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Eli Stephenson Named to SEC Community Service Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Sophomore Eli Stephenson was named to the 2025 Southeastern Conference Men’s Tennis Community Service Team, the league office announced Thursday. In a continuing effort to recognize the accomplishments of student-athletes beyond the field of competition, the SEC once again highlighted a Community Service Team for men’s tennis for the 2024-25 season. All […]


BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Sophomore Eli Stephenson was named to the 2025 Southeastern Conference Men’s Tennis Community Service Team, the league office announced Thursday.
In a continuing effort to recognize the accomplishments of student-athletes beyond the field of competition, the SEC once again highlighted a Community Service Team for men’s tennis for the 2024-25 season. All league-sponsored sports have had a Community Service Team since 2004, with at-large teams for men’s and women’s sports being chosen from 1999-2003.
Stephenson has been a leader in the Kentucky locker room and Lexington community since he arrived on campus last fall. A native of Louisville, Stephenson has volunteered his time to various causes throughout the Commonwealth. Stephenson has helped lead his team in multiple efforts to aid hungry families, packing backpacks full of food through God’s Pantry. He has also shared his talents on the court with others, volunteering his time through hitting and coaching at various tennis clubs. Stephenson has also aided efforts to better his Kentucky Athletics community, serving as a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
On the court, Stephenson has already made a name for himself, helping the Cats complete the SEC double last season in addition to earning SEC All-Freshman Team and ITA Ohio Valley Rookie of the Year honors.
For the latest on UK Men’s Tennis, follow the Wildcats on X and Instagram at @UKMensTennis.
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Long Beach State Softball Adds Five Division I Transfers
LONG BEACH, Calif. – New Long Beach State Softball Head Coach Kendall Fearn has immediately addressed the vacant roster spots for her program, adding two infielders, two pitchers, and a catcher from the transfer portal for the 2026 roster. Isabella Alonso | Pitcher | Cypress, Calif. | CSUN A familiar foe will be […]

Isabella Alonso | Pitcher | Cypress, Calif. | CSUN
A familiar foe will be coming to Long Beach State, as the Beach adds a pitcher with plenty of Big West experience in Isabella Alonso from CSUN. Part of the rotation for CSUN in each of the last three seasons, Alonso has thrown over 100 innings in all three seasons, posting a career ERA of 3.54 while striking out 168 batters with just 118 walks. An Honorable Mention All-Big West selection after her first season with the Matadors, Alonso was named to the All-Tournament Team at last season’s Big West Championship after recording a pair of saves as CSUN advanced to the finals in Fullerton.
Kendall Fearn on Alonso:
“Bella is on a mission in her senior season, and representing her hometown at Long Beach State means everything! Her poise, maturity, and robust experience in the circle will be a major asset to our pitching staff. I can’t wait to see her rock this opportunity, lead with conviction, and make that statement she is driven to make.”
Jailynn Banda | Pitcher | Norwalk, Calif. | St. John’s
Jailynn Banda returns to Southern California after one season at St. John’s. Banda made 12 appearances, including three starts, as a true freshman for the Red Storm, posting a 3.46 ERA with nearly a strikeout per inning during her time in New York. Banda threw a complete game while tying a career high with five strikeouts against Penn State in a standout performance in her first collegiate season in the circle.
Kendall Fearn on Banda:
“We’re excited to welcome Jailynn back to Southern California. She brings incredible fire and passion to the game, and her competitive spirit, character, and team-first mindset make her a perfect fit for the culture. I’m looking forward to the impact she will make at Long Beach State, both right away and throughout her career.”
Jiselle Hernandez | Infield | Riverside, Calif. | Penn State
A tremendous all-around athlete, Jiselle Hernandez has spent the last two seasons at Penn State where she played in 38 games as a true freshman and made 20 appearances in the circle as a sophomore for the Nittany Lions. Recruited to the Beach as an infielder, Hernandez had a pair of doubles and a home run as a true freshman while only making six errors across 34 starts.
Kendall Fearn on Hernandez:
“Jiselle is poised to make a big impact in the Big West Conference as a skilled defender, clutch hitter, and brings a competitive edge that will elevate our program. She’s a selfless teammate who proved her team-first mentality by transitioning from shortstop to pitcher in the Big Ten last season. I’m excited to welcome Jiselle and her family to The Beach as we begin this new chapter together.”
Audree Mendoza | Catcher | San Diego, Calif. | Penn State
Also coming to the Beach from Penn State, Mendoza redshirted last season after a strong freshman campaign. Hitting .250 while playing in 35 games as a true freshman, Mendoza got off to a great start in her college career with five hits in her first six games and saved some of her best for a big moment, hitting a home run with a career-high three RBI in an NCAA Regional appearance with Penn State.
Kendall Fearn on Mendoza:
“Audree is a dynamic leader and talented student-athlete with valuable postseason experience. We’re thrilled to welcome her back home to Southern California and excited for the impact she’ll make both offensively and behind the plate. Long Beach State Softball fans are going to enjoy her presence, confidence, and leadership on the field.”
Brooke Subia | Infield | Covina, Calif. | Portland State
Brooke Subia returns to Southern California after two years at Portland State. A two-time All-CIF selection at Charter Oak High School, Subia played in 27 games, starting 16 as a true freshman with the Vikings. She started the first three games of 2025 before missing the rest of the season.
Kendall Fearn on Subia:
“Brooke is a fiery, fun, and competitive student-athlete who brings an exciting style of play to The Beach. She’s a true competitor in everything she does, and I can’t wait to see her blossom on the college softball stage. We’re thrilled to welcome her back home and for her to have the opportunity to play in front of her family, which is deeply important to her.”
Those four players join five high school signees who remained committed to the program in Elissa Guerrero, Audrey Lopetegui, Pricilla Ramirez, Nina Sepulveda and Kali Su’e. Read more about those additions here.
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Volleyball legend Flo Hyman posthumously receives USOPC Hall of Fame honor
by LOIS ELFMAN, Amsterdam News Her honors are extensive and her accomplishments historic: 41 years after Flo Hyman was part of a medal-winning U.S. Olympic volleyball team and 39 years after her untimely death, she has been inducted into the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame. After three collegiate seasons, Hyman focused her attention on […]

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Her honors are extensive and her accomplishments historic: 41 years after Flo Hyman was part of a medal-winning U.S. Olympic volleyball team and 39 years after her untimely death, she has been inducted into the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame.
After three collegiate seasons, Hyman focused her attention on the U.S. national team. The squad failed to qualify for the 1976 Olympics and set their sights on the 1980 Summer Games, held in Moscow, the capital of the then-Soviet Union, but the United States boycott of the games due to the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan, which was launched in February of 1979 and didn’t end until March of 1989, delayed Hyman’s Olympic debut.

By the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, the team was internationally ranked. At 6-foot-5 and 30 years old, Hyman was the tallest and oldest member of the team, capturing attention for her dynamic play and personality. People across the U.S. stayed up to watch women’s volleyball live. The team earned a silver medal.
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Paris’s Georges-Vallerey pool combines a seaside resort with the Olympic spirit
With its two large concrete pilasters that give it the stature of a Doric temple and its pediment bearing the five Olympic rings, the Georges-Vallerey pool makes an impression as soon as you enter. Inaugurated in 1924 for the Paris Olympic Games, this emblematic pool in the 20th arrondissement, located above the Place des Lilas, […]

With its two large concrete pilasters that give it the stature of a Doric temple and its pediment bearing the five Olympic rings, the Georges-Vallerey pool makes an impression as soon as you enter. Inaugurated in 1924 for the Paris Olympic Games, this emblematic pool in the 20th arrondissement, located above the Place des Lilas, recently reconnected with its past: It was one of the training pools for the Paris 2024 Olympics. With the water temperature set at 27°C, a reduced staff and security provided by France’s foreign intelligence agency, the DGSE (whose offices are next door), the pool’s brand-new director, Christopher Sadones, was unlikely to forget the logistics involved in the event.
“Léon Marchand trained in lane 4,” he said. “My only regret is that I didn’t dare ask him for a photo.” A former lifeguard, water polo player and coach, Sadones, a high-level athlete, is a fitting reflection of this competition pool. Throughout the year, his 50-meter pool attracts strong swimmers from the neighborhood and beyond, some of whom are members of the SCUF (Sporting Club Universitaire de France), whose swimming division is one of the most renowned in Paris.
“Here, you can see some truly beautiful freestyles,” confirmed the creator of the Instagram account Nageuse Parisienne, dedicated to Paris’ swimming pools, who is a regular at the facility and wishes to remain anonymous. “There are those who slap the water with their hands, those who slice through it as if trying to part it. Some movements are quick, others slow and very elongated.” The Georges-Vallerey pool boasts another major asset: its large retractable roof, which takes just six minutes to open when the outdoor temperature reaches 25°C, adding a cheerful, seaside feeling to its sporting atmosphere.
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Jon Parry – Penn State
Jon Parry joins the staff having served as the director of operations and video coordinator for the men’s volleyball team at Long Beach State since 2012. In addition to his responsibilities at Long Beach State, Parry also served as a boys and girls club coach at the Balboa Bay and Orange County Volleyball Clubs. He […]

In addition to his responsibilities at Long Beach State, Parry also served as a boys and girls club coach at the Balboa Bay and Orange County Volleyball Clubs. He also coached both boys and girls volleyball at Capistrano Valley High School from 2007-13 and served as club owner and director for the Capo Beach Volleyball Club from 2011-12.
Parry has also spent time in various roles with USA Volleyball, serving as the men’s and women’s national team scout coach, statistician intern and volunteer coach since 2013. He served on the staff with both the men’s and women’s national teams that took home gold and bronze at the 2015 World Cup Championships in Japan, respectively.
“In talking with the Long Beach staff, their head men’s volleyball coach Alan Knipe and John Speraw, head coach of the U.S. men’s national team, it was clear that Jon was the perfect candidate for our director of operations opening,” Rose said.
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How to watch AAU Junior Olympics 2025: Schedule, times, channels, live streams for track and field events
The largest youth multi-sport event in the country is returning for its 59th annual edition — that’s right, the AAU Junior Olympic Games are back. 2025’s highly anticipated event is headed to Houston, marking the fourth time the city has hosted the Games. More than a dozen sports will be featured, like baton twirling, jump […]

The largest youth multi-sport event in the country is returning for its 59th annual edition — that’s right, the AAU Junior Olympic Games are back.
2025’s highly anticipated event is headed to Houston, marking the fourth time the city has hosted the Games. More than a dozen sports will be featured, like baton twirling, jump rope and flag football, but many supporters will be watching for the highly anticipated track and field events.
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Nearly 15,000 youth athletes are preparing for a major weekend of competition. You won’t want to miss a second of the action.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games, including TV channel and streaming options for the annual event.
How to watch AAU Junior Olympics 2025: TV channel, live stream
The 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games will not be broadcast nationally. Instead, fans can stream the action live on FloTrack.
AAU Junior Olympics 2025 start time
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Date: July 26 – Aug. 2
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Time: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET
The 2025 AAU Junior Olympics track and field events will take place from Saturday, July 26, to Saturday, Aug. 2, from about 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET each day.
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The track and field portion of competition will be held at Humble High School, just outside of Houston, Texas.
AAU Junior Olympics 2025 schedule
For a more detailed look at the track and field events schedule, head over to FloTrack’s website.
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15 best beaches in Stuart include Bathtub Reef Beach, St. Lucie Inlet
Stuart Beach, Bathtub Reef Beach, St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park, Blowing Rocks Preserve and Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge Beach top the list Bathtub Beach to House of Refuge Museum in Martin County in August 2024 Get a bird’s-eye view of Bathtub Beach to the House of Refuge Museum in Martin County in August […]
Stuart Beach, Bathtub Reef Beach, St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park, Blowing Rocks Preserve and Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge Beach top the list
Bathtub Beach to House of Refuge Museum in Martin County in August 2024
Get a bird’s-eye view of Bathtub Beach to the House of Refuge Museum in Martin County in August 2024
Let’s go to the beach — in Stuart, Hobe Sound and Jupiter Island.
These are the best beaches in the area, either popular and packed with people or lesser-known with small parking lots to keep crowds away.
This list includes whether these beaches have restrooms and outdoor showers, as well as other amenities such as picnic pavilions and sand volleyball courts. All have parking lots, some paved and others not.
No lifeguards are on duty unless otherwise noted. All are free except state parks. No alcohol, fires, camping or fireworks are permitted at beaches in Stuart and Martin County. Leashed dogs are allowed on unguarded beaches in Martin County.
Listen to daily pre-recorded information, such as beach closure notices, tide times, surf and weather forecasts, by calling Martin County’s Beach Information Hotline at 772-320-3112.
Here are the 15 best beaches in Stuart, Hobe Sound and Jupiter Island, from north to south in Martin County.
Bob Graham Beach
- 3225 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart
- 0.7 miles south of Jensen Beach on State Road A1A
- Undisturbed and undeveloped stretch of sand
- Includes large paved parking lot and two wooden boardwalk beach accesses
- Hike the Hutchinson Island Coastal Trail that connects to Beachwalk-Pasley Beach
Beachwalk-Pasley Beach
- 2801 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart
- Secluded beach for quieter experience
- Includes unpaved parking lot
- Hike the Hutchinson Island Coastal Trail that connects to Bob Graham Beach
Bryn Mawr Beach
- 2661 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart
- 1 mile south of Jensen Beach on State Road A1A
- Includes unpaved parking lot
Virginia Forrest Beach
- 1981 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart
- Includes unpaved parking lot
Tiger Shores Beach
- 1337 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart
- 2 miles south of Jensen Beach on State Road A1A
- Includes unpaved parking lot
Stuart Beach
- 889 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart
- Lifeguards on duty from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at north tower and 10 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. at south tower
- Includes two large paved parking lots, restrooms, showers, pavilions with picnic tables, sand volleyball courts, basketball courts, playground, Seaside Cafe for food and drinks
- Rolling beach wheelchairs are available for free at the lifeguard stations on first-come, first-serve basis
Santa Lucea Beach
- 55 N.E. McArthur Blvd., Stuart
- 5-acre natural area located on southern end of Hutchinson Island
- Includes large unpaved parking lot and ADA beach access across wooden boardwalk
- Sidewalk connects to Clifton S. Perry Beach natural area across street
Fletcher Beach
- 45 S.E. McArthur Blvd., Stuart
- Half-mile south of Stuart Beach on State Road A1A
- Untouched beach and quiet shores
- Includes limited unpaved parking along roadway and short beach access
Ross Witham Beach
- 704 S.E. MacArthur Blvd., Stuart
- Located next to Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge Museum
- Nicknamed “the turtle man’s beach”
- Includes small paved parking along roadway
- Snorkeling and diving access to Georges Valentine Underwater Archaeological Preserve Shipwreck Dive Site about 100 yards off shore
Chastain Beach
- 1213 S.E. McArthur Blvd., Stuart
- Nicknamed “Stuart Rocks” by surfers because of rocky shoreline
- Located between House of Refuge and Bathtub Beach along State Road A1A
- Includes small unpaved parking lot, restrooms, showers, raised wooden boardwalk to watch surfing
- Home to ancient burial site of Ais tribe of Native Americans, unearthed after Hurricane Nicole in 2022
Bathtub Reef Beach
- 1585 S.E. MacArthur Blvd., Stuart
- Known locally as “Bathtub Beach”
- Lifeguards on duty from 10 a.m. to 4:50 p.m.
- Includes large unpaved parking lot and restrooms
- Unique and fragile reef system located just offshore, home to over 500 marine creatures that include endangered sea turtles, created by tiny tube-building Sabellariid sea worms cementing sand grains together
- “Bathtub” effect occurs at low tide when calm water is warmed by sun and protected from waves breaking by the reef and rock formations
St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park
- Located at Cove Road Park at east end of Cove Road where it meets Intracoastal Waterway
- Open 8 a.m. until sunset daily; state park tram service to beach is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends and state holidays
- $3 per boat and $2 per kayak, canoe or paddleboard; use correct change and honor box to pay
- One of few undeveloped barrier islands on Florida’s East Coast; secluded shell-covered beach accessed by water only, making it remote and preserved
- Extensive Anastasia worm reef located offshore extends 4.7 miles along coast and is northernmost limit for ranges of several species of corals found in South Florida
Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge Beach
- Hobe Sound Nature Center, 13640 S.E. Federal Highway (2 miles south of Bridge Road)
- Entrance pass required for vehicles at Refuge Beach large paved parking lot located on North Beach Road at north end of Jupiter Island
- $5 daily pass per vehicle, $25 yearly pass per vehicle, free with Federal Duck Stamp or America the Beautiful: National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes (no pets allowed)
- Contains largest contiguous section of undeveloped beach in Southeastern Florida and considered one of most productive sea turtle nesting areas in Southeastern U.S.
- Made up of two separate tracts of land totaling over 1,000 acres: 735 acres on barrier island, or 3.5 miles of beach, just south of the St. Lucie Inlet Preserve; remaining acreage located across Indian River Lagoon with headquarters and visitor center
Hobe Sound Beach
- 1 S.E. Beach Road, Hobe Sound
- Lifeguards on duty from 10 a.m. to 4:50 p.m.
- Rolling beach wheelchairs are available for free at the lifeguard stations on first-come, first-serve basis
- Includes large paved parking lot, restrooms, showers, pavilion with picnic tables
Blowing Rocks Preserve
- 574 S. Beach Road, Jupiter Island
- Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, last entry at 4:15 p.m. (except Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas)
- $2 donations per person benefits The Nature Conservancy (no pets allowed)
- Largest stretch of exposed Anastasia limestone, or coquina rock, along the Atlantic coast
- Got its name from way water bursts upward through holes in rocks during combination of rough surf, strong wind and high tide; can cause plumes of water to shoot up to 50 feet in air on extreme days
- Includes Hawley Education Center and limited paved parking; closest additional parking located 1 mile south at Palm Beach County’s Coral Cove Beach Park
Laurie K. Blandford is TCPalm’s entertainment reporter dedicated to finding the best things to do on the Treasure Coast. Email her at laurie.blandford@tcpalm.com. Sign up for her What To Do in 772 weekly newsletter at tcpalm.com/newsletters.
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