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It didn’t take John Lloyd long to find a new hockey home. The former Fort Erie Meteors netminder has committed to Adrian College in Michigan where he will don the pads for the Bulldogs and study science and physics with the goal of becoming an engineer. Lloyd, whose junior career ended recently when the Meteors […]

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It didn’t take John Lloyd long to find a new hockey home.

The former Fort Erie Meteors netminder has committed to Adrian College in Michigan where he will don the pads for the Bulldogs and study science and physics with the goal of becoming an engineer.

Lloyd, whose junior career ended recently when the Meteors were eliminated in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League Eastern Conference finals by the St. Catharines Falcons, is thrilled to be able to continue his hockey career.

“Obviously, the goal was to continue playing junior hockey, to try and play at the next level, especially (getting) a degree along with that as well,” the 21-year-old North York native said. “It’s fantastic. I mean I think it’s what everyone in junior wants, if they want to do the school side of it especially. I look at some people on my team and it sucks. The hockey’s over for them and I’m lucky enough to get the opportunity and the chance to play for another five years here.”

Lloyd said academics played a big factor in his decision.

“The school side is big for me and they run a great program, hockey wise and school wise. I’m getting exactly what I want. I think they’re getting exactly what they want as well,” he said.

Lloyd said he was contacted earlier this season by representatives from Adrian.

“They reached out to me after the showcase in Caledonia. I guess they’ve been following me, tracking me, and they follow the league as well and I had good numbers.”

A trip to Adrian, located near Ann Arbour, followed.

“I did a visit, a tour earlier in the year, and they have great facilities,” Lloyd said. “They run a great program. They’re the top program in their division and league and they really run a great facility and all that.”

The Bulldogs play in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (Division 1) in the Great Lakes Conference.

Lloyd is ready for the challenge of playing at the next level.

“They just said it was a grind. You’ve got to balance school and hockey and you’re playing every weekend and practising every single day of the week,” he said. “You’re grinding through the week to play the games.”

Lloyd has been told he will get a chance to play as a freshman.

“What I learned from the coaching staff is it would be 50-50 for the first 25 games of the season and then they would play whoever’s hot for the playoff tournament there.”

Lloyd joined the Meteors last season and put together a solid season as back-up to Charlie Burns before taking over as the No. 1 goaltender this year where he fashioned a 2.03 goals-against average, .924 save percentage and four shutouts in 27 regular season games.

He credits Meteors general manager/coach Nik Passero and associate coach Anthony Passero for helping him develop.

“Nik and Anthony have a college hockey background, so they definitely helped me in that path a lot,” Lloyd said. “They run a great program and their big goal is to get guys on to the next level and that’s exactly what they do.”

Lloyd has fond memories of his two seasons with the Meteors.

“One of the great memories I have is just looking up around the Leisureplex and seeing all the fans come out. I think almost the whole town knows that Saturday night is the Junior B’s night in the Leisureplex,” he said. “(I’ll miss) pulling on the black and orange and white sweaters and playing for the packed house there.”

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At 90, Oak Park’s ‘Mr. Hockey’ Paul Hruby still coaching on the ice

Mr. Hockey has hit 90, but he’s still not ready to put his love for the sport on ice. Paul Hruby, whose impact on hockey in Oak Park has been so significant that the ice arena at the Ridgeland Common Recreation Center was named after him in 2007, began his ninth decade of life on […]

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Mr. Hockey has hit 90, but he’s still not ready to put his love for the sport on ice.

Paul Hruby, whose impact on hockey in Oak Park has been so significant that the ice arena at the Ridgeland Common Recreation Center was named after him in 2007, began his ninth decade of life on May 31. He has worked for the Park District of Oak Park in some capacity for 62 years, teaching and coaching hockey and getting people comfortable in their skates.

He still works there. He has a simple job title: hockey coach.

Hruby still comes to the Paul Hruby Ice Arena for adult hockey three days a week, often making the long drive from Antioch where he and his wife often stay with a daughter. He supervises, coaches and offers tips to players over the age of 40 and many over the age of 60.

Some of those players have known Hruby since they were pint-sized kids.

One of those is John Muldoon, 66, now a lawyer who first met Hruby when Muldoon was six years old. Muldoon’s mother took him to Ridgeland Common for a kids hockey camp that Hruby ran. One of the first lessons was how to fall.

“By 6 through 9 he was a staple of my life,” Muldoon said after playing hockey with the over-60 group on a recent Wednesday afternoon.

Now, some 60 years later, Hruby is coaching him again after Muldoon, who lives in Chicago, began playing hockey at Ridgeland Common again a few years ago.

“It’s great to have him back in my life again,” Muldoon said.

Mark Ferrante, 67, another lawyer and over-60 hockey player, has an especially close relationship to Hruby.

“I’ve been playing for Paul Hruby since I was 10 years old,” Ferrante said.

After a year of coaching and seasoning by Hruby, Ferrante, who grew up on the northwest side of Chicago, played on the Oak Park peewee travel team and played on Oak Park’s first state championship team. When Ferrante was a teenager, Hruby recruited him to help teach and coach younger players on Saturday mornings at Ridgeland Common.

People ice skate at Paul Hruby Ice Arena in Ridgeland Common Recreation Center in Oak Park in Jan., 2022. The arena's namesake, Coach Paul Hruby, has been associated with hockey in Oak Park for over 60 years. (Youngrae Kim/Chicago Tribune) — People ice skate at Paul Hruby Ice Arena in Ridgeland Common Recreation Center in Oak Park in Jan., 2022. The arena’s namesake, Coach Paul Hruby, has been associated with hockey in Oak Park for over 60 years. (Youngrae Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Now, as an over-60 hockey player, Ferrante, like many of the adult players, still refers to Hruby as “coach.”

But he’s more than that to them. He’s become a friend and a bit of a father figure, especially to those he has known for decades.

“Coach Hruby always greets you with his wickedly energetic smile and always has a good story about one of the many players he has coached and mentored,” Ferrante has said. “He has a knack for finding a cohesive bunch of players for scrimmages.”

Ferrante described Hruby as “a good egg” and a member of the “great guy hall of fame.”

Hruby has been inducted into two actual halls — the Illinois Hockey Officials Hall of Fame and Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois’s Hall of Fame.

In Oak Park, the adult players typically don’t keep score, although sometimes they do for the last 10 minutes of the hour or so of hockey. Hruby divides up the players so each team is relatively equal in talent. The emphasis is on fun. Body checking and slap shots are not allowed to reduce the risk of injury.

“Safety is number one,” Hruby said.

Hruby is a stickler for sportsmanship and he does not tolerate rough or selfish play. He watches the play from the bench and judiciously gives out tips and pointers. He’s still a coach but he often waits until the scrimmage is over to offer advice.

“I don’t talk to them during the game, I wait until the next day because a man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still,” Hruby said. “When you talk to guys and they’re still a little heated up and angry you have to let it die.”

Rich Murawski, 67, was 20 years old and playing hockey at Ridgeland Common with his brothers when he met Hruby. Rich Murawski and his brother Dennis, a retired high school English teacher, both still play with the over 60 group at Ridgeland Common. Their bond with Hruby is close.

The comradery between Hruby and the adult players goes both ways. They give Hruby a chance to still do what he loves, coach and be around hockey.

“I’m talking to these guys,” Hruby said. “I’m not playing cards or sitting in a nursing home. I’m with younger people. They keep me active.”

Hruby started playing hockey as a kid growing up in the Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago.

“I went to my first Blackhawks game when I was five and fell in love with what they were doing,” Hruby recalled.

He loved the teamwork of hockey.

Hruby played roller hockey in the streets and he played on frozen playgrounds that were flooded to create ice rinks. As a teenager he played for a team called the West Side Royals that was sponsored by the Home Run Inn. He played college hockey at Michigan State.

After graduating from college, Hruby became a physical education teacher at Lincoln Junior High in Berwyn. He eventually became a principal at Custer Elementary School in Berwyn.

He was hired by the Park District of Oak Park in 1963 to run the Ridgeland Common pool and then outdoor ice rink.

“I came here to get kids off the streets,” Hruby said.

A roof was put over the rink in 1965 and the rink was fully enclosed in 1982. In 2013 the rink was demolished and rebuilt using some of the original wood ceiling beams.

“Paul was instrumental with the entire program,” said Bob Jacklin, 74, who works part time doing maintenance work for the Park District of Oak Park and still plays hockey when he can.

The ice arena at the Ridgeland Common Recreation Center was named after Paul Hruby in 2007. Hruby , who turned 90 on May 31, has worked for the Park District of Oak Park in some capacity for 62 years, teaching and coaching hockey.

Jacklin said many of Hruby’s hockey players rang doorbells and campaigned for the 2005 referendum that helped pay for the construction of the new ice rink and other improvements,

“If it wasn’t for him and his band of followers there would never be a facility like this,” Jacklin said.

Hruby taught Olympic bronze medalist speed skater and Oak Park native Emery Lehman how to skate when Lehman started playing hockey at the age of 6 before ultimately concentrating on speed skating. Hruby says that he also taught Brett Hull, the fifth highest career goal scorer in the NHL and the son of Blackhawks legend Bobby Hall, how to skate.

Hruby played competitive hockey until 1962 when he started coaching. He was a hockey official from 1959 until 1980. He coached hockey at Fenwick High School from 1965 until 1972 and also coached hockey at Morton College. He played hockey recreationally for a few decades more. He skated occasionally until last July when a bum left knee caused him to hang up his skates.

“My knees started buckling,” Hruby said.

At the Park District, Hruby has taught and coached hockey to thousands of people of all ages over the decades and taught many more how to skate.

“We’re incredibly grateful for Paul’s longstanding commitment to our hockey program, his passion for the game and ability to connect with players of all ages, it’s truly inspiring,” said Jan Arnold, the executive director of the Park District of Oak Park.

On May 31 some of Hruby’s many friends and former players celebrated him with a 90th birthday party at Ridgeland Common.

There was no better place for the celebration.

“It’s my home,” Hruby said. “People are nice here. It’s a great community.”

Bob Skolnik is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.

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Florida gymnastics adds eMjae Frazier, 10-time All-American, to 2026 roster

Florida gymnastics got one of the best transfer portal targets last summer in Selena Harris-Miranda. Last week, the Gators seemed to strike gold once again. Florida gymnastics’ season ended at its earliest since 2019 with a stunning defeat in the semifinals. It was an unexpected end for the third-ranked Gators, which fell to eventual national […]

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Florida gymnastics got one of the best transfer portal targets last summer in Selena Harris-Miranda. Last week, the Gators seemed to strike gold once again.

Florida gymnastics’ season ended at its earliest since 2019 with a stunning defeat in the semifinals.

It was an unexpected end for the third-ranked Gators, which fell to eventual national champion Oklahoma and upstart Missouri in its bid for the program’s fourth national championship and first since 2015.

The loss capped off a frustrating season where Florida dealt with injuries and inconsistent performances. With six seniors departing, including former national champion and Olympic alternate Leanne Wong, changes had to come to return the program to its perch atop the sport.

A month and a half after the defeat, coach Jenny Rowland and Co. reloaded and attacked the transfer portal. Last season, the team added All-American Selena Harris-Miranda, who instantly became one of the team’s best gymnasts.

This offseason, it seems like Rowland has struck gold once again as she’s corralled rising senior eMjae Frazier from Cal-Berkeley to join the Gators’ 2026 squad.

Here’s what you need to know about Frazier and her impact:

Who is eMjae Frazier?

Frazier (first name pronounced MJ) spent her first three years of college at Cal-Berkeley. She’s from the east coast, though, originally hailing from Erial, New Jersey.

At Berkeley, Frazier made a splash as a freshman. She was one of three freshmen to be named an All-American at the 2023 NCAA Championships. The other two first years are now her teammates – Kayla DiCello and Harris-Miranda (who did it at UCLA).

Frazier and Harris-Miranda both know each other due to their west coast backgrounds, and it’s likely Harris-Miranda played a role in Frazier’s decision to come to Gainesville.

Harris-Miranda arrived in North-Central Florida with an already impressive resume – including 2024 Pac-12 Gymnast of the Year. However, she took it up a notch – being named SEC Newcomer of the Year and earning five All-American nods.

The Gators will certainly hope for similar improvement from Frazier, although her resume is already pretty stellar. Frazier is a 10-time All-American and, like Harris-Miranda, she picked up an impressive accolade in the 2024 season – World Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) West Region Gymnast of the Year.

She’s scored three perfect 10s – two on floor and one on balance beam – and holds Cal program records for all-around, floor and beam.

How does Frazier fit into the Gators?

Frazier gives Florida’s some much needed depth. The loss of Wong is the big one, obviously, but the team also lost Sloane Blakely and Victoria Nguyen, both of whom received ample time competing last season.

Frazier fits into the Gators’ all-around lineup along with Harris-Miranda. Anya Pilgrim is also back for her junior season, and rising sophomores like Ly Bui and Taylor Clark are key pieces.

The unknowns on this roster come from Skye Blakely and Kayla DiCello. Both are supremely talented and seemed ready to claim Olympic spots in 2024, but they each suffered injuries during Trials. Blakely recovered in time to compete this season, but she was limited. Expect her role to increase big time.

DiCello dealt with enough nagging injuries where she couldn’t compete in 2025. She is healthy, and let’s not forget, she was SEC Freshman of the Year in 2023.

Who else is joining the Gators?

Frazier is one of five newcomers so far on the Gators’ 2026 roster. The other four are incoming freshman. They include Amelia Disidore, Maddy Dorbin, Jocelyn Sasson and Jayla Booker.

Sasson and Dorbin are each rated as 5-star recruits from College Gym News, while Disidore and Booker are 4-stars. Disidore is also the younger sister of Gabby Disidore – who is a rising junior on UF’s squad.

The final member of the class was Bui, but she decided to enroll early and competed much of the season at age 16.

Noah Ram covers Florida Gators athletics and Gainesville-area high school sports for The Gainesville Sun, GatorSports.com and the USA TODAY Network. Contact him at nram@gannett.com. Follow him on X @Noah_ram1. Read his coverage of the Gators’ national championship basketball season in “CHOMP-IONS!” — a hardcover coffee-table collector’s book from The Sun. Details at Florida.ChampsBook.com.

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Meet St. Thomas Aquinas High School’s top 10 students in Class of 2025

Special to Foster’s | Fosters Daily Democrat DOVER — St. Thomas Aquinas High School’s top 10 students for the Class of 2025 have been announced. The graduates are listed below in alphabetical order with descriptions provided by the school. Luciano Barbini Luciano Barbini is the son of Ann Marie Dunne and Denis Barbini and lives […]

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DOVER — St. Thomas Aquinas High School’s top 10 students for the Class of 2025 have been announced.

The graduates are listed below in alphabetical order with descriptions provided by the school.

Luciano Barbini

Luciano Barbini is the son of Ann Marie Dunne and Denis Barbini and lives in North Hampton, New Hampshire. He attended St. Mary Academy in Dover, NH, and is a member of St. Michael’s Parish in Exeter.

Luciano has been a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society throughout high school. He earned department awards in Biology and Geometry during his freshman year, was recognized as a scholar athlete, and received a Presidential Scholarship from Rochester Institute of Technology.

He has been actively involved in sports throughout high school, competing in cross country all four years—earning Most Improved Player as a freshman and Best Team Spirit as a senior. He also participated in indoor track for three years, outdoor track for two years, and played one year of baseball.

Luciano served as co-moderator of the Biotech and Gardening Clubs, and outside of school, he enjoys woodworking, running, and outdoor activities. He consistently volunteered at school events including open houses, canned food drives, and theater concessions. He also participated in community events such as Cardboard City and baked cookies for St. Ann’s. Additionally, he served as an altar server at his church and assisted teachers with various projects.

Luciano works year-round part-time at L.L. Bean in North Hampton. He was accepted to several colleges including the University of New Hampshire Honors College, RPI, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), and RIT. He plans to attend WPI in the fall of 2025 due to its strong program, close proximity to home, and supportive student community.

Though still undecided on his specific major, Luciano is interested in pursuing a science-related field and hopes to contribute to the betterment of humanity through engineering or science.

Emma Franson

Emma Franson is the daughter of Camilla and Stephen Franson and lives in Hampton, New Hampshire. She attended Saint Patrick’s Academy in Portsmouth and is a member of Netcast Church in Danvers, Massachusetts.

Emma is a member of both the National Honor Society and the National Spanish Honor Society. She has earned several awards including the AP Environmental Science Award, the Art Department Award, and the St. Michael’s College Book Award. She also won the Junior Speech Competition and served as Vice President of both the Student Advisory Board (SAB) and NHS.

She has been active in sports, earning a varsity letter on the ski team in 2025, and has participated in dance from 2018 to 2025 at the Portsmouth School of Ballet, with prior training at NHAPA.

Emma has volunteered with Upshot Dog Rescue in Puerto Rico, helping rescue dogs from 2021 to 2024. She is currently employed as Head of Gifting, Shipping, and Live Event Preparation for The Remarkable Practice, and as a Wellness Technician at Bonfire Wellness.

She was accepted to Fairfield University with the Magis Merit Scholarship and Honors Program, as well as Providence College with Alberta’s Magnus Merit Scholarship. Emma will be attending Providence College in the fall of 2025. She chose Providence because she felt an immediate connection to the campus and community, appreciating the polite environment, academic rigor, strong alumni network, and proximity to home. The scholarship was also an important factor.

Emma plans to major in Marketing with a focus on Real Estate. She is in the process of obtaining her real estate license and hopes to work as an agent before eventually earning her brokerage license. Ultimately, she aspires to open her own brokerage specializing in luxury residential and commercial real estate.

Lucille Galitski, Salutatorian

Lucille Galitski is the daughter of Susanne and Timothy Galitski of Kensington, New Hampshire. She is the older sister of Katy and Vivi. Lucille attended middle school at Heronfield Academy in Hampton Falls.

She is a member of both the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society. Lucille is the recipient of several academic distinctions, including the Rochester Institute of Technology Book Award, the Humanities & Social Sciences Award, the Pre-Calculus Department Award, and the Spanish Department Award, which she received three times. She also earned a Gold Medal on the National Spanish Exam for three consecutive years and consistently achieved Honor Roll status throughout her academic career.

A dedicated student and global citizen, Lucille participated in the Spanish Club at St. Thomas Aquinas and has studied ballet since childhood.

Lucille has been actively involved in community service throughout high school. Her volunteer work includes helping with numerous school events, such as food drives, volunteering at the Kensington Public Library, and serving as a student leader on the 2024 international service trip to Peru.

During the summer months, Lucille works part-time at Market Basket.

This fall, Lucille will attend Vienna University of Economics and Business in Austria. She plans to pursue a degree in international business or diplomacy and is excited to study in a global academic environment that aligns with her interests in culture, language, and international affairs.

Skylar Knowlton

Skylar Knowlton is the daughter of Christina Schipani and Ron Knowlton of South Hampton, New Hampshire. She is the younger sister of Jesse and Justin Knowlton. Skylar attended middle school at Barnard School in South Hampton.

She is a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society. Skylar is the recipient of the prestigious Harvard Book Award in recognition of her academic excellence.

A dedicated and decorated swimmer, Skylar has been competing for 11 years, including all four years of high school. She broke state records in both the 200 and 500 freestyle, holds multiple school records, and is a four-time NISCA All-American in those events (2023 & 2024), with additional honors pending. She is also a two-time Scholastic All-American (2023, 2024), making her one of the top swimmers in the state and beyond.

Skylar has given back to her community in many ways. She volunteered at her former school, Barnard, during her freshman, sophomore, and senior years, helped with Cedardale Health and Fitness’s summer swim league, and assisted at a Special Olympics swim meet held at Haverhill High School.

Skylar was accepted to and will attend Indiana University Bloomington this fall, where she received both an athletic scholarship for swimming and a Dean’s Scholarship. She will major in Marketing at the Kelley School of Business with a minor in Psychology. She chose Indiana for its nationally recognized women’s swimming program and renowned business school, as well as the strong sense of community she felt during her visit.

In the future, Skylar is interested in architecture and real estate, and is currently working toward her New Hampshire real estate license. She hopes to one day start her own business.

Andrew McMorrow, Valedictorian

Andrew McMorrow is the son of John McMorrow of Dover, New Hampshire. He has one half-brother, Bryan McMorrow. Andrew attended middle school at Rye Junior High.

He is a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society. Andrew is the recipient of the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship ($40,000), was named a QuestBridge National College Match Finalist, and was a National Finalist in the Coolidge Cup Debate. He has earned numerous honors through Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), including 1st place in the FBLA State competition for Business Law, serving as a State Officer, and developing a resume platform now used by more than 21,000 students nationwide.

Andrew has been a dedicated multi-sport athlete, competing all four years in various varsity sports. He ran Varsity Cross Country from freshman through junior year, qualifying for the New England Meet of Champions in 10th grade. He was a member of the Varsity Ski Team for three years, the Varsity Golf team his junior and senior years, and played baseball for three years, earning the Coaches Award in 10th grade and Most Improved in 11th.

Beyond athletics, Andrew was deeply involved in several extracurricular pursuits. He was active in FBLA all four years, serving as a State Officer his junior and senior years. He led financial literacy workshops across 36+ schools and developed fblaresume.com, a resume-building platform. As founder and president of the school’s Debate Team, he coached peers, helped grow the team to over 10 members, and earned first place at the State Qualifier and National Finalist honors at the Coolidge Cup. He also participated in the FIRST Robotics Team throughout high school, serving as Lead Programmer and Finance Manager. In Student Government, Andrew served on the Student Advisory Board and as Treasurer his senior year. He also interned with the Kelly Ayotte for Governor Campaign, managing event logistics and contributing to voter outreach strategy.

Andrew spent summer 2024 completing courses at Stanford University in Computer Science, Philosophy of Technology, and Civil Engineering.

Committed to service, Andrew volunteered at St. Ann’s Home in Dover, teaching technology skills to senior citizens from 2022–2024. He also helped organize resume and interview workshops for underserved schools throughout New Hampshire via FBLA’s outreach program, and participated in numerous FIRST Robotics community STEM events from 2021–2024.

During the summer, Andrew works at The Oaks Golf Course in Somersworth.

Andrew was accepted to Stanford University and will attend this fall. He plans to major in Computer Science with potential minors in political science or nanotechnology. He hopes to one day start and lead his own technology company.

Charlie Monteiro

Charlie Monteiro is the son of Theresa and Joseph Monteiro of Dover, New Hampshire. He is the younger brother of Luke and the older brother of Amelia, Rae, Maria, George, and Rita. Charlie attended middle school at St. Mary Academy in Dover and is a member of Saint Mary’s Church.

He is a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society. Charlie is the recipient of several academic awards, including Silver and Bronze Medals on the National Spanish Exam, the prestigious Rensselaer Medal, and the Jack Leary Award. He consistently earned Honor Roll and President’s List recognition throughout his academic career.

A standout athlete, Charlie was a key member of the Cross Country, Indoor Track, and Outdoor Track teams. He was named MVP of the Outdoor Track team his junior year and served as captain of both the Cross Country and Indoor Track teams during his senior year.

Outside of athletics and academics, Charlie is a talented musician who plays both guitar and piano. He has also been actively involved in community service throughout high school. His volunteer work includes participation in various St. Thomas Aquinas service events, a February community outreach program around the Seacoast, and serving as a summer camp counselor.

Charlie works at Strafford Farms Restaurant in Dover during the summer months.

He was accepted to the University of New Hampshire — where he was selected for both the Paul Scholars Program and the Hamel Scholars Program — as well as to the Honors Program at Saint Anselm College. Charlie will attend the University of New Hampshire this fall and plans to study Business. He hopes to one day start and run his own business.

Delaney Riley

Delaney Riley is the daughter of James and Susan Riley and resides in Newmarket, New Hampshire. She attended Newmarket Jr. Sr. High School and is a member of St. Mary Church in Newmarket.

Delaney is a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society. Throughout high school, she earned several honors including a Bronze Medal on the National Spanish Exam (9th grade), the Yale Book Award (11th grade), English Department Award (11th grade), AP Scholar Award (11th grade), the NHIAA Scholar Athlete Award (12th grade), and received the Spanish Seal of Biliteracy in gold (12th grade).

Athletically, Delaney played soccer for four years (2 years JV, 2 years varsity) and was part of two state championship teams in 2023 and 2024. She also played varsity ice hockey all four years, earning Most Improved Player and Seacoast Standout Player honors in 9th grade, and serving as assistant captain in her senior year. Additionally, she participated in lacrosse for two years JV and served as a varsity manager for one year. Outside of school, she played club hockey for four years and trained privately for six years in power skating and edge work with professional figure skater Mark Farrington.

Delaney contributed to her community by assistant coaching Granite State Wild Youth Hockey at the Dover Ice Arena during 9th and 10th grade, and volunteering with Special Olympics teaching children with disabilities to ice skate during 10th and 11th grades.

She has held a part-time job since 10th grade as a waitress and shift leader at The Airfield Cafe in North Hampton, NH. Delaney also completed a winter term internship at Atlantic Coast Surgical Suites, where she studied anesthesiology, nursing, and orthopedic surgery.

Delaney was accepted to several colleges including Connecticut College (Founders Scholarship), Emmanuel College (Dean’s Scholarship), Quinnipiac University (Honors Program), Sacred Heart University, Saint Anselm College, Saint Michael’s College, Stonehill College, and the University of New Hampshire. She has chosen to attend Connecticut College in New London, Connecticut, citing New England location, small class sizes, proximity to the ocean, a unique honor code, strong study abroad programs, prestigious reputation, scholarships, and a competitive women’s hockey program as factors influencing her decision.

She plans to major in Biology on a Pre-Med track and hopes to work in Orthopedics one day while traveling the world.

Andrew Rodriguez

Andrew Rodriguez is the son of Martha and Jack Rodriguez of Somersworth, New Hampshire. He is the younger brother of Madison and the older brother of Jackson. Andrew attended middle school at St. Mary Academy in Dover.

He is a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society. Andrew is the recipient of the Computing Medal Scholarship to the Rochester Institute of Technology, the 2025 National Football Foundation Joe Yukica Scholar-Athlete Award, and was named an NHIAA Scholar-Athlete. He consistently earned High Honors throughout his academic career.

An accomplished athlete, Andrew played Varsity Football all four years, serving as a team captain his senior year. He was recognized as a Second Team All-State Linebacker and received the Jack Leary Award in 2024. In track and field, he competed all four years, setting the school record in pole vault his sophomore and junior years. He was also a member of the Indoor Track team (freshman, junior, and senior years), the Varsity Alpine Ski Racing team (sophomore through senior years), and played Varsity Lacrosse his junior and senior years.

Outside of athletics, Andrew was involved in Future Business Leaders of America during his junior and senior years and earned the rank of Eagle Scout, completing a major service project at St. Joseph’s Church in 2024.

Andrew has been active in numerous community service initiatives throughout high school. His volunteer efforts include organizing food drives, assisting with community races through “Run for God,” participating in shelter improvement projects, giving school tours, and leading an international service trip to Chile. He also led his Eagle Scout project, designing and installing custom shelving units for St. Joseph’s Church as part of a facility improvement plan.

During the summer, Andrew works at Showtime Auto Detailing in Rochester, New Hampshire.

Andrew was accepted to several universities, including the University of Miami, Northeastern, UMass Amherst, and the University of Colorado Boulder. He will attend Clemson University this fall, where he plans to study Mechanical Engineering. He chose Clemson for its strong engineering program, vibrant campus life, and the ROTC scholarship and additional financial aid he received. Andrew hopes to pursue a future in the engineering field while serving his country through ROTC.

Mason Ruger

Mason Ruger is the son of William and Jennifer Ruger of York, Maine. He is the younger brother of Caleb Ruger. Mason attended Dorothy Hamm Middle School in Arlington, Virginia, and his family are parishioners at Immaculate Conception Church in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

He is a member of the National Honor Society. Among his academic recognitions, Mason received Department Awards in Algebra II, Chemistry, and U.S. History during his junior year, was consistently on the President’s List, and earned an Honorable Mention in the National Spanish Exam.

A dedicated multi-sport athlete, Mason earned three varsity letters in his junior and senior years, receiving the Jack Leary Award. He was also honored with the Scholar-Athlete Award from the NHIAA and NH Athletic Directors Association in 2025.

Mason competed on the Varsity Cross Country team all four years, placing 17th in the 2024 Division III Championships and qualifying for the Meet of Champions his senior year. He was awarded the team’s Dedication to the Sport Award.

In Indoor Track, Mason set and broke multiple school records in the 600m and 4x400m relay events. He placed 4th in the 600m at the 2025 Division II Championships and earned the Saints Award. In his junior year, he was the 600m runner-up and team MVP.

In Outdoor Track, Mason was a consistent state qualifier in the 800m, 400m, and relay events. He helped break the school record in the 4x400m relay his senior year and was named Seacoast Champion in the 4x800m relay.

Mason also played Varsity Basketball during his sophomore year.

In service to others, Mason volunteered with the Run For God program as a mentor and counselor, assisted with the Penny Sale fundraiser for Our Lady of Angels, and helped with cleaning and support work at the Corpus Christi Parish Center.

Mason was accepted to several prestigious institutions, including Clemson, William and Mary, RPI, RIT, and the University of Pittsburgh. He will attend William and Mary this fall to major in Biology on a pre-med track. His decision was influenced by the school’s rigorous academics, family legacy, and its location in the South.

Mason hopes to attend medical school after college and looks forward to starting a family in the future.

Madeline Shilling

Madeline Shilling is the daughter of Tamara and Kevin Shilling of Durham, New Hampshire. She is the older sister of Eleanor. The Shilling family are parishioners at Saint Thomas More Church in Durham. Madeline attended middle school at Saint Mary Academy in Dover.

She is a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society. Throughout high school, Madeline earned numerous academic awards including the English and Social Studies Department Awards as a freshman, the AP Environmental Science Award as a sophomore, and received bronze medals on the National Spanish Exam her freshman and sophomore years. She was also awarded an $80,000 scholarship from Elmira College during her junior year.

An avid performer, Madeline has been involved in theater all four years, participating in productions such as Into the Woods, Legally Blonde, Les Miserables, and others. She served as Vice President of the Theater Club her junior year and Co-President her senior year. She also played in the Jazz Band and Band during her freshman and sophomore years. Outside of school, Madeline has played violin in the UNH Youth Symphony Orchestra since 7th grade and has studied dance since she was two years old, focusing on jazz, ballet, tap, and pointe.

Madeline has volunteered weekly at the Durham Public Library throughout high school and has been a member of its Teen Advisory Board. She has also worked every summer at the Live and Learn Early Learning Center.

Madeline was accepted to several colleges including the University of New Hampshire Honors College, University of Vermont Patrick Leahy Honors College, Connecticut College, Wellesley College, Wesleyan University, and more. She has chosen to attend Hamilton College, feeling it was the best fit and most like home. Madeline plans to double major in Biology and Spanish on a pre-med track. Her dream is to become a bilingual physician who participates in programs like Doctors Without Borders to provide medical care to underprivileged communities around the world.

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Adrian Women’s Soccer Unveils 2025 Schedule; Opens Season with Six Home Matches

Story Links 2025 Adrian College Women’s Soccer Schedule ADRIAN, Mich. – The Adrian College women’s soccer team is set to kick off the 2025 season at the end of August, launching their campaign with a six-match homestand. The Bulldogs have officially released their fall […]

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ADRIAN, Mich. – The Adrian College women’s soccer team is set to kick off the 2025 season at the end of August, launching their campaign with a six-match homestand. The Bulldogs have officially released their fall schedule, which promises exciting home action early in the year.

Adrian opens the season on August 29 against Hiram College, followed by five consecutive home matches against Ohio Wesleyan, Manchester, Otterbein, Madonna, and Wittenberg. The team hits the road for the first time on September 16 to face Wilmington before returning to Docking Stadium to take on Mount Union. The Bulldogs will close out the month with back-to-back away games at Kenyon and Baldwin Wallace.

Conference play in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) begins the first weekend of October. Adrian will host Kalamazoo, Alma, Trine, and Hope in conference matchups, while traveling to face Saint Mary’s, Olivet, Albion, and Calvin.

“We’re looking to build on last year’s success,” said head coach Nathan Kronewetter. “We believe our non-conference schedule features strong competition that will prepare us for MIAA play. With a front-loaded home schedule, we’re excited to energize the campus community and aim for home-field advantage in the postseason.”

The Bulldogs wrapped up the 2024 season with a 12-5-1 overall record and a 5-2-1 mark in conference play. With momentum on their side, the team looks to contend for the MIAA title this fall.

Tickets for Adrian’s 2025 home matches will be available at a later date.

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Air Force hockey releases full 2025-2026 schedule, Falcons to open season against Denver and Colorado College | Sports

The summer months may be here but it’s time to make plans for fall and winter as Air Force hockey announced its schedule for the 2025-2026 season on Wednesday. The Falcons and coach Frank Serratore begin the season with a run through the National Collegiate Hockey Conference. Air Force travels to Omaha on Oct. 3 […]

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The summer months may be here but it’s time to make plans for fall and winter as Air Force hockey announced its schedule for the 2025-2026 season on Wednesday.

The Falcons and coach Frank Serratore begin the season with a run through the National Collegiate Hockey Conference. Air Force travels to Omaha on Oct. 3 for an exhibition. Air Force will then host Denver on Oct. 10 and Colorado College Oct. 11, returning the Battle for the Pikes Peak Trophy between the Falcons and Tigers to one game.

The following weekend, the Falcons will host St. Thomas which is currently a part of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association but will join the NCHC in the 2026-2027 season.

Following that series, Air Force opens Atlantic Hockey America play with their first official road series of the season at Rochester Institute of Technology, which captured the AHA championship two seasons ago.

Air Force returns to host Brown University on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. The Falcons played the Bears in Rhode Island last season.

Air Force opens the second half of the season at Arizona State on Jan. 2 and 3 for the Desert Classic, which includes the host Sun Devils (another NCHC team), Alaska-Anchorage and Michigan Tech.

Of course, Air Force and Army will renew their storied rivalry with the Falcons traveling to West Point Nov. 21 and 23. As usual, Air Force will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday on the road as they travel to Canisius in Buffalo, N.Y., the next weekend.

Air Force and Army conclude their four-game series when the Falcons host the Black Knights at Cadet Ice Arena on Feb. 20 and 21.

The Falcons will close the regular season at Bentley the following weekend. Bentley claimed the conference title last season.

Air Force hockey schedule

Home series in bold

* denotes AHA series

Oct. 3: Omaha (exh.)

Oct. 10: Denver

Oct. 11: Colorado College

Oct. 17-18: St. Thomas

Oct. 24-25: RIT*

Oct. 31-Nov. 1: Brown

Nov. 7-8: Sacred Heart University*

Nov. 14-15: Holy Cross*

Nov. 21, 23: Army West Point*

Nov. 28-29: Canisius*

Dec. 5-6: Robert Morris University*

Jan. 2-3: Arizona State Desert Classic

Jan. 9-10: Bentley*

Jan. 16-17: Holy Cross*

Jan. 30-31: Sacred Heart University*

Feb. 6-7: Niagara*

Feb. 13-14: Mercyhurst*

Feb. 20-21: Army West Point*

Feb. 27-28: Bentley*

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State College Spikes vs Crosscutters Season Finale in State College, PA | Event Calendar

August 28 @ 6:35 pm FIREWORKS Night Guy Gadowsky Bobblehead Giveaway First 1,000 Fans Fresh off the first-ever Frozen Four in Penn State men’s ice hockey history, head coach Guy Gadowsky will bring his signature look to his bobblehead, presented by Centre Dental Care by Dr. Carnicella, giving the first 1,000 fans at the regular […]

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Guy Gadowsky Bobblehead Giveaway First 1,000 Fans Fresh off the first-ever Frozen Four in Penn State men’s ice hockey history, head coach Guy Gadowsky will bring his signature look to his bobblehead, presented by Centre Dental Care by Dr. Carnicella, giving the first 1,000 fans at the regular season home finale something to really sink their teeth into.

Thirsty Thursday return to Medlar Field at Lubrano Park! Fans of age can get $2 12-oz. drafts from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.!

THON NightIn 2024, THON raised a record-breaking $16.9 million – join the Spikes in kicking off the drive towards bettering that for THON 2025, as we come together #ForTheKids!

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