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APR Standards Once Again Met Across All Long Beach State Programs

LONG BEACH, Calif. – For the second consecutive year, all 19 sports at Long Beach State met the minimum standard for the NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores announced Tuesday by the NCAA for the four-year period ending in 2023-24. Four programs had perfect scores and received APR Public Recognition Awards for finishing in […]

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LONG BEACH, Calif. – For the second consecutive year, all 19 sports at Long Beach State met the minimum standard for the NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores announced Tuesday by the NCAA for the four-year period ending in 2023-24.

Four programs had perfect scores and received APR Public Recognition Awards for finishing in the Top 10 percent of all squads in each sport. Men’s Cross Country, Women’s Golf and Women’s Tennis each received the honor for the second straight season since the award’s reimplementation post COVID, and Men’s Golf joined them, also with a score of 1000.

In total, each of the 17 programs tracked were over the minimum standard of 930 (Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field are combined) and 13 programs had a score over 970.

The APR was developed by the NCAA in 2004 to measure the academic progress and performance of athletic programs at its member institutions. The APR is determined by using the eligibility and retention for each student-athlete on scholarship during a particular academic year. Student-athletes are awarded one point for each semester they are enrolled and one point for each semester they are eligible for intercollegiate competition. A student-athlete can earn a maximum of two points per semester and a maximum of four points during an academic year.

The APR is calculated by taking the number of possible points for a particular sport and dividing that number by the total number of points earned from student-athlete retention and eligibility over the same period of time. The percentage is then multiplied by 1,000 to get the actual APR. The minimum APR academic standard for each team is 930.

The NCAA does not penalize an institution for student-athletes who remain academically eligible but did not return to the institution due to circumstances beyond the student and/or institution’s control. Examples of this include student-athletes who leave to pursue professional athletics, suffer from incapacitating physical or mental illness, or experience extreme financial difficulties as the result of a specific event such as a death in the family.

Complete information on the 2023-24 APR Report can be found at the NCAA’s website, NCAA.org.

Long Beach State’s Academic Progress Rate Scores (2020-21 to 2023-24)
Baseball – 945
Men’s Basketball – 936
Men’s Cross Country – 1000
Men’s Golf – 1000

Men’s Track & Field – 986
Men’s Volleyball – 985
Men’s Water Polo – 973
Softball – 976
Women’s Basketball – 960
Women’s Beach Volleyball – 989
Women’s Cross Country – 981
Women’s Golf – 1000
Women’s Soccer – 956
Women’s Tennis – 1000

Women’s Track & Field – 974
Women’s Volleyball – 983
Women’s Water Polo – 995

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McCutcheon boys volleyball advances in IHSAA sectional

WEST LAFAYETTE ― Exposure was at the forefront of McCutcheon boys volleyball coach Keith Crisler’s mind Wednesday night. Sophomore Mason Souligne was on a serving tear, putting the finishing touches on a three-set sweep against an outmatched Tri-West team in the opening round of the sectional at Harrison’s May Gymnasium. When Crisler played volleyball at […]

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WEST LAFAYETTE ― Exposure was at the forefront of McCutcheon boys volleyball coach Keith Crisler’s mind Wednesday night.

Sophomore Mason Souligne was on a serving tear, putting the finishing touches on a three-set sweep against an outmatched Tri-West team in the opening round of the sectional at Harrison’s May Gymnasium.

When Crisler played volleyball at Lafayette Jeff, it was a club sport trying to gain traction and still seen in the eyes of some as a bit too niche.

Now he’s coaching in a sectional tournament sanctioned by the Indiana High School Athletic Association. It blew Crisler’s mind, he said.

“It’s been a long time coming,” Crisler said. “I’m glad we’re getting exposed to everybody in the entire state and we’re growing because volleyball is a fantastic sport.”

Personalities, Crisler believes, come out in the heat of competition.

It was evident Wednesday night when the Mavericks, viewing the postseason as a chance to right a wrong from their most recent outing, celebrated every kill, every block and every ace with the utmost enthusiasm.

This just six days after a four-set loss to North Putnam to conclude the regular season.

“We were kind of six individuals on a court and we weren’t really cohesive,” senior Khelan Patel said. “We really emphasized bringing our energy up and staying up no matter what happens.”

As McCutcheon’s libero, that energy starts with Patel, the team’s shortest player but also its driving force.

In a matter of years, boys high school volleyball in Indiana went from a club sport to an emerging sport to a sport officially recognized by the IHSAA.

For seniors Patel, Kierran Jordan, Josh Madsen, Jayden Heygood and Malachi Kenner, this is their one time to embrace being volleyball players under the IHSAA’s umbrella.

They want it to last as long as possible.

On Wednesday night, with a team that was engaged from the starting lineup all the way to the end of the bench, they proved it.

“We have had a lot of ups and downs this season, but we didn’t let that get in our head,” Madsen said. “However the season has gone, there’s no reason to feel like we don’t care or not push as hard as we can and want the best for each other.”

McCutcheon (14-9) next takes the court Saturday, May 17 in a sectional semifinal match with Lebanon (4-7-1) at 11 a.m. The winner advances to the championship game later that day at 7 p.m.

Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. Email him at sking@jconline.com and follow him on X and Instagram @samueltking.

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Santa Barbara Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to Support New Community Aquatics Complex in Santa Ynez Valley

The Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatics Foundation is honored to announce a $25,000 donation from the Santa Barbara Foundation in support of the Everybody in the Pool! capital campaign. This leadership gift will help advance the development of a new community aquatics complex designed to serve the entire Santa Ynez Valley region. Jackie Carrera, President & CEO […]

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The Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatics Foundation is honored to announce a $25,000 donation from the Santa Barbara Foundation in support of the Everybody in the Pool! capital campaign. This leadership gift will help advance the development of a new community aquatics complex designed to serve the entire Santa Ynez Valley region.

Jackie Carrera, President & CEO of the Santa Barbara Foundation, states, “The Santa Barbara Foundation is pleased to support local organizations that contribute meaningfully to the quality of life in Santa Barbara County. We commend the team that is working on developing this important community asset and look forward to the day when the residents of the Santa Ynez Valley can enjoy all that it will offer.”

This transformative project represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bring accessible, year-round public swim to the Valley while honoring the legacy of community volunteerism that built the original 60-year-old high school pool.

The future SYV Community Aquatics Complex will feature two state-of-the-art pools: a 25-yard warm water pool for recreation, swim instruction, and therapeutic use, and a 33-meter competition pool designed for CIF-sanctioned swim meets, water polo, and diving. The facility’s innovative design allows for simultaneous school and community use, ensuring that at least one pool remains accessible to the public at all times while maintaining a secure environment for students.

The complex is built around three core goals:

Promote Health and Wellness through fitness, rehabilitation, and inclusive programming coordinated with local partners;
Provide a CIF-sanctioned Pool to host competitive athletic events and support student athletes;
Partner for Youth Development and Education with local schools and youth organizations to expand swim education and water safety.

“The Santa Barbara Foundation’s early investment sends a powerful message about the importance of local access to health, safety, and recreation,” said Lisa Palmer, Board President and Campaign Chair of the Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatics Foundation. “This support brings us one step closer to creating a facility that will benefit our entire community—youth, families, seniors, and individuals with special or therapeutic needs.”

The SYV Community Aquatics Complex addresses a critical regional gap: the Valley currently has the lowest access to public aquatics programs in Santa Barbara County. The nearest public pools are 25 to 35 miles away, leaving thousands of residents with limited options for affordable swim programs, water safety education, and aquatic therapy.

The Everybody in the Pool! campaign seeks to raise $13.7 million to make the project a reality by December 2026. The Santa Barbara Foundation’s grant marks an important milestone in this community-driven effort.

To learn more about the project or to support the campaign, visit syvaquatics.org or contact us at campaign@syvaquatics.org.

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Celtics keep season alive with blowout win over Knicks in Game 5 – 98.5 The Sports Hub

The Boston Celtics are not done yet. Facing elimination and playing without Jayson Tatum, who is done for the playoffs with a ruptured Achilles, Derrick White and other secondary scorers stepped up and delivered in a 127-102 blowout win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night at TD Garden. The series will now shift […]

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The Boston Celtics are not done yet.

Facing elimination and playing without Jayson Tatum, who is done for the playoffs with a ruptured Achilles, Derrick White and other secondary scorers stepped up and delivered in a 127-102 blowout win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night at TD Garden. The series will now shift back to New York for Game 6 on Friday night at Madison Square Garden.

White led the C’s on the offensive end with a game-high 34 points on 56.3 percent shooting. Big man Luke Kornet was the surprise standout of the night, especially on defense, as he blocked seven shots. Kornet nearly posted a triple-double off the bench with 10 points and nine rebounds to go with the seven rejections.

The first quarter saw a lot of scoring from both sides, but the Celtics found themselves trailing New York 32-30. White led the way in the stanza with 14 points, he opened the game 4-for-4 from three and concluded the quarter 4-of-5 from deep. For the Knicks, Mitchell Robinson had the point lead with six, and notably was 4-for-4 from the free throw line.

The second quarter began with the Knicks quickly jumping out to a nine point lead, but the Celtics climbed back later in the quarter finishing the half with the game tied at 59. White (19 points) and Jaylen Brown (17 points) were the two guys who led the charge for the Green – White ended the half shooting 5-of-9 (55.6 percent) from three, Brown was 3-for-3 (100 percent).

For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson, again, guided the way, giving New York 13 points, and five assists, in nearly 19 minutes of play. Robinson – who, again, was 4-for-4 from the free throw line in the half – gathered 11 rebounds (six offensive) for the Knicks during his 15-first half minutes.

In the third quarter the Celtics were able to sustain the first large lead of the game, finishing the frame with a 91-76 lead. Both White (32 points) and Brown (22 points) continuing to get the job done. Kornet was letting his defensive presence be known with key blocks sprinkled throughout.

The Celtics extended their lead to 23 at the 7:36 mark of the fourth quarter off a beautiful feed from Brown for a Jrue Holiday dunk to make the score 106-83. Soon after, Brunson was knocked out with his sixth foul of the game. Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau used an unsuccessful coach’s challenge, prompting the New York star to watch the remainder of the game from the bench.

The Knicks get another chance to eliminate the C’s on their home court Friday night. You can catch the broadcast on 98.5 The Sports Hub.

Luke Graham is a digital sports content co-op for 98.5 the Sports Hub. He is currently a sophomore at Northeastern University studying communications and media studies. Read all his articles here, and follow him on X @LukeGraham05.

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Bears Finish Spring Semester with Strong Effort in the Classroom

Story Links SPRINGFIELD — As a department, Missouri State’s student-athletes combined for a collective 3.314 grade-point average with nearly 6,000 academic hours of class time for the spring 2025 semester, the university has announced. It marks the second-highest semester GPA on record for the department with 15 teams posting a 3.0 grade-point […]

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SPRINGFIELD — As a department, Missouri State’s student-athletes combined for a collective 3.314 grade-point average with nearly 6,000 academic hours of class time for the spring 2025 semester, the university has announced.

It marks the second-highest semester GPA on record for the department with 15 teams posting a 3.0 grade-point average or better for the term. Only last semester’s (fall 2024) 3.368 exceeds this spring’s semester academic standard.

All told, 315 Bears recorded a 3.0 GPA or better this spring while 213 individuals made the Dean’s List with a 3.5 GPA or better. Likewise, 83 student-athletes posted a perfect 4.0 GPA this semester.

The spring term also represents the highest semester GPA on record for women’s track & field (3.561) and STUNT (3.304), as well as the second-highest semester GPA’s for football (2.940), beach volleyball (3.734), softball (3.706) and women’s tennis (3.792).

Led by cross country (3.784), beach volleyball, softball and tennis, all 13 MoState women’s programs achieved a 3.0 or higher. Additionally, women’s soccer (3.687), women’s swimming and diving (3.563), and women’s track and field each eclipsed a 3.50 GPA for the semester.

On the men’s side, swimming and diving (3.312) led all programs, followed closely by men’s soccer (3.184) and baseball (3.177). Football’s semester GPA marked the program’s best spring semester on record and second-highest overall in any semester.

All Missouri State student-athletes with a 3.0 spring semester GPA are recognized as honorees on the MSU Athletic Director’s Honor Roll, which will be announced at a later date.

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Cowgirls Announce 2025 Volleyball Schedule

LARAMIE — The Wyoming Cowgirl volleyball team has announced its 2025 schedule, coinciding with the Mountain West’s release of the conference volleyball slate. The Cowgirls, who are entering year three under Head Coach Kaylee Prigge, will host a pair of non-conference tournaments, along with the customary nine home conference matches. Wyoming opens the regular season […]

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LARAMIE — The Wyoming Cowgirl volleyball team has announced its 2025 schedule, coinciding with the Mountain West’s release of the conference volleyball slate.

The Cowgirls, who are entering year three under Head Coach Kaylee Prigge, will host a pair of non-conference tournaments, along with the customary nine home conference matches. Wyoming opens the regular season at home with the Rumble in the Rockies August 29-31.

Cleveland State, Colorado and Tulsa will be the opponents to kick off 2025. UW will also host the UniWyo Invite September 18-20, welcoming in Idaho State, Long Beach State and Portland.

Wyoming will make trips to South Dakota State and TCU during the non-conference. The Cowgirls will face Ole Miss and South Dakota State Sept. 6 and 7 before heading to Fort Worth, Texas to face Missouri, Rhode Island and TCU Sept. 11 and 12.

Mountain West play opens at home for the Cowgirls this season with matchups against Colorado State and New Mexico Sept. 23 and 25, respectively. UW’s first road matches of conference action will be Oct. 2 and 4 at San Diego State and UNLV. Senior Day is Nov. 15, also against the Aztecs. Other home matches during MW play are Oct. 9 and 11 against Utah State and Boise State, Oct. 23 versus Fresno State, Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 against Air Force and Nevada, while UNLV comes to town Nov. 13.

The annual Brown and Gold Scrimmage is slated for Saturday, Aug. 16 at the UniWyo. The Cowgirls’ annual outreach match is scheduled for Aug. 23 against Denver for an exhibition held in Cheyenne.

Times for every match will be announced later. All dates are subject to change. For the full 2025 schedule, head to GoWyo.com.

University of Wyoming’s Top 50 Football Players

The rules are simple: What was the player’s impact while in Laramie? That means NFL stats, draft status or any other accolade earned outside of UW is irrelevant when it comes to this list.

This isn’t a one-man job. This task called for a panel of experts. Joining 7220’s Cody Tucker are Robert Gagliardi, Jared Newland, Ryan Thorburn, and Kevin McKinney.

We all compiled our own list of 50 and let computer averages do the work. Think BCS — only we hope this catalog is fairer.

Don’t agree with a selection? Feel free to sound off on our Twitter: @7220sports – #Top50UWFB

Gallery Credit: 7220Sports.com

– University of Wyoming’s Top 50 Football Players

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Kacie Ehinger tabbed to lead USA D-2 Volleyball in international competition

Story Links FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern Sharks Volleyball will be showcased on the international stage as Head Coach Kacie Ehinger, junior defensive specialist Marley Navaretta, and senior setter Gabrielle Spankus will represent USA D-2 Volleyball on the Brazil Tour. Ehinger will lead the USA D-2 Volleyball Blue Team, […]

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern Sharks Volleyball will be showcased on the international stage as Head Coach Kacie Ehinger, junior defensive specialist Marley Navaretta, and senior setter Gabrielle Spankus will represent USA D-2 Volleyball on the Brazil Tour.

Ehinger will lead the USA D-2 Volleyball Blue Team, which features both Navaretta and Spankus, as well as team members representing East Stroudsburg, Florida Tech, Ashland, Alabama-Huntsville, West Florida, Rollins, and Trevecca Nazarene.

The USA D-2 Volleyball team tour will run from May 12th through May 21st. The teams opened competition on May 13th, competing in Jundiai. Today, the team will travel to, and play in the city of Sao Paulo. On Thursday, May 15th, the USA D-2 teams will then travel to Rio de Janeiro, beginning the International Challenge on Saturday, May 17th.

In addition to competing in the International Challenge in Rio de Janeiro, team USA will then host a youth clinic at the Marina Barra Clube, hosted by Ripper Volei, as part of their social outreach project.

While in Brazil the team will experience educational, cultural, and social aspects of Brazilian life through city, school and sports club visits. While in Rio the team will be staying on the famous Copacabana Beach (location for the 2016 Rio Olympic Beach Volleyball) and touring the Christ the Redeemer Statue and Sugar Loaf Mountain, two of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. The team will visit the popular international market in Ipanema and Ipanema Beach.

To stay up-to-date on Head Coach Kacie Ehinger, Marley Navaretta, and Gabrielle Spankus during the USA D-2 Volleyball international competitions, be sure to follow on Instagram at NSU_Volleyball and X at NSU_VB.

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