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This Week in #NJCU Athletics
By: Contact: Hannah Hirst; Assistant Athletic Communication Director Story Links JERSEY CITY, N.J. – This week, six New Jersey City University (NJCU) squads are in action, featuring men’s wrestling’s senior night, men’s volleyball season opener, and a pair of New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) basketball contests at the JMAC.Wednesday, January 15: See below for all the […]


JERSEY CITY, N.J. – This week, six New Jersey City University (NJCU) squads are in action, featuring men’s wrestling’s senior night, men’s volleyball season opener, and a pair of New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) basketball contests at the JMAC.Wednesday, January 15:
See below for all the Green and Gold athletics events for the week, as well as event location for each contest. All event coverage for every NJCU athletic event all season long can be found at www.NJCUGothicKnights.com/coverage.
- Women’s Basketball at Rutgers-Camden
- WHEN: 3:00 p.m.
- WHERE: Athletic and Fitness Center (Camden, N.J.)
- TICKETS: Adults – $5.00 | Non-Montclair students (with ID), children, seniors – $2.00 *CASH ONLY*
- Men’s Basketball at Rutgers-Camden
- WHEN: 5:00 p.m.
- WHERE: Athletic and Fitness Center (Camden, N.J.)
- TICKETS: Adults – $5.00 | Non-Montclair students (with ID), children, seniors – $2.00 *CASH ONLY*
Friday, January 17:
- Track at Field at the NYC Gotham Cup
- WHEN: 12:00 p.m.
- WHERE: Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex (Staten Island, N.Y.)
- Men’s Volleyball vs. Nichols College
- WHEN: 7:00 p.m.
- WHERE: Kean University (Union, N.J.)
- TICKETS: Adults – $5.00 | Non-Kean students (with ID), children, seniors – $2.00
- Men’s Wrestling vs. Keystone
- WHEN: 8:00 p.m.
- WHERE: John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center (Jersey City, N.J.)
- TICKETS: https://njcu.hometownticketing.com/embed/all?path=wbasket
Saturday, January 18:
- Women’s Wrestling at Will Abele Open
- WHEN: 10:00 a.m.
- WHERE: Ursinus College (Collegeville, Pa.)
- Men’s Volleyball vs. #4 Stevens
- WHEN: 12:00 p.m.
- WHERE: Kean University (Union, N.J.)
- TICKETS: Adults – $5.00 | Non-Kean students (with ID), children, seniors – $2.00
- Women’s Basketball vs. TCNJ
- WHEN: 1:00 p.m.
- WHERE: John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center (Jersey City, N.J.)
- TICKETS: https://njcu.hometownticketing.com/embed/all?path=wbasket
- Men’s Basketball vs. TCNJ
- WHEN: 3:00 p.m.
- WHERE: John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center (Jersey City, N.J.)
- TICKETS: https://njcu.hometownticketing.com/embed/all?path=wbasket
- Men’s Volleyball vs. #6 Vassar
- WHEN: 4:00 p.m.
- WHERE: Kean University (Union, N.J.)
- TICKETS: Adults – $5.00 | Non-Kean students (with ID), children, seniors – $2.00
For the latest news, updates, and information on New Jersey City University sports, visit njcugothicknights.com. Fans can also stay up-to-date on the latest Gothic Knights news by following NJCU Athletics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Six from Track and Field / Cross Country named Academic All-District
Story Links Six members of the Albion College cross country/track and field teams have earned CSC Academic All-District honors. Of the six selections, three have advanced to the national ballot with a chance at becoming an Academic All-American. Representing the men’s team, Eddie Hines, Will Davis and Logan Vining were all […]

Six members of the Albion College cross country/track and field teams have earned CSC Academic All-District honors. Of the six selections, three have advanced to the national ballot with a chance at becoming an Academic All-American.
Representing the men’s team, Eddie Hines, Will Davis and Logan Vining were all chosen. Davis and Hines both earned All-American honors during the season, with Davis’ coming in the 60m dash and Hines’ in the outdoor shot put. Both have advanced to the national ballot where Academic All-Americans will be chosen in July.
For the women, the Britons saw Tess Anthony, Fatima Cruz and Lizzie Storey all honored. Anthony, the MIAA Field MVP during the indoor season, also joined Davis and Hines in advancing to the national ballot.
To be eligible, one must be a sophomore or higher in both academic and athletic standing, meet the requirements of regional rankings in respective events and hold a 3.50 cumulative GPA or better.
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RH: Podcast With Jody Larson On Pro Volleyball
Volleyball | 6/25/2025 1:44:00 PM Story Links Former Shocker Jody Larson plays professional volleyball in Switzerland. She joins us to talk about the adjustment to Europe, why she wants to live in Switzerland and her favorite foods. We also discuss playing for her mom in high school, playing for Shockers coach Chris […]

Volleyball | 6/25/2025 1:44:00 PM
Larson played the 2015 and 2016 seasons at Wichita State after transferring from Oklahoma. In 2016, she earned honorable mention All-American honors as an opposite. She played for Sm’Aesch in 2024-25 and will return to that club in 2025-26.
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2024-25 Season In Review – University of Hawai’i at Manoa Athletics
The magic was evident from the start. On a mid-August night in Waipi‘o, the Rainbow Wahine soccer team celebrated a dramatic comeback victory in a rousing kickoff to the 2024-25 University of Hawai‘i athletics calendar. The season-opening thriller would be just the first verse of a theme that coursed through the department into the heat […]

The magic was evident from the start.
On a mid-August night in Waipi‘o, the Rainbow Wahine soccer team celebrated a dramatic comeback victory in a rousing kickoff to the 2024-25 University of Hawai‘i athletics calendar. The season-opening thriller would be just the first verse of a theme that coursed through the department into the heat of May.
By the time the year ended with a strong showing from UH’s contingent in the first round of the NCAA Track and Field Championship, Rainbow Wahine and Rainbow Warrior teams had crafted a season replete with unforgettable moments.
Along the way, sustained success for the UH women’s programs remained at the forefront with the Rainbow Wahine volleyball, basketball and water polo teams repeating as conference champions and the soccer team earning the program’s first Big West crown.
The Rainbow Warrior volleyball team electrified SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center while maintaining a place among the nation’s elite. Crowds flocked to Les Murakami Stadium to experience the Manoa Magic generated by the baseball ’Bows, and across the street one of the nation’s winningest softball coaches bid aloha after more than three decades in the dugout.
Individual accolades included six Big West Coach of the Year awards and 11 student-athletes earned conference player of the year honors. A total of 148 current and former ’Bows received their diplomas in the fall and spring commencement ceremonies and achievements in both aspects of student-athlete life were recognized in a collection of national and conference academic awards.
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Five Named to Academic All-District® Women’s Track and Field/Cross Country Teams
Story Links Five Hope College student-athletes have been selected for the 2025 Academic All-District® Women’s Track and Field/Cross Country teams, selected by College Sports Communicators: seniors Maddy Struck and Amanda Timonen, and juniors Molly Durow, Catherine Leahy and Sara Schermerhorn. The program recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances in […]

Five Hope College student-athletes have been selected for the 2025 Academic All-District® Women’s Track and Field/Cross Country teams, selected by College Sports Communicators: seniors Maddy Struck and Amanda Timonen, and juniors Molly Durow, Catherine Leahy and Sara Schermerhorn.
The program recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances in competition and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes women’s track and field honorees in four divisions: NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.
Academic All-District® honorees were considered for advancement to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot. Student-athletes selected as CSC Academic All-America® finalists will advance to the national ballot to be voted on by CSC members and announced later this summer.q
Durow (Glenview, Illinois / Glenbrook South HS) is an elementary education major who earned All-MIAA accolades in all three seasons during the 2024-25 academic year. Durow claimed USTFCCCA All-Great Lakes Region honors in the outdoor 800-meter honors and MIAA titles in the outdoor 800 meters, indoor 800 meters and indoor distance medley relay.
Leahy (Elk Rapids, Michigan / Elk Rapids) is an exercise science and psychology major who received USTFCCCA All-Great Lakes Region accolades in the indoor and outdoor 4×400 relays this season. Leahy also helped the Flying Dutch win MIAA titles in the outdoor 4×100, outdoor 4×400 and indoor 4×400 relays, earning All-MIAA recognition twice.
Schermerhorn (Traverse City, Michigan / Traverse City West) is an exercise science major and a four-time All-American this season (indoor and outdoor 200 and 400 meters). Schermerhorn claimed seven all-region honors (indoor 60 meters, outdoor 100 meters, indoor and outdoor 200 meters, indoor 400 meters, and indoor and outdoor 4×400 relays. The MIAA’s Most Valuable Indoor and Outdoor Track Athlete captured seven MIAA titles, including five individual. Schermerhorn is the first MIAA women’s runner to win MIAA indoor championships in the 60 meters, 200 meters and 400 meters in the same season.
Struck (Hainesville, Illinois / Grayslake Central) was an exercise science major. The senior claimed All-MIAA First Team honors in indoor track after helping the Flying Dutch win the distance medley relay. Struck also earned All-MIAA Second Team honors in cross country.
Timonen (Palatine, Illinois / William Fremd) was a special education major. The senior claimed All-MIAA First Team honors during the outdoor season in the javelin after repeating as MIAA champion in the event.
The Division III CSC Academic All-America® program is partially financially supported by the NCAA Division III national governance structures to assist CSC with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2024-25 Division III Academic All-America® programs.
For more information about the CSC Academic All-District® and Academic All-America® program, visit AcademicAllAmerica.com.
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Coming Home: How Cassie Found Her Way Back to Eastern Washington and the Game She Loves
Story Links CHENEY, Wash. – For Cassie Moeller, coming to Eastern Washington University wasn’t just a transfer—it was a homecoming. Born and raised in Spokane, Cassie grew up immersed in the Eastern athletics community. “My whole life, I was going to Eastern games,” she said. “A lot of my coaches were former […]

CHENEY, Wash. – For Cassie Moeller, coming to Eastern Washington University wasn’t just a transfer—it was a homecoming.
Born and raised in Spokane, Cassie grew up immersed in the Eastern athletics community. “My whole life, I was going to Eastern games,” she said. “A lot of my coaches were former players or even coaches here. It was like everyone around me was always talking about Eastern—it felt like a part of who I was before I ever got here.”
Now, after a collegiate journey that began at Western Washington University and took her to Spokane Falls Community College, Cassie is stepping into the Division I spotlight with Eastern volleyball. But her path to this point wasn’t a straight line—it was a winding one paved with growth, challenges, and deep-rooted love for both the game and her community.
A Product of the 509
Representing Spokane and the greater 509 region carries deep meaning for Cassie. “It feels like I get to show what the 509 kids are made of,” she said. “It’s like this pride of being homegrown—of putting on that jersey and knowing you’re playing for something bigger than yourself.”
She sees Eastern not just as a school, but as a continuation of the volleyball community that shaped her. “Wade Benson, Allen Allen, Nicole Rayborn, Shawn Wilson, Jaimie Lee… I’ve had so many amazing coaches in Spokane. They all helped me see that I could get to this level.”
A Journey Through Change
Fresh out of high school, Cassie wanted to explore beyond her comfort zone. She left Spokane for Bellingham to attend Western Washington, ready to embrace independence. “I was ready to go anywhere—California, Texas, wherever,” she said. “I wanted to see something new.”
But after a year away, the excitement of distance was tempered by the reality of missing home. Long drives, expensive flights, and being away from her biggest support system—her family—began to weigh heavily.
That led her to Spokane Falls, where she credits coach Elizabeth Harden with not only helping her maintain her game but pushing her to grow as a leader. “She believed in me when I wasn’t sure I’d be picked up late in the transfer portal. She helped me develop my leadership skills and taught me how to be competitive while still keeping things lighthearted.”
Finding Her Fit
Meeting the Eastern volleyball coaches sealed the deal. “I already knew one of them personally, and the moment I talked with them, I could feel their passion for the game and their love for the team. It was like this energy just came off them. I wanted to be around that.”
For Cassie, choosing Eastern wasn’t just about volleyball. It was about staying close to the people who’ve supported her since day one. “I’m very family-oriented,” she said. “Being able to grow on my own while still being close enough to go home for a quick visit—it’s the best of both worlds.”
She smiled when she talked about the idea of calling her mom just to stop by, or how her family can finally come watch her games again. “That means the world to me. It’s comforting in a way that makes me feel like I can really thrive here.”
Eyes on the Future
Cassie isn’t shy about her goals—on and off the court.
On the court, she wants to contribute in whatever way the team needs. “Whether I’m starting, rotating in, or just hyping everyone up from the bench—I want to be the one they can count on,” she said. “Versatile. Loud. Supportive. That’s who I want to be.”
Off the court, her sights are set on creating relationships that go beyond college. “I want these girls to be my lifelong friends. The kind of people I can invite to my wedding, or call when I need help with something.”
She’s currently pursuing a degree in exercise science with aspirations to go into nursing. “Right now, I’m figuring out the best route, but eventually I’d love to work in a medical field where I can help people, maybe even athletic training,” she said.
Building the Next Chapter
Cassie’s story is one of coming full circle. From dreaming of new places to realizing the power of home, she’s now at a school that reflects everything she values: family, growth, support, and community.
Eastern isn’t just a stop on her volleyball journey—it’s a place where she plans to leave a mark.
“I could have gone far away,” she said. “But staying here, playing for a school that means something to my family and my community—that means everything.”
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Illinois Water Polo’s 2025 All-Sectional Teams
There were 32 boys and 35 girls named to the Illinois Water Polo all-sectional team in 2025, with a number of repeat selections along the way. Here’s a look at the 2025 all-sectional selections from the Journal-area: Girls Water Polo: Barrington Sectional: First Team: Reese Winegar (Sr.), Fremd Elly Jo Fay (Sr.), Fremd […]

There were 32 boys and 35 girls named to the Illinois Water Polo all-sectional team in 2025, with a number of repeat selections along the way.
Here’s a look at the 2025 all-sectional selections from the Journal-area:
Girls Water Polo:
Barrington Sectional:
First Team:
Reese Winegar (Sr.), Fremd
Elly Jo Fay (Sr.), Fremd
Caterina Gaido (Jr.), Fremd
Melissa Loch (Jr.), Hersey
Coco Schultz (Sr.), Hersey
Sasha Martschenko (Sr.), Prospect
Nora Bestor (Sr.), Conant
Second Team:
Molly Boldt (Jr.), Fremd
Emily Steinberg (Jr.), Hersey
Katelyn Royal (So.), Prospect
Brooke Broz (So.), Conant
Vivian Myers (So.), Palatine
Honorable Mention:
Aubrey Schinkel (Jr.), Fremd
Andrea Teves (Sr.), Hersey
Julia Rarau (Sr.), Prospect
Kaya Rudzinski (Jr.), Conant
Nora Montgomery (Jr.), Rolling Meadows
Sectional Coach of the Year: Fremd’s Theresa Knowles
Notes: Knowles was selected as a sectional Coach of the Year last season as well. Also repeating as all-sectional selections on the player’s side were Loch (1st team in 2024), Fay (1st team), Martschenko (1st team), Schultz (2nd team), Winegar (2nd team), Steinberg (honorable mention), Rarau (honorable mention) and Montgomery (honorable mention). Winegar was an honorable mention selection in 2023 as a sophomore and Fay was also a second team selection in 2023. Hersey’s Loch was a second team selection in 2023 as a freshman, making her a perfect 3-for-3 in her career as an all-sectional selection. Prospect’s Matschenko was an honorable mention selection in 2023 as well.
Glenbrook South Sectional:
First Team:
Lauren Capper (Jr.), Maine West
Kristyna Kubisova (Sr.), Maine South
Second Team:
Maya Biela (Sr.), Maine West
Roxanne Lazanyi (Sr.), Maine East
Nikki Kirov (Sr.), Niles West
Maeve Przekota (Jr.), Maine South
Seira Honda (Sr.), Glenbrook South
Honorable Mention:
Nicole Kaner (So.), Maine West
Maria Korovilas (Jr.), Maine South
Sectional Coach of the Year: Evanston’s Maggie Hatcher
Notes: Capper (1st team in 2024), Przekota (2nd team), Biela (honorable mention) and Lazanyi (honorable mention) were also all-sectional selections in 2024. Hatcher was also a sectional Coach of the Year selection last year. Capper was also an honorable mention all-sectional selection along with Lazanyi in 2023. Capper was the only freshman selected in the 2023 GBS sectional. Biela was a second team selection for Maine West as well in 2023 as a sophomore.
Libertyville Sectional:
First Team:
Olivia Spieth (Jr.), Stevenson
Elsa Kusevskis (Jr.), Stevenson
Victoria Duncan (Sr.), Stevenson
Second Team:
Jillian Carlson (Sr.), Stevenson
Jenny Dawson (Sr.), Wheeling
Honorable Mention:
Caroline Bichkoff (So.), Stevenson
Annie Flershem (Sr.), Buffalo Grove
Sectional Coach of the Year: Libertyville’s Tracy Balla
Notes: Spieth (1st team all-sectional in 2024) is one of three repeat all-sectional selections from last year. Kusevskis (honorable mention) and Dawson (honorable mention) were also recognized last year.
York Sectional:
Second Team:
Anastasija Jevtic (Jr.), Elk Grove
Emily Diaz (Sr.), Leyden
Sectional Coach of the Year: York’s Mark Giuliani
Note: Diaz and Jevtic also earned second team all-sectional honors in 2024.
Boys Water Polo:
Barrington Sectional:
First Team:
Nick Maslowski (Sr.), Palatine
Brodie Piecuch (Sr.), Palatine
Hubert Roszkowski (Sr.), Palatine
Tyler Franke (Sr.), Fremd
Amar Osman (Fr.), Fremd
Second Team:
Colten Hilgers (Jr.), Palatine
Roman Fisher (Sr.), Fremd
Daniel Thielen (Sr.), Hersey
Victor Kozlowski (Jr.), Conant
Honorable Mention:
Tyler Schiavone (Sr.), Palatine
Finley Winegar (So.), Fremd
Caleb Bertermann (Sr.), Rolling Meadows
Sectional Coach of the Year: Schaumburg’s Tyler Clark
Notes: Clark repeated as sectional Coach of the Year for the Saxons. The repeating all-sectional player selections from the Journal-area include Franke (1st team in 2024), Piecuch (1st team), Fisher (2nd team), Bertermann (2nd team) and Thielen (honorable mention). Hersey’s Tyler Steinberg was selected to the all-sectional team in 2023 and 2024, but didn’t make the team in 2025.
Glenbrook South Sectional:
First Team:
Ben Przekota (Sr.), Maine South
Kevin O’Connor (Sr.), Glenbrook South
Second Team:
Alex Verdet (Sr.), Prospect
Adrian Vucic (Sr.), Niles West
Nick Garate (Sr.), Glenbrook South
Milo Ford (Sr.), Loyola Academy
Charles McCauley (Fr.), Maine South
Honorable Mention:
Luke Stojiljkovic (Sr.), Maine West
Miron Denisenko (Sr.), Maine East
Filip Ristic (So.), Maine South
Jaydan Oh (Jr.), Glenbrook South
Sectional Coach of the Year: New Trier’s David Rafferty-Flatter
Notes: Rafferty-Flatter was also the sectional Coach of the Year in 2024. There were 12 Journal-area players selected to the all-sectional team in 2024 and three of them repeated in 2025: Przekota (2nd team in 2024), O’Connor (2nd team) and Ford (honorable mention). Przekota was also an honorable mention all-sectional selection in 2023.
Libertyville Sectional:
First Team:
Anthony Cardone (So.), Stevenson
Armeet Gill (Jr.), Stevenson
Kenny Weisner (Jr.), Stevenson
Tamazi Sanadiradze (Jr.), Buffalo Grove
Second Team:
Matt Woods (Jr.), Stevenson
Ben Inglis (So.), Buffalo Grove
Honorable Mention:
Ben Tosyali (So.), Stevenson
Joe Buttitta (So.), Buffalo Grove
Sectional Coach of the Year: Buffalo Grove’s Tom Cooney
Notes: Armeet Gill repeated as a first team all-sectional selection (2024, 2025), while Weisner jumped from an honorable mention last year to first team this year. Buffalo Grove had one all-sectional selection in 2024, but increased to three this year.
York Sectional:
Honorable Mention:
Kacper Piekutowski (Jr.), Leyden
Sectional Coach of the Year: Fenwick’s Beto Garcia
Note: Piekutowski was a second team all-sectional selection in 2024.
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