EUGENE, Ore.-Four Sumit League student athletes competed during the opening day of the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships Wednesday with one earning second team All-American honors and two more earning honorable mention All-American honors. 

Kansas City

Tory Lanham earned second team all-American honors after finishing 13^th in the 200 meter dash at his first NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championship Wednesday evening. The Roo Sophomore ran a 20.52 to finish sixth in his heat. 

North Dakota State

North Dakota State University thrower Sam Roller placed 24th in the javelin at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Wednesday evening at Hayward Field, garnering honorable mention All-America status.

 

Roller threw 198-9 (60.58m) on his first attempt to take 24th place overall.

 

The Summit League champion finished his Bison career at No. 5 on the NDSU all-time list in the javelin.

 

Roller’s NCAA Championships appearance was the 10th for the North Dakota State men in the javelin over the past 10 seasons.

 

The top eight finishers in all events earn first team All-American honors, places 9 through 16 are named second team All-Americans, and all other national meet competitors receive honorable mention status.

South Dakota

Competing at his first NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships Wednesday evening, Tre Young placed 18^th in the men’s pole vault competition at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon to earn honorable mention all-American honors.

 

Young, a senior from Toledo, Ohio, cleared the opening height of 17-0 (5.18m) on his first attempt. It took three tries to clear the second height of 17-5 ¾ (5.33m) before bowing out at 17-9 ¾ (5.43m).

 

Young had a strong senior campaign for the Yotes, winning the Summit League crown in the pole vault with a new personal best of 18-0 ½ (5.50m). Young advanced through the NCAA West First Round by clearing 17-5 ½ (5.32m) in College Station, Texas two weeks ago.

He wraps up his time as a Coyote with four all-Summit League honors and a Summit League title in the pole vault. He also earned Summit Leauge Peak Performer honors twice in his career. He sits tied for fourth on the Coyote Outdoor Top 10 and seventh on the Coyote Indoor Top 10 in the pole vault.

 

South Dakota has three more Coyotes in action Thursday evening, with two pole vaulters in Anna Willis and Gen Hirata set to compete along with Sara Reifenrath on the track in the 400-meters. The pole vault is set to begin at 6:35 p.m. Central Time with the 400-meters set to run at 7:51 p.m. Central Time.

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Cody Larson competed in the 3000-meter steeplechase but was unable to finish the race due to injury.

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An even 16 Lancaster-Lebanon League boys volleyball standouts have earned District 3 all-star honors for their exploits on the court during the 2025 season.

That includes eight players in Class 3A, eight players in 2A, and the Player of the Year in 2A, Manheim Central senior setter Dylan Musser.

Manheim Central coach Craig Dietrich, who guided the Barons to their second district championship, and into the PIAA 2A title match for the second year in a row, was tabbed Coach of the Year.

In 3A, Cedar Crest senior hitter Jack Wolgemuth, the L-L Section 1 MVP, and Warwick junior hitter Thomas Mejia were named to the first team. Cedar Crest senior hitter Aidan Vukovich and Hempfield junior hitter George Agadis picked up second-team honors.

Cedar Crest senior hitter Tate Tadajweski, Penn Manor senior hitter Harry Whited, and Hempfield junior teammates Mason Koehler, a hitter, and Marcel Boyreau, a setter, made the honorable mention list. 

Wolgemuth, a Saint Francis University recruit, made the district all-star list for the third time.

In 2A, Musser and Dietrich pocketed top honors as player and coach of the year, respectively, as Manheim Central won its third straight Section 2 crown and went to the L-L title match for the third year in a row, falling to Cedar Crest in the finale — after back-to-back crowns.

But the Barons rallied nicely to win district gold, and a spot opposite Meadville in the 2A state championship for the second straight year.

Meanwhile, Manheim Central had a trio of first-team selections in senior middle Landon Mattiace, an Eastern University recruit, senior libero Colin Rohrer and senior hitter Reagan Miller; Miller and Musser shared Section 2 MVP honors this spring, and Miller and Mattiace were repeat district all-star selections. 

Lancaster Mennonite senior middle Jackson Harbaugh also picked up a first-team nod, and teammate Nik Martiny, a senior hitter, was a second team selection after they helped the Blazers advance a round in the district playoffs. 

Manheim Central juniors Caleb Groff, a hitter, and Blake Neiles, a middle, also nabbed second-team honors.

Gap’s Linville Hill Christian, out of the Commonwealth Christian Athletic Conference, advanced to the district 2A semifinals, and saw senior setter Dylan Stoltzfus make the first team, and senior hitter Reece Stoltzfus make the second team. 

DISTRICT 3 CLASS 3A ALL-STARS

Player of the Year: Isaiah Sibbitt, Cumberland Valley

Coach of the Year: Terry Ranck, Cumberland Valley

FIRST TEAM

Jack Wolgemuth, senior OH, Cedar Crest

Brodie Heshler, junior MH, Central Dauphin

John He, senior OH, Central York

Lance Shaffer, senior S, Central York

Aidan Dunwoody, senior OH, Cumberland Valley

Avery Reynolds, senior MH, Cumberland Valley

Bryson Walsh, senior OH, Cumberland Valley

Carter Weyant, senior OH, Governor Mifflin

Angel Bermudez, senior S, Governor Mifflin

Hugh Rogers, senior OH, Northeastern York

Tyler Good, senior OH, Red Lion

Thomas Mejia, junior OH, Warwick

SECOND TEAM

Aidan Vukovich, senior OH, Cedar Crest

Sutton Scoutleas, senior OH, Central Dauphin

Patrick Siewert, senior OH, Central York

Derek Paul, senior OH, Cumberland Valley

Hayden Ackley, junior L, Cumberland Valley

Ashton Wilson, senior OH, Exeter

George Agadis, junior OH, Hempfield

Armani George, senior MH, Governor Mifflin

Jacob Zambito, junior S, Northeastern York

Johny Moran, senior S, Palmyra

Chase Piazza, junior OH, Red Land

Anden Sadler, senior OH, Red Land

HONORABLE MENTION

Corey Fitzpatrick, senior OH, Carlisle

Tate Tadajweski, senior OH, Cedar Crest

Evan Barrick, senior L, Central Dauphin

Lincoln Wertz, senior MH, Northeastern York

Tyler Campbell, senior S, Exeter

Nathan MacDonald, senior L, Mechanicsburg

Mason Koehler, junior OH, Hempfield

Marcel Boyreau, junior S, Hempfield 

Henry Smullen, senior MH, Lower Dauphin

Dean Holbrook, senior MH, Mechanicsburg

Cade Palmer, senior OH, Palmyra

Harry Whited, senior OH, Penn Manor

DISTRICT 3 CLASS 2A ALL-STARS

Player of the Year: Dylan Musser, Manheim Central 

Coach of the Year: Craig Dietrich, Manheim Central 

FIRST TEAM

Austin Ambruster, junior S, Brandywine Heights

Gavin Geiger, junior OH, Brandywine Heights

Aaron Hildebrand, junior OH, Eastern York

Jackson Harbaugh, senior MH, Lancaster Mennonite

Dylan Stoltzfus, senior S, Linville Hill Christian 

Landon Mattiace, senior MH, Manheim Central 

Colin Rohrer, senior L, Manheim Central 

Reagan Miller, senior OH, Manheim Central 

Jackson Walker, junior OH, Trinity

Trent Weinstein, junior OH, York Suburban

Truett Miller, sophomore OH, York Suburban 

Billy Doyle, junior MH, York Suburban 

SECOND TEAM

Derick Jerez, senior OH, Berks Catholic

Yoniel Moronta, senior MH, Berks Catholic 

Bergen Smeltz, senior MH, Brandywine Heights

Blake Heck, senior MH, Daniel Boone

Nik Martiny, senior OH, Lancaster Mennonite

Reece Stoltzfus, senior OH, Linville Hill Christian

Caleb Groff, junior OH, Manheim Central

Blake Neiles, junior MH, Manheim Central 

Cooper Hohenadel, senior OH, Schuylkill Valley

Kieran Finnegan, senior S, Trinity

Evan Guyer, junior L, York Suburban

Robert Berry, sophomore MH, York Suburban

HONORABLE MENTION

Cooper Robison, sophomore OH, Daniel Boone

Zac Perryman, junior OH, York Suburban

Josh Slade, junior OH, York Suburban 

Noah Newswanger, senior S, Berks Catholic 

Brendan Palmer, senior L, Trinity

Caden Thompson, senior OH, Schuylkill Valley

Turner Hare, senior S, York Suburban

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MORE L-L LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL COVERAGE

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MOREHEAD, Ky. — While the action on the court should be eye catching in 2025, fans will be treated to a great variety of promotions too as home volleyball matches this season.

The seasons starts with an exhibition match on Aug. 23 and finishes up on Nov. 19 prior to the OVC Tournament In between, there are promotions for all ages.

Saturday, Aug. 23 vs. Eastern Kentucky (exhibition) – 2 p.m. ET

New Student Day

Friday, Sept 5 vs. Toledo and UIC – 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

National Cheese Pizza Day with FREE Giovanni’s personal pizzas (first 50 students)

Saturday, Sept. 6 vs. Radford – 2 p.m.

Youth Day with autographs post-match

Thursday, Sept. 18 vs. Xavier – 5 p.m.

MSU Student Appreciation with FREE MSU branded bucket hats (first 100 students)

Friday, Sept. 26 vs. Southern Indiana – 6 p.m.

Student-Athlete Night

Saturday, Sept. 27 vs. Southern Indiana – 2 p.m.

Celebrating Special Olympics Day

Thursday, Oct. 16 vs. Tennessee Tech – 7:30 p.m.

Homecoming Celebration

Friday, Oct. 17 vs. Tennessee Tech – 4 p.m.

Homecoming Celebration with FREE Buffalo Wild Wings T-shirts

Tuesday, Oct 21 vs. Tennessee State – 5 p.m.

National Apple Day with MSU Faculty Appreciation Night

Thursday, Nov. 6 vs. SIUE – 6 p.m.

National Nachos Day 

Greek Night

Friday, Nov. 7 vs. SIUE – 5 p.m.

Senior Night

Tuesday, Nov. 18 vs. UT Martin – 5 p.m.

Collaboration with MSU Campus Activities Board

Wednesday, Nov. 19 vs. UT Martin – Noon

Kids Day

SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Some teams shy away from the spotlight.

EUGENE, Ore. — Senior Ethan Exilhomme doned the Husky uniform one last time Wednesday evening, taking on the 110m hurdle semifinal at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

Exilhomme raced in the final heat of the 110m hurdle, where he crossed the line in seventh with a time of 13.66, finishing 18th overall. He was the highest-placing runner from the CAA in the event.

Racing for Northeastern since 2021, he leaves behind a decorated career. A three-time NCAA Track and Field Championship qualifier and 2024 Indoor All-American, the Tewksbury, Mass. native holds eight all-time marks in program history, including four school records (60m, 60m hurdles, 110m hurdles, and 4×100 relay). He earned seven CAA medals in his four years of racing and was named the 2024 CAA Men’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Year after an outstanding indoor season.

After missing the 2024 outdoor and 2025 indoor seasons due to injury, Exilhomme returned to his best, breaking school records in the 4×100 and 110m hurdles multiple times en route to the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

App State head volleyball coach Chad Sutton announced the addition of six student-athletes to the Mountaineers’ 2025 roster on Monday.

“My staff and I are super excited with our signing class this spring,” said Sutton. “This staff has done an incredible job coming on board and immediately getting to work to keep this roster competitive and full of great people. We have added five transfers this spring and one incoming freshman, all of which have championship history, all-conference awards or ability to their credit. Moreso, these players are great people and immediately bonded with our staff players.”

Maria Contreras | Setter | Tepic, Mexico | Preparatoria Del Valle HS | Santa Fe College
Maria Contreras, who hails from Tepic, Mexico, comes to the High Country as a setter after two seasons at Santa Fe College. While with the Saints, she appeared in 45 matches and 156 sets and was a First Team All-FCSAA Conference selection. During the 2024 campaign, Contreras averaged 7.29 assists per set.

Prior to her collegiate career, Contreras competed on the U21 Mexican National Team at the Women’s NORCECA and made appearances in the FIVB U18 World Championships and U19 Pan American Cup. Contreras plans on studying exercise science while at App State.

Why Contreras Chose App State: “I chose App State because I was looking for a competitive program with a strong support system to help me grow as a player and person. I think App State has a great community for student-athletes, which made me feel confident in making this decision.”

Sutton on Contreras: “Maria is an exciting player with her unique length and skill at the setting position. She will be a matchup nightmare and bring different skill sets to the position group. I fully expect big things from Maria during her time here and believe she has the potential to be a game changer for us during her time here.”

Bella Dafforn | Defensive Specialist/Libero | Indianapolis, Ind. | Hamilton Southeastern HS
Hailing from Indianapolis, Ind., Bella Dafforn will join the Mountaineers as a freshman defensive specialist/libero. Dafforn led a decorated career at Hamilton Southeastern, where she was a three-time Defensive Player of the Year selection, three-time all-conference honoree, and two-time all-county player. She also earned the all-captain award and was named to the USA High School Preseason Team. Additionally, she placed for the Circle City club team under the direction of Payton Perry. Dafforn helped the team to a fifth-place finish at nationals on two occasions. Academically, Dafforn was named Biomedical Student of the Year.

Dafforn plans on majoring in biology while at App State. She enjoys spending time with her church group and hanging out with friends, as well as babysitting and playing pickleball.

Why Dafforn Chose App State: “I chose App State because of the volleyball coaching staff, the beautiful campus, and education.”

Sutton on Dafforn: “Bella is a great addition to our program. Bella is a defensive specialist from Indiana with multiple back row position experiences. She has a great platform, a nasty serve, and hails from an area that just produces top-tier defensive specialists year after year. She is no stranger to high expectations or success. She will fit in seamlessly and have a very bright career here at App State.”

MeMe Davis | Defensive Specialist/Libero | Gainesville, Fla. | Gainesville HS | Mercer
Gainesville, Fla. native MeMe Davis will join the Mountaineers as a defensive specialist/libero after a stop at Mercer. Davis helped the Bears to a SoCon regular season title, an undefeated record at Hawkins Arena, an appearance in the SoCon Championship match, and the program’s first postseason appearance in the NIVC Tournament. Individually, Davis collected Second Team All-SoCon, SoCon All-Freshman Team, and SoCon All-Tournament Team honors. She totaled 619 digs, averaging 5.03 digs per contest, and appeared in 33 matches for the Bears.

Davis intends on studying healthcare management while at App State. She enjoys shopping, hanging out with friends, and binge-watching shows. She also used to majorette dance.

Why Davis Chose App State: “I chose App State for athletics.”

Sutton on Davis: “MeMe is a star. She is one of the most exciting players I have ever been able to coach. Having served as her coach this past year, I can assure you there is nothing she can’t do on a volleyball court. She is a first contact specialist with the ability to score from the libero position. I am beyond thrilled to still be able to coach her.”

Lou Johnson | Middle Blocker | Ocala, Fla. | Trinity Catholic HS | Mercer
Ocala, Fla. native Elayna “Lou” Johnson will join the Mountaineers as a sophomore middle blocker after competing for Mercer. While with the Bears, she started all 32 matches and appeared in 112 sets during the 2024 campaign. She averaged 1.66 kills per set with a hitting percentage of .304. Additionally, Johnson made 76 blocks (11 solo, 65 assists) for the Bears. Alongside Davis, Johnson helped lead the Bears through a historic campaign during the 2024 season, which included a conference regular season title, undefeated home record, an appearance in the league’s championship match, and the program’s first postseason appearance.

Johnson plans on studying business management while at App State. Johnson loves the beach, traveling, weightlifting, skateboarding and animals. She also has three brothers, one of which is her twin brother, and all three play NCAA Division I football.

Why Johnson Chose App State: “I chose App State because of the location and because of the team atmosphere.”

Sutton on Johnson: “Lou is an absolute beast. She’s one of the hardest hitting players I have ever coached and the only player I have ever seen deflate a ball on contact. Lou personifies hard work on the court, in the gym, and in the classroom. She only knows one speed and that’s all out. I am very excited to add Lou to this program and can’t wait for her to get to work.”

Keionna Mackey | Outside Hitter | Tallahassee, Fla. | Florida State University HS | Santa Fe College, Polk State College, Georgia State
Joining the Mountaineers as an outside hitter, is Tallahassee, Fla. native Keionna Mackey. Mackey’s collegiate career has included stops at Santa Fe College, Polk State College, and Georgia State. During the 2024 season at Georgia State, Mackey appeared in 30 matches and led the Panthers with 351 kills on the season, averaging 3.03 kills per set. She also tallied 195 digs, 36 aces, and 52 blocks for the Panthers. In 2023, the Tallahassee, Fla. native competed at Polk State, where she was named a NJCAA All-American, collected First Team All-Citrus Conference honors, and was a FCSAA State All-Tournament Team selection. She also slammed down a career high 27 kills against Daytona State. In 2022, Mackey spent her freshman season at Santa Fe College, where she appeared in 70 sets and 21 matches. She tallied 211 kills on the year, averaging 3.01 per set.

Mackey plans on pursuing a degree in communications while at App State. She enjoys outdoor activities, going to the beach, listening to music, going on adventures, and trying new things.

Why Mackey Chose App State: “I chose App State because I want to be part of a winning program with a strong, driven culture. This team is built on hard work, discipline, and real support and that’s exactly the kind of environment I thrive in. I know I’ll be free to be myself here, and when I’m fully myself, I dominate. Choosing App State is more than just a decision – it’s a power move. It’s the next stepping stone toward greatness and exactly where I need to be to keep leveling up and chasing everything I know I’m capable of.”

Sutton on Mackey: “Keionna “Air” Mackey is a high-flyer with the ability to change the scoreboard from anywhere on the court. She is a player I have watched compete for a long time dating back to high school and someone I have always wanted to coach. She has big time ability and will immediately make her presence known as a senior pin. Big things are coming to Boone this fall and “Air Mack” is one of them.”

Ali Morris | Outside Hitter | Knoxville, Tenn. | Grace Christian Academy | Western Carolina
Hailing from Knoxville, Tenn., Ali Morris will join the Mountaineers as an outside hitter after three seasons at Western Carolina. While with the Catamounts, Morris appeared in 84 matches and 265 sets. She led WCU in kills during the 2024 campaign, averaging 3.20 kills per set in addition to 3.66 digs per set. Additionally, she tallied 28 double-doubles while in Cullowhee.

While at App State, Morris plans on studying health sciences. She enjoys golfing and can juggle. She also has a farm.

Why Morris Chose App State: “I chose App State because of the coaching staff and environment.”

Sutton on Morris: “Ali is a fantastic senior talent coming to Boone. She is a player I have coached against the past two years and have great respect for. She is a steady but fiery competitor who adds experience, versatility, and dynamic playmaking to our roster. Ali will make an immediate impact upon her arrival.”

{Information provided by Appalachian State Athletics}