The first time Cael Sanderson visited Zain for a recruiting house call, Retherford turned down the Penn State Coach. However, after Zain won a Cadet World Championship a few weeks later, Cael and Cody Sanderson returned to Zain's house to make a counteroffer. Here is the story.

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