College Sports
Engineering a successful NCAA basketball bracket
Stay Informed, Stay Empowered in STL Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Of the more than 60 entrants in the Southside Ballers NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket competition, I found myself in fifth place at the close of the first Thursday of action. […]


Of the more than 60 entrants in the Southside Ballers NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket competition, I found myself in fifth place at the close of the first Thursday of action.
A last minute, impetuous decision to change an original pick from Arkansas over Kansas to KU winning cost me a vital point. It wasn’t a pick from the heart, the Razorbacks’ top scorer and rebounder was out with an injury.
By the time Florida was cutting down the nets after a dramatic comeback against Houston in the title game on Monday night, AlvinReid1 had finished a disappointing 44th.
But who is this mysterious AlvinReid2 that also had a bracket?
Missouri basketball freshman guard/forward Marcus Allen has entered the transfer portal. A native of Florida, I could see him tormenting Mizzou in the future for another SEC team…Mizzou had previously lost forward Aidan Shaw to Boston College…Regardless of the NFL mock draft, you will find former Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membo in the Top 10 picks. Several pundits have him destined for the New York Jets, who hold the seventh pick of the first round…Jacques Bouquot, a Penn State forward, will be a player of color in the NCAA Men’s Hockey Frozen Four in St. Louis beginning Thursday night. He hails from Windsor, Conn.
College Sports
Four San Luis Sidewinders sign with colleges
Four San Luis Sidewinders sign their letters of intent to play college soccer and baseball. SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A proud day for San Luis High School, as four standout Sidewinder athletes officially signed their letters of intent to continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level. After leading the Sidewinders […]


Four San Luis Sidewinders sign their letters of intent to play college soccer and baseball.
SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A proud day for San Luis High School, as four standout Sidewinder athletes officially signed their letters of intent to continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level.
After leading the Sidewinders on the soccer pitch, captains Luis Garcia and Armando Favela both signed with community college programs.
Garcia, a dynamic midfielder, signed with Mohave Community College. He wrapped up his senior season with 13 goals and 6 assists, earning 1st Team All-State honors and being named Region Player of the Year.
“It’s just like a dream,” Garcia said. “Not what we wanted at the end of the season, but personally being named player of the region and signing with Mohave, it couldn’t be better.”
Favela, a holding midfielder, committed to Mesa Community College. He was recognized as the Desert Southwest Region Defensive Player of the Year after a standout senior campaign.
“Its a wonderful moment,” Favela said. “These past four years have been a great journey. It’s an honor representing San Luis.”
On the girls’ side, Alizey Hernandez will take her talents to Nelson University in Phoenix after earning All-Region honors this season.
“Since I was small, I’ve been wanting to do this,” Hernandez said. “[Phoenix] is definitely a lot bigger than here and I’m ready for that change.”
Cesar Chavira, one of the most decorated baseball players in school history, will continue his career at Cochise College. The four-year varsity catcher has earned First Team All-Region recognition every season since his freshman year.
“It feels great and I’m ready to go and compete,” Chavira said. “I chose Cochise because of the coaching, the practice program and the school’s strong baseball history. It’s a great team and a great fit for me.”
Garcia is looking to study architecture. Favela will study economics and business. Hernandez is looking to study psychology. Chavira is planning to study sports medicine.
College Sports
Panthers open 2nd round of Stanley Cup Playoffs vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers are heading to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, where they’ll face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The National Hockey League announced that the series will open on Monday, May 5, in Toronto, with puck drop scheduled for 8 p.m. EST. The Panthers advanced after defeating […]

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers are heading to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, where they’ll face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The National Hockey League announced that the series will open on Monday, May 5, in Toronto, with puck drop scheduled for 8 p.m. EST. The Panthers advanced after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round, winning the series 4-1.
Panthers
Panthers ready for ‘good challenge’ from Maple Leafs
The Carolina Hurricanes are set to open their second-round series against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, May 6, in Washington. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets are still battling for a spot in the next round. Their decisive Game 7 in the first round is scheduled for Sunday, May 4, at 7 p.m. ET. The winner will move on to face the top-seeded team in their conference.
As of now, the National Hockey League has not released the complete second-round schedule, with several matchups still to be finalized.
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Colorado College Wins Second Straight Women’s Lacrosse Tournament Title
Story Links **Colorado College Sports Information contributed to this recap EAU CLAIRE, Wis. –Colorado College won its second straight Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Women’s Lacrosse Tournament (presented by Culver’s) with a 21-9 victory over UW-Eau Claire at the Sonnentag Fieldhouse. The Tigers (18-3 overall) tied the program record for wins […]

**Colorado College Sports Information contributed to this recap
EAU CLAIRE, Wis.
–Colorado College won its second straight Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Women’s Lacrosse Tournament (presented by Culver’s) with a 21-9 victory over UW-Eau Claire at the Sonnentag Fieldhouse.
The Tigers (18-3 overall) tied the program record for wins in a season and extended their WIAC winning streak to 19 straight games. Colorado College won 18 games for the first time in program history in 2019, finishing 18-2 with a program winning percentage of 90 percent.
Against UW-Eau Claire (11-7), sophomore Sofia Mancino scored a career-high five goals on only five shots on goal. Charlotte Iler and Peyton Murphy each scored four goals. It’s Iler’s sixth and Muphy’s third four-goal game this season.
Grace Bean racked up her fourth hat trick of the season and finished with an assist, a ground ball, and five shots on goal.
Eight Tigers scored in total, including Oliv Janerico, who finished with two, and Ella Roe, Meilani Molina, and Tobin Lonergan, who scored once.
Iler scored first 37 seconds after the initial draw control to give Colorado College an early lead. However, UW-Eau Claire responded two minutes later to tie it up at 1-1.
The Tigers countered with a five-goal run, including four unassisted goals, to go up 6-1 with 3:47 remaining. The Blugolds ended the run to cut the lead down to 6-2, but Janerico and Bean found the back of the net a minute apart to close out the first, and CC led 8-2 by the start of the second quarter.
UW-Eau Claire scored first out of the half; consequently, Iler scored consecutive goals, bumping the lead back up to 10-3 with 7:58 remaining.
Colorado College scored twice more to take a 12-4 lead into the halftime break. The Tigers outshot the Blugolds 28-13 in the first half.
The third quarter consisted of back-and-forth scoring. Colorado College outscored UW-Eau Claire 5-4 and kept the lead at 10 after goals from Iler, Murphy, Bean, Janerico, and Mancino.
Murphy earned her hat trick in the fourth quarter, scoring two more goals, as Colorado College added four more to cruise to the eventual 21-9 victory.
Samantha Burns, Alexie Romanelli and Ellie Fisher each had two goals for UW-Eau Claire.
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College Sports
Billings West's Grace Curnow
BILLINGS, Mont. – Grace Curnow made an immediate impact to Billings West athletics the moment she stepped foot on campus for her freshman year, leaving a significant mark on the Golden Bear soccer team. Her hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed, leading to her favorite high school memory. “I would have to say […]


BILLINGS, Mont. – Grace Curnow made an immediate impact to Billings West athletics the moment she stepped foot on campus for her freshman year, leaving a significant mark on the Golden Bear soccer team. Her hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed, leading to her favorite high school memory.
“I would have to say my favorite memory is winning state freshman year. We went undefeated that year and it was so fun and exciting to be a part of that at such a young age and just to contribute is something I’ll never forget,” Curnow said.
Curnow’s soccer achievements include earning all-state defensive honors for three consecutive seasons and being named Defensive MVP in her junior and senior years. Her impressive performances caught the attention of Rocky Mountain College, a place she is familiar with and excited to join.
“I’ve always been about Rocky,” she said. “My club coaches are the coaches at Rocky, I love being coached by them and Rocky is such a good school with their soccer program growing. They also have great educational programs so I’m really excited to continue my education and play soccer there. My parents have been one of my biggest motivators my entire life and high school career so I’m very excited that they get to come and watch me so I’m glad I’m staying close to home because they’ll always be there.”
In addition to soccer, Curnow decided to reconnect with basketball, a sport she grew up playing. As one of two seniors on a youthful team, she found her experience rejuvenating.
“I did feel young, I didn’t feel like a senior. Everyone there made the experience so much fun. Obviously I got recognized as a senior and getting to be a leader on the court but it was so fun. The team, the atmosphere, I’m glad I was able to be a part of it for one final season,” she stated.
Curnow also participated in track during her final high school year, contributing to Billings West’s second-place finish in the 4×100 meter relay.
The Midland Roundtable Athlete of the Year Banquet will be held May 12th 7p.m. at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center.
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4 Lightweight Rowing Retains Geiger Cup Over #7 MIT, #10 Columbia
Story Links LEONIA, N.J. — The No. 4-ranked Cornell men’s lightweight rowing team swept all three races against No. 7-ranked MIT and No. 10-ranked Columbia on Overpeck Creek inside Overpeck County Park on Saturday morning. Cornell’s 3V8+ opened the day with a 10.6-second victory over Columbia’s 3V8+ with a time of 5:53.4. The Big Red’s […]


LEONIA, N.J. — The No. 4-ranked Cornell men’s lightweight rowing team swept all three races against No. 7-ranked MIT and No. 10-ranked Columbia on Overpeck Creek inside Overpeck County Park on Saturday morning.
Cornell’s 3V8+ opened the day with a 10.6-second victory over Columbia’s 3V8+ with a time of 5:53.4. The Big Red’s 4V8+ also competed, finishing in third in 6:06.5.
The Big Red’s 2V8+ crew logged the closest margin of victory on the day, edging Columbia by 3.6 seconds after clocking a 5:46.5 piece. MIT finished in third with a 6:15.1 time.
Posting a 7.5-second victory over MIT in the Geiger Cup race, Cornell clocked the fastest time of any crew on the day (5:34.3). MIT was second with its 5:41.7 time and Columbia placed third (5:45.0).
Cornell has won consecutive Geiger Cup races for the first time since 2019 and 2022, and is the first instance it won in successive years since 2014 and 2015. The Big Red’s success on Columbia’s waters were further solidified on Saturday, as the Big Red has now won the Geiger Cup in each of the last seven runnings (2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2022, 2024, and 2025).
Saturday’s racing featured MIT for the first time since 2018, as the Engineers had its best placing in the cup race since also finishing in second place in 1993 in Ithaca.
RESULTS
1V8+:
Cornell: 5:34.26
MIT: 5:41.72
Columbia: 5:44.97
2V8+:
Cornell: 5:46.5
Columbia: 5:50.1
MIT: 6:15.1
3V8+:
Cornell: 5:53.35
Columbia: 6:03.95
Cornell 4V8+: 6:06.49
BOATINGS
1V8+: Aden Walsey (coxswain), Jack Savell (stroke), Emmett Patterson, Andrew Hohlt, Nathan Bechard, Grant Smith, Peter Albrecht, Sam Alston, Eliott Swinney (bow).
2V8+: Amanda Johnson (coxswain), Jack Oliveira (stroke), Eric Genden, Gabe Xu, Steven Busby, Colin Bailey, Calder Fritz, Tomas Eliot Foxley, Patrick Reilly (bow).
3V8+: Joycelyn Vu (coxswain), Luke Zaslow (stroke), Owen Brown, Keaton Lynch, David Soucie-Garza, John Zegger, Teddy Holtman, Jon Mayer, Maximilian Purcea (bow).
4V8+: Sofia Lago (coxswain), Matteo Calalang (stroke), Tyler Forg, Ryan Aghazadeh, Tanas Kazlas, Francis Lau, Dylan Price, William Fang, Michael Phelps (bow).
A LOOK UPSTREAM
Cornell will return to action on Sunday, May 18, when it races at the Eastern Sprints Championship in Worcester, Mass., on Lake Quinsigamond.
The Big Red are scheduled to send five crews to the event, highlighted by four V8+ crews and a V4+.
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Students forced to transfer colleges after their school closed now graduating
NORTH CANTON, Ohio — In early 2024, college rugby player Xavier Allen didn’t expect he would be walking the stage at Walsh University’s graduation. “I worked so hard to get here, and I’m just glad it all came together,” said Allen. Transferring to Walsh University was never a part of his plan until his school, […]


NORTH CANTON, Ohio — In early 2024, college rugby player Xavier Allen didn’t expect he would be walking the stage at Walsh University’s graduation.
“I worked so hard to get here, and I’m just glad it all came together,” said Allen.
Transferring to Walsh University was never a part of his plan until his school, Notre Dame College, announced they were closing at the end of his junior year.
“Notre Dame College closing was one of the hardest things that I ever had to go through, but i think that it made us who we needed to be. And we faced adversity to get here, and I am just so proud of everyone who came here from Notre Dame College that made it,” said Allen.
The announcement that Notre Dame College was closing after the spring semester, citing significant debt, rising costs and declining enrollment, left many students without a place to call home, like college soccer player Ignacio Olguim.
“It was tough being a student athlete and an international student. So, I had to find a school that would fit my soccer career, my academic career and a place where I could also receive all my credits. But Walsh made everything smoother in the transition to finish my degree,” said Olguim.
The students were promised a 100% transfer of all earned credits, and the University matched their net tuition cost. Saturday, Walsh University was proud to celebrate the achievements of its first graduates who transferred from Notre Dame College.
Among the students who transferred was the entire nationally ranked Notre Dame College Rugby team. Allen says that without a pre-season, the season started off rocky, but with community support, things quickly turned around.
“It all came alive the first Belmont Abbey game when we saw the support from the Walsh staff and Walsh students. They all came out in the rain at 7 p.m. and showed out for us and cheered for us. They supported us throughout the entire year, and we are so grateful for everyone,” said Allen.
Although this is not where they saw their college career ending, the students are grateful they had each other.
“I feel like if we would have graduated Notre Dame, we would’ve been happier rather. A lot of us were sad today, but I am just glad we were able to be together,” said graduate Jayme Zoeckler.
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