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High school girls volleyball: 2025 2A team-by-team region capsules, predictions

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The 2025 high school girls volleyball season gets underway this week for teams in Class 2A and throughout the state. To prepare fans for the upcoming season, the Deseret News has compiled capsules for every team in 2A. Every school was invited to participate and submit information.

The region rankings are based on coaches’ preseason projections.

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There are 10 new girls volleyball coaches in 2A this year: Mike Shearer (South Summit), Jacqueline Packer (Freedom Prep), Greg Jensen (UM Camp Williams), Julia Smith (Wasatch Academy), TBD (Merit Academy), Khiaura Silcox (Rowland Hall), Brittney Melton (Grand), Ellie Anderson (Parowan), Skyann Palmer (San Juan), Kascee Jacobs (South Sevier).

Here are the 2A teams and players to watch this upcoming season.

Region 15 volleyball projections

Region 15 volleyball projections

Region 15

1. North Summit Braves

Head coach: Samantha Stephens (21st year).

2024 record: 25-7 (second in Region 15 with a 8-2 record).

2024 RPI ranking: No. 2 in 2A.

2024 postseason: Eliminated by North Sevier, 3-1, in the 2A Championship.

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Returning contributors:

  • Ellie Stephens Jr. All State starter last two years. Middle Hitter

  • Kate Smith Jr. Setter All State returning player.

Key newcomers:

  • Quinci Vernon Jr. middle Hitter will add another solid hitter for us.

  • Braylin Hennefer Jr. OH she is small but mighty,

  • Lydia West Sr. OH, consistent leader for us.

  • Olivia Richins opposite/setter can deliver a great set when our setter takes the first ball.

Coach comment: We have a strong team with 6 that have been playing together for a lot of years! I’m. excited to see what we can do!

2. South Summit Wildcats

Head coach: Mike Shearer (1st year).

2024 record: 14-12 (tied for third in Region 13 with a 4-6 record).

2024 RPI ranking: No. 8 in 3A.

2024 postseason: Eliminated by Canyon View, 3-0, in the 3A Quarterfinals.

Returning contributors:

  • Avree Carpenter, Libero, Jr.

  • So.ie Prescott, Setter, Sr.

Key newcomers:

  • Adayln Wycoff, setter, Fr.

  • Sydney Crystal, OH, MB, So.

Coach comment: Rebuilding season after graduating seven seniors, but also enthusiastic incoming seniors and juniors ready to fill those shoes, and a very promising freshman group.

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3. Millard Eagles

Head coach: KJ Stevens (2nd year).

2024 record: 9-18 (fifth in Region 18 with a 4-8 record).

2024 RPI ranking: No. 17 in 2A.

2024 postseason: Eliminated by Grand, 3-1, in the 2A First Round.

Returning contributors:

Key newcomers:

  • Emily Stephenson. DS. Sr.

Coach comment: I’m super excited about this upcoming season. We didn’t lose any seniors last year, so the players all got some varsity experience. This is a team that loves to work hard and work hard for each other. It is going to be fun to watch where they go this year.

4. Duchesne Eagles

Head coach: Al Jole (2nd year).

2024 record: 10-11 (fourth in Region 15 with a 4-6 record).

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2024 RPI ranking: No. 10 in 2A.

2024 postseason: Eliminated by North Summit, 3-0, in the 2A Quarterfinals.

Returning contributors:

  • Kamee Larsen, Opposite, Sr.

  • Breklyn Skewes, Setter, Jr.

  • Prezley Farnsworth, Libero, Jr.

Key newcomers:

  • Amryka Lindsay, Opposite, Sr.

Coach comment: Just looking forward to being competitive.

5. Gunnison Valley Bulldogs

Head coach: Janna Jensen (4th year).

2024 record: 7-13 (sixth in Region 15 with a 0-10 record).

2024 RPI ranking: No. 20 in 2A.

2024 postseason: Eliminated by South Sevier, 3-1, in the 2A Second Round.

Returning contributors:

  • Makayla Tucker, Setter, Jr.

Coach comment: Hoping to improve and build our program more every year.

6. North Sevier Wolves

Head coach: Michelle Roberts (4th year).

2024 record: 31-1 (first in Region 15 with a 10-0 record).

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2024 RPI ranking: No. 1 in 2A.

2024 postseason: Beat North Summit, 3-1, in the 2A Championship.

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Region 16 volleyball projections

Region 16 volleyball projections

Region 16

1. Salt Lake Academy Griffins

Head coach: Kristin Whitehead (1st year).

2024 record: 24-8 (first in Region 16 with a 10-0 record).

2024 RPI ranking: No. 12 in 2A.

2024 postseason: Eliminated by Enterprise, 3-0, in the 2A Second Round.

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2. Freedom Prep Academy Eagles

Head coach: Jacqueline Packer (1st year).

2024 record: 12-8 (third in Region 16 with a 9-3 record).

2024 RPI ranking: No. 15 in 2A.

2024 postseason: Eliminated by North Summit, 3-0, in the 2A Second Round.

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3. Wasatch Academy Tigers

Head coach: Julia Smith (1st year).

2024 record: 1-11 (eight in Region 16 with a 1-7 record).

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4. Rockwell Marshals

Head coach: Marjorie Clifford (4th year).

2024 record: 10-8 (fourth in Region 16 with a 8-4 record).

2024 RPI ranking: No. 19 in 2A.

2024 postseason: Eliminated by Maeser Prep, 3-0, in the 2A First Round.

Returning contributors:

Kyra Lundgreen, OH, Sr.

Gwen Smith, S. Jr.

Madison Huesby, OH Jr.

Key newcomers:

Hope Lane, S, So.

Risha Aragon, L, Jr.

Aja Thun, Opp, Fr.

Coach comment: We are excited to see a lot of growth and grit this season. We lost a lot of seniors last year and I am excited to see how some of our new players will be able to contribute.

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5. Merit Academy Knights

Head coach: (1st year).

2024 record: 2-10 (sixth in Region 16 with a 2-7 record).

2024 RPI ranking: No. 26 in 2A.

2024 postseason: Eliminated by Draper APA, 3-0, in the 2A First Round.

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6. Utah Military Camp Williams Marauders

Head coach: Greg Jensen (1st year).

2024 record: 3-17 (seventh in Region 16 with a 2-8 record).

2024 RPI ranking: No. 25 in 2A.

2024 postseason: Eliminated by St. Joseph, 3-0, in the 2A First Round.

Coach comment: Look to build on achievements from last season and continue to improve and develop this season.

7. Vanguard Valiants

Head coach: Ellie Jenkins (1st year)

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8. APA West Valley Eagles

Head coach: Adam Richards (2nd year).

2024 record: 8-7 (fifth in Region 16 with a 7-4 record).

2024 RPI ranking: No. 18 in 2A.

2024 postseason: Eliminated by Freedom Prep, 3-0, in the 2A First Round.

Returning contributors:

  • Genesis Valle, Sr., setter, hitter, passer

  • Ruth Par, Jr., hitter, MB

  • Alyrois Goyo, So., setter, hitter, passer

Coach comment: We are very excited about this season’s team. We have some very hard workers on our team this year. Our athletes are developing very well, and getting better everyday.

Region 17 volleyball projections

Region 17 volleyball projections

Region 17

1. Draper APA Eagles

Head coach: Lorenzo Gasper (4th year).

2024 record: 23-7 (tied for first in Region 17 with a 11-1 record).

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2024 RPI ranking: No. 7 in 2A.

2024 postseason: Eliminated by Duchesne, 3-1, in the 2A Second Round.

Returning contributors:

  • Marley Olive, Setter, Jr.

Key newcomers:

  • Jovee Riness, Utility Player, Fr.

Coach comment: We are young program but very excited for this upcoming season.

2. Rowland Hall Winged Lions

Head coach: Khiaura Silcox (1st year).

2024 record: 16-8 (third in Region 17 with a 8-4 record).

2024 RPI ranking: No. 11 in 2A.

2024 postseason: Eliminated by Beaver, 3-1, in the 2A First Round.

Returning contributors:

  • Greta Filippone, Setter, Sr.

  • Chloe Vezina, Setter, Jr.

  • Kailani Nguyen, DS/Libero, So.

  • Nyki Younten, DS/Libero, So.

Key newcomers:

  • Akemi Kawabata, Libero, Fr.

  • Zoya Syed, Setter/OH, Fr.

  • Maya Beach Posso, MB/OH, Fr.

Coach comment: I am super excited to begin our upcoming season. These girls are such a wonderful group. We have a great opportunity to showcase our skills this year and create substantial memories this season.

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3. Intermountain Christian Lions

Head coach: Chloe Couch (2nd year).

2024 record: 14-8 (second in Region 16 with a 9-1 record).

2024 RPI ranking: No. 13 in 2A.

2024 postseason: Eliminated by Gunnison Valley, 3-1, in the 2A First Round.

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4. Maeser Prep Lions

Head coach: Mas Watabe (12th year).

2024 record: 17-13 (fourth in Region 17 with a 6-6 record).

2024 RPI ranking: No. 14 in 2A.

2024 postseason: Eliminated by Parowan, 3-0, in the 2A Second Round.

Returning contributors:

  • Charlotte Brockbank, OH, Sr.

  • Danitza Sarmiento, OH, Sr.

Key newcomers:

Coach comment: Many returning players with lots of experience.

Good depth in every position and looking forward to a new year.

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5. Waterford Ravens

Head coach: Taran Hall (7th year).

2024 record: 7-15 (fifth in Region 17 with a 4-8 record).

2024 RPI ranking: No. 24 in 2A.

2024 postseason: Eliminated by San Juan, 3-0, in the 2A First Round.

Returning contributors:

  • Kenley Carter, OH/RS, Jr.

  • Katie Schmidt, Setter, Jr.

Coach comment: This year will be a building year. Young athletes but it will be fun and competitive.

6. American Heritage Patriots

Head coach: Kelsie Mendenhall (2nd year).

2024 record: 6-17 (sixth in Region 17 with a 2-10 record).

2024 RPI ranking: No. 21 in 2A.

2024 postseason: Eliminated by Salt Lake Academy, 3-0, in the 2A First Round.

Returning contributors:

Key newcomers:

  • Julia Van der Beek Jr. Setter

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Coach comment: We have a young but talented squad returning plus several fresh young athletes that are ready to get into competition.

7. American Leadership Eagles

Head coach: Ken Jensen (2nd year).

2024 record: 0-24 (seventh in Region 17 with a 0-12 record).

Returning contributors:

Key newcomers:

Coach comment: We are excited and optimistic for our team this year. We continue to develop our skills and look to success on and off the court.

8. Utah Military Hillfield Thunderbirds

Head coach: Nicole Davies (1st year).

2024 record: 1-12 (ninth in Region 16 with a 1-9 record).

2024 RPI ranking: No. 27 in 2A.

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2024 postseason: Eliminated by Kanab, 3-0, in the 2A First Round.

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Region 18 volleyball projections

Region 18 volleyball projections

Region 18

1. Enterprise Wolves

Head coach: Brian Phelps (34th year).

2024 record: 17-10 (tied for third in Region 18 with a 8-4 record).

2024 RPI ranking: No. 5 in 2A.

2024 postseason: Eliminated by South Sevier, 3-1, in the 2A Quarterfinals.

Returning contributors:

  • Eliza Balajadia, S/MB, Sr.

Key newcomers:

  • Natalya Bracken, S/OH, Fr.

Coach comment: We are excited for the opportunity to compete this year. We have some great athletes that like to compete.

2. Parowan Rams

Head coach: Ellie Anderson (1st year).

2024 record: 26-6 (tied for first in Region 18 with a 10-2 record).

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2024 RPI ranking: No. 3 in 2A.

2024 postseason: Eliminated by Kanab, 3-2, in the 2A Quarterfinals.

Returning contributors:

  • Mckell Webster, Jr., Setter

  • Madison Wilson, So., Middle

  • Ryan Robinson, So., Libero

Key newcomers:

  • Avia Anderson, Sr., Opposite

  • Olivia Anderson, Fr., OH/Setter

  • McKell Chidester, Jr., DS

Coach comment: Our young team has returning and new talent with significant experience. We expect to be a gritty team that focuses on constant growth throughout the season.

3. Kanab Cowboys

Head coach: Bekka Patton (2nd year).

2024 record: 21-9 (tied for first in Region 18 with a 10-2 record).

2024 RPI ranking: No. 6 in 2A.

2024 postseason: Eliminated by North Summit, 3-0, in the 2A Semifinals.

Returning contributors:

Key newcomers:

  • Kaycee Castagno, OH/MB, So.

  • Gracelyn Beckstead, OH/OPP, So.

Coach comment: We’re a young team this year and I’m excited to see how far the girls can go.

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4. South Sevier Rams

Head coach: Kascee Jacobs (1st year).

2024 record: 21-9 (tied for third in Region 18 with a 8-4 record).

2024 RPI ranking: No. 4 in 2A.

2024 postseason: Eliminated by North Sevier, 3-0, in the 2A Semifinals.

Returning contributors:

  • Cooper Green, Setter, Jr.

Key newcomers:

  • Halle Mckinlay, Libero, Jr.

Coach comment: I’m excited to see what this group of kids can put together. We have some strong leaders on the court who are determined and fearless.They definitely won’t let us down.

5. San Juan Broncos

Head coach: Skyann Palmer (1st year).

2024 record: 17-12 (third in Region 15 with a 6-4 record).

2024 RPI ranking: No. 9 in 2A.

2024 postseason: Eliminated by North Sevier, 3-0, in the 2A Quarterfinals.

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Returning contributors:

  • Morgann McPherson, OH, Sr.

6. Beaver Beavers

Head coach: Ellen Peart (4th year).

2024 record: 7-17 (tied for sixth in Region 18 with a 1-11 record).

2024 RPI ranking: No. 22 in 2A.

2024 postseason: Eliminated by Kanab, 3-0, in the 2A Second Round.

Returning contributors:

7. Grand Red Devils

Head coach: Brittney Melton (1st year).

2024 record: 10-14 (fifth in Region 15 with a 2-8 record).

2024 RPI ranking: No. 16 in 2A.

2024 postseason: Eliminated by North Sevier, 3-0, in the 2A Second Round.

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The Longhorns celebrate after winning the game against Florida A&M during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Gregory Gymnasium in Austin, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.

The Longhorns celebrate after winning the game against Florida A&M during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Gregory Gymnasium in Austin, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.

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Texas volleyball, with its first No. 1 seed in three years, began what coach Jerritt Elliott hopes is a three-week journey through the NCAA Tournament Friday with a resounding sweep over Florida A&M Friday at Gregory Gymnasium.

But the competition will significantly stiffen Saturday when the Longhorns (23-3) face defending national champion Penn State in a second-round meeting. The eighth-seeded Nittany Lions (19-12), which beat South Florida 3-1 in the first game Friday at Gregory Gymnasium, have endured a rocky season that included the September departure of All-American setter Izzy Starck because of mental heath concerns.

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But Penn State still has a championship pedigree that includes eight national titles, and the team still has an All-American attacker in 6-foot-6 Kennedy Martin.

“It’s one of the storied programs we have,” said Texas coach Jerritt Elliott, who’s led the Longhorns to three of their five national titles. “Obviously, two tradition-rich programs in the sport, and that makes it great for TV and great for our fans. We’re excited to be part of it.”

Based on how they played against overmatched Florida A&M (14-17), the Longhorns look primed for the challenge. Rattlers coach Gokhan Yilmaz said a Texas defense powered by a record-setting performance by Emma Halter proved more impressive than the array of Longhorn hitters led by Torrey Stafford (13 kills).

 “I think their defensive effort was great,” he said. “In a match where everybody knows it would be a lopsided, they didn’t just hang around. They were going after every ball. That’s really impressive to see.”

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Halter led that defense with 25 digs, which set a school record for most digs in a 3-set match. 

“Honestly, it felt really good from earlier today in warm-ups,” Halter said. “I was just like, ‘I’m kind of feeling it today.’ It’s tournament time. It’s live or die, and so I’m trying to get every ball.”

Read below for a replay and highlights from the Texas Longhorns’ win over the Florida A&M Rattlers in a NCAA Tournament first-round match. 

MORE: After long journey to Austin, Texas’ Torrey Stafford leads Longhorns into NCAA volleyball tournament

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Torrey Stafford ended with 13 kills, and the Longhorns got contributions from across the lineup in an easy first-round sweep. Up next? Defending champion Penn State.

Stat leaders for Texas: Torrey Stafford with 13 kills, Ella Swindle with 20 assists, Emma Halter with 23 digs and Ayden Ames with seven total blocks. Texas leads 2-0.

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FAMU has more hitting errors than kills in this match as Texas continues to work through its bench and eye the champs in a second-round match Saturday. Whitney Lauenstein, one known as “Big Hit Whit” during her time at Nebraska, has four kills on five swings and three blocks off the bench. Texas leads 2-0.

Too much size, too much talent from Texas, which takes a 2-0 lead. Penn State is in the cheap seats watching, but I’m not sure what the Nittany Lions can glean from this match. Texas leads 2-0.

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Whitney Lauenstein has been getting some run late in the season for Texas, and she fires a pretty ball. Her first kill of the match leads to another Rattler timeout. Texas leads 1-0.

A service ace from Torrey Stafford caps a quick 3-0 spurt by Texas, and FAMU takes a time out. Texas leads 1-0.

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No drama in set one. Torrey Stafford paces Texas with five kills, Ayden Ames has three kills and three blocks, and Emma Halter tallied a whopping 10 digs.

Ayden Ames is having her way at the net for Texas with three kills on three swings and three blocks, but it’s the diving saves from Emma Halter and Rella Binney that really get the crowd going.

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That last post may have jinxed FAMU. Texas keeps swinging away, Abby Vander Wal comes off the bench for three quick kills, and Texas is on a 6-0 run.

FAMU is hanging in there early. The Rattler are making Texas work for its kills, and that’s all you can do as a big underdog.

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Ayden Ames starts it off with a spike for Texas. NCAA Tournament first round. Winner faces Penn State tomorrow.

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Penn State, the defending national champion, shook off a first-set loss and beat South Florida 3-1 and will face either Texas or Florida A&M Saturday at 6:30 p.m. in a second-round matchup. The Nittany Lions (19-12) have endured a rocky season that included the in-season departure of All-American setter Izzy Starck because of mental heath concerns, but they flashed their firepower against South Florida. Texas and Florida A&M will start at 7:08 p.m.  

The matchup between Texas and Florida A&M will likely start after its scheduled time of 7 p.m., based on the current battle between Penn State and South Florida. The Longhorns and Rattlers need their allotted warm-up time, so their match will start approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of Friday’s first match at Gregory Gymnasium. Penn State just took a 2-1 lead after winning the third set.

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Volleyball Falls at No.4 Pitt in NCAA Tournament

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PITTSBURGH – The America East champion UMBC Volleyball team season came to end as No.4 Pitt swept an NCAA Tournament first round match-up (25-10, 25-17, 25-13) on Friday night. 

Jalynn Brown led the Retrievers with eight kills, while Pittsburgh-area native Hannah Dobbs added seven kills, three digs and a block. 

Hannah Howard tallied a match-best 11 digs and ended the season with 457 digs, the tenth most in a single season in UMBC history.

Laura Fuehrer had four kills and two blocks and finished the season with 114 blocks and 101 assisted blocks, good for sixth and fifth most, respectively, in a single season in program history. 

Claudia Lllamas picked up six kills, Helen Frankovich had four on .500 hitting with two blocks and Izzy Ostvig added a kill with 12 assists and a team-high three blocks

Serin Maden had 13 assists and finished her stellar career in the black and gold with 2,461 assists.

Ella McAllister chipped in with two digs and Ema Djordjevic also saw action in the contest.

This was both the Retrievers fifth America East championship and NCAA Tournament appearance in the past six seasons.

 



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Michigan Sweeps Xavier to Advance to NCAA Tournament Second Round

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» Michigan swept Xavier in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

» Allison Jacobs tallied a match-leading 19 kills on a .326 hitting percentage.

» Maddi Cuchran recorded four aces, becoming just the fifth Wolverine with four or more aces in a tournament match.

» Serena Nyambio hit .583 with eight kills on 12 swings.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The University of Michigan volleyball team swept eighth-seeded Xavier 25-19, 25-15, 25-23 on Friday (Dec. 5) in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center.

Michigan (22-10) was led by Allison Jacobs, who tallied a match-leading 19 kills on a .326 hitting percentage. She was the only player who recorded double-digit kills in the match. Ella Demetrician had nine kills, including Michigan’s final two and Serena Nyambio hit .583 with eight kills on 12 swings. Maddi Cuchran tallied four service aces to become just the fifth Wolverine in program history with four aces or more in an NCAA Tournament match. Morgan Burke and Camille Edwards led the U-M offense to a .287 hitting percentage, with Burke recording 17 assists and two aces while Edwards had 18 assists and one ace.

A kill from Nyambio opened the match, but Xavier (26-5) responded with a kill. The Wolverines used a kill from Jacobs and an ace from Cuchran to take the lead. Xavier tied the set at five and six, but U-M kept the Musketeers from taking the lead. Michigan followed with a 4-1 run, led by an ace from Burke and a block from Nyambio and Cymarah Gordon. Xavier brought the set to within one at 10-9, but a Nyambio kill ended the threat and jump-started four straight Michigan points. A block from Gordon and Jenna Hanes put Michigan up 15-11 going into the media timeout. The Musketeers took two of the next three points out of the timeout, and Michigan followed with a 5-2 run with kills from three different players and an ace from Burke to go up 21-15. Xavier took four of the next five points to force a Michigan timeout. Out of the timeout, Jacobs recorded a kill followed by a block from Hanes and Gordon to reach set point. The Musketeers called their second timeout of the set, and out of the timeout, Jacobs ended the set with a kill for a 25-19 set one win.

Xavier started the second set with two quick points to take an early lead, but it was all Michigan after that. A 5-0 run led by Cuchran, who recorded her third ace of the match, put the Wolverines ahead 8-3. After the teams traded points midway through the set, U-M went on a 4-0 run to build a 15-7 advantage, but Xavier countered with a 4-0 run of its own. A Nyambio kill and Musketeers attack error forced Xavier’s second timeout of the set, trailing 17-11. After the timeout, Michigan took eight of the final 12 points, with a kill from Demetrician finishing off the set 25-15.

In the third set, the Wolverines jumped out to an early lead, once again 8-3, led by service runs from Edwards and Jacobs. Xavier hung around and tied the match at 11 before taking the lead. A kill from Gordon tied the match at 12 and Cuchran’s fourth ace put Michigan back in front. From there, neither team held a lead bigger than two points the rest of the way, with the final 14 points alternating back and forth. Demetrician tallied the final two Michigan points as U-M took the third set 25-23 to advance to the second round.

The Wolverines will take on either top-seeded and No. 4-ranked Pittsburgh or UMBC on Saturday (Dec. 6) at 7 p.m. in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center. The match will be streamed live on ESPN+.



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Men’s, women’s track & field unveil 2025-26 indoor schedule

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Holy Cross Richard L. Ahern ’51 Director of Cross Country and Track and Field Egetta Alfonso has announced the Crusaders’ 2025-26 indoor track & field schedule for the men’s and women’s programs.

The Crusaders are set to open the season on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener hosted by Boston University and the Alden Invitational hosted by Brown. Next weekend, Holy Cross heads to New Hampshire for the Dartmouth December Invitational that will be held on Dec. 12 and 13.

Following a break for the holidays, the team returns to action on Jan. 17 at the URI Invitational and the Suffolk Ice Breaker on Jan. 18. The women’s team will compete on Jan. 30 at the David Thomas Terrier Classic in Boston followed by the men on Jan. 31 with the order of events staying the same for the River Hawk Invitational hosted by UMass Lowell on Feb. 6 and 7.

Holy Cross will then compete in meets at Boston University/URI (Feb. 14) and Brown (Feb. 21) in preparation for the 2026 Patriot League Indoor Track & Field Championships that will be hosted by BU on Feb. 28 and March 1.

The annual New England Indoor Championships are slated to be held on March 7-8 at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston


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Phoenix Athletes Shine On Day Two At Liberty Kickoff

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LYNCHBURG – Coming home with a pair of event titles and several personal bests, the Elon University women’s track and field team wrapped up competition Friday at the Liberty Kickoff inside the Liberty Indoor Complex.
 
Isabella Johnson led the Phoenix in the shot put with a fourth-place finish. The sophomore recorded a personal-best throw of 13.99m, moving into fifth on the program’s indoor performance list. Adriana Clarke placed fifth with a personal-best toss of 13.01m.
 
On the track, Elon earned two event wins as Jasmine Young and Winter Oaster claimed titles in the 5,000 meters and the mile, respectively. Young posted a time of 17:26.66, while Oaster crossed the line in 5:10.95. Shayla Cann added a sixth-place finish in the 500 meters with a time of 1:15.63.
 
In the high jump, Hannah Schonhoff finished third after clearing 1.68 meters. Newcomer Eloise Mulready placed fifth with a clearance of 1.63 meters. In the 400 meters, Duna Viñals finished fourth with a time of 57.73 while Mary Sollars took sixth in a personal-best 58.74.
 
Caden Cerminara finished seventh in the pole vault, clearing 3.75m, while Ja’Mia Johnson placed eighth in the finals of the 60-meter hurdles with her time of 8.91.
 
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Select members of the Phoenix distance group will compete at the Sharon Colyear-Danville Opener tomorrow, hosted at Boston University.
 

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Big day for Hillsdale’s throwers as Charger men kick off season at GVSU Holiday Open

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The Hillsdale College men’s track and field team got off to a strong start in the throws on Friday, kicking off the 2025-26 indoor season at the GVSU Holiday Open.

All four of Hillsdale’s season-opening provisional qualifying marks came in the shot put and weight throw at the meet, showing why the Chargers are one of the best throws programs in NCAA DII.

Leading the way was senior and defending NCAA DII weight throw national champion Ben Haas, who began his title defense by taking second overall and first among collegiate throwers in the event on Friday with a provisional qualfying throw of 21.33 meters. 

Haas was joined in setting a provisional qualifying mark in the weight throw by not one, but two teammates on Friday. Redshirt freshman Dominic Scharer had an collegiate debut to remember on Friday, opening his career with a 20.02 meter mark that makes him the just the fourth Charger in program history to break 20 meters in the weight throw. Along with Scharer, junior Dimitry Ermakov had a massive new personal best in the weight throw to earn a provisional mark in the event for the first time with a distance of 18.58 meters. That mark gives Ermakov the sixth-best weight throw mark in Hillsdale College history as well.

Along with his performance in the weight throw, Haas also started strong in the shot put, placing fourth with a throw of 17.24 meters to give himself a second provisional mark on the day. Scharer also had a notable debut in the shot put, with a top throw of 14.99 meters that gives him the eighth-best mark in program history as well.

On the track, Hillsdale had a few notable standouts. Senior Gabriel Phillips ran well against an elite field in the fastest heat of the 5,000m run, finishing ninth in a new personal best time of 14:30.62, the fourth-best mark in the event in program history. Freshman John Richardson also had a strong first collegiate 5K, finishing in a strong time of 15:02.60 for the Chargers as well, and junior Caleb Youngstedt also ran a new personal best in the 5K of 15:06.17 for Hillsdale.

Two freshmen put together impressive first races as well for the Chargers. Watson Magwenzi had a debut to remember for Hillsdale, becoming just the 11th Charger in program history to go under seven seconds in the 60m dash with a time of 6.99, and also running a solid 22.53 in his first collegiate 200. In the 400m dash, freshman Jack Polizzi also started fast for Hillsdale, placing sixth in 49.48 just ahead of teammate Zealand Tarrant, who ran a new personal best 49.77 to take ninth.  Magwenzi also was pushed in the 60 and 200 by sophomore Sam Jones, who a personal best 7.03 in the 60 and a 22.63 in the 200.

Senior Mark Masaka placed 10th (1:56.19) and freshman Wyatt Widolff placed 14th (1:57.48) in the 800m run as well for Hillsdale, and freshman Luan Kummle took 14th in the long jump (6.26 meters).

Hillsdale now heads into the Christmas break, and will pick back up in 2026 with the Al Campbell Invite hosted by the University of Akron on Jan. 16.



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