ELMHURST, IL – York High School sophomore Ethan Allen has wrapped up a remarkable year, achieving historic milestones both in academics and athletics, and earning national recognition in the sport of water polo.

Allen, who finished his sophomore year with honor roll, has become the first sophomore in York High School history to be named Illinois 1st Team All-State in water polo. His performance this season was nothing short of exceptional – he led the Dukes in scoring with 117 goals and played a critical role in helping the team secure a 3rd place finish at the Illinois State Championship, the highest in the school’s water polo history.

But his success isn’t stopping at the state level. Allen has been selected as one of only 15 boys across the country to represent the United States on Team USA at an international water polo competition in Serbia in August 2025. It’s a prestigious honor that places him among the nation’s most elite young athletes.

This summer Allen will be training in Southern California, traveling to Greece for advanced international training, returning to California to compete in the Junior Olympics with Socal water polo team, and finally joining Team USA in Serbia for the highly anticipated international tournament.

Ethan Allen’s accomplishments at such a young age reflect a combination of talent, discipline, and drive. As he continues to grow on the national and international stage, both the York community and the broader athletic world will be watching closely.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – No. 11 Texas Women’s Track and Field advanced three to the NCAA Outdoor Championships on the second day of the NCAA West First Round at E.B. Cushing Stadium. Seven Longhorns later advanced to Saturday’s quarterfinals.

Sophomore Aaliyah Foster was the first Longhorn to book a trip to the NCAA Championships after finishing seventh in the women’s long jump with a mark of 6.44m (21-1.50). Foster has now reached the NCAA meet all four times (2 indoor, 2 outdoor) in her career for Texas.

Senior Chrystal Herpin and sophomore Nina Ndubuisi both qualified for the NCAA meet in shot put with two top-six finishes. Herpin will compete in her final meet as a Longhorn and second NCAA outdoor meet after finishing fifth with a throw of 17.55m (57-7). Ndubuisi was sixth with a throw of 17.15m (56-3.25) and has reached all four NCAA meets in her young career.

Graduate transfer Elizabeth Stockman advanced to Saturday’s quarterfinals in the 1500-meter after qualifying on time at 4:17.25. It was the 14th-fastest time of the afternoon. The top-12 in Saturday’s race will advance to the NCAA Championship meet.

Junior Carleta Bernard also advanced to the quarterfinals after running a season-best time of 11.19 in the women’s 100-meter dash. It was the 13th-fastest time of the day.

Two Longhorns later advanced to the 400-meter hurdles after Akala Garrett posted the fastest qualifying time in 55.87 for the 19th-fastest time in UT history. Freshman Mackenzie Collins also advanced with the ninth-fastest time of the day in 57.34.

Texas later qualified three in the 200-meters first round led by junior Kenondra Davis who finished in 22.87 and freshman Holly Okuku who posted a time of 22.88. Bernard qualified for her second individual event crossing the line in 23.09.

RESULTS:

Akala Garrett – 1^st – 400mH – 55.87 Q

Chrystal Herpin – 5^th – Shot Put – 17.55m (57-7)

Nina Ndubuisi – 6^th – Shot Put – 17.15m (56-3.25)

Aaliyah Foster – 7^th – Long Jump – 6.44m (21-1.50)

Kenondra Davis – 7^th – 200m – 22.87 Q

Mackenzie Collins – 9^th – 400mH – 57.34 Q

Holly Okuku – 9^th – 200m – 22.88 Q

Carleta Bernard – 12^th – 200m – 23.09 Q

Carleta Bernard – 13^th – 100m – 11.19 Q

Eva Jess – 13th – 10,000m – 34:36.21 

Elizabeth Stockman – 14^th – 1500m – 4:17.25 q

Amity Ebarb – 29^th – 800m – 2:07.39

Nita Koom-Dadzie – 41^st – 200m – 24.07

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Arizona women’s track and field thrower Tapenisa Havea and long jumper Jenica Bosko advance to the NCAA Outdoor Championships on Day 2 of the West First Round.

 

Tapenisa Havea (shot put) and Jenica Bosko (long jump) advance to Eugene while Taylen Wise (100m hurdles), Jade Brown (100m and 200m), McKenna Watson (100m and 200m), Ava Simms (400m), and Antonia Sanchez Nunez (400m hurdles) qualified for the quarterfinals on Saturday.

Havea grabbed the 12th and final qualifying spot for the NCAA Outdoor Championships with a throw of 16.25m (53-3 ¾) in the shot put. It marks her first appearance at the Outdoor Championships since 2023, when she qualified in the discus.

Bosko leaped 6.42m (21-3/4), marking a season best, to finish 10th in the long jump and earn a berth in the NCAA Championships. It will be the second straight year that Bosko has competed in Eugene, after appearing in the long jump at the US Olympic Trials in 2024. This marks her first time advancing to the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

Brown’s time in the 100m of 11.05 (.046) was an all-conditions school record as she just edged Shawnti Jackson, 11.05 (0.49) (Arkansas) for first place in the heat. Brown broke her program record in the event (11.27) set on March 8, 2025, in Tucson. 

Sanchez Nunez finished third in her heat (58.10) of the 400m hurdles to gain automatic qualification into the quarterfinals of the event on Saturday at 5:25 p.m. MST. Sanchez Nunez will be in lane three of heat three for the competition.

Advancing to Quarterfinals on Saturday

Taylen Wise – 100m Hurdles: 15th (13.22)

Jade Brown – 100m: 3rd (program record: 11.05) | 200m: 22nd (23.30)

McKenna Watson – 100m: 23rd (11.33) | 200m: 19th (23.27)

Ava Simms – 400m: 18th (52.47)

Antonia Sanchez Nunez – 400m Hurdles: 19th (58.10)

 

Other finishes

Erin Tack – Javelin: 14th (51.31m/168-4)

Jathiyah Muhammad – Pole Vault: 17th (PB: 4.32m/14-2)

Mackenna Orie – Shot Put: 21st (15.80m/51-10)

Keilee Hall – 400m Hurdles: 28th (58.95)

Lauryn Love – Shot Put: 37th (14.70m/48-2 ¾)

Brooke Nordman – 400m Hurdles: 41st (1:00.65)

 

The Arizona women’s track and field team will be back in action on Saturday, with five athletes looking to earn their way to the NCAA Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

 

The men’s track and field qualifiers will be back on the track tomorrow with the discus starting Day 3 at 11 a.m. MST.

FRIDAY, MAY 30 (DAY THREE) (WATCH LIVE) 

Men’s Discus (11 a.m.) – Youssef Koudssi, Zach Landa, Sam Hala’ufia

Men’s 4×100 Relay (3 p.m.) – James Onanubosi, Brian Limage, Isaac Davis, Tyson Tippett

Men’s 110m Hurdles (4:15 p.m.) – Zach Extine 

Men’s 100 Meters (4:35 p.m.) – Tyson Tippett

Men’s 400 Hurdles (5:25 p.m.) – Yan Vazquez 

 

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DENVER – The University of Denver volleyball program has signed freshman Maddie Winkler to its 2025 roster, head coach Megan Pendergast announced on Thursday.
 
“Maddie Winkler is one of the most competitive and high-achieving athletes we’ve had the chance to recruit,” Pendergast said. “Her determination, work ethic and relentless drive to improve make every team she’s on better. Every time I watch Maddie, she looks sharper, more dynamic and more confident. We are absolutely fired up to add her to our roster and can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make in our gym and in our program.”
 
Maddie Winkler – Keller, Texas – Keller H.S – Libero – 5-5
BEFORE DENVER:
2024 Second Team All-District…2024 Academic All-State…2023 Varsity Newcomer of the Year…2023 Second Team All-District…2023 Academic All-District…2022 AVCA Phenom Watch List…2022 6A State Semifinalist…2022 GJNC Open Bronze Medalist…2021 GJNC Open Silver Medalist…2019 GJNC American Bronze Medalist…Played her club volleyball for Texas Advantage Club.
 
PERSONAL:
Chose the University of Denver because of the welcoming atmosphere and supportive staff, its strong academics and its great location…Hopes to pursue a career in sports medicine or orthopedics after graduation…Also enjoys baking, cooking and spending time with friends and family.
 
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IRVINE, Calif. – Two of the youngest players on the Concordia University Irvine women’s water polo team were named All-Americans by the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches.

True freshman Anna Tyukasz earned First Team All-American honors while starting goalie Jaden Soto earned Honorable Mention All-American status.

Tyukasz led Concordia in many categories including goals (71), assists (26) and points (97). She also collected 29 recorded steals, which ranked highest on the team for all non-goalies.

Speaking of the goalie position, Soto racked up more than 280 saves this season between the pipes and reached an impressive milestone as a sophomore with 500 career saves.

The Murrieta, Calif. native was in net for CUI’s surge down the stretch as the team defeated D1 conference foe Santa Clara twice.  Soto was a defensive force for CUI, notching double-digit saves in her last eight starts and tallying at least 18 saves or more on three occasions. She also was credited with five assists and 42 recorded steals, which lead her entire team.

Together, the duo helped the Golden Eagles go 4-3 in their last seven contests, painting a bright future for what lies ahead for the program under head coach Casey Greenawalt.

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Griffin will join Beth Launiere and crew as the Utes prepare to pick up where they left off last season making their 19^th NCAA appearance, and finishing the year ranked No. 17 in the country. Griffin spent the past two seasons with Utah’s beach volleyball program before making the move to indoor.

“We’re so excited to have Langley join the Utah Volleyball Indoor program,” said Launiere. “She is a tremendous athlete and competitor which allowed her to be one of the best beach players in the country. These attributes, as well as her over skill set gained from playing beach will transfer well back into the indoor game, where she began playing the sport of volleyball.”

The 6-foot talent proved to be a commodity early in her beach volleyball career as a freshman, tallying 18 wins for an overall record of 18-16 with her partner Katie McAlister. Throughout the 2024 season, Griffin helped the potent pair post win streaks of six, five, and four through various matches. She also aided in giving the Utes their first top-20 win in program history over No. 19 Arizona going 19-21, 21-16, and 15-13 against the Wildcats.

Griffin’s dominance continued in her sophomore year, helping Utah to their best season in program history, winning 35 of her matches for a 23-11-1 final record that included an eight-match win streak with partner Bella Vezzani and 3-0 victory over Arizona in the Big 12 Tournament to move on to the semifinal round.

Before coming to Utah, Griffin was a standout athlete at Peninsula High School in Tacoma, Washington where she excelled as an outside hitter/opposite hitter for her indoor volleyball team, lettering all four years of her high school career. Additionally, Griffin earned league MVP and first team all-state honors in both her senior and junior years in 2022 and 2021.

Griffin was also a standout on her track and field team as a three-time letter winner in the high jump, pole vault, and the 4×200 meter race, and placed third in her district for the 4×200 and high jump.

Griffin is slated to join the Utes as a pin attacker in 2025.