items featuring the participating quarterbacks. These collectibles will allow fans to connect with the journey of these athletes, relive their standout moments, and build a lasting connection with the next generation of football stars.

"Elite 11 is thrilled to continue our partnership with Panini America, especially as we host the highly anticipated 2023 Elite 11 Finals," expressed Brian Stumpf, Senior Vice President of Elite 11. "This event represents the culmination of a tremendous amount of hard work and dedication by these young athletes. We are excited to collaborate with Panini to create memorable experiences for the participants and offer fans a unique way to engage with their favorite quarterbacks."

Panini America's involvement in the Elite 11 Finals reflects its commitment to showcasing the talents and accomplishments of these exceptional athletes. By producing exclusive collectibles, Panini ensures that the achievements and journeys of these quarterbacks are captured in a tangible and cherished form, serving as a testament to their hard work and future potential.

"We are proud to be a part of the Elite 11 Finals, a momentous event that celebrates the very best high school quarterbacks in the nation," said Mark Warsop, CEO of Panini America. "Through our exclusive collectibles, we aim to create lasting memories and provide fans with an opportunity to engage with the future stars of football. We look forward to witnessing the incredible talent on display during the Elite 11 Finals."

The collaboration between Elite 11 and Panini America not only highlights the dedication to the development of young athletes but also underscores the importance of preserving their legacies through collectibles that will be cherished by fans and sports enthusiasts for years to come.

For more information on Elite 11 and Panini America, please visit their respective websites at https://www.elite11.com/ and https://www.paniniamerica.net/.

About Panini America:

The Panini Group, established 60 years ago in Modena, Italy, has subsidiaries throughout Europe, Latin America, and the United States. Panini is the world leader in officially licensed collectibles and is the most significant publisher of collectibles in the U.S., with official licenses for NFL, NFLPA, NBA, NBPA, FIFA, UFC, NASCAR, College, Disney, and other key properties from many other licensors. Panini is also the exclusive trading card and sticker partner of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc.

About Elite 11:

Founded in 1999, the Elite 11 is the premier quarterback event in the nation, that identifies and develops the top high school quarterbacks in the country. Elite 11 has a rich history of producing some of the most successful quarterbacks in college and professional football. The program combines on-field drills and competitions with classroom instruction and mentorship to provide young athletes with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed on and off the field. Elite 11 is a part of the Stack Sports ecosystem, a leading sports technology company that provides a range of products and services to youth sports organizations. Elite 11 event alumni include 26 of the 32 current NFL starting quarterbacks, and 14 of the past 16 quarterbacks who have won the Heisman Trophy. For additional information on Elite 11, please visit: https://www.elite11.com/.

About Stack Sports:

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations, including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars, rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations.

Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars -- Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://www.stacksports.com/.

Elite 11, the renowned quarterback competition for high school football players, and Panini America, the world's largest licensed sports and entertainment collectibles company, have announced the renewal of their partnership to inspire and empower young athletes across the country. Elite 11, powered by Stack Sports, is in full swing hosting their highly anticipated finals, taking place this week, June 14-16, 2023.

Related link: https://stacksports.com/

HS Football Preview: The Top Kickers in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- The largest instructional kicking camp in the country, Kicking World, announced its 2019 list of the top kickers in Texas.

"The best HS kickers and punters are in the great state of Texas. With Kicking World based in Austin we're fortunate to work with them year-round. This year's list not only encompasses the best prep specialists in Texas, but some of the top kickers in the country," said Brent Grablachoff, owner of Kicking World.

:: Seniors (2020)

Jared Zirkel
Tivy HS - Kerrville, Texas
The cannon-legged Class of 2020 kicker is verbally committed to the University of Georgia on scholarship. It will be hard for the HS senior to improve on last year's wow season where he connected on a 59 yard field goal with 63 of his 70 (90%) kickoffs going for touchbacks. Jared Zirkel has undoubtedly the biggest kicking leg in the country. The 6'3 Hill Country kicker hit a 70 yard field goal at practice and several kickoffs over 80 yards and 4.3+ seconds putting his leg strength amongst NFL kickers.

Trey McTaggart
Muenster HS - Muenster, Texas
The small German town of Muenster houses one of the most consistent HS kickers in the nation. McTaggart had a perfect 100/100 PAT streak throughout 2017, amassing 127 points his sophomore season putting him at #2 in the entire country for points by a kicker. The 2x All-State kicker holds multiple offers and turned heads on the college camp circuit winning events at Notre Dame and finishing among the top at Wisconsin.

Everett Ornstein
Langham Creek HS - Houston, Texas
The Houston product is verbally committed to UTSA on scholarship. He has emerged as one of the top kicker/punter recruits in the state. Everett has a big leg and can do all 3 - field goals, kickoffs, and punts.

Anthony Ortiz
Royse City HS - Royse City, Texas
The 5A All-District kicker only started kicking 2 years ago and has evolved quickly. He's won several Kicking World field goal and kickoff events. Anthony completed his junior year football season with a perfect 9/9 FG and 14/14 PAT.

Perrin Teer
Huntington HS - Huntington, Texas
Perrin has a big kickoff leg and a field goal range from inside 55 yards. The All-District kicker shows a lot of potential and if he can get some in-game opportunities this season colleges should start coming around. Perrin has a 1240 SAT score.

Alejandro Chavarria
Central Catholic HS - San Antonio, Texas
Alejandro switched from soccer to football just a year ago and was very raw at the start but made huge progress in less than a few months. The quick learner can do all 3 (FG/KO/P) and has one of the strongest legs of HS kickers in San Antonio.

:: Juniors (2021)

Justin Bohrer
Cedar Park HS - Cedar Park, Texas
Last season the junior helped propel the Timberwolves into the 2nd round of the Texas HS Football state playoffs with a 37 yard game-winning overtime field goal. Justin Bohrer is listed as the top Class of 2021 kicker on the Kicking World Hot Prospect List, ranking him as one of the best kickers in the nation. The Cedar Park product is poised for a big junior season and is scholarship ready.

Garrett Stiles
Seguin HS - Seguin, Texas
The 6'2 kicker made All-District and All-Area honors last season. Garrett has a big kickoff leg and although he only had a few kicks in-game last year, he's got the big kick range and with more in-game opportunities this season he will get college offers.

Tripp Daniel
St Michael's Catholic Academy - Austin, Texas
The top private school kicker in Austin hit a 42 yard field goal last season with 7 of 8 made (88%) and 21 of his 22 PATs (95%) showing a very consistent sophomore campaign. The St Michael's kicker has a 29 ACT.

Nick Hernandez
Ronald Reagan HS - San Antonio, Texas
Following a very impressive HS career from former Reagan kicker Steven Opella who's now off to the University of Nevada, Nick looks to make his mark on Varsity this season. Hernandez can do all 3 - field goals, kickoffs, and punts, and shows a lot of upside and should start getting interest from colleges very soon.

:: Sophomores (2022)

Buck Buchanan
Hallsville HS - Hallsville, Texas
One of Kicking World's youngest Hot Prospects, Buck had an impressive performance at the 2018 National Showcase where he finished near the top of his class and in the upper tier of over 60 kickers who attended from over 20 states. The HS sophomore has shown he can kick field goals from 55 yards out and kickoffs deep in the end zone. He's an under-classmen kicker that should turn heads this season.

About Kicking World
Kicking World ( https://www.kickingworld.com/ ) is the leading football kicking, punting & snapping instruction provider in the world. The Company, based in Austin, Texas holds over 50 national kicking camps in 34 major cities in 20 states training over 1,500 students a season. Owner Brent Grablachoff provides year-round private instruction across the state of Texas.

Visit the Kicking World Hot Prospect List for bios, photos, video, and detailed write-ups on each of this year's top kickers in Texas: https://www.kickingworld.com/hot-prospect-list/

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The largest instructional kicking camp in the country, Kicking World, announced its 2019 list of the top kickers in Texas. "The best HS kickers and punters are in the great state of Texas. This year's list not only encompasses the best prep specialists in Texas, but some of the top kickers in the country," said Brent Grablachoff, owner of Kicking World.

Related link: https://www.kickingworld.com/