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This week’s edition of Sports Extra leads off with a feature story on the niche sport of lacrosse — and two athletes who are headed to play the sport in college. WATCH SPORTS EXTRA FOR MAY 10: Sports Extra: Montana sports news and highlights (May 10, 2025) Callie Crass and Olivia Shepherd are members of […]

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This week’s edition of Sports Extra leads off with a feature story on the niche sport of lacrosse — and two athletes who are headed to play the sport in college.

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Sports Extra: Montana sports news and highlights (May 10, 2025)

Callie Crass and Olivia Shepherd are members of the Spartan Lacrosse Club in Missoula. Crass, a senior at Sentinel High School, will play at Newberry College in South Carolina while Shepherd, a senior at Hellgate High, will compete at the University of Hartford in Connecticut.

The episode then hits the high school softball diamond to spotlight Helena High pitcher Faith Howard, who has established herself as one of the state’s top players.

Also, with the further expansion of varsity baseball across Montana in 2025, the demand for umpires has increased. This episode includes a profile of Billings’ Jason Hardy, who is channeling his love of the sport into umpiring for kids that he says deserve a fair game.

On the track, we feature Jefferson High School’s Luke Oxarart, who is wrapping up his track career before heading to Montana State for football, as well the strong season the Fairfield Eagles have put together in advance of the state meet.

The show wraps with profiles of Justus Peterson, Montana Tech’s one-man college rodeo show, and on a personal Special Olympics friendship that has sparked a movement in Box Elder.

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WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Golf’s “longest day” lived up to its name Monday as 41 players battled for two spots in next week’s U.S. Open at Oakmont during a 36-hole final qualifier at Wine Valley Golf Club. Former Spokane Falls Community College standout Brady Calkins and Indiana amateur Matt Vogt punched their tickets to Oakmont, […]

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June 3, 2025

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WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Golf’s “longest day” lived up to its name Monday as 41 players battled for two spots in next week’s U.S. Open at Oakmont during a 36-hole final qualifier at Wine Valley Golf Club.

Former Spokane Falls Community College standout Brady Calkins and Indiana amateur Matt Vogt punched their tickets to Oakmont, both emerging from the same grouping to secure the coveted spots.

Calkins, who turned pro after one year at Spokane Falls, finished at 7-under. On the final hole, he stuck his approach on the green and calmly two-putted for par to lock in his second career U.S. Open appearance.

Vogt, the medalist at 8-under, also secured his spot with a routine par on No. 18 to clinch his first trip to the major championship stage.

Several local names made a push, including Gonzaga’s Guillermo Bodart, who drained a 17-foot birdie putt on the 18th, and Washington State’s Drayton Joseph, who holed a 15-foot birdie after escaping a greenside bunker.

Calkins and Vogt will now head east to join golf’s biggest names at Oakmont next week for the 125th U.S. Open.

For the full results of the U.S. Open Final Qualifying at Wine Valley, click here.

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Erlanger conversation highlights the need to change narrative around addiction

ERLANGER, Ky. — In a recent community conversation on addiction held at the Erlanger branch of the Kenton County Library, David McDonald from Brightview emphasized the urgent need to change the prevailing narrative surrounding the addiction crisis. “We need to change our minds,” McDonald said. “We need to change the narrative on what addiction is, […]

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June 3, 2025

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Erlanger conversation highlights the need to change narrative around addiction

“We need to change our minds,” McDonald said. “We need to change the narrative on what addiction is, who’s suffering with it, and how we’re treating it because we can’t do it alone.”

McDonald, who has a background in television news, highlighted the critical role the media plays in addressing addiction.

“The more we get it out there, I think that’s a big way that especially the media can help fight this issue,” McDonald said, underscoring the significance of open dialogue and education in combating stigma.

Good Morning Tri-State anchor Adrian Whitsett echoed this sentiment, stressing the necessity of involving those who understand the complexities of addiction in public discussions.

“I think that’s part of this conversation, right?” Whitsett said. “The more that we talk about it, the better people understand the reality.”

He pointed out that hearing firsthand accounts from individuals who have experienced addiction can provide an invaluable perspective.

The discussion centered not only on recovery solutions but also on reducing the stigma surrounding addiction.

See a recap of the community conversation on addiction and recovery in the video player below:

Erlanger community conversation highlights the need to change narrative around addiction

Community pharmacist Jordan raised concerns about biases prevalent both in society and within the healthcare system.

“Can we also talk about health care bias?” Jordan asked, highlighting how this bias can impact patients seeking help. “I have a patient demographic that is very at risk. I see repeat patients who won’t go to the points of access of care, won’t go to emergency rooms because they feel like they’re going to be turned away,” she said.

“I encounter a patient demographic that is very at risk. I see repeat patients who won’t go to points of access for care, like emergency rooms, because they fear they’ll be turned away,” Jordan explained.

At WCPO 9, we are committed to sharing more stories and reshaping how addiction is perceived and discussed in our community. We believe there is significant potential to foster greater understanding and support for those struggling with addiction.

community conversation served as a call to action, urging everyone to come together, share their stories, and advocate for systemic changes that address the stigma attached to addiction.

“The more that we talk about it, the better people understand the reality,” said Whitsett, encouraging everyone to engage in these crucial dialogues.

As the event concluded, it was evident that a collective effort to shift the narrative around addiction is essential.

Only through understanding, empathy and open communication can our community make meaningful strides in tackling this pressing issue. The voices and experiences shared during this gathering marked a crucial step toward recognizing the complexities of addiction and highlighting the importance of comprehensive support for those affected.

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Garden City (N.Y.) Lone Newcomer in High School Boys' National Top 25

Regional Rankings Northeast Top 10 Week 11 1. Loomis Chaffee (Conn.), 16-1 (1) 2. St. Anthony’s (N.Y.), 13-4 (2) 3. Chaminade (N.Y.), 14-2 (3) 4. Salisbury (Conn.), 13-4 (4) 5. Brunswick (Conn.), 14-3 (5)6. Half Hollow Hills (N.Y.), 19-0 (6) 7. Choate (Conn.), 11-5 (7) 8. Garden City (N.Y.), 15-2 (10) 9. Ridgefield (Conn.), 16-3 (NR) 10. Belmont Hill (Mass.), 15-3 (NR) Mid-Atlantic […]

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Garden City (N.Y.) Lone Newcomer in High School Boys' National Top 25

Regional Rankings

Northeast Top 10
Week 11

1. Loomis Chaffee (Conn.), 16-1 (1)
2. St. Anthony’s (N.Y.), 13-4 (2)
3. Chaminade (N.Y.), 14-2 (3)
4. Salisbury (Conn.), 13-4 (4)
5. Brunswick (Conn.), 14-3 (5)
6. Half Hollow Hills (N.Y.), 19-0 (6)
7. Choate (Conn.), 11-5 (7)
8. Garden City (N.Y.), 15-2 (10)
9. Ridgefield (Conn.), 16-3 (NR)
10. Belmont Hill (Mass.), 15-3 (NR)

Mid-Atlantic Top 10
Week 13

1. Calvert Hall (Md.), 16-2 (1)
2. Archbishop Spalding (Md.), 18-2 (2)
3. Lawrenceville (N.J.), 17-3 (3)
4. Delbarton (N.J.), 18-2 (4)
5. McDonogh (Md.), 12-6 (5)
6. Haverford School (Pa.), 17-4 (6)
7. Malvern Prep (Pa.), 18-8 (7)
8. Boys’ Latin (Md.), 13-5 (8)
9. Landon (Md.), 18-1 (9)
10. Seton Hall Prep (N.J.), 16-3 (10)

South Top 10
Week 12

1. Benjamin (Fla.), 24-1 (1)
2. IMG Academy (Fla.), 15-3 (2)
3. Highland Park (Texas), 19-3 (3)
4. Episcopal Dallas (Texas), 19-3 (4)
5. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.), 21-3 (5)
6. Lake Mary (Fla.), 19-1 (6)
7. Lambert (Ga.), 22-0 (7)
8. St. Andrew’s (Fla.), 18-7 (8)
9. Lucy Beckham (S.C.), 17-3 (9)
10. The Woodlands (Texas), 12-5 (10)

Midwest Top 10
Week 12

1. Culver Academy (Ind.), 15-2 (1)
2. Western Reserve (Ohio), 15-6 (2)
3. St. Xavier (Ohio), 17-2 (3)
4. Detroit Catholic Central (Mich.), 22-0 (6)
5. Dublin Jerome (Ohio), 16-6 (NR)
6. Olentangy Liberty (Ohio), 19-3 (4)
7. Worthington Kilbourne (Ohio), 19-3 (8)
8. Upper Arlington (Ohio), 14-8 (5)
9. Brother Rice (Mich.), 17-5 (7)
10. Edina (Minn.), 13-1 (9)

West Top 10
Week 13

1. Cherry Creek (Colo.), 19-0 (1)
2. Loyola-Los Angeles (Calif.), 21-3 (2)
3. Torrey Pines (Calif.), 15-5 (3)
4. Sacred Heart Prep (Calif.), 17-7 (4)
5. Valor Christian (Colo.), 16-3 (5)
6. St. Ignatius (Calif.), 21-4 (6)
7. Marin Catholic (Calif.), 21-5 (7)
8. Eastlake (Wash.), 15-3 (8)
9. La Costa Canyon (Calif.), 12-7 (9)
10. Jesuit Portland (Ore.), 17-1 (10)

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KCCI sports explains change in schedule, location of state high school soccer

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Micah Parsons went from High School Two

Micah Parsons went from High School Two-Way Star to Elite NFL Defender originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Micah Parsons is a superstar edge defender for the Dallas Cowboys and stepped up to be an emotional leader for the team last season. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement During his four-game absence last year, the defense played with minimal […]

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Micah Parsons went from High School Two-Way Star to Elite NFL Defender originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Micah Parsons is a superstar edge defender for the Dallas Cowboys and stepped up to be an emotional leader for the team last season.

During his four-game absence last year, the defense played with minimal confidence and urgency. When Parsons is on the field, he raises the intensity level of his teammates by being a true “lion” on the field.

And …

Parsons is an athletic freak of nature whose football background isn’t limited to the defensive side of the ball.

In high school, Parsons was an incredible running back who via video once again going viral looked like a man among boys. Highlights from his days at Harrisburg High School in Pennsylvania have resurfaced on social media, reminding everyone how special an athlete Parsons was and continues to be.

And Micah is loving every minute of it, as Parsons commented on his high school highlight video going viral on X, stating he averaged almost 10 yards per carry.

During his senior year of high school, Parsons had an impressive season on the ground, recording 1,239 yards and 27 touchdowns in 12 games.

The Pennsylvania native decided to stay in his home state and take his talents to Penn State to play college ball—where he focused on the defensive side of the ball and became a stud linebacker.

Fans of course wonder: Could Parsons have been a two-way star at the collegiate level? Could he be an NFL force at 6-4 and 240 pounds with the ball in his hands?

Maybe … but his development as a versatile chess piece on defense has been stellar, as he continues to master the nuances of rushing the passer.

Parsons is one of the NFL’s best defenders and is set to make around $40 million per season with his looming contract extension.

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.