The Naval Academy Chapel is the backdrop of the event. The Naval Academy Class of 2028 completed the annual Herndon monument climb in a time of 2:27:31 and are “Plebes no more!” (Paul W ...

The Naval Academy holds their annual Sea Trials to test the plebe, or freshmen, class’s physical and mental stamina. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff) Plebes in the 14th Company lift and carry heavy logs.

But the UA’s latest commitment gives it the No. 1 recruiting class in the country … for 2028. Simote Tupou, an edge rusher from Henderson, Nev., announced his pledge to Arizona on Thursday.