NORTHFIELD, Minn. – Former women’s cross country and track and field standout Alison Bode ’25 was St. Olaf College’s nominee for the prestigious NCAA Woman of the Year and Division III Commissioners Association (D3CA) Women’s Sport Student-Athlete of the Year awards.

A four-time All-American during her career at St. Olaf, Bode was nominated for both awards after concluding her decorated career on The Hill this spring, graduating as a double-major in chemistry and mathematics. For both awards, Bode will be among the candidates under consideration for endorsement by the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC to move forward in the process.

“Through my experience as a student-athlete at St. Olaf, I was able to become a person with the ability to successfully balance a variety of commitments and activities,” Bode said. “I had the opportunity to compete at a high level athletically throughout the academic year while also focusing on academics and participating in clubs. I am grateful to have been part of an athletics program that encouraged me to learn how to balance all these things with my commitment to athletics and my team.”

At St. Olaf, Bode was a four-time U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-American, earning three All-America accolades in track and field and one in cross country. She placed seventh in the 10,000-meter run as a senior, eighth as a sophomore, and ninth as a junior, while finishing 34th in cross country as a senior. Bode also earned 10 combined USTFCCCA All-Region accolades, two MIAC individual titles, 10 All-MIAC awards, and six Honorable Mention All-MIAC accolades during her career, while setting the school record in the 10,000-meter run. She also ranks in the top four on the track and field program’s all-time performers’ list in the outdoor 5,000-meter run, indoor 5,000-meter run, and indoor 3,000-meter run.

Bode graduated from St. Olaf in May as a double-major in chemistry and mathematics with a 3.63 cumulative grade-point average. She was a three-time Academic All-MIAC honoree in both track and field and cross country, a seven-time USTFCCCA All-Academic Athlete, and a three-time College Sports Communicators Academic All-District selection. Bode also engaged in analytical chemistry research on campus, was involved with the figure skating club, and did research in a lab at Mayo Clinic, and volunteered for Girls on the Run and Northfield Winter Walk.

“I see the connections I have made being a part of this team as one of the most valuable parts of my college experience,” she added. “The community and support I have received are what motivates me to succeed both athletically and in all aspects of my life. The sport of distance running has proven to me first-hand the value of consistency, hard work, and dedication. This experience will have an impact on my mindset when facing challenges or working towards goals far beyond college athletics.”

 

Wimbledon suffered another electronic line call malfunction caused by the movement of a ball boy during Taylor Fritz’s quarter-final victory over Karen Khachanov on Tuesday. 

Swedish umpire Louise Azemar-Engzell called ‘stop’ in the opening game of the fourth set on Court One when ‘fault’ was incorrectly announced after a Fritz forehand landed well inside the baseline.

The cry of ‘fault’, rather than ‘out’, and positioning of the ball suggested the technology was still tracking Fritz’s serve as opposed to a rally.

Tournament organisers verified that theory, explaining the system had failed to reset because the ball from Fritz’s first serve was still being retrieved when he started lining up his second.

Neither player showed much reaction as match official Azemar-Engzell ordered the point be replayed.

Fritz led 2-1 on sets at that stage before completing a 6-3 6-4 1-6 7-6 (4) victory in two hours and 36 minutes.

“The player’s service motion began while the BBG (ball boy or girl) was still crossing the net and therefore the system didn’t recognise the start of the point,” read a statement from the All England Club.

“As such the chair umpire instructed the point be replayed.”

Tournament organisers said on Sunday they were confident of avoiding further issues with the technology after a major error in Sonay Kartal’s fourth-round defeat to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the women’s draw.

On that occasion, the new system failed to call ‘out’ when a shot by Kartal bounced well behind the baseline.

Had the call been correct, Pavlyuchenkova would have taken a 5-4 lead in the first set. Umpire Nico Helwerth instead ruled the point should be replayed, with Kartal going on to win the game.

However, a major scandal was avoided as the Russian, who accused the official of home bias, battled back to progress.

After an investigation, organisers admitted the technology was turned off in error on a section of the court. The All England Lawn Tennis Club later confirmed that they had made changes to the system, removing the ability for Hawk-Eye operators to manually deactivate the ball tracking.

Britain’s leading duo Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu have each complained about the accuracy of the system, which is widely used on the tour but has only just been introduced in SW19.

The latest incident is another embarrassment for the Championships amid controversy over the removal of line judges.

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NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. – The Northeast 10 Conference recognized 10 student-athletes from the spring season as Sport Excellence Award winners on Wednesday morning, honoring their outstanding athletic and academic achievements. 

Among the 109 student-athletes named to the NE10 Academic All-Conference teams, the Sport Excellence Award is given to one top individual from each of the league’s seven spring sports – in addition to men’s golf, women’s golf and women’s tennis. Seven different institutions were represented in the announcement, with three having multiple recipients.

One of the Conference’s most prestigious awards, the Sport Excellence Award was highlighted by Bentley’s Sam Capobianco (men’s outdoor track & field) and Caitlin Burmester (women’s outdoor track & field). Capobianco wins the honor for the second time this academic year (indoor track & field), while Burmester wins it for the third time (cross country and indoor track & field). 

Franklin Pierce was represented by Joey Acker (baseball) and Kesinee Prukmathakul, a four-time NE10 Player of the Year in women’s golf. Pace’s Gisselle Garcia, a First Team All-American, and Annie Sheehan (women’s lacrosse) also earned recognition. 

Adelphi’s Marko Jovanovic (men’s tennis) wins the Sport Excellence Award for the third time in his career. Caroline Mäder is the first women’s tennis player from Assumption to earn the award in 10 years. 

Saint Michael’s Sebastian Simonson (men’s lacrosse), the NE10 Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year, adds to his award tally, while Southern New Hampshire’s Jack Pepin was recognized in men’s golf. 

To be eligible for Academic All-Conference and Sport Excellence honors, a student-athlete must have started at least half or played in two-thirds of all contests while making significant contributions and maintaining a 3.3 grade-point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale.

BASEBALL

Name: Joey Acker

School: Franklin Pierce

GPA: 3.90

Major: Health Sciences

Notes: NE10 All-Conference Second Team…Two-time NE10 Academic All-Conference…Appeared in 57 games and made 55 starts…Led the team in at-bats (204), hits (78), walks (44), batting average (.382) and OBP (.504) amongst starting players…SAAC Male Co-Chair for the 2025-26 school year…Two-time CSC Academic All-District…Multi-time selection to NE10 Academic Honor Roll. 

SOFTBALL

Name: Gisselle Garcia

School: Pace

GPA: 3.71

Major: Criminal Justice

Notes: Named First Team All-American, the first Pace player to earn the honor in program history…D2CCA East Region Pitcher of the Year…NE10 Pitcher of the Year and NE10 All-Defensive Team…Named NE10 Pitcher of the Week on eight occasions…Most Outstanding Player of the NE10 Softball Championship…Set the NE10 record for career strikeouts, becoming the first conference pitcher to ever surpass 1,000 in a career…Ranked in top five of Division II in ERA, WHIP, innings pitched, wins, complete games, saves, shutouts, strikeouts, strikeouts per inning, hits per seven innings and total no-hitters…All-time program leader in ERA, innings pitched, wins, complete games, shutouts, strikeouts and no-hit performances…Pitched 257.1 innings, recording 400 strikeouts, 30 wins, 30 complete games, 21 shutouts, six saves and five no-hitters…Finished the season with 21 double-digit strikeout performances.

MEN’S LACROSSE

Name: Sebastian Simonson

School: Saint Michael’s

GPA: 3.86

Major: Biochemistry

Notes: NE10 Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year…USILA All-America Second Team…USILA All-North Region First Team…NE10 Offensive Player of the Year…Played in 13 games and tallied 36 goals, 32 assists, 68 points, 18 ground balls and four caused turnovers…Ranked fourth in Division II in points per game and eighth in assists per game…Holds school records for career points (213) and goals (134)…Ranks 15th in NE10 history in points and 17th in goals…Two-time CSC Academic All-American…Three-time NE10 Academic All-Conference…Two-time D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award…NE10 Academic Honor Roll recipient in every semester.

WOMEN’S LACROSSE

Name: Annie Sheehan

School: Pace

GPA: 3.94

Major: Health Science

Notes: IWLCA All-America Second Team…IWLCA All-Region First Team…NE10 All-Conference First Team…NE10 Elite 24 Award winner…Appeared in all 22 games with 20 starts…Tallied 40 goals and 22 assists for 62 total points…Recorded 33 draw controls, 32 ground balls and 21 caused turnovers…Accounted for six points in two separate games this season…Multi-time selection to NE10 Academic Honor Roll. 

MEN’S TENNIS

Name: Marko Jovanovic

School: Adelphi

GPA: 3.985

Major: Accounting

Notes: Just the fourth player in league history to be named a three-time NE10 Player of the Year…Two-time recipient of NE10 Elite 24 Award…CSC First Team Academic All-American…ITA East Region Senior Player of the Year…Most Outstanding Player of the NE10 Men’s Tennis Championship…Accumulated a 16-3 singles record this season, winning nine-straight matches…2024 CSC Academic All-America Team Member of the Year. 

WOMEN’S TENNIS

Name: Caroline Mäder

School: Assumption

GPA: 3.98

Major: Psychology

Notes: NE10 All-Conference Second Team at No. 2 singles…NE10 All-Conference Third Team at No. 1 doubles…Mäder played strong at No. 2 singles for the Greyhounds this season, tallying a 13-3 record while going 3-0 at No. 1 singles…At No. 1 doubles, she went 14-4. 

MEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD

Name: Sam Capobianco

School: Bentley

GPA: 3.84

Major: Finance

Notes: USTFCCCA All-Region in 800 and 1500 meter during outdoor season…Gold medalist in the 5000 meter and silver medalist in the 1500 meter, as well as gold in the 4×800 relay, at the NE10 Outdoor Track & Field Championship…At the NE10 Indoor Track & Field Championship, he won two individual medals with silver in the mile and 3000 meter, while earning gold in the 4×800 relay and distance medley relay…USTFCCCA All-Region for four events during indoor track & field season…Led Bentley’s cross country team to NCAA Championship appearance…Overall, he is a five-time selection to NE10 Academic All-Conference teams between cross country, indoor track & field and outdoor track & field.

WOMEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD

Name: Caitlin Burmester

School: Bentley

GPA: 3.95

Major: Accounting and Liberal Studies 

Notes: NE10 Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year…Won gold in the 800 meter and 1500 meter at the NE10 Outdoor Track & Field Championship…Won Bentley’s Powers Award as the University’s Top Scholar-Athlete of the Year…USTFCCCA All-Region in the 800 and 1500 during the outdoor season…Won gold in the mile and 800 meter at the NE10 Indoor Track & Field Championship…USTFCCCA All-Region in the 800, mile and 3000 meter during the indoor season…Led Bentley to first-ever title at NE10 Women’s Cross Country Championship…Finished first among all runners at NCAA East Region Cross Country Championship…Qualified individually for the NCAA Cross Country Championship…Three-time winner of the NE10 Sport Excellence Award in 2024-25…Nine-time selection to the NE10 Academic All-Conference teams in cross country, indoor track & field and outdoor track & field.

MEN’S GOLF

Name: Jack Pepin

School: Southern New Hampshire

GPA: 3.64

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Notes: GCAA PING East All-Region Team selection…NE10 All-Conference First Team…NE10 All-Championship Team…Helped SNHU to its fifth league title at the NE10 Men’s Golf Championship…Played in nine events and averaged a 73.5 over 24 rounds…Broke 70 on five occasions, including a 67 at the NE10 Championship on his way to tying for first on the individual leaderboard…Also shot 67 at the NCAA Atlantic/East Regional Championship…Three-time selection on the NE10 Academic All-Conference Team. 

WOMEN’S GOLF

Name: Kesinee Prukmathakul

School: Franklin Pierce

GPA: 3.95

Major: Business Management

Notes: First women’s golfer to be named NE10 Player of the Year on four occasions…Captured four individual titles during the 2024-25 season…Averaged 76.1 strokes over 19 rounds of play…Seven top-three finishes this season…Led Franklin Pierce to the NE10 Women’s Golf Championship title for the third time in four years…Finished 17th at the NCAA East Regional…Two-time individual medalist at the NE10 Championship (2021, 2023)…Two-time winner of NE10 Sport Excellence Award…Three-time selection to the NE10 Academic All-Conference Team.

ABOUT THE NE10

The NE10 is an association of 10 diverse institutions serving student-athletes across 24 NCAA Division II sports. Together we build brilliant futures by embracing the journey of every student-athlete.

Each year, 4,500 of those student-athletes compete in conference championships in 24 sports, making the NE10 the largest DII conference in the country in terms of sport sponsorship. Leading the way in the classroom, on the field and within the community, the NE10 is proud of its comprehensive program and the experience it provides student-athletes.

Fans can subscribe via this link to follow NE10 NOW on FloSports this season.  The partnership between the NE10 and FloSports works to provide funds back to the athletic departments of the Northeast-10 Conference in support of student-athletes while promoting the league on a national platform.

HERMOSA BEACH, Calif., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The countdown is on! Player registration for Wedbush Presents the Hermosa Beach Open is now open. Register here to join the tournament, taking place September 4-7, 2025. As one of the most anticipated events of the summer, this high-stakes beach volleyball tournament offers serious prize money and welcomes athletes of all levels to compete where the sand meets the surf at Hermosa Beach.

“In the last several years, Wedbush has become one of the most faithful and dedicated supporters of the sport of beach volleyball all around the world, but above all in Southern California and the South Bay community,” said Avery Drost, professional beach volleyball player and returning competitor. “Last year’s Wedbush Hermosa Beach Open carried on the tradition of world class volleyball at one of our sport’s iconic beaches. I’m so honored to play in this special tournament again, in front of fans who have loved and appreciated our game for generations.”

This year, we’re proud to welcome two exciting new sponsors to the tournament: goodr, known for its stylish and functional sunglasses perfect for beach athletes and fans alike, and Michelob Ultra, the light beer that champions active lifestyles and unforgettable experiences.

“We’re thrilled to join the Hermosa Beach Open and support a community that shares our love of getting outside and staying active,” said Kelley Puckett, CMO at goodr. “While we design our sunglasses for all sports, as a SoCal-based company, beach volleyball has a special connection to the brand.”

We’re also thrilled to welcome back the sponsors who have helped shape the spirit of this event, Chevron, Discover Lake County, Florida, and The Rex Steakhouse.

“We’re grateful to have the continued support of Chevron and Rex Steakhouse—representing the spirit and flavor of the South Bay—and proud to welcome back Discover Lake County, Florida, home to Florida’s largest sand volleyball complex at Hickory Point Beach,” said Mark Paaluhi, Director of Events at Day at the Beach Events. “It’s exciting to build connections across coasts with communities that share a passion for beach volleyball.”

Silver and Gold level sponsorships are still available for this year’s tournament, offering high-impact brand visibility through signage and activations throughout the venue. These packages are designed to integrate partners into the heart of the event—connecting directly with the vibrant community of players, fans, and local businesses that make Hermosa Beach a world-class destination for beach volleyball.

For more details about sponsorships, visit here and/or contact jodi@flickerconsult.com.

About Wedbush Securities
Wedbush Securities is the largest subsidiary of Wedbush Financial Services. Since its founding in 1955, Wedbush is widely known for providing our clients, both private and institutional, with a wide range of securities brokerage, clearing, wealth management, and investment banking services. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California with 100 registered offices and nearly 900 colleagues, the firm focuses on client service and financial safety, innovation, and the utilization of advanced technology. Securities and Investment Advisory services are offered through Wedbush Securities Inc. Member NYSE/ FINRA / SIPC 

About Day at the Beach Events
Day at the Beach Events (DATBE) was founded and established in 2008. DATBE was created to share the life experience that owner, Mark Pa’aluhi had grown accustomed to – to live life to the fullest: surfing, playing beach volleyball, traveling and much more with friends and family! With this mindset, DATBE has managed and helped develop marketing strategies, interactive events, team building and has been a host to various events around the world.

For media inquiries:
Serina Molano
Wedbush Securities
213-688-4564
publicrelations@wedbush.com

For event inquiries:
Mark Paaluhi
Day at the Beach Events
310-927-1288
Mark@DayAtTheBeachEvents.com

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Wedbush Presents The Hermosa Beach Open – Player Registration Open

Wedbush Presents The Hermosa Beach Open – Player Registration Open

Athletes competing at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 will have the chance to elect their representatives to the World Aquatics Athletes’ Committee, with voting now open until 28 July.

The World Aquatics Athletes’ Committee serves as the voice of the athletes within the organisation, and the election process promotes gender balance and geographic diversity.

Of the 20 elected athletes, 10 will be from swimming, comprising one man and one woman per continent. Open water swimming, diving, high diving, artistic swimming and water polo will each have one male and one female representative elected to the World Aquatics Athletes’ Committee.

The Chair of the World Aquatics Athletes’ Committee holds an ex-officio position on the Bureau and the Executive, ensuring the perspective of the athletes is represented in debates.

World Aquatics President Husain Al Musallam urged athletes competing at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 to vote for the representatives in their sport.

“We have a highly talented and diverse list of candidates from across the six aquatics sports, and I would encourage all athletes to have their say during the elections in Singapore,” the World Aquatics President said.

The election period opened on 5 July and will close at 12pm CET on 28 July.

The candidates for election to the World Aquatics Athletes’ Committee are as follows:

Swimming

Africa

Women: Ms. Hazel ALAMY (SLE), Ms. Siwakhile DLAMINI (SWZ)

Men: Mr. Magnim Jordano DAOU (TOG), Mr. Collins SALIBOKO (TAN), Mr. Matthew SATES (RSA)

Americas

Women: Ms. Alexia SOTOMAYOR (PER)

Men: Mr. Jorge Andres IGA CESAR (MEX)

Asia

Women: Ms. Siobhan HAUGHEY (HKG), Ms. Kim SEOYEONG (KOR)

Men: Mr. Dmitriy BALANDIN (KAZ), Mr. Man Hou CHAO (MAC), Mr. Sajan PRAKASH (IND), Mr. Gede Simon SUDARTAWA (INA), Mr. Eldor USMONOV (UZB), Mr. Shun WANG (CHN)

Europe

Women: Ms. Tamila HOLUB (POR), Ms. Simona KUBOVA (CZE)

Men: Mr. Felix AUBOECK (AUT), Mr. Andrei MINAKOV (RUS), Mr. Richard NAGY (SVK), Mr. Mykhailo ROMANCHUK (UKR), Mr. Shane RYAN (IRL), Mr. Ilya SHYMANOVICH (BLR)

Oceania

Women: Ms. Cheyenne Victoria Rosimere ROVA (FIJ)

Men: Mr. Wesley Tikiariki ROBERTS (COK)

Open Water Swimming

Women: Ms. Ana Marcela CUNHA (BRA), Ms. Caroline JOUISSE (FRA)

Men: Mr. David Andres FARINANGO BERRU (ECU)

Diving

Women: Ms. Melissa WU (AUS)

Men: Mr. Yona KNIGHT-WISDOM (JAM), Mr. Jack LAUGHER (GBR), Mr. Jonathan RUVALCABA (DOM), Mr. Moritz WESEMANN (GER)

High Diving

Women: Ms. Ginni VAN KATWIJK (NED)

Men: Mr. Catalin-Petru PREDA (ROU)

Artistic Swimming

Women: Ms. Ona CARBONELL BALLESTERO (ESP), Ms. Eva MORRIS (NZL), Ms. Nehal SAAFAN (EGY), Ms. Jacqueline SIMONEAU (CAN)

Men: Mr. Renaud BARRAL (BEL), Mr. Bill MAY (USA), Mr. Javier Enrique RUISANCHEZ TORRES-ZAYAS (PUR)

Water Polo

Women: Ms. Rita KESZTHELYI (HUN)

Men: Mr. Marko BIJAC (CRO)

Registered athletes competing at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 can cast their vote during this period.  Swimming voters can choose one male and one female candidate from their continent, while voters in the other five disciplines can choose one man and one woman from their discipline.

The 20 elected members of the World Aquatics Athletes’ Committee will be joined by appointed members. The full World Aquatics Athletes’ Committee will be announced in the days following the closing of the elections.

For further information and candidate documents, click here.

Eligible voters can access the voting platform here.

To view all athlete-related activities taking place at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025, please download the World Aquatics Events Insider App using the link below:

Event Category: Athletes and Development Activities
Password: WCH25SGPACT

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