Four-star Lovejoy linebacker Payton Pierce announced his commitment to Ohio State on Tuesday. © Liesbeth Powers/The Dallas Morning News/TNS Lovejoy High School wrestler Payton Pierce stands in the gym after a team practice at Sloan Creek Intermediate School in Fairview on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Pierce, the No. 7 player on The Dallas Morning News’ top 50 recruits list for the class of 2024, chose the Buckeyes over Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Texas, Texas A&M and Tennessee. He’s the No. 15 linebacker in the country, per 247Sports.com, and the No. 30 player in the state of Texas. A 6-2, 230 pound inside linebacker, Pierce made 131 tackles, had 6 sacks and 5 forced fumbles in his debut 2021 season at Lovejoy. Pierce transferred into Lovejoy ahead of his sophomore season, and had played for Allen’s varsity team as a freshman in 2020. Pierce, also a standout wrestler, won the 5A state…
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