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Spring 2025 Season Recap – Varsity and Club Valorant

Story Links Kenosha – Carthage Valorant exceeded expectations on a Club and Varsity level. Clutch plays were made, and many spikes were defused. We will now analyze both the Carthage Club and Varsity Valorant teams. Varsity Valorant [Division VII] Carthage’s Varsity Valorant team illustrated insurmountable grit this past spring. While competing in NECC’s Division VII […]

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Spring 2025 Season Recap – Varsity and Club Valorant

Kenosha – Carthage Valorant exceeded expectations on a Club and Varsity level. Clutch plays were made, and many spikes were defused. We will now analyze both the Carthage Club and Varsity Valorant teams.

Varsity Valorant [Division VII]

Carthage’s Varsity Valorant team illustrated insurmountable grit this past spring. While competing in NECC’s Division VII Midwest A stage, the Firebirds accomplished an undefeated 7-0 regular season. Additionally, Varsity Valorant won 88% of their maps (+12 map differential), and a round differential of +103, 49 more than Kettering Gold (+54), whom they defeated in Week Four on Feb 24 by a 2-1 map score. 

Upon the regular season’s conclusion, Carthage became the number-one seed in the Midwest Playoffs. First, number-eight Maryland Terps fell victim to a 2-0 quarterfinal shutout against Carthage on March 24. During the Semifinals, the Firebirds took down the MVNU Cougars, 2-1, on March 31. Finally, on April 7, Carthage entered a heavyweight fight against Robert Morris University. After four and a half hours, the Firebirds were crowned NECC Division VII Midwest Champions. A 3-2 win defines the importance of team collaboration and morale.

Here are the closing moments of Carthage Varsity Valorant’s Division VII Championship Match. Broadcasters in the clip are Timothy Fendrick [hvstl] and Tommy Van Treeck [Toom].

Freshman James Eggert [Jawa], sophomore Aiden Hecht [Hecht], sophomore Sergio Musaitef [Gio], freshman Ryan Rivera [Righ], and junior Mady Savage [Bunny] put on an incredible show for the Carthage faithful. When reflecting on Carthage’s Valorant championship, Coach Wesley Kutzke said, “It’s a show of character for this team…we were able to come back after that really terrible loss on Map Four, and we were still able to not let that bring us down. We were able to bring in the win.” 

When Map Four concluded, the series between Carthage and RMU was tied 2-2. RMU had momentum entering Map Five following a 13-4 victory in Map Four. However, the Firebirds fought valiantly to close out the series with a 13-10 win in Map Five, solidifying themselves as Division VII champions.

Following their championship victory, Carthage Valorant secured their first-class ticket to NECC Division VII Nationals. On April 14, number-three Carthage defeated number-14 Graceland, 2-0, in the first round.

After a calm Easter break, the Firebirds clashed with number-six Hendrix College on April 28. An impressive showcase rewarded Carthage with a 2-0 victory in quarterfinal action. The next day, Carthage faced number-two Wilkes University in the semifinals, hoping to advance to the grand finals. However, Wikes won 2-1, sending Carthage to the third-place game against Kettering Gold. Although a sour taste filled the air, Carthage placed third in Nationals after a forfeit win against Kettering on May 5. 

Carthage Valorant finished their Spring 2025 NECC campaign with a 7-0 regular season, a Division VII Midwest title, and third place in Nationals. Varsity Valorant achieved a combined 13-1 record, netting a 92.9 winning percentage, which was second best of all Varsity teams.

Club Valorant [Division IX]

The Firebirds Valorant Club had a tremendous season, going 6-0 in NECC Division IX’s Central B regular season. Valorant Club posted a 12-3 map record with a +51 round differential. They earned a number-two seed in Division IX’s central playoffs. 

In Division IX central playoffs, the Carthage Valorant Club defeated number-seven SCU White by forfeit on March 24 in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, Carthage faced the number-three seed, Buena Vista, but fell short, losing 2-1. Although the Valorant Club missed the grand finals, their loss only fueled their determination. On April 7, the Carthage Valorant Club won against number-four Arkansas State University with a 2-1 score and claimed third place in Division IX’s central playoffs. The Carthage Valorant Club included a roster that enjoyed playing Valorant casually and sought to challenge themselves. 

Sophomore player Penn Gilchrist said, “The club Valorant team was a great experience. We didn’t practice at all as a team since we still had our Rocket League season to focus on.” Penn cites new knowledge about Valorant, saying the “communication and amount of time is way different from Rocket League. I had a lot of fun even though I was not a full starter. Penn recommends other players in Carthage’s Esports programs to “try new games and play them semi competitively. It gives you a new thing to focus on, and helps with certain aspects in your main game.” A couple of examples are collaboration with teammates and identifying your role on a team.

Carthage Esports will return for the 2025-26 academic year to kick off its fourth competitive season, starting in Fall 2025. Follow us on all social media platforms (@carthageesports) to stay updated. Follow our Twitch channel to get notifications when broadcasts go live.
 

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U.S. Women Fend off Five Match Points to Defeat Canada at 2025 VNL

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 12, 2025) – The U.S. Women’s National Team clinched a spot in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) finals with a thrilling 3-2 (26-24, 23-25, 20-25, 25-21, 19-17) win over North American rival Canada on Friday night at the UT Arlington College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. The U.S. (7-4) is now in […]

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 12, 2025) – The U.S. Women’s National Team clinched a spot in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) finals with a thrilling 3-2 (26-24, 23-25, 20-25, 25-21, 19-17) win over North American rival Canada on Friday night at the UT Arlington College Park Center in Arlington, Texas.

The U.S. (7-4) is now in seventh place and seeks to finish undefeated in the final week of VNL play tomorrow, Sunday, July 13, at 5 p.m. PT against China.

“I thought we had moments of better volleyball tonight than we did the first two nights. We still have some letdowns that kind of get away from us, so I’d like to clean those up and address those. I feel like we are getting up three or four points in a set and then giving those points back in maybe not the greatest fashion,” U.S. head coach Erik Sullivan said. “I thought in the fourth set and fifth sets, while we still did that a little bit, we did it in a better emotional state. We were battling and not getting defeated by those moments. I really like the way we competed in those two sets at the end.”

The 69-58 U.S. edge in kills was just enough to offset the 24-16 deficit in blocks. Both teams served three aces.

MATCH STATISTICS

“We are still kind of learning about each other a little bit trying to figure out what buttons to push and how we respond,” Sullivan commented. “We try to give them a little more emotional support when things not necessarily just don’t go our way but when we just don’t have quality touches and you can see we are a little frustrated. Our staff was giving more of a pump-up vibe and I thought that helped a little bit. Our goal this summer was to give some players opportunities. We will shuffle around and continue to do that. I don’t want to abandon that just because we qualified.”

Outside hitter Avery Skinner put together another tremendous match, totaling 21 points on 20 kills, including six in the final set, and a block. She also led team in digs with 14 and added 11 successful receptions. Opposite Madi Skinner (16 kills, one block, two aces) and outside Logan Eggleston (17 kills and two blocks) each scored 19 points.

Setter Jordyn Poulter finished with 63 assists, six digs and two blocks.

“We just tried to remind ourselves to take it one point, one play at a time. We’ve been challenged in every match in tis VNL tournament and we will continue to be challenged every match this summer, so we are working our hardest to try to be steady and consistent and play some good volleyball,” said Poulter, who ran the offense in which five players recorded at least seven kills. “We can’t spread it out unless we are passing well so I will give that credit to our passers fighting off some really tough serves.”

Libero Lexi Rodriguez led all players with 14 successful receptions and added nine digs. Middle blocker Tia Jimerson took over in the fourth set, scoring half of her 14 points, to keep the U.S. in the match. She finished with eight kills and shared match-high honors with six blocks. Middle Dana Rettke also reached double digits with 10 points on seven kills and three blocks.

Trailing 13-9 in the first set, Canada scored five consecutive points to take a 14-13 lead. Neither team led by more than two points the rest of the set, which was tied at 24 when the U.S. was able to score back-to-back points to take the set. Avery Skinner scored to set up the second U.S. set point. Opposite Taylor Mims made her 2025 VNL debut from the service line and Canada’s hitting error ended the set. Madi Skinner led all players with five kills and Avery Skinner added four points on three kills and a block.

A Jimerson block put the U.S. up 19-18 in the second set and her kill made it 20-19, but it would be the U.S. squad’s last lead of the set. Down 24-21, the U.S. defended two set points on a Madi Skinner kill off hands and an Avery Skinner back row attack, but Canada secured the final point. Madi Skinner (five kills and an ace) and Eggleston (four kills and two blocks) each scored six points in the set.

Canada led most of the third set. The U.S. did use a 5-0 run thanks to strong serving from Brionne Butler to take a 14-13 lead but Canada responded with an 8-3 run to retake a four-point lead. Madi Skinner paced the U.S. with five points on three kills, a block and an ace.

Jimerson recorded a kill and block on consecutive plays to give the U.S. a 12-7 lead in the fourth set. Canada responded with a 7-2 run, tying the set at 14 on an ace, and then took its last lead at 16-15. An Avery Skinner kill off hands and another Jimerson kill gave the U.S. the lead for good, 17-16.

A Jimerson block extended the lead to four points, 22-18. Rettke and Avery Skinner scored the final points of the set to send the match to a decisive fifth set. Jimerson led the U.S. in the set with seven points on four kills and a trio of blocks.

Another Jimerson block gave the U.S. a 9-5 lead in the fifth set but Canada scored the next four points, the last two on blocks, to even the set. Jimerson recorded a kill for a 10-9 lead and then her two digs on the next point led to an Avery Skinner kill that put the U.S. up 11-9.

After Canada tied the set at 11, Eggleston scored on a kill over the block for a 12-11 U.S. lead. Two U.S. errors and Canada’s 24th block of the match gave the underdogs two match points. Eggleston scored off the block and Rettke followed with a block to tie the set at 14.

Canada earned three more match points. A service error that was well long tied the set at 15 and two Avery Skinner kills helped the U.S. fight off a fourth and fifth match point. Avery Skinner gave the U.S. its first match point on a back row attack and Eggleston ended the match on a kill off a pass from Rodriguez. Skinner finished the set with six kills and Eggleston added four.

U.S. Women’s Week Three Roster for 2025 VNL

No. Name (Pos., Ht., Hometown, College, USAV Region)
2 Jordyn Poulter (S, 6-2, Aurora, Colo., Illinois, Rocky Mountain)
3 Avery Skinner (OH, 6-1, Katy, Texas, Kentucky, Lone Star)
6 Morgan Hentz (L, 5-9, Lakeside Park, Ky., Stanford Univ., Pioneer)
7 Lexi Rodriguez (L, 5-5, Sterling, Ill., Univ. of Nebraska Great Lakes)
8 Brionne Butler (MB, 6-4, Kendleton, Texas, Univ. of Texas, Lone Star)
9 Madisen Skinner (OH, 6-2, Katy, Texas, Univ. of Kentucky and Univ. of Texas, Lone Star)
11 Taylor Mims (Opp, 6-3, Billings, Mont., Washington St., Evergreen)
15 Rachel Fairbanks (S, 6-0, Tustin, Calif., Pitt, Southern California)
16 Dana Rettke (MB, 6-8, Riverside, Ill., Univ. of Wisconsin, Great Lakes)
18 Asjia O’Neal (MB, 6-3, Southlake, Texas, Texas, North Texas)
20 Danielle Cuttino (Opp, 6-4, Indianapolis, Ind., Purdue, Hoosier)
21 Roni Jones-Perry (OH, 6-0, West Jordan, Utah, BYU, Intermountain)
22 Sarah Franklin (OH, 6-4, Lake Worth, Fla., Univ. of Wisconsin, Florida)
25 Tia Jimerson (MB, 6-3, Sugar Hill, Ga., Univ. of Ohio, Southern)
33 Logan Eggleston (OH, 6-2, Brentwood, Tenn., Univ. of Texas, Southern)
34 Stephanie Samedy (Opp, 6-2, Clermont, Fla., Minnesota, Florida)

Coaches
Head Coach: Erik Sullivan
Assistant Coach: Mike Wall
Second Assistant Coach: Brandon Taliaferro
Second Assistant Coach: Tayyiba Haneef-Park
Second Assistant Coach: Joe Trinsey
Team Manager: Rob Browning
Team Doctors: William Briner, James Suchy, Chris Lee, Andrew Gregory
Physiotherapist: Kara Kessans
Physical Trainers: Shawn Hueglin, Shannon Boone
Mental Performance Coach: Andrea Becker, Katy Stanfill
Performance Analyst: Virginia Pham

Week 3 Schedule: Arlington, Texas (all times PDT)
Matches will be shown on VBTV, Big Ten Network and/or CBS Sports Network. Please check listings for BTN and CBSN.

July 9 USA def. Thailand, 3-1 (28-26, 21-25, 27-25, 25-15)
July 10 USA def. Dominican Republic, 3-1 (23-25, 25-19, 25-16, 25-20)
July 12 USA def. Canada, 3-2 (26-24, 23-25, 20-25, 25-21, 19-17)
July 13 at 5:00 p.m. USA vs. China

Week 1 Results: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
June 4 Italy def. USA, 3-0 (25-13, 25-13, 30-28)
June 5 Brazil def. USA, 3-0 (25-18, 25-17, 25-19)
June 6 Czechia def. USA, 3-2 (23-25, 20-25, 25-17, 25-20, 27-25)
June 8 USA def Korea, 3-0 (25-13, 28-26, 25-17)

Week 2 Results: Belgrade, Serbia
June 18 USA def. Serbia, 3-2 (25-22, 25-20, 22-25, 22-25, 15-11)
June 19 Poland def. USA, 3-1 (20-25, 25-20, 25-17, 25-18)
June 21 USA def. Netherlands, 3-0 (25-18, 25-22, 25-19)
June 22 USA def. France, 3-2 (25-22, 26-24, 20-25, 21-25, 15-13)



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Eagle-Tribune All-Time Boys Track and Field Leaders | Massachusetts

Michael Muldoon compiled the area boys and girls all-time track leaders from 1988-2021. David Willis has compiled leaders since 2023. E-mail corrections to dwillis@eagletribune.com. SHOT PUT Matt Battistini, Haverhill, 60-5, 1978; Ethan Philpott, Phillips/North Andover, 59-2.5, 1993; Ryan Mihalko, Pinkerton, 58-7, 1987; Ray Pizzaro, Andover, 57-11.5, 1974; Cory Murray, Methuen, 57-10, 2006; Dave Colizzi, Methuen, […]

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Michael Muldoon compiled the area boys and girls all-time track leaders from 1988-2021. David Willis has compiled leaders since 2023. E-mail corrections to dwillis@eagletribune.com.

SHOT PUT

Matt Battistini, Haverhill, 60-5, 1978; Ethan Philpott, Phillips/North Andover, 59-2.5, 1993; Ryan Mihalko, Pinkerton, 58-7, 1987; Ray Pizzaro, Andover, 57-11.5, 1974; Cory Murray, Methuen, 57-10, 2006; Dave Colizzi, Methuen, 57-2, 1983; Bill Fournier, North Andover, 56-5.5, 1967; Mike Kostiew, Salem, 56-5, 1975; Ian Dowe, Andover, 56-1, 1984; Ned Finneran, Central, 55-10i, 1996; Mark Bardwell, Methuen, 55-7.75, 1981;

Al Sherrerd, Andover, 55-2, 1975; Joe Soucie, Lawrence, 55-1.5i, 1980; Carmine Loconte, Haverhill, 55-0.5, 1980; Emilio Williams, Haverhill, 54-11, 2003; Bill Hitchmoth, Methuen, 54-11, 1989; Rick Fredette, North Andover, 54-9, 1986; Zac Borrelli, Central, 54-8, 2010; Kalvin Guillermo, Central, 54-5i, 2018; Kevin McDermott, Central, 54-4.5, 1976; Eric Uliano, Haverhill, 54-3.75, 1999; Cam Lyle, Timberlane, 54-2.5, 2009; Dennis Ordway, Timberlane, 54-0.5, 1976

JAVELIN (2003-present)

Charles Franks, Pinkerton, 201-5, 2025; Kyle Faucher, Timberlane, 196-1, 2016; Drew Alsup, Central Catholic, 195-9; Mark Zavrl, Andover, 193-8, 2013; J.J. King, Pinkerton, 190-5, 2018; Andrew Firger, Haverhill, 186-0, 2003; Shaun Howard, Sanborn, 183-1, 2014; Francis Schaufenbil, Central, 179-11, 2009; Matt Wessel, North Andover, 179-4; Zachery Sullivan, Pinkerton, 179-0, 2016; Jack Pettis, Haverhill, 178-1, 2016; Tyler Yeastedt, Central, 177-0, 2011; Steve Lattari, Andover, 176-11, 2008

JAVELIN (pre-2003)

Sean Furey, Methuen, 227-3, 2000; Ryan Mihalko, Pinkerton, 225-11, 1987; Dave Shaw, Methuen, 217-0, 1981; Paul Derby, Andover, 203-7, 1977; Owen Smith, Pinkerton, 202-1, 1968; Derek Vater, Haverhill, 201-7, 1998; Dan Bresnahan, Central, 201-3, 1997; Adam Patten, Pentucket, 200-1, 2000;

Michael Jozokos, Methuen, 198-10, 1981; Louis Marcoux, Methuen, 196-10, 1997; Michael Halligan, Salem, 195-7, 1975; John McLellan, Andover, 195-6, 1983; Mark Jozokos, Methuen, 192-1, 1985; Brian David, Timberlane, 191-9, 1985; James Alord, Haverhill, 190-8, 1975

DISCUS

Argenis Luciano, Lawrence, 171-2, 2025; Matt McDermott, Andover, 170-0, 2018; Steve Pendak, Pinkerton, 168-9, 1977; Ethan Philpott, Phillips/North Andover, 168-4, 1993; Zac Borrelli, Central, 164-8, 2010; Richard Bagley, Haverhill, 163-9, 1976; Mike Kostiew, Salem, 161-0.5, 1974; Mark Murray, Methuen, 160-10, 1982; Bill Hitchmoth, Methuen, 160-0, 1989; Matt Battistini, Haverhill, 159-11, 1978;

Zack Lattrell, Central, 159-11, 2010; Noah Malhi, Pentucket, 158-11, 2016; Joe LaRosa, Lawrence, 158-7, 1978; Bryan Campbell, Salem, 158-6, 1987; Dale Powell, Greater Lawrence, 158-4.5, 1975; Scott Petrie, Methuen, 156-3, 1987; Mark Huebner, Salem, 155-10, 1992; David Stone, North Andover, 155-1, 1977

LONG JUMP

Taylor Smith, Timberlane, 23-5.25, 1998; Dominic Tritto, Central, 23-4, 2021; Suuna Kalemera, Central Catholic, 23-3.5, 2025; Josh Adams, Methuen, 22-11, 2009; Peter Cameron, Pentucket, 22-10.25, 1991; Chris Pendleton, Whittier, 22-10.25, 2008; Zack Apgar, Andover, 22-10, 1984; Caleb Agbor, North Andover, 22-9.5. 2023; Steve Dise, Phillips/North Andover, 22-9.25, 1997; Kevin Cheam, Pelham, 22-9.5, 2013; Francis Nova, Lawrence, 22-8.75, 2010; Matt Manteiga, North Andover, 22-7.25, 2017; Leon Sharpe, Andover, 22-7, 1970;

Eric Diaz, Lawrence, 22-6, 2004; Andy Thompson, Andover, 22-5.5, 1985; Jon Cooperstein, North Andover, 22-4.5; Terry Brooks, Greater Lawrence, 22-4, 1976; Tyler Glendon, North Andover, 22-3.75, 2018; Richard Camuso, Central, 22-3.5, 1958; Harvey Lys, Andover, 22-2.5, 2024; Rob Gomez, North Andover, 22-3, 1991; Steve Shepard, Andover, 22-3, 1992; Eddie Gonzalez, Lawrence, 22-2.25, 2020; Branden Tsetsilas, Pinkerton, 22-2, 1989; Sam Brunt, Salem, 22-2, 1997; Santi Costello, Andover, 22-2, 2008

TRIPLE JUMP

Duane Carlisle, Haverhill, 47-0, 1983; Mark Grasso, Methuen, 46-11.5, 1978; Paul Farnham, Andover, 46-6.5, 1979; Leon Sharpe, Andover, 46-2, 1970; Steve Shepard, Andover, 45-9.5, 1993; Asael Cespedes, Lawrence, 45-7, 1996; Adam Westaway, Andover, 45-6.5, 1996; Shaun Sullivan, Timberlane, 45-5, 1992

HIGH JUMP

Andy Hirsch, Pentucket, 7-0.25, 1987; Paul Keefe, Andover, 6-9, 1978; Lance Washington, Salem, 6-8, 1992; Paul Neal, Greater Lawrence, 6-8, 1987; Derek Webley, Methuen, 6-8, 1999;

Mike Corry, Andover, 6-7, 1966; Bruce Slade, Timberlane, 6-7, 1977; Bob Wilkins, Andover, 6-7i, 1980; Dana Burbank, North Andover, 6-7i, 2003; Matt Dionne, Timberlane, 6-7, 2011

POLE VAULT

Erick Duffy, North Andover, 17-1, 2017; Jake Radzevich, Pinkerton, 15-8, 2002; Mark Vetere, Andover, 15-6, 2010; Peter Ellis, Andover, 14-6, 1997; Cam Walsh, Central, 14-6, 2011; Dan Kfoury, Central, 14-3, 2012; Peter Martel, North Andover, 14-0, 2021;

Andy Carleton, Andover, 14-0, 1991; Jamison Whiting, Central, 14-0, 1995; Dave Wholley, Salem, 14-0, 1988; Adam Vetere, Andover, 14-0, 2010; Ryan Swenson, Andover, 14-0, 2023; Chris DiBenedetto, Methuen, 13-9, 1985; Ron Stahley, Andover, 13-8, 1973; Matt Moccia, Central, 13-8, 2001; Joe Vetere, Andover, 13-7, 2015; Nathan Miller, Pinkerton, 13-7, 2018

110-METER HIGH HURDLES

Jeff Baker, Methuen, 13.87, 1985; Jordan Volquez, Lawrence, 13.94, 2021; Erick Duffy, North Andover, 14.10, 2017; Colby Crear, Pelham, 14.12, 2025; Sebastian Silveira, Andover, 14.21, 2015; Elizardo Melenciano, Gr. Lawrence, 14.26, 2025; Adam Spencer, Pinkerton, 14.26, 2019; A.J. Caggianelli, Central, 14.30, 2019; Cody Kretschmer, Pinkerton, 14.35, 2002; Sean Caveney, Andover, 14.41, 2015; Dimetri Morris, Central, 14.41, 2019; Nate Jacques, North Andover, 14.84, 2023; Dom Armano, Central, 14.60, 1991; Jason McCue, Andover, 14.62, 1992; Jack Clohisy, Pentucket, 14.64, 2018;

Bob Liekweg, Salem, 14.70, 2005; Tim Harrington, Methuen, 14.70, 1996; Ryan Demers, Central, 14.73, 2025; Chris Chu, Andover, 14.74, 2010; Alex Jonson, Windham, 14.75, 2016; Niall Murphy, Central, 14.77, 1999; Mike Marshall, Salem, 14.77, 2009; Alec Pascoe, Andover, 14.78, 2019; Joshua Torres, Lawrence, 14.81, 2002; D’Andre Drummond-Mayrie, Central, 14.85, 2014; John Ryan, Central, 14.86, 2025; Patrick Allardi, Andover, 14.86,2024; Steve DeMarco, Salem, 14.89, 2000; Andy Cignoni, Pinkerton, 14.94, 1991

HAND-TIMED: Jeff Baker, Methuen, 13.6, 1985; Niall Murphy, Central, 14.0, 1999; David Jorgenson, Andover, 14.2, 1994; Jason McCue, Andover, 14.3, 1992; Van DeBose, Andover, 14.3, 1973; Steve Schultz, Salem, 14.3, 1976

300-METER INTERMEDIATE HURDLES

Colby Crear, Pelham, 38.01, 2025; Niall Murphy, Central, 38.21, 1998; Sean Caveney, Andover, 38.64, 2015; Rob Crane, North Andover, 38.68, 1991; Kevin Verge, Timberlane, 38.70, 1999; Steve Shepard, Andover, 39.05, 1992; Erik DeMarco, Andover, 39.09, 1996; Jim Giarrusso, Methuen, 39.25, 2000; Adam Spencer, Pinkerton, 39.26, 2019; Conor Seleny, Pinkerton, 39.49, 2019;

Andy Cignoni, Pinkerton, 39.55, 1992; Bob Liekweg, Salem, 39.61, 2005; John Elie, Pelham, 39.66, 2019; Alec Pascoe, Andover, 39.85, 2018; Fabian Tineo, Lawrence, 39.89, 2016; Zac Camacho, Central, 39.90, 2006; Chris Cole, Andover, 39.90, 2005; Cody Kretschmer, Pinkerton, 39.90, 2001

HAND-TIMED: Dave Ramirez, Methuen, 38.1, 1985; Peter Comeau, Andover, 38.6, 1984; Steve Shepard, Andover, 38.8, 1992

330-YARD LOW HURDLES

HAND-TIMED::Peter Comeau, Andover, 38.0 (37.8 300 meters), 1983; Dave Ramirez, Methuen, 38.1, 1985; Dave Pienta, Greater Lawrence, 38.5, 1978

400-METER HURDLES

Dave Ramirez, Methuen, 53.68, 1985; Roan Marcano, Methuen, 53.96, 2019; Sean Caveney, Andover, 54.33, 2015; Alec Pascoe, Andover, 54.48, 2018; Colby Crear, Pelham, 55.00, 2024;Joey Howshan, Central, 55.25, 2019; Sebastian Silveira, Andover, 55.37, 2014; Mike Milano, Central, 55.39, 2015; Greg Desrosiers, Central, 55.47, 2018; Fabian Tineo, Lawrence, 55.61. 2016; John Ryan, Central, 55.68, 2025; Aden Pemble, North Andover, 55.85, 2022; Elizardo Melenciano, Gr. Lawrence, 56.58, 2024;Alex Dehullu, Central, 56.03, 2013; Brad Donahue, Central, 56.36, 2011; Connor Donovan, Methuen, 56.39, 2015; Jack Clohisy, Pentucket, 56.41, 2019; Alex Suarez, Lawrence, 57.01, 2019; Erick Duffy, North Andover, 57.04, 2017; Aidan McGarry, North Andover, 57.04, 2025; Kevin Feliz, Lawrence, 57.31, 2024; Adam Spencer, Pinkerton, 57.34, 2018; Conor Seleny, Pinkerton, 57.38, 2019; Elizardo Melenciano, Gr. Lawrence, 57.57, 2025; Jim Giarrusso, Methuen, 57.68, 2000

100 METERS

Darwin Jimenez, Methuen, 10.61, 2023; Jason DeJesus, Andover, 10.69, 2024; Josh Kwakye, Methuen, 10.71, 2024; Jerimil German, Lawrence, 10.74, 2019; Christopher McConnell, Andover, 10.75, 2010; Taylor Smith, Timberlane, 10.84, 1998; Travis Cavallo, Pinkerton, 10.85, 2025; Gustavo Varela, Gr. Lawrence, 10.86, 2025; Kevin Brooks, Windham, 10.87, 2024; Johan Rafael, Lawrence, 10.87, 2005; Ajani Muzasadila, North Andover, 10.89, 2024; Larry Elizalde, North Andover, 10.90, 1991; Jadyn Ruimwijk, Pinkerton, 10.92, 2017; Hector Payano, Greater Lawrence, 10.92, 2012; Sean Glass, Haverhill, 10.93, 2019; Winston George, Pinkerton, 10.93, 2025; Enrique Cuesta, Lawrence, 10.94, 2004; Francis Nova, Lawrence, 10.94, 2010;

Patrick Farnham, Andover, 10.94, 2011; Jerickson Fedrick, Salem, 10.95, 2012; Alex Mayhew, Haverhill, 10.95, 2013; Caden Michaud, Pinkerton, 10.95, 2023; Kevin Verge, Timberlane, 10.97, 1999; Ray Gorzela, Andover, 10.98, 2016; Kelvin Severino, Lawrence, 11.01, 2011; Peter Martel, North Andover, 11.02, 2021; Bryan Morales, Lawrence, 11.02, 2014; Sam Jones, Salem, 11.02, 2023; Jacob Spezzaferri, Pinkerton, 11.02, 2022; Eduardo Fernandez, Pinkerton, 11.04, 2017; Joe Hicks, Haverhill, 11.04, 2010; Natanael Vigo Catala, Haverhill, 11.04, 2023; Jayson Martin, Central, 11.05, 2010

HAND-TIMED: Bob Bateman, Lawrence, 10.15, (9.3y), 1963; Kevin Tarr, Methuen, 10.45, (9.6y), 1979; Johan Rafael, Lawrence, 10.5, 2004; Larry Elizalde, North Andover, 10.5, 1991; Jon Lemire, Central, 10.6, 1997; Ian Dowe, Andover, 10.7, 1984; Bruce Brown, Andover, 10.7, 2002; Rob O’Regan, Timberlane, 10.75, (9.9y), 1979; Melvin Berger, Andover, 10.75, (9.9y), 1980

200 METERS

Jordany Volquez, Lawrence, 21.18, 2022; Cristian Reinoso, Lawrence, 21.66, 2025; Darwin Jimenez, Methuen, 21.69, 2023; Natanael Vigo Catala, Haverhill, 21.70, 2024; Alex Mayhew, Haverhill, 21.71, 2013; Francesco Cuesta, Lawrence, 21.74, 2009; Sean Glass, Haverhill, 21.88, 2019; Peter Martel, North Andover, 21.92, 2021; Jose Adames, Lawrence, 21.95, 2014; Enrique Cuesta, Lawrence, 21.97, 2004; Jadyn Ruimwijk, Pinkerton, 21.98, 2017; Ethan Pater, Central, 21.98, 2022; Bruce Brown, Andover, 21.98, 2001; Jason DeJesus, Andover, 22.00, 2024; Ray Gorzela, Andover, 22.06, 2016; Patrick Farnham, Andover, 22.09, 2011; Jerickson Fedrick, Salem, 22.16, 2012; Hector Payano, Greater Lawrence, 22.17, 2012; Andy Alsup, Haverhill, 22.18, 1996;

Josh Kwakye, Methuen, 22.21, 2025; Greg Lutz, Pinkerton, 22.23, 1999; Taylor Smith, Timberlane, 22.24, 1998; Jamie Isaac, Pinkerton, 22.24, 2025; Zach Cicio, Pinkerton, 22.25, 2014; Quinn Cerami, Windham, 22.26, 2021; Elizardo Melenciano, Gr. Lawrence, 22.26, 2025; Christopher McConnell, Andover, 22.28, 2010; Jordany Volquez, Lawrence, 22.30, 2021; Kevin Brooks, Windham, 22.33; Hamza Naveed, Andover, 22.31, 2015; Aidan McDonald, Salem, 22.32, 2022; Winston George, Pinkerton, 22.33, 2025; Conor Seleny, Pinkerton, 22.36, 2019; Gustavo Varela, Gr. Lawrence, 22.36, 2025; Johan Rafael, Lawrence, 22.37, 2005

HAND-TIMED: Bob Bateman, Lawrence, 20.8, (20.9y), 1963; Bob Weber, Lawrence, 21.3, (21.4y), 1960; Carnell Cooper, Andover, 21.4, (21.5y), 1973; Kevin Tarr, Methuen, 21.6, 1979; Dave Hixon, Andover, 21.8, (21.9y), 1970; Andy Alsup, Haverhill, 21.8, 1996; Richard Camuso, Central, 21.8, (21.9y), 1958; Richard Cavan, Central, 21.8, (21.9y), 1962; Jon Lemire, Central, 21.8, 1997

400 METERS

Natanael Vigo Catala, Haverhill, 47.82, 2024; Noah Woodman, Pinkerton, 48.07, 2017; Brian Lemieux, Central, 48.63, 1999; Cristian Reinoso, Lawrence, 48.67, 2025; Andy Alsup, Haverhill, 48.74, 1997; Kevin Brooks, Windham, 48.93, 2024; Eric Tahtamoni, Salem, 49.00, 2012; Mark Vetere, Andover, 49.02, 2010; Neil Chowdhury, Andover, 49.05, 2023; Stanley Hanci, Methuen, 49.20, 2019; Andrew Grange, Central, 49.23, 2005; Hamza Naveed, Andover, 49.26, 2015; Connor Kwiecien, Pinkerton, 49.30, 2013; Patrick Farnham, Andover, 49.31, 2011; Matt Woelfel, Haverhill, 49.32, 1992;

Nick Krippendorf, Central, 49.42, 1994; Kaiden Nobrega, Central, 49.44, 2022; Peter Martel, North Andover, 49.50, 2021; Corey Gobbi, Haverhill, 49.55, 2006; Hayden Makarow, Haverhill, 49.60, 2019; George Papoulis, Haverhill, 49.66, 2016; Mike Howell, Haverhill, 49.79, 1998; Brett Perron, Central, 49.86, 2003; Peter Crapsey, Haverhill, 49.88i, 1999; Chris Poggi, Pinkerton, 49.93, 2013; Trevor Nassar, North Andover, 49.99, 2019

HAND-TIMED: Andy Alsup, Haverhill, 48.4, 1997; Andrew Grange, Central, 48.9, 2005; Matt Woelfel, Haverhill, 48.9, 1992; Carnell Cooper, Andover, 48.9, (49.2y), 1973; Rick Collins, Andover, 49.0, (49.3y), 1978; Dave Ramirez, Methuen, 49.1, (49.4y), 1985; Kevin Tarr, Methuen, 49.2, (49.5y), 1976; Erick Colon, Methuen, 49.4, 2001; Gene DiMariano, Central, 49.5, (49.8y), 1976; Tom Kelly, Salem, 49.6, (49.9y), 1975; Mike Howell, Haverhill, 49.6, 1998

800 METERS

Alex Fleury, Phillips/North Andover, 1:52.43, 2019; Tam Gavenas, Phillips Academy/Andover, 1:53.25, 2025; Ryan Connolly, North Andover, 1:53.38, 2023; Colin Kirn, Andover, 1:53.82, 2023; Devin Connell, Andover, 1:53.96, 2017; George Papoulis, Haverhill, 1:54.22, 2016; Bob Strout, Haverhill, 1:54.4, (1:55.0y), 1974; Erick Colon, Methuen, 1:54.9, 2001; Jack Determan, North Andover, 1:54.70, 2022; Mike Janowski, Methuen, 1:55.0, (1:55.6y), 1976; Adderly Gonzalez, Lawrence, 1:55.10, 2009; Stephen Connolly, Pinkerton, 1:55.14, 2021; Chris Poggi, Pinkerton, 1:55.25, 2012; Mike O’Donnell, Methuen, 1:55.25i, 2012; Matt Downin, Pinkerton, 1:55.3, 1995; Craig MacPherson, Pinkerton, 1:55.53, 2007; Kevin Moschella, Salem, 1:55.57, 1999; Danny Wang, Haverhill, 1:55.58, 2007;

Brock James, Salem, 1:53.25, 2025; John St. Hilaire, Methuen, 1:55.59, 2015; Pete McLennan, Salem, 1:55.5, (1:56.1y), 1975; Spenser Sawyer, Windham, 1:55.64, 2018; Jim Kent, Lawrence, 1:55.6, (1:56.2y), 1971; Zach Plaza, Pinkerton, 1:55.78, 2019; Joe Poggi, Pinkerton, 1:55.78, 2014

MILE

Alex Fleury, Phillips/North Andover, 4:05.57, 2020; Tam Gavenas, Phillips/Andover, 4:09.15, 2024; Jason Vanderhoof, Timberlane, 4:09.40, (3:50.99, 1,500), 1996; Liam Kimball, Timberlane, 4:12.11, 2016; Mike Walukevich, Haverhill, 4:12.15, (4:10.70, 1,600), 1979; Ryan Connolly, North Andover, 4:13.34, 2023; Kyle Haskell, Andover 4:13.84, 2025; Mike O’Donnell, Methuen, 4:14.88i, 2013; Jim Kent, Lawrence, 4:16.0, 1971; Phil Shaw, Andover, 4:16.27, 2003; Pat Fullerton, Haverhill, 4:16.45i, 2006; Ben Pare, Methuen, 4:17.36, 2010; George Itz, Andover, 4:17.4, 1974;

Darryl Varney, North Andover, 4:17.79, 2010; Peter Lopata, Pentucket, 4:18.01, 2019; Tom Hinds, Haverhill, 4:18.2, 1981; Rohan Rai, Windham, 4:18.55 (4:17.05, 1,600), 2021; Steve Bouchard, Haverhill, 4:18.5, 1983; Danny Wang, Haverhill, 4:18.95, 2007; Matt Downin, Pinkerton, 4:18.9, (4:17.4, 1,600) 1995; Simon Voorhees, Andover, 4:19.03i, 2011; Eric McDonald, Pentucket, 4:19:06, 2008; John Stanley, Pinkerton, 4:19.07, (4:17.57, 1,600), 1994; Freddy Coleman, Methuen, 4:19.83, 2022

2-MILE

Tam Gavenas, Phillips/Andover, 8:53.71, 2025; Dean Kimball, Timberlane, 9:07.3, 1977; Matt Downin, Pinkerton, 9:10.83, (8:30.17, 3,000) 1995; Mark Kimball, Timberlane, 9:10.9, 1978; Alex Fleury, Phillips/North Andover, 9:13.22 (8:32.24, 3,000), 2019; Greg Kent, Lawrence, 9:15.2, 1965; Patrick Moulton, Pelham, 9:16.24 (9:13.03, 3,200), 2001; Mike Walukevich, Haverhill, 9:16.3, 1980; Ryan Connolly, North Andover, 4:19.22, 2022; Alex Kramer, North Andover, 9:17.11, 2009; Jared Reddy, Methuen, 9:19.95, 2010; Mike Buckley, Central, 9:19, 1972; Nico Sevilla, Pinkerton, 9:20.13 (9:16.90, 3,200), 2016; Freddy Coleman, Methuen, 9:20.30, 2022



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NEWBERRY — Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance David Scorzelli announced the promotion of Sylvester Aremendriz from graduate assistant to Assistant Sports Performance Coach. “We are excited to have Sylvester step into the role of assistant director of sports performance,” said Scorzelli.” “He has become an integral part of the program over the past […]

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NEWBERRY — Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance David Scorzelli announced the promotion of Sylvester Aremendriz from graduate assistant to Assistant Sports Performance Coach.

“We are excited to have Sylvester step into the role of assistant director of sports performance,” said Scorzelli.” “He has become an integral part of the program over the past few years. The Newberry Sports Performance Department strives to put athletes at the forefront of our mission and Sylvester is a big part of that.”

Coach Armendariz assisted with the design and implementation of football strength and conditioning sessions, under the direction of David Scorzelli, offering guidance and supervision during workouts to maximize player development and injury prevention.

He also ran entire lifting sessions independently with the Football team, providing guidance, instruction, and supervision during workouts to maximize player development.

He also developed and implemented strength and conditioning programs for Women’s Soccer, Women’s Volleyball, Track and Field teams, and Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams. He also assisted in the design and execution of strength training, conditioning, and injury prevention protocols tailored to the specific needs of each sport.

Before coming to Newberry, Armendariz served as a Football Strength and Conditioning Intern at the University of Southern California.

He aided in the development of student – athletes athletic performance under the direction of Bennie Wylie.

Armendariz began his career at St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, Calif. as a Football Strength and Conditioning Intern.

He received his undergraduate degree from California State Los Angeles and his master’s degree from Newberry College.



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An Overland Park track and field runner, now attending Louisiana State University, is combining his interests to build a strong athletic community in his hometown. 20-year-old Trenton Sandler has taken it upon himself to bring the running community in the Kansas City metro together to bridge the gap between hobby-joggers and professional athletes. Advertisement While […]

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An Overland Park track and field runner, now attending Louisiana State University, is combining his interests to build a strong athletic community in his hometown.

20-year-old Trenton Sandler has taken it upon himself to bring the running community in the Kansas City metro together to bridge the gap between hobby-joggers and professional athletes.

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While Sandler played soccer as a kid, his special knack for running took off when he joined his high school track and field team.

“I didn’t really get into running until I was like 15 or so, right after the pandemic,” said Sandler. “I realized I had a calling for it when I ran good times my junior year of high school and started getting college offers.”

Trenton Sandler at a track and field meet, Louisiana State University.

Trenton Sandler at a track and field meet, Louisiana State University.

While his interest in running came later in his youth, Sandler says that videography has been a passion of his since his early childhood.

“I’ve been obsessed with making videos since I was a kid, when my parents put a little camcorder in my hand for the first time,” said Sandler. “I took a formal videography class in high school, which got me really interested in the statistical side of cameras and how to compose good shots and make cinematic videos.”

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With the rise of influencers, Sandler saw an opportunity to be a voice for amateur athletes. Now, Sandler has curated over 80,000 followers across his social media platforms.

“I combined all those interests into trying to make a running YouTube channel that non-runners could relate to and to try to get past the stigmas around runners,” said Sandler.

“I wanted to try to be a normal voice in the community and make videos that are personable so that even people who don’t run can enjoy them,” he said.

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For Sandler, the biggest issue in the community is the discrepency between the number of people who run as a hobby compared with the number of people who actively follow the professional running scene.

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That increase in runners but decrease in professional running fans puts weight on running influencers, according to Sandler.

“Professional runners often aren’t personable and don’t put themselves out there,” Sandler told the Star.

“I think it then falls into the influencers hands to try to be more personable, so the general hobby-jogging community can watch a runner that is also an influencer,” he said. “That runner can then promote the sport of running and the competitions that are just trying to bridge that gap between professional and amateur.”

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For the second year in a row, Sandler is hosting a run club for all runners in the metro.

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Held at Roe Park in Overland Park on Saturday, July 12, the long distance run will begin with a meet-up at 7:30 am at 10400 Roe.

Sandler hopes to draw in a crowd of about 100 and to secure food truck vendors for following years.





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ALPENA — The access driveway for Mich-e-ke-wis Park will be closed to all vehicular traffic while improvements to the park, including the installation of the new volleyball courts, are being completed. Access to this area will be limited for the duration of the construction of the volleyball courts. Also, the Alpena Municipal […]

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ALPENA — The access driveway for Mich-e-ke-wis Park will be closed to all vehicular traffic while improvements to the park, including the installation of the new volleyball courts, are being completed.

Access to this area will be limited for the duration of the construction of the volleyball courts.

Also, the Alpena Municipal Council will vote at its next meeting on Tuesday to move forward with other proposed improvements at the park, which would include a new parking area, and a rain garden storm-water drainage, as well as pedestrian trials.

This closure will also allow for the removal of the existing gravel drive within Mich-e-ke-wis, but the park will remain open throughout the construction process, however, access to areas of the park under construction will be limited.

Construction of the volleyball courts will be completed through volunteer work provided by the Alpena Mixed Volleyball League, and as such, work will not be performed every day. The project is anticipated to take up to a month to complete.

The overall project includes a new paved parking lot and rain garden which will be installed tentatively in September as work is completed on the new clear well project at the water treatment plant.

This delay will eliminate overlapping construction operations which could damage the new road and parking area. The project is being funded through a Michigan Passport Grant, donations acquired by the Alpena Mixed Volleyball League, and the City of Alpena General Fund for a total project cost of $301,200.

Steve Schulwitz can be reached at 989-358-5689 or sschulwitz@TheAlpenaNews.com. Follow him on X @ss_alpenanews.com.



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