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Speak up to save Los Robles pediatrics

As most of you know, Los Robles Hospital is planning to close its pediatric ward July1. I think Los Robles is a great hospital with great leadership but I think this decision is a big mistake. The CEO cites that with a relatively low volume of children needing hospitalization, those beds would be better used […]

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As most of you know, Los Robles Hospital is planning to close its pediatric ward July1. I think Los Robles is a great hospital with great leadership but I think this decision is a big mistake.

The CEO cites that with a relatively low volume of children needing hospitalization, those beds would be better used for the growing number of sick adults and that low volume units could be a quality care liability.

Theoretically that could be true, but the Los Robles pediatric unit has 5-star experienced nurses supervised by either the patients’ own pediatrician or 5-star pediatric hospitalists taking care of the patient with close contact with the patients’ own doctor collaborating on the case.

Most pediatric admissions are brief for conditions such as jaundice, appendicitis, asthma flares, dehydration or cellulitis. My experience is that Los Robles takes care of those conditions better than any hospital I have seen.

Wouldn’t it be better to have those children in town with their own doctor and family at their side instead of the current plan to transfer these patients on the bumper-to-bumper 101? This plan is incredibly costly with potentially dangerous delays via ambulance and even more costly and hazardous via helicopter on patients who could be handled so well immediately at Los Robles.

Please contact the hospital and your politicians to convince HCA to keep this wonderful pediatric ward open. The Conejo Valley deserves the best for its children.

Kenneth Saul
Thousand Oaks
Dr, Saul serves as chief of pediatrics
for the Los Robles Hospital.

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Ohio Volleyball Announces 2025 Nonconference Schedule

Story Links ATHENS, Ohio – The Ohio volleyball team has released the nonconference portion of its 2025 schedule, as announced by interim head coach Kenzie Brinkman on Thursday, July 10.   “We’re excited to unveil this season’s volleyball schedule. It’s a challenging lineup including a Pittsburgh team that made it to […]

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ATHENS, Ohio – The Ohio volleyball team has released the nonconference portion of its 2025 schedule, as announced by interim head coach Kenzie Brinkman on Thursday, July 10.
 
“We’re excited to unveil this season’s volleyball schedule. It’s a challenging lineup including a Pittsburgh team that made it to the final four for the last four years. It will push our team and showcase the incredible talent we’ve been building the last couple years,” Brinkman said. “With some awesome returners and some incredible new faces, fan can expect high-energy matches and unforgettable moments all season long.”
 
The Mid-American Conference announced the in-league matchups for the 2025 season in the beginning of April; the release is available HERE. The previously announced MAC schedule has one update, Ohio’s home series versus Western Michigan. The series will now be played on Thursday, Nov. 13 and Friday, Nov. 14.
 
Ohio will kick off the 2025 season in the Convocation Center with a home tournament, the Bobcat Invitational. The Bobcats will host Bucknell, Iowa State and Eastern Illinois on Friday, Aug. 29 to Sunday, Aug. 31. Ohio will play Bucknell on Friday at 7 p.m. ET. On Saturday, the Bobcats will face Iowa State at 5 p.m. ET. Ohio will conclude the tournament with Eastern Illinois on Sunday at 12 p.m. ET.
 
The Bobcats will start September with the Chattanooga Classic in Chattanooga, Tenn. Ohio will face Cincinnati on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. ET. On Friday, Sept. 5, the Bobcats will face tournament host, UT Chattanooga, at 12 p.m. ET. Ohio will conclude the Chattanooga Classic on Sunday, Sept. 6 against Jacksonville State at 12 p.m. ET.
 
Ohio will continue nonconference play at the Tru by Hilton Dayton Beavercreek Invitational in Dayton, Ohio. The Bobcats will kick off the tournament against Ohio State on Friday, Sept. 12 at 3 p.m. ET. On Saturday, Sept. 13, Ohio is set to face Pittsburgh at 2 p.m. ET. The Bobcats will conclude the tournament against Wright State on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. ET.
 
The final weekend of Ohio’s nonconference schedule will be played at the Charlotte Invitational in Charlotte, N.C. The Bobcats will play two matches on Friday, Sept. 19. Ohio will face Maryland Eastern Shore at 10:30 a.m. ET and tournament host, Charlotte, at 6:30 p.m. ET. Ohio is set to conclude the tournament with a match against Furman on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 12 p.m. ET.
 
2025 Volleyball Season Tickets
Season tickets for the 2025 Ohio volleyball season are now available HERE. There are three seating options: Courtside ($105), Reserved ($75) and General Admission ($45). The sections for the reserved tickets are 1-4 behind the team bench while the rest of the arena is general admission.
 
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2025 Providence Journal Rhode Island All State Boys Volleyball Team

Here’s how high-school athletes are chosen for The Providence Journal All-State awards The Providence Journal has been selecting high school All-State teams for more than 80 years. Here’s what goes into our calculation. Journal Staff The Providence Journal is proud to announce the 2025 All-State Volleyball first and second teams. The Journal Sports staff, with […]

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The Providence Journal is proud to announce the 2025 All-State Volleyball first and second teams. The Journal Sports staff, with some help from the coaches associations, determine the first- and second-team members. All first-team members were nominees for Player of the Year in that sport, and winners were announced at the All-State Awards show held June 18 at the Providence Performing Arts Center, featuring Rhode Island FC midfielder Clay Holstad.

The 2025 Providence Journal All-State Boys Volleyball

First Team

Ryan Harrington, North Kingstown

Outside hitter, senior

Harrington was a treat to watch over the last three seasons. He earned a spot on the Journal’s first-team All-State squad last season, and this year, he brings home more honors. The undersized outside hitter was a threat to win a point at any time and for that reason, he’s earned the Providence Journal’s Player of the Year award. Harrington also has a wicked serve and led NK to back-to-back runner-up finishes in Division I. North Kingstown will certainly miss Harrington as he competes for Stevenson University’s beach volleyball team next year.

Charles Pincince, Cranston East

Outside hitter, senior

Pincince was one of the most powerful hitters in the state this past season. His calm demeanor on the court made him the perfect go-to for Cranston East in crunch time and he always delivered. The senior led the Thunderbolts to their first state championship with a five-set win over North Kingstown. Pincince was named to the second team last year, but jumps up to the state’s highest honors for the first time in his career this season.

Cody Tow, North Kingstown

Outside hitter, senior

Tow makes his second consecutive appearance on the Providence Journal All-State first team. His reliable play at the net gave North Kingstown plenty of hitting options over the years. Tow finished with 236 kills this past spring and 24 aces. He also made the Journal’s second team as a sophomore.

Christopher Benell, La Salle

Middle, senior

La Salle wasn’t able to defend its title this season, but that didn’t stop Benell from having a standout spring. The 6-foot-4 middle blocker delivered big hits and was tremendous defensively for the Rams. He finished with 20 solo blocks, and 71 total, with 166 kills. This is his first appearance on the Journal’s All-State team.

Dennis Dixon, Cranston East

Middle, senior

Dixon was probably the most athletic player in the state this past season. His defense helped power Cranston East to the state crown and his hitting ability was a welcome addition. Dixon’s vertical made him a threat, but his best trait was his ability to hang in the air longer than most. The senior could wait until the last second before delivering a hit and it was impossible to defend.

Caleb Xum, Cranston East

Setter, senior

Xum was the best setter in the state this past season. But he made the unselfish move to libero for the state championship. The senior’s defense was more important to Cranston East’s title chances than his ability to direct the offense. Xum was all over the court in the championship match and the Thunderbolts benefited from it as they upset North Kingstown.

Stephen Dufour, North Kingstown

Libero, senior

Dufour lands on the Providence Journal All-State first team for the second straight season. The senior tallied 253 digs this past season with 16 aces in the defensive specialist position. He helped lead NK to a runner-up finish for the second consecutive spring.  

The 2025 Providence Journal All-State Boys Volleyball Second Team

OH — Jamilson De Pina Almeida, Central Falls, Senior

OH — Jahmir Evans, La Salle, Senior

OH — Masiah Prak-Preaster, Coventry, Senior

MB — Jackson Colton, Lincoln, Senior

MB — Henry Kenyon, Westerly, Junior

S — Sebastian DeCubellis, Lincoln, Senior

L — Ty Cotta, La Salle, Senior



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Volleyball to Celebrate 50 Years in 2025 – Ole Miss Athletics

OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss volleyball program is set to honor the many who have impacted the program as it celebrates fifty years in advance of the 2025 regular season.   Throughout the entirety of the 2025 season, Ole Miss athletics and the volleyball program will honor and recognize many who have contributed to […]

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OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss volleyball program is set to honor the many who have impacted the program as it celebrates fifty years in advance of the 2025 regular season.
 
Throughout the entirety of the 2025 season, Ole Miss athletics and the volleyball program will honor and recognize many who have contributed to the success and legacy of the program.
 
Fans also have the opportunity to ensure success over the next 50 years of Ole Miss volleyball by donating a $50 gift to the Grove Collective in support of the program.
 
The program has tallied over 800 wins, reached five NCAA Tournaments and won the 2017 NIVC championship. Nineteen student-athletes have earned All-SEC honors, 16 have earned AVCA All-Region and three have been named All-Americans as the program has blossomed over generations of standout student-athletes.
 
The success of the program has built on the foundation of countless student-athletes who have gone on to earn a degree from the University of Mississippi and take their talents throughout the world.
 
Be sure to follow OleMissVB on all social platforms and stay tuned for content throughout the season featuring former coaches and players.
 
Get rewarded for attending events by joining Rebel Rewards powered by Coca-Cola, the official fan loyalty program of the Ole Miss Rebels. Download the Ole Miss Sports mobile app, sign up for a Rebel Rewards account, and start earning points immediately that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes and experiences.
 
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Rebels by following Ole Miss Volleyball on X at @OleMissVB, on Instagram at @olemissvb and on Facebook at Ole Miss Volleyball. See exclusive photo and video content from behind the scenes and connect in real time with everything Ole Miss.
 





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Shipyard park in Green Bay to include climbing wall, volleyball courts

The next phase of The Shipyard redevelopment could bring a new dog park, large concert venue and beach volleyball courts to the area along the Fox River. Construction of a 225-unit apartment will start this year, but work on the second phase of improvements won’t start until 2026. Renderings of The Shipyard park’s features were […]

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The next phase of The Shipyard redevelopment could bring a new dog park, large concert venue and beach volleyball courts to the area along the Fox River.

Construction of a 225-unit apartment will start this year, but work on the second phase of improvements won’t start until 2026.

Renderings of The Shipyard park’s features were revealed at the city’s Parks Committee meeting July 9. The new park would include:

  • An exercise area with a climbing wall and areas for yard games
  • Dog park in a fenced area
  • A couple beach volleyball courts suitable for leagues or multiple teams along the Fox River
  • Plenty of outdoor and terraced seating areas
  • A kids’ playground
  • Shipyard-themed art sculpture
  • Concession stand
  • Splash pad with music and LED lighting
  • Stage and lawn area to hold shows for up to 4,000 people

Some of the playground equipment would be themed like a crane or boat to uniquely represent The Shipyard area.

City parks director Dan Ditscheit said the consultant is 50% done with the design so the renderings of the new park could change.

“This gives you the general character of what we’re looking at,” Ditscheit said.

Construction of the park is scheduled to begin in spring 2026. About $10 million, including $5 million through a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant, will go toward this phase of Shipyard improvements.

Under the first phase of improvements, to The Shipyard, a riverfront promenade, fishing pier, floating docks and kayak launch were installed along the Fox River in 2024. Merge Urban Development will get started on constructing a 225-unit, three building mixed-use project this year. The first two buildings will have 109 units that will be connected through a skywalk.

The final, third phase of Shipyard redevelopment, if the city finds funding for it, would create an outdoor market area consisting of shipping containers around the park, Ditscheit said.

Contact Benita Mathew at bmathew@gannett.com.



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NWC volleyball hosts high school camp

Northwest College kicked off its summer activities in June with a camp hosting high school athletes from around the region, led by new coach Nicole Buck alongside former NCAA Division I men’s volleyball coach Tom Peterson. Over the three day camp, the Trappers welcomed in several dozen high schoolers to Cabre Gym, while also hosting […]

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Northwest College kicked off its summer activities in June with a camp hosting high school athletes from around the region, led by new coach Nicole Buck alongside former NCAA Division I men’s volleyball coach Tom Peterson.

Over the three day camp, the Trappers welcomed in several dozen high schoolers to Cabre Gym, while also hosting younger athletes at Powell Middle School with local high school coaches.

“It was really nice to have that many girls because you just want to be able to grow the sport of volleyball, and you want kids to be able to take advantage of opportunities,” Buck said. “Then it just gives us a chance to see what kind of talent and potential is out there in the next few years, kids that we might be able to recruit. It’s good to have some of our incoming and returning athletes here too, to kind of evaluate and see what kind of kids caught their eye as well.”

Helping with the camp was Peterson, a two-time NCAA Division I national champion and now NCAA Division III national champion coach who brought his experience to the gym and gave the high schoolers an opportunity to learn from one of the best coaches in the country.

“It’s really incredible to have Tom here. I mean, we were joking because after they won the national championship, a couple of his athletes asked Chat GPT who were the top 10 greatest volleyball coaches of all time, and he was listed as No. 2,” Buck said. “It’s just kind of cool. He obviously has so many years of experience and so much knowledge that even though I’ve known him for so many years, I learn something new every time I’m around him. And I love that the kids can have that opportunity too.”

She said bringing in Peterson pushed the camp to another level, bringing out more competition from the players that allowed them to stretch their abilities and find that next level.

Holding this camp so early in the summer, Buck said it allowed her to get new connections in the area heading into her first season as the Trapper coach, and get a better understanding of the athletes who are soon to be graduating.

“It helps build the recruiting pool for sure. I walked away with probably 10 new contacts that I didn’t really have, and it helps me better understand our local kids and coaches too,” Buck said. “I love getting local kids when we can, it helps build those relationships. Recruiting is such a numbers game, and so it just adds more numbers and you get to see for yourself, instead of just on film, what some of these kids are capable of.”

After the camp, Buck is hopeful the campers took a number of things back with them to their high school seasons, whether that be new skills or drills, along with a new sense of understanding why they train the way they do.

“Tom and his player, they don’t just talk about skills or philosophies,” Buck said. “They really help the kids try to understand kind of the why behind things and maybe, why do we do it this way in this situation? They do a lot of situational training, so I just hope they take away having their mind stretched as much as their physical abilities.”

She said it was a blessing to start the summer with the camp, and said it was important to have so many kids see the campus.

“I think it was a good thing for our community and our school, and I’m excited that more and more kids are getting on our campus,” Buck said. “I hope they also take away that Northwest is a pretty cool place to be.”





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Volleyball Reveals Challenging Slate For 2025

CONWAY, S.C. – Twelve home matches and nine matches against teams that competed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament highlight the 2025 Coastal Carolina volleyball schedule released Thursday.     The 2025 campaign features 28 contests, comprising 12 non-conference and 16 Sun Belt Conference matches. The Chanticleers will host three power conference teams (Maryland, North Carolina, […]

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CONWAY, S.C. – Twelve home matches and nine matches against teams that competed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament highlight the 2025 Coastal Carolina volleyball schedule released Thursday.  
 
The 2025 campaign features 28 contests, comprising 12 non-conference and 16 Sun Belt Conference matches. The Chanticleers will host three power conference teams (Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina) and travel to two others (Miami, NC State) before beginning league play the last weekend of September.  
 
“We were able to put together a challenging non-conference schedule for the 2025 season that will prepare us for a robust Sun Belt slate,” Chanticleer head coach Steve Loeswick said. “We’re proud to welcome some top-tier programs to Conway this fall and showcase an elite level of competition to our community in our pursuit of another championship.” 
 
The 2025 campaign begins at home with Labor Day weekend matches against Maryland (Aug. 29) and North Carolina (Aug. 31), before hosting South Carolina (Sept. 3) to conclude its season-opening three-match homestand.  
 
The Chants will be on the road for the remainder of the month, heading first to Davidson, N.C., for three matches in the Wildcat Classic (Sept. 5-6), then traveling to Raleigh for three more matches in the Wolfpack Invitational (Sept. 12-14) the following weekend.   
 
CCU will face the 2024 MEAC champion Delaware State during the Wildcat Classic, along with Elon and host Davidson. It will also face off against Horizon League winner Cleveland State at the Wolfpack Invitational, as well as Utah Valley, and host NC State. 
  
The Chants will head to South Florida for back-to-back matches against Miami (Sept. 18) and FIU (Sept. 19) in the 305 Invitational before closing the non-conference slate at home against UNCW (Oct. 15).  
  
Coastal opens Sun Belt play against Marshall (Sept. 26-27) in Huntington, W.Va., and welcomes Old Dominion (Oct. 3-4) to the HTC Center the first weekend of October to open its home conference slate.  
 
The Chanticleers will also host Sun Belt opponents James Madison (Oct. 17-18), Appalachian State (Oct. 24-25), and South Alabama (Nov. 14-15). 
 
The Chants’ other SBC road matches are against Georgia State (Oct. 9-10), Georgia Southern (Oct. 31-Nov. 1), and reigning conference champion Texas State (Nov. 7-8). 
  
Coastal Carolina will also travel to the College of Charleston for an exhibition game on Aug. 23.   
 
The 2025 Sun Belt Conference Championship will be held Nov. 19-23 at the Foley Events Center in Foley, Ala.

For complete coverage of CCU volleyball, follow the Chants on social media @CoastalVB (Twitter/Instagram), facebook.com/CCUChanticleers (Facebook), @GoCCUSports (Instagram), or visit the official home of Coastal Carolina Athletics at goccusports.com. 

 



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