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LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference released the 2025 PSAC Women’s Lacrosse All-Conference Teams and Major Award winners on Tuesday afternoon.

The All-Conference teams and Major Award winners are determined by a vote of the conference’s head coaches.

In the Western Division, major award winners include Seton Hill’s Mila Udovicic as Athlete of the Year, Slippery Rock’s Paige Jenkins as Defensive Player of the Year, Lock Haven’s Gretchen King as Freshman of the Year and Slippery Rock head coach Taryn Burkholder as Coach of the Year.

The Eastern Division major awards went to West Chester’s Keri Barnett for Athlete of the Year, East Stroudsburg goalie Abby Simonetti as Defensive Player of the Year, East Stroudsburg’s Sadie Kauffman as Freshman of the Year, and Shippensburg head coach Brooke DellaValle as Coach of the Year.
 
WESTERN DIVISION
 
The Athlete of the Year in the Western Division is Seton Hill’s Mila Udovicic, who tallied a PSAC-best 52 assists for the season. She added 29 goals for 81 total points,, tied for fifth-most in the conference. She also contributed with 24 ground balls, 13 caused turnovers, and 126 draw controls.
 
Slippery Rock’s Paige Jenkins was named the Defensive Player of the Year after racking up 31 ground balls, 33 caused turnovers, and winning 55 draw controls for a Slippery Rock defense that ranked first in the conference with just 119 goals allowed.
 
The West’s Freshman of the Year is Lock Haven goalie Gretchen King, who debuted with 16 games played, a save percentage of .501 (second-best in the PSAC and tops in the West), and 173 saves (fifth-most in the PSAC.)

Slippery Rock’s Taryn Burkholder was selected as the Western Division Coach of the Year for the second consecutive year after another impressive season – building on last season’s 15-3 overall record (10-2 PSAC) to a 15-1 overall mark (10-0 PSAC) in 2025. The Rock’s 241 goals was tied with Seton Hill for most in the West while its 119 goals allowed (119, 7.6 per game) is the best in the conference. The team’s 218 caused turnovers are also tied for the most in the PSAC.

EASTERN DIVISION
 
West Chester’s Keri Barnett, voted the East’s Athlete of the Year, returned to the field after an injury cost her all but the first game of the 2024 season and excelled — leading the PSAC in goals (97) and points (123). She also led the conference with 10.88 shots per game for the unbeaten Golden Rams.

East Stroudsburg goalie Abby Simonetti was selected as the East’s Defensive Player of the Year after an outstanding season in front of the cage. She led the conference in minutes with 988, save percentage (.572), and total saves (207).
 
The East’s Freshman of the Year is another ESU Warrior, Sadie Kauffman, who scored 80 goals and totaled 105 points (both second-most in the PSAC) and averaged 9.06 shots per game. She added 27 ground balls, 18 caused turnovers, and 89 draw controls to her impressive freshman campaign.

Shippensburg head coach Brooke DellaValle was named Coach of the Year in just her second season in charge of the Raiders. She improved the team’s record from 4-13 overall to 8-9 overall in 2025 — and of those losses this spring, five were by two goals or less as the team found ways to stay in most games until late in fourth quarters.
 

EASTERN DIVISION

Athlete of the Year: Keri Barnett, West Chester
Defensive Player of the Year: Abby Simonetti, East Stroudsburg
Freshman of the Year: Sadie Kauffman, East Stroudsburg
Coach of the Year: Brooke DellaValle, Shippensburg
 
FIRST TEAM
 

POS. NAME INSTITUTION CL.
Attack Lailah ElBouazzaoui^*^ Kutztown Sr.
Attack Sadie Kauffman East Stroudsburg Fr.
Attack Sara Vosburg* Shippensburg Sr.
Attack Sydney Wasdick West Chester Jr.
Midfield Keri Barnett** West Chester Sr.
Midfield Sam Graf^** Kutztown Sr.
Midfield Lauren Hallman East Stroudsburg Jr.
Midfield Marykate Sitko Bloomsburg So.
Defender Molly Atwell East Stroudsburg So.
Defender Grace DeMarzio Shippensburg Jr.
Defender Kendall DiCamillo^^ West Chester Sr.
Defender Sydney Witmer^* Shepherd Sr.
Goalie Abby Simonetti^ East Stroudsburg Sr.

 
SECOND TEAM
 

POS. NAME INSTITUTION CL.
Attack Kendall Fortune West Chester So.
Attack Kelsey King^ Shepherd Sr.
Attack Ashlyn Simonetti Millersville Sr.
Attack Ariana Tucci East Stroudsburg So.
Midfield Madeline Edinger^ West Chester Jr.
Midfield Rachel Keeney^^ Millersville Sr.
Midfield Mary Moraca Millersville Jr.
Midfield Ali Pioli Shippensburg Jr.
Defender Summer Davis^ Kutztown Jr.
Defender Katlyn Krebs Millersville Jr.
Defender Taylor Vara East Stroudsburg Sr.
Defender Emily Varilla East Stroudsburg Jr.
Goalie Kayla Vosburg Shippensburg Sr.

 
* – Indicates previous first-team selection
^ – Indicates previous second-team selection
 

WEST DIVISION

Athlete of the Year: Mila Udovicic, Seton Hill
Defensive Player of the Year: Paige Jenkins, Slippery Rock
Freshman of the Year: Gretchen King, Lock Haven
Coach of the Year: Taryn Burkholder, Slippery Rock
 
FIRST TEAM
 

POS. NAME INSTITUTION CL.
Attack Skylar Orlowski*** Seton Hill R-Sr.
Attack Reagan Richeson Slippery Rock So.
Attack Grace Rotter Slippery Rock Jr.
Attack Mila Udovicic^* Seton Hill Jr.
Midfield Isabella Buono Slippery Rock So.
Midfield Charlie Hunter Gannon Jr.
Midfield Emme Mass^ IUP Sr.
Midfield Leora Owings Slippery Rock Jr.
Defender Paige Jenkins* Slippery Rock So.
Defender Nicole Masi^^ Slippery Rock Sr.
Defender Devon Nee IUP Jr.
Defender Giavonna Spadafora* Seton Hill Sr.
Goalie Gretchen King Lock Haven Fr.

 
SECOND TEAM
 

POS. NAME INSTITUTION CL.
Attack Grace Agnello Seton Hill Sr.
Attack Kathryn Burke*^ IUP Sr.
Attack Abby Fink Slippery Rock So.
Attack Gabby Gunnip* Lock Haven Jr.
Midfield Nadia Baskot^ Lock Haven Sr.
Midfield Kaitlyn Collins Lock Haven R-Jr.
Midfield Rylee Jones^ Edinboro Jr.
Midfield Carleigh Sutfin Seton Hill Sr.
Defender Mackenna Brown* Lock Haven Jr.
Defender Rachel Knight^ IUP Jr.
Defender Averie Moul IUP Fr.
Defender Amelia Nitsche Slippery Rock Sr.
Goalie Haleigh Manning Gannon Sr.

 
* – Indicates previous first-team selection
^ – Indicates previous second-team selection

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Wisconsin Volleyball Trinity Shadd-Ceres Creighton transfer commitment

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Updated Dec. 30, 2025, 7:16 a.m. CT

Former Wisconsin volleyball outside hitter Trinity Shadd-Ceres announced her commitment to Creighton University on Sunday.

The news arrives over a week after Shadd-Ceres announced her decision to enter the transfer portal on Dec. 19. She becomes the third former Badger to announce her commitment elsewhere, joining setter Addy Horner (TCU) and libero/defensive specialist Maile Chan (FSU).

Shadd-Ceres showcased her skill set during Wisconsin’s recent run to the Final Four, with three kills in the team’s regional triumph over Texas and another kill in its Final Four loss to Kentucky. In total, she tallied 12 kills in 16 appearances.

Chan, who committed to FSU on Sunday, appeared in 16 matches during the 2025 slate. Her opportunities were limited, considering her position behind star Charlie Fuerbringer on the depth chart. Horner, meanwhile, notched 19 kills in 71 sets as a freshman.



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Head Volleyball Coach in Wise, VA for University of Virginia’s College at Wise

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Posted: 30-Dec-25

Location: Wise, Virginia

Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000 – $55,000

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Coaching – Volleyball

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Internal Number: R0079167

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise located in the beautiful mountains of southwestern Virginia is seeking applicants for a Head Volleyball Coach.


Head Coaches oversee all aspects of a sports program and assume primary responsibility for all activities of a team. They are responsible for the same duties as Assistant Coaches, however, they operate with additional authority, independence, or level of complexity. Head Coaches ensure the sports program strategy and objectives are in alignment with the mission and goals of the Department of Athletics and University. They adhere to the rules and regulations outlined by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the South Atlantic Conference (SAC).


Construct a strategic recruiting plan that targets student athletes who are academically eligible and athletically competitive.


Hire, train, and supervise a small or large staff team.


Define team and player goals and implement plans to achieve them.


Monitor expenses, analyze cost projections and trends, identify resource allocation, and maintain a balanced and accurate budget.


Maintain detailed and current knowledge on all NCAA Division II, South Atlantic Conference (SAC), and College/University rules and regulations related to the sports program, ensuring all those associated with the program remain compliant.


In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.


UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community.  Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


Employee fulfills duties as a “responsible employee” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.  A Responsible employee includes any employee:  who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.


UVA Wise is committed to helping the campus community provide for their own safety and security.  The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report containing information on campus security and personal safety, including alerts, fire safety, crime prevention tips, and crime statistics is available at www.uvawise.edu/ASR.  A copy is available upon request by calling 276-328-0190 or 276-376-3451.

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About University of Virginia’s College at Wise

A member of the prestigious Council for Public Liberal Arts Colleges, the University of Virginia’s College at Wise is an inspiring place to teach, lead, learn and call home. With a student faculty ratio of 13:1 and approximately 2,000 students, UVA Wise is committed to excellence in teaching, personalized attention, and individual growth, as well as to the advancement of our region through economic development.

The only division of the University of Virginia located outside of Charlottesville, UVA Wise has a beautiful campus that is nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia. Here, students learn from faculty who are encouraged to engage in scholarship and service that complements their teaching, and our environment is ideal for the task. In addition to Appalachian arts and culture, on-campus wetlands and impressive geography, and a region full of opportunities for study and outdoor adventure, there are many opportunities to build partnerships with organizations, agencies, and businesses in the area and beyond. Professional staff and a dedicated senior leadership team are driven by the vital mission of ensuring access and affordability to this robust, quality hig…her education. The College’s student population is largely first-generation, often rural students, for whom we offer access and affordability along with challenging academic work in the liberal arts tradition. The result is well-rounded graduates who earn fulfilling work at leading organizations and pursue graduate study at prestigious universities.

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SPORTS: Astoria’s volleyball team is seeing double

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Two named to the 2025 all-state volleyball team

By PAUL MATLI

The Astorian

Two is better than one for Astoria’s volleyball team.

After qualifying for the 2025 state tournament, the Fishermen concluded their season with two of their underclassmen being named to the all-state team. Junior defensive specialist Hadley Painter and super sophomore Kyah Gohr were named to the 2025 all-state volleyball team.

The defensive specialist Painter was named to the second team, while Gohr was the only player in the state to be named all-state at two different positions.

Player of the Year: Lauren Rohman, Marist Catholic

Coach of the Year: Shari Pimental, Marist Catholic

 

First Team

Lauren Rohman, junior setter, Marist Catholic

Caroline Knutson, sophomore hitter, Marshfield

Jazlynn Morris-Holmes, sophomore hitter, The Dalles

Kimmy Spurlock, junior hitter, Marist Catholic

Kyah Gohr, sophomore hitter, Astoria

Irene Rocha-Ibarra, senior setter, Cascade

Finley Evans, junior DS/Libero, Pendleton

Kegan De Lee, senior DS/Libero, Marist Catholic

 

Second Team

Adriana Lyons-Rivera, junior hitter, Marist Catholic

Avery Brown, senior hitter, Pendleton

Emma Kirschenmann, senior hitter, Cascade

Nora Stanley, junior hitter, Philomath

Caitlin Cooley, junior setter, Pendleton

Caitlynn Gatton, senior setter, The Dalles

Edie May, junior DS/Libero, The Dalles

Hadley Painter, junior DS/Libero, Astoria

 

Third Team

Cleo Corbin, senior hitter, The Dalles

Hailey Abundiz, senior hitter, Cascade

Mackenzie Fitzgerald-Thornton, senior hitter, Marshfield

Makayla Schroeder, sophomore hitter, Henley

Hailey Paulson, junior setter, Henley

Kyah Gohr, sophomore setter, Astoria

Madison Smallwood, senior DS/Libero, Newport

Payton Lee, junior DS/Libero, Estacada

 

Honorable Mention

Abby DuBose, junior hitter, Henley

Jocelynn Joseph, junior hitter, Cottage Grove

Kahlia Cage, senior hitter, Henley

Shaylee May, senior hitter, Philomath

Abigail Bean, junior setter, Estacada

Kendall Smith, senior setter, St. Helens

Jenna Melsness, junior DS/Libero, Henley

Maddie Seavert, senior DS/Libero, La Grande

 



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Philippine Star – A DREAM SIX YEARS IN THE MAKING 🥇…

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A DREAM SIX YEARS IN THE MAKING 🥇

Professional volleyball player Bernadeth Pons reflected on her journey of dreaming and achieving a gold medal win at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Monday.

“This was just a dream six years ago. 2019 when we won our first SEA Games medal (Bronze), ‘yun din yung first time na nalaman ko na ‘pag nag-champion pala kayo ire-raise ang flag niyo and you’ll sing your National Anthem from the top of the podium. :relaxed: At that very moment, I told myself that ‘Someday, Philippine Flag naman yung nandiyan,'” she wrote in her post.

Pons, together with Sisi Rondina, Dij Rodriguez, and Sunny Villapando, won the country’s first-ever gold medal in women’s beach volleyball during the 2025 SEA Games.

“Finally, that ‘someday’ has turned into reality. We are now SEA GAMES GOLD MEDALISTS,” Pons happily stated. (Instagram/Bernadeth Pons)



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Aced it! ESPN scored most-watched 2025 NCAA Women’s College Volleyball season on record

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  • NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament up 13% year over year
  • First and Second Round engagement on ESPN+ up 33% YoY
  • Record regular season viewership – up 36% from 2024

The 2025 Women’s College Volleyball season on ESPN networks was one for the books, as both the NCAA Tournament and the regular season delivered records and grew viewership from last season.

The 2025 Women’s NCAA Volleyball Tournament was the most-consumed ever, with more than 1.3 billion minutes watched across ESPN platforms. The entirety of the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament finished up 13% year over year, averaging 666,000 viewers across the 15 matches and featured the most-watched Regionals on record. The ’25 volleyball tournament also featured a record-high four matches that averaged at least one million viewers.

The National Championship match between Texas A&M and Kentucky saw 1.4 million viewers tune in, making it the second most-watched title bout on record and third most-watched college volleyball match ever. The champ game peaked with 1.7 million viewers as the Aggies defeated the Wildcats in straight sets.

The Championship tournament experienced massive growth among adults 25-34, with viewership spiking 83% year over year and among people 2-17, which jumped 40% from 2024. During this year’s championship run, women comprised 45% of the audience, increasing their share from the prior year.

National Semifinals
The NCAA Women’s Volleyball National Semifinals averaged 1.1 million viewers across both matches. Each match hit one million viewers for a third consecutive year.

The second semifinal between Wisconsin and Kentucky led the way with 1.1 million viewers, peaking with 1.2 million. That marks the second most-watched semifinal on record. The Texas A&M-Pittsburgh semifinal averaged 1.0 million viewers and also peaked with 1.2 million, ranking as the fifth most-watched semifinal on record. 

Regional Round
The NCAA Women’s Volleyball Regional round averaged a tremendous 530,000 viewers, up 32% year over year for its highest average ever. The round also featured four of the six most-watched Regional matches ever. The Regionals saw huge demo growth among P25-34 (+147%), P2-17 (+89%) and women (+39%).

The top match of the Regional round was the thrilling five-setter between Texas A&M and Nebraska, which averaged 1.2 million viewers — with a 1.6 million viewer peak, making this the most-watched NCAA Regional ever.

Other top matches included:

  • Kansas vs. Nebraska on ESPN2 (Regional Semifinal | 718,000 viewers)
  • Texas A&M vs. Louisville on ESPN2 (Regional Semifinal | 674,000 viewers)
  • Wisconsin vs. Texas on ESPN (Regional Final | 663,000 viewers)
  • Purdue vs. Pittsburgh on ESPN2 (Regional Final | 468,000 viewers)

The Regional Finals saw its best performance on record, averaging 753,000 viewers (+27%) across the two days. The Regional Semifinals boasted 29% growth from 2024, averaging 402,000 viewers on ESPN/ESPN2 – also registering the best average for this round on record.

First & Second Round
ESPN+ engagement increased 33% over 2024 during the First and Second Rounds of the NCAA Tournament. The Fifth Set whip-around coverage averaged 183,000 viewers across its ESPN2 telecasts, up 60% year over year.

Regular Season
ABC/ESPN/ESPN2 combined to air a record 33 women’s college volleyball matches during the 2025 season – more than any previous year as the sport’s popularity continues to skyrocket. This resulted in

ESPN’s most-watched women’s college volleyball regular season ever, averaging 190,000 viewers and finishing up 36% year over year, including gains among P18-34 (+59%) and women (+41%).

This season, ESPN aired three of its five most-watched telecasts ever, including its largest regular season audience for Nebraska-Kentucky (1.2M viewers | Aug. 31 on ABC). The AVCA First Serve also delivered ESPN’s top two regular season matches on Aug. 24. Stanford-Nebraska drew 596,000 viewers, while Florida-Pitt scored 525,000 viewers.



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Volleyball Adds Three from High School Ranks to 2026 Roster

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DALLAS (SMU) – Head Coach Sam Erger and the SMU Volleyball program have announced three addition, Levariya Pinder, Elle Vandeweghe and Victoria Shupe, who will join the Mustangs in 2026. The class is ranked No. 15 nationally by VBAdrenaline.com.

Pinder will stay close to home, hailing from Haslet, Texas, while Vandeweghe will make the move to Dallas from Manhattan Beach, California. Both signed on Nov. 12, the 2026 National Signing day. Shupe officially became a Mustang in late December, hailing from Spring, Texas. 

Levariya Pinder, 5-10, Pin Hitter, Haslet, Texas (Northwestern High School/Dallas Skyline)

• Is ranked 37th nationally by PrepDig.com and 12th in the state of Texas in her class

• Was a BI District Champion in 2022 & 2025, as well as an Area Champion 2025

• Has collected 1826 kills, 1284 digs and 136 aces with a .300 hitting percentage in her high school career

• Set Northwestern High School Volleyball records in kills per set and kill in a season

• Was named a Team Captain for Northwestern High School

• Named a District 4-6A First Team All-District, Academic All-District and AVCA All-Region her junior season

• Most Improved Player, District Offensive Player of the Year, First Team All-District and Team MVP her sophomore season

• 5-5A Second Team All-District and Academic All-District her freshman season

• Played for Dallas Skyline Juniors in Club

 

Elle Vandeweghe, 6-5, Middle Blocker, Manhattan Beach, Calif. (Marymount High School/SC Rockstar Volleyball Club)

• Ranked 29th in the state of California in her class

• Named 2025 AVCA Girls High School All-Region

• Invited to compete at the Under Armor Next All-American Camp

• Selected to the USAVB National Team Development Program and participated in the USVB National Team Training Series

• Team Captain on a top-10 nationally ranked Marymount High School squad

• Helped Marymount win two out-of-state highly competitive tournaments in Hawaiian Island Labor Day Classic and Durango Fall Classic in her senior season

• Helped high school advance to the championship match of the Platinum Division at the Nike Tournament of Champions Southwest

• Played for SC Rockstar Volleyball in club, one top club teams in the state

Victoria Shupe, 5-7, DS/Libero, Spring, Texas (Fort Bend Christian Homeschool Athletics/Houston Skyline)

• Four years Varsity player at FBCHA, played club for Houston Skyline 

• Compiled 1,422 digs, 330 assists and 210 aces in four season at FBCHA

• Named to the AVCA Phenom Watchlist in 2022 & 2023 – list compiled by AVCA that recognizes outstanding underclassmen for volleyball 

• Won 6 Girls Junior National Championships 

• 4x 2024 FBCHA Defensive Player of the Year (2020, 2021, 2022, 2024) 

• 2025 FBCHA Team Captain 

• 2025 Houston Open Tournament MVP 

• Presented the Houston Skyline 14 Royal Skyline Award for the 2022-23 season 

 



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