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Skiers enjoy Deer Valley's likely final powder day

The snowpack at Deer Valley Resort had been melting about a foot each day, according to Director of Mountain Operations Steve Graff. Thursday, that melt was put on a brief hold just long enough for one last powder day. Graff said the resort saw about 4 inches of fresh powder Thursday throughout the day. That […]

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Skiers enjoy Deer Valley's likely final powder day

Graff said the resort saw about 4 inches of fresh powder Thursday throughout the day. That snow helped cover up some muddy and icy patches, allowing for a more enjoyable experience.

Deer Valley has just two mountains open until closing day Sunday, Bald Eagle and Bald. Bald, sitting thousands of feet higher in elevation, is providing the best snow conditions. Despite some choppy stuff on Bald Eagle, skiers said they are leaving happy and ready to book return trips.

Andre Hirst traveled to Deer Valley from El Salvador with a group of 90. Temperatures back home are reaching into the high 90s year-round, he said. But he’s not worried about having to shed a few layers for his spring skiing here.

“My skiing was great,” said Hirst. “We got snow, and we thought we were not going to ski this weekend.”

Hirst’s giant group included family and friends in town for Easter break. They found their favorite runs off Sterling. Hirst tabbed Mumbai House in town as a group favorite when off the slopes.

“It’s actually our fifth time coming,” Hirst said. “Easter break was very late, so we were scared we weren’t going get any snow. We’re happy.”

Spencer Martin and his son Graham, of Silver Summit, took one look at the live camera today and decided they had to come up. Graham, a Park City High School student, was on spring break and happy to get in some final ski days.

“We decided to capitalize on the new snow,” said Spencer. “If you could find the fresh snow, that was really fun. We found some of that off Wasatch and a little bit on Sultan.”

A brief tree run off Homeward Bound had plenty of coverage and soft powder Thursday. Credit: Jack Singer/Park Record

Spencer said that you can never quite guess what the late-season conditions will be like, so it’s good to appreciate what snow comes your way. He said he thinks the two have skied about 30 days each this winter, largely in town, and they’ll head over to Alta or Snowbird this weekend.

“It’s been a pretty good winter,” Spencer said. “The last two winters have been really warm.”

Spencer advised fellow skiers to come on out for closing weekend — and hope for more snowfall.

Graff will be echoing Spencer’s prayers for more snow, expanding on how difficult late-season maintenance has been. Graff said most runs are having to be groomed multiple times.

“We chose to spend our time and resources on things that we knew we could make good,” said Graff. “That’s one of the luxuries of this kind of year with less skier demand.”

Graff said the colder temperatures that accompanied Thursday’s snowfall were more crucial for maintaining runs than the snow itself. He acknowledged the difficulty some skiers may have with the snow conditions, requiring more skill than usual for greens and blues. Graff anticipated the grooming team being able to better handle their tasks Thursday afternoon and night in the colder temperatures, firming up the snow.

“The closing days at ski resorts are just such a fun, celebratory time,” Graff said. “The employees — it’s bittersweet for them. … That vibe is kind of infectious, and locals and even visitors get to participate in that; everyone’s out.”

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AVP Huntington Beach Open delivers exciting clashes and memorable victories

HUNTINGTON BEACH – The 2025 AVP Huntington Beach Open wrapped up last Sunday, treating beach volleyball fans to a weekend of high-stakes action under the California sun. The tournament, held at the iconic Huntington Beach Pier, has been a staple on the AVP calendar since 2000, and this year’s event carried the added significance of […]

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The men’s championship match featured a commanding performance by top-seeded duo Andy Benesh and Miles Partain. The pair defeated the second-seeded team of Chase Budinger and Miles Evans in straight sets, 21-14, 21-14. Known for their dynamic chemistry, Benesh and Partain controlled the court, demonstrating why they previously clinched the 2023 Huntington Beach title.

For Budinger, a former NBA player, and his partner Miles Evans, the loss highlighted their grit and determination throughout the tournament. They had advanced to the final after a grueling three-set semifinal victory over Billy Allen and Taylor Crabb, 24-26, 21-19, 15-13. This marked another strong showing for Allen and Crabb, with local hero Allen hailing from Fallbrook.

On the women’s side, fans were treated to a thrilling three-set showdown between first-seeded Taryn Brasher and Kristen Nuss, and third-seeded Terese Cannon and Megan Kraft. Brasher and Nuss, who finished third in 2023 and second in 2024, finally secured their first Huntington Beach Open title with a hard-fought 21-17, 21-23, 15-9 victory. The pair’s toughness on the sands solidified their status as one of the top teams to watch heading into the AVP League season.

Taryn Brasher (L) and Kristen Nuss won their first ever AVP Huntington Beach Open title. Valley News/Bryan Malloch photo

Cannon and Kraft, though falling short of the crown, impressed throughout the tournament, particularly in their semifinal victory against the second-seeded team of Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson in another intense three-set match, 21-15, 19-21, 15-12.

For Fallbrook native Billy Allen, the Huntington Beach Open was a homecoming of sorts. Partnered with Taylor Crabb, Allen advanced to the semifinals, where they narrowly lost in three sets to eventual finalists Budinger and Evans. Allen, a veteran of the AVP circuit since 2004, has built a storied career that includes tournament wins in Seattle and a successful run as co-host of the podcast “Coach Your Brains Out.”

Allen’s connection to his California roots remains strong, even after relocating to Idaho with his family. The father of one continues to balance his roles as an athlete, coach, and writer, sharing his experiences in books like The Inner Knight.

With the Huntington Beach Open officially in the books, players now shift their focus to the AVP League, set to begin its second season on May 23 in Palm Beach, Florida. Two additional California stops are planned for this summer’s league schedule, including events in San Diego and Los Angeles.

The stakes remain high for athletes vying not only for league glory but also to further establish themselves on the international stage, as many of the weekend’s standout performers are also preparing for the 2024 Olympics.

The 2025 AVP Huntington Beach Open was a weekend packed with talent, thrilling matchups, and electric energy that only beach volleyball can bring. From the dominant performances of champions Benesh and Partain to the dramatic battles on the women’s side, this year’s tournament left an lasting mark on the sands of Huntington Beach.

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Randall’s Havi Valdez, Layla Romero sign with respective colleges to play volleyball

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 […]

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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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Basing Heroic Again, Stanford Advances to Final Four – Stanford Cardinal

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 […]

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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

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James F Davenport Obituary – Pasadena (1940-2025)

James F. Davenport, Jr. OBITUARY 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 […]

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James F. Davenport, Jr.

OBITUARY

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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Kate Pearson Chosen to Participate in Women’s Coaches Academy by WeCOACH

Story Links 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, […]

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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