Florida Transfer Kennedy Martin Commits To Penn State Women’s Volleyball
Enter a search term for instant results Enter a search term for instant results Kyra Birmingham | Onward State Penn State women’s volleyball has added another member to its 2025 recruiting class. Florida transfer Kennedy Martin, a 2024 AVCA First-Team All-American, announced her commitment to the Nittany Lions via Instagram Wednesday morning. As a sophomore […]
Penn State women’s volleyball has added another member to its 2025 recruiting class.
Florida transfer Kennedy Martin, a 2024 AVCA First-Team All-American, announced her commitment to the Nittany Lions via Instagram Wednesday morning.
As a sophomore last season, the 6’6″ outside hitter led the nation in points per set with 6.28 behind 5.57 kills per set on a .362 hitting percentage.
Martin was a two-time All-SEC and All-American selection with the Gators and was a 2024 AVCA National Player of the Year Semifinalist.
After entering the portal six days ago, Martin became the third player to transfer to Penn State ahead of next season, joining Ohio State’s Emmi Sellman and Saint Louis’ Addie Lyon. A group of five freshmen will also join the team.
Martin will join Penn State with two years of eligibility remaining.
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NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships 2025 preview and how to watch live athletics action
The NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships are back. Featuring the best college athletes attending university in the United States, the championships are a chance for these student-athletes to make their marks – and in some cases, make an unexpected case for international selection. The 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field […]
The NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships are back.
Featuring the best college athletes attending university in the United States, the championships are a chance for these student-athletes to make their marks – and in some cases, make an unexpected case for international selection.
The 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships will take place at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon in Eugene. Hayward Field, the spiritual home of track in the United States, often hosts the USATF Outdoor Championships and Olympic and World Trials for the U.S. team. It hosted the 2022 World Athletics Championships, and is due to host the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships.
Previously, the Championships have unearthed gems such as last year’s men’s 100m winner, Louie Hinchliffe of Great Britain, who went on to run at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, as well as Olympic and world champion hammer thrower Camryn Rogers of Canada.
Among the names competing this year is Johanna Duplantis – the fourth member of her family to vault for Louisiana State University. The U.S.-born Swede, competing in the women’s pole vault, follows in the footsteps of her dad Greg, eldest brother Andreas, and another brother – Olympic and world champion and world record holder Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis.
Discover the full schedule of events and how to watch the action.
Preston HS senior to play volleyball at University of Mount Saint Vincent in the fall – Bronx Times
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Stephanie Rodriguez, a standout member of Preston High School’s Class of 2025, will continue her athletic and academic journey at the University of Mount Saint Vincent this fall, where she has committed to playing on the women’s volleyball team. Rodriguez, who plans to study business during her […]
Stephanie Rodriguez, a standout member of Preston High School’s Class of 2025, will continue her athletic and academic journey at the University of Mount Saint Vincent this fall, where she has committed to playing on the women’s volleyball team.
Rodriguez, who plans to study business during her four years at the Riverdale-based college, wrapped up an accomplished high school career both on and off the court. As a senior, she served as Vice President of Co-Curricular Affairs on the Student Council and was inducted into the National Honor Society as well as the English, Math, and Spanish Honor Societies.
When Are The Women’s 100m Races At The 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships?
The women’s 100-meter dash may only take 11 seconds, but it always seems to have us on the edge of our seat. That should be no different when the fastest of this year’s collegiate athletes fight for the women’s 100m national title at the 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The event […]
The women’s 100-meter dash may only take 11 seconds, but it always seems to have us on the edge of our seat.
That should be no different when the fastest of this year’s collegiate athletes fight for the women’s 100m national title at the 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
The event will take place across two days at Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene, Oregon, which is hosting the season-ending meet from June 11-14.
The women’s 100 semifinals will be June 12 at 8:25 p.m. Eastern, and the final will be run June 14 at 9:52 p.m. EDT.
Catch all the action from the 2025 Division I Outdoor Championships live on ESPN+, and visit FloTrack for breaking news, results, highlights and more.
Portions of the competition on June 11-12 also will be broadcast on ESPN, while some events on June 13-14 will air on ESPN2.
To earn their spots at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, the student-athletes battled their way through a pair of regional competitions to determine the field for the national event at Hayward Field.
Every individual event at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships will feature 24 athletes – 12 from each regional – while each relay welcomes 24 teams – 12 from each regional event.
The 2025 NCAA Division I Track and Field West Regional was held in College Station, Texas, and the East Regional took place in Jacksonville, Florida. Both were held May 28-31.
Below, is the list of women who qualified in the 100-meter event:
Women’s 100m Qualifiers
Shenese Walker (Florida State) – 10.98
Leah Bertrand (Ohio State) – 10.99
Dajaz Defrand (USC) – 11.00
JaMeesia Ford (South Carolina) – 11.00
Joella Lloyd (Florida State) – 11.01
Anthaya Charlton (Florida) – 11.01
Victoria Cameron (Tarleton State) – 11.01
Samirah Moody (USC) – 11.02
Jasmine Montgomery (Texas A&M) – 11.02
Brianna Selby (USC) – 11.03
Jassani Carter (USC) – 11.06
Jade Brown (Arizona) – 11.07
Cynteria James (South Carolina) – 11.07
Alicia Burnett (Missouri) – 11.10
Tima Godbless (LSU) – 11.11
Aniyah Kitt (Clemson) – 11.12
Iyana Gray (TCU) – 11.14
Kelly Ufodiama (E. Carolina) – 11.15
Indya Mayberry (TCU) – 11.15
London Tucker (TCU) – 11.17
Camryn Dickson (Texas A&M) – 11.17
Kaila Jackson (Georgia) – 11.17
Kailei Collins (Howard) – 11.21
Reign Redmond (Georgia) – 11.24
Who Won The 100m National Title At The 2024 NCAA Outdoor Championships?
At last year’s NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, McKenzie Long of Ole Miss won the title with a time of 10.82 seconds. She bested Brianna Lyston of LSU (10.89) and Texas Tech’s Rosemary Chukwuma (10.90).
The men’s champion was Houston’s Louie Hinchliffe (9.95). This year’s men’s semifinals will be June 11 at 8:25 p.m. Eastern, and the final will be June 13 at 8:52 p.m. EDT.
How To Watch The 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track And Field Championships
The 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships will take place June 11-14 at Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene, Oregon.
Live coverage will be provided by ESPN+ starting at 3 p.m. Eastern on June 11; 12:45 p.m. EDT on June 12; 2:45 p.m. on June 13; and 3:30 p.m. on June 14.
On June 11, ESPN will broadcast men’s action at 7 p.m. Eastern. On June 12, the women will be on ESPN at 7 p.m. EDT. On June 13, the second day of men’s competition will air on ESPN2 at 8 p.m. EDT. On June 14, the women will take the ESPN2 spotlight at 9 p.m. EDT.
For the entire event, FloTrack will be your one-stop shop for breaking news, highlights, results and more, so make sure top pop open that extra tab.
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships 2025 – Women’s Schedule
All Times Eastern
Thursday, June 12
Field Events
4:30 p.m. – Hammer Throw Final
7:35 p.m. – Pole Vault Final
8:15 p.m. – Javelin Final
8:40 p.m. – Long Jump Final
9:10 p.m. – Shot Put Final
Track Events
7:05 p.m. – 4×100 Relay Semifinal
7:21 p.m. – 1,500m Semifinal
7:38 p.m. – 3,000m Steeplechase Semifinal
8:08 p.m. – 100m Hurdles Semifinal
8:25 p.m. – 100m Semifinal
8:41 p.m. – 400m Semifinal
8:58 p.m. – 800m Semifinal
9:14 p.m. – 400m Hurdles Semifinal
9:29 p.m. – 200m Semifinal
9:56 p.m. – 10,000m Final
10:36 p.m. – 4×400 Relay Semifinal
Friday, June 13
Combined Events
2:45 p.m. – 100m Hurdles (Heptathlon)
3:45 p.m. – High Jump (Heptathlon)
5:45 p.m. – Shot Put (Heptathlon)
9:43 p.m. – 200m (Heptathlon)
Saturday, June 14
Field Events
3:30 p.m. – Discus Final
8:30 p.m. – High Jump Final
9:10 p.m. – Triple Jump Final
Combined Events
6:30 p.m. – Long Jump (Heptathlon)
7:45 p.m. – Javelin (Heptathlon)
10:43 p.m. – 800m (Heptathlon)
Track Events
8:50 p.m. – National Collegiate Wheelchair 100m Final
9:02 p.m. – 4×100 Relay Final
9:11 p.m. – 1,500m Final
9:24 p.m. – 3,000m Steeplechase Final
9:42 p.m. – 100m Hurdles Final
9:52 p.m. – 100m Final
10:02 p.m. – 400m Final
10:14 p.m. – 800m Final
10:27 p.m. – 400m Hurdles Final
10:37 p.m. – 200m Final
10:55 p.m. – 5,000m Final
11:21 p.m. – 4×400 Relay Final
About Hayward Field
Hayward Field, which was built in 1919, is no stranger to top-tier track and field events, including the Diamond League and the U.S. Olympic Team Trials.
The venue is named after Bill Hayward, who ran the University of Oregon track and field program from 1904 to 1947. Though it originally was intended for Ducks football, many additions and renovations over the century have helped it become a premier destination.
In September 2023, the venue became the first facility outside of Zurich or Brussels to host the two-day season-ending Wanda Diamond League Final, where the year’s 32 overall champions were crowned.
What Schools Won The Team Titles At The 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s And Women’s Outdoor Track And Field Championships?
The Arkansas women took home the outdoor team title in 2024, sweeping the indoor and outdoor championships for the 2023-2024 season.
Florida, led by legendary head coach Mike Holloway, secured the men’s title in 2024, giving the Gators three consecutive outdoor men’s titles. Florida became the first team to three-peat since Texas A&M (2009-2011).
What Schools Have Won The Most Titles At The NCAA Division I Outdoor Track And Field Championships?
The NCAA Division I Men’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships first was held in 1921.
USC owns the most men’s titles with 25, while Arkansas is the only other program with 10 or more (10).
The NCAA Division I Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships first was held in 1982.
LSU has won the most women’s titles with 14. The next-closest is Texas with five.
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WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross volleyball head coach Matthew Cribbin has announced that Kiya Yeoman will join the program as an assistant coach. This is the first collegiate coaching stop for Yeoman who spent four seasons (2020-2023) at Texas Woman’s University and one season as a graduate student at American […]
WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross volleyball head coach Matthew Cribbin has announced that Kiya Yeoman will join the program as an assistant coach.
This is the first collegiate coaching stop for Yeoman who spent four seasons (2020-2023) at Texas Woman’s University and one season as a graduate student at American International. At TWU, Yeoman appeared in 60 matches, totaling 112 kills (0.82 K/S) hitting .201 as a middle blocker with 95 total blocks (0.70). During her graduate year at AIC, she helped the Yellow Jackets to their third NE10 Championship over the last four seasons. She played in 18 matches tallying 102 kills, (1.65 K/S) while hitting .364with 47 total blocks (0.76 B/S).
She has also served as a coach for Instinct Volleyball Club in Dallas, Texas as a 16U and 14U coach being responsible for the growth, mentorship and leadership and coaching of 12 female athletes within the middle and high school age bracket.
Yeoman graduated from TWU in May 2023 Magna Cum Laude with Honors with a bachelor of science in criminal justice. She is completing her masters of forensic psychology degree at AIC.
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To hear Winter Park beach volleyball coach Emily Ewing say it, Rachel Seneff plays the game like a blockbuster Marvel superhero. “She’s not big, but she makes up for that by flying over the sand,” Ewing said about the repeat Sentinel Varsity Beach Volleyball Player of the Year. She has an insane vertical mashed with […]
To hear Winter Park beach volleyball coach Emily Ewing say it, Rachel Seneff plays the game like a blockbuster Marvel superhero.
“She’s not big, but she makes up for that by flying over the sand,” Ewing said about the repeat Sentinel Varsity Beach Volleyball Player of the Year. She has an insane vertical mashed with an insane amount of power and speed. It’s hard to walk, let alone sprint in coarse, dry sand, and she makes game-changing plays. She’s an animal.”
Sounds like Seneff should be a member of the New Avengers. Instead, the LSU-bound standout earns her second straight Orlando area MVP honor.
As a senior, Seneff teamed with doubles partner Catherine “Cat” Dolya to go 14-1and lead the Wildcats to the Class 3A final eight. Winter Park lost to eventual state champion Jupiter. Seneff and Dolya suffered their only loss in that state quarterfinal.
Besides her superhero-like abilities, Seneff responded to her coach’s need to bring more to the sand.
“We pushed her into a leadership position and she did well with it,” Ewing said. “Going into this season, before (the) first game, I knew she was going to be a leader. I didn’t know how big until she pulled us coaches aside and stated we can win a state championship. She felt good about it, and asked me what she needed to get us there.”
Seneff admits it wasn’t easy, but is thankful Ewing encouraged her leadership role.
“Coach took me out of my comfort zone and made me a better player for it,” she said. “She made me who I was as a leader.”
Seneff made her college decision early.
“I was recruited between my sophomore and junior years, and I committed to (LSU) early,” she said. “It allowed me to refine my focus as an individual the last couple of years and made my goals clear.
Winter Park High beach volleyball players Catherine Dolya (left) and Rachel Seneff (right) went 14-1 this season, losing only to state champ Jupiter. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Sentinel Standout partners
Rachel Seneff (Sr.) and Cat Dolya (Sr.), Winter Park
Buzz: The seniors were 14-1 with the only loss coming against a duo from eventual 3A state champion Jupiter.
Kaleigh Langmo (So.) and Kennedy Langmo (So.), Orangewood Christian
Buzz: Twins were paired together at midseason and led the Rams to the 1A state semifinals. 7-1 with the only loss coming to state champ Berkeley Prep.
Eliza Perdue (Jr.) and Madison Wehr (Jr.), Olympia
Buzz: Juniors went 14-1 and led Titans to first district title. Only loss was to a duo from eventual 2A state Jupiter.
Mirea Thederahn (Jr.) and Isabella Parra (Jr.), Montverde Academy
Buzz: The juniors went 15-2 for the Eagles with their last loss coming against the Langmo sisters in a regional final.
Allyson Leach (Jr.) and Mikayla Miessler (Jr.), Hagerty
Buzz: The juniors earned Seminole Athletic Conference first-team honors with an 8-2 record for region runners-up.
Players of the year and Sentinel standouts are selected by the Sentinel staff with input from area coaches. Athletes represent schools eligible for the FHSAA state series from Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake and southwest Volusia counties.
Varsity content editor Buddy Collings can be contacted by email at bcollings@orlandosentinel.com.
Reaching Her Full Potential: Chioma Njoku’s Journey From Delaware to Maryland Ends With NCAA Championship Berth
Njoku began competing in the shot put and discus throw at Padua Academy, winning an outdoor state championship in each of her four years. She also won two individual indoor state championships in back-to-back seasons in 2017-18 and 2018-19. Her success caught the eye of college recruiters, earning her an athletic scholarship to the University […]
Njoku began competing in the shot put and discus throw at Padua Academy, winning an outdoor state championship in each of her four years. She also won two individual indoor state championships in back-to-back seasons in 2017-18 and 2018-19.
Her success caught the eye of college recruiters, earning her an athletic scholarship to the University of Delaware. There, Njoku continued competing less than half an hour from home. She was recruited primarily to compete in the shot put.
Njoku was later introduced to the hammer and weight throws. But it wasn’t until her junior year that coaches suggested she focus solely on the hammer throw. The decision paid off, as she made her postseason debut in the event as a senior. But fresh off her successful 2022-23 campaign, Njoku entered the transfer portal, where she was sought after by coaches to compete in the hammer and weight throws.
Burdorff was immediately interested once he discovered Njoku was looking for a new home. He was already familiar with her, as Njoku was a freshman at Delaware during his first year coaching at the Division I level at Towson. Both schools are part of the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA).
Burdorff recalled coaching the No. 2 and No. 3 seeds for the hammer throw in the CAA championships in 2021. However, it was Njoku who beat both competitors, placing second with a 53.39-meter throw as a redshirt freshman.
“I vividly remember once I saw her name and saw that she was looking for a home outside Delaware,” Burdorff said. “I was like, ‘I remember you very clearly, because you beat us.’ … It was interesting to see everything come full circle.”
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