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43 Student-Athletes and Staff Receive Degrees in Spring 2025 Commencement
Story Links NEW ORLEANS – The University of New Orleans held its Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Friday at the Lakefront Arena and 48 student-athletes and athletic staff received their degrees. The baseball team, in lieu of their ability to attend because of a road series at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, had […]

NEW ORLEANS – The University of New Orleans held its Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Friday at the Lakefront Arena and 48 student-athletes and athletic staff received their degrees.
The baseball team, in lieu of their ability to attend because of a road series at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, had a special ceremony last weekend where the pending graduates were presented with their degrees by University President, Dr. Kathy Johnson.
The following list are the sports/departments, student-athletes/staff and their degrees received, forever making them Privateer alums.
BASEBALL
Brooks Byers (Interdisciplinary Studies)
Bryce Calloway (Interdisciplinary Studies)
Grant Edwards (Interdisciplinary Studies)
Matt Gonzalez (Interdisciplinary Studies)
Kai Hori (Interdisciplinary Studies)
Dalton Hurst (Interdisciplinary Studies)
Tristan Moore (Interdisciplinary Studies)
Jahlani Rogers (Interdisciplinary Studies)
Alexander Saunier (Biological Science)
Tyler Velino (Interdisciplinary Studies)
Diego Villescas (Interdisciplinary Studies)
BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Ivana De Carvalho Peixe (Marketing)
Tristin Smith (Biological Science)
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Kerwin Prince (Interdisciplinary Studies)
Jamond Vincent (Interdisciplinary Studies)
James White (Interdisciplinary Studies)
GOLF
Britton Khalaf (Business Administration)
Matt Weber (Master’s Business Administration)
Maximilian Wojciechowski (Interdisciplinary Studies)
MEN’S TENNIS
Matthew Armbruster (Biological Science)
MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD
Christopher Murphy (Interdisciplinary Studies)
Gary Sandrock (Chemistry)
POM
Abigail Truitt
Adeline Palmisano
Carli Malveaux
Joyce Horn
Olivia Monnerjahn
Valentina Mattos
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Syria Butler (Interdisciplinary Studies)
Alexis Calderon (Interdisciplinary Studies)
Sephora Kayolo (Interdisciplinary Studies)
WOMEN’S TENNIS
Anastassia Kouchnareva (Finance)
WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD
Oxana Bonjorn-Giros (Civil Engineering)
VOLLEYBALL
Vera Beltrame (Master’s Business Administration)
Molly Kehoe (Business Administration)
Buse Kocakaya (Interdisciplinary Studies)
VOLLEYBALL/TRACK AND FIELD
Jamiryana Hall (Human Performance and Health Promotion)
STAFF
Gene Durand (Master’s Higher Education Administration)
Justin Montz (Master’s Business Administration)
FORMER STUDENT-ATHLETES
Michelle Folk (Master’s Business Administration)
Jannah Sharpe (Public Administration)
James Glisson III (Master’s Higher Education)
Connor Macip (Construction Management)
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2025 Providence Journal Rhode Island All State Boys Volleyball Team
Here’s how high-school athletes are chosen for The Providence Journal All-State awards The Providence Journal has been selecting high school All-State teams for more than 80 years. Here’s what goes into our calculation. Journal Staff The Providence Journal is proud to announce the 2025 All-State Volleyball first and second teams. The Journal Sports staff, with […]

Here’s how high-school athletes are chosen for The Providence Journal All-State awards
The Providence Journal has been selecting high school All-State teams for more than 80 years. Here’s what goes into our calculation.
Journal Staff
The Providence Journal is proud to announce the 2025 All-State Volleyball first and second teams. The Journal Sports staff, with some help from the coaches associations, determine the first- and second-team members. All first-team members were nominees for Player of the Year in that sport, and winners were announced at the All-State Awards show held June 18 at the Providence Performing Arts Center, featuring Rhode Island FC midfielder Clay Holstad.
The 2025 Providence Journal All-State Boys Volleyball
First Team
Ryan Harrington, North Kingstown
Outside hitter, senior
Harrington was a treat to watch over the last three seasons. He earned a spot on the Journal’s first-team All-State squad last season, and this year, he brings home more honors. The undersized outside hitter was a threat to win a point at any time and for that reason, he’s earned the Providence Journal’s Player of the Year award. Harrington also has a wicked serve and led NK to back-to-back runner-up finishes in Division I. North Kingstown will certainly miss Harrington as he competes for Stevenson University’s beach volleyball team next year.
Charles Pincince, Cranston East
Outside hitter, senior
Pincince was one of the most powerful hitters in the state this past season. His calm demeanor on the court made him the perfect go-to for Cranston East in crunch time and he always delivered. The senior led the Thunderbolts to their first state championship with a five-set win over North Kingstown. Pincince was named to the second team last year, but jumps up to the state’s highest honors for the first time in his career this season.
Cody Tow, North Kingstown
Outside hitter, senior
Tow makes his second consecutive appearance on the Providence Journal All-State first team. His reliable play at the net gave North Kingstown plenty of hitting options over the years. Tow finished with 236 kills this past spring and 24 aces. He also made the Journal’s second team as a sophomore.
Christopher Benell, La Salle
Middle, senior
La Salle wasn’t able to defend its title this season, but that didn’t stop Benell from having a standout spring. The 6-foot-4 middle blocker delivered big hits and was tremendous defensively for the Rams. He finished with 20 solo blocks, and 71 total, with 166 kills. This is his first appearance on the Journal’s All-State team.
Dennis Dixon, Cranston East
Middle, senior
Dixon was probably the most athletic player in the state this past season. His defense helped power Cranston East to the state crown and his hitting ability was a welcome addition. Dixon’s vertical made him a threat, but his best trait was his ability to hang in the air longer than most. The senior could wait until the last second before delivering a hit and it was impossible to defend.
Caleb Xum, Cranston East
Setter, senior
Xum was the best setter in the state this past season. But he made the unselfish move to libero for the state championship. The senior’s defense was more important to Cranston East’s title chances than his ability to direct the offense. Xum was all over the court in the championship match and the Thunderbolts benefited from it as they upset North Kingstown.
Stephen Dufour, North Kingstown
Libero, senior
Dufour lands on the Providence Journal All-State first team for the second straight season. The senior tallied 253 digs this past season with 16 aces in the defensive specialist position. He helped lead NK to a runner-up finish for the second consecutive spring.
The 2025 Providence Journal All-State Boys Volleyball Second Team
OH — Jamilson De Pina Almeida, Central Falls, Senior
OH — Jahmir Evans, La Salle, Senior
OH — Masiah Prak-Preaster, Coventry, Senior
MB — Jackson Colton, Lincoln, Senior
MB — Henry Kenyon, Westerly, Junior
S — Sebastian DeCubellis, Lincoln, Senior
L — Ty Cotta, La Salle, Senior
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Volleyball to Celebrate 50 Years in 2025 – Ole Miss Athletics
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss volleyball program is set to honor the many who have impacted the program as it celebrates fifty years in advance of the 2025 regular season. Throughout the entirety of the 2025 season, Ole Miss athletics and the volleyball program will honor and recognize many who have contributed to […]

Throughout the entirety of the 2025 season, Ole Miss athletics and the volleyball program will honor and recognize many who have contributed to the success and legacy of the program.
Fans also have the opportunity to ensure success over the next 50 years of Ole Miss volleyball by donating a $50 gift to the Grove Collective in support of the program.
The program has tallied over 800 wins, reached five NCAA Tournaments and won the 2017 NIVC championship. Nineteen student-athletes have earned All-SEC honors, 16 have earned AVCA All-Region and three have been named All-Americans as the program has blossomed over generations of standout student-athletes.
The success of the program has built on the foundation of countless student-athletes who have gone on to earn a degree from the University of Mississippi and take their talents throughout the world.
Be sure to follow OleMissVB on all social platforms and stay tuned for content throughout the season featuring former coaches and players.
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Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Rebels by following Ole Miss Volleyball on X at @OleMissVB, on Instagram at @olemissvb and on Facebook at Ole Miss Volleyball. See exclusive photo and video content from behind the scenes and connect in real time with everything Ole Miss.
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Shipyard park in Green Bay to include climbing wall, volleyball courts
The next phase of The Shipyard redevelopment could bring a new dog park, large concert venue and beach volleyball courts to the area along the Fox River. Construction of a 225-unit apartment will start this year, but work on the second phase of improvements won’t start until 2026. Renderings of The Shipyard park’s features were […]

The next phase of The Shipyard redevelopment could bring a new dog park, large concert venue and beach volleyball courts to the area along the Fox River.
Construction of a 225-unit apartment will start this year, but work on the second phase of improvements won’t start until 2026.
Renderings of The Shipyard park’s features were revealed at the city’s Parks Committee meeting July 9. The new park would include:
- An exercise area with a climbing wall and areas for yard games
- Dog park in a fenced area
- A couple beach volleyball courts suitable for leagues or multiple teams along the Fox River
- Plenty of outdoor and terraced seating areas
- A kids’ playground
- Shipyard-themed art sculpture
- Concession stand
- Splash pad with music and LED lighting
- Stage and lawn area to hold shows for up to 4,000 people
Some of the playground equipment would be themed like a crane or boat to uniquely represent The Shipyard area.
City parks director Dan Ditscheit said the consultant is 50% done with the design so the renderings of the new park could change.
“This gives you the general character of what we’re looking at,” Ditscheit said.
Construction of the park is scheduled to begin in spring 2026. About $10 million, including $5 million through a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant, will go toward this phase of Shipyard improvements.
Under the first phase of improvements, to The Shipyard, a riverfront promenade, fishing pier, floating docks and kayak launch were installed along the Fox River in 2024. Merge Urban Development will get started on constructing a 225-unit, three building mixed-use project this year. The first two buildings will have 109 units that will be connected through a skywalk.
The final, third phase of Shipyard redevelopment, if the city finds funding for it, would create an outdoor market area consisting of shipping containers around the park, Ditscheit said.
Contact Benita Mathew at bmathew@gannett.com.
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NWC volleyball hosts high school camp
Northwest College kicked off its summer activities in June with a camp hosting high school athletes from around the region, led by new coach Nicole Buck alongside former NCAA Division I men’s volleyball coach Tom Peterson. Over the three day camp, the Trappers welcomed in several dozen high schoolers to Cabre Gym, while also hosting […]

Northwest College kicked off its summer activities in June with a camp hosting high school athletes from around the region, led by new coach Nicole Buck alongside former NCAA Division I men’s volleyball coach Tom Peterson.
Over the three day camp, the Trappers welcomed in several dozen high schoolers to Cabre Gym, while also hosting younger athletes at Powell Middle School with local high school coaches.
“It was really nice to have that many girls because you just want to be able to grow the sport of volleyball, and you want kids to be able to take advantage of opportunities,” Buck said. “Then it just gives us a chance to see what kind of talent and potential is out there in the next few years, kids that we might be able to recruit. It’s good to have some of our incoming and returning athletes here too, to kind of evaluate and see what kind of kids caught their eye as well.”
Helping with the camp was Peterson, a two-time NCAA Division I national champion and now NCAA Division III national champion coach who brought his experience to the gym and gave the high schoolers an opportunity to learn from one of the best coaches in the country.
“It’s really incredible to have Tom here. I mean, we were joking because after they won the national championship, a couple of his athletes asked Chat GPT who were the top 10 greatest volleyball coaches of all time, and he was listed as No. 2,” Buck said. “It’s just kind of cool. He obviously has so many years of experience and so much knowledge that even though I’ve known him for so many years, I learn something new every time I’m around him. And I love that the kids can have that opportunity too.”
She said bringing in Peterson pushed the camp to another level, bringing out more competition from the players that allowed them to stretch their abilities and find that next level.
Holding this camp so early in the summer, Buck said it allowed her to get new connections in the area heading into her first season as the Trapper coach, and get a better understanding of the athletes who are soon to be graduating.
“It helps build the recruiting pool for sure. I walked away with probably 10 new contacts that I didn’t really have, and it helps me better understand our local kids and coaches too,” Buck said. “I love getting local kids when we can, it helps build those relationships. Recruiting is such a numbers game, and so it just adds more numbers and you get to see for yourself, instead of just on film, what some of these kids are capable of.”
After the camp, Buck is hopeful the campers took a number of things back with them to their high school seasons, whether that be new skills or drills, along with a new sense of understanding why they train the way they do.
“Tom and his player, they don’t just talk about skills or philosophies,” Buck said. “They really help the kids try to understand kind of the why behind things and maybe, why do we do it this way in this situation? They do a lot of situational training, so I just hope they take away having their mind stretched as much as their physical abilities.”
She said it was a blessing to start the summer with the camp, and said it was important to have so many kids see the campus.
“I think it was a good thing for our community and our school, and I’m excited that more and more kids are getting on our campus,” Buck said. “I hope they also take away that Northwest is a pretty cool place to be.”
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Volleyball Reveals Challenging Slate For 2025
CONWAY, S.C. – Twelve home matches and nine matches against teams that competed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament highlight the 2025 Coastal Carolina volleyball schedule released Thursday. The 2025 campaign features 28 contests, comprising 12 non-conference and 16 Sun Belt Conference matches. The Chanticleers will host three power conference teams (Maryland, North Carolina, […]

The 2025 campaign features 28 contests, comprising 12 non-conference and 16 Sun Belt Conference matches. The Chanticleers will host three power conference teams (Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina) and travel to two others (Miami, NC State) before beginning league play the last weekend of September.
“We were able to put together a challenging non-conference schedule for the 2025 season that will prepare us for a robust Sun Belt slate,” Chanticleer head coach Steve Loeswick said. “We’re proud to welcome some top-tier programs to Conway this fall and showcase an elite level of competition to our community in our pursuit of another championship.”
The 2025 campaign begins at home with Labor Day weekend matches against Maryland (Aug. 29) and North Carolina (Aug. 31), before hosting South Carolina (Sept. 3) to conclude its season-opening three-match homestand.
The Chants will be on the road for the remainder of the month, heading first to Davidson, N.C., for three matches in the Wildcat Classic (Sept. 5-6), then traveling to Raleigh for three more matches in the Wolfpack Invitational (Sept. 12-14) the following weekend.
CCU will face the 2024 MEAC champion Delaware State during the Wildcat Classic, along with Elon and host Davidson. It will also face off against Horizon League winner Cleveland State at the Wolfpack Invitational, as well as Utah Valley, and host NC State.
The Chants will head to South Florida for back-to-back matches against Miami (Sept. 18) and FIU (Sept. 19) in the 305 Invitational before closing the non-conference slate at home against UNCW (Oct. 15).
Coastal opens Sun Belt play against Marshall (Sept. 26-27) in Huntington, W.Va., and welcomes Old Dominion (Oct. 3-4) to the HTC Center the first weekend of October to open its home conference slate.
The Chanticleers will also host Sun Belt opponents James Madison (Oct. 17-18), Appalachian State (Oct. 24-25), and South Alabama (Nov. 14-15).
The Chants’ other SBC road matches are against Georgia State (Oct. 9-10), Georgia Southern (Oct. 31-Nov. 1), and reigning conference champion Texas State (Nov. 7-8).
Coastal Carolina will also travel to the College of Charleston for an exhibition game on Aug. 23.
The 2025 Sun Belt Conference Championship will be held Nov. 19-23 at the Foley Events Center in Foley, Ala.
For complete coverage of CCU volleyball, follow the Chants on social media @CoastalVB (Twitter/Instagram), facebook.com/CCUChanticleers (Facebook), @GoCCUSports (Instagram), or visit the official home of Coastal Carolina Athletics at goccusports.com.
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Singapore women’s water polo team seeking better result at World Aquatics Championships
Singapore’s women’s water polo team made its maiden appearance at the World Aquatics Championships last year, and finished last amid tough competition. The team hopes to do better this year. They will first face Paris Olympics silver medallists Australia in their opening group game, and subsequently be up against New Zealand and Italy. Alif Amsyar […]

Singapore’s women’s water polo team made its maiden appearance at the World Aquatics Championships last year, and finished last amid tough competition. The team hopes to do better this year. They will first face Paris Olympics silver medallists Australia in their opening group game, and subsequently be up against New Zealand and Italy. Alif Amsyar reports.
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