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Rutgers Track And Field Sends Eight to NCAA Championships
Rutgers track and field qualified eight of its athletes to compete in the 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, which will take place Wednesday, June 11 through Saturday, June 14 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. The eight qualifications are a school record, with the Scarlet Knights competing in men’s and women’s […]

Rutgers track and field qualified eight of its athletes to compete in the 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, which will take place Wednesday, June 11 through Saturday, June 14 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. The eight qualifications are a school record, with the Scarlet Knights competing in men’s and women’s competitions across disciplines on both the track and in the field.
Rutgers overcame several challenges during the NCAA East First Round, including weather delays, midnight start times because of the delays, and 95-degree temperatures in Jacksonville. However, as track and field director Bobby Farrell said to scarletknights.com, “None of that affected their focus and drive. Not only did we get eight out of 16 through to the NCAA Finals, but 13 out of 16 placed in the top 20. We came to compete.”
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The remarkable performances included several school records on the track. Charlee Crawford broke the Rutgers women’s 400-meter record twice, surpassing a 42-year-old record set by Lori McCauley in 1983 with a first heat time of 52.18. In the quarterfinals, she broke that record with a time of 51.80, breaking the 52-second mark.
Chris Serrao broke another school record in the men’s 110-meter hurdles, with a time of 13.49, surging past Eugene Norman’s previous record set in 1984. Bryce Tucker ran a time of 50 seconds flat to punch his ticket to the NCAA Championships. Crawford, Serrao, and Tucker will look to continue their performances and compete for podium finishes in Eugene.
Joining the track athletes are remarkable performers inside the oval. Chloe Timberg will look to defend her national title in the women’s pole vault after clearing a height of 4.24m (13’ 11”). In the men’s pole vault, Nico Morales and Kevin O’Sullivan will make their NCAA championship debuts after clearing heights of 5.33m (17’ 5.75”) in qualifiers.
Paige Floriea will also make her NCAA Championship debut in the long jump, with a qualifying mark of 6.22m (20’ 5”) in Jacksonville. Floriea is in her first season as a Scarlet Knight after transferring from UNC. To round out the field, Steve Coponi qualified on the first day of competition in the javelin toss, with a throw of 69.87m (229’ 2”) to secure his first trip to the national competition. To bring some perspective, that is the equivalent of more than 75 yards on a football field.
With track and field representing Rutgers in the final athletic competition of the 2024-25 school year, be sure to cheer on the Scarlet Knights as they compete on the national stage!
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Who was the top Zeeland East High athlete of the quarter century?
With the century a quarter done, the Holland Sentinel is selecting its top 25 athletes from the past quarter century. We will start with the top 25 from each school and move on to the top 25 overall male and female high school athletes from the past 25 years. Athletes must be graduated to be […]

With the century a quarter done, the Holland Sentinel is selecting its top 25 athletes from the past quarter century.
We will start with the top 25 from each school and move on to the top 25 overall male and female high school athletes from the past 25 years.
Athletes must be graduated to be eligible.
Today: Zeeland East (several are from before the split, so there are more on this list to keep it fair as far as 25 at a specific high school).
Justin Barkel
Class of 2005
In the last class before the Zeeland split, Justin Barkel was a versatile swimmer at the highest level. As a senior, he won the Division 1 state championship in the 200 IM and 100 breaststroke. He was all-state multiple years before swimming at Grand Valley State and earning NCAA All-American honors.
TJ Beelen
Class of 2012
As a senior, TJ Beelen became just the second person in state history to record a 200-foot-plus discus throw on his way to the state championship. Finished runner-up in the shot put and was all-state in track and field multiple years. Also was all-state in football as a defensive lineman and went to Southern Illinois to play both sports.
Adam Berghorst
Class of 2019
Adam Berghorst earned all-state honors in football and baseball as defensive tackle and pitcher. Selected in the MLB draft but opted to play both sports at Michigan State. Was dominating run stopper as a defensive tackle on the football field but proved to be even better on the mound.
Johnathan Berghorst
Class of 2017
A two-sport star, Johnathan Berghorst won a state title in shot put and also earned all-state honors in football and track twice before playing football at Central Michigan. Berghorst was a dominant defensive lineman for the Chix, earning all-state honors, then was a multi-year state qualifier in track and field, culminating in a state championship, all while playing baseball in the spring, too.
Aliyah Boeve
Class of 2019
One of the fiercest athletes in area history, Aliyah Boeve won the indoor state shot put title as a senior and was all-state in shot put and discus multiple years (finishing second and third twice) with distances that would have been all-state for the boys. She also was an all-conference volleyball player multiple years. She competes in track and field at Central Michigan.
Boone Bonnema
Class of 2019
Starting as a freshman, Boone Bonnema made his presence known on the football field, flying to the ball as a linebacker. He was first-team all-state linebacker two years in a row and also earned all-state honors in shot put before playing football at Western Michigan.
Tag Bonnema
Class of 2022
Following in his brother’s footsteps, Tag Bonnema was also a dynamite defender on the football field and also a strong thrower in track and field. He earned all-state honors at both linebacker and defensive line during his career and was all-state in track and field in the shot put.
Brittany Casey
Class of 2014
Despite her small stature for a thrower, Brittany Casey used her strong, compact frame to become one of the top track and field athletes in state history. She earned four regional titles and three state titles in shot put and discus during her career with five all-state finishes before throwing at Western Michigan.
Drew Coffin
Class of 2009
Claimed back-to-back state titles in the 50 freestyle to lead Zeeland to state championship as a team. Also was part of state title and record-setting 400 freestyle relay before swimming at the University of Michigan.
Betsy DeJonge
Class of 2005
In the final class before the Zeeland split, Betsy DeJonge was one of the top swimmers in area history. As a senior, she was state runner-up in the 50 and 100 freestyles. She earned all-state honors in two relays as well. She was all-state and All-American in multiple events all four years before swimming at Michigan State.
Corbin DeJonge
Class of 2018
Won the state championship in the hurdles. Also was all-state in multiple individual and relay events for the Chix, leading them to a team state championship and multiple state runner-up finishes before running at Davenport.
Jordan Diekema
Class of 2007
For three years, nobody could beat Jordan Diekema in the backstroke. Diekema became the first swimmer in state history to claim three consecutive state titles in the 100-yard backstroke, a feat that has not been matched on the boys side. He was all-state in several other events and relays before swimming at Harvard and earning an NCAA cut.
Emma Drnek
Class of 2025
Was an all-state performer multiple times in cross country and track for the Chix. Led the Chix to a state runner-up finish in cross country as a senior. Will run at Michigan State next year.
Gavin Drenten
Class of 2025
Broke the school record for wrestling wins and earned all-state honors for the third time as a senior. Was named Holland Sentinel Wrestler of the Year as a senior.
Kenzie Fox
Class of 2015
With great vision, Kenzie Fox could do anything on the soccer field, even score on a free kick from near midfield in the state playoffs. She was all-state as a senior and Sentinel Player of the Year, one year after earning honorable mention plaudits. She went on to play at Grand Valley State, helping the Lakers win two NCAA national championships.
Josh Fusco
Class of 2019
Was a first-team all-state running back on the football team, leading the Chix to the state semifinals. Was also a standout baseball player and dabbled in basketball and track as well.
John Groendyk
Class of 2017
Always on the run, John Groendyk claimed the state championship in the 800 meters, leading the track and field team to the boys state championship as a senior and a sophomore. He was all-state in several events during his career and starred in cross country, too. He runs at Grand Valley where he has earned All-American honors.
Leah Gruppen
Class of 2004
Gruppen was one of the top softball pitchers in area history. She set numerous Zeeland High School records in the circle before the high school split and went on to star at Cornerstone University.
Carter Hinson
Class of 2021
In 2021, for the first time since 1977, a Zeeland wrestler claimed a state championship. Carter Hinson won the Division 2 state title at 160 pounds after a dominating career that saw him finish all-state multiple times.
Brad Horling
Class of 2011
Before making his mark as a defensive back at Grand Valley State, Brad Horling was a dominant running back at Zeeland East, claiming Sentinel Offensive Player of the Year honors as well as first-team all-state honors. He was also a dominant defensive back, making him one of the top two-way players in area history.
Tyler Keelean
Class of 2011
The top male diver in area history, Tyler Keelean won the Division 1 state championship in a D1 state record on the 1-meter board. He was conference and regional champion multiple times, earning multiple all-state honors. He went on to dive at Eastern Michigan.
Brooke Leonard
Class of 2014
While many softball pitchers dominate with speed, Brooke Leonard used her guile and arsenal of pitches to become one of the top softball players in area history. She earned all-state honors as a sophomore, junior and senior and was named Sentinel Softball Player of the Year three times before pitching at Cornerstone.
Allison Liske
Class of 2007
Ushering in the dominant era of throwing for Zeeland East, Allison Liske still holds the school record in the shot put and discus despite several other Chix claiming state championships. Liske was a state champion in the shot put and three times a runner-up in the shot put and discus to future Olympian Mary Angell. Also was all-conference in basketball before competing in track and field at the University of Michigan.
Meg Morehouse
Class of 2019
In a display of elite defense on both the basketball court and soccer field, Meg Morehouse became one of the top defensive two-sport athletes in area history. She earned all-state honors in basketball multiple times and is the Chix record holder for assists and steals. She was all-state in soccer as a senior defender, leading the Chix to their first regional final. Morehouse plays basketball at Hope College and helped the Flying Dutch to the 2022 NCAA championship.
Sara Nitz
Class of 2009
A three-sport athlete, Sara Nitz made her biggest mark with her leaping ability. She won the state championship in the high jump as a senior and was all-state multiple times. Also was an all-conference basketball and volleyball player. Went to Michigan for track and earned All-Big Ten honors in the high jump.
Suenomi Norinh
Class of 2019
One of the most versatile athletes in the history of the state of Michigan, Suenomi Norinh was named Miss Track and Field of Michigan as a senior when she won the state championship in the high jump, long jump and 100 hurdles, while finishing runner-up in 300 hurdles. She won the high jump as a junior as well and was all-state three years in track and field. Also played volleyball before running track at Missouri.
Jenna Plewes
Class of 2004
This all-state basketball player set the Zeeland High School scoring record before going on to break records at Cornerstone University and earn a spot in the Cornerstone Athletics Hall of Fame.
Sophie Riemersma
Class of 2018
One of the most dominant athletes in one sport, Sophie Riemersma was also dominant in multiple sports despite her volleyball focus. She was all-state in volleyball three times, including being named a Miss Volleyball of Michigan finalist as a senior. She was honorable mention all-state in basketball, scoring more than 1,000 points in her career and breaking the school record for rebounds. She also was all-state twice in the high jump before heading to Miami (Ohio) for volleyball.
Korey VanDussen
Class of 2009
Leading Zeeland East all the way to the state finals at the Breslin Center, Korey VanDussen was one of the top basketball players in area history. He was first-team all-state and led the Chix to unprecedented success. He went on to play at the NCAA Division I level at UNC-Greensboro.
Taylor Waterway
Class of 2019
Another dominant thrower for the Chix, Taylor Waterway won the state championship in the discus and earned all-state honors multiple years in track and field in the shot put and discus. Her best throw would have been all-state in the boys meet her junior and senior years. Also played volleyball before throwing at Indiana Wesleyan.
Paige Westra
Class of 2022
Making history, Paige Westra became the first female to earn first-team all-state honors in football in the state of Michigan. She was also all-state in soccer and track and field, concurrently in a stunning spring. She set the Chix season and career scoring record in soccer with 65 goals in just three years and was state runner-up in the shot put, earning all-state track and field honors for the fourth time. She will continue in track and field at Grand Valley State.
Contact sports editor Dan D’Addona at Dan.D’Addona@hollandsentinel.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter @DanDAddona or Facebook @HollandSentinelSports.
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Teesside stories you might have missed this week
From a lost cache of photographs of a folklore festival to the A66 dualling plan being approved – here are some of the stories from Teesside you might have missed this week. Stray puppy recruited by police force Eight-week-old Jager was found running around the streets of Hartlepool before he was rescued [Durham Police] A […]

From a lost cache of photographs of a folklore festival to the A66 dualling plan being approved – here are some of the stories from Teesside you might have missed this week.
Stray puppy recruited by police force
A police force has gained a new four-legged recruit after it adopted a stray puppy.
Jager, an eight-week-old Belgian Malinois, was found running around the streets of Hartlepool last week before he was taken in by animal charity Stray Aid, Durham Police said.
After seeing the young pup’s potential, the organisation contacted the force’s Dog Support Unit to see if there was a job for him.
Hundreds of dead fish in lake after hot weather
Hundreds of fish have died in a park lake after a significant drop in oxygen levels due to increased water temperatures.
Residents spotted the fish floating on the surface of the lake at Locke Park, Redcar, Teesside.
The Environment Agency (EA) investigated and determined it had been caused by “natural factors”.
A66 dualling approved again after review delay
A plan to dual the A66 has been approved again, a year after the government put the scheme on hold.
The project to widen the road, which runs from Penrith to Scotch Corner, was approved by the previous Conservative government, but when Labour won the election last July it put the plan on hold to review a “black hole” in the public purse.
The Department for Transport (DfT) has now confirmed the work in a £92bn national package announced on Tuesday.
Water polo team ‘dreaming’ of winning top division
A men’s water polo team will be entering Division One and competing for a place in European competitions after four back to back promotions.
The Sedgefield Water Polo Club will represent their County Durham town and nearby Newton Aycliffe in the top flight of the British Water Polo League from September.
The men’s team was created in 2021 and started playing at the bottom of the pyramid in Division Five.
Photos showcase early days of folklore festival
A treasure trove of previously unseen photographs that showcase the early years of a folklore festival have been revealed.
The images capture the spectacle of the Billingham International Folklore Festival (BIFF) from 1968 to the early 1970s.
The shots were all taken by keen amateur photographer Walter Crinnion before his death in 1974.
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Southside grad to continue athletic career at NCWC – Washington Daily News
Southside grad to continue athletic career at NCWC Published 8:19 pm Sunday, July 13, 2025 1 of 4 Southside High School graduate I’Kiriyah Minor will continue her athletic career at NC Wesleyan, where she will run track. She expects to continue to participate in the 100-yard dash, long jump, triple jump and at least one […]

Southside grad to continue athletic career at NCWC
Published 8:19 pm Sunday, July 13, 2025
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CHOCOWINITY, N.C. — If you ever watched I’Kiriyah Minor play sports at Southside High School, you probably got the feeling she could excel at any game she played.
During the fall, she was one of the standouts on the volleyball team. In the winter, she led the girls’ basketball team in several categories. In the spring, she made it to the Class 1-A state track and field championships after success in several competitions.
It’s track that has Minor’s attention and is the sport she will continue to play in college. She announced her intention on Monday to run for the track and field team at NC Wesleyan.
“At first, I was like, I was struggling really bad because I didn’t know if I was going to go to college or not,” said Minor, who considered putting sports aside and going to Pitt Community College. “So at first, I was going to go to Pitt if I didn’t get any scholarships. So I applied.
“I ended up getting help with a coach. And he told me to apply to his school because he got it when he saw me at track season. So I applied and like a week later, I got an email. And that day I got the email, I was like so excited.”
She intends to pursue a criminal justice degree at NCWC.
“I was so excited. Like I couldn’t think about anything else but that. I’m glad they gave me the opportunity to be in track.”
While she hasn’t made an official visit, she said she’s familiar with the campus and the college life she’ll be getting into now that she’s graduated from Southside.
“I’m currently in a group chat with all the coaches and some people that’s going to be running track with me,” Minor said. “I ended up making friends with some people on the track team.”
She’s taken some time off but will get back into the swing of things now that her college future is decided. And she’s excited to get that part of her life off and rolling.
“For track, it’s like it’s easier to meet your accomplishments,” Minor said. “And for one, it’s like an individual sport. So you get to focus more on yourself rather than just a whole team.
“I can’t wait, though. I’m really eager. But I know there’s going to be some competition because our school is not so big. But once you get to a college level, you’re going to have competition.
But that makes me even more excited because instead of just going to a college and there are no people to compete against, I’m just glad there’s going to be more athletic and talented people that I can compete against.”
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Emily Ausmus Hat Trick Leads U.S. Women Past Netherlands
World Championships: Emily Ausmus Hat Trick Leads U.S. Women Past Netherlands Emily Ausmus scored a hat trick Sunday as the United States took control of Group B with an 11-9 win over the Netherlands. The U.S. led most of the way. Goals by Ausmus and Jovana Sekulic gave the U.S. a 9-5 lead late in […]

World Championships: Emily Ausmus Hat Trick Leads U.S. Women Past Netherlands
Emily Ausmus scored a hat trick Sunday as the United States took control of Group B with an 11-9 win over the Netherlands.
The U.S. led most of the way. Goals by Ausmus and Jovana Sekulic gave the U.S. a 9-5 lead late in the third quarter. When Simone van der Kraats got the Dutch within 10-8 with 6:43 left, Emma Lineback had a ready answer. Amanda Longan backed the effort with eight saves.
Lineback scored on both of her shots. Ryann Neushul added two goals.
Lieke Rogge led Netherlands with three goals. Van de Kraats scored twice, but the U.S. limited her to 2-for-8 shooting. The U.S. has six points to lead Group B, with bottom-of-the-group Argentina next in the opening round.
China got its first win with a 29-9 decision over Argentina. Sanfeng Nong led the way with four goals and five assists. Yixin Shao shot 4-for-4 and added three assists, and Shang Zhou also scored four times.
Elsewhere on the third day at the OCBC Aquatic Centre and second day of women’s play, Australia pulled out a 19-15 slugfest over Italy. Alice Williams orchestrated the onslaught with four goals and five assists. Abby Andrews added five and two, and Charlize Andrews and Tilly Kearns each tallied hat tricks.
Chiara Ranalli led Italy with six goals, as the Italians fall to third in Group A.
Hungary turned up its offense with a 33-13 win over Japan, converting its 42 shots at a 79 percent rate. Vanda Valyi couldn’t miss, shooting 6-for-6 with three assists. Kata Hajdu scored seven goals and two assists, Natasa Rybanska was a perfect 5-for-5 shooting and Rita Keszthelyi tossed in five goals and five assists.
Greece also hit 30 goals in a 31-7 thumping of Croatia. Stefania Santa lit it up with five goals and six assists, while Foteini Tricha had five and three. Vasiliki Plevritou shot 4-for-4.
Cassidy Bell made eight saves as Great Britain shut down South Africa, 12-3. Lily Turner scored four goals. Toula Falvey and Harriet Dickens contributed hat tricks.
Mariona Terre and Martina Terre combined for eight saves as Spain limited France to one goal after halftime in a 23-6 romp. Anni Espar (two goals) and Bea Ortiz (one goal) dished four assists each. Elena Ruiz scored four times.
Morgan McDowell scored eight goals on 11 shots as New Zealand navigated past Singapore, 22-7.
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2025 MLB Draft: Day 1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The 2025 MLB Draft kicked off Sunday evening in Atlanta with the first three rounds. Rounds 4-20 will take place Monday beginning at 10:30 a.m. CT. JD Thompson, Milwaukee Brewers – Round 2, Pick 59RJ Austin, Baltimore Orioles – Round 3, Pick 93Cody Bowker, Philadelphia Phillies – Round 3, Pick 100 JD […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The 2025 MLB Draft kicked off Sunday evening in Atlanta with the first three rounds. Rounds 4-20 will take place Monday beginning at 10:30 a.m. CT.
JD Thompson, Milwaukee Brewers – Round 2, Pick 59
RJ Austin, Baltimore Orioles – Round 3, Pick 93
Cody Bowker, Philadelphia Phillies – Round 3, Pick 100
JD Thompson was the first Commodore selected in this year’s draft, going in the second round to the Milwaukee Brewers with the 59th pick.
Thompson totaled 164.0 innings over the past three seasons at Vandy, recording 219 strikeouts to just 61 walks. The southpaw earned six wins this spring and led all Commodores with 122 strikeouts. He was named Preseason All-America (D1Baseball) and Preseason All-SEC after a breakout sophomore campaign during which he was named to the ABCA/Rawlings All-Southeast Region Team.
RJ Austin was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles with the 93rd pick in the third round. Austin became the fifth Commodore to win a Gold Glove after putting up some of the nation’s best defensive stats in center field this season, totaling nearly 10 defensive runs saved. The Georgia native tallied six outfield assists and made nearly 140 putouts while committing just two errors. The junior also earned SEC All-Tournament Team and All-Defensive Team honors.
In three seasons, Austin hit .283 with 14 homers, 139 RBI, 40 doubles and six triples. He stole 54 bases and totaled 134 runs scored.
Cody Bowker was selected shortly after Austin as the Philadelphia Phillies drafted the righty with the 100th overall pick in the third round. Bowker registered 99 strikeouts over 72.0 innings for the Dores this season. He earned the win with 4.0 shutout innings vs. #21 Tennessee at the SEC Tournament. Bowker went 6.0 scoreless innings vs. Xavier on March 9, totaling 10 strikeouts with just one hit allowed. He didn’t allow a hit and struck out six over 5.0 scoreless innings vs. Saint Mary’s on Feb. 23 and threw 4.0 scoreless innings with six strikeouts in his Vandy debut vs. UC Irvine on Feb. 16.
Seven Commodores were selected in the 2024 MLB Draft led by pitchers Bryce Cunningham and Carter Holton who were both taken in the second round.
There have been multiple Commodores taken in every draft since 2004 with six or more players being selected in four consecutive drafts entering 2025. All-time, Vanderbilt has more than 200 players selected including an NCAA-leading 154 since 2004.
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