STOCKTON, Calif. — Few freshmen in the country can claim three NorCal titles and two school records — but Jake Todden isn’t like most freshmen.

“I feel like I’m coming in as the underdog,” said Todden.

He may feel like an underdog, but his resume says otherwise. Todden is just wrapping up his freshman year at Delta College in Stockton, and he’s the only person on the track and field team who qualified for the Nike Under 20 USA Track and Field Championships, which takes place in Eugene Oregon.

“I’m really excited for the opportunity,” Todden said. “Put all the hard work in and then come out and compete.” 

Todden recently dominated at the NorCal Championships, coming in first in the shot-put, discus and hammer throw. Now, he turns his attention to the national championships.

“Anything can happen,” Todden said. “When you go into these championships, you just hope for the best. You hope the training efforts have paid off through the weeks, the months, the years. To go there and put it all on stage in front of everybody is pretty cool.”

Luckily for Jake, he’s trained by one of the best, Coach Tim Fua.

“When Jake came in this last year, we’d been training all year,” Fua said. “And this was one of the goals to move on past qualifying for the under 20s at the USAs, so this is a big deal. We’re pretty excited. He’s doing well.”

Todden is originally from Jackson, where he attended Argonaut High School, and now, he’s looking forward to representing Stockton on the big stage.

“You know coming from a small town to a city like Stockton, a lot more pressure,” Todden said. “But I think I can do it.” 

So what is Jake’s secret to throwing the farthest?

“Bang Energy,” said Todden. “I took one sip of it and threw a huge PR, 58 feet. One sip and I’m going.” 

Off the field, Jake holds a 3.6 GPA and is currently being recruited by several major programs including Cal and UCLA. He takes off for the championships in a couple of weeks.

There is also a GoFundMe page to support Jake’s efforts to go to the track and field championships in Eugene, Oregon.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -A new era is beginning for the Bay High School volleyball program. Bay A.D. Jamie Bukowski announcing Monday the school has hired Sarah Livingstone as the Tornadoes new Head Coach for both the Indoor and Beach Volleyball programs at Bay.

If you’ve followed volleyball in our area that name should be familiar to you. Sarah was a 4-year varsity player at Arnold and then a 2-year player at Gulf Coast. Sarah number 14 in the attached video here. She finished her degree at FSU Panama City. Bukowski adding Livingstone also brings valuable coaching experience from her time with Emerald Coast Volleyball Club and, most recently, as the Varsity Assistant Coach at Bay the past two seasons. Sarah succeeds coach Sierra Burris who stepped down after a six year run in the job. The Tornadoes 8-17 last season. As the A.D. Bukowski puts it “We’re thrilled to have Coach Livingstone leading our programs and look forward to continued growth and success under her leadership.”

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A young woman who tragically died after becoming ill while participating in the Cork City Marathon on Sunday has been identified. Ellen Cassidy, 24, from Old Mallow Road in Cork city, was running the half-marathon when she became seriously ill and collapsed near the finish line around 1pm yesterday.

She was treated by emergency services at the scene on Patrick Street before being urgently transported to Cork University Hospital where she was sadly pronounced dead a short time later. Cork City Council issued a statement on Sunday afternoon confirming the tragedy.

“Cork City Council is deeply saddened to confirm that a participant in the Cork City Marathon has tragically passed away,” it said. “The person was attended to immediately by the emergency services on the scene. Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased.”

Ms Cassidy was a talented swimmer who participated in numerous competitions over the years at both a national and international level with Munster and Ireland.

At the age of 9 she joined Dolphin Swimming Club in Mayfield, located on the north­side of Cork city, and her focus was on the 200m and 100m Backstroke. Ms Cassidy represented Ireland at the European Junior Championships in 2018, while she also represented Ireland at International Schools level.

The well-liked young lady took on the role of swimming and water polo club captain while studying at University College Cork, graduating last year, and was also an alumna of St. Angela’s College Cork.

Ms Cassidy shone in her sporting endeavours as part of Mardyke Arena UCC’s Emerging Talent Programme in 2018, where she competed at national level swimming.

In the wake of Sunday’s tragic events, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork, councillor Honore Kamegni, expressed his “heartfelt condolences” to Ms Cassidy’s family.

He conveyed his sombre feelings: “It is with deep sadness that I heard the passing of a woman in her 20s at the Cork Marathon today,” which he shared on X.

Adding, “She became unwell at the finish line on Patrick Str. Immediate medical attention was provided to her. My heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones.”

Over 11,000 competitors laced up for the Cork city marathon, joining the ranks in full marathon, half marathon, and 10km races this Sunday.

Historic times are coming to Oklahoma Wesleyan University, as the announcement was made that OKWU would officially be fielding an NAIA men’s volleyball team.

The first coach in program history is Kyle Liechti, a Stillwater native with lots of coaching experience in volleyball.

Liechti began his coaching career at Stillwater High School as the head girl’s volleyball coach. After Stillwater, Liechti became an assistant coach at Dillard University for their women’s volleyball program in New Orleans, Louisiana. 

After Dillard, Liechti ventured to Talladega College in Alabama, and switched to the men’s side. Liechti was a part of the first university in Alabama to start a men’s volleyball program and the only HBCU program in the NAIA. In the first two years of the program, Talladega put together an appearance in the NAIA national tournament and had two NAIA All-Americans.

Oklahoma Wesleyan men’s volleyball will start their first ever season in the NAIA next spring.

The University at Albany, a member of the America East Conference, invites applications for full-time (12-month) position as Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach. The Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach in all phases of a Division I program. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment and retention of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes; overall program administration; alumni, community, and media relations; practice and game preparation; travel and equipment; and compliance with University, NCAA and America East Conference rules and regulations.

A bachelor’s degree is required from a college or university accredited by a US Dept. of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization, with previous successful collegiate coaching and/or playing experience preferred. Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA rules are required in addition to strong organizational, oral, written communication and computer skills. Valid driver’s license required. A demonstrated ability to recruit and work with culturally diverse groups of people is required. 

About University at Albany

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Located in Albany, New York, New York State’s capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.

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