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PITTSBURGH — Raiden Hung can’t imagine a life without gymnastics. And to be honest, he doesn’t want to. There’s always been something about the sport that’s called to him. Something about flipping. Something about the discipline it requires. Something about the mixture of joy and calm he feels whenever he steps onto a mat. “It […]

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PITTSBURGH — Raiden Hung can’t imagine a life without gymnastics. And to be honest, he doesn’t want to.

There’s always been something about the sport that’s called to him. Something about flipping. Something about the discipline it requires. Something about the mixture of joy and calm he feels whenever he steps onto a mat.

“It keeps me sane, I guess,” the 21-year-old student at Northeastern University in Boston said. “Gymnastics is the love of my life basically.”

The hours in the gym have long served as a constant for Hung. The one thing he can always depend on. The one place where he can truly feel like himself.

Still, Hung feared he would be forced to give up gymnastics when he realized in his late teens that he was non-binary. He had identified as female most of his life and competed in women’s events growing up. He says he now identifies as trans-masculine.

Part of Hung’s transition included beginning hormone replacement therapy, something he considered putting off over worries that it meant he would no longer be able to compete.

“It was sort of like, ‘Do I have to make a choice?’” Hung said. “And that would have probably been awful for my mental stability, like having to choose between the two.”

The National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs gave Hung safe harbor. The stated mission of the steadily growing organization that includes more than 2,500 athletes and 160 clubs across the country is to provide a place for college and adult gymnasts to continue competing while “pushing the boundaries of the sport.”

That includes, but is hardly limited to, being as gender-inclusive as possible.

During local NAIGC meets, for example, there are no gender categories. Athletes compete against every other athlete at their designated skill level, which can run from novice / developmental routines to ones that wouldn’t look out of place at an NCAA Division I meet.

Gymnasts can also hop on whatever apparatus they want. Women on parallel bars. Men on the balance beam. Just about anything goes. At its annual national meet, the NAIGC even offers the “decathlon,” which allows athletes of all gender identities to compete against each other across all 10 disciplines — six in men’s, four in women’s — of artistic gymnastics.

“(We want) people to be able to continue doing gymnastics into adulthood in a way that feels comfortable and safe and supportive for them,” said Ilana Shushanky, NAIGC’s director of operations.

A CHALLENGING CLIMATE

The approach comes as transgender athletes find themselves the target of increasingly heated rhetoric.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order in February that gave federal agencies wide latitude to ensure entities that receive federal funding abide by Title IX in alignment with the Trump administration’s view, which interprets “sex” as the gender someone was assigned at birth. A day later, the NCAA said it would limit competition in women’s sports to athletes who were assigned female at birth.

The message to the transgender community at large was clear: You do not belong here. Several trans and/or non-binary members of the NAIGC, which is independently run and volunteer-led and does not rely on federal money to operate, felt it.

Multiple trans or non-binary athletes who spoke to The Associated Press said they pondered quitting following last fall’s election, despondent over what at times feels like an increasingly hostile environment toward their community.

None did. One viewed stepping away as ceding power over a part of who they are to someone else. Another pointed to the social aspect of gymnastics and how vital the feeling of acceptance in their home gym was to maintaining proper mental and emotional health.

“Part of my identity is as an athlete and to see myself as strong and able to do hard things,” said Wes Weske, who is non-binary and previously competed in the decathlon before recently graduating from medical school. “I think (gymnastics) really helped my self-image and was just an important part of understanding myself.”

A SENSE OF NORMALCY

That sense of belonging was everywhere at the NAIGC’s national competition in early April. For three days, more than 1,700 athletes, including a dozen who registered their gender as “other,” turned a convention center hall in downtown Pittsburgh into what could best be described as a celebration.

Not just of gymnastics. But of diversity. And inclusion. It all looked and felt and sounded like any other large-scale meet. Cheers from one corner following a stuck dismount. Roars from another corner encouraging a competitor to hop back up after a fall.

For Hung and the 11 “other” competitors allowed to choose whether to compete in the men’s or women’s divisions, nationals provided the opportunity to salute the judges and stand alongside their teammates while being seen for who they really are.

When Hung dismounted from his uneven bars routine, several members of Jurassic Gymnastics, the all-adult competitive team based in Boston that Hung joined, came over to offer a hug, pep talk or both.

The group included Eric Petersen, a 49-year-old married father of two teenagers who competed on the men’s team at the Air Force Academy 30 years ago. He now dabbles in women’s artistic gymnastics alongside Hung at Jurassic.

“Certain people want to convince people that this is a big issue and people are losing their (minds),” Petersen said. “But it’s not like that. Other groups can be uptight about that if they want. But in this group, it’s about the love of the sport. If you love the sport, then do the sport and have fun, no matter who you are.”

FINDING THEIR WAY

Ten Harder got into gymnastics after being inspired by watching Gabby Douglas win gold at the 2012 Olympics. They spent their childhood competing as a woman but became increasingly uncomfortable at meets as they grew older.

Harder, 22, now a Ph. D. student at Boston University who identifies as nonbinary / trans masculine, felt like they had to make their own path. They connected on TikTok with a nonbinary gymnast from the Netherlands and started competing in a uniform that felt more natural, a practice leotard similar to a tank top and shorts. Over the last couple of years, they have run across other nonbinary or queer athletes, easing their sense of loneliness.

While there are times Harder admits they still grapple with feeling self-conscious about their gender identity even around teammates who have become friends and allies, there is also something greater at play.

“I think it’s important to remember that trans athletes are just people, too,” he said. “We deserve to be in the sports that we love. And we deserve to get a chance to compete and do everything just as other people do.”

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Pacific Hosts Annual Summer Swim School

Story Links Pacific Swim School Website STOCKTON, Calif. – The University of the Pacific is giving back to the community by soaking in the sun with its annual summer swim school at the Chris Kjeldsen Pool. Running from June 2 to August 7, the swimming […]

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STOCKTON, Calif. – The University of the Pacific is giving back to the community by soaking in the sun with its annual summer swim school at the Chris Kjeldsen Pool.

Running from June 2 to August 7, the swimming program provides 30-minute lessons that meet four times a week during two-week sessions. The lessons are instructed by professionals and Pacific student-athletes who are familiar with the swimming pool and community.

“The swim school is very beneficial to the community,” said Anna Weber, a 2025 graduate who is helping oversee the program this year. “It’s nice to give the kids and the community a chance to swim in our pool. We have a lot of our student-athletes that help teach the swimming lessons. It’s special because not many universities offer a program like this to collaborate with Division I student-athletes, and we enjoy the experience all summer long.”

The classes range from one-year-old to 15+ years old age groups with the sessions spread out across morning and evening times. Over 900 swimmers have signed up for this year’s sessions thus far as the program continues to invite those to the university’s pool facility from all around the San Joaquin County.

The university and the community coming together sheds a positive light for the campus connecting with future Tigers, just like how Pacific swim head coach Katelyne Herrington learned nearly three decades ago.

“The Pacific swim school is such a great way to connect with the community, teaching one of the most important lifesaving skills,” Herrington said. “Most, if not all, the instructors are swimmers or water polo players at Pacific that come from a high level of swim experience, which is pretty neat and special for the youth. Born and raised in Stockton myself, I took lessons as a kid almost 30 years ago and can still remember the experience and the instructor who was on the college swim team.”

For more information about the Pacific summer swim school, visit the link here.

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Rutgers Track And Field Sends Eight to NCAA Championships

Rutgers track and field qualified eight of its athletes to compete in the 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, which will take place Wednesday, June 11 through Saturday, June 14 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. The eight qualifications are a school record, with the Scarlet Knights competing in men’s and women’s […]

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Rutgers track and field qualified eight of its athletes to compete in the 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, which will take place Wednesday, June 11 through Saturday, June 14 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. The eight qualifications are a school record, with the Scarlet Knights competing in men’s and women’s competitions across disciplines on both the track and in the field.

Rutgers overcame several challenges during the NCAA East First Round, including weather delays, midnight start times because of the delays, and 95-degree temperatures in Jacksonville. However, as track and field director Bobby Farrell said to scarletknights.com, “None of that affected their focus and drive. Not only did we get eight out of 16 through to the NCAA Finals, but 13 out of 16 placed in the top 20. We came to compete.”

The remarkable performances included several school records on the track. Charlee Crawford broke the Rutgers women’s 400-meter record twice, surpassing a 42-year-old record set by Lori McCauley in 1983 with a first heat time of 52.18. In the quarterfinals, she broke that record with a time of 51.80, breaking the 52-second mark.

Chris Serrao broke another school record in the men’s 110-meter hurdles, with a time of 13.49, surging past Eugene Norman’s previous record set in 1984. Bryce Tucker ran a time of 50 seconds flat to punch his ticket to the NCAA Championships. Crawford, Serrao, and Tucker will look to continue their performances and compete for podium finishes in Eugene.

Joining the track athletes are remarkable performers inside the oval. Chloe Timberg will look to defend her national title in the women’s pole vault after clearing a height of 4.24m (13’ 11”). In the men’s pole vault, Nico Morales and Kevin O’Sullivan will make their NCAA championship debuts after clearing heights of 5.33m (17’ 5.75”) in qualifiers.

Paige Floriea will also make her NCAA Championship debut in the long jump, with a qualifying mark of 6.22m (20’ 5”) in Jacksonville. Floriea is in her first season as a Scarlet Knight after transferring from UNC. To round out the field, Steve Coponi qualified on the first day of competition in the javelin toss, with a throw of 69.87m (229’ 2”) to secure his first trip to the national competition. To bring some perspective, that is the equivalent of more than 75 yards on a football field.

With track and field representing Rutgers in the final athletic competition of the 2024-25 school year, be sure to cheer on the Scarlet Knights as they compete on the national stage!



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Mass. student detained by ICE awaiting court hearing in ‘terrible conditions’

The Milford High School boys volleyball team took the court for the first time Tuesday evening, since one of its team members was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents over the weekend. A judge recently ruled that Marcelo Gomes da Silva, 18, must be kept in Massachusetts for at least 72 hours, after he […]

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The Milford High School boys volleyball team took the court for the first time Tuesday evening, since one of its team members was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents over the weekend. A judge recently ruled that Marcelo Gomes da Silva, 18, must be kept in Massachusetts for at least 72 hours, after he was detained by ICE agents while traveling to volleyball practice Saturday morning, according to friends and family. Despite a loss in the highly anticipated playoff game, Milford students said playing the game for Gomes da Silva meant much more than a win. “That game represented the spirit of Marcelo; he was still there,” said Milford senior Aloiye Okhipo. “We made you proud. We did our best. We showed up for him, you know, and I think he’d be glad people know what’s happening and people want the best for him.”The Milford High School gym was packed Tuesday, with spectators wearing ‘Free Marcelo’ shirts for Gomes da Silva, hoping for his release. Although the game ended in a loss for the Scarlet Hawks, Milford’s opponent, Taunton High School, showed their support during pre-game warmups, wearing T-shirts in support of Gomes da Silva.”It was electric in there. It was like every single chance we got, people were screaming, people were clapping, it was probably one of the best games I’ve seen at Milford High,” said senior Ben Pezza.NewsCenter 5 has learned that Gomes da Silva is being held at an ICE facility in Burlington.A family spokesperson told WCVB that the conditions where Gomes da Silva is being held are not great.”Now they’re on day four of that, and he isn’t eating. Part of that is his anxiety; he can’t. But he’s in terrible conditions. He’s sleeping on the floor,” said Coleen Greco, a parent of one of Gomes da Silva’s volleyball teammates. “I mean, imagine what that must feel like if you can close your eyes for a second and think about what must be going through that kid’s mind.”In a Monday news conference, ICE officials said that they were looking for Gomes da Silva’s father in the traffic stop, but still arrested the high school junior for being undocumented.”We were looking for the father. They made a traffic stop on that vehicle, which was the father’s vehicle. He was driving that vehicle,” acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said. “But like any local law enforcement officer, if you encounter someone who has a warrant or, like I said, is here illegally, we will take action on that.” On Thursday, Gomes da Silva’s attorney, Robin Nice, will argue for his release on bond during an immigration court hearing in Chelmsford. A judge will determine whether or not he can be released, even while deportation proceedings move forward. A statement from Nice regarding the upcoming court hearing read in part: “Marcelo has no criminal history. His strong community ties, consistent academic achievement, and involvement in positive extracurricular and faith-based activities underscore the fact that he poses no danger to the community and is not a flight risk,” Nice said. “We are hopeful the court will recognize this, and grant his release on bond so Marcelo can return to his family and community. The actions by ICE do not make the community safer, they just sow fear among fear among immigrants and their loved ones.”In a Tuesday press conference, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed ‘Operation Patriot,’ an operation that saw ICE and federal partners arrest 1,461 people.”More than half of the nearly 1,500 illegals arrested had significant criminal convictions or charges pending against them,” Leavitt said. “I don’t think anybody in this room wants these types of heinous criminals in your communities.”ICE has not named or identified any of those arrested but says they include drug traffickers, sex offenders, murderers and foreign fugitives. Nice said Gomes da Silva does not have any criminal history and came to the United States from Brazil on a student visa when he was 7.Video: ICE says student detained during traffic stop targeting father The Milford volleyball team spent Monday evening making T-shirts and signs in support of Marcelo’s release. In a statement, they said they’ve been overwhelmed by the support from the community. Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey responded to the detainment, demanding to know more information about why Gomes da Silva was arrested.”I’m disturbed and outraged by reports that a Milford High School student was arrested by ICE on his way to volleyball practice (Saturday). Yet again, local officials and law enforcement have been left in the dark with no heads up and no answers to their questions,” Healey said in a statement Sunday. “I’m demanding that ICE provide immediate information about why he was arrested, where he is and how his due process is being protected.” Hundreds of students at Milford High School staged a walkout Monday to show support for their classmate. Students lined up along West Fountain Street holding signs reading “Free Marcelo” or “I support Marcelo.” Sky 5: Students rally for Marcelo Gomes da Silva with Milford HS walkout

The Milford High School boys volleyball team took the court for the first time Tuesday evening, since one of its team members was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents over the weekend.

A judge recently ruled that Marcelo Gomes da Silva, 18, must be kept in Massachusetts for at least 72 hours, after he was detained by ICE agents while traveling to volleyball practice Saturday morning, according to friends and family.

Despite a loss in the highly anticipated playoff game, Milford students said playing the game for Gomes da Silva meant much more than a win.

“That game represented the spirit of Marcelo; he was still there,” said Milford senior Aloiye Okhipo. “We made you proud. We did our best. We showed up for him, you know, and I think he’d be glad people know what’s happening and people want the best for him.”

The Milford High School gym was packed Tuesday, with spectators wearing ‘Free Marcelo’ shirts for Gomes da Silva, hoping for his release.

Although the game ended in a loss for the Scarlet Hawks, Milford’s opponent, Taunton High School, showed their support during pre-game warmups, wearing T-shirts in support of Gomes da Silva.

“It was electric in there. It was like every single chance we got, people were screaming, people were clapping, it was probably one of the best games I’ve seen at Milford High,” said senior Ben Pezza.

NewsCenter 5 has learned that Gomes da Silva is being held at an ICE facility in Burlington.

A family spokesperson told WCVB that the conditions where Gomes da Silva is being held are not great.

“Now they’re on day four of that, and he isn’t eating. Part of that is his anxiety; he can’t. But he’s in terrible conditions. He’s sleeping on the floor,” said Coleen Greco, a parent of one of Gomes da Silva’s volleyball teammates. “I mean, imagine what that must feel like if you can close your eyes for a second and think about what must be going through that kid’s mind.”

In a Monday news conference, ICE officials said that they were looking for Gomes da Silva’s father in the traffic stop, but still arrested the high school junior for being undocumented.

“We were looking for the father. They made a traffic stop on that vehicle, which was the father’s vehicle. He was driving that vehicle,” acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said. “But like any local law enforcement officer, if you encounter someone who has a warrant or, like I said, is here illegally, we will take action on that.”

On Thursday, Gomes da Silva’s attorney, Robin Nice, will argue for his release on bond during an immigration court hearing in Chelmsford.

A judge will determine whether or not he can be released, even while deportation proceedings move forward.

A statement from Nice regarding the upcoming court hearing read in part:

“Marcelo has no criminal history. His strong community ties, consistent academic achievement, and involvement in positive extracurricular and faith-based activities underscore the fact that he poses no danger to the community and is not a flight risk,” Nice said. “We are hopeful the court will recognize this, and grant his release on bond so Marcelo can return to his family and community. The actions by ICE do not make the community safer, they just sow fear among fear among immigrants and their loved ones.”

In a Tuesday press conference, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed ‘Operation Patriot,’ an operation that saw ICE and federal partners arrest 1,461 people.

“More than half of the nearly 1,500 illegals arrested had significant criminal convictions or charges pending against them,” Leavitt said. “I don’t think anybody in this room wants these types of heinous criminals in your communities.”

ICE has not named or identified any of those arrested but says they include drug traffickers, sex offenders, murderers and foreign fugitives.

Nice said Gomes da Silva does not have any criminal history and came to the United States from Brazil on a student visa when he was 7.

Video: ICE says student detained during traffic stop targeting father

The Milford volleyball team spent Monday evening making T-shirts and signs in support of Marcelo’s release. In a statement, they said they’ve been overwhelmed by the support from the community.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey responded to the detainment, demanding to know more information about why Gomes da Silva was arrested.

“I’m disturbed and outraged by reports that a Milford High School student was arrested by ICE on his way to volleyball practice (Saturday). Yet again, local officials and law enforcement have been left in the dark with no heads up and no answers to their questions,” Healey said in a statement Sunday. “I’m demanding that ICE provide immediate information about why he was arrested, where he is and how his due process is being protected.”

Hundreds of students at Milford High School staged a walkout Monday to show support for their classmate. Students lined up along West Fountain Street holding signs reading “Free Marcelo” or “I support Marcelo.”

Sky 5: Students rally for Marcelo Gomes da Silva with Milford HS walkout



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Softball Ranked No. 9 in Final NFCA Poll of 2025

Story Links Final NFCA Poll   LOUISVILLE, Ky. – West Texas A&M softball ranked No. 9 in the final National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Top 25 Poll for 2025. The Lady Buffs ranked inside the top 10 in 13 of the 15 polls released including three weeks at No. 1.   UT […]

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. – West Texas A&M softball ranked No. 9 in the final National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Top 25 Poll for 2025. The Lady Buffs ranked inside the top 10 in 13 of the 15 polls released including three weeks at No. 1.
 

UT Tyler earned the top spot in the poll after repeating as National Champions, finishing with a 62-5 record. Tampa checked in at No. 2 after ending the season as the National Runner-ups. National semifinalists Western Washington and Pace come in at No. 3 and No. 4, respectfully. National Championship participants No. 5 Central Oklahoma, No. 6 Saginaw Valley State, No. 7 North Georgia, and No. 8 Shippensburg along with two Super Regional squads – No. 9 West Texas A&M and No. 10 Francis Marion make up the top 10.
 

The South Central region was represented by four teams with UT Tyler leading the way at No. 1. West Texas A&M (9th), Angelo State (13th), and Oklahoma Christian (25th) earned spots in the rankings.
 
The Lady Buffs finished the 2025 campaign with a 56-8 record including 40-4 in Lone Star Conference play, claiming a share of the regular season title. In postseason play, WT made the LSC Tournament Championship game, hosted and won the South Central Region II bracket, and advanced to the South Central Super Regional round before falling to No. 1-ranked UT Tyler in a best of three series.
 



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Volleyball to host pair of summer camps

Story Links JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 3, 2025) – East Tennessee State University volleyball head coach Lindsey Devine announced the program’s pair of summer camps on Tuesday. ETSU will host an All-Skills Camp on June 16 and 17. Open to players from 4th-12th grade, it is for players with a basic to […]

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 3, 2025) – East Tennessee State University volleyball head coach Lindsey Devine announced the program’s pair of summer camps on Tuesday.

ETSU will host an All-Skills Camp on June 16 and 17. Open to players from 4th-12th grade, it is for players with a basic to solid understanding of volleyball and will provide position-specific instruction.

On July 18 and 19, the Bucs will host an Elite College Prospect Camp. Designed for campers with significant playing experience, it will take your game to the collegiate level by exposing you to the daily training systems in a NCAA Division 1 program.

To register or for more information, go here. 

For more information on Buccaneer volleyball, follow @ETSUVolleyball on X (Twitter), Instagram and Facebook, and visit ETSUBucs.com.

 



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Central York boys’ volleyball sweeps Seneca Valley in PIAA playoff showdown

The Panthers made quick work of the Raiders in a first-round matchup of teams ranked among the state’s best. Ryan Vandersloot  |  For The York Dispatch York Suburban student lives out her childhood dream of wrestling York Suburban wrestler Angela Imorhoa wrestles to claim her spot at the state level tournament in March at the […]

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The Panthers made quick work of the Raiders in a first-round matchup of teams ranked among the state’s best.

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EMIGSVILLE — It was an inevitable truth that one of the best boys’ volleyball teams in the state of Pennsylvania this spring would be suffering a season-ending defeat Tuesday evening.

Fortunately for Central York, the Panthers weren’t that team.

Hosting District 7 (WPIAL) runner-up Seneca Valley in the first round of the PIAA Class 3A playoffs, Central wasted little time taking the upper hand. A stout block, a scrappy defense and a heavy dose of outside hitters Patrick Siewert and John He got the District 3 runners-up off to a good start. While the visiting Raiders — who had a five-plus hour drive from north of Pittsburgh to York — were certainly no pushovers, the visitors were a beat behind throughout the night.

In just over an hour and 15 minutes, the Panthers completed an impressive 25-19, 25-20, 25-23 victory to punch their ticket to the state quarterfinals for the third year in a row.

“We did a lot of film review on (Seneca Valley),” said Siewert, who finished with 10 kills, six digs and two blocks. “We knew where their middles were going to be and they were both very good. They got most of their sets on film, and to be able to adjust to that and get some key blocks, especially in the second and third sets, was huge for us.”

He, a York-Adams League first team all-star this year after earning Player of the Year honors in 2024, showcased his hitting, defensive and service games throughout the contest. He scored a handful of big points in Sets 1 and 2 to set the stage for what would be a very satisfying sweep.

He, however, pointed out that the Raiders, who entered the contest ranked No. 3 in Class 3A by the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association — Central was ranked No. 5 — helped out with some sloppy play at times.

“They made a bunch of service errors, which helped us,” said He, who finished with 18 kills and eight digs. “That gave us a lot of momentum and it just got us ahead.”

The Seneca Valley defense did start to find an adjustment to He on the outside as the match progressed. Balls that were hitting the floor in Sets 1 and 2 were getting tipped or dug up in Set 3; on one play in particular, He saw a pair of rolls saved by fingertips to keep the point alive for the Raiders.

As He pointed out, those saves only delayed the inevitable.

“I was so glad that we still got that point,” He said with a smile.

The roll, a soft touch over a block that often forces the defense to scramble, has been a nifty add to He’s high-powered attack. Like a changeup in baseball, a well-timed roll can leave opponents shaking their heads when it works.

“The defense is usually back on their heels when you’re taking big swings and swinging hard,” He said. “(The roll) kind of changes things up and makes them have to move.”

While the Raiders are headed home for the season, the Panthers (17-3) will be moving on to Saturday’s quarterfinals against District 1 runner-up Spring-Ford. The location and time have yet to be determined.

Spring-Ford, which defeated District 12 champ Northeast on Tuesday afternoon, is a team the Panthers haven’t seen live in person. That may not be a bad thing, according to Siewert.

“We haven’t played (Seneca Valley) the entire year, so it was kind of questionable what was going to come at us,” Siewert said. “We didn’t know if they were going to switch things around. We’re going to have to prepare to adjust for Spring-Ford, who we haven’t seen all year either. But they’re in the PIAA quarterfinals, so we know that they’re going to be a very tough team.”

Setter Lance Shaffer dished out 32 assists to go with eight digs, while Aden Thompson had seven kills and four blocks from the middle for the Panthers.



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