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Story Links COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Thirty-two athletes from TCU track and field are set to compete at the NCAA West First Round Championships hosted by Texas A&M at E.B. Cushing Stadium May 28-31.   The NCAA West First Round Championships features the top 48 athletes in each event. Athletes will look […]

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COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Thirty-two athletes from TCU track and field are set to compete at the NCAA West First Round Championships hosted by Texas A&M at E.B. Cushing Stadium May 28-31.
 
The NCAA West First Round Championships features the top 48 athletes in each event. Athletes will look to finish in the top-12 of their respective events to secure their ticket to the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
 
MAKING HISTORY
The Horned Frogs are coming off a successful weekend in Lawrence, Kansas, at the 2025 Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Conference Championship meet. As a team, the women finished third overall with 86 points, their best finish in program history since joining the Big 12. The men also made waves at the conference meet, finishing sixth overall with 64 points, tied for their second-best performance in school history (fifth in 2018).
 
Indya Mayberry was responsible for 28 of the team’s points, winning gold in both sprint events and helping TCU earn a silver medal in the 4x100m relay. The Fort Worth native was also named Big 12 Outstanding Freshman of the Year as voted on by the conference’s coaches.
 
TCU was crowned conference champions in six different events, including sweeping the men’s and women’s javelin and 200m titles. Preston Kuznof and Irene Jepkemboi won gold in the Big 12 javelin throw. The Frogs dominated the 200m with Kashie Crockett and Indya Mayberry winning event titles. Mayberry also won the 100m dash to sweep the outdoor sprints. Finally, senior Lloyd Frilot defended his indoor 800m conference championship, winning the outdoor title as well.
 
FROGS IN THE RANKINGS

TCU’s women have been ranked inside the top 25 of the USTFCCCA National Track & Field Rating Index for the entire outdoor season, including six different event groups ranked in the top 25. They currently sit at No. 15 heading into the regional meet.
 
Individually, the women boast eight top 12 times in the West Region Qualifying list led by Mayberry. The freshman boasts the No. 1 time in the 100m dash and the No. 5 time in the 200m. The Frogs also have a sprinters Iyana Gray and London Tucker sitting inside the top 10 seed times for the 100m dash, hoping to punch their ticket to nationals. Amelliah Birdow (400m hurdles) and Irene Jepkemboi (javelin) rank fifth in their respective events heading into the meet.
 
On the men’s side, TCU has five top 12 performances in the region. Senior’s Kashie Crockett (200m) and Lloyd Frilot (800m) have their sights set on Eugene. Jayden Douglas and Preston Kuznof are also in contention to advance to the NCAA Championships in the 400m hurdles and javelin throw, respectively.
 
SHE’S JUST A FRESHMAN
A freshman, Mayberry has burst onto the national scene, earning high praise on both the conference and national level. A four-time Big 12 Champion already, she swept the sprint races this season. During the indoor season, the Fort Worth native won both the 60m and 200m titles, and she followed it up with gold in the 100m and 200m at the outdoor conference championship meet to become the fifth woman in Big 12 history to sweep the conference sprints.
 
Mayberry also won her first National Championship, winning the indoor 200m (22.30) with the No. 7 performance in world history in the event. She has also been recognized on the watch list for The Bowerman Award, given to the most outstanding male and female track and field athletes in the nation.
 
SEASON RECAP
This season, TCU has seen a combined 14 school records fall. Sophomore hurdlers Amelliah Birdow and Jayden Douglas each lowered their own top times in the record books. Irene Jepkemboi also took down her own mark in the javelin throw and set a new Kenyan national record in the event, while freshman Preston Kuznof toppled the best mark in TCU history with his first collegiate throw (75.10m).
 
At the Big 12 Conference Championship Meet, junior Elise Dobson set the heptathlon school record with 5,338 points. Senior Llyod Frilot also took down head coach Khadevis Robinson’s program record in the 800m, dropping a 1:45.79. Mayberry also lowered the women’s 100m (11.03) and 200m (22.47) records.
 
Distance runner Graydon Morris added the 10,000m school record to his name this spring along with lowering his own 5,000m mark. His senior teammate Stone Burke also etched his name in the history books with the top 3,000m steeplechase time by a Frog. Lastly, Ben Kirbo vaulted his way to a new school record, clearing 5.47m in the pole vault last month.
 
The women have also seen school records fall in the 4x100m, 4x200m and Sprint Medley relay.
 
TUNE IN
First round competition begins on Wednesday, May 28, and runs through Saturday, May 31. The full meet schedule can be found here.
 
Fans can follow live results on Flash Results and stream all the action on ESPN+.
 
For all the latest TCU track and field news, follow the Frogs on X at @TCUTrackField, on Instagram at @tcu_track_xc and on Facebook at TCU Track and Field.
 





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Illinois Track and Field Signee, Humphries, Breaks USATF U20 Championships Heptathlon Record

Story Links Full Results EUGENE, Ore. — Illinois track and field heptathlon signee, Meagan Humphries, has shattered World medalist Anna Hall’s USATF U20 Championships record in the heptathlon with a score of 5,791 points. Hall’s record of 5,660 points has stood for seven years when as she set it in 2018. Humphries, […]

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EUGENE, Ore. — Illinois track and field heptathlon signee, Meagan Humphries, has shattered World medalist Anna Hall’s USATF U20 Championships record in the heptathlon with a score of 5,791 points. Hall’s record of 5,660 points has stood for seven years when as she set it in 2018.

Humphries, now a USATF U20 Champion, signed to Illinois eight days ago (June 12) to join an elite combined events room. She’s already improved her heptathlon personal best over 300 points from the time she signed when it stood at 5,452 points. She won the high jump, shot put and long jump en route to this record shattering 5,791-point performance. 



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Olivia Miller commits to Findlay – Morning Journal

The recruiting process wasn’t easy for Olivia Miller, but her college decision was at the end of the day. Heading into her senior year, the Bay outside hitter announced her commitment to play Division II volleyball at the University of Findlay. Although Findlay isn’t Bay Village, it felt like home. “Everybody always talks about the […]

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The recruiting process wasn’t easy for Olivia Miller, but her college decision was at the end of the day.

Heading into her senior year, the Bay outside hitter announced her commitment to play Division II volleyball at the University of Findlay.

Although Findlay isn’t Bay Village, it felt like home.

“Everybody always talks about the feeling you get when this is the right one,” Miller said. “It took a little while, but I just got that feeling this is the choice I need to make and it felt like the right time. I got that feeling of belonging.”

With a bigger role, Miller had a monster junior season in 2024. She led the Rockets with 4.7 kills and 3.6 digs per set and earned Cleveland West Conference Player of the Year honors. Miller was also an All-District and Morning Journal first-team selection.

Bay also finished 21-3 with an undefeated conference record and a Division III district final appearance.

Trying to make her decision, Miller had a few things for which she was looking. She wanted to play in D-II for a good program that was close to home.

Findlay checked all the boxes. The Oilers made their first NCAA Tournament appearance last year since 2017 and reached the Sweet 16 for the first time in school history. They also won their first-ever Great Midwest Athletic Conference tournament championship.

“They have amazing coaches. Coach Wick (Colchagoff) and Coach Hannah (Tong), I can’t say enough about them,” Miller said. “Their team culture really stood out to me. I loved the way the team interacted at the practices I was at. That’s really the big thing that I was looking for. Coach Wick and Coach Hannah brought a lot to the team, and that was very important to me.”

While navigating through the recruiting process, Miller had a helping hand in Bay coach Katie Seal. In her 12 seasons at Bay, Seal has been fortunate to see a handful of her talented players go on to play college volleyball.

Miller has been a pillar of the program for the past few years, so it’s an exciting time to say the least.

“It means everything,” Seal said. “She’s been through the process just chatting with me about her experiences with these different colleges. It’s been nice to have that relationship with her, too. All of her choices were going to be phenomenal for her, and I’m just so happy she landed at a place she’s really excited about. It’s just really exciting for her and us as a Bay family.”

Seal has also seen Miller’s growth from her freshman year to now. Back in 2022 when Miller debuted on the varsity, Seal described her as a quiet player and has now seen her blossom into the player and leader she is today.

“Olivia has evolved a lot,” Seal said. “She has really become a leader between last season and even here in the offseason. All the younger girls really look up to her. She’s not going out there just trying to get all the points herself. She’s really helping the team get better. You can see that in open gyms and even in our conditioning and weightlifting.”

Bay has been very successful in Miller’s time wearing a Rockets’ uniform. Now with her senior season coming up, Miller is ready to end her career with a bang.

When her time at Bay comes to an end, Miller is excited for what’s to come at Findlay.

“I’m thrilled,” she said. “I’ve already got contact information for some of the girls that are also committed. I’m really excited to make some new friends. I’m following everyone on Instagram and seeing what everybody’s up to. I’m just really excited to be a part of a program with the history that Findlay has.”

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Drew Fucci Named 2025 USTFCCCA South Central Region Men’s Assistant Coach of the Year

NEW ORLEANS – University of Houston Track & Field assistant coach Drew Fucci was named the 2025 USTFCCCA South Central Region Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Assistant Coach of the Year, the organization announced Friday.   Fucci’s group of hurdlers, high jumpers and multi-athletes earned 49 of the 96 points scored at the Big 12 […]

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NEW ORLEANS – University of Houston Track & Field assistant coach Drew Fucci was named the 2025 USTFCCCA South Central Region Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Assistant Coach of the Year, the organization announced Friday.
 
Fucci’s group of hurdlers, high jumpers and multi-athletes earned 49 of the 96 points scored at the Big 12 Outdoor Championship while two hurdlers and one multi-athlete accounted for Houston’s 15 points at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. A full list of winners can be found here.
 
BIG 12
At the Big 12 Championship, four Cougars scored a total of 19 points in the 110-meter hurdles highlighted by Big 12 Champion Jamar Marshall Jr.’s time of 13.13 to set both a meet and school record. Senior John Adesola placed third in the 110-meter hurdles and finished fourth in the 100-meter. Sophomore Jairius Burton placed seventh and junior Anthony Trucks finished eighth.
 
Senior Grant Levesque earned second in the decathlon with 7,848 points, just three points from setting a school record.
 
Houston’s high jump squad collected 17 points with sophomore Antrea Mita in second place, senior My’Kell Beck in third and junior Turey Stoudemire’s seventh-place finish.
 
NCAA OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Fucci and the Cougars concluded the 2025 season with a 19th-place finish and earned four individual All-America honors.
 
In the 110-meter hurdles, Adesola placed third while Marshall Jr. finished fourth to earn First Team All-America recognition. Levesque posted a fifth-place finish in the decathlon for First Team, and Mita earned Second Team honors in the high jump.
 
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Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Track and Field by supporting LinkingCoogs – UH’s very own NIL collective – and by joining the Podium Club which provides support directly to Houston Track and Field for needs beyond its operating budget.

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Fans can receive updates on #HTownSpeedCity by following @UHCougarTF on X and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team’s Facebook page at UHCougarTF or on the team’s Instagram page at @uhcougartf.

 

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Notre Dame’s new volleyball coach accepts challenge | High Schools

Dating to her volleyball playing days, Emily Boggetto has always been a competitor. As a result of that competitive fire, Boggetto has never been one to run away from a challenge. So it’s no surprise Boggetto is looking forward to the opportunity to replace longtime Notre Dame volleyball coach Tara Young. “I can definitely feel the […]

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Dating to her volleyball playing days, Emily Boggetto has always been a competitor.

As a result of that competitive fire, Boggetto has never been one to run away from a challenge.

So it’s no surprise Boggetto is looking forward to the opportunity to replace longtime Notre Dame volleyball coach Tara Young.

“I can definitely feel the pressure,” said Boggetto, who played collegiately at Southeast Missouri State. “But being a college athlete, I tend to strive under pressure. I’ve played in the postseason in college and played under pressure. I love a challenge. I love to take it on and see where I can go with it.”

Young has been the Pios’ coach for the past 26 years. She had a 783-276 record, leading Notre Dame to 25 district championships and 26 straight playoff appearances. During that time, the Pios reached the state final nine times — winning five titles and reaching the semifinals eight times.

“I would never back away from pressure,” said Boggetto, 27, an Illinois native. “I feel like it makes me better and hopefully it makes me a better coach for the girls.”

Although this is Boggetto’s first head coaching job, she has more than five years of experience coaching high school level girls in club volleyball in Chicago.

Boggetto has been in Louisiana for a year and spent this past season as an assistant coach at Jennings. Her fiancé is a Notre Dame graduate who encouraged her to pursue the position when it became available.

“We had a conversation and he said, ‘You have to try and get that job. It’s an awesome place to be,’ ” Boggetto said. “He said, ‘It’s an awesome environment and they put a lot into their athletics.’ ”

Boggetto will look to bring her experience and zest to Notre Dame.

“I’m very competitive and I have been since I was a little girl,” she said. “I want to play the best teams. I want to beat the best teams, so you’ll continue to see us play a very competitive schedule. I want to win.”

Young gave Boggetto a vote of confidence.

“They got a great young woman who played in college and has been coaching in the area for a little while,” Young said. “I have the utmost confidence in Emily taking over the program. The program is in great hands with her.”



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Cal Men’s Water Polo Announces 2025 Schedule

Cal Athletics MPOLO 6/20/2025 10:19 AM | By: Cal Athletics Golden Bears To Face Challenging Slate Of Opponents The California men’s water polo team announced a challenging 2025 schedule Friday, highlighted by all four semifinalists from last year’s NCAA Championship and at least eight opponents who finished 2024 ranked in the final CWPA poll. The […]

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Cal Athletics MPOLO 6/20/2025 10:19 AM | By: Cal Athletics Golden Bears To Face Challenging Slate Of Opponents The California men’s water polo team announced a challenging 2025 schedule Friday, highlighted by all four semifinalists from last year’s NCAA Championship and at least eight opponents who finished 2024 ranked in the final CWPA poll. The Golden Bears, who wrapped up last season ranked No. 6 in the country, open the campaign Aug. 30-31 at the Air Force Open. Their first regular-season home game takes place Sept. 27 against Pepperdine. Cal’s MPSF opener is scheduled for Oct. 4 against defending national…





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Beth Alford-Sullivan Named USTFCCCA Northeast Region Men’s Coach of the Year

STORRS, Conn.- UConn Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Beth Alford-Sullivan has been named the 2025 USTFCCCA Northeast Region Men’s Coach of the Year, the association announced Friday. Coach Alford-Sullivan took home Northeast Men’s Region Indoor Coach of the Year, sweeping the men’s coaching award for the second consecutive season. Coach Alford-Sullivan and the Huskies […]

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STORRS, Conn.- UConn Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Beth Alford-Sullivan has been named the 2025 USTFCCCA Northeast Region Men’s Coach of the Year, the association announced Friday. Coach Alford-Sullivan took home Northeast Men’s Region Indoor Coach of the Year, sweeping the men’s coaching award for the second consecutive season.

Coach Alford-Sullivan and the Huskies completed the season sweep of BIG EAST Track & Field titles, as both the men’s and women’s side claimed their respective indoor and outdoor titles for the fourth straight season. Coach Alford-Sullivan led the men’s team to a conference record 298 points, headlined by 7 BIG EAST Champions. Overall, the men’s track & field team finished with 2 NCAA All-Americans, 27 all-time program top 10 marks, and 2 new school records.



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