AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – Randall volleyball seniors, Havi Valdez and Layla Romero, both signed with their respective colleges on Friday to further both their athletic and academic careers.

Valdez signed with Taft College volleyball, while Romero signed with Hesston College volleyball.

The girls were on varsity and were both a part of the 2022 state championship winning volleyball team.

They were also both a part of three consecutive state championship appearances with the Lady Raiders.

Valdez says that she will take lessons learned at Randall to college.

“I think I learned how to be a really good leader…like we faced a lot of [adversity,]” she said. “I just became more of a leader and just was able to grow in different ways.”

Romero says her playing style has drastically improved and she will be able to utilize that at the next level.

“Definitely my serving….I was so terrible at serving until this year,” she said. “It took me a lot to learn how to do certain things and my footwork and all that stuff. The coaches really helped me.”

Taft College ended their season at 27-5 overall, while Hesston College finished with a 7-16 overall.

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WACO, Texas – Max Basing saved six match points and rallied for a tiebreaker win, clinching a 4-3 victory for No. 5 Stanford men’s tennis over No.12 Mississippi State in the NCAA quarterfinals at Hurd Tennis Center. Stanford improves to 26-5 on the season and advances to its first Final Four since 2003.

The fourth-seeded Cardinal, appearing in the quarterfinals for the first time since 2012, led early after doubles with the decisive point coming on court two. After a tight battle went to the Bulldogs on court one, against the top pair nationally, Samir Banerjee and Alex Razeghi earned a 6-4 win on court three. After defending a pair of Mississippi State match points at 5-4, Henry von der Schulenburg and Kyle Kang won via tiebreaker on court two, 7-6 (3).

Godsick made it 2-0, opening singles action with a 6-3, 6-4 victory on court five. The win was his 16th of the year, and he improved to 13-2 in dual action on the season. Winning his 22nd match of the season, von der Schulenburg made it 3-0 Stanford with a straight-set win of his own, 6-4, 7-5. The win was the 15th in a row for von der Schulenburg and his 18th in dual action.

Mississippi State pulled back wins on courts two, six and one, respectively, to tie the match at 3-3, leaving Basing as the lone Cardinal remaining to clinch the match. Basing trailed 5-4 in the third set, and 40-0 in the potentially decisive game, before fighting off four consecutive match points. Basing trailed 40-30 at 6-5, again saving a pair of match points from the Bulldogs to push the match into a third set tiebreaker. Basing took a 5-3 lead midway through and didn’t look back, earning his 19th victory of the season, and 16th in dual play.

The semifinals appearance is the 21st in program history for the Cardinal, which is looking for its 18th NCAA title in program history. The Cardinal improved to 5-0 all-time against the Bulldogs with the win.

Stanford will take on No. 1 Wake Forest in the NCAA semifinals on Saturday, May 17 at 2 p.m. PT (4 p.m. CT). The action will be broadcast on ESPN+.

[4] No. 5 Stanford 4, [12] No. 12 Mississippi State 3

DOUBLES
1. No. 1 Jovanovic/Sanchez Martinez (MSU) d. No. 70 Godsick/Hudson Rivera (STAN), 6-3
2. No. 47 Kang/von der Schulenburg (STAN) d. No. 60 Baroni/Martinez Serrano (MSU), 7-6 (3)
3. No. 48 Banerjee/Razeghi (STAN) d. Milanovic/Novansky (MSU), 6-4
Order of Finish: 1, 3, 2

SINGLES
1. No. 28 Benito Sanchez Martinez (MSU) d. No. 7 Samir Banerjee (STAN), 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
2. No. 67 Petar Jovanovic (MSU) d. Kyle Kang (STAN), 2-6, 6-2, 6-3
3. No. 101 Max Basing (STAN) d. No. 111 Niccolo Baroni (MSU), 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (5)
4. No. 73 Henry von der Schulenburg (STAN) d. Dusan Milanovic (MSU), 6-4, 7-5
5. Nico Godsick (STAN) d. Bryan Hernandez Cortes (MSU), 6-3, 6-4
6. Mario Martinez Serrano (MSU) d. Alex Razeghi (STAN), 6-4, 2-6, 6-4
Order of Finish: 5, 4, 2, 6, 1, 3

James F. Davenport, Jr.

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James Franklin Davenport Jr., born on August 2, 1940, Pasadena, California, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved son of James Franklin Davenport Sr. and Margaret Ives Davenport and brother of Eleanor “Nonie” Travers (deceased).

Jeff, as he was affectionately known, derived from the initials of his first and middle names, JF, was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. He spent most all of his 84 years in Pasadena, attending Polytechnic School, Menlo School, and later the University of Southern California, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and was also a world class swimmer and water polo player.

Jeff went on to enjoy a successful career in finance spanning more than 50 years, working with EF Hutton, Alex. Brown & Sons, Deutsche Bank, Lehman Brothers, Jefferies, and later RBC. He was renowned for his natural charm, his inquisitiveness with everyone he encountered, his profound work ethic, and his unwavering dedication to exceeding his client’s expectations.

Outside of his professional life, Jeff found immense joy in owning thoroughbred horses for decades, with a special fondness for Santa Anita and Del Mar. He was also an avid golfer, runner, and hiker. The Davenport family has been proud members of the Valley Hunt Club in Pasadena for over 65 years. Jeff was the last living Count in the Visart de De Bury et de Bocarme noble line.

Jeff’s passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of his family, friends, and the many others whose lives he touched. His infectious smile, positivity, generous spirit, and sharp sense of humor brought out the best in those lucky enough to know him. His unwavering commitment to spreading love and kindness was truly unmatched.

Though his physical presence is no longer with us, Jeff’s spirit will continue to inspire and uplift those who loved him. He is survived by his four children and their spouses: Jamie (Susie), Jonathan, Caroline (Bianca), Beau (Briana) and grandsons, Luke, James, Mark, and Hugo.

In accordance with the family’s wishes, private services will be held.

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GLASSBORO, NJ – Rowan women’s basketball coach Kate Pearson as been named by WeCOACH as a participant in the NCAA Women Coaches Academy (WCA) and the 8th class of NCAA Academy 2.0, set to take place May 18th to 21st, in Denver.
 
Hosted in collaboration with the NCAA, these impactful Academies offer multi-day transformational experiences focused on leadership development and personal growth for women coaches from all sports and collegiate levels, including both two-year and four-year institutions.  
 
This year, over 100 women coaches will gather in Denver, with 85 coaches participating in the NCAA WCA and 18 advancing through the NCAA Academy 2.0 program. These women represent 24 different sports, including several NCAA emerging sports, and come from a diverse collection of institutions across NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, as well as the NAIA, 3C2A, NJCAA, and NWAC.  
 
In her first season at Rowan, Pearson led the Profs to a 17-9 overall record and the fourth seed in the NJAC Championship.
 
May 19-21 NCAA Women Coaches Academy Class #54 Participants:  
Claire Abele | Butte College – Head Coach, Soccer   
Devan Acosta | Hanover College – Head Coach, Golf  
Lindsay Allman | Florida State University – Associate Head Coach, Volleyball  
Lauryn Andrew | Concordia University-Irvine – Graduate Assistant Coach, Volleyball  
Miranda Armstrong | Pomona-Pitzer Colleges – Associate Head Coach, Soccer  
Sloane Baumgartner | Elmhurst University – Head Coach, Lacrosse  
Emily Bitka | Daemen University – Head Coach, Lacrosse  
Jenn Blomme | Whitman College – Head Coach, Swimming  

Eileen Bringman | Cornell University – Associate Head Coach, Swimming & Diving  

Laura Broderick | Yale University – Assistant Coach, Cross Country, Track & Field  
Jasmine Brown | Oberlin College – Head Coach, Volleyball  
Lynnzee Brown | Pennsylvania State University – Assistant Coach, Gymnastics  

Daiysa Burrell | Norfolk State University – Assistant Coach, XC, Track & Field  

Kendra Bush | Rochester Institute of Technology – Assistant Coach, XC, Track & Field  
Karen Byers | Seattle Pacific University – Head Coach, Basketball  
Jasmine Chambers | South Carolina State University – Assistant Coach, Volleyball  

Erin Chrissobolis | Ohio Northern University – Assistant Coach, Swimming & Diving  
Adeline Chung-Feder | Wagner College – Assistant Coach, Fencing  
Shannon Coughlin | UW Green Bay – Assistant Coach, Volleyball  
Alexandria Courtney | Minot State University – Head Coach, Volleyball  
Vinsetta Covington | Kentucky State University – Assistant Coach, Basketball  

Chloe Curtis | Loyola Marymount University – Head Coach, XC, Track & Field  
Jeanne Czipri | Central College (Iowa) – Head Coach, Volleyball  
Jessica Darmelio | Carmel High School – Head Coach, Basketball  
Arla Davis | McDaniel College – Assistant Coach, Field Hockey  
Melissa DeVore | Coker University – Head Coach, Basketball  
Amy Donovan | University of Alaska Fairbanks – Head Coach, Basketball  

Kaycie Dunkerley | Lewis & Clark College – Assistant Coach, Basketball  
Maisie Elston | Mount St. Joseph University – Head Coach, Basketball  
Catherine Ely | Bryn Mawr College – Head Coach, Crew  
Uloma Enyogasi | Lynn University – Assistant Coach, Basketball  
Alyxx Estrada | Regis University – Assistant Coach, Softball  
Amanda Evans | New Mexico Highlands University – Head Coach, Soccer  
Hillary Fitts | Hofstra University – Head Coach, Field Hockey  
Allison Fordyce | Susquehanna University – Head Coach, Field Hockey  
Marissa Fortuna | St. Lawrence University – Graduate Assistant Coach, Soccer  
Lindsey Garcia | Occidental College – Head Coach, Water Polo  
Mahogany Green | Hamilton College – Head Coach, Basketball  
Katie Guns | St. Norbert College – Head Coach, Soccer  
Elyssa Hawkins | Biola University – Assistant Coach, Water Polo  
Madison Heck | Virginia Wesleyan University – Head Coach, Lacrosse  

Shirlynn Hight | Talladega College – Head Coach, Acrobatics & Tumbling  
Gabrielle Holko | Susquehanna University – Head Coach, Basketball  
Katie Horton | Florida State University – Director of Operations, Beach Volleyball  
Cornysia Island | University of Arkansas – Pine Bluff – Assistant Coach, Volleyball  
Kellis Johnson | Dominican University – Assistant Coach, Soccer  
Jenna Kalwa | University of Saint Joseph – Head Coach, Soccer  
Maile’ana Kanewa-Hermelyn | University of Michigan – Assistant Coach, Gymnastics  
Brehan Kelley | PennWest Clarion – Head Coach, Swimming  
Abigail Kemble | Eastern University – Head Coach, Field Hockey  
Nina Klein | Quinnipiac University – Head Coach, Field Hockey  
Megan Kronschnabel | Claremont Mudd Scripps – Assistant Coach, Volleyball  
Courtney Kust | Hope College – Associate Head Coach, Basketball  
Moneshia McKenney | Clemson University – Assistant Coach, Volleyball  
Erica Metz | Millersville University – Assistant Coach, Field Hockey  

Baylee Mires | University of Louisville – Assistant Coach, XC, Track & Field  
Brittney Morris | St. Mary’s College of Maryland – Head Coach, Lacrosse  

Raina Nolan | Emmanuel University – Head Coach, Acrobatics & Tumbling  
Haley Overstreet | Sewanee, The University of the South – Head Coach, Field Hockey  
Sara Pasour | University of North Carolina at Pembroke – Assistant Coach, Volleyball  
Kate Pearson | Rowan University – Head Coach, Basketball  
Ana Pego | Quinnipiac University – Assistant Coach, Volleyball  
Barbara Perkins | University of Denver – Head Coach, Triathlon  
Megan Rabenberg | Loyola University Maryland – Assistant Coach, Rowing  
Madeline Reed | Kutztown University – Assistant Coach, Soccer  
Erin Reeves | Colby College – Head Coach, Tennis  

Kaitlyn Reny | University of Redlands – Assistant Coach, Swimming & Diving  
Kelly Rider | Curry College – Head Coach, Hockey  
Toccara Ross | Central Michigan University – Assistant Coach, Basketball  
Erin Schneidtmiller | University of Louisville – Assistant Coach, Field Hockey  
Katelyn Sherman | Ave Maria University – Head Coach, Lacrosse  
Janelle Silver-Martin | Florida Gulf Coast University – Assistant Coach, Basketball  
Katie Smith | Xavier University – Head Coach, Soccer  
Claire Sporer | Michigan State University – Strength Coach, Basketball  
Hannah Tepper | Trinity College – Assistant Coach, Field Hockey  
Arli Tilves | Carnegie Mellon University – Assistant Coach, Swimming  
Julieta Toledo | The Ohio State University – Assistant Coach, Fencing  
Arieon Trinity | Agnes Scott College – Head Coach, Volleyball  
Melissa Valenzuela | Illinois Wesleyan University – Head Coach, Flag Football  
Amy Vaughan | Nova Southeastern University – Head Coach, Soccer  
Jae-Lyn Visscher | University of South Florida – Assistant Coach, Beach Volleyball  
Lauren Voigt | The College of Wooster – Head Coach, Field Hockey  
Janice Washington | Lincoln University – Head Coach, Basketball  
Shannon Witzel | Spalding University – Head Coach, Lacrosse  
Doshia Woods | University of Denver – Head Coach, Basketball