Missouri Valley College hired Scott Roberts to take over as the Vikings head coach of the track and field and cross country programs.

Most recently the head coach at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Iowa, Roberts has extensive sprint, relay, and hurdle experience. He has also coached at the University of Tennessee, University of Texas El Paso, Iowa State University, and Lindenwood University. He was head track and field and cross country coach at Lindenwood for six years. MVC Athletic Director Marsha Lashley says she believes Roberts will “make a big difference for the team and the college.”

Roberts takes over for MVC alumnus Steve Lucito, who will remain with the program as a recruiter in the Kansas City area. Roberts already has begun recruiting, and is putting the finishing touches on MVC’s cross country schedule for this fall.

He has a master’s degree from Ohio State University, and a bachelor’s degree from Midland Lutheran College.

The Laguna Beach High School Breakers delivered another impressive season this spring, earning league titles, CIF accolades and top individual honors across multiple sports.

Baseball

Senior Becker Sybirski led the Breakers in hits and batting average (.424), and appeared in 12 games as a pitcher, posting an 8-1 record with 55.1 innings pitched.

The team finished 25-4 and claimed its 11th league pennant in the 87-year history of the program. Sybirski was named Pacific Coast League Offensive MVP, and Branson Wade earned Pitcher of the Year honors. First team all-league selections included Lucien Reed (senior, outfielder/pitcher), Lincoln Adams (junior, shortstop/third base), Parker Moore (junior, catcher), and Dylan Yencho (sophomore, outfielder/third base). Otis Boultinghouse (junior, outfielder), Jake Martinez (senior, pitcher), and Jackson Arrasin (junior, second base) were named to the second team.

Baseball team awards went to Sybirski (MVP), Wade (Pitcher of the Year), Adams (Offensive Player of the Year), Moore (Defensive Player of the Year), and Thomas Gonzales (Coach’s Award). On the junior varsity level, Declan Jenal was named Offensive Player of the Year, Kai Kaiser earned Defensive Player, Logan Guerrero took home Iron Man honors, and Bryce Stothers received the Coach’s Award.

Swimming and Diving

Senior Chase Shipp won the Division 2 title for the second consecutive year. He previously finished second in Division 1 in both 2022 and 2023. Shipp’s leadership helped guide the team to three consecutive league titles and state finals appearances. Ninth-year head coach Kari Damato guided both boys and girls teams to second place finishes in the Pacific Hills League. The boys placed 35th at CIF and 44th at State. Shipp earned both CIF and league recognition in the 1-meter dive.

The girls varsity team awards went to Piper Wald (Most Improved), Samiyah Sadhal (3D award), Siena Jumani (Character), and Elsie Huston (MVP). For the boys, Warren Rootlieb was Most Improved, Ellis Minck received the 3D award, Mason Gruba earned the Character award, and Finn Leverty and Gavin Goode were named co-MVPs. Shipp was named MVP of boys diving. In the open division, Amalinalli Sanchez and Jack Liston were recognized for Most Improved, while Danielle Brown and Koji Lefevre received Character awards. Zoe Daniel and Mason Jakle earned 3D awards.

Beach Volleyball

The Breakers went 16-3 under second-year head coach Kalob Partida, winning the Pacific Coast League title. Kyra Zaengle (senior) was named league MVP. Sienna Lee (sophomore), Jordyn Flynn (freshman), and Sienna Utge (freshman) were named to the first team. Savannah Ferris (sophomore), Hollie Hooper (sophomore), and Layla Kollock (junior) made the second team.

In boys golf, coached by Tom Levinstein in his first year, the team finished 7-7 and tied for third in league. Kiyan Arshadi (junior) made the all-league second team and was named team MVP. Arshadi also received a Captain’s Award alongside Luke Bo. Andrew Tyson was named Most Improved. On the JV team, James Schroeder earned MVP honors, Max Osborne was Most Improved, and Ben Jetzer received the Coach’s Award. Trent Beason claimed first place in the LBHS JV Championship.

Girls Lacrosse

Led by first-year coach Steve Roop, the squad finished 16-3 and took second in league before falling in the first round of the CIF Division 2 playoffs. First team all-league honors went to Ruby Sampson (senior, midfield), Addison Berg (junior, attack), Tess Smialowicz (senior, midfield), and Adelaide Valeri (sophomore, defense). Second team selections included Aliyah Kanter (junior, defense), Stella Hendricks (junior, goalie), and Whitney Mikulin (freshman, attack). Sampson, who tallied 54 goals and 23 assists, was named team MVP. Berg earned Offensive MVP with 51 goals in 12 games. Kanter received Defensive MVP, while Valeri was honored as the team’s “Takeaway Machine.” Smialowicz led in ground balls and draw control possessions, Mikulin posted a 60 percent shooting percentage as “Sharp Shooter,” and Anna Sandquist was named “The Rock” for reliability and consistency. Julia Winton earned the “Grit & Hustle” award for her defensive speed and effort.

Boys Tennis

Coached by Andrew Mateljan, the Breakers finished 1-16. Team awards were not provided.

Track and Field

Track and field saw the boys place fourth and the girls third in the Pacific Hills League. Boys coach Tommy Newton-Neal and girls coach Steve Lalim guided a strong finish. Cole Stal earned all-league honors in shot put. Coaches Awards went to Felix Robbins, Ava Hulett, Sloan Shearer, Rachel Jolley and Stephanie Aranda. Most Outstanding Sprinters were Helena Lowe and Will Kimball, while Outstanding Thrower honors went to Stal. Hayden Joseph, Fiona McCormick, and Reidley Babcock were named Outstanding Distance Runners. The Eric Hulst Legacy Award was presented to Enzo Casolari and Karina Pitz.

Boys Volleyball

Boys volleyball, under first-year coach Richie Danet, finished 8-16 and tied for seventh in league. Kai Patchell (senior) earned first team all-league and was selected for the Orange County All-Star Match. Dylan Sirianni (senior) made the second team. Patchell was named Varsity MVP, Nicolas Camacho received the Mark Tiner Spirit Award, and Nico Lerum was named JV MVP.

The 2025–26 fall sports season begins in less than two months. Girls volleyball opens Aug. 2 at the Queens Court Tournament. Flag football starts Aug. 12 at Loara, followed by football Aug. 21 at Chino. Cross country opens Aug. 30 at the Saddleback Cup hosted at Trabuco Hills High School. Boys water polo begins Aug. 26 at Aliso Niguel.

For updated schedules and scores, visit lbhs.lbusd.org/athletics/schedules or check the LBHS page on MaxPreps. For sports notes or tips, contact Frank Aronoff at frank@twometer.net.

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The Oklahoma track and field teams will have 15 combined athletes in the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

The OU men’s team will have seven representatives, while the women’s team will have eight. The NCAA Outdoor Championships are held in Eugene, Oregon on June 11-14 at historic Hayward Field.

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The first two days of event will be aired on ESPN. The meet will air on ESPN2 on June 13 and ESPNU on June 14.

“This outdoor championship is set to be an incredible event, just like it always is in Eugene. As a coach, I feel fortunate to have 15 athletes from Oklahoma who are eager to make their mark on the sport and OU history,” head coach James Thomas said in a press release from the athletics department.

Athletes were able to qualify for the NCAA Championships by finishing in the top 12 at regionals. The Sooners competed at the NCAA West Regional in College Station, Texas.

Pippi Lotta Enok was an automatic qualifier as the No. 2 ranked athlete in the country in the heptathlon. The senior from Estonia is returning to NCAA’s for the first time since winning the heptathlon national title in 2023.

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On the men’s side, BJ Green is ranked No. 1 nationally in the men’s triple jump. Last season he was a First Team All-American and bronze medalist in the event.

Agur Dwol is back in the field as the reigning women’s triple jump national champion, alongside teammate Ashley Moore.

Ralford Mullings is one of the top discus throwers in the country, currently ranked No. 2 coming off a throw of 67.21m at regionals. The Kingston, Jamaica product competed in the NCAA Outdoor Championships in 2022 and finished third.

“This year feels different compared to previous championships. I can genuinely sense a group that is not only excited to be there but also understands the importance of fully taking advantage of this opportunity.”

Local police had to disperse the crowd using a helicopter.

PublishedJune 6, 2025 1:40 PM EDT•UpdatedJune 6, 2025 1:40 PM EDT

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A Long Island high school senior skip day turned into absolute mayhem as hundreds of teenagers descended upon Jones Beach, with police even having to use a helicopter to control the rowdy crowds.

Hundreds of Nassau County and Queens, New York teenagers descended upon the popular Wantagh, Long Island beach spot to play hooky from school on Thursday, before things quickly escalated. 

Some of those playing hooky, however, turned to right hooks, as multiple fights began happening across the beach. “There have been multiple fights that happened here at Jones Beach after a massive party,” one eyewitness who also videotaped the massive police response said on X.

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POLICE ENDED UP CLOSING THE BEACH

Things got so out of hand that the local police even called in a helicopter to try and disperse the teenagers, as video shows the aircraft swooping rather low, sending sand, seagulls and seniors everywhere!

Police and local authorities ended up shutting down the beach in order to curtail the situation. It’s unclear if there were any arrests or injuries.

BEACH BRAWL!

I’ll tell ya something: Gen Z these days are really ruining everything, aren’t they?

Can’t go to the movies to see A Minecraft Movie because you might get pelted with food or have soda poured on you, and now even the beach on what was a lovely sunny afternoon is off limits! “We used to be a proper country,” or something. 

Looking back, I don’t even think I had a senior skip day when I was gearing up for graduation. As far as a senior pranks go, we ultimately decided that our entire four-year experience, that was an absolute TIME, was a prank itself – apologies to all the nuns that we drove insane at the Catholic high school.

Sure, we all went to the local beach after prom, as every class does that lives near the water. But to get chased by a police helicopter?

Nope, don’t see that every day. 

WHAT WAS YOUR SENIOR PRANK OR SKIP DAY EXPERIENCE? TWEET ME: @TheGunzShow