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Track and Field Claims First Double Podium Finish at BIG EAST Outdoors
STORRS, Conn. – DePaul track and field capped the 2025 BIG EAST Outdoor Championships with a historic showing, securing second place in both the men’s and women’s standings for the first time in program history. In field events, Jaiah Hopf captured the triple jump title with a mark of 12.56m and added a silver medal in […]

STORRS, Conn. – DePaul track and field capped the 2025 BIG EAST Outdoor Championships with a historic showing, securing second place in both the men’s and women’s standings for the first time in program history.
In field events, Jaiah Hopf captured the triple jump title with a mark of 12.56m and added a silver medal in the long jump at 5.96m. Eveline Reno followed her in the triple jump with a personal-best 12.48m to place second. Jessica Beckman took second in the discus at 49.57m, while Charlotte Anderson and Ella LeRoy finished second and fourth in the javelin with throws of 43.11m and 41.32m, respectively. On the men’s side, Jaiden Gary earned bronze in the discus with a mark of 47.77m.
The women’s sprinters delivered throughout the day. Sade Miller ran 11.65 to win the 100m and followed with a second-place finish in the 200m at 24.08. Jetta Mays placed second in the 100m in 11.72. Isabella Orozco broke the program record in the 1500m, crossing in 4:22.60. In the 800m, Sonja Nagle ran a personal-best 2:08.38 to take sixth.
The women’s 4x100m team of Nevaeh Lowe, Maia Mays, Jetta Mays, and Sade Miller raced to gold in 45.40, breaking the school record in the process. Nadja Moll, Sonja Nagle, Lauren Pacsi, and Claire Dunn followed with a third-place finish in the 4x400m at 3:40.87, also setting a new program best. On the men’s side, Dominic Cole, Charles Lewis, Darius Brown, and Demetrius Rolle combined for a blistering 39.55 in the 4x100m to win the title while rewriting the BIG EAST meet, facility, and school records.
Rolle turned in one of the meet’s most dominant performances. He won the 100m in a BIG EAST record 10.24 and returned to place second in the 200m at 21.26. Cole joined him on the 200m podium with a third-place 21.27. Brown added a conference title of his own in the 110m hurdles, clocking 13.43. Damian Rodriguez chipped in a third-place finish in the 1500m with a time of 3:45.94, and Daniel Fasasi recorded a season-best 46.51 in the 400m to take fourth.
Demetrius Rolle was named the BIG EAST Most Outstanding Track Performer, while Sade Miller earned Women’s High Point Performer honors with 20.5 points across three events.
BIG EAST Outdoor Championships – Day Three
Sherman Family Sports Complex – Storrs, Conn.
Saturday, May 17
Men’s 100m: 1. Demetrius Rolle – 10.24, 4. Dominic Cole – 10.58, 7. Amaru Mazibuko – 10.87
Women’s 100m: 1. Sade Miller – 11.65, 2. Jetta Mays – 11.72, 4. Nevaeh Lowe – 11.91
Women’s 100mH: 4. Leandria Elam – 14.52
Men’s 110mH: 1. Darius Brown – 13.43, 4. Paul Goins – 14.42, 5. Jordan Reddick – 14.99, DQ – Harper Bryan
Men’s 200m: 2. Demetrius Rolle – 21.26, 3. Dominic Cole – 21.27
Women’s 200m: 2. Sade Miller – 24.08, 6. Jetta Mays – 24.58, 7. Claire Dunn – 25.16
Men’s 400m: 4. Daniel Fasasi – 46.51
Women’s 400m: 4. Nadja Moll – 54.24
Men’s 400mH: 5. Harper Bryan – 55.85, 8. Jordan Reddick – 58.37
Women’s 400mH: 5. Alyssa Leak – 1:00.77
Men’s 800m: 8. Dustin Hudak – 2:04.39
Women’s 800m: 6. Sonja Nagle – 2:08.38
Men’s 1500m: 3. Damian Rodriguez – 3:45.94, 11. Lucas Cunningham – 3:53.51, 12. Mohamed Abdullahi – 3:53.76
Women’s 1500m: 8. Isabella Orozco – 4:22.60
Men’s Discus Throw: 3. Jaiden Gary – 47.77m, 7. Sergio Ayala – 42.54m, 8. Alex Bernstein – 41.75m
Women’s Discus Throw: 2. Jessica Beckman – 49.57m, 8. Olivia Austin – 41.30m, 9. Laila Richardson – 40.66m, Foul – Kash Allen
Women’s High Jump: 5. Eveline Reno – 1.65m, 6. Amelia Barrington – 1.60m
Women’s Javelin Throw: 2. Charlotte Anderson – 43.11m, 4. Ella LeRoy – 41.32m, 7. Jessica Beckman – 34.83m
Women’s Long Jump: 2. Jaiah Hopf – 5.96m
Women’s Triple Jump: 1. Jaiah Hopf – 12.56m, 2. Eveline Reno – 12.48m
Men’s 4×100: 1. Cole, Lewis, Brown, Rolle – 39.55
Women’s 4×100: 1. Lowe, M. Mays, J. Mays, Miller – 45.40
Women’s 4×400: 3. Moll, Nagle, Pacsi, Dunn – 3:40.87
Men’s 4×800: 6. Ward, Abdullahi, Larkins, Rodriguez – 7:34.81
Women’s 4×800: 5. Volz, Amicon, Montgomery, Orozco – 9:04.61
Final Scores
Women: 1. Connecticut – 206.5, 2. DePaul – 168, 3. St. John’s – 143, 4. Villanova – 109.5, 5. Georgetown – 78, 6. Providence – 64, 7. Marquette – 51, 8. Butler – 20, 9. Xavier (Ohio) – 9, 10. Creighton – 2
Men: 1. Connecticut – 298, 2. DePaul – 124, 3. Georgetown – 102, 4. Villanova – 95, 5. Butler – 92, 6. Marquette – 59, 7. Providence – 46, 8. Creighton – 20, 9. Xavier (Ohio) – 15
BIG EAST Outdoor Championships Awards
Most Outstanding Track Performers
Men: Demetrius Rolle, DePaul
Women: Rebecca Ochan, Georgetown
Most Outstanding Field Performers
Men: Joshua Mooney, UConn
Women: Jamora Alves, St. John’s
High Point Performers
Men: Kasey Savage, UConn – 24 points
Women: Sade Miller, DePaul – 20.5 points
Coaching Staff of the Year
Men’s: Connecticut
Women’s: Connecticut
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Is Avery Johnson single? Rising K-State star captures hearts on and off the field
As the summer sun begins to set on the offseason, Kansas State University quarterback Avery Johnson is proving that he’s not just a rising star on the football field but also a magnetic presence off of it. The Wichita native, who has already captured the hearts of fans with his electrifying play, is now making […]

As the summer sun begins to set on the offseason, Kansas State University quarterback Avery Johnson is proving that he’s not just a rising star on the football field but also a magnetic presence off of it. The Wichita native, who has already captured the hearts of fans with his electrifying play, is now making headlines as a marketing force to be reckoned with. With the anticipation building for his return to the gridiron in August, Johnson is busy wheeling around Manhattan, solidifying his status as K-State’s future.
While the football world eagerly awaits his next move, fans are buzzing about Johnson’s personal life. Speculation about his relationship status has ignited curiosity, as many wonder whether this talented QB is currently single or if someone has already captured his heart. The intrigue surrounding his dating history adds another layer to his growing persona, making him a topic of conversation not just in the stands but across social media platforms as well.
Johnson’s impact extends beyond the field; he’s quickly becoming a name synonymous with both athletic prowess and marketability. His rise to fame is reminiscent of a quarterback who commands the pocket—poised, strategic, and always ready to make the next big play. As he navigates the pressures of being a college athlete and a budding influencer, fans are left to wonder how this dynamic will shape his upcoming season and his legacy at K-State.
With the potential to reshape the landscape of K-State football, Avery Johnson is not just a player to watch; he’s a phenomenon in the making. As his story unfolds, one thing is clear: whether on the field or off, he’s a name that will be etched in the hearts of fans for years to come. For those eager to follow every twist and turn of his journey, keep your eyes peeled for updates on this captivating young star.
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U.S. Women’s Sitting Team Captures Gold at 2025 Dutch Tournament
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 6, 2025) — The U.S. Women’s Sitting National Team defeated Italy in an exciting final match to win the gold medal at the 2025 Dutch Tournament on Sunday in Assen, Netherlands. The U.S. defeated Italy, 3-1 (25-19, 25-13, 22-25, 25-23) in the gold medal match, while earning a 3-2 (20-25, 22-25, […]

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 6, 2025) — The U.S. Women’s Sitting National Team defeated Italy in an exciting final match to win the gold medal at the 2025 Dutch Tournament on Sunday in Assen, Netherlands. The U.S. defeated Italy, 3-1 (25-19, 25-13, 22-25, 25-23) in the gold medal match, while earning a 3-2 (20-25, 22-25, 25-20, 27-25, 15-7) comeback victory over the Netherlands earlier in the day.
MATCH STATISTICS VS. NETHERLANDS
vs. ITALY
The U.S. ran out to a 13-6 lead in the opening set and maintained a seven-point lead at 20-13. Italy scored six of the next seven points to pull within two points, but the U.S. scored the final four points to win the set.
Behind strong serving from setter Kaleo Kanahele, the U.S. took a 5-1 lead in the second set to force a quick Italy timeout. A Tia Edwards kill pushed the lead to double digits, 16-6 with a MaKenzie Franklin block giving the U.S. an 11-point lead.
Italy scored the next five points, but an Edwards ace highlighted a 4-0 U.S. run. Raelene Elam finished the set with a kill, matching the biggest margin of the set at 12 points.
After dropping the first four points of the third set, the U.S. used an 11-4 stretch to take a three-point lead, 11-8. Italy went on a 12-2 run to take its biggest lead of the match, seven points at 20-13.
In a set of runs, the U.S. went on an 9-1 run to take a 22-21 lead with Elam scoring six points on her serve. Italy scored the final four points to extend the match to a fourth set.
A great dig by libero Kari Ortiz and a save by Whitney Dosty led to a point that put the U.S. ahead 6-1 in the fourth set. A kill by Dosty down the line extended the lead to seven points, 12-5. Kills by Kanahele and Franklin after Italy points kept the lead at seven, 14-7. The lead grew to eight, 16-8, on an Italy service error.
Nieves put a second ball away for a 17-10 lead. After yielding two points, the U.S. regained its seven-point advantage on another Dosty kill and a Nieves ace. An Italy service error gave the U.S. a 20-13 lead.
Italy scored four of the next five points before Edwards put a ball down the line for a 22-17 lead. Italy scored three points in a row to cap a 7-2 run and come within two points, 22-20. Nieves scored from a tough angle and a ball handling error set up match point.
Italy held off three match points to pull within one, 24-23, but a Franklin block sealed the gold medal for the U.S.
vs. NETHERLANDS
The U.S. led the Netherlands in all statistical categories, 43-34 in kills, 25-19 in aces and 15-14 in blocks.
Franklin led the U.S. with 12 kills and 17 points, adding two blocks and three aces. Outside hitter Jessie West finished with 15 points on nine kills, five aces and a pair of blocks. Outside Emma Schieck also reached double digits with 10 points five kills, three blocks and two aces.
Edwards served a match-high six aces to go with two kills and a block to score nine points, while outside Courtney Baker also totaled nine points on seven kills, a block and an ace.
Setter Gia Cruz totaled six points on three blocks and three aces, and Kendra Hall recorded four kills and two blocks for six points. Nicky Nieves (three kills, one block, one ace) scored five points, while setter Annie Flood added four points on two aces and two blocks.
Roster
No Name (Position, Height, Hometown)
2 Bethany Zummo (L, 5-3, Dublin, Calif.)
8 Whitney Dosty (OH/OPP, 6-3, Tucson, Ariz.)
9 Tia Edwards (OH/MB, 5-7, Skiatook, Okla.)
10 Kari Ortiz (L, 5-6, Washington, D.C.)
12 Emma Schieck (OH, 5-7, Statesville, N.C.)
13 Gia Cruz (S, 5-5, San Antonio, Texas)
14 Kaleo Kanahele Maclay (S, 5-6, Oklahoma City, Okla.)
15 Kendra Hall (5-7, Westfield, Ind.)
16 Nicky Nieves (MB/OH, 5-10, Kissimmee, Fla.)
17 Jessie West (OH, 5-8, Edmond, Okla.)
18 Courtney Baker (OH, 5-9, Crofton, Ky.)
21 Annie Flood (S, 5-7, Salem, Ore.)
22 MaKenzie Franklin (OH, 6-0, Red Wing, Minn., North Country)
24 Raelene Elam (OH, 6-1, St. George, Utah, Northern California)
Head Coach: Bill Hamiter
Assistant Coach: Grace Campbell
Performance Analyst: Jeff Hicks
Athletic Trainer: Samantha Carter
Mental Performance Coach: Brooke Lamphere
Strength and Conditioning/Physical Therapist: Bobby Moore
Dietitian: Jacque Scaramella
Schedule
July 4
USA def. Italy, 3-1 (23-25, 25-22, 25-23, 25-22)
USA def. France, 3-0 (25-17, 25-5, 25-14)
July 5
USA def. Netherlands, 3-0 (25-14, 25-9, 25-20)
USA def. Canada, 3-0 (25-21, 25-22, 25-9)
July 6
USA def. Netherlands, 3-2 (20-25, 22-25, 25-20, 27-25, 15-7)
Gold Medal Match: USA def. Italy, 3-1 (25-19, 25-13, 22-25, 25-23)
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Olentangy Orange’s Levi Davis voted central Ohio’s top boys athlete
Olentangy Orange football, basketball and track and field standout Levi Davis was selected by Dispatch.com readers as the central Ohio boys athlete of the year in the 2024-25 school year. Davis shined in all three seasons, but especially so during the winter. Davis passed for 2,023 yards and 20 touchdowns and ran for 853 yards […]
Olentangy Orange football, basketball and track and field standout Levi Davis was selected by Dispatch.com readers as the central Ohio boys athlete of the year in the 2024-25 school year.
Davis shined in all three seasons, but especially so during the winter. Davis passed for 2,023 yards and 20 touchdowns and ran for 853 yards and 12 scores as a quarterback, was point guard for the Pioneers’ first Division I state championship basketball team in the winter and won long jump district and regional championships this spring. Davis, who also was district champion and regional runner-up in the high jump, has committed to play football at Ohio University.
He received 37.7 of the vote, followed by Olentangy Liberty’s Andrew Leonard, who received 15%, Watterson’s Mitchell Younger (14%), Fairfield Union’s Andrew Walton (8.9%), Olentangy’s C.J. Sanna (8.9%), Olentangy Liberty’s Jake Struck (8.4%), Jonathan Alder’s Ashton Martin (4%) and St. Charles’ Austin Carpenter (3.3%).
Leonard, the runner-up, began his senior year by passing for 3,191 yards and 35 touchdowns during the football team’s run to their first Division I state championship. He then had 29 goals and 37 assists during hockey season, when Liberty made a regional final, and was an honorable mention all-state pitcher and shortstop during the baseball team’s run to a regional semifinal.
Younger finished his high school career by winning his third Division II state wrestling championship at 144 pounds, going 36-0 less than a year after battling health issues that put his season at risk. Younger, who has signed with North Carolina, also won state as a freshman and sophomore and was fourth at 150 as a junior. He finished high school with a record of 126-8.
Walton repeated as Division II state cross country champion in the fall, on the heels of winning both the Southeast District and regional, and this spring was state runner-up in the 1,600 and fifth in the 3,200 at state. He won the mile in a regional-record 4:12.9 — a time he bested by more than a second at state — and was third in the meet in the 3,200.
Sanna starred both on the football field and as a thrower in track and field, capping a year in which he verbally committed to Ohio State as a linebacker by winning the Division I state discus championship in his final state track meet. Sanna was district and regional champion in the district runner-up in the shot put. In football, Sanna made a team-high 97 tackles and shared the team lead in sacks with seven.
Struck, named The Dispatch’s Boys Athlete of the Year at the Central Ohio Sports Awards, Struck was a three-time state champion with one title each in football, hockey and lacrosse. All of those championships were the first for their teams at Liberty. Struck accounted for more than 1,800 yards and 31 total touchdowns in football and is career goals, assists and points leader for both the hockey and lacrosse teams.
Martin, a senior pitcher and the Division IV district and state Player of the Year, Martin powered the Pioneers’ run to a regional final. The Wright State signee batted .500 with 11 doubles, five triples, one home run, 32 RBIs, 30 runs scored and 20 stolen bases. On the mound, he was 6-0 with a 0.76 ERA, 60 strikeouts and five walks in 37 innings. Martin had five complete games and four shutouts.
Carpenter powered the Cardinals to their first state swim championship since 2008, winning the 100-yard freestyle (43.21) before bringing the 400 free relay back from a 1.34-second deficit on the final leg of the final event of the Division I state meet. Carpenter, who has committed to Texas, also was on the winning 200 medley relay (1:28.04) and was state runner-up in the 100 breaststroke (53.81).
The Athlete of the Week will resume in August.
Have any questions? Email sports editor Brian White at bwhite1@dispatch.com
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Seattle Mariners Pitching Prospect Improves in 2nd Start With Modesto Nuts
One of the most interesting pitching prospects in the Seattle Mariners farm system had a much-improved second start with the Single-A Modesto Nuts after struggling his previous outing. In a 12-2 victory over the Fresno Grizzlies on Saturday, Nuts starting pitcher Chia-Shi Shen put together a rare minor league quality start. He struck out six, […]


One of the most interesting pitching prospects in the Seattle Mariners farm system had a much-improved second start with the Single-A Modesto Nuts after struggling his previous outing.
In a 12-2 victory over the Fresno Grizzlies on Saturday, Nuts starting pitcher Chia-Shi Shen put together a rare minor league quality start. He struck out six, walked one, hit another and allowed two earned runs on four hits (one home run) in six innings pitched. He threw 77 pitches, including 53 strikes.
Outstanding start by Chia-Shi Shen. Final line: 6IP, 4H, 2R, BB, 6K, 77-53. pic.twitter.com/JLYblwI0Eo
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) July 6, 2025
Shen’s quality start Saturday was his second outing with Modesto since he was promoted from the Arizona Complex League on June 27. He fanned four, walked one, hit one and allowed five earned runs on four hits (one home run) in four innings pitched against the Lake Elsinore Storm on June 28.
The 21-year-old right-hander was promoted to replace 2024 11th-round draft pick Christian Little in the Nuts’ rotation. Little is currently on the 7-day injured list with a bone spur in his right elbow.
Shen was signed by Seattle as an international free agent out of Taiwan on July 9, 2024. He made seven appearances (three starts) in the Arizona Complex League before he was promoted and had a 1.93 ERA with 34 strikeouts in 28 innings pitched. Including his two starts in Modesto, Shen has a 3.08 ERA with 44 strikeouts in 38 innings across nine outings (five starts) this year.
Shen has had an interesting journey to the U.S. He originally agreed to a minor league contract with the then-Oakland Athletics in 2022 before the deal fell through. The Mariners attempted to sign him soon after the original deal with the A’s was nixed, but he had to stay in Taiwan due to off-the-field issues.
Shen is Seattle’s No. 30 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline.
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