WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – The Hamilton College Continentals broke the men’s team record in the 4×800-meter relay in the 2025 All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference Outdoor Championships at Williams College’s Lee Track at Williamson Field on Thursday, May 15.
 
Hamilton set the record in the event for the second time in less than three weeks with the same foursome. Ellis Goodson ’27, Brady Armstrong ’28, Jack Quinn ’27 and Joseph Simeone ’26 finished in second place with a time of 7:51.08, which was 32 one-hundredths of a second faster than the time they posted in the NESCAC championships at Wesleyan University on April 26.
 
The relay, which was the last track event of the meet, was interrupted by a lengthy lightning delay that stopped the race as runners were finishing the first leg. Goodson essentially had to run 800 meters twice.
 
The Continentals collected eight team points for the relay’s finish and ended up with 10 points for the two-day championships. Susquehanna University captured the team title with 72.

HAMILTON PERFORMANCES

4×800-meter relay (11 teams)

2. Ellis Goodson ’27, Brady Armstrong ’28, Jack Quinn ’27, Joseph Simeone ’26 (7:51.08, SR)

800-meter run (35 runners)

22. Hugh Williams ’26, 1:56.21

On Tuesday night, Stuttgart hired Hannah Work to lead the school’s first-year volleyball program. Work has been part of the faculty at Meekins Middle School in Stuttgart since January, where she teaches 5th-grade English.

She graduated from Central Baptist College (CBC) in December 2024 with a degree in Secondary Education, emphasizing English/Language Arts. While at CBC, Work played softball for the Mustangs, earning 2021 AMC Freshman of the Year honors and recognition as a First, Second, and Third Team All-Conference performer. She also made the All-Academic All-Conference team three times and was named to the 2024 AMC All-Tournament team.

Although softball is her first love, volleyball has also played a significant role in Work’s life. She grew up in Bryant, Arkansas, graduating in 2020.

“I played volleyball all through elementary school and into early high school,” said Work. “But at Bryant, since it’s such a big school, you kind of have to choose. So I chose softball.”

Still, volleyball runs deep in her family—her sister is currently a member of the Central Baptist College volleyball team.

“Volleyball has always been a part of my life,” Work said. “I love the sport.”

When she moved to Stuttgart in the middle of the 2024–2025 school year, Work was surprised by how quickly she grew to love the community.

“I would have never thought I would come to Stuttgart while in college,” she said. “But I really love the people here, and I’ve grown to love the town.”

Starting a sports program from scratch is no small task, but Work is eager to begin shaping Stuttgart’s fledgling volleyball team.

“I’m excited for this opportunity,” she said. “Why not? Sure, it’s a little scary being 22 years old and starting a program, but I’m ready to get to it.”

Work is already familiar with Stuttgart athletics after helping Logan Prince and Trevon Johnson coach the 2025 Lady Ricebird softball team—a role she said was very rewarding.

“It’s different being on the sideline after playing all those years,” said Work. “I love those girls, and I hope to coach some of them in volleyball.”

Volleyball information meeting set for May 19 at 5:30 p.m.

Work encourages any student or parent interested in Stuttgart’s volleyball program to attend an upcoming informational meeting scheduled for Monday, May 19 at 5:30 p.m. inside Ricebird Arena.

Athletic Director Josh Price and Coach Work will be present to share the vision for the program and answer questions about what comes next.

When asked about potential tryouts, Work said the decision would depend on student interest.

“Right now, we don’t know. It will depend on how much interest there is,” she said. “I just hope girls will consider it. Like any sport, it’s an outlet to go and get away. Aside from playing, all sports offer the chance to learn teamwork and leadership.”

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (May 16, 2025) — Two U.S. beach pairs hit the sand in the Dominican Republic next week for the 2025 Beach Volleyball U23 NORCECA Continental Tour in Juan Dolio, May 23-25.

Emma Donley and Portia Sherman are competing on the women’s side, with Gage Basey and Thomas Hurst on the men’s side. Last year on the U23 NORCECA Continental Tour, Ayden Keeter and Carson Barnes won gold for the men, and Isabella Martinez and Ella Connor won gold for the men.

Basey/Hurst are currently competing at the 2025 World University Games Trials in Manhattan Beach and are members of the A2 Beach National Team as well. Last year, as part of the 2024 Beach Collegiate National Team, they finished tied for ninth at the World University Championship.

“Ever since I started playing and watching volleyball, I always looked up to those who wore the USA jersey,” Hurst said. “Representing your country is the highest honor we can have as athletes, so to be able to compete in the Dominican Republic means the world to me. Gage and I are spending time in California together to practice against the best teams in the country before heading off. We have a fantastic coaching staff and group traveling with us, and I am very excited to get back out on the sand in international competition.” 

Donley was a member of the 2024 Beach U23  National Team, and she and Sherman are teammates for the California Golden Bears beach team.

“There is no greater honor than to have the opportunity to represent my country,” Donley said.” I’m very proud to compete as a pair and add this experience to my athletic resume.”

Cal assistant beach coach Dancer Styles will lead Donley/Sherman on the sand, and Beach Nation’s Mark Fishman will coach Basey/Hurst. Sam Schaff of the San Diego Mojo is the athlete trainer, and Beach NTDP Lead Judit Kolada is the team leader.

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – The Hamilton College Continentals finished in a tie for seventh place out of more than 50 teams in the women’s team standings in the 2025 All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference Outdoor Championships at Williams College’s Lee Track at Williamson Field on Thursday, May 15.
 
Hamilton and host Williams ended up with 39 points apiece for the two-day championships. SUNY Geneseo captured the team title with 88.
 
The Continentals added to their point total by taking third place in the 4×800-meter relay. Emily Pogozelski ’26, who was a member of the relay, posted a personal-record time of 4:42.15 and finished ninth in the 1,500-meter run.
 
The NCAA Division III championships selections are expected to be announced sometime in the evening on Friday, May 16. Keira Rogan ’28 has the third-fastest time in the 3,000-meter steeplechase across Division III this spring.

HAMILTON PERFORMANCES

800-meter run (28 runners)

12. Kate Scibelli ’26, 2:18.39

1,500-meter run (30 runners)

9. Emily Pogozelski ’26, 4:42.15 (PR)

400-meter hurdles (28 runners)

11. Olivia Waruch ’28, 1:05.51

4×800-meter relay (14 teams)

3. Pogozelski, Scibelli, Keira Rogan ’28, Sylvie Najarian ’25 (9:26.67)

Triple Jump (18 athletes)

11. Emmeline Stoetzel ’28, 11.01 meters (36 feet, 1.5 inches)

We have a playoff thriller at Naperville North High School as Neuqua Valley and Hinsdale Central clash in the quarterfinals of the boys water polo sectionals. Neuqua head coach Chad Ganden recently earned win number 250 as a water polo head coach. There’s no time to waste, so let’s get right into the battlefield. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.

Declan Pucaz strikes early for Neuqua

Neuqua Valley is up 1-0 and now they’re up 2-0 as Declan Pucaz scores following the dry pass.

3-0 Wildcats, but the Red Devils get on the board with a goal from Jack Driscoll.

Each team keeps trading goals, and it’s Driscoll tallying another one for Hinsdale Central to tie the game at 4.

Here comes Neuqua Valley and Pucaz, who makes his unstoppable presence felt by adding another goal as he scores five in the contest.

Don’t forget Mario Valente. He gets the pass and just puts in for the goal, and the senior also tallies five goals as the Wildcats grow their lead to 8-5.

Hinsdale climbs back in it

Hinsdale Central is not going down without a fight. Bogden Ivkovic targets the left side of the net to make it a two-goal game.

Jack Driscoll leads the Red Devils with four goals, including two in the fourth quarter to keep things tight trailing 10-8.

However, the Wildcats keep their foot on the gas. As they work the ball around, Valente seizes an opportunity, finding the back of the net.

Neuqua Valley holds on and moves on in the boys water polo sectional

Late in the game, Alex Melone lasers in the knockout punch to secure a 12-10 win for Neuqua Valley. The Wildcats are moving on to the sectional semifinals, where they’ll face top-seeded Naperville North.

For more prep sports highlights, visit the Naperville Sports Weekly page.