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Coey reaches NCAA Nationals, breaks ground for MSU long jump

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana State University’s Hailey Coey got the national party started in College Station, Texas, becoming the first Bobcat to qualify for the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. But Coey more importantly is making history as Montana State’s first athlete to compete in the long jump at nationals. “I’m […]

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But Coey more importantly is making history as Montana State’s first athlete to compete in the long jump at nationals.

“I’m super honored to represent MSU on the national stage, especially being the first long jumper in school history,” Coey said. I’m super excited and hope I do a well job representing us.”

Coey has exploded onto the long jump scene in her junior campaign.

She broke the MSU program record twice this season, with her farthest leap of 6.49m (21 feet, 3.5 inches) at the Bengal Invitational in Pocatello, Idaho, also ranking No. 2 all-time in the Big Sky Conference.

“This year, she just got to an incredibly high level. She’s got so many jumps over 21 feet, so consistent,” MSU head track and field coach Lyle Weese said about Coey’s season. “To get Hailey into the NCAA Championships is so exciting and she’s definitely deserved it for the level she’s been at since she started jumping back in January.”

Coey took second in long jump in the Big Sky Outdoor Track and Field Championships in back-to-back seasons, but came out of Sacramento lacking confidence. She dealt with an injury that didn’t allow her to compete in the triple jump at the conference meet, but took flight at the NCAA West Regional.

The second-farthest jump of Coey’s career at 6.44m (21 feet, 1.5 inches) placed her eighth and booked her ticket to Eugene.

“At our conference meet, I had hurt my hamstring during long jump on the first day, so I wasn’t able to compete the second day,” Coey said. “After that, my confidence was pretty low, but then seeing that I was able to come back and jump my second-best jump of my life at regionals helped a lot.”

But a trip to nationals is also an opportunity for the Billings West product to not only represent MSU, but the Treasure State on the national stage.

“I’m really glad that I’m able to do it and be the first in school history again,” Coey said. “I’m really glad it’s someone from Montana that’s able to represent Montana State.”

Coey becomes the 13th Bobcat woman to reach the NCAA Championships, but won’t be the only female making the trip from Bozeman. Montana State’s 4x400m relay team is also competing, proving how much the MSU women’s program has elevated this season.

“I think we probably have the best MSU women’s team in school history,” Coey said. “It’s really exciting to be a part of this team, and to see all of my fellow teammates excel and have great successes.”

“It’s really built upon itself,” Weese said on the success of the MSU women. “It’s been that situation where they’ve raised each other’s ability level, but to see so many school records from every event group is really an exciting thing for our program, and also that so many of them will be back for future years.”

Coey competes in the long jump at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene on Thursday at 5:40 p.m. PST.

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ET volleyball players Scott, Jackson compete at junior national championship | ETVarsity

Area volleyball standouts Kamdyn Scott of Tatum and Triniti Jackson of Longview helped lead their club team to the USA Volleyball Junior National Championships earlier this month in Dallas, where they finished fifth in their 17U division. The massive national tournament had over 1,000 teams competing across 26 divisions for ages 14-17, running from June […]

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The massive national tournament had over 1,000 teams competing across 26 divisions for ages 14-17, running from June 25 to July 3 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The 17U age group featured six divisions with 381 teams.

Scott and Jackson, both rising seniors, play for the Untouchables EPA, a club based in Plano that competes in the North Texas Region under coach Ty Jenkins. It was the first time their team has qualified to Nationals, and they made it to the 17-USA Division gold bracket out of pool play and went 7-2 overall from June 30 to July 3. Out of those games they won 15 sets with six set losses.

The Untouchables EPA have competed in multiple tournaments in Dallas this year as well as national qualifier tournaments in Philadelphia, Kansas City and Chicago. They finished second at the Chicago qualifier, earning their Nationals bid. There they got to play teams from across the country in front of hundreds of college recruiters. In the 17U open division just above theirs, they got to watch players committed to D1 programs like Wisconsin, Nebraska and Louisville.

“It was really cool. It’s fun to see talent from other states because you just see Texas all the time, so it’s cool to see how other states play, and it kind of gives you a look for college,” said Scott. “I just think as a team we all did super good, and I’m going to really miss those girls next year.”

Scott plays outside hitter for Tatum Lady Eagles volleyball (612 kills, 367 digs, 74 blocks, 74 aces and 28 assists in 2024) and Jackson plays setter for the Longview Lady Lobos (635 assists, 482 digs, 401 kills, 71 aces and 52 blocks in 2024) . Their friendship dates to when they were little kids and the two first started playing volleyball together at the Wrecking Crew, a club based in Longview. During their high school careers representing Tatum and Longview, they’ve also made weekly trips to Plano to train and compete at the highest level in club volleyball.

Jackson faced adversity this summer when she fractured her shin bone, sidelining her for 12 weeks of the club season. After recovering from surgery, she made a comeback to help her team earn third-place in the Kansas City qualifier and the second-place finish in Chicago.

“Triniti doesn’t just lead on the court—she gives back off the court as well,” said Chaka Jackson, head volleyball coach at Longview. “She coaches with Wrecking Crew Volleyball and offers private lessons to many young athletes in her community, mentoring the next generation of players with heart and dedication… We are beyond proud of Triniti’s hard work, resilience, and leadership both on and off the court.”

Competing on the national stage was a longtime goal for both girls, and by the end of summer they’ll be making their decisions about where to further their athletic careers and education. They’ve been as diligent in the classroom as they are on the court, with Scott currently second in her class and Jackson completing 17 credits already at Kilgore College to put her on track for achieving her associate’s degree by Spring 2026.

Scott, a four-year starter in both volleyball and basketball, is weighing options for either route. She’s balanced commitments to each sport this summer, including a weekend at the Columbia Women’s Basketball Camp in late June in New York City, where she was selected the camp MVP, and an upcoming Select 40 circuit national tournament July 18-21 in Hamilton, Ohio with her travel team, Texas Platinum. Her summer volleyball plans will continue with a July 16 camp at Louisiana Tech and an Aug. 1-2 camp at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

It’s a demanding schedule, but for a driven athlete like Scott, she wouldn’t have it any other way.

“Sports is kind of my passion, so I don’t really get too tired of it,” she said.

For her impending senior volleyball season at Tatum, Scott is confident in her team and prepared to guide the underclassmen. Last year, Scott helped lead the Lady Eagles to a 40-6 record and district, bi-district and area championship wins. The program has won back-to-back undefeated district titles since the 2018 season.

“I think we’ll handle business in district and everything. And I’m just ready to play. It’s my last go. I’m with all my best friends, so I’m excited,” said Scott.

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Who was the top Zeeland East High athlete of the quarter century?

With the century a quarter done, the Holland Sentinel is selecting its top 25 athletes from the past quarter century. We will start with the top 25 from each school and move on to the top 25 overall male and female high school athletes from the past 25 years. Athletes must be graduated to be […]

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With the century a quarter done, the Holland Sentinel is selecting its top 25 athletes from the past quarter century.

We will start with the top 25 from each school and move on to the top 25 overall male and female high school athletes from the past 25 years.

Athletes must be graduated to be eligible.

Today: Zeeland East (several are from before the split, so there are more on this list to keep it fair as far as 25 at a specific high school).

Justin Barkel

Class of 2005

In the last class before the Zeeland split, Justin Barkel was a versatile swimmer at the highest level. As a senior, he won the Division 1 state championship in the 200 IM and 100 breaststroke. He was all-state multiple years before swimming at Grand Valley State and earning NCAA All-American honors.

TJ Beelen

Class of 2012

As a senior, TJ Beelen became just the second person in state history to record a 200-foot-plus discus throw on his way to the state championship. Finished runner-up in the shot put and was all-state in track and field multiple years. Also was all-state in football as a defensive lineman and went to Southern Illinois to play both sports.

Adam Berghorst

Class of 2019

Adam Berghorst earned all-state honors in football and baseball as defensive tackle and pitcher. Selected in the MLB draft but opted to play both sports at Michigan State. Was dominating run stopper as a defensive tackle on the football field but proved to be even better on the mound.

Johnathan Berghorst

Class of 2017

A two-sport star, Johnathan Berghorst won a state title in shot put and also earned all-state honors in football and track twice before playing football at Central Michigan. Berghorst was a dominant defensive lineman for the Chix, earning all-state honors, then was a multi-year state qualifier in track and field, culminating in a state championship, all while playing baseball in the spring, too.

Aliyah Boeve

Class of 2019

One of the fiercest athletes in area history, Aliyah Boeve won the indoor state shot put title as a senior and was all-state in shot put and discus multiple years (finishing second and third twice) with distances that would have been all-state for the boys. She also was an all-conference volleyball player multiple years. She competes in track and field at Central Michigan.

Boone Bonnema

Class of 2019

Starting as a freshman, Boone Bonnema made his presence known on the football field, flying to the ball as a linebacker. He was first-team all-state linebacker two years in a row and also earned all-state honors in shot put before playing football at Western Michigan.

Tag Bonnema

Class of 2022

Following in his brother’s footsteps, Tag Bonnema was also a dynamite defender on the football field and also a strong thrower in track and field. He earned all-state honors at both linebacker and defensive line during his career and was all-state in track and field in the shot put.

Brittany Casey

Class of 2014

Despite her small stature for a thrower, Brittany Casey used her strong, compact frame to become one of the top track and field athletes in state history. She earned four regional titles and three state titles in shot put and discus during her career with five all-state finishes before throwing at Western Michigan.

Drew Coffin

Class of 2009

Claimed back-to-back state titles in the 50 freestyle to lead Zeeland to state championship as a team. Also was part of state title and record-setting 400 freestyle relay before swimming at the University of Michigan.

Betsy DeJonge

Class of 2005

In the final class before the Zeeland split, Betsy DeJonge was one of the top swimmers in area history. As a senior, she was state runner-up in the 50 and 100 freestyles. She earned all-state honors in two relays as well. She was all-state and All-American in multiple events all four years before swimming at Michigan State.

Corbin DeJonge

Class of 2018

Won the state championship in the hurdles. Also was all-state in multiple individual and relay events for the Chix, leading them to a team state championship and multiple state runner-up finishes before running at Davenport.

Jordan Diekema

Class of 2007

For three years, nobody could beat Jordan Diekema in the backstroke. Diekema became the first swimmer in state history to claim three consecutive state titles in the 100-yard backstroke, a feat that has not been matched on the boys side. He was all-state in several other events and relays before swimming at Harvard and earning an NCAA cut.

Emma Drnek

Class of 2025

Was an all-state performer multiple times in cross country and track for the Chix. Led the Chix to a state runner-up finish in cross country as a senior. Will run at Michigan State next year.

Gavin Drenten

Class of 2025

Broke the school record for wrestling wins and earned all-state honors for the third time as a senior. Was named Holland Sentinel Wrestler of the Year as a senior.

Kenzie Fox

Class of 2015

With great vision, Kenzie Fox could do anything on the soccer field, even score on a free kick from near midfield in the state playoffs. She was all-state as a senior and Sentinel Player of the Year, one year after earning honorable mention plaudits. She went on to play at Grand Valley State, helping the Lakers win two NCAA national championships.

Josh Fusco

Class of 2019

Was a first-team all-state running back on the football team, leading the Chix to the state semifinals. Was also a standout baseball player and dabbled in basketball and track as well.

John Groendyk

Class of 2017

Always on the run, John Groendyk claimed the state championship in the 800 meters, leading the track and field team to the boys state championship as a senior and a sophomore. He was all-state in several events during his career and starred in cross country, too. He runs at Grand Valley where he has earned All-American honors.

Leah Gruppen

Class of 2004

Gruppen was one of the top softball pitchers in area history. She set numerous Zeeland High School records in the circle before the high school split and went on to star at Cornerstone University.

Carter Hinson

Class of 2021

In 2021, for the first time since 1977, a Zeeland wrestler claimed a state championship. Carter Hinson won the Division 2 state title at 160 pounds after a dominating career that saw him finish all-state multiple times.

Brad Horling

Class of 2011

Before making his mark as a defensive back at Grand Valley State, Brad Horling was a dominant running back at Zeeland East, claiming Sentinel Offensive Player of the Year honors as well as first-team all-state honors. He was also a dominant defensive back, making him one of the top two-way players in area history.

Tyler Keelean

Class of 2011

The top male diver in area history, Tyler Keelean won the Division 1 state championship in a D1 state record on the 1-meter board. He was conference and regional champion multiple times, earning multiple all-state honors. He went on to dive at Eastern Michigan.

Brooke Leonard

Class of 2014

While many softball pitchers dominate with speed, Brooke Leonard used her guile and arsenal of pitches to become one of the top softball players in area history. She earned all-state honors as a sophomore, junior and senior and was named Sentinel Softball Player of the Year three times before pitching at Cornerstone.

Allison Liske

Class of 2007

Ushering in the dominant era of throwing for Zeeland East, Allison Liske still holds the school record in the shot put and discus despite several other Chix claiming state championships. Liske was a state champion in the shot put and three times a runner-up in the shot put and discus to future Olympian Mary Angell. Also was all-conference in basketball before competing in track and field at the University of Michigan.

Meg Morehouse

Class of 2019

In a display of elite defense on both the basketball court and soccer field, Meg Morehouse became one of the top defensive two-sport athletes in area history. She earned all-state honors in basketball multiple times and is the Chix record holder for assists and steals. She was all-state in soccer as a senior defender, leading the Chix to their first regional final. Morehouse plays basketball at Hope College and helped the Flying Dutch to the 2022 NCAA championship.

Sara Nitz

Class of 2009

A three-sport athlete, Sara Nitz made her biggest mark with her leaping ability. She won the state championship in the high jump as a senior and was all-state multiple times. Also was an all-conference basketball and volleyball player. Went to Michigan for track and earned All-Big Ten honors in the high jump.

Suenomi Norinh

Class of 2019

One of the most versatile athletes in the history of the state of Michigan, Suenomi Norinh was named Miss Track and Field of Michigan as a senior when she won the state championship in the high jump, long jump and 100 hurdles, while finishing runner-up in 300 hurdles. She won the high jump as a junior as well and was all-state three years in track and field. Also played volleyball before running track at Missouri.

Jenna Plewes

Class of 2004

This all-state basketball player set the Zeeland High School scoring record before going on to break records at Cornerstone University and earn a spot in the Cornerstone Athletics Hall of Fame.

Sophie Riemersma

Class of 2018

One of the most dominant athletes in one sport, Sophie Riemersma was also dominant in multiple sports despite her volleyball focus. She was all-state in volleyball three times, including being named a Miss Volleyball of Michigan finalist as a senior. She was honorable mention all-state in basketball, scoring more than 1,000 points in her career and breaking the school record for rebounds. She also was all-state twice in the high jump before heading to Miami (Ohio) for volleyball.

Korey VanDussen

Class of 2009

Leading Zeeland East all the way to the state finals at the Breslin Center, Korey VanDussen was one of the top basketball players in area history. He was first-team all-state and led the Chix to unprecedented success. He went on to play at the NCAA Division I level at UNC-Greensboro.

Taylor Waterway

Class of 2019

Another dominant thrower for the Chix, Taylor Waterway won the state championship in the discus and earned all-state honors multiple years in track and field in the shot put and discus. Her best throw would have been all-state in the boys meet her junior and senior years. Also played volleyball before throwing at Indiana Wesleyan.

Paige Westra

Class of 2022

Making history, Paige Westra became the first female to earn first-team all-state honors in football in the state of Michigan. She was also all-state in soccer and track and field, concurrently in a stunning spring. She set the Chix season and career scoring record in soccer with 65 goals in just three years and was state runner-up in the shot put, earning all-state track and field honors for the fourth time. She will continue in track and field at Grand Valley State.

Contact sports editor Dan D’Addona at Dan.D’Addona@hollandsentinel.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter @DanDAddona or Facebook @HollandSentinelSports.

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Teesside stories you might have missed this week

From a lost cache of photographs of a folklore festival to the A66 dualling plan being approved – here are some of the stories from Teesside you might have missed this week. Stray puppy recruited by police force Eight-week-old Jager was found running around the streets of Hartlepool before he was rescued [Durham Police] A […]

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From a lost cache of photographs of a folklore festival to the A66 dualling plan being approved – here are some of the stories from Teesside you might have missed this week.

Stray puppy recruited by police force

Jager the Belgian Malinois puppy. He has tan-coloured fur, which is black around his big eyes and nose. His ears are standing up but the tips have flopped down and are pointing at the floor. His head is poking out of a large police dog handler vest. — Eight-week-old Jager was found running around the streets of Hartlepool before he was rescued [Durham Police]

A police force has gained a new four-legged recruit after it adopted a stray puppy.

Jager, an eight-week-old Belgian Malinois, was found running around the streets of Hartlepool last week before he was taken in by animal charity Stray Aid, Durham Police said.

After seeing the young pup’s potential, the organisation contacted the force’s Dog Support Unit to see if there was a job for him.

Hundreds of dead fish in lake after hot weather

Several fish are floating on the surface of a lake among sticks and a tin can. — The fish fatalities have been explained by hot weather and a drop in dissolved oxygen levels [Alec Brown]

Hundreds of fish have died in a park lake after a significant drop in oxygen levels due to increased water temperatures.

Residents spotted the fish floating on the surface of the lake at Locke Park, Redcar, Teesside.

The Environment Agency (EA) investigated and determined it had been caused by “natural factors”.

A66 dualling approved again after review delay

A Google Street View screenshot of the A66 at Kirkby Thore in Cumbria. The road is single carriage, with heavy traffic. — The government said the work would reduce journey times on the route across northern England by up to 12 minutes [Google]

A plan to dual the A66 has been approved again, a year after the government put the scheme on hold.

The project to widen the road, which runs from Penrith to Scotch Corner, was approved by the previous Conservative government, but when Labour won the election last July it put the plan on hold to review a “black hole” in the public purse.

The Department for Transport (DfT) has now confirmed the work in a £92bn national package announced on Tuesday.

Water polo team ‘dreaming’ of winning top division

The Sedgefield Water Polo team are gathered in their trunks waving two towels saying Sedgefield Water Polo Club. The whole team look delighted raising their hands in the air. — Sedgefield Water Polo team have been promoted to Division One of the British Water Polo League [Sedgefield Water Polo Club]

A men’s water polo team will be entering Division One and competing for a place in European competitions after four back to back promotions.

The Sedgefield Water Polo Club will represent their County Durham town and nearby Newton Aycliffe in the top flight of the British Water Polo League from September.

The men’s team was created in 2021 and started playing at the bottom of the pyramid in Division Five.

Photos showcase early days of folklore festival

A 1960s picture showing several young women in red and white dresses with young men in background wearing light blue shirts and talking to each other. They are lined up alongside a brick building. A young man in middle of photo is wearing a Native American outfit with traditional headdress. — This year is Billingham International Folklore Festival’s 60th anniversary [Walter Crinnion]

A treasure trove of previously unseen photographs that showcase the early years of a folklore festival have been revealed.

The images capture the spectacle of the Billingham International Folklore Festival (BIFF) from 1968 to the early 1970s.

The shots were all taken by keen amateur photographer Walter Crinnion before his death in 1974.

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Southside grad to continue athletic career at NCWC – Washington Daily News

Southside grad to continue athletic career at NCWC Published 8:19 pm Sunday, July 13, 2025 1 of 4 Southside High School graduate I’Kiriyah Minor will continue her athletic career at NC Wesleyan, where she will run track. She expects to continue to participate in the 100-yard dash, long jump, triple jump and at least one […]

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Southside High School graduate I’Kiriyah Minor will continue her athletic career at NC Wesleyan, where she will run track. She expects to continue to participate in the 100-yard dash, long jump, triple jump and at least one relay team. (Jason O. Boyd | Washington Daily News)

Southside High School graduate I’Kiriyah Minor was joined by her coaches and family members to announce her college intentions earlier this week. (Jason O. Boyd | Washington Daily News)

CHOCOWINITY, N.C. — If you ever watched I’Kiriyah Minor play sports at Southside High School, you probably got the feeling she could excel at any game she played.

During the fall, she was one of the standouts on the volleyball team. In the winter, she led the girls’ basketball team in several categories. In the spring, she made it to the Class 1-A state track and field championships after success in several competitions.

It’s track that has Minor’s attention and is the sport she will continue to play in college. She announced her intention on Monday to run for the track and field team at NC Wesleyan.

“At first, I was like, I was struggling really bad because I didn’t know if I was going to go to college or not,” said Minor, who considered putting sports aside and going to Pitt Community College. “So at first, I was going to go to Pitt if I didn’t get any scholarships. So I applied.

“I ended up getting help with a coach. And he told me to apply to his school because he got it when he saw me at track season. So I applied and like a week later, I got an email. And that day I got the email, I was like so excited.”

She intends to pursue a criminal justice degree at NCWC.

“I was so excited. Like I couldn’t think about anything else but that. I’m glad they gave me the opportunity to be in track.”

While she hasn’t made an official visit, she said she’s familiar with the campus and the college life she’ll be getting into now that she’s graduated from Southside.

“I’m currently in a group chat with all the coaches and some people that’s going to be running track with me,” Minor said. “I ended up making friends with some people on the track team.”

She’s taken some time off but will get back into the swing of things now that her college future is decided. And she’s excited to get that part of her life off and rolling.

“For track, it’s like it’s easier to meet your accomplishments,” Minor said. “And for one, it’s like an individual sport. So you get to focus more on yourself rather than just a whole team.

“I can’t wait, though. I’m really eager. But I know there’s going to be some competition because our school is not so big. But once you get to a college level, you’re going to have competition.

But that makes me even more excited because instead of just going to a college and there are no people to compete against, I’m just glad there’s going to be more athletic and talented people that I can compete against.”

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Emily Ausmus Hat Trick Leads U.S. Women Past Netherlands

World Championships: Emily Ausmus Hat Trick Leads U.S. Women Past Netherlands Emily Ausmus scored a hat trick Sunday as the United States took control of Group B with an 11-9 win over the Netherlands. The U.S. led most of the way. Goals by Ausmus and Jovana Sekulic gave the U.S. a 9-5 lead late in […]

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World Championships: Emily Ausmus Hat Trick Leads U.S. Women Past Netherlands

Emily Ausmus scored a hat trick Sunday as the United States took control of Group B with an 11-9 win over the Netherlands.

The U.S. led most of the way. Goals by Ausmus and Jovana Sekulic gave the U.S. a 9-5 lead late in the third quarter. When Simone van der Kraats got the Dutch within 10-8 with 6:43 left, Emma Lineback had a ready answer. Amanda Longan backed the effort with eight saves.

Lineback scored on both of her shots. Ryann Neushul added two goals.

Lieke Rogge led Netherlands with three goals. Van de Kraats scored twice, but the U.S. limited her to 2-for-8 shooting. The U.S. has six points to lead Group B, with bottom-of-the-group Argentina next in the opening round.

China got its first win with a 29-9 decision over Argentina. Sanfeng Nong led the way with four goals and five assists. Yixin Shao shot 4-for-4 and added three assists, and Shang Zhou also scored four times.

Elsewhere on the third day at the OCBC Aquatic Centre and second day of women’s play, Australia pulled out a 19-15 slugfest over Italy. Alice Williams orchestrated the onslaught with four goals and five assists. Abby Andrews added five and two, and Charlize Andrews and Tilly Kearns each tallied hat tricks.

Chiara Ranalli led Italy with six goals, as the Italians fall to third in Group A.

Hungary turned up its offense with a 33-13 win over Japan, converting its 42 shots at a 79 percent rate. Vanda Valyi couldn’t miss, shooting 6-for-6 with three assists. Kata Hajdu scored seven goals and two assists, Natasa Rybanska was a perfect 5-for-5 shooting and Rita Keszthelyi tossed in five goals and five assists.

Greece also hit 30 goals in a 31-7 thumping of Croatia. Stefania Santa lit it up with five goals and six assists, while Foteini Tricha had five and three. Vasiliki Plevritou shot 4-for-4.

Cassidy Bell made eight saves as Great Britain shut down South Africa, 12-3. Lily Turner scored four goals. Toula Falvey and Harriet Dickens contributed hat tricks.

Mariona Terre and Martina Terre combined for eight saves as Spain limited France to one goal after halftime in a 23-6 romp. Anni Espar (two goals) and Bea Ortiz (one goal) dished four assists each. Elena Ruiz scored four times.

Morgan McDowell scored eight goals on 11 shots as New Zealand navigated past Singapore, 22-7.

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