EUGENE, Ore. – Wichita State track and field athletes, Aurora Wessel and Jarrett Schmidt, along with signees, Brody Anderson, Cole Smither and Lexi Boss, are scheduled to compete in the USATF U20 Championships Thursday and Friday at Hayward Field.
 
Wessel will race in the 100-meter hurdles, an event in which she ranks fourth in Wichita State history with a time of 13.47, finished 10^th in the American Athlete Conference and qualified to the NCAA West Preliminaries this season as a freshman.
 
Schmidt will throw the discus and holds a collegiate-best mark of 50.50m/165’8″.

Signee Lexi Boss will also throw the discus and has a seed mark of 48.31m/158’6″, Cole Smith will compete in the high jump with a seed mark of 2.11m/6’11”, and Brody Anderson will race in the 100 and 200 meters. Anderson has seed times of 10.49 in the 100 and 21.18 in the 200.

Thursday, June 19
4:30 p.m. CT – Women’s Discus – Lexi Boss
6:21 p.m. CT – Men’s 100m First Round – Brody Anderson
7:30 p.m. CT – Men’s Discus – Jarrett Schmidt
8:16 p.m. CT – Men’s 100m Final – Brody Anderson
 
Friday, June 20
6:20 p.m. CT – Men’s 200m First Round – Brody Anderson
6:32 p.m. CT – Women’s 100m Hurdles First Round – Aurora Wessel
7:30 p.m. CT – Men’s High Jump – Cole Smither
7:50 p.m. CT – Men’s 200m Final – Brody Anderson
7:55 p.m. CT – Women’s 100m Hurdles Final – Aurora Wessel
 

SIOUX FALLS — For the second year in a row, the Sanford Pentagon will serve as the host site for the NCAA Division II Women’s Volleyball Championship.

The Sioux Falls Sports Authority and the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference announced Wednesday that the D-II Women’s Volleyball Championship will return to Sioux Falls. The event is slated for Dec. 11-13.

“It’s always a thrill to be awarded an NCAA championship event, and it’s especially meaningful to be selected to host the NCAA D-II Women’s Volleyball Championship for the second consecutive year along with the NSIC,” said Thomas Lee, executive director of the Sioux Falls Sports Authority, in a news release. “The venue, the level of play and the atmosphere will make this another memorable experience for everyone involved.

“This marks Sioux Falls’ 14th time hosting an NCAA D-I or D-II championship as we continue to showcase our city as a premier destination for collegiate athletics.”

The Women’s Volleyball Championship will be held on Heritage Court, featuring quarterfinal, semifinal and championship matches. Lynn University (Boca Raton, Florida) claimed the championship last year, beating San Francisco State in a five-set thriller.

“We couldn’t be more excited to host the 2025 NCAA D-II Volleyball Championship on Heritage Court at the Sanford Pentagon,” said Steve Young, president of Sanford Sports. “Over the past decade, the Pentagon has hosted some of the biggest and most thrilling NCAA events, including last year’s Division II volleyball title match. This will be another first-class event for the players, teams and fans in Sioux Falls!”

The NCAA initially announced in 2024 that the 2025 finals were to be held at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Tickets for the 2025 D-II Women’s Volleyball Championship will be available for purchase at a later date.

Trent Singer is a sports reporter for Sioux Falls Live. He focuses his coverage on Augustana men’s hockey and Sioux Falls area sports. Singer’s previous stops include Just Women’s Sports, the Southeast Missourian and the Kentucky New Era.

DeCesare had an instant impact in her first season with the Bears. She competed at four outdoor meets, setting her best mark of 52.98 meters at Ivy League Heps. She finished seventh at Heps and surpassed the automatic qualifying mark of 52.50 meters for the U-20 Nationals. 

“Giana had a successful first-year campaign in the hammer throw as she improved her personal best several times,” said Associate Head Coaching Chair for Throwing Events Darcy Wilson. “This hard work culminated in a successful U20 qualifying mark, as this is any young thrower’s goal. I am especially proud that Giana is representing Brown at this national level.”

Before arriving at Brown, DeCesare was a two-time USATF Junior Olympics All-American in the hammer throw. She’ll look to add to her resume and represent Brown well on Thursday. 

 

 

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WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — William & Mary volleyball bolstered its roster this week following the signing of graduate transfer Beatriz Silva.

Silva comes to the Tribe after a two-year stint at UC Riverside where she led the Highlanders in assists in consecutive years. As a senior in 2024, she played in 76 sets as the team’s setter, averaging 5.04 assists per set.

“It became apparent in our first conversation that [Silva] will bring a level of vast experience to our amazing group of setters,” said head coach Ryan Adams.

Silva racked up 616 helpers as a junior in 2023. The Redlands, Calif. native posted a 6.35 per-set average that ranked eighth in the Big West Conference that season.

Prior to UC Riverside, Silva spent two years at Pasadena City College where she was a First Team All-South Coast Conference selection, helping lead Pasadena to an undefeated 18-0 league record and SCC Championship in 2021.

Silva’s addition gives W&M four setters for the 2025 squad. She joins a pair of sophomore returners in Cate Hatfield and Madison Monahan, along with incoming freshman Shylah Swope.

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Ripon College, an NCAA Division III institution and member of the Midwest Conference, is seeking a Head Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Coach. Since 2018, the track & field and cross-country programs at Ripon College have seen tremendous growth in attracting quality student-athletes, and we are seeking a full-time coach to help build on this recent success. The $23 million renovation of the Willmore Athletic Center and Fieldhouse in 2017 has allowed Ripon College to become a destination for outstanding track & field student-athletes.

Reporting to the Vice President and Director of Athletics, the Head Track & Field Coach will be responsible for the following duties: ? Coordinating and executing the recruiting plan for the track & field program ?Coordinating home track & field competitions at the collegiate and high school levels ?Working in concert with the head cross-country coach and other assistant coaches ? Overseeing all aspects of team operations, including scheduling, practice planning, meet day strategy, and athlete development ?Managing the program’s budget, travel logistics, and equipment needs ?Collaborating with the Office of Marketing and Communications to promote the program, generate interest, and enhance recruitment ?Assisting the Athletic Department in areas aligned with the candidate’s expertise and performing other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, a commitment to and the ability to articulate the value of a liberal arts education, a high level of energy, and an ability to work independently while contributing as a member of a team. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and possess knowledge, understanding, and adherence to Ripon College, Midwest Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

To apply: Please submit a single PDF document that includes your cover letter, current résumé, and the names and contact information of three references. Email your application to Chris Schumacher, Vice President and Director of Athletics, at schumacherc@ripon.edu. Please name your file using your first and last name (e.g., FirstLast.pdf).

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To support Ripon’s continued athletic excellence and enhance the overall student experience, Ripon College just opened a brand new stadium along with a recently renovated athletic center. Opened on September 30, 2023, Hopp Stadium is the new on-campus home for Ripon football, men’s soccer and women’s soccer. Groundbreaking for the 157,000 square foot on-campus stadium began in Spring 2023. The new construction features a 2,000 seat grandstand and press box, with viewing opportunities on Sadoff Hill and an outdoor plaza.

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