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COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Spaulding earns All-American Honorable Mention with national heptathlon finish

Ella Spaulding’s stellar sophomore season at Fresno State came to an end on Saturday with the conclusion of the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Ore. Spaulding, a 2023 graduate of Turlock High School, totaled 5,371 points through the seven events to place 19tH. Her finish earned her honorable mention All-American honors. […]

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Ella Spaulding’s stellar sophomore season at Fresno State came to an end on Saturday with the conclusion of the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Ore.

Spaulding, a 2023 graduate of Turlock High School, totaled 5,371 points through the seven events to place 19tH. Her finish earned her honorable mention All-American honors.

Over the two days of competition, the Bulldog standout set personal-best marks in the 100-meter hurdles at 14.09 seconds, high jump at 5 feet, 6.5 inches and the  javelin with a throw of 127 feet, 1 inch.

“I did what I wanted to do. I was super happy with that,” said Spaulding. “My coach holds me to a super high expectation, which I appreciate. He is also a very technical coach and I have gotten stronger since being with him. I am very excited for next year.”

Fresno State Athletics Strategic Communications contributed to this report

 

Rodriguez, Arizona eliminated from College World Series

The University of Arizona’s baseball team also saw their season come to a close on Sunday in the opening stages of the 2025 College World Series in Omaha, Neb.

After falling to No. 11 Coastal Carolina by a 7-4 score in the opening game of the tournament, the Wildcats lost 8-3 to Louisville in Sunday’s elimination contest. The Cardinals would go on to be eliminated by Coastal Carolina in Wednesday’s bracket final.

Arizona’s season ended at 44-21, with their latest showing at Charles Schwab Field their 19th trip to the College World Series, tied for the seventh most in the nation.

Dom Rodriguez, who graduated from Turlock High in 2021, did not appear in the Wildcats’ loss to Louisville after he pinch-hit in their loss to Coastal Carolina.

In 17 games with the ‘Cats this season, Rodriguez has had 27 plate appearances, logging five hits — including two doubles — a walk, a hit-by-pitch and a run driven in.

 



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No. 16 Florida Volleyball Rallies to Take Down No. 3 Pitt in Five Sets

Story Links Next Match: EXH PVK Olymp Praha 8/26/2025 | 7 PM Aug. 26 (Tue) / 7 PM  EXH PVK Olymp Praha LINCOLN, Neb. – After losing the first and third sets, the No. 16 Florida volleyball team earned it’s first victory […]

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LINCOLN, Neb. – After losing the first and third sets, the No. 16 Florida volleyball team earned it’s first victory of the season, rallying past No. 3 Pitt in five sets (19-25, 25-15, 15-25, 26-24, 15-13) at the AVCA First Serve Showcase on Sunday afternoon inside Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Sunday’s win marks the first for head coach Ryan Theis at the helm of Florida volleyball as well as the Gators first series victory over Pitt since 1998. It’s also the program’s first top-three win since defeating then-No. 2 Stanford on Aug. 29, 2023.

Setter Alexis Stucky had a double-double for the second-straight match, totaling 44 assists and 11 digs. The All-American guided a balanced Gator attack that finished with a .204 hitting percentage and had eight players record at least one kill throughout the five sets.

Outside Hitter Jordyn Byrd was named the AVCA Player of the Match after recording a team-high 23 kills. It marks a career-high for the redshirt sophomore, who finished with 24.5 points and added three blocks, two digs and one assist to her stat line. She closed out her debut weekend with 40 total kills, hitting .265 across two matches.

Sophomore Jaela Auguste had a standout performance, registering a career-high four aces and a career-high eight blocks to go along with nine kills and an assist.

Three additional Gators, sophomore Alec Rothe, redshirt freshman Kira Hutson and freshman Milica Vidacic, added eight kills apiece to Florida’s 60 team kills.

Florida totaled 13.0 team blocks to Pitt’s 14.0, but held the Panthers to a .186 hitting clip. Rothe and Stucky both finished with five blocks, while Hutson and Byrd had three apiece.  Vidacic also contributed two blocks as well to the team’s stat line.

Freshman libero Lily Hayes had a career-high 21 digs to lead Florida’s backcourt, while Hutson tallied a career-high 12 in her second match returning back from injury. Senior Emily Canaan and sophomore Ella Vogel were just shy of double digits, having nine and eight respectively.

After struggling at the service line on Friday, the Gators bounced back with eight aces compared to the Panthers’ five. While Auguste, Stucky, and Vogel accounted for all of Florida’s aces, sophomores Taylor Parks and Bella Lee delivered steady serves in crucial moments down the stretch.

Records:

No. 16 Florida (1-1, 0-0 SEC)

No. 3 Pitt (0-2, 0-0 ACC)

 

Series record:

Florida moves to 2-3 against Pitt (1-0 under Theis)

3-set: 1-1 | 4-set: 0-2| 5-set: 1-0

Home: 1-1 | Away: 0-1 | Neutral: 1-1

 

How It Happened

Set 1

  • The Gators opened with a 4-2 lead, but aggressive serving from Pitt allowed for a 4-0 scoring run to head into the first media timeout with a 10-6 lead. Rothe put one down out of the break, but the Panthers offensive attack maintained a 16-11 advantage. Florida kept the fight, as an ace from Vogel inched UF within three, but Pitt responded with three-straight points to extend its lead to 20-15 at the second media timeout. Following the break, points from Hutson and Vidacic crept the Gators back within three (21-18), but the Panthers closed out with a 25-19 win.

  • Set 1 Stats | .171 Hitting %| 14 Kills | 13 Assists | 12 Digs | 2.0 Blocks | 1 Ace

  • Pitt | .393 Hitting %| 13 Kills | 13 Assists | 16 Digs |4.0 Blocks | 1 Ace

Set 2

  • Points from Hutson put the Gators up 5-3 and an ace from Auguste followed by a kill from Byrd kept the momentum going, as Florida went into the media timeout up 10-7. Following the huddle, Byrd put one down to end a long rally and stretch the lead to 15-9 to force a Pitt timeout. Three-straight aces from Auguste and a block from Byrd extended the Gator lead to 20-11, but the Panthers rallied with three-straight points before an ace from Vogel sealed the 25-15 win for the Gators.

  • Set 2 Team Stats |.167 Hitting %| 10 Kills | 8 Assists | 14 Digs |4.0 Blocks |5 Aces

  • Pitt| .033 Hitting %| 7 Kills | 7 Assists | 12 Digs | 2.0 Blocks | 0 Aces

Set 3

  • A kill from Rothe ended a Pitt 5-0 scoring run behind the serving of 2024 Player of the Year Oliva Babcock. Gator errors allowed for the Panthers to take a 10-4 lead heading into the first media timeout. Florida continued to find its rhythm, falling to a 9-15 deficit, but back-to-back blocks from Auguste helped the Gators inch back within six. Pitt recorded two-straight blocks to extend their lead and come away with a 25-15 win.

  • Set 3 Team Stats | .000 Hitting %|7 Kills | 7 Assists |10 Digs |3.0 Blocks | 0 Aces

  • Pitt |.152 Hitting %| 11 Kills | 10 Assists | 16 Digs |4.0 Blocks | 2 Aces

Set 4

  • The Gators fell to an early 6-2 deficit, but a slide from Auguste and a kill from Vidacic kept Florida within striking distance heading into the first media timeout trailing 7-10. A dump from Stucky followed by an ace from Vogel inched the Gators within one, but errors allowed for the Panthers to stretch their lead to 16-12. A slide from Auguste and back-to-back kills from Byrd closed the gap, making the score 16’s across the board. Points were exchanged heading into the final moments of set four, as Byrd put one down off an assist from Parks to head into the final media timeout with a 20-19 lead. With the race to 25 inching near, a Babcock ace gave Pitt match point, 24-23, but a block from Auguste and Stucky tied it back up to 24 and sent the sophomore to the service line where she recorded her fourth ace of the match to take it to five after giving the Gators a 26-24 victory.

  • Set 4 Team Stats | .378 Hitting %|20 Kills |19 Assists |17 Digs |2.0 Blocks |2 Aces

  • Pitt | .263 Hitting %|13 Kills |10 Assists |10 Digs |3.0 Blocks |1 Ace

Set 5

  • In the final set where winner takes all, the Gators battled point-for-point until Pitt attacking errors gave Florida an 8-5 lead. Florida maintained a three-point advantage until an ace and two Panther kills evened the score at 11. From there, the two teams traded points until Byrd recorded back-to-back kills to clinch the upset and come away with a  15-13 fifth-set victory.

  • Set 5 Team Stats | .320 Hitting %| 9 Kills |9 Assists |17 Digs |2.0 Blocks |0 Aces

  • Pitt |.105 Hitting %| 10 Kills | 10 Assists |13 Digs |1.0 Blocks | 1 Ace

Head Coach Ryan Theis‘ Opening Statement…
“Just an amazing team effort. I think everybody who isn’t injured got in and helped in different stretches and made big plays. Whether it was to give somebody else a break or come in and serve a couple points, Bella and Taylor had great serves off the bench. It’s fun watching these guys compete, they are a fun group.”

Coach Theis on the team’s overall fight throughout opening weekend…

“Playing really good teams in the beginning, I always say we are going to see what’s broken. So yeah, we have things to get better at, but one thing I am now aware of, is that these guys have character, grit and they are never going to give up.”

Alexis Stucky on what this win means for the season and for the team…

“When you play great teams, they are going to expose some things. So, there are definitely things that we need to go back and work on, but it’s a great start for the team. We are only going to get better, so this was a really good showing for us.”

Jordyn Byrd on walking us through match point…

“Before Taylor served, I looked at every single person on the court and I said, “Listen, I don’t care what you do, but cover because when Stucky sets me I’m swinging, no matter what.” With this being my actual first year competing, having my teammates support has given me all the confidence to go out there and produce what I can.”

Notables

  • All players eligible for play saw action in Sunday’s match

  • Florida is now 1-0 in five-set matches this season

  • The Gators sit 1-1 in neutral-site matchups in 2025

  • UF moves to 1-0 against national ranked top-5 teams in 2025

  • The Gators are 1-1 against teams ranked in the AVCA Top-25 this season

  • Florida is now 1-0 when playing on a Sunday

  • The Gators even to 1-1 in August matches

  • Florida is now 1-1 against ACC Opponents

  • Six Gators either set or tied a career high:

  •  Alexis Stucky recorded her second double-double match of the season, 12th career

  • One Gator finished with double-digit kills:

  • Three Gators finished with double-digit digs for the first time since Nov. 20, 2024:

Up Next
The Gators return to the O’Dome for back-to-back home matches this week, beginning with an exhibition against international opponent PVK Olymp Praha on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. Admission is free, and the first 500 fans will receive a Florida volleyball team photo card. Florida then opens its regular-season home slate on Sunday, Aug. 31, hosting Norfolk State at 1 p.m. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a team poster. Check out list of 2025 Florida volleyball home promotions.

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ROLL THE TAPE: Randle HS 2025 Fall Media Day Hype Video

Here are the UTMB Athletes of the Week, as we progress through the opening stages of the Fall season. … Britney Solomon — Pearland Volleyball Doug Brown (VYPE) With the departure of District MVP Kimanni Rugley to graduation and the transfer of first-teamer Avery Koonsen to rival Dawson, Pearland’s offensive identity faced a reset entering […]

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Britney Solomon — Pearland Volleyball

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With the departure of District MVP Kimanni Rugley to graduation and the transfer of first-teamer Avery Koonsen to rival Dawson, Pearland’s offensive identity faced a reset entering this season. Junior outside hitter Britney Solomon has wasted no time filling the void.

Solomon has emerged as a dynamic all-around presence for the Lady Oilers, already tallying nearly 120 kills while also leading the team in both receptions (184) and digs (89). Her ability to impact the game from multiple areas of the court has been essential as Pearland navigates its early schedule with a 9-8 mark.

Now, with district play looming, the challenge only grows. Matchups against perennial contenders like Dawson, Shadow Creek, and Manvel will test Pearland’s retooled lineup — but Solomon’s poise and production give the Oilers a steady foundation.

Still just a junior, Solomon is proving to be more than a stopgap solution. She’s becoming the centerpiece of a program in transition.

Caylee Young — Clear Springs Volleyball

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Some players elevate a team. Others help define it. For Clear Springs, junior outside hitter Caylee Young increasingly feels like both.

Coming off a standout sophomore season — where she led the Chargers in kills (496) and receptions (676), and added 345 digs — Young was named first-team, all-district and recently committed to Texas Tech as of June. But she’s not coasting on past success.8

Just a few weeks into the new season, Young is already trending toward an even bigger year, positioning herself as a potential District 24-6A MVP candidate.

She’s also helped guide Clear Springs to a strong 11–2 start, including a third-place finish at the prestigious John Turner Classic – a competition in which Young was named to the All-Tournament team.

Some of the most critical wins for the Chargers, thus far, include ones over Harlan, Lake Travis, Friendswood, Atascocita, and Pearland — programs known for their pedigree.

Steady, explosive, and still evolving, Young’s presence gives the Chargers more than just numbers. She gives them an edge.

Isabella Law — Shadow Creek Volleyball

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As the setter — and de facto “quarterback” — of the Shadow Creek offense, senior Isabella Law is the kind of player whose value often extends beyond the box score. But even the numbers are hard to ignore.

In 2024, Law put together a staggering stat line: 1,341 assists, 410 digs, 87 aces, and 76 kills. Now in her final season, she’s taken on even greater importance for a Sharks squad navigating early injuries and a tough 22-6A slate.

It’s no secret that Shadow Creek made program history last fall by reaching the Regional Final for the first time ever. Their 6–5 start to 2025 might seem slightly more modest, but it comes with signs of promise — most notably a silver finish at the Dickinson Tournament this past weekend.

With district tests looming against powerhouses like Dawson and Manvel, Law’s leadership and consistency will be vital. And if her track record is any indication, Shadow Creek’s chances of another postseason run remain firmly intact.

Addison Musgrove — Lutheran South Academy Volleyball

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For Lutheran South Academy, sophomore Addison Musgrove isn’t just following in the footsteps of her older sister, Kirra — a former LSA standout now at Texas A&M — she’s carving out a reputation of her own.

Listed as a setter, Musgrove has proven to be far more than that. Her all-around impact is already showing through a stat line that includes team-leading marks in both kills (73) and assists (132), along with 52 digs — a reflection of her versatility and court awareness.

As a freshman, Musgrove earned District Newcomer of the Year and second-team all-state honors. Now, she’s building on that momentum, helping the Pioneers to a 9–1 start to the 2025 season.

With their sights set on surpassing last year’s TAPPS 5A Regional Final appearance, LSA is leaning on its depth, talent — and the poise of a young standout already playing well beyond her years.

Amelie Webb — Clear Lake Volleyball

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Clear Lake is off to a promising start this fall, opening the season at 6–3 with quality wins over George Ranch, Bellaire, and La Porte. At the heart of it all is senior Amelie Webb, whose all-around ability continues to be a steady force for the Falcons.

A setter-outside hitter hybrid, Webb’s versatility makes her one of the most valuable players on the floor. So far, she’s tallied 73 assists, 59 digs, and 50 kills — a well-rounded set of numbers that speaks to her adaptability.

After just missing the postseason in 2024, Clear Lake is eyeing a return to the playoff picture — and Webb’s consistency will be key in navigating a competitive district slate that includes matchups with Clear Springs, Deer Park, Clear Falls, and Clear Creek.

As the schedule intensifies, so too will the spotlight on Webb, along with teammates Peyton Aldridge (Sr. S), Landry Youngdahl (Jr. OH), and Natalie Herlambang (Jr. L) — leaders whose contributions continue to shape the Falcons’ identity on both sides of the ball.



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No. 1 Nebraska volleyball sweeps No. 6 Stanford in Sunday match

The No. 1 Nebraska Cornhuskers (2-0) concluded the AVCA First Serve on Sunday against No. 6 Stanford (1-1). The Huskers dominated the match (25-13, 25-19, 25-14), sweeping the Cardinal. Nebraska never let Stanford get too close for comfort, keeping the Cardinal at bay and holding them to an attack percentage of .094 with only 31 […]

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The No. 1 Nebraska Cornhuskers (2-0) concluded the AVCA First Serve on Sunday against No. 6 Stanford (1-1). The Huskers dominated the match (25-13, 25-19, 25-14), sweeping the Cardinal.

Nebraska never let Stanford get too close for comfort, keeping the Cardinal at bay and holding them to an attack percentage of .094 with only 31 kills. The Huskers, meanwhile, finished with a .385 attack percentage, delivering 46 kills and only suffering nine errors.

Baylor transfer Allie Sczech led Nebraska on offense, going 12-of-25 for an attack percentage of .400. Rebekah Allick finished 11-of-15 on the night, hitting .600 and earning a team-high five blocks.

Harper Murray also reached double digits in kills, going 10-of-26 and nearly getting a double-double with nine digs. Andi Jackson notably finished with a .500 attack percentage in the win, going 5-of-8, and delivered four blocks.

Bergen Reilly finished with 36 set assists, nine digs, and four kills off seven attacks. Laney Choboy and Olivia Mauch co-led the Huskers defensively, both earning 12 digs on the afternoon.

Nebraska hits the road for the first time this season, traveling down to Nashville to face Lipscomb on Friday night. The first serve is set for 6 p.m. on ESPN+.

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Field Hockey Picked to Finish First in NJAC Preseason Coaches Poll

Story Links GLASSBORO, NJ – Rowan’s field hockey team, the four-time conference champion, has been picked to finish first again as the NJAC released the 2025 Preseason Coaches Poll. The Profs received six of a possible seven first-place votes. Rowan went 6-0 in the league last year and defeated TCNJ at […]

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GLASSBORO, NJ – Rowan’s field hockey team, the four-time conference champion, has been picked to finish first again as the NJAC released the 2025 Preseason Coaches Poll. The Profs received six of a possible seven first-place votes.

Rowan went 6-0 in the league last year and defeated TCNJ at home to capture its fourth straight NJAC title. It was the 11th conference championship in the history of the program and the fifth under head coach Michelle Andre.

The Profs reached the NCAA Championship for the fourth consecutive season. Rowan defeated #16 Ursinus in the first round, before falling to #3 Tufts in the second round, ending the year with a 15-8 record and the #22 ranking in the final NFHCA Poll.

Senior All-American Tess Herman, the 2024 NJAC Defensive Player of the Year, is among the leading returnees for the Profs.

The Coaches’ Poll has TCNJ picked second, followed by Montclair State, Stockton (dark horse choice), Kean, Ramapo and William Paterson.

The Profs open the season at home on Friday, August 29 when they host Ursinus at 4 p.m. at Coach Richard Wackar Stadium.

FULL SEASON PREVIEW TO COME ON TUESDAY 8/26 on ROWANATHLETICS.COM

 



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CUI Women’s Volleyball Voted Top 3 in PacWest Preseason Poll

Story Links IRVINE, Calif. – Before you know it, the first serve of a brand new women’s volleyball season will be upon us! This week the PacWest Conference Preseason Polls are being announced for all the fall sports with women’s volleyball leading things off. Concordia University Irvine was voted third by the league’s […]

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IRVINE, Calif. – Before you know it, the first serve of a brand new women’s volleyball season will be upon us!

This week the PacWest Conference Preseason Polls are being announced for all the fall sports with women’s volleyball leading things off. Concordia University Irvine was voted third by the league’s volleyball coaches, coming off a tie for fourth place a yar ago in head coach Eryn Leja-Martin‘s first season at the helm.

The Golden Eagles welcome back a good portion of last year’s team including a pair of former All-PacWest honorees. First Team All-Conference selection Kayden Croy is now a junior and led CUI last fall with over 350 kills and 410 points. She also racked up 1.79 digs per set. 

CUI senior Caitlin Jarrell was a Second Team All-PacWest selection in 2023 as a sophomore, and hit .291 with 230 kills as a junior with 79 total blocks. Delaney Gregg returns as another key middle blocker entering her sophomore campaign. Gregg was first on the team a year ago with 20 solo blocks and averaged 0.90 blocks per set as well.

Redshirt sophomores Dominique VadeBoncoeur and Celia Dowell are also back for the 2025 campaign. Dowell is the leading returner with 259 digs last year (2.42 digs/set) and played a chunk of games in the libero jersey.  Meanwhile, sophomore setter Macy Scheer handed out 110 assists as a true freshman.

Twin sisters Mattie and Cassie Prior join Ally Scheidle as part of a strong senior class. Mattie Prior serves as the team representative on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and is also the SAAC President at Concordia as well as the PacWest SAAC President.

In addition to those nine talented returners, CUI added a crop of 11 new Golden Eagles. CLICK HERE for the Full Article on Coach Leja-Martin’s First Recruiting Class

The ladies are gearing up to host the Golden Eagle Classic and begin the regular season the first week of September. It is a three-day tournament from Thursday, Sept. 4 to Saturday, Sept. 6 with six games being played at Concordia.

The Golden Eagles will play their first two games on Friday, Sept 5 at 12:30 p.m. against Western Oregon and then at 7:00 p.m. that night against Cal State Dominguez Hills.

CLICK HERE for the full CUI women’s volleyball schedule

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