NEW ORLEANS – Two Medgar Evers outdoor track and field student-athletes were recently recognized as All-Region performers by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).  Freshman Reco Griffith was recognized as All-Metro Region in the men’s 100 meter dash, while the Cougars’ Toshel Goffe was honored as All-Metro in the women’s 100 meter dash.

Top-5 individuals in each event from each region earned All-Region honors, in addition to each of the members of a top-3 ranked relay team. Data is compiled based on Regional TFRI.

Only USTFCCCA member programs are eligible for awards.

Griffith. the CUNYAC men’s outdoor track and field Rookie of the Year, ran a time of 10.52 seconds in the 100-meter dash at the 2025 Lafayette Open on March 29 to tie for No. 3 in the Metro Region.  His time was tied for No. 35 across Division III.

Goffe, the conference’s women’s Track Performer of the Year, ran a season-best 12.22 seconds in the 100 in the prelims of the 2025 CUNYAC Outdoor Track and Field Championship on May 3, good for No. 4 in the Metro Region.  

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WACO, Texas – With under 90 days until the beginning of the 2025 Baylor Volleyball campaign, single and season tickets are now available for purchase.
 
This season features 12 home matches at the Ferrell Center, including nine Big 12 matches. Fill the Ferrell with the Bears as they host the 20^th installment of the Baylor Classic, welcoming Northwestern, Saint Mary’s and Rice to the court this year in early September.
 
BU is entering its 11^th season with Ryan McGuyre at the helm, who has 219 program wins and 125 at Ferrell.
 
Season tickets are $75 for all ages while single game tickets are $10. All seating is general admission at the Ferrell Center. Tickets can be purchased day of the match online or at the Ferrell Center ticket office. 
 
For questions, contact the Baylor Athletics Ticket Office at 254.710.1000.
 
To stay up to date with Baylor Volleyball all year long, follow the program on Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter) and TikTok: @BaylorVBall. Want to support the team? You can do so through NIL or giving to the One Way Club.
 

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FOLEY, Ala. (SBG) — Foley now has 12 public pickleball courts and 10 sand volleyball courts located north of the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market.

The city dedicated the new courts Monday, June 2. Within minutes of the opening at 6 p.m., all 12 pickleball courts were filled with four players on each court.

“Today is a great day for Foley with lighted courts that are free to the public, and we really are looking forward to this being open,” Mayor Ralph Hellmich said.

The mayor said planning and building the courts, including designs that fit the facility into the space next to the CAFFM, took several years of work by Foley employees, contractors and City Council members. Hellmich said David Thompson, executive director for leisure services, and his staff worked diligently to complete the project.

“The planning that went behind this is incredible,” Hellmich said. We wanted it to fit into this acreage here. Councilman (Charles) Ebert was very passionate about maintaining as much open space. We have housing units nearby. We have open space. We’re going to continue to improve all this area, but we believe it all blends together beautifully with the Farmers Market, which is one of the best in our area.”

Impact fees, charges paid by developers building in Foley, paid the cost of the courts.

“This is money that is created by the growth, and it’s used to support the needs of our quality of life for our current residents,” Hellmich said. “This did not come out of any tax dollars that residents who live here in Foley pay. It’s impact fee money, so it’s something that is really an incredible resource for us.”

Thompson said the courts will be a great resource for Foley residents.

“Today is an exciting day for our community,” Thompson said. “We’re officially opening our brand new pickleball complex and our very first beach volleyball courts, and I have to say, they look amazing. These projects are big wins for our residents, and the best part is they’re open to the public every day until 10 p.m. So whether you’re an early riser or a night owl, we’ve got you covered with lighted courts and no excuses to get out and play.”

“These new facilities aren’t just about sports, they’re about community and about giving people a place to come, move, connect and compete,” Thompson added.

He said a future phase of the park will also include more passive park areas at the site and restroom facilities shared with other areas of the site.

Thompson said crews from the Foley Public Works Department built the road linking the new courts to Stabler Drive and the new parking lot for the facility.

Thompson said contractors, including Sawgrass Engineering, WAS Design, Harris Contracting, Asphalt Services and Smith Electric, helped make the project a reality.

Hellmich said the council and city staff members are also working on additional plans for new parks.

“As we bring these projects forward, you’re going to see signs of future park infrastructure, remodeling and things of that nature around town,” Hellmich said. “We’re just going to continue working. We have a plan going forward. We’re going to keep implementing these items. There are great things to come.

California State University, Northridge senior setter Donovan Constable and redshirt sophomore opposite Jalen Phillips were among 21 athletes selected to train with the 2025 Men’s U23 National Team for the NORCECA U23 Pan American Cup, July 27-Aug. 4 in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

The selected 21 athletes will gather for a training block at the National Team Training Center in Anaheim, Calif., from July 20-27. From this pool, 12 athletes will be chosen to represent the United States in Guatemala.

Constable and Phillips both have previous USA Volleyball experience, as each was selected to the 2024 Men’s Collegiate National Team that trained in Anaheim last summer.

“I’m incredibly proud of Jalen and Donovan for earning spots on the U23 USA Team,” said CSUN head coach Theo Edwards. “They’ve put in the work, and now they’re being rewarded with an opportunity that will challenge and elevate them in every way. Having spent years coaching internationally with USA programs, I know how powerful these experiences can be — not just for sharpening skills on the court, but for building character, leadership, and resilience off it. This is a huge step in their journey, and I couldn’t be more excited to watch them grow through it. They’re representing all of us with pride.”

McKendree University men’s head coach Nickie Sanlin will lead the team, assisted by four-time Olympian Reid Priddy (Indoor Volleyball Club) and Luke Reynolds (Pepperdine).

“I am incredibly honored to lead this talented group of athletes alongside such a dedicated and skilled staff,” Sanlin said. “Representing our country with ‘USA’ across our chests is a privilege we don’t take lightly, and I am excited for the opportunity to compete and grow together on this stage.”

The roster features many stars from collegiate programs across the country. Several athletes bring impressive resumes, including past gold medals and MVP honors from international competitions.

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The journey to Lodz kicks off as the world’s top women’s volleyball nations gear up for the 2025 Volleyball Nations League, running from 4 June to 27 July.

Eighteen elite teams from around the globe will go toe-to-toe in the preliminary stage, spread across nine pools until 13 July, all vying for a coveted spot in the final eight set to battle it out in Poland at month’s end.

Defending VNL champions and Olympic gold medalists Italy head into the tournament as the team to beat, and they’re thrown straight into the fire with a blockbuster opener—a thrilling rematch of the Paris 2024 final against the USA.

The U.S. Women’s Volleyball Team, ranked No. 3 in the world and fresh off a silver medal finish at the Olympics, heads into the 2025 VNL with a mix of fresh energy and seasoned grit. The Americans, three-time VNL champions (2018, ’19, ’21), were knocked out in the 2024 quarterfinals by eventual gold medallists Italy—a team they’ll now face right out of the gate in Brazil.

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United States vs Italy FIVB Volleyball game: Date and tip-off time

The USA and Italy will lock horns in a highly anticipated FIVB Volleyball game on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 1:00 pm ET/ 10:00 am PT, at Davaney Center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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United States team news & key performers

This year’s roster boasts a new-look setup, with 10 players gearing up for their first-ever VNL action. Despite the inexperience, there’s no shortage of promise, as several newcomers have already made their mark in senior NORCECA tournaments.

The squad’s leadership core includes four returnees—outside hitters Madi Skinner and Roni Jones-Perry, along with liberos Morgan Hentz and Zoe Jarvis—who’ll bring vital know-how to the campaign.

Among the debutants, the likes of opposite Olivia Babcock, setter Ella Powell, outsides Logan Eggleston and Sarah Franklin, and middle blockers Serena Gray, Amber Igiede, and Molly McCage have previously worn the senior national team jersey.

Meanwhile, setter Saige Ka’aha’aina-Torres, middle Anna Dodson, and opposite Logan Lednicky are set for their first stint with the senior squad—adding fresh legs and hungry minds to a team chasing another VNL crown.

Italy team news & key performers

Italy’s women’s national team kicked off their preparations for the 2025 Volleyball Nations League with a lively two-match friendly series against Germany in Northern Italy, with both sides grabbing a win apiece.

In the opening clash, head coach Julio Velasco’s squad leaned on Olympic gold medallists Loveth Omoruyi and Gaia Giovannini, who delivered 16 and 14 points respectively. But it was debutant Matilde Munarini who stole the show—dropping 11 points from the middle and earning MVP honors in her very first outing for the Azzurre.

The tables turned in the rematch at Milano, where Germany found their rhythm and took the match 3-1 (25-21, 26-24, 22-25, 25-21). Marie Schölzel was the standout, hammering down 18 points to claim MVP, closely followed by Romy Jatzko with 17. For Italy, it was backup opposite Giorgia Frosini who led the charge, finishing with 16 points in a gritty effort.