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Meet the new Majority Rules Team! Mizzou Tigers Olympic Sports

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4 months ago

August 3, 2025

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Meet the new Majority Rules Team! Mizzou Tigers Olympic Sports

Greetings!

We started our Majority Rules podcast —aptly named for the Olympic Sports athletes that make up the majority of Mizzou’s student athlete population— last year and recorded 30 (!) episodes… and I coughed my way through approximately 20-25 of them (sorry about that).

Unfortunately, the crew can’t stay together forever, though, and people graduate —bye, Abigail — and move on to other endeavors, including other Rock M beats. Since I decided that beats would switch over on the arbitrary date of August 1, it seemed like as good of a time as any to re-introduce the crew, say some goodbyes (though they are always welcome back) and let you get to know the new faces!

I’ve divided the group into several self-explanatory categories.

Head Lady in Charge

Karen Steger

I’ve been gracing Rock M’s digital pages since August 2019 after starting as a volunteer editor. Besides reading everything submitted —well, almost everything (sometimes we put out too much content to keep up with)— I wrote some Links/Morning Commute posts a couple times a week for years. I added softball to my reporting after spending the 2021 Super Regionals out on the berm with my lawn chair, iPad and a beer, and I decided to make it press-box official for the 2022 season. In 2023, after attending a gymnastics meet, I formally added that to my beat, and I’m slowly wading (see what I did there?) back into swimming content as well, as I’m a swammer and former high school coach. Fun Fact— I’ve won two team state titles as a head coach!

I’m originally from StL (Florissant) and went to school at Mizzou before moving to Charlotte, NC to teach elementary/coach high school for eight years. I moved back to CoMo in the summer of 2012 and I’ve been working at the J-School as a project coordinator for around 3.5 years, and I also teach an online PR & image management course that’s catered towards student-athletes and hopeful influencers. I root for all St. Louis teams, the Chiefs (Nicky Bolts 4ever!!!), and a variety of NBA teams who feature Mizzou alums, as well as some who don’t (Celtics, Pacers, Lakers). I’m also massive women’s sports supporter and keep up with all things WNBA. I am a champion of the “little guy,” which is why I am so passionate about ~~non-revenue~~ Olympic sports at Mizzou and leading this team. When I’m not working, you can probably catch me at a Mizzou sporting event— I go to pretty much every football game and I have VB, WBB & MBB season tickets. I’m super excited about this crew and can’t wait to get started.

The Newbies

Sophie Silvers

Hey, everybody! My name is Sophie Silvers, and I will be a rising sophomore this year at Mizzou. I am one of the newest members at Rock M and will start my year writing about XC and finish off the year writing about Track & Field. During my freshman year, I co-wrote the cross-country beat for The Maneater, MU’s student-run newspaper. During the spring semester, I wrote multiple features for The Maneater on various club sports around campus and gained an understanding of the experiences of non-D1 athletes as well. I will continue writing for them as well this year.

Another place I like to call home away from MU is Los Angeles, California. I have lived there all of my life and chose to go to Mizzou because of the astounding opportunities and experiences I have had. Since high school, I have enjoyed writing about sports and started to follow in-depth the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ever since, I have been a die-hard fan. Throughout high school, I ran track & field and played softball, where I was able to find a passion for running and the tranquility it provides me. Sports have been a constant commodity in my life, and I cannot wait to cover Mizzou XC & Track & Field this year and tackle this wonderful opportunity!

Colin Simmons

Hello, everybody! I am Colin Simmons, and I am a rising sophomore at Mizzou. As it says, I am new to Rock M and I will get my start on the soccer beat. I will also be helping out a mentor of mine, Dylan Heinrich, come volleyball season. During my freshman year, I contributed to The Maneater (Mizzou’s student newspaper), covering soccer, volleyball, and men’s basketball. I will be an editor of its sports section this coming school year. This Summer, I have had the opportunity to intern with Brooklyn Nets On SI to round out my writing experience.

On the personal side of things, I am from Omaha, Nebraska (but I was raised a Missouri boy through and through). My parents met while studying at the University of Missouri’s Medical School and found their footing later in Nebraska. Being from a place with no professional sports teams, I identified with Missouri sports like the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. I am also a die-hard Indiana Pacers fan (Paul George was my favorite player growing up). I played sports throughout high school and still find comfort in shooting hoops or throwing a football around. I am excited to dive into Mizzou Soccer this fall and grow as a journalist and person this year!

The Old Heads

Dylan Heinrich

Howdy, everyone! My name is Dylan Heinrich, and I will be a rising junior this year. I started with Rock M in the spring of 2024, spending my first year covering soccer and women’s basketball (with a pinch of softball). This year I will still be the primary beat writer for women’s hoops, but I am making the move to volleyball this year! I have been a key contributor on the Majority Rules podcast, and can’t wait for year two with a some familiar (and new) faces! Olympic sports mean the world to me, as I have been covering them at the collegiate level for the past three years at Rock M, The Maneater (Mizzou student newspaper) and the Rocky Mountain Collegian (Colorado St. student newspaper).

Outside of writing Olympic Sports, I work for Mizzou Broadcast Operations as a camera operator, where I have gotten to work sports such as football, men’s basketball and baseball (writer’s note: You would not BELIEVE how cold it is at the top perch of Faurot Field). In addition, I am the new General Manager for Mizzou Student Media after spending two years as a member of MSM. Other fun facts is I’m originally from Fort Collins, Colorado; which means I am a big time Broncos, Nuggets and Avs fan. Sports have always been a huge part of my life, and I’m very excited to cover some of the most interesting teams Mizzou has to offer.

True Deck (only been here a couple months, but still…)

Hey, everybody! My name is True Deck and I am one of the newer members of Rock M Nation. I spend a lot of time doing football recruiting writing with Rock M+ but I also help out when I can around Rock M Nation. (editor’s note: and we are very thankful for that.) I’m headed into my senior year in the Mizzou J-School and have spent time at the Columbia Missourian covering high school sports and Mizzou softball. I’ll be continuing my softball coverage this spring with Rock M Nation, sharing the beat with Karen.

I grew up in Chesterfield, Missouri, a St. Louis Suburb. My dad raised me into a crazy sports fan and it’s something I hope to share with my future kids! I grew up playing soccer and had the opportunity to visit my favorite team, Liverpool, and meet the team’s star player when I was young. I’ve been a huge Liverpool fan ever since. Aside from soccer, I enjoy watching the St. Louis Blues, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Green Bay Packers (my dad went to college in Wisconsin). I’m super excited to get back on the scene!

Back, Back, Back Again

Matthew Smith

Good day, Tiger fans! My name is Matthew Smith and I am currently covering the Mizzou Wrestling team once again for the coming season. I was previously on staff a couple years back in the same role. Prior to stepping in at Rock M, I was a freelance writer covering multiple sports within the Missouri border (Mizzou, Chiefs, Royals). During my brief stint away from Rock M, I continued to cover the wrestling program on a different platform (FloWrestling).

After stepping away from Flo to spend more time with my wife and two beautiful daughters, I decided it was time to get back on the scene and resume coverage of one of my favorite sports to cover and compete in. Getting another opportunity to write for Rock M is a blessing as this family is welcoming and provides a great circle to communicate among other talented journalists. Mizzou is a top tiered University and Tiger Style is once again on the rise. I look forward to providing news and coverage for all wrestling fans and am excited to get back to work!

Sweet Farewells (from Olympic Sports)

Matthew Gustafson

Hello again! My name is Matthew Gustafson and for the last two years, I’ve been the volleyball and wrestling beat writer at this site. This past season, I was also a baseball beat reporter and co-host of the Majority Rules podcast with many of our other Olympic sports writers. I also filled in on spring football coverage and a variety of other sports, and was the creator and host of the Over The Net and Tiger Style Explored interview series. I’m a Chicago native and diehard Cubs fan, and many of you might not know that baseball is actually my favorite sport. I’ve worked in the Frontier League (same league as the Gateway Grizzlies, for our St. Louis folks), an independent baseball league, for the past nine years and was the No. 2 broadcaster for the Washington Wild Things this summer. Rock M was my go-to site for Mizzou athletics news as I became interested in attending the J School, and going from a daily reader to a writer for the site has given me so many incredible opportunities and experiences. (Editor’s Fun Fact: I remember Matthew’s J-School visit quite vividly, and he was treated to lunch by me and the School’s finest sports journalists at the time, including Anthony Kristensen, Arkansas beat writer at Whole Hog Sports, and Chris Blake, Editorial Producer at MLB.

For our Olympic sports readers, you likely won’t see as much of me this year as I transition to my new role at the site: covering football and men’s basketball as a beat writer. I’m incredibly excited for the new role and the experiences it will add, and I hope to do the job justice. Thanks to everyone who has read, watched, or listened to me over these past two years, and I know we’ve got some fantastic new writers that will continue to give us the best Olympic sports coverage around! (Editor’s Note: I’ll be shocked if he doesn’t turn up on a Majority Rules podcast or two)

Rory Whetstone

Hey, everyone! My name is a Rory Whetstone, and I’ll be a rising senior this school year. I’m from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, and (just like Matthew) am a diehard Cubs fan – I’m not even kidding I was almost named after Kosuke Fukudome. I’m also a huge hockey nerd, obsessed with the Blackhawks and also the New York Islanders. Lastly, yes, I’m a struggling Chicago Bears fan. Based on all these interests, I’m sure it was quite easy to gather that I came to Mizzou for sports journalism. At school, I’ve been involved in a variety of outlets. I was a part of at Southeastern Fourteen (Sidenote; I got this gig thanks to Karen. Freshmen, my biggest piece of advice is to read those Canvas notifications of the “Weekly Opportunities”) covering football and men’s basketball. I also am a member of KCOU and have had a weekly show since sophomore year. Additionally, I recently joined Mizzou Club Hockey as their sideline reporter. Internship wise, I was at Marquee Sports Network two years ago in the programming department, and this year I landed a dream gig. This summer, I’m at MLB Network working in Production News/Assignment Desk, an absolute DREAM come true.

Even if I’m moving to a different side of Rock M, I’m still quite new to the family. I joined this past year to cover a wide range of Olympic sports and also to chime in on the Majority Rules podcast. This endeavor has allowed me to pour my thoughts into writing and grow in more ways than one. I truly think writing has made me a stronger, more well-rounded reporter. Moving to the football (and basketball) beat this year alongside Matthew is such a privilege, and I can’t wait to hit the ground running. I hope to bring the passion that Rock M has thoroughly supplied on this beat over the years. Being a sports reporter has been a goal of mine since I saw Erin Andrews on the TV when I was younger, and the staff here has been excellent in supporting me as a woman in sports. Well – I hope you’ll follow along with Matthew and I this football season, and continue to follow along with Olympic Sports and this wonderful group listed above!

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Blue Devils Celebrate 2025 Season at Annual Awards Banquet

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15 minutes ago

December 10, 2025

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DURHAM, N.C. – Duke track & field and cross country held its annual awards banquet Monday to celebrate the achievements from the 2024-25 track & field season and 2025 cross country campaign. Awards were presented to 14 individuals by A. Morris Williams, Jr. Track & Field Director Shawn Wilbourn and other members of the coaching staff in recognition for their excellence during the calendar year.

Women’s Cross Country MVP – Stephanie Moss:

2025 NCAA All-Southeast Region

2025 All-ACC

Registered a 6K personal best (19:35.4) at the NCAA Cross Country Championships

Placed ninth via a time of 19:41.4 at the NCAA Southeast Regional

Hit the tape in 19:47.8 and took 11th at the ACC Cross Country Championships

Took 25th in the 6K at the Nuttycombe Invitational (20:22.0) and Gans Creek Classic (19:56.6)

Won the 3K at the season-opening tri meet with North Carolina A&T and N.C. Central behind a personal best of 9:58.9

Men’s Cross Country MVP – Charlie Siebert:

Hit the tape in 30:27.1 for a 10K PR, good for 32nd at the NCAA Southeast Regional

Posted a personal best of 23:47.9 in the 8K at the ACC Cross Country Championships

Completed race in 24:32.5 at the Nuttycombe Invitational

Finished runner-up via a 4K personal best (11:51.5) at the tri meet with North Carolina A&T and N.C. Central

Women’s Track Athlete of the Year – Lauren Tolbert:

2025 USTFCCCA Outdoor All-America First Team – 800m, 4x400m

2025 ACC Outdoor Champion – 4x400m

2025 Outdoor All-ACC First Team – 4x400m

2025 Outdoor All-ACC Second Team – 800m

2025 ACC Indoor Champion – 4x400m

2025 Indoor All-ACC First Team – 4x400m

Fifth in the 800m (1:59.88) and 4x400m (3:27.40) at the NCAA Outdoor Championships; Set 800m PR (1:59.39) in the prelims

First as a member of the 4x400m (3:28.81) and fifth in the 800m (2:01.96) at the ACC Outdoor Championships

First via a personal best in the 400m (51.72) and second with the 4x400m (3:30.46) at the Mt. SAC Relays

First in the 400m (51.83) and 800m (2:01.87), second as part of the 4x400m (3:36.14) at the Duke Invitational

Won as a member of the 4x400m (3:28.82) and took second in the 800m (2:03.09) at the Jim Click Shootout

First in the 400m (51.86) and with the 4x400m (3:31.31) and set a PR in the 200m (23.63) at Raleigh Relays

First as a member of the 4x400m (3:31.88) at the ACC Indoor Championships

Third in the 800m (2:02.75) at the Tiger Paw Invitational

First via a PR in the 500m (1:10.49), first on the 4x400m (3:34.12) and third in the 800m (2:07.85) at the Doc Hale VT Meet

First via a PR in the 600m (1:28.15), first with the 4x400m (3;36.82) and third in the 400m (54.29) at the Hokie Invitational

First in the 300m at the Virginia Tech Invitational with a personal best of 37.67 seconds

First with the 4x400m (3:44.66), fourth in the 200m (24.35) and fifth in the 1000m with a PR (2:50.67) at the Liberty Kickoff

Men’s Track Athlete of the Year – Aden Bandukwala:

2025 Outdoor All-ACC Second Team – 800m

Competed in the 800m (1:52.55) at the NCAA East Regional

Clocked an 800m PR (1:46.99) and took fifth at the ACC Outdoor Championships

First in the 800m (1:47.53) at Duke Twilight

Ran a personal best of 3:46.87 in the 1500m at Penn Relays

First in the 800m (1:49.21) and fourth as part of the 4x400m (3:12.71) at the Duke Invitational

Competed in the 800m (1:50.46) and as part of the 4x400m (3:09.63) and DMR (9:39.66) at the ACC Indoor Championships

Posted PRs in the mile (4:04.27) and 3000m (8:25.86) at the BU Valentine Invite

Fifth in 500m at the Doc Hale VT Meet via a personal best of 1:05.07

Ran a personal best in the 1000m (2:24.89) in the 1000m at the Hokie Invitational

First in the 800m (1:51.22) and fourth in the 1000m (2:25.83)

Women’s Field Athlete of the Year – Gemma Tutton:

2025 USTFCCCA Outdoor All-America Honorable Mention – Pole Vault

2025 ACC Outdoor Bronze Medalist – Pole Vault

2025 Outdoor All-ACC First Team – Pole Vault

2025 Indoor All-ACC Second Team – Pole Vault

Vaulted 4.09m at the NCAA Outdoor Championships

Third in the pole vault (4.32m) at the ACC Outdoor Championships

First in the pole vault (4.40m) at Duke Twilight

Third in the pole vault (4.17m) at the Charlotte Invitational

Fourth in the pole vault (3.92m) at the Wake Forest Invitational

Vaulted a personal best of 4.42m to win the Duke Invitational

Fourth in the pole vault (3.95m) at Raleigh Relays

Cleared 4.22m at the ACC Indoor Championships

First in the pole vault (4.11m) at the Dick Taylor Carolina Challenge

Men’s Field Athlete of the Year – Christian Toro:

USTFCCCA Outdoor All-America First Team – Hammer Throw

2025 ACC Outdoor Champion – Hammer Throw

2025 Outdoor All-ACC First Team – Hammer Throw

2025 Indoor All-ACC Second Team – Weight Throw

Eighth in the hammer throw (68.94m) at the NCAA Outdoor Championships

First in the hammer throw at Duke Twilight (68.87m) and the ACC Outdoor Championships (68.35m)

Recorded a personal best (70.13m) and took first in the hammer throw at the Duke Invitational

Third in the hammer throw (69.45m) at the Jim Click Shootout

Threw the hammer 69.47m to finish runner-up at Raleigh Relays

Fifth via a personal best in the weight throw (20.53m) at the ACC Indoor Championships

Second in the weight throw at the Liberty Kickoff (20.28m), Doc Hale VT Meet (20.26m) and Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational (19.47m)

Women’s Most Improved Senior – Abby Geiser & Megan McGinnis:
Abby Geiser

2025 USTFCCCA Outdoor All-America Second Team – 4x100m

2025 ACC Outdoor Bronze Medalist – 4x100m

2025 Outdoor All-ACC Second Team – 4x100m

Raced at the NCAA Outdoor Championships as a member of the 4x100m (43.77)

Ran a 100m personal best (11.32) in the prelims of the NCAA East Regional

Third as a member of the 4x100m (43.97) at the ACC Outdoor Championships

Second as a member of the 4x100m (43.42) and third in the 200m (23.62) at the Mt. SAC Relays

Second in the 100m (11.51) at the Duke Invitational

Second as part of the 4x100m (43.94) and fourth in the 100m (11.35) at the Jim Click Shootout

First as part of the 4x100m (44.8), third as part of the 4x400m (3:37.17) and fourth in the 100m (11.44) at Raleigh Relays

Fourth as a member of the 4x400m (3:50.26) at the Doc Hale VT Meet

Third in the 200m (24.39) and fourth in the 60m (7.58) at the Hokie Invitational

Second in the 60m (7.46) at the Dick Taylor Carolina Challenge

Second in the 60m (7.45) and fourth in the 300m (38.99) at the Liberty Kickoff

Megan McGinnis

2025 USTFCCCA Outdoor All-America First Team – 4x400m

2025 ACC Outdoor Champion – 4x400m

2025 Outdoor All-ACC First Team – 4x400m

2025 ACC Indoor Champion – 4x400m

2025 Indoor All-ACC First Team – 4x400m

Fifth as a member of the 4x400m (3:27.40) at the NCAA Outdoor Championships

First as a member of the 4x400m (3:28.81) at the ACC Outdoor Championships

Second as part of the 4x400m (3:30.46) and fourth in the 200m (23.70) at the Mt. SAC Relays

Runner-up as part of the 4x400m (3:36.14) and third in the 200m (23.62) at the Duke Invitational

First on the 4x400m (3:28.82), second in the 400m (52.63) and fifth on the 4x100m (3:28.82) at the Jim Click Shootout

First as a member of the 4x400m (3:31.31) and fourth in the 200m (23.49) at Raleigh Relays

Won as part of the 4x400m (3:31.88) at the ACC Indoor Championships

Took first with the 4x400m (3:34.12), second in the 400m (54.14) and third in the 200m (24.33) at the Doc Hale VT Meet

First as a member of the 4x400m (3:36.82) and fifth in the 400m (54.88) at the Hokie Invitational

Fourth in the 200m (24.73) at the Virginia Tech Invitational

Runner-up in the 200m (24.27) and third in the 300m (38.62) and with the 4x400m (3:47.33) at the Liberty Kickoff

Men’s Most Improved Senior – Michael Bennett & Max Forte:
Michael Bennett

2025 USTFCCCA Outdoor All-America Second Team – 4x400m

2025 Outdoor All-ACC Second Team – Decathlon

2025 Indoor All-ACC Second Team – Heptathlon

Fifth as a member of the 4x400m (3:27.40) at the NCAA Outdoor Championships

First as a member of the 4x400m (3:28.81) at the ACC Outdoor Championships

Second as part of the 4x400m (3:30.46) and fourth in the 200m (23.70) at the Mt. SAC Relays

Runner-up as part of the 4x400m (3:36.14) and third in the 200m (23.62) at the Duke Invitational

First on the 4x400m (3:28.82), second in the 400m (52.63) and fifth on the 4x100m (3:28.82) at the Jim Click Shootout

First as a member of the 4x400m (3:31.31) and fourth in the 200m (23.49) at Raleigh Relays

Won as part of the 4x400m (3:31.88) at the ACC Indoor Championships

Took first with the 4x400m (3:34.12), second in the 400m (54.14) and third in the 200m (24.33) at the Doc Hale VT Meet

First as a member of the 4x400m (3:36.82) and fifth in the 400m (54.88) at the Hokie Invitational

Fourth in the 200m (24.73) at the Virginia Tech Invitational

Runner-up in the 200m (24.27) and third in the 300m (38.62) and with the 4x400m (3:47.33) at the Liberty Kickoff

Max Forte

2025 ACC Outdoor Bronze Medalist – Long Jump

2025 Outdoor All-ACC Second Team – Long Jump

Fifth as a member of the 4x400m (3:27.40) at the NCAA Outdoor Championships

First as a member of the 4x400m (3:28.81) at the ACC Outdoor Championships

Second as part of the 4x400m (3:30.46) and fourth in the 200m (23.70) at the Mt. SAC Relays

Runner-up as part of the 4x400m (3:36.14) and third in the 200m (23.62) at the Duke Invitational

First on the 4x400m (3:28.82), second in the 400m (52.63) and fifth on the 4x100m (3:28.82) at the Jim Click Shootout

First as a member of the 4x400m (3:31.31) and fourth in the 200m (23.49) at Raleigh Relays

Won as part of the 4x400m (3:31.88) at the ACC Indoor Championships

Took first with the 4x400m (3:34.12), second in the 400m (54.14) and third in the 200m (24.33) at the Doc Hale VT Meet

First as a member of the 4x400m (3:36.82) and fifth in the 400m (54.88) at the Hokie Invitational

Fourth in the 200m (24.73) at the Virginia Tech Invitational

Runner-up in the 200m (24.27) and third in the 300m (38.62) and with the 4x400m (3:47.33) at the Liberty Kickoff

Women’s Hell Raiser Award – Braelyn Baker:

2025 USTFCCCA All-America First Team – 4x400m

2025 USTFCCCA All-America Second Team – 400mH, 4x100m

2025 ACC Women’s Outdoor Freshman of the Year

2025 ACC Outdoor Silver Medalist – 400m

2025 ACC Outdoor Bronze Medalist – 200m, 4x100m

2025 Outdoor All-ACC First Team – 200m, 400m, 4x100m

2025 Indoor ACC Champion – 4x400m

2025 Indoor All-ACC First Team – 4x400m

Fifth as a member of the 4x400m (3:27.40) and ninth in the 400mH (56.35) at the NCAA Outdoor Championships

Also posted a personal best at the national meet in the 400mH prelims (56.35)

Second in the 400m (51.69) and third in the 200m (22.83) at the ACC Outdoor Championships, both coming via personal bests

Finished third at the ACC Outdoor Championships as a member of the 4x100m (43.97)

Second in the 200m (23.25) at Duke Twilight

Runner-up at the Mt. SAC Relays as a member of the 4x100m (43.42) and 4x400m (3:30.46)

Second in the 200m (23.57) and third in the 400m (53.13) at the Duke Invitational

First as part of the 4x400m (3:28.82), second on the 4x100m (43.94) and fourth in the 400mH (57.25) at the Jim Click Shootout

First as part of the 4x100m (44.80) and 4x400m (3:31.31), third in the 100m (11.38 PR) and 400mH (58.37) at Raleigh Relays

First as a member of the 4x400m (3:31.88) and sixth in the 200m (23.62) at the ACC Indoor Championships

Second in the 200m (23.38) and fourth in the 400m (52.94) at the Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational

First in the 200m (23.64) and as part of the 4x400m (3:34.12), fourth in the 60m via a PR (7.51) at the Doc Hale VT Meet

First in the 400m (53.63) and as a member of the 4x400m (53.63) and ran a 600m PR (1:33.84) at the Hokie Invitational

First in the 200m (24.04) and second via a personal best of 37.80 seconds at the Virginia Tech Invitational

Second in the 300m (38.34) and third as part of the 4x400m (3:47.33) at the Liberty Kickoff

Men’s Hell Raiser Award – Phillips Moore:

Competed in the shot put (18.02m) at the NCAA East Regional

Threw 17.68m in the shot put and 61.43m in the hammer throw at the ACC Outdoor Championships

Fifth in the hammer throw (59.54m) at Duke Twilight

Notched a personal best of 61.72m in the hammer throw and took fourth at the Mt. SAC Relays

Third in the shot put (18.03m) and fifth in the hammer throw (61.43m) at the Duke Invitational

Posted a personal best in the shot put (18.12m) at the Jim Click Shootout

First in the shot put (17.96m) at Raleigh Relays

Competed in the shot put (13.82m) and weight throw (18.58m) at the ACC Indoor Championships

First in the shot put (17.83m) and fourth in the weight throw (18.18m) at the Doc Hale VT Meet

Runner-up in the weight throw at the Hokie Invitational via a personal best of 19.10m

Fourth in the weight throw (18.17m) at the Dick Taylor Carolina Challenge

Third in the shot put (16.08m) and fourth in the weight throw (18.54m) at the Liberty Kickoff

Community Service Award – TJ Clayton:

2025 USTFCCCA Outdoor All-America Second Team – 4x400m

2025 ACC Outdoor Bronze Medalist – 4x400m

2025 Outdoor All-ACC Second Team – 4x400m

First to sign up to volunteer at events and was a catalyst for getting Duke track and field into the community

Competed as a member of the 4x400m (3:04.28) at the NCAA Outdoor Championships

Third as a member of the 4x400m (3:04.49) and fourth with the 4x100m (39.33) at the ACC Outdoor Championships

First as part of the 4x100m (39.68) and fifth via a personal best in the 100m (10.41) at Duke Twilight

Fourth in the 100m (10.46) and fifth in the 200m with a personal best of 21.04

Took part in the 200m (21.63) at the ACC Indoor Championships

First as a member of the 4x400m (3:11.43) and second in the 60m (6.74) at the Doc Hale VT Meet

First in the 200m (21.40) and second as part of the 4x400m (3:12.57) at the Hokie Invitational; Also had a 300m PR (34.49)

Won the 60m race at the Dick Taylor Carolina Challenge with a collegiate best of 6.69

First in the 60m (6.77) and fourth in the 200m (21.58) at the Liberty Kickoff

Curtis Beach Performer of the Year – Simen Guttormsen:

2025 USTFCCCA Outdoor All-America First Team – Pole Vault

2025 ACC Outdoor Champion – Pole Vault

2025 Outdoor All-ACC First Team – Pole Vault

2025 NCAA Indoor Champion – Pole Vault

2025 ACC Indoor Champion – Pole Vault

2025 Indoor All-ACC First Team – Pole Vault

2025 CSC Academic All-America Team Member of the Year

Fifth in the pole vault (5.53m) at the NCAA Outdoor Championships

Won the pole vault at the ACC Outdoor Championships via a mark of 5.60m

First in the pole vault (5.21m) at Duke Twilight

Vaulted a personal best of 5.71m and placed first at the NCAA Indoor Championships

First in the pole vault (5.67m) at the ACC Indoor Championships

First in the pole vault (5.62m) at the Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational

Cleared 5.55m and placed fourth in the pole vault at the Doc Hale VT Meet

To stay up to date with Blue Devils cross country and track & field, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching “DukeTFXC.”

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Spartan Digest – Winter Break 2025-26

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December 9, 2025

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A preview of the Case Western Reserve University varsity athletic events for the period of winter break (December 8-January 3) and a recap of the events from the previous week of competition (December 1-7). Schedule is subject to change with updates posted on athletics.case.edu when they are known.

Last Week’s Recap

Women’s Basketball (0-2)

Dropped a pair of close contests last week, falling to Marietta 67-66 at home on Wednesday and Denison 74-61 on Saturday on the road

Junior guard Mya Hartjes led all Spartans with 19.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game

Wrestling (1-2)

Went 1-2 at the Yellow Jacket Duals on Friday night on the campus of Baldwin Wallace University

Lost to Division II UNC Pembroke 35-12 and #20 BW 31-15 before defeating Wilmington 45-7

Senior Art Martinez was named the University Athletic Association Wrestler of the Week after he won all three of his matches, including two by pin

Men’s and Women’s Track & Field

Opened the 2025-26 indoor season by hosting the Spartan Alumni Holiday Classic in the Veale Center on Saturday

Broke school records in the women’s 200-meter dash and 4×400-meter relay and matched the program record in the 60-meter dash

Combined to win seven events with 11 finishes in the top three

Wednesday, December 10

Schedule

CWRU Men’s Basketball (4-3) at Hiram (3-4)

Hiram, Ohio · Price Gymnasium

7:30 PM

Live Stats | Video

Saturday, December 13

Schedule

CWRU Men’s Basketball (4-3) at Allegheny (2-4)

Meadville, Pa. · David V. Wise Center

1:00 PM

Live Stats | Video

Saturday, December 20

Schedule

CWRU Wrestling (2-2) at Chocolate Duals

Grantham, Pa. · Jordan Court in Hitchcock Arena

10:00 AM vs. #17 Ithaca (0-0)

12:00 PM at Messiah (3-1)

2:00 PM vs. #12 Arcadia (1-3)

Live Results | Video

Monday, December 29

Schedule

CWRU Women’s Basketball (5-3) vs. Oberlin (3-4)

BW Invitational

Berea, Ohio · Ursprung Gymnasium

3:00 PM

Live Stats | Video | Tickets

Tuesday, December 30

Schedule

CWRU Men’s Basketball (4-3) vs. Kalamazoo (2-5)

Cleveland, Ohio · Horsburgh Gymnasium

2:00 PM

Live Stats | Video | Digital Program

CWRU Women’s Basketball (5-3) at #21 Baldwin Wallace (5-2)

BW Invitational

Berea, Ohio · Ursprung Gymnasium

3:00 PM

Live Stats | Video | Tickets

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Schedule

CWRU Wrestling (2-2) at 2026 UAA Challenge

Manhattan, N.Y. · John A. Paulson Center

10:00 AM vs. Muhlenberg (1-0)

11:45 AM vs. Johns Hopkins (0-1)

1:30 PM vs. Gettysburg (1-1)

Live Results | Video

CWRU Women’s Basketball (5-3) vs. Geneva (1-5*)

Cleveland, Ohio · Horsburgh Gymnasium

1:00 PM

Live Stats | Video | Digital Program

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Catherwood & Irving Selected As UMass Student-Athletes Of The Week

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December 9, 2025

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AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts track and field junior Collin Catherwood and hockey junior Jackson Irving have been named the UMass Student-Athletes of the Week, it was announced on Tuesday. The duo will be honored at the UMass Sports Luncheon this Wednesday at the Berkshire Dining Commons from Noon to 1 p.m.

Guest speakers will be football video coordinator Bill Sisler and Fall Male Scholar Athlete Award winner Keegan Andrews of Football.

At the Harvard Classic on Saturday, Catherwood took the top spot in the men’s 5K with a time of 13:58.38. The Central Valley, N.Y. native also broke the men’s 5K indoor program record.

Irving made 37 saves to backstop hockey to a 2-0 win at No. 12/11 Northeastern on Sunday in a non-conference matchup at Matthews Arena, recording his second shutout of the season. The Newbury, Massachusetts native currently holds a .934 save percentage and a 2.75 GAA on the year.

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WEEK ONE CIAA INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

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December 9, 2025

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Charlotte, NC (December 9, 2025) – Week One of CIAA Indoor Track and Field showcased both returning standouts and emerging talent as programs opened the season with competitive early meets. The conference saw strong sprint performances, record breaking throws, and athletes establishing early momentum. The CIAA recognizes four student athletes for their standout performances during the week of November 30 through December 6.

WOMEN’S TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Olivia Cosby, Winston Salem State

Junior sprinter Olivia Cosby opened her season with an impressive performance at the Visit Winston Salem College Kickoff at JDL. Cosby placed third in the 400m seeded with a time of 56.83 and later anchored the 4x400m relay to a total time of 3:58.54, closing her leg with a strong 58.72 split. Her effort set an early tone for the Rams as they launched their indoor campaign.

WOMEN’S FIELD ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Breanna Reid, Bowie State

Freshman thrower Breanna Reid made a memorable collegiate debut at the Fastrack Season Opener, breaking the Bowie State school record in the weight throw with a mark of 14.32m. Reid’s second place finish introduced her as an immediate contender in the CIAA and showcased significant promise for the Bulldogs’ throws unit.

MEN’S TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Dareon Faircloth, Bowie State

Sophomore sprinter Dareon Faircloth began his season in commanding fashion, winning the 60m dash in 6.74 to set a new Bowie State school record. He added a runner up finish in the 200m with a time of 21.89, demonstrating elite range and establishing himself as one of the conference’s top early season sprinters.

MEN’S FIELD ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Darius Brown, Bluefield State

Senior jumper Darius Brown delivered a strong showing in a competitive meet that included Division I opponents, placing third in the triple jump with a mark of 14.55m. His performance provided a solid start to his final indoor season and highlighted his experience and consistency.

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Anna M. Butzlaff
Associate Commissioner, Strategic Communications
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)
abutzlaff@theciaa.com

About the CIAA

Founded in 1912, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is the first, and longest running, African American athletic conference in the United States and one of the most recognized conferences in Division II. The CIAA conducts 14 championships attended by more than 150000 fans from around the country. The Basketball Tournament has been honored as a 2019 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism by Sports Destination Management for both 2018 and 2019.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the CIAA is governed by the Presidents and Chancellors of its 12 member institutions: Bowie State University, Bluefield State University, Claflin University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Livingstone College, Shaw University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, and Winston Salem State University. For more information on the CIAA, visit theciaa.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

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MIAC Athletes of the Week – December 9, 2025

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December 9, 2025

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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced its Athlete of the Week award winners for swimming & diving and indoor track & field on Tuesday. Student-athletes from Carleton, Macalester, Saint Benedict, Saint John’s, and St. Olaf claimed the Conference’s weekly honors.

The MIAC Athlete of the Week awards are nominated by the Conference’s sports information directors and selected by MIAC staff. Throughout the winter season, team sports (basketball and hockey) Athletes of the Week will be recognized on Monday afternoons, with individual sports (swimming & diving and indoor track & field) announced on Tuesday afternoons. The winners of the latest Athlete of the Week awards are listed below, along with details on their outstanding performances.

The MIAC Athlete of the Week archive has complete details on each week’s selections and winners.

MIAC Men’s Swimming Athlete of the Week
Brayden Slavik
Saint John’s University
Sr.
Green Isle, Minn. / Chaska

Brayden Slavik won two events with NCAA B-cut times and finished second in one more event at the Rochester Invitational on 12/4-6. Slavik won the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 4:30.15, which surpassed the NCAA B-cut time of 4:31.24. He added his second B-cut time of the weekend in the 1,650-yard freestyle with a time of 15:43.14 to win the event. Slavik beat that cut time by nearly seven seconds. Slavik also finished second in the 400-yard individual medley (4:04.88) and was a member of three SJU freestyle relay teams at the meet.

MIAC Men’s Diving Athlete of the Week
Hans Anderson
Carleton College
Sr.
Watertown, Minn. / Watertown-Mayer

Hans Anderson was the top NCAA Division III diver in both the 1-meter and 3-meter competitions at the Rochester Invitational on 12/4-5. Anderson scored 440.30 points on the 1-meter board to place second overall on 12/4 before totaling 458.45 points off the 3-meter board on 12/5 for another runner-up performance overall.

MIAC Women’s Swimming Athlete of the Week
Haley Zelen
College of Saint Benedict
Jr.
Shakopee, Minn. / Shakopee

Haley Zelen rewrote the CSB record book at the Rochester Invitational on 12/4-6, breaking three individual program records and contributing to a relay record while earning three NCAA Division III B-cut times. Zelen set new marks in the 50 free (23.07), 100 fly (54.72), and 100 free (50.79), and helped the 200 CSB medley relay team post a new record time of 1:46.69. Zelen’s time of 1:05.77 in the 100 breast ranks second in Saint Benedict history.

MIAC Women’s Diving Athlete of the Week
Nina Schwab
Carleton College
So.
Piedmont, Calif. / Piedmont

Nina Schwab won the 1-meter diving competition by nearly 80 points with a score of 486.00 at the Rochester Invitational on 12/5. That point total eclipsed her own program record set last season and also established a new MIAC overall standard, besting the previous mark of 485.40 that had stood since 2013. Schwab also won the 3-meter diving competition on 12/4 with a score of 427.90. She totaled 438.85 points during the preliminary round.

MIAC Men’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Week
Lance Nemecek
St. Olaf College
Sr.
Minnetrista, Minn. / Mound-Westonka

Lance Nemecek ran the second-fastest 800-meter time in NCAA Division III this season with a meet record time of 1:54.02 at the M City Classic on 12/5. Nemecek’s time ranks third on both St. Olaf’s all-time performers’ and performances lists. He also led off the first-place 4×400-meter relay that won the event in a meet-record time of 3:21.77, which ranks fifth nationally and second on both St. Olaf lists.

MIAC Men’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Week
Soren Kaster
Carleton College
Jr.
Horace, N.D. / West Fargo Sheyenne

Soren Kaster placed third overall and second among NCAA Division III competitors in the heptathlon with 4,606 points at the M City Classic on 12/5-6. Kaster’s score was the third-best in program history and ranks third in D-III this season. He clocked times of 7.44 in the 60-meter dash, 9.03 in the 60-meter hurdles, and 2:53.49 in the 1000-meter run; measured 10.09 meters in the shot put and a personal-best 6.31 meters in the long jump; and cleared 1.70 meters in the high jump and a MIAC-best 4.35 meters in the pole vault.

MIAC Women’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Week
Ariella Rogahn-Press
Macalester College
So.
Albuquerque, N.M / Bosque School

Ariella Rogahn-Press won the 400 meters by more than five seconds at the M City Classic in Minneapolis on 12/5 with a time of 57.43. Her converted time ranks third in NCAA Division III this season.

MIAC Women’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Week
Svea Frantzich
St. Olaf College
Fy.
Stillwater, Minn. / Breck

Svea Frantzich recorded the fifth-highest pentathlon score in NCAA Division III this season with 3,005 points in her collegiate debut at the M City Classic on 12/5. Frantzich posted top-10 all-time performances on St. Olaf’s indoor list in the 60-meter hurdles (9.47) and long jump (5.44m) on her way to compiling the No. 8 pentathlon score on the Oles’ all-time performers’ list.

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Track & Field Release Indoor Schedule

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December 9, 2025

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HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison track & field unveiled its indoor slate for the 2025-26 season on Tuesday afternoon, as announced by Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Delethea Quarles.

The Dukes began the season at VMI’s Colonel Bev Read Opener on Dec. 6, and will return to action in 2026, starting with the Virginia Tech Invitational (Jan. 16-17). JMU will remain in the Commonwealth for another trip to Lexington for the VMI Invitational (Jan. 23-24).

From there, JMU will close January at the Penn State National Open (Jan. 30-31) before turning its attention to the ECAC Championship, taking place at Boston University’s Track & Tennis Center, Feb. 7-8.

The Dukes return to Virginia for Liberty’s Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational (Feb. 13-14). James Madison then turns its attention to the Sun Belt Championship in Birmingham, Ala. at the Birmingham CrossPlex, Feb. 23-24.

JMU will look to qualify individuals for the NCAA Championships (March 13-14), which will be held at the Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville, Ark.

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