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Changes set to take place Monday at Gulf Place

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May 11, 2025

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) – The City of Gulf Shores-Municipal Government Facebook page says public parking and public beach access at Gulf Place is scheduled to close Monday.

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NCAA Beach Volleyball and Sand In My Boots Music Festival Public Parking & Beach Access Adjustments

May is shaping up to be a busy month along our beachfront, with events like NCAA Beach Volleyball and the Sand in my Boots Music Festival. We want to make our residents and guests aware of some necessary public parking and beach access adjustments that will take place before and during these events:

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮• Public Parking at Gulf Place closes.• Public beach access at Gulf Place closes.

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟯• Hwy 59 south of W. 1st Ave. and Hwy 182/Beach Blvd between W. 2nd St. and E. 2nd St. will be closed to all vehicular/pedestrian traffic.

– Access to West Beach: Available through Windmill Ridge Rd (preferred), W. 1st Ave. to W. 3rd St. or by taking W. 2nd Ave.

– Access to Orange Beach: Available through the Gulf State Park, Canal Rd., or by taking E. 1st Ave. to E. 2nd St., E. 3rd St., or E. 4th St.• Traffic flow on E. 1st Ave. and E. 2nd Ave. will be modified to a one-way-only route to help accommodate heavy pedestrian traffic. Two-way traffic flow on E. 1st St., E. 2nd St., E. 3rd St., and E. 4th St. will remain.

– The public is advised to utilize the traffic flow map and directional signage posted in these areas indicating proper traffic flow during this time.

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱• Hwy 182 between W. 2nd St. and West 3rd St. will be closed to all vehicular/pedestrian traffic.

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬 All traffic will resume to normal.

𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟮 All beaches and beach access points will reopen by 6 p.m. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience as we work to balance the needs of our residents and the wonderful event opportunities we are fortunate to host in our community.

We would like to remind our residents and guests of the ample beach parking and access points still accessible during this time:• Gulf State Park• W. 4th St.• W. 5th St.• W. 6th St.• W. 10th St.• W. 12th St.• W. 13th St.• Little Lagoon Pass

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Tritons Sweep Hawks – UC San Diego

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January 12, 2026

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LA JOLLA, Calif. — No. 10 UC San Diego men’s volleyball picked up its first sweep of the season on Sunday, defeating visiting Rockhurst 25-17, 25-20, 25-12 at LionTree Arena. The Tritons are now 3-0 on the season.

UC San Diego hit .457 while holding the Hawks to .100. The Tritons managed 40 kills and just eight errors across the match. Josh Ewert had a match-high 10 kills, while Sebastiano Sani had nine on .500 hitting and Jim Garrison had seven with a .778 clip. Setter Cameron Wurl led the offense, racking up 28 assists.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Tritons hit a blistering .524 in set one, with Rockhurst only managing .040. The hosts took an early 8-3 lead after three-straight Rockhurst errors and never looked back. A Ewert kill and Rockhurst’s eighth error of the set closed out the first frame with the Tritons on top 25-17.

Set two was the closest of the match, but UC San Diego still connected at a .464 clip. The visitors led 10-8 before the Tritons went on an 8-1 run to lead 16-11. The Tritons had six kills during that stretch from five different players. The closest Rockhurst got down the stretch was a 20-18 Triton lead before UC San Diego closed set two on a 5-2 advantage to win 25-20.

The third set saw the Tritons register five of the nine blocks they recorded during the match. That defense saw Rockhurst hit a match-low -.036 in the set. The Hawks actually had an early 7-5 lead before the Tritons took 10 of the next 12 points to open up a six-point lead. The Tritons ultimately outscored Rockhurst 20-5 to finish the match with a commanding 25-12 set three victory.

TRITON TIDBITS

The Tritons had a season-low three service errors per set.

UC San Diego is 3-0 to start the season for the second-straight year.

UP NEXT
The Tritons have their first road trip of the season, visiting No. 8 BYU for a top-10 clash. The two teams will face off this Friday and Saturday, with both matches beginning at 6:00 p.m. PST.

About UC San Diego Athletics
After two decades as one of the most successful programs in NCAA Division II, the UC San Diego intercollegiate athletics program has begun a new era as a member of The Big West in NCAA Division I. The 24-sport Tritons earned 30 team and nearly 150 individual national championships during its time in Divisions II and III and helped guide 1,400 scholar-athletes to All-America honors. A total of 83 Tritons have earned Academic All-America honors, while 39 have garnered prestigious NCAA Post Graduate Scholarships. UC San Diego scholar-athletes exemplify the academic ideals of one of the world’s preeminent institutions, graduating at an average rate of 90 percent, the highest rate among public institutions in NCAA Division I or II. For more information on the Tritons, visit UCSDtritons.com or follow UC San Diego Athletics on social media @UCSDtritons.

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January 12, 2026

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Stanford men’s volleyball falls to Lewis in season opener

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January 12, 2026

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No. 9 Stanford men’s volleyball (0-1, 0-0 MPSF) fell to No. 12 Lewis University (2-0, 0-0 MIVA) in its season opener at Burnham Pavilion Saturday evening. Despite a hard-fought battle, the Cardinal ultimately lost the match in straight sets of 30-28, 25-21 and 25-22.

“Our team came out a little flat in the beginning, and there were some plays that didn’t go our way, but overall, I liked the fight,” said senior opposite hitter Moses Wagner, who led the team with 12 kills, six digs, an ace and a block. “It’s the first game of the season, and there’s definitely a lot to improve. I think it’s just about fighting a little bit harder going into this week, serving better, passing better, and focusing on all the small stuff.”

Stanford started slow in the first set, with the Flyers quickly taking a 5-2 lead. The Cardinal returned points, however, in the following rallies, with kills from Wagner and sophomore middle blocker Kaumana Carreira and an ace from senior outsider hitter Theo Snoey bringing the score to a tight 8-8. Stanford was able to temporarily widen the gap to 15-11, but the Flyers responded with powerful blocks and well-placed kills that led to a lead change at 17-16.

The Cardinal reclaimed the lead at 20-19 with a kill by junior outside hitter Nate Clinton and even brought the crowd to its feet for the match point at 24-21. Lewis clawed its way back, though, to 24-24 and matched each Cardinal point until 28-28. Unfortunately, this was followed by a kill from Lewis senior outside hitter Daniel Haber and the ball tipping over the net in an unlucky play, closing out the first set in a 30-28 win for the Flyers.

The second set was equally tight, with neither team leading by more than one point until an ace by Lewis junior setter Diego Estrada gave the Flyers a 15-13 lead. Several Lewis service errors and a kill by Cardinal middle blocker Gray Mandelbaum kept the score within four points for subsequent rallies, but Lewis increased its lead to 23-18 with a kill by redshirt sophomore setter Cameron Hoying that left the crowd groaning. Although the Cardinal managed to secure the next three points and Carreira made a significant block, the Flyers won the second set 25-21 off of a Stanford service error.

Stanford took the court for the third set with renewed energy and some new additions. Freshman Erik Ask started at outside hitter and contributed three kills and a dig, sophomore libero Evan Porter totaled six digs and sophomore setter Ryan Grant had 12 assists and two digs. Still, Lewis carried the momentum, scoring the first point of the set. A kill by Cardinal redshirt junior middle blocker Luke McFall tied the score early on, but the Flyers regained their lead, earning six points in a row and maintaining a gap of at least three points for the remainder of the set. Toward the end, Stanford made a valiant push, scoring four consecutive points to narrow the deficit from 18-24 to 22-24. Regrettably, they came up short. Lewis scored the final point to close out the set 25-22 and win the match.

In spite of the disappointing result, the team remains optimistic heading into the regular season, according to Wagner.

The Cardinal will face off against No. 7 Loyola Chicago (1-1, 0-0 MIVA) at the First Point Collegiate Challenge tournament in Phoenix, Arizona on Jan. 17 at 3 p.m.

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Instant impact: 13 Section III girls volleyball players who are turning heads early

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January 12, 2026

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Syracuse, N.Y. — Many Section III girls volleyball players have thrived in new or expanded roles this winter.

We polled CNY coaches to see which players have excelled as newcomers to varsity play or who have seamlessly handled increased responsibilities.

Here are the responses we got:

Grace Bertone-Nicotra, Christian Brothers Academy, sophomore, middle blocker

“Despite being the youngest player on my team and a first-year varsity player, Grace plays with the intensity and level-headedness of a senior. She’s an outstanding athlete and even better teammate, always showing up every day with a positive attitude and a drive to get better.” — Kristen DeLorenzo

Phoenecia Hathway, Sandy Creek, outside hitter, senior

“Her overall insight, team leadership, execution of skills under pressure and ability to encourage her team to excel no matter what the circumstances is an important quality an MVP must possess.” — Dori Hathway

Alachiir Kuany, East Syracuse Minoa, middle hitter, sophomore

“Alachiir is becoming a dominant player in our league. She is proving that she is going to be a problem for other schools for years to come. When she has it going, she is probably the toughest player in the league to stop.” — Jake Cline

Makayla Rodgers, Central Valley Academy, senior, defensive specialist/libero

“She brings great effort into playing the position consistently and is one of our key passers and defenders for our team this year.” — Kevin Wheelock

Alachiir Kauny, East Syracuse Minoa, sophomore, middle blocker

“Alachiir as a tenth grader has already shown that she is one of the best middles in the league. Teams are already gameplanning around her and she is a very tough player to stop. We are very lucky to have Alachiir on our team and we all can’t wait to see her development throughout the rest of the season and the rest of her varsity career.” — Jake Cline

Melina Poturovic, Utica Academy of Science, middle blocker, freshman

“Melina has been doing an incredible job this season. She is one of our three captains, and leads our team in both blocks and kills thus far. The team is continuously inspired by her unmatched energy and we are so lucky to have her.” — Ku Ku

Alyssa Tyldesley, Holland Patent, sophomore, middle blocker

“She is a sophomore and is filling the role of middle. She has stepped up into the position and is doing an amazing job as well as being extremely supportive when she is off the court.” — Lisa Aiello

India Clarry-Sohriakoff, Manlius Pebble Hill, senior, outside hitter

“She gives 100% everyday, always looking to get better at whatever she does, a true leader. She is a three-year starter on varsity, first two years as a libero, we were in need of an outside hitter and asked her to transition. She accepted the challenge, leads the team in kills and is second in digs. She is always looking out for her teammates, younger players offering support and encouragement.” — Jim Tuck

Abby Leamer, Morrisville-Eaton, sophomore, outside hitter

“Abby has stepped into a leadership role on the floor as an outside hitter and primary passer. Abby is a very consistent performer with a calm demeanor. The Morrisville-Eaton Mavericks graduated 5 seniors last year, and with that, Abby has had to step up to fill gaps as a sophomore. She is one of the hardest-working athletes in the gym. She is a steady, high-flying, and effective attacker. When you watch Abby, you see that she possesses a high volleyball IQ. Great things will happen with Abby on the floor.” — Wil Curtis

Savannah Wilcox, Mount Markham, junior, setter

“Savannah took over for Addie Jones, who had 1000 career assists. She has worked very hard to go from a role player as a sophomore to running the offense as our starting setter as a junior. She had 113 assists through the first 4 matches of the season.” — Terry McKane

Sydney Catello, Oneida, sophomore

“Sydney Catello is chosen as an instant impact player because she leads our team in both kills and aces while setting the tone as a vocal and reliable leader on the court. Her strong leadership, combined with her impact on both offense and defense, makes her an invaluable asset to the team.” — Gracie Morris

Ellie McNally, Port Byron, sophomore, middle blocker

“As a newcomer to varsity as a tenth grader, Ellie McNally has made a great impact. She has taken on a big role in the middle. Since losing both our middles last year she has been willing to learn and has been putting in the work and getting better and better each practice. I can’t wait to see what text two years can bring with her.” — Keirstan Bozeat

Arynn Day, Remsen, freshman, setter

“Arynn is a freshman that made the varsity team this year. She is a starting setter and has made a positive impact on our team since the very first game. She averages between 10-20 assists each game and has the most assists on the team. She is a consistent defensive player as well. She has also racked up many aces this year, which is extra impressive as a freshman.” — Amy Piaschyk

Jenna Preski, Rome Free Academy, senior, outside hitter

“This impact player is a previous varsity player that has stepped up tremendously this season. As a coach, it’s not just the stats that she produces on the volleyball court, but it’s the “IMPACT” she has on and off the court to keep the team together. Jenna Preski has embraced the captain/leadership role where she emphasizes the coaches’ coaching philosophy by communicating, motivating and providing the team with direction in teamwork and the importance of supporting each other in all aspects of volleyball (the good and the bad). Jenna Preski leads by example and demonstrated herself with her commitment and devotion to the team. She always fosters positive and encouraging energy and brings the best out of her teammates.” — Pete Keoviengsamay

Makenna Montieth, Sandy Creek, junior

“Makenna Montieth has made a positive impact on this year’s winter volleyball team. Her work ethic on and off the court, in and out of season has helped her excel to become another piece of the overall plan to be a competitive, successful team again this season. Intentionally increasing her level of play and being committed to not settle for anything less than her best is a huge attribute to the overall success of our team this year.” — Doriann Hathway

Madison McCall, South Lewis, sophomore, outside hitter

“Madison is in her second season on varsity as a sophomore. She was a setter last season, but injuries within the team required her to move to the outside hitter position this season. She has proved herself to be an asset in this role averaging five kills and six digs per game.” — Molly McCall

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Men’s Volleyball Completes Second Sweep of Weekend Against Wildcats

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January 12, 2026

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Box Score MALIBU, Calif. – The Pepperdine men’s volleyball team (2-0) secured their second sweep of the weekend Sunday afternoon, defeating the Wildcats of Daemen (0-2) in three straight sets.

“The two matches this weekend were good,” head coach Jonathan Winder said. “Both opponents were quality. Both matches we were able to have some really good service runs and stuff a lot of balls, so that is a good sign for [us.].”

With the most kills in the first set with 12, Grant Lamoureux led the charge with four of his own. The Waves pulled away from the Wildcats fairly early with the help of James Eadie serving six straight for five points behind the line. The set ended on a Ryan Barnett ace as Pepperdine took the early 1-0 lead with a 25-17 win.

The second set had an identical score to the first as Ryan Barnett and Cole Hartke both picked up four kills. Withstanding a potential momentum shift, the Waves remained steady going down early 7-3. It was Eadie for the second straight set who would lift Pepperdine out from the deficit, bringing them back to within one on four straight serves. Back-to-back blocks from Eadie, with assists from Barnett and Andrej Polomac, gave the Waves the 19-16 lead they would hold onto in the 25-17 set win.

In contrast to set two, the Waves took the lead from the jump in the third, never letting up. Barnett shined with five kills and two aces in the 25-14 victory. The biggest lead for the home team came on an ace from Noé Matthey at 9-18 before the final nine-point win to secure the sweep.

WAVES VS. WILDCATS

PEPPERDINE ATTACK BY SET
Set     K         E        TA       Pct
1         12      4         24       .333
2         10       3         22       .318
3         10      3         19       .368

DAEMEN ATTACK BY SET
Set     K         E        TA       Pct
1         11       7         25       .160
2         6         7         21       -.048
3         6         7         18       -.056

In the third and final match of the season-opening home stretch, the Waves welcome No. 10 UC Irvine to Malibu Friday night. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m. with streaming available on B1G+ (subscription required) and live stats available at www.pepperdinewaves.com

GAME NOTES
• Cole Harke and Ryan Barnett led the Waves with nine kills a piece.
• Overall, the Waves hit .338 compared to the Wildcat’s .031.
• Barnett came out on top with the better hitting percentage of .412.
• Barnett and Grant Lamoureux put on the best show behind the line with three aces a piece.
• Andrej Polomac led Pepperdine in the second straight match in digs with eight.
• Polomac also led in assists, accounting for 24 of Pepperdine’s 29.

ABOUT PEPPERDINE MEN’S VOLLEYBALL
Pepperdine men’s volleyball boasts one of the richest histories in collegiate volleyball, with five NCAA National Championships. Four of those championships came under the direction of Hall of Fame coach Marv Dunphy who totaled 612 victories in 34 seasons at the helm. With 19 NCAA Appearances and 63 All-Americans, the program has consistently been a destination for top talent across the country. Under current head coach Jonathan Winder, the Waves reached the NCAA Final Four in his third season at the helm in 2025.

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Fall River area high school girls volleyball all-scholastic team

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January 12, 2026

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Jan. 12, 2026, 4:00 a.m. ET

FALL RIVER — The 2025 Herald News Fall All-Scholastic continues with girls volleyball.

Top players from Greater Fall River schools — Atlantis Charter, Joseph Case, Diman, Durfee, Somerset Berkley and Westport — put on a show last fall.

The Cardinals advanced to the Final Four for the third time in four years. Senior captain Madilyn Botelho was once again named the Player of the Year.

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