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Left-handed pitcher Griffin Herring has had a lot happen in the last two years. As a freshman reliever at Louisiana State University, he helped the Tigers to a national championship over Florida. As a sophomore, he posted an even better individual season and was selected by the New York Yankees in the sixth round of the 2024 draft. In 2025—his first professional season—he converted to a starter and became one of the Yankees’ top prospects while making it all the way to High-A.

Less than a month ago everything was shaken up.

“I was kind of just hanging out at home. Whenever I had start days I didn’t have to show up to the field until, like, 4:00 PM or 4:30 PM or so,” Herring explained. “My phone kind of started blowing up. I think maybe there was something went on on Twitter before anything really went through. It just kind of is what it is. It’s modern day baseball. These things happen. But I got reached out to by my manager, and then by the director of minor league operations with the Yankees. They let me know that I wasn’t going to start. It kind of eased my mind a bit.”

Herring wouldn’t be starting that evening because he had been traded to the Colorado Rockies as part of a deal that sent franchise third baseman Ryan McMahon to New York.

“I ended up getting a call from [Chris] Forbes with the Rockies, and he just welcomed me in,” Herring said in a media availability last week. “They kind of let me know what their plan was with me going forward through these last couple weeks of the season, and they were excited to have me and Josh [Grosz]. We were ready to go. We pretty much just packed up our cars, left them at the field, and hopped on a plane.”

While the Rockies worked on sending his car to his parents in Texas, Herring went to Scottsdale, Arizona for his introduction to the organization at the team’s Arizona complex.

While there, he encountered 2023 first-round pick Chase Dollander (pre-season no. 1 PuRP) in the weight room. Dollander had been putting in work at the team’s pitching and performance lab after a bumpy stretch on the big league roster.

“He said the pitching in Colorado is definitely different,” Herring recounted. “He said just stick with it. Trust yourself. You know it’s it’s going to be a grind, so just keep going.”

Herring said he is looking forward to meeting and talking with more players who have been with the organization, especially the MLB-level players at spring training in 2026.

For now, however, he is settling in on the opposite coast with the High-A Spokane Indians and his new teammates.

“I started getting rides from Everett Catlett—he just came up from Fresno—and Cole Messina. They’re roommates, so I’ve been hanging out with them,” he said. “And then the whole pitching staff has been great. We play hacky sack every day before stretch for like, 20 minutes, just chop it up with everybody. It’s been really great.

“Everybody’s been super welcoming. Everybody’s super nice,” he continued. “This is a great org. All the coaches and everybody in the Rockies organization, I know that this is kind of like a family and that’s what they want the work to feel like. It’s definitely feeling that way.”

Herring’s new professional baseball family has been a bit cautious with their new arrival. He’s on both an innings limit and pitch count while still getting regular starts with the Indians.

“Because I did relieve both years in college, I haven’t really put up a starter amount of innings over the past two years,” he said. “They’re doing their due diligence, they’re being safe and just making sure that I finish the season healthy, and everything’s gonna gonna work out. Get into the off season, and then [I’ll] have a full season as a Rockie.”

The extra travel and the change in scenery are also being taken into account.

“Especially with all of the travel, I would say that the Rockies are being a little bit extra careful. There was a two-week span where I wasn’t able to throw just because I got traded on on my start day,” he said. “And then there was getting out to Arizona, and then up here to Spokane. So [we’re] just being careful — I think it’s a good thing. I still want to be able to help the team as much as I can. But just getting getting four or five innings over these next couple weeks, I think it’s going to be a positive.”

Herring has definitely been able to help his new team, although his first outing in the Pacific Northwest was a bit bumpy by his standards. He pitched three innings against the Hillsboro Hops, giving up two earned runs on four hits and a walk while striking out four batters.

“I think the first outing that I had was was definitely not my best stuff,” he admitted.

However, Herring has been excellent over his following three starts. Over 13 innings he’s struck out 22 batters to seven walks while giving up just four hits and two earned runs.

“It’s feels good to make a make a positive impact on the new team. So I’m feeling like I’m getting settled in and looking to finish the rest of the season strong.”

Herring, who came in at no. 14 in Purple Row’s mid-season prospect rankings, will make a few more starts before the minor league season draws to a close. In the mean time, he’ll continue to acclimate to his new team and his new surroundings in verdant Washington.

“Coming up to Spokane, going to Eugene. These are a lot of places that I’ve never been that I don’t know if I would go otherwise. I think it’s cool getting to explore. It’s beautiful up here. Right by our apartments, there’s the Spokane River and it’s crystal clear. I’m from Texas, so I don’t see that soo often. It’s freezing. I tried to swim in it, but it really didn’t work super well,” he laughed.

Weekly Pebble Report: August 12th-August 18th

Triple-A: Albuquerque Isotopes (3-3, 49-70 Overall)

Just as the Los Angeles Dodgers were heading to Denver, their Triple-A team was wrapping up a series with the Isotopes. The ‘Topes managed a series split against the PCL powerhouse.

⬆️ Stock Up: Where the Romo Roam

Slowly but surely, Drew Romo is rounding back out to where he was last year with the Isotopes. Romo (no. 24 PuRP) went 6-for-18 at the plate with a double and a home run in five games. He started all five at catcher, drew an even three walks and three strikeouts, had six RBIs, and even stole two bases.

⬆️ Stock Up: Return of the Mike

Since losing his starting job on the big league team, Michael Toglia has been hitting the ball with authority in Triple-A. Toglia went 10-for-20 against Oklahoma City with a double, a triple, and two home runs. Though he did strike out at a 25% clip, Toglia is trying to prove he doesn’t belong in the minors.

Double-A: Hartford Yard Goats (0-6, 57-56 Overall)

It was a brutal week for the Yard Goats. The Harrisburg Senators (Washington Nationals) swatted them all the way back to just one game above .500 in a six game sweep. The Yard Goats gave up 11 runs in each of the final two games of the series. With only a few series left, the Yard Goats will need to regain ground for their playoff race.

⬆️ Stock Up: Shielded from Damage

Ben Shields (no. 55 PuRP) had another strong start for his new team and the best start of the week for the Yard Goats. He struck out eight batters in five shutout innings while giving up just two hits and two walks.

⬆️ Stock Up: Staying Cole under fire

Despite the tough week for his team, Cole Carrigg (no. 10 pre-season PuRP) was resurgent after scuffling the last few series. Carrigg went 8-for-22 at the plate with three doubles and two home runs, driving in seven RBIs.

High-A: Spokane Indians (1-5, 51-63 Overall)

The Indians lost a lot of ground and fell further below .500 with a difficult series loss to the Vancouver Canadians (Toronto Blue Jays). With not much time left in the season, their playoff hopes might be slipping from sight unless they go on a tear to wrap things up.

⬆️ Stock Up: The Bare Necessities, those simple Bare Necessities

2025 draft pick and University of Texas slugger Max Belyeu (pronounced like “Buh-loo”) had a strong first week in professional baseball. Belyeu (no. 15 PuRP) still produced plenty of pop despite heading to the less hitter-friendly Pacific Northwest. He went 5-for-17 at the plate with two home runs and a stolen base.

⬇️ Stock Down: Perhaps we Groszly over-estimated you…

Josh Grosz (no. 28 PuRP) continues to struggle mightily in starting duties for his new team. Grosz made two starts against the Canadians, getting battered for nine earned runs on nine walks and 12 hits over ten total innings. While Grosz did strike out ten batters, he’s also getting punished for his mistakes.

Low-A: Fresno Grizzlies (5-1, 58-56 Overall)

The Grizzlies had the best week of any Rockies affiliate as they pushed back over .500 with a strong series victory over the Stockton Ports (Sacramento Athletics). The infusion of talent from the draft and the Arizona Complex League have helped the Grizzlies find their footing and attempt to make a playoff push.

⬆️ Stock Up: The Representative from California has the floor

Ethan Holliday decided to start his professional baseball career with gusto. The 18-year-old recorded a base hit in all four games against the Ports, starting each at shortstop. Holliday went 6-for-16 with two multi-hit games, two doubles, and an RBI.

⬆️ Stock Up: It’s not Roldy Brito this time, I swear.

It very much could have been Roldy Brito, but this week I want to turn your attention to Grizzlies corner man Kevin Fitzer. Fitzer went 6-for-12 in four games against the Ports with two doubles, a triple, a home run, and seven RBIs. He also drew three walks to just one strikeout. Fitzer was a single away from the cycle in the Sunday finale as well.

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Texas A&M’s Emily Hellmuth will join the LSU Beach Volleyball team

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Dec. 26, 2025, 7:37 p.m. CT

The historic Texas A&M volleyball season has concluded, and now the seniors are moving on to pursue other endeavors. For some, it might be entering the job market, while for a few, it might be beginning a professional volleyball career. However, for one Aggie, it’s the restart of another college athletic career.

On Friday, it was announced that senior outside hitter Emily Hellmuth will be transferring to LSU to compete in beach volleyball. Although she is not eligible for indoor sports, beach volleyball is considered a separate sport and is not offered at Texas A&M. That means she would have to transfer, regardless of whether she wants to continue playing. She will be eligible for the spring season and will have two years remaining.

Hellmuth was excellent in her role at Texas A&M, appearing in several crucial moments that helped propel the Aggies to their first national title. Below is the official announcement from the LSU beach volleyball X account.





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All Northeast Indiana Volleyball 2025 | High Schools

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First Team

Alyssa Anderson, Woodlan

Class: Senior

Position: Middle blocker

Statistics: 289 kills (2.9/set), 47 aces, 53 blocks, 119 digs (1.2/set)

Of note: IHSVCA Class 2A All-State second team

Reagan Beitler, South Adams

Class: Senior

Position: Setter

Statistics: 145 kills (1.3/set), 73 aces, 376 digs (3.4/set), 644 assists (5.9/set)

Of note: 1A/2A Senior All-Star

Sydney Blackwell, Concordia

Class: Junior

Position: Middle hitter

Statistics: 360 kills (4.0/set), 47 aces, 57 blocks, 110 digs (1.2/set)

Of note: 3A/4A Junior All-State

Reagan Bollenbacher, South Adams

Class: Senior

Position: Outside hitter

Statistics: 304 kills (2.9/set), 25 aces, 392 digs (3.7/set)

Of note: 1A/2A Senior All-Star

Victoria Crozier, Woodlan

Class: Senior

Position: Setter

Statistics: 56 kills, 27 aces, 32 blocks, 151 digs (1.5/set), 874 assists (8.8/set)

Of note: Signed with Trine

Keira Dommer, Concordia

Class: Senior

Position: Setter

Statistics: 52 aces, 200 digs (2.4/set), 863 assists (10.2/set)

Of note: SAC Glass Spike winner

Sophia Gisslen, Carroll

Class: Senior

Position: Setter

Statistics: 46 kills, 37 aces, 36 blocks, 135 digs (1.6/set), 878 assists (10.5/set)

Of note: IHSVCA Class 4A All-State second team; signed with Quinnipiac

Cala Haffner, Carroll

Class: Sophomore

Position: Defensive specialist

Statistics: 60 aces, 432 digs (4.0/set), 133 assists (1.2/set)

Of note: MaxPreps second-team All-America

Maya Harris, Angola

Class: Senior

Position: Outside hitter

Statistics: 637 kills (6.3/set), 177 aces (1.8/set), 228 digs (2.3/set)

Of note: Ms. Volleyball finalist; led the state in aces

Ellie Hepler, Warsaw

Class: Senior

Position: Libero

Statistics: 73 aces, 555 digs (5.2/set), 99 assists

Of note: Signed with Indiana; IHSVCA Class 4A All-State first team

Elyse Mead, West Noble

Class: Sophomore

Position: Outside hitter

Statistics: 530 kills (5.6/set), 44 aces, 25 blocks, 314 digs (3.3/set)

Of note: IHSVCA Class 3A All-State second team

Elli Oskey, Carroll

Class: Junior

Position: S/RS

Statistics: 194 kills (1.8/set), 21 aces, 58 blocks, 330 assists (3.1/set)

Of note: 3A/4A Junior All-Star

Abbie Powell, Southern Wells

Class: Sophomore

Position: Middle blocker

Statistics: 503 kills (5.1/set), 83 aces, 79 blocks, 350 digs (3.6/set)

Of note: Led state with a 0.564 hitting percentage; ACAC Player of the Year

MaryKate Scheumann, Bellmont

Class: Senior

Position: Outside hitter

Statistics: 508 kills (4.8/set), 30 aces, 434 digs (4.1/set)

Of note: Signed with Purdue

Bailey Sinish, Carroll

Class: Senior

Position: Outside hitter

Statistics: 557 kills (5.4/set), 62 aces (0.6/set), 47 blocks (0.5/set), 219 digs (4.0/set)

Of note: Indiana Ms. Volleyball winner; MaxPreps first-team All-America

Sarah Stegall, Carroll

Class: Junior

Position: Outside hitter

Statistics: 270 kills (2.6/set), 19 aces, 24 blocks, 60 digs

Of note: IHSVCA Class 4A All-State second team

Reagan Edwards, Warsaw, MB

Cece Goode, Warsaw, OH

Braelynn Hodgeman, Bishop Dwenger, RS/S

Delaney Johnson, Lakewood Park Christian, L/OH

Victoria Kim, Canterbury, OH/MB

Reagan Lyons, Homestead, OH/OPP

Lindsay Snyder, Bishop Dwenger, OH

Aspen Sutton, Angola, S/DS/L

Laney Trausch, South Adams, S

KaVeaya Turner, Concordia, MH

Emma Vachon, Norwell, S/DS

Kylie Walz, East Noble, L/DS

Nicolette Watercutter, Bishop Dwenger, OH

Emersyn Weaver, Leo, OH/DS

Also honored

High Honorable Mention

Bellmont: Ella Ross, Taylor Sutter

Bishop Dwenger: Genevieve Renbarger, Claire Shively

Bishop Luers: Taylor Albers, Aubriana Flotow

Blackhawk Christian: Cici Sefton, Lily Stangland

Carroll: Hayden Finefrock, Katelyn Peters, Lauren Peters, Lola Sasse, Addi Shippy

Canterbury: Alexa Coble, Sophia Miller

Churubusco: Kelsee Coil, McKayla Reuter

Columbia City: Elizabeth Blackburn

East Noble: Ava Larson

Eastside: Adelaide Elden

Garrett: Sarah DePew, Kaylee Gaar, Amelia Kesterke

Heritage: Maya Ehrman, Ava Johnson

Homestead: Lyla Tindall, Savannah Walker

Huntington North: Grace Anderson

Lakewood Park Christian: Emilia Crider

Leo: Isabella Hensley

Northrop: Madison Corley

Norwell: Macie Saalfrank

Snider: Lindsay Gonzalez, Oriana Smiley, Arielle Stephens

Warsaw: Madison Branam

Wawasee: Hadley Allen

Wayne: Jasmine Fowlkes, Story Gaines

West Noble: Izzy Beers, Reagan Eash, Ella Limerick

Whitko: Meredith Hindbaugh

Honorable Mention

Adams Central: Katie Summers

Angola: Mady Conrad, Khloe Stanner

Bellmont: Gracie Riggs, Lilly Selking

Bishop Dwenger: Maddie Gephart, Kobi Johnson

Bishop Luers: Vahsti Garcia, Victoria Strack

Bluffton: Konley Ault

Carroll: Paityn Lauck

Central Noble: Katie Forker, Jaylee Slone, Grace Swank, Jalayna Winebrenner

Columbia City: Breana Rumschlag, Sophia Van Buskirk

Concordia: Bella Dellinger, Courtney Inman, Shelby Petersen

DeKalb: Vivian Irk, Lilli VanGessel

East Noble: Alyssa Desper, Izzy Leffers, Carys Shire

Eastside: Lauren Hickey, Rylan Moughler

Fremont: Chloe Verdin

Garrett: Rilyn Flotow, Kaelynn York

Heritage: Alana Gutshall, Lexie Walter

Lakeland Christian: Eva Meza

Leo: Mia Norris, Rhianna Wallace Porter, Leah Shappell

New Haven: Annika Koepke

North Side: Desire Buckhanon, Sieriphoe Luangphaxayachack, Shilin Warren

Northrop: Kalaeh Alexander, Maleah Schmucker, Jersey Webb

Norwell: Izzy Anderson, Autumn Lee, Hope Mitchell

Snider: Ava DeFay, Denny-Lynn Dunton, Jasmine Gates

South Adams: Avery Brown, Reece Beitler

South Side: Na’Kayla Williams

Warsaw: Avary Hoeppner, Maddie Williamson

Wawasee: Jadyn Klenke

Wayne: Lexie Clark, Marlo Schinbeckler

Whitko: Caitlin Beer

Woodlan: Makaila Gruber

– Victoria Jacobsen, The Journal Gazette



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Men’s Basketball Closes Calendar Year at Colgate on Sunday in Non-League Finale

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard Men’s Basketball closes the 2025 calendar year at Colgate University on Sunday, Dec. 28 at 2:00 p.m. (ESPN+) at Cotterell Court in Hamilton, New York in the Crimson’s non-league finale.

What to Know

  • Harvard features four double-figure scorers on the year in a group that includes sophomore guard Robert Hinton (16.5 points per game), senior guard Chandler Piggé (13.7), sophomore guard Tey Barbour (11.5), and junior forward Thomas Batties II (10.3).

  • Among the Crimson’s four double-figure scorers, three of them averaged fewer than 7.0 points per game as first-years. Senior Chandler Piggé (1.9 points per game in 2022-23; 13.7 in 2025-26), junior Thomas Batties II (6.8 points per game in 2023-24; 10.3 in 2025-26), and sophomore Tey Barbour (4.8 points per game in 2024-25; 11.5 in 2025-26) have all increased their production over their careers.

  • In the Ivy League rankings, Harvard stands second in free throw percentage (78.5), second in steals per game (7.46), third in scoring defense (68.3), and fourth in field goal percentage (47.0). In the NCAA, the Crimson sits sixth in fewest fouls per game (13.5), ninth in free throw percentage (78.5), and 70th in scoring defense (68.3).

  • Sophomore guard Robert Hinton has averaged 16.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.6 steals per game on the year, while shooting 84.5 percent on free throws. Hinton ranks first in the Ivy League in field goals (79), second in steals per game (1.6), third in points (214), third in free throws (49), third in free throw percentage (84.5), sixth in points per game (16.5), and sixth in minutes per game (31.2). On the year, he has scored in double figures 10 times, netted 20 or more points four times, and eclipsed 30 points twice. He earned Ivy League Player of the Week honors on Dec. 8. Hinton – the 2024-25 Ivy League Rookie of the Year – averaged 14.6 points and 4.1 rebounds per game in 2024-25.

  • Hinton dropped a career-high 35 points on 12-of-22 field goals and 11-of-12 free throws with eight rebounds at UMass (Dec. 3). Hinton poured in 34 points on 13-of-17 field goals, 4-of-5 3-pointers, and 4-of-4 free throws vs. BU (Nov. 22). He totaled 26 points, five rebounds, and five assists at Furman (Dec. 6) and scored 22 points vs. UNH (Nov. 9). Hinton notched 16 points and seven boards vs. Holy Cross (Dec. 20) and contributed 16 points at Army (Nov. 15). He netted 13 points, including the go-ahead free throws with 5.1 seconds left at Marist (Nov. 16) and added 12 points and nine rebounds at BC (Nov. 26).

  • Senior guard Chandler Piggé has posted 13.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.5 steals per game on the year. He ranks fourth in the Ivy League in field goals (70), fourth in assist/turnover ratio (2.2), fourth in steals per game (1.5), fourth in minutes per game (32.4), fifth in assists per game (3.5), seventh in points (178), and ninth in points per game (13.7). He has scored in double figures in 10 games on the year. Piggé – an Honorable Mention All-Ivy selection and CSC Academic All-District honoree last season – notched 13.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game in 2024-25. He has steadily increased his production over his career, averaging 1.9 points per game in 2022-23, 8.1 points per game in 2023-24, and 13.1 points per game in 2024-25.

  • Piggé totaled 23 points and six assists, while shooting 8-of-11 from the floor vs. UNH (Nov. 9). He dropped 21 points with a career-high nine assists at Penn State (Nov. 19). Piggé posted 16 points and seven rebounds vs. Holy Cross (Dec. 20). He registered 14 points against both Army (Nov. 15) and Marist (Nov. 16), connecting on a game-tying 3-pointer with 35.8 seconds left against the Red Foxes. He netted 15 points against both Northeastern (Nov. 11) and Bryant (Nov. 29).

  • Sophomore guard Tey Barbour has registered 11.5 points and a team-high 5.5 rebounds per game on the year, while shooting 41.0 percent from 3-point distance. Barbour ranks fourth in the Ivy League in 3-pointers made (32), fifth in 3-pointers per game (2.5), fifth in minutes per game (31.5), and 11th in rebounds per game (5.5). He has scored in double figures in nine games on the year. Barbour notched 4.8 points and 1.8 rebounds per game on the year in 2024-25.

  • Barbour scored a career-high 18 points with eight rebounds vs. Holy Cross (Dec. 20), hitting 4-of-5 3-pointers. He posted 15 points and nine rebounds at BC (Nov. 26) after scoring 15 points vs. BU (Nov. 22). He posted 14 points, six rebounds, and a career-high four made 3-pointers vs. UNH (Nov. 9) before netting 12 points on four 3-pointers vs. Northeastern (Nov. 11). He compiled 12 points and seven rebounds at Penn State (Nov. 19). Barbour netted 10 points and hit the game-winning 3-pointer vs. Bryant (Nov. 29).

  • Junior forward Thomas Batties II has registered 10.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game on the year, while shooting 48.5 percent from the field and 52.4 percent from 3-point distance. He ranks fourth in the Ivy League in 3-point percentage (52.4) and sixth in blocks per game (1.0). He has scored in double figures eight times on the year. In 2024-25, Batties II averaged 11.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game on the year after registering 6.8 points and 4.2 rebounds per game on the 2023-24 season.

  • Batties II tallied a season-high 17 points, career-high five made 3-pointers, and a career-high six assists at Penn State (Nov. 19). He scored a game-high 17 points against both MIT (Nov. 7) and Army (Nov. 15). Batties II posted 14 points and a career-high six assists vs. BU (Nov. 22) and notched 13 points at BC (Nov. 26) and vs. UMass (Dec. 3). He totaled 12 points and nine rebounds vs. Bryant (Nov. 29).

  • Sophomore guard Austin Hunt has tallied 7.2 points and 3.1 rebounds per game on the year, while shooting 55.1 percent from the field. He ranks sixth in the Ivy League in field goal percentage (55.1). Hunt scored a career-high 19 points on 8-of-9 field goals and 3-of-4 3-pointers vs. Holy Cross (Dec. 20). He notched 13 points, six rebounds, and three assists vs. UNH (Nov. 9) and netted 10 points at Furman (Dec. 6). Hunt averaged 7.8 points and 3.6 rebounds per game in 2024-25.

  • Sophomore guard Ben Eisendrath has notched 5.1 points, 3.0 assists, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game on the year, while shooting 51.1 percent from the field. Eisendrath ranks third in the Ivy League in steals per game (1.6) and 10th in assists per game (3.0). He scored a career-high 15 points on 6-of-7 field goals at Penn State (Nov. 19) and netted 10 points at Furman (Dec. 6). Eisendrath distributed a career-high nine assists vs. BU (Nov. 22).

  • Harvard and Colgate have met 24 times with the Crimson holding a slight lead in the all-time series, 13-11. The Crimson has won the last eight matchups, including a 78-67 home victory last season. 

Next Up

Harvard hosts Dartmouth on Monday, Jan. 5 at 7:00 p.m. (ESPN+) at Lavietes Pavilion in its Ivy League opener.
 



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Iowa City Liberty grad Shelby Kimm stars as a Division II volleyball All-American

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NORTH Liberty, Iowa (KCRG) – A former Iowa high school volleyball star has earned All-American recognition at the college level.

Shelby Kimm, a three-time all-state selection at Iowa City Liberty, was named a Division II All-American this year for St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. The junior led her Husky team this season with nearly 3.4 kills per set.

The Huskies have made it to the round of 16 of the NCAA Tournament each of the past two years, which is tied for the best finish in program history.

After winning a state title at Liberty, Kimm wanted to experience college outside of Iowa.

“We had so many people on our team that were probably their best or one of the best on their high school or club team when you put a lot of those players together it can be a little challenging cause they’re not used to maybe not playing as much,” Kimm said. “You definitely have to work really hard and I think I learned that nothing is guaranteed you have to go into college and work your butt off and hopefully your coaches recognize that and that’s why I try to do.”

Kimm says she’s already excited to get back on the court for her senior season next year.

Three other Iowans are listed on the SCSU roster, including Kimm’s Liberty teammate Asta Hildebrand, Grundy Center alum Carlie Willis and Aplington-Parkersburg alum Kinsey Mohwinkle.

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Men’s Volleyball Picked Second In Preseason AVCA Poll

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LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Hawai’i men’s volleyball team was picked No. 2 in the AVCA preseason poll, marking the eighth consecutive year it earned a top 3 preseason ranking.
 
The Rainbow Warriors earned seven first place votes and 473 total points, just eight points behind preseason favorite UCLA, who garnered 12 first place votes. Long Beach State was third with five first place votes and 460 points.
 
UH’s schedule features seven teams ranked in the preseason Top 10 and 11 teams in the Top 20.
 
Hawai’i finished last season with a No. 3 final AVCA ranking after advancing to the NCAA Championship semifinal round. The No. 3 ranking marked the eighth consecutive year with a Top 5 national finish. The Warriors completed the year with a 27-6 mark and captured their fourth Big West Championship title, defeating eventual national champion Long Beach State in the championship match.  
 
Head coach Charlie Wade, who became the program’s all-time winningest coach last season, is entering his 17th season at the helm with a career record of 319-131.
 
UH opens the 2026 season with a two-match series against NJIT, Friday, Jan. 2 and Sunday, Jan. 4.
 
 

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Gibbs-Lawhorn Named Raising Cane’s Outstanding Rebel Of The Week

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LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – UNLV men’s basketball junior Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn has been named the Raising Cane’s Outstanding Rebel of the Week, the school announced Friday.

Gibbs-Lawhorn has earned the recognition for the first time this season, while it’s also the men’s basketball team’s second of the year.

The award goes to the student-athlete who turned in the best individual performance during the previous week of competition from Monday through Sunday as voted on by the UNLV Athletics Strategic Communications department.

A native of Lafayette, Indiana, Gibbs-Lawhorn led the Runnin’ Rebels to a Mountain West opening 84-72 win over Fresno State. He scored a career-high 28 points, while grabbing seven rebounds, four assists, three steals, and a blocked shot.

Additionally, Gibbs-Lawhorn shot 9 of 15 from the field, made all four of his free throw attempts and shot 60% on 3-pointers (6 of 10).

2025-26 Outstanding Rebel of the Week Award Winners
Sept. 3 – Aamaris Brown, Football
Sept. 11 – Jaida Harris, Volleyball
Sept. 16 – Alondra Alarcon, Volleyball
Sept. 23 – Marsel McDuffie, Football
Sept. 30 – Zi Yu Foong, Women’s Golf
Oct. 7 – Kayden McGee, Football
Oct. 14 – Anthony Colandrea, Football
Oct. 22 – Jaida Harris, Volleyball
Oct. 27 – Ilia Snitari, Men’s Tennis
Nov. 5 – Michelle Madrid, Women’s Soccer
Nov. 12 – Jai’Den Thomas, Football 
Nov. 12 – Meadow Roland, Women’s Basketball
Nov. 18 – Issac Williamson, Men’s Basketball
Nov. 26 – Ilia Snitari, Men’s Tennis
Dec. 3 – Jai’Den Thomas, Football

Dec. 10 – Bryson Huey, Men’s Swim & Dive
Dec. 26 – Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, Men’s Basketball

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