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3 More Bears Qualify For NCAA Championships

Cal Athletics Mykolas Alekna (left), Garrett MacQuiddy (center) and Johnny Goode (right) will represent Cal’s men at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. T&F5/30/2025 7:16 PM | By: Cal Athletics Alekna Breaks 72 Meters In Discus; MacQuiddy, Goode Advance On Track COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Three of the five California […]

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Mykolas Alekna (left), Garrett MacQuiddy (center) and Johnny Goode (right) will represent Cal’s men at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.


Alekna Breaks 72 Meters In Discus; MacQuiddy, Goode Advance On Track

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Three of the five California track & field athletes competing at the NCAA West Regional on a humid Friday afternoon posted qualifying marks to advance to the NCAA Outdoor Championships, elongating their already-outstanding seasons in which each man set at least one program record. Including the four Golden Bear qualifiers from Thursday, Cal is now up to seven with the opportunity to add more Saturday.
 
World record-holder and The Bowerman candidate Mykolas Alekna continued his historic streak of dominance in the discus, letting out a yell in his third attempt as he unleashed a throw of 72.12m (236-7) that surpassed the rest of the competition by over 16 feet (4.91 meters) and crushed the former E.B. Cushing Stadium facility record by nearly 24 feet (7.25 meters). The mark also bettered Alekna’s own meet record by nearly 14 feet, or 4.37 meters, and was both the No. 10 performance in world history and the No. 2 throw in collegiate history, which officially clinched all 10 of the all-time collegiate top-10 marks for the Lithuanian native.
 
Garrett MacQuiddy navigated his heat masterfully in the 1500m quarterfinal, putting himself in the perfect position to move outside in the final 200m and execute his signature kick to finish third with a time of 3:47.06, good for third place in his heat and the auto-Q to his second NCAA Championships. Four events later, Johnny Goode ground out a time of 45.84 in the 400m to hang on as one of the top three “next fastest” men, finishing outside of the top three in his heat but nevertheless earning his first NCAA qualifying berth to become Cal’s first man to qualify in that specific event (not counting the 440y race) since Dave Archibald and Forrest Beaty in 1964.
 
Jared Freeman, who competed in the hammer throw two days prior, concluded his collegiate career with a discus mark of 54.91m (180-2), while Jeremiah Bolaños closed out his sophomore campaign in the triple jump with a leap of 15.06m (49-5).
 
NCAA WEST REGIONALS – MEN’S RESULTS (Day 3)
400m Quarterfinal – 9. Johnny Goode 45.84 (q)
1500m Quarterfinal – 14. Garrett MacQuiddy 3:47.06 (Q)
Triple Jump – 36. Jeremiah Bolaños 15.06m/49-5
Discus – 1. Mykolas Alekna 72.12m/236-7 (q, Facility Record, Meet Record); 31. Jared Freeman 54.91m/180-2
 
 
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Five Cal women will close out the meet Saturday, beginning with the women’s discus at 11 a.m. PT.
 
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Jutras Selected to Winter Academic All-MAC Team

Story Links ANNVILLE, Pa. – Stevens Institute of Technology junior Danny Jutras was named Academic All-MAC by the Middle Atlantic Conference office Wednesday, following another outstanding indoor track and field season. The Academic All-MAC teams are based off semester grade-point averages (GPA) for the semester of their championship season. The minimum GPA […]

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ANNVILLE, Pa. – Stevens Institute of Technology junior Danny Jutras was named Academic All-MAC by the Middle Atlantic Conference office Wednesday, following another outstanding indoor track and field season.

The Academic All-MAC teams are based off semester grade-point averages (GPA) for the semester of their championship season. The minimum GPA required is a 3.20, and the student-athlete must remain an eligible member of the team through the conclusion of the season. Voting for this award is based on 50% academic excellence and 50% athletic prowess.

Jutras followed up a spectacular sophomore campaign in 2023-24 (All-MAC First Team in Distance Medley Relay, All-MAC Second Team in 4×800) with another 2x All-MAC Indoor season (800 Meter Third Team, 4×800 Meter Second Team).

Additionally, he etched his name in program lore, breaking the school record in the 800, running 1:54.37 at the Boston University Valentine Invitational on February 14, breaking Tom Selvaggi’s mark that stood for just under eight years.

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UCA to opt out of House settlement | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. The University of Central Arkansas will not opt in for the House v. NCAA settlement, a landmark restructuring of college athletics that went into effect Tuesday. The settlement, which was officially approved June 6 by U.S. District Court Judge […]

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The University of Central Arkansas will not opt in for the House v. NCAA settlement, a landmark restructuring of college athletics that went into effect Tuesday.

The settlement, which was officially approved June 6 by U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken, ended three separate class-action lawsuits between the NCAA and lawyers representing Division I athletes. All three lawsuits claimed the NCAA was limiting athletes’ earning power.

Several mostly smaller schools have decided to wait at least a year to see how things develop, including legal risks and Title IX concerns.

In an interview Wednesday, UCA Athletic Director Matt Whiting said he had multiple concerns over what the effects of the settlement would look like if UCA were to be a part of the reported 82% of Division I schools planning to opt in for the 2025-26 school year.

By virtue of opting out of the settlement, UCA will not be restricted by the new roster limits, which Whiting cited as a key reason for the decision.

“On July 1, we entered a new era of college athletics, where revenue will be shared with student-athletes,” Whiting said. “We’ve made the decision at UCA, for 2025-26, to opt out. The reason for us, really, you look at the house settlement and what it entails, it’s revenue sharing, it’s roster limitations, and also scholarship limits change, right? Revenue sharing and scholarship limits are really one piece, but the big thing for us is the roster limitation.”

Among the terms of the settlement, schools can share up for $20.5 million with their student-athletes. Schools will also be set with roster limits, paired with the removal of scholarship caps, meaning each rostered athlete could be placed on full athletic financial aid.

The scholarship limits for specific UCA sports are 105 for football, 15 each for men’s and women’s basketball, 34 for baseball, 25 for softball, 18 for volleyball and 28 each for men’s and women’s soccer, 17 each for men’s and women’s cross country, 45 each for men’s and women’s track and field, 9 each for men’s and women’s golf, 19 for women’s beach volleyball and 65 for STUNT, a competition cheer sport.

As two examples, the Bears’ football team typically rosters around 130 players, and the baseball team sits somewhere around 40. The school would lose dozens of student-athletes who pay tuition annually if it were to cut roster spots.

“I think it’s unique where we’re at,” Whiting said. “We can be a revenue driver for UCA. We’re proud of the number of student-athletes that we have in our program. Opting in would require us to reduce by a significant amount of student-athletes in our program. And so that’s obviously lost revenue for the university during a time where enrollment across the country is declining.

“It really seems to be counterintuitive to the mission of what the university is trying to do on the enrollment front. So we feel really the roster limitations piece is the piece that’s kind of tough to get around if you opt in.”

The $20.5 million number is the limit to what schools can provide athletes in revenue sharing, but there is no floor to what can be provided. Many schools, particularly those at the Football Championship Subdivision level, like UCA, will pay nowhere near that number. If UCA were to opt into the settlement in future years, it would pay a significantly smaller number than that. UCA’s entire athletics budget for the 2024-25 school year was $8,301,765.

“Revenue sharing is, to me, it’s an interesting term even to use in this,” Whiting said. “I think budget reallocation may be a better way to describe it. You’re adding a $20.5 million expense to your athletic department budget. That’s tough to do, right? I think we’re all operating lean, and we’re all operating to the best of our ability. You’re trying to drive different revenue streams and create additional revenue.

“I think the revenue across the board in college athletics is different at all levels, right? And so, ultimately, I don’t know that that is very instrumental at our level, but we’ll see. We’ll see what happens there.”

Schools will have the option to opt in or out of the current settlement annually. Whiting did not rule out UCA deciding to opt in for future school years. The deadline to opt in for the 2026-27 school year is March 1, 2026.

“We’re going to monitor things,” he said. “You don’t know what happens in the future, and it’s a unique time. Who knows what will be right for all institutions, but we feel opting out at this time is in the best interest for University of Central Arkansas.”



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H.S. Boys Track and Field: Benny Delbaugh ran quick laps, effectively anchored Shamokin relay teams | Sports

Benny Delbaugh was part of four races at the annual District 4 Class 3A track and field championships back in May. Remarkably, all four ended with him crossing the finish line in first or second place, good for a bunch of hardware — two gold medals accompanied by a pair of silvers. × This […]

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Benny Delbaugh was part of four races at the annual District 4 Class 3A track and field championships back in May.

Remarkably, all four ended with him crossing the finish line in first or second place, good for a bunch of hardware — two gold medals accompanied by a pair of silvers.


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Assistant Athletic Athletics (Track/Field & Cross Country) in Brookings, SD for South Dakota State University

Details Posted: 02-Jul-25 Location: Brookings, South Dakota Type: Full-time Salary: $44,000-$50,000 Categories: Sports Medicine Sports Medicine – Athletic Training Sector: Collegiate Sports Required Education: 4 Year Degree South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to join our team. This role supports the coordination of athletic training services, ensuring the health and […]

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Location: Brookings, South Dakota

Type: Full-time

Salary: $44,000-$50,000

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Sports Medicine – Athletic Training

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4 Year Degree

South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to join our team. This role supports the coordination of athletic training services, ensuring the health and well-being of our student-athletes. From injury prevention and evaluation to rehabilitation and return-to-play management, this position plays a vital role in keeping athletes performing at their best. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about sports medicine and thrives in a team environment. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota and is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Athletic Administration or Sports Science completed by appointment date;
  • At least one year of experience with intercollegiate athletics or clinical setting (an equivalent combination will be considered);
  • Effective communication (oral, written, and interpersonal) skills;
  • BOC certification for athletic training and CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain these certificates by employment;
  • Demonstrated organization and time management skills; and
  • Demonstrated computer application skills.

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, or Administration;
  • At least one year of experience supervising athletic training students;
  • Division I intercollegiate experience;
  • Experience providing athletic training services to the sport of track/field and cross country;
  • Eligible for state license in South Dakota;
  • Experience with team travel responsibilities;
  • Experience with supply ordering/monitoring;
  • Knowledge and/or understanding of medical records following HIPAA, FERPA and Sportsware; and
  • Knowledge and/or understanding of medical insurance.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 

Position is open until filled with full consideration given to applications received by 07/11/2025.

For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Holly VanVlymen at 605-688-5308 or via email: Holly-VanVlymen@sdstate.edu.

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South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures.

South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation, and the world. Its employees embrace the university’s core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.

As the state’s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of South Dakota State University is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, and Aberdeen, and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.

Jackrabbits Athletics competes as an NCAA Division I member with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big 12 for wrestling.

Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Brookings is listed as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, and is rated among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.

The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state’s highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school, and a high school.

The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center, and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.

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State College’s champion javelin thrower Nathan Haas named to the New Balance Outdoor Nationals All-American Team | Centre County Gazette

STATE COLLEGE — Recent State College Area High School graduate Nathan Haas just added another milestone to his long list of achievements as a Little Lion football player and track and field athlete. Haas, who holds seven varsity letters from his career at SC in football and track and field, is presently the Mid-Penn Conference […]

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STATE COLLEGE — Recent State College Area High School graduate Nathan Haas just added another milestone to his long list of achievements as a Little Lion football player and track and field athlete.

Haas, who holds seven varsity letters from his career at SC in football and track and field, is presently the Mid-Penn Conference Javelin and Discus Champion and he is a three-time District 6 Discus Champion and two-time D6 Javelin Champion.

He is also a four-time PIAA Medalist, and he recently capped his track and field career by winning the 2025 PIAA State Javelin Championship.

Competing in the PIAA Meet at Shippensburg University, Haas and Whitehall High School’s Thomas Lloyd were neck-and-neck going into the final, sixth attempt when Haas unleashed his best effort of the day: 204 feet, 4 inches.

Lloyd, who actually went into the final attempt leading with a throw of 202 feet, 2 inches, still had to throw but his attempt was just under 190 feet and Haas took the Gold Medal.

Talon Romance was third with a mark of 198-7.

Nathan Haas finished his college recruiting by committing to Liberty University in Virginia to continue in track and field. Submitted photo

The State Championship, along with other parameters, qualified Haas for the New Balance Outdoor Nationals held on Thursday, June 19, through Sunday, June 22, at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.

Haas traveled to the New Balance Meet with his father, Steve, and was later joined by other members of his family. He was entered into both the javelin and discus competitions.

In the discus competition, there were 51 place winners and Haas finished 30th with a throw of 170-3.

First Place went to Benjamin Shue from Bergen Catholic HS in New Jersey with a throw of 199-1 and Second Place went to Max Martin of Tatnall HS in Delaware with a 196-11.

In javelin, Haas gained his All-America Medal with a sixth-place throw of 197-10. The top six finishers in every category were named to the All-American Teams.

Markos Hantsoulis from Highland Park in New Jersey was First Place with a 203-1 while Landen Cruz was Second Place with a 202-9.

This was Haas’ second trip to the New Balance Nationals. In 2024, he finished in ninth place in the javelin.

On the State College football team in his senior year, Haas was a starter at defensive end, and he was named to the First Team Mid Penn Conference Defense. 

In discus, he was the top American finisher in the 2025 Penn Relays (third overall), and he finished seventh in the state as a sophomore and fifth as a junior.

He finished his college recruiting by committing to Liberty University in Virginia to continue in track and field.

“The State meet was definitely the meet that I had been training for all year,” Haas said, “and what honestly got me the result I wanted was just doing it for something bigger than myself and thinking about the team every single time I went up to the runway.

“And I definitely wouldn’t have been able to do it without my coaches who were right with me on the other side of the fence the whole time.

“Going to Nationals was really tough since it was about a month after states and training had died down with graduation and other senior activities. But I really felt good and made sure I stuck to my routines and got in some practice sessions when I could.

“Honestly, I did have a rough competition with the heat and other factors I couldn’t control getting to me and I struggled to get a big throw. But I was extremely grateful to have gotten All-American to end my senior season and boost me into my college career.”



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Madison Whyte shines at recent NCAA Outdoor Championships, anchors national title relay for USC

The Newport News native and former Heritage High standout continues her rapid rise, helping the Women of Troy finish second nationally. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Life keeps moving fast for Madison Whyte—and that’s just how she likes it. The Newport News native and Southern California sprinter made her presence felt in a major way at […]

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The Newport News native and former Heritage High standout continues her rapid rise, helping the Women of Troy finish second nationally.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Life keeps moving fast for Madison Whyte—and that’s just how she likes it.

The Newport News native and Southern California sprinter made her presence felt in a major way at the recent NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Whyte, a former state champion at Heritage High School, came within a fraction of a second of a national title in the 200 meters, finishing runner-up to South Carolina’s JaMeesia Ford.

But Whyte didn’t leave empty-handed. She played a key role in USC’s 4×100-meter relay team that captured the national championship, adding to her growing list of collegiate accolades. The Trojans finished second overall in the team competition.

“I keep telling myself like ‘freshman Maddie, she was just a little girl…she really didn’t know,'” she joked. “But sophomore Maddie is on such a different level and I will never not be able to see that difference in myself. So I definitely think I fit in my stride and do know that I belong.”

Now wrapping up her sophomore year, Whyte says she’s in a great place—on and off the track. Reflecting on her journey from high school standout to one of the NCAA’s top sprinters, she admits a lot has changed—but the drive to be the best remains the same.

“I really think that I’m the same runner,” she says. “I just wanted to run. I was never a time girl…like I never said I wanted to run this time. I never wanted to complete this. I just went out there and ran.” 

Whyte was asked by the time her career is wrapped up at Southern Cal, she want to, “Have made history for generations to come.”

With each powerful stride, Madison Whyte isn’t just chasing medals—she’s chasing a legacy.



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