Sports Briefs 3/29/2023

>>Tennessee A Favorite For Four-Star Quarterback

(Knoxville, TN) —  Tennessee is being selected as the favorite to land a four-star quarterback.  24-7 Sports reports the Vols are trending as the top team to gain a commitment from Jake Merklinger.  The sports outlet has Merklinger as the sixth-ranked quarterback in the nation.  He recently visited the Knoxville facility and said he has a good relationship with the coaches.  Georgia, Michigan State and North Carolina are the other schools Merklinger is considering.  He’s expected to make a decision tomorrow afternoon.

>>Predators Spoil Bruins Shot At History With Road Victory

(Boston, MA)  —  The Predators spoiled the Bruins’ chance at making history after a 2-1 victory in Boston. Boston was going for its franchise-record 58th win of the season.  The Preds head to Pittsburgh to play the Penguins tomorrow night.