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Cowboys Kicker Brandon Aubrey Drills Cheerleader in Head With Errant Kickoff

📺: #WASvsDAL on FOX📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/4Pz9fwS2OEIn the first half of his team’s battle against the Washington Commanders, the usually reliable Brandon Aubrey lined up for a kickoff and shanked it. Badly. So badly it went nearly sideways out of bounds and beelined towards an unsuspecting Cowboys cheerleader with her back to the field. Despite the […]

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Cowboys Kicker Brandon Aubrey Drills Cheerleader in Head With Errant Kickoff

📺: #WASvsDAL on FOX
📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/4Pz9fwS2OEIn the first half of his team’s battle against the Washington Commanders, the usually reliable Brandon Aubrey lined up for a kickoff and shanked it. Badly. So badly it went nearly sideways out of bounds and beelined towards an unsuspecting Cowboys cheerleader with her back to the field. Despite the heroic efforts of a sideline photographer, Aubrey’s kick accidentally drilled the cheerleader in the back of her head. Thankfully she appeared to be totally fine afterwards.

The Dallas Cowboys are staring down the barrel of a rather consequential offseason but had one more game to play before the 2024 season finished. And, true to form this year, they couldn’t escape without one more comical lowlight.

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See photos as Loy Norrix athletes sign to play at K

KALAMAZOO, MI –– Thirteen Loy Norrix athletes celebrated signing day on Tuesday, May 20. Students and families filled the auditorium at Loy Norrix High School as the athletes signed one-by-one. The colleges these athletes committed to ranged from University of Arizona, Ferris State, Kalamazoo College, Olivet, Albion and Hillsdale. The sports represented in this signing […]

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KALAMAZOO, MI –– Thirteen Loy Norrix athletes celebrated signing day on Tuesday, May 20.

Students and families filled the auditorium at Loy Norrix High School as the athletes signed one-by-one.

The colleges these athletes committed to ranged from University of Arizona, Ferris State, Kalamazoo College, Olivet, Albion and Hillsdale.

The sports represented in this signing day included football, lacrosse, soccer, wrestling, cheer, track and field, baseball and wheelchair tennis.

Athletic Director Andrew Laboe was most proud of how these student-athletes exemplified both parts of their job: In the classroom and in their games.

Of the top 100 GPA’s in the senior class, 51 were student-athletes.

Of the top 20, 12 were athletes.

Of the top 10, six were athletes.

The students that signed to play at the next level are as follows:

  • Xander Frost, University of Arizona wheelchair tennis
  • Sahriah Casey, Ferris State cheer
  • Elliot Anderson, K-College track and field
  • Jack Nicolai, K-College lacrosse
  • Will Dominianni, K-College football
  • Anna Courtney, K-College soccer
  • Eiden Jonaitis, K-College lacrosse
  • Cristian Vargas, K-College soccer
  • Cale Cook, K-College football and lacrosse
  • Zelda Molitor, K-College soccer
  • Rashad Waller, Olivet football
  • Isaac Scarvarda, Hillsdale baseball
  • Heaven Cole, Albion wrestling

MLive photojournalist Devin Anderson-Torrez was there to document the event.

To see all the photos from signing day, click on the gallery at the top of the page or visit this link.

To see some of the best photos from the day, scroll below.

Lox Norrix signing day

Sahriah Casey signs with Ferris State at Loy Norrix High School’s signing day for its future college athletes on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Loy Norrix High School. Casey will join the cheer and stunt team at Ferris State.(Devin Anderson-Torrez | MLive.com)

Lox Norrix signing day

Cristian Vargas signs with Kalamazoo College at Loy Norrix High School’s signing day for its future college athletes on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Loy Norrix High School. Vargas will play soccer at K-College.(Devin Anderson-Torrez | MLive.com)

Lox Norrix signing day

Isaac Scavarda signs with Hillsdale at Loy Norrix High School’s signing day for its future college athletes on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Loy Norrix High School. Scarvarda will play baseball at Hillsdale.(Devin Anderson-Torrez | MLive.com)

Lox Norrix signing day

Zelda Molitor signs with Kalamazoo College at Loy Norrix High School’s signing day for its future college athletes on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Loy Norrix High School. Molitor will play soccer at K-College.(Devin Anderson-Torrez | MLive.com)

Lox Norrix signing day

All signees at Loy Norrix High School’s signing day for its future college athletes on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Loy Norrix High School. (Devin Anderson-Torrez | MLive.com)

Lox Norrix signing day

Eiden Jonaitis signs with Kalamazoo College at Loy Norrix High School’s signing day for its future college athletes on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Loy Norrix High School. Jonaitis will play lacrosse at K-College.(Devin Anderson-Torrez | MLive.com)

Lox Norrix signing day

Zelda Molitor signs with Kalamazoo College at Loy Norrix High School’s signing day for its future college athletes on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Loy Norrix High School. Molitor will play soccer at K-College.(Devin Anderson-Torrez | MLive.com)

Lox Norrix signing day

Heaven Cole signs with Albion at Loy Norrix High School’s signing day for its future college athletes on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Loy Norrix High School. Cole will wrestle for Albion. (Devin Anderson-Torrez | MLive.com)

Lox Norrix signing day

Anna Courtney signs with Kalamazoo College at Loy Norrix High School’s signing day for its future college athletes on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Loy Norrix High School. Courtney will play soccer at K-College.(Devin Anderson-Torrez | MLive.com)

Lox Norrix signing day

Xander Frost signs with Arizona at Loy Norrix High School’s signing day for its future college athletes on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Loy Norrix High School. Frost will join the Adaptive Athletic Program and play wheelchair tennis. (Devin Anderson-Torrez | MLive.com)

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A global endeavor

The sport management major is leading a global initiative to build accessible turf soccer fields in underserved communities, with the latest project underway in northern Argentina. Inspired by a childhood trip and fueled by study abroad experiences, his mission blends a love of soccer with a drive to create lasting social impact. Josh Lubetkin ’25 was […]

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A global endeavor

The sport management major is leading a global initiative to build accessible turf soccer fields in underserved communities, with the latest project underway in northern Argentina. Inspired by a childhood trip and fueled by study abroad experiences, his mission blends a love of soccer with a drive to create lasting social impact.

Josh Lubetkin ’25 was just 10 years old when he first understood the power of soccer. While visiting Israel, he watched local children play on crumbling courts and dusty patches – fields in name only. Yet, their passion was undeniable.

“These kids need a field,” Lubetkin remembers thinking.

Josh Lubetkin ’25, Elon portrait
Josh Lubetkin ’25, a senior sport management major, is the individual behind the Lubetkin Field Foundation, a grassroots initiative aimed at building free, accessible turf soccer fields for underserved communities around the world. His current focus? A mountaintop village in northern Argentina called Tilcara, where the country’s national team once trained for the 1986 World Cup.

That early spark has grown into a global mission. Now approaching graduation from Elon University, Lubetkin is leading efforts to construct turf soccer fields in underserved communities – his latest project taking shape in Tilcara, a remote mountain village in northern Argentina.

What began as a Bar Mitzvah project in Israel – raising $30,000 to build a turf field at a children’s school in Ofakim, Israel – has evolved into the Lubetkin Field Foundation, a grassroots initiative using soccer as a tool for community building.

“It’s about giving kids a vibrant space to come play,” Lubetkin said, his excitement rising above the many logistical challenges of international work. Those challenges include language barriers, coordination with local officials, and raising funds — all while balancing his responsibilities as a college student.

The idea for the Argentinian project emerged during Lubetkin’s January 2023 study abroad course, Through the Lens of ESPN, led by Associate Professor David Bockino. The class toured major athletic venues, national media outlets, and iconic soccer sites like Boca Juniors, River Plate, and Argentina’s national training facility – an experience Lubetkin ranks among his top five life moments. A lifelong fan of Messi, Di María, and Agüero, he saw Argentina’s recent World Cup victory as the perfect backdrop for his next effort.

Lubetkin in Ofakim, Israel
Lubetkin (in white) cuts a ceremonial ribbon at the opening ceremonies for the soccer field he helped build at a children’s school in Ofakim, Israel. Photo courtesy of Lubetkin.

In Tilcara, Lubetkin found both inspiration and opportunity. With help from Juan Franchini, a sport consultant and professor at the Argentine University of Enterprise (UADE), he’s navigated the cultural and administrative steps needed to bring the project to life.

Franchini emphasized the importance of the field to Tilcara, a “small and humble community of 12,000,” which has never had a public soccer facility with artificial turf.

City officials hope to build a full soccer complex, and Lubetkin’s field — located on land once used by Argentina’s national team — is the first step.

“This field has to be public and open to everyone. That’s my only requirement,” Lubetkin said. “And it has to be turf, so the community doesn’t have to worry about maintenance.”

The new field – funded once again through a $30,000 campaign – includes goals, balls, and basic equipment. Construction is already underway, with site leveling and concrete work in progress.

Franchini praised Lubetkin’s professionalism and maturity throughout the project’s easy stages.

“He works like a real colleague of sport industry,” Franchini said Lubetkin. “He is responsible and committed to his job. And he is a person you can trust because when he says something, he does it.”

Josh Lubetkin at Gran Parque Central
As part of their January 2023 study abroad course, Through the Lens of ESPN, Lubetkin and his classmates toured Gran Parque Central in Montevideo, Uruguay. Having opened in 1900, Gran Parque Central is the oldest current stadium in Americas.

Soccer has always been central to Lubetkin’s life. Though he didn’t compete at the college level, he played varsity soccer in New Jersey and has stayed connected through travel. During a semester abroad in London, he attended 23 Premier League matches – visiting nearly every stadium in the league.

As a young project leader, he admits he’s sometimes underestimated. “People don’t always think it’s real or legitimate at first,” he said. But each completed field adds to his credibility and momentum.

His ultimate vision is ambitious: to build six fields on six continents, creating accessible spaces that empower and connect communities through play. Antarctica might be the only holdout, he joked.

Although Lubetkin originally applied to Elon as a psychology major, a first-year sport management course with Assistant Professor Khirey Walker changed his path. “That class flipped the switch,” Lubetkin said. “I realized I could build a career around what I love.”

Elon student Josh Lubetkin with Lucas Paquetá
While studying in Europe, Lubetkin regularly attended Premier League matches. During one such outing, he grabbed a selfie with Lucas Paquetá, a Brazilian soccer player for West Ham United. Photo courtesy of Lubetkin.

“As a student, Josh was always locked in on the material but never afraid to crack a smile or spark some fun in class,” Walker said. “His energy, curiosity, and can-do attitude made him a standout.”

What stood out most, Walker added, was Lubetkin’s curiosity. “He consistently went above and beyond – connecting class concepts to real-world issues and his own career goals.”

Lubetkin now hopes to combine his passion for sport with a career in advertising. After graduation, he’ll head to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to work as an account coordinator for Zimmerman Advertising – a role he hopes will eventually lead him back into the sport industry.

For now, his focus remains on Tilcara and growing the Lubetkin Field Foundation. He’s managing the project solo – building a website, applying for grants, handling fundraising, and spreading the word. His ultimate goal is to turn the foundation into a formal nonprofit and expand to new global locations, with London already on the horizon.

“This has always been about more than just a field,” he said. “It’s about creating safe, joyful spaces for kids to play — and hopefully changing lives in the process.”

Interested in supporting the Lubetkin Field Foundation? Click here.

Thanks to the Lubetkin Field Foundation, this plot of land in Tilcara, Argentina, will soon become the community’s first public soccer field with artificial turf.
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George Mason Women's Soccer to Host Upcoming College ID Clinic

FAIRFAX, Va. – Experience a day in the life of what it means to be a George Mason Women’s Soccer player! Head Coach Aaron Brunner and his staff are hosting their College ID Clinic this summer, providing prospective student-athletes with the opportunity to train in a competitive environment and showcase their skills. In this camp, campers will […]

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George Mason Women's Soccer to Host Upcoming College ID Clinic

FAIRFAX, Va. – Experience a day in the life of what it means to be a George Mason Women’s Soccer player!
 
Head Coach Aaron Brunner and his staff are hosting their College ID Clinic this summer, providing prospective student-athletes with the opportunity to train in a competitive environment and showcase their skills.
 
In this camp, campers will be challenged, replicating the same level of training sessions that our student-athletes experience all year.
 
The clinic will take place on July 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the George Mason Stadium in Fairfax, Virginia, and is open to players in grades 8 through 12
 
REGISTER NOW
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These seven Damonte Ranch High athletes will sign college letters of intent

Seven Damonte Ranch High athletes will sign national letters of intent with colleges Wednesday during a signing-day ceremony at 11:10 a.m. in the Mustangs’ gym foyer. Those players, which were provided by the school’s athletic administration, include: Division II * Olivia Mares, softball, San Francisco State * Kennedy Craig, women’s Soccer, Montana State-Billings Junior college […]

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These seven Damonte Ranch High athletes will sign college letters of intent

Seven Damonte Ranch High athletes will sign national letters of intent with colleges Wednesday during a signing-day ceremony at 11:10 a.m. in the Mustangs’ gym foyer. Those players, which were provided by the school’s athletic administration, include:

Division II

* Olivia Mares, softball, San Francisco State

* Kennedy Craig, women’s Soccer, Montana State-Billings

Junior college

* Anie Morow, women’s cross country, Southwest Oregon Community College

* John Gonzalez, men’s soccer, Lake Tahoe Community College

* Antonio Melendrez, men’s soccer, Truckee Meadows Community College

* Carsen Galvin, football, Feather River Community College

* David Barajas, baseball, Feather River Community College

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Hawks set to compete at next level

Four more student-athletes from Rio Rico High School have committed to play sports next year at the college level. RRHS Class of 2025 members Jose Hernandez and Danny Knapp are set to join the running programs at Pima Community College, where they plan to compete in cross country and track for the Aztecs. × This […]

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Four more student-athletes from Rio Rico High School have committed to play sports next year at the college level.

RRHS Class of 2025 members Jose Hernandez and Danny Knapp are set to join the running programs at Pima Community College, where they plan to compete in cross country and track for the Aztecs.

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RRHS college signings

Danny Knapp competes in a sprint during a track meet at RRHS on March 26. He’s planning to continue running competitively at Pima Community College.










RRHS college signings

Ariadne Tapia, seen here setting the ball during a volleyball match last season with Nogales, is headed to Ottawa University in Surprise, Ariz.










RRHS college signings

Ariann Tapia controls the ball while playing with the Rio Rico Hawks last winter. She’s now committed to play soccer next season at GateWay Community College in Phoenix.







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Blue Mountain's Shawn Batory signs to Juniata for college soccer

Blue Mountain’s Shawn Batory signed a national letter of intent to play college soccer at Juniata College Monday afternoon surrounded by family and friends. Parents names: Deanna and Steve Batory Hometown: Schuylkill Haven College attending: Juniata College Sport athlete will be playing in college: Soccer Athletic honors: All-State, 1st Team Schuylkill League 3 years, 2nd […]

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Blue Mountain's Shawn Batory signs to Juniata for college soccer

Blue Mountain’s Shawn Batory signed a national letter of intent to play college soccer at Juniata College Monday afternoon surrounded by family and friends.

Parents names: Deanna and Steve Batory

Hometown: Schuylkill Haven

College attending: Juniata College

Sport athlete will be playing in college: Soccer

Athletic honors: All-State, 1st Team Schuylkill League 3 years, 2nd Team Schuylkill 1 year

Academic Honors: Aevidum, Phi-Sigma, Varsity Club, International Club, Strategy Club

Planned major of study: Civil Engineering

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