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Emmaus boys volleyball bests Freedom in 5-set thriller for 1st district title since 2018

The undefeated Emmaus boys volleyball team has been taken to five sets three times this season. Two of those five-set tests have come against Freedom. In the District 11 Class 3A championship at Catasauqua Tuesday night, Emmaus went through a wave of emotions for its first district title since 2018. The top-seeded Green Hornets defeated […]

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The undefeated Emmaus boys volleyball team has been taken to five sets three times this season.

Two of those five-set tests have come against Freedom.

In the District 11 Class 3A championship at Catasauqua Tuesday night, Emmaus went through a wave of emotions for its first district title since 2018.

The top-seeded Green Hornets defeated Freedom 25-19, 26-28, 19-25, 25-22, 15-13 to earn their sixth district title in program history.

“With Freedom, we always go to five sets. They’re a scrappy team, a good team, their coaches are good,” Emmaus junior Ben Skekel said. “For us, we haven’t been in that situation a lot to where we’re playing through exhaustion, going through the final points. It feels good to just get that win.”

“I’m just super proud that we didn’t back off. We didn’t back away, we didn’t decide to shrink and call it quits; we wanted to scrap for that fifth-set victory and we were here for the long haul,” Emmaus coach Jon Wilson said. “I want to be a team that’s defined by its grit and its relentlessness and a team that just doesn’t go away. I’m super proud.”

Emmaus (21-0) will face the third-placed team from District 3 in the first round of PIAA 3A tournament Tuesday, June 3.

The Patriots (17-5), who were looking for their first district title since 2009, will face the District 2 champ in the first round of states.

Freedom won the second and third sets and led early in the fourth before the Green Hornets rallied.

An ace from senior Gabe Dressler gave Emmaus its first lead of the fourth set, 14-13. After Dressler made a diving dig, Skekel lobbed a kill to extend its lead to 17-15.

The Green Hornets won four in a row and clinched the fourth set 25-22 when Freedom junior Dylan Shupp’s block went wide.

Emmaus junior Chris Mitchell got the first kill in the fifth set off an assist from Skekel and Emmaus never trailed from there.

With the score tied 7-7, Skekel set up senior Lucas Mondin, whose kill put the Hornets up 8-7. Back-to-back mishits by Freedom pushed Emmaus’ lead to 10-7 and, a bit later, another Skekel-to-Mondin connection made it 12-9.

“Really just pushed through the adversity,” Mondin said of what Emmaus did well. “There was a lot of challenges in that game, mental struggles throughout everyone on the team… I think pushing harder than ever before was our best attribute.”

A kill by junior Bilaal Kerim gave the Hornets match point up 14-11, but Freedom earned back-to-back points. Skekel set up fellow junior Grayson Answini for the match-clinching kill.

“We’ve been in these finals before, we’ve lost,” Skekel said. “We lost to Parkland freshman year, sophomore year we lost in the semis to Whitehall… It just feels like we accomplished something. There’s still more to be done but it feels good.”

Against the Patriots’ fierce middle block, led by junior Ben Soleymani and sophomore Carter Richardson, Skekel’s vision and ability to provide assists from different angles was pivotal to Emmaus.

“Today, they (Freedom) had a great blocking night. They played really well, I think they scrapped really hard getting loose balls that most teams would let drop,” Mondin said. “You could tell they really wanted that win. Trying to avoid their block, go around them, adjust to them, took us a little longer than usual but, once we got it, it helped us a lot.”

“I watch a lot of film, I watch volleyball all the time,” said Skekel, who’s been playing since he was in seventh grade and is in his first year as a setter. “… The process that was going on was just trying to get as many one-on-one’s as I can.”

Powered by aces by Dressler, Answini and junior Sander Houtz, the Hornets were largely in control throughout the first set.

In a back-and-forth second set, Soleymani recorded a block and then a kill off an assist from senior setter Joseph Braun to put the Patriots up 21-19.

A block by Emmaus junior Cameron Furniss pulled it back to 21-20, but, after a long review by the officials, the score was changed to 22-20. The score was ostensibly changed to make up for a previous missed point for Freedom, but no one on press row could account for that missed point in the second set.

Braun assisted junior Ayden Willman and then Shupp before an ace clinched the second set for the Patriots 28-26.

“We know that the game is long, we know that there’s more sets to be played,” Skekel said.

“It’s a very passionate thing from us, which I’m actually very happy about that we react in that way,” Mondin said of the Hornets’ mentality. “It shows that we care, it shows that we’re engaged and really want to win… There’s nothing we can do about the call, just settling in and coming back from that helps us a lot.”

With the third set tied at 19-19, the Patriots won six straight points, the last of which was an ace from senior Bailey Fleckenstein, to go up two sets to one before Emmaus rallied.

“Overall, I’m absolutely happy with a win no matter how rough it may seem on the outside. I think one of our biggest strengths is being there to support one another,” Wilson, who’s in his second year in charge of Emmaus, said. “We have a large roster, we have a lot of guys that can step in. From the bench to the effort on the court, we had each other’s backs which was great.”

The Green Hornets reached the PIAA 3A semifinals in 2017 and 2018 but have yet to win a state title.

Southern Lehigh completes 3-peat

Southern Lehigh swept Bethlehem Catholic 25-10, 25-14, 25-16 in the D-11 2A final for its third straight district championship.

The Spartans (13-7) will host District 1 champ Dock Mennonite in a PIAA 2A subregional play-in game 5 p.m. Thursday. Southern Lehigh swept Dock Mennonite last year to reach the state tournament for the first time.

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(VARIOUS) – After spending 15 seasons with Wisconsin volleyball both as a student-athlete and assistant coach, Annemarie Hickey departs Wisconsin to take on a full-time assistant coaching position with LOVB Madison. “In the 50+ years of the volleyball program here at Wisconsin, Annemarie has contributed as much, and gave more of herself, as anyone who has […]

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(VARIOUS) – After spending 15 seasons with Wisconsin volleyball both as a student-athlete and assistant coach, Annemarie Hickey departs Wisconsin to take on a full-time assistant coaching position with LOVB Madison.

“In the 50+ years of the volleyball program here at Wisconsin, Annemarie has contributed as much, and gave more of herself, as anyone who has been a part of it,” said head coach Kelly Sheffield. “She came to Madison 15 years ago as a freshman eventually earning a starter position, was one of the best Libero’s that’s ever come through here, a Team Captain who led our team to the National Championship match, was a volunteer coach, a technical and statistical analyst, and an assistant coach.  She worked hard, learned, passionately mentored our players, and helped take our program to levels that we otherwise would not have gotten to without her. Without question she has been one of the most influential people for this program. Her dedication and work ethic has earned her a lot of opportunities and I’m excited for her future as she moves full-time into the professional level as a coach.”

The former libero for the Badgers spent the 2014-15 season as the Badgers’ volunteer assistant coach, before transitioning into the technical coordinator role in 2017. In 2022, Hickey was named assistant coach and director of scouting and player development. Also, in 2022, Hickey was the only person in her role to be recognized by the American Volleyball Coaches Association’s (AVCA) Third Under 30 class of 2022 for her hard work, passion for reaching and growing the game.

“Being part of the Wisconsin Volleyball program has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life,” said Hickey. The program as a whole has taught me that true confidence isn’t about being the loudest voice—it’s about knowing who you are, trusting your preparation, and uplifting others along the way. During my time here, I’ve grown not just as a person but as a servant leader—someone who measures success by the growth and strength of those around them. This program has shown me the power of being surrounded by genuine people who challenge you, support you, and share the same drive and values.”

“Coaching at Wisconsin has reflected life in remarkable ways — it’s not just about winning points or matches,” Hickey expressed. “It’s about creating something larger than yourself, investing in others, and helping them believe in who they are and what they’re capable of. The growth I’ve observed — in the athletes, in the team, and in myself — has been deeply impactful.”

Hickey adds, “The lessons I’ve learned here will stay with me forever; they have built me into the person I am today. Because once you’ve had the privilege to be part of something this special, you don’t just leave it behind — you carry it with you, and you use it to keep building wherever you go.”

Hickey was a four-year letter winner of the Badgers from 2010-13. She served as a team captain in 2013, aiding Wisconsin to an appearance in the NCAA Championship match. Hickey ranks third on Wisconsin’s career digs record list with 1,849 digs and tied for second in career average digs with 3.98 digs per set. In 2013, Hickey became the first Badger to win the “Bring It!” Award, which is one of only two accolades voted on by members of the Wisconsin volleyball program and awarded at the end of each season, honoring the player that best embodies the “Bring It!” attitude.

In LOVB’s inaugural season, Hickey served as an assistant with LOVB Madison and will now assume the role with LOVB full-time.

Marquette adds a coach: Riley Whitesides joins the Marquette University women’s volleyball staff as an assistant coach, first-year head coach Tom Mendoza has announced.

“I’ve known Riley for a long time and we could not be adding a better person to the program and mentor for our student-athletes.” Mendoza said. “She’s successful because of the work she puts in and the relationships she builds. I am excited to work with her and the impact she will have on Marquette Volleyball.”

She joins associate head coach Ethan Pheister and fellow assistant coach Stef Jankiewicz on the MU staff.

Whitesides played five seasons for Mendoza at the University of South Carolina and was a First Team All-Southeastern Conference and AVCA All-Region selection as a graduate student in the fall of 2024. The native of Greenville, South Carolina averaged 4.47 kills per set as a grad student to rank among the top-20 nationally while hitting .241.

Whitesides ended her indoor career fifth in program history in kills (1,452), second in service aces (100), ninth in digs (920) and fourth in points scored (1,645.0).

She also excelled academically at South Carolina, twice earning College Sports Communicators Academic All-District recognition and SEC academic honors. Whitesides graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in May 2024 and earned a Master of Business Administration this spring.

Most recently, Whitesides completed her third season playing beach volleyball in Columbia with an 18-13 record this spring after a 20-15 mark during 2024. Overall, she boasts a career 38-27 record in dual action on the sand.

Earlier this spring the Golden Eagles announced their non-conference schedule for the fall of 2025, featuring a match against Wisconsin at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday, Sept. 17 in addition to key matchups with WKU, Dayton, Florida and Minnesota at the Al McGuire Center. Marquette went 25-9 in the fall of 2024 and made its third NCAA Regional appearance before falling to the eventual NCAA Champion in the regional semifinals.

All 8 WIAC schools fare well: All eight Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) institutions have finished in the top 101 of the 2024-25 Learfield Directors’ Cup NCAA Division III standings.

UW-La Crosse topped the conference entries, placing 10th with 856 points, while UW-Whitewater was 14th with 737.25, UW-Eau Claire 21st with 654.75, UW-Oshkosh 28th with 562.50, UW-Platteville 59th with 331, UW-Stout 73rd with 280, UW-Stevens Point 94th with 218.50 and UW-River Falls 101st with 194.60. A total of 324 institutions were represented in the final standings.

Emory University (Ga.) accumulated 1,198.75 points to claim the top spot in the standings that recognize the best NCAA Division III overall athletics programs in the country. Johns Hopkins University (Md.) finished second with 1,147, Tufts University (Mass.) third with 1,069, Washington University in St. Louis (Mo.) fourth with 1,044.75 and Middlebury College (Vt.) fifth with 971.75.

The WIAC secured five NCAA Division III titles during the 2024-25 academic year as UW-La Crosse won men’s cross country, men’s indoor track & field and men’s outdoor track & field, while UW-River Falls claimed the women’s ice hockey championship and UW-Whitewater posted a first-place finish in baseball. UW-La Crosse also captured the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association championship.

The Learfield Directors’ Cup was developed as a joint effort between the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Today. Points are awarded based on each institution’s finish in NCAA championships.



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116 Student-Athletes Earn Spots on GNAC Academic All-Conference Team

GNAC All-Academic List WINTHROP, Mass. — As announced this afternoon by the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC), 116 student-athletes from Regis College have been named to the All-GNAC Academic Team for the 2024–25 academic year. Regis was one of 10 conference institutions to have 100 or more student-athletes honored. Additionally, all 19 varsity programs in competition […]

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WINTHROP, Mass. — As announced this afternoon by the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC), 116 student-athletes from Regis College have been named to the All-GNAC Academic Team for the 2024–25 academic year.

Regis was one of 10 conference institutions to have 100 or more student-athletes honored. Additionally, all 19 varsity programs in competition during the academic year were represented on the list, with women’s soccer leading the way with 16 student-athletes earning academic honors—accounting for 61.5% of the team’s roster.

Five additional programs had at least half of their rosters recognized: men’s and women’s swimming & diving, women’s cross country, women’s track & field, and men’s soccer.

Of the 116 honored student-athletes, 24 also earned spots on their respective All-Conference Teams. One standout performer, Liam Austin, received a major individual accolade, being named GNAC Diver of the Year.

To qualify for the All-GNAC Academic Team, student-athletes must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher, be a member of a varsity program, and have sophomore standing.

*Denotes All-Conference Honoree

FALL

Women’s Cross Country

Jonnie Charest

Annabelle Jean-Philippe

Katherine Kelley

Men’s Cross Country

Benjamin Happenny

Riley Stogsdill*

Field Hockey

Allison Colburn

Maeve Colburn

Macie Mannone

Gracie Marsh

Anna Miele-Defelice

Mackenzie O’Shea

Ava Pagliuca

Salena Thongsouvanh

Men’s Soccer

Michael Arguelles

Cade Bretton

Michael Cipriano

William Comeiro

Michael Darasz

Francisco De Juan

Aidan Falvey

Brevin Frankel

Christian Guadagno

Rafael Morales

Sebastian Ortiz

Jorge Pineda

Caleb Russo

Agustin Silva-Olivera

Women’s Soccer

Alaina Armstrong

Payton Bridge*

Lindsay Burnham

Meadow Comeiro

Colleen Curran 

Erin Flaherty

Brynn Foster

Maeve Glavin

Avary Hall*

Retta Hatin 

Daniela Mazo 

Allison Meade

Isabella Mullen

Aleyo Amasa-Titus*

Janet Amasa-Titus 

Cassidy Van Cott

Women’s Tennis

Akshita Duvvuri

Harmony Lopez

Women’s Volleyball

Anna Abouzeid

Ayla Albers

Grace Fabiano

Kate Montigny*

Isabella Seccareccio

Kamdyn Tenorio

Lauren Tuttle

WINTER

Men’s Basketball

Santiago Ariza

Gehrig Brynda

Tyrone Chinn

Ned Fitzpatrick

Nikolas Hayes

Raymond Johnson

Tate Pike

Russell Rau*

Women’s Basketball

Courtney Doherty

Isabella George

Erika Marinelli

Jillian Perry

Jordyn Striggles

Madi Zancan*

Men’s Swimming and Diving

Liam Austin*

Cody Werner*

Michael Zammuto*

Women’s Swimming and Diving

Riley Aptt*

Ava Hubster*

Kaylee King

Olivia Luhnau*

Abigail Parker

Isabella Serrecchia

SPRING

Men’s Lacrosse

Matthew Cabassa

Brendan Cook

Jack Glowacz

Ryan Guerrette

Nicholas Haffty

Devin Hammon

Jack Jaynes

Nikolas Klein

Colin McGarry

Dylan Slichko

Women’s Lacrosse

Serenity Ayala 

Melinda Carbone

Margo Gurney

Retta Hatin

Molly Higgins

Vanessa Kozinski*

Audrey Mason

Daniela Mazo

Paige Ritchie

Men’s Track and Field

Emmanuel Grant

Harry Grayson*

Benjamin Happenny*

Christopher Margiatto*

DJ Marks

Drew Reppucci

Caleb Russo*

Riley Stogsdill*

Justin Thuotte*

Women’s Track and Field

Emily Aho

Jonnie Charest

Isabella Clark-Alderman

Colleen Curran

Annabelle Jean-Philippe

Katherine Kelley

Abigail Kilbride*

Grace Micklon

Aleyo Amasa-Titus*

Janet Amasa-Titus*

Men’s Volleyball

Tyrell Bucasas*

Robert Burch

Malakai Dehuelbes

Eddie Djatcha

Andrew Matzouranis

John Nangle

Sam Segura-Suarez

Younis Soleiman

Brandon Valdes*

Softball

Bianca Burke*

Abigail Erikson

Mya Gaspie

Grace Motto

Alexis Nichols

Madi Zancan

 



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Santa Barbara 805 Water Polo Club to Send 13 Teams to USA Junior Olympics | Sports

The Santa Barbara 805 Water Polo Club has been one of the top youth water polo programs in the nation for years, and it has continued to show its dominance in 2025. The club has qualified a whopping 13 teams for the 2025 USA Water Polo Junior Olympics set for July in Irvine. Of those […]

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The Santa Barbara 805 Water Polo Club has been one of the top youth water polo programs in the nation for years, and it has continued to show its dominance in 2025.

The club has qualified a whopping 13 teams for the 2025 USA Water Polo Junior Olympics set for July in Irvine.

Of those 13 squads, eight have earned spots in the Championship Tournament. The other five will compete in the Classic Division.

“These results speak volumes,” SB 805 Club Director Kelsie Karam said. “We’ve invested in long-term athlete development, and you can see that paying off with multiple teams in the Championship division and younger athletes stepping into leadership roles.”

The SB 805 Water Polo Club 10U Girls team will be the top seed in their division for the Junior Olympics this July. (SB 805 Water Polo / Courtesy Photo)

The Junior Olympics is the largest age-group water polo tournament in the world, featuring thousands of athletes from across the country.

The Championship Tournament qualifiers are the 10U Girls (#1 Seed), 10U Coed (#2 Seed), 12U Girls (#1 Seed), 14U A Girls (#2 Seed), 16U A Girls (#1 Seed), 16U B Girls (#3 Seed), 18U A Girls (#2 Seed) and 18U B Girls (#7 Seed) teams.

Meanwhile, the Classic Tournament qualifiers are the 12U A Boys (#1 Seed), 12U B Boys (#11 Seed), 14U Boys (#4 Seed), 14U B Girls (#2 Seed) and 16U C Girls (#2 Seed) teams.

“Our boys’ and B/C teams worked incredibly hard to earn their spots,” Karam said. “This kind of club-wide success doesn’t happen by accident – it comes from dedication, smart coaching and a culture of accountability.”

The SB 805 Water Polo Club 12U Girls team will be the team to beat as the top seed in their age bracket for the Junior Olympics. (SB 805 Water Polo / Courtesy Photo)

With a history of success at the biggest of stages, Santa Barbara 805 will look to keep it rolling in Irvine next month.

Follow Santa Barbara 805 Water Polo Club’s road to Irvine at www.sb805wpc.org and on Instagram @sb805wpc.



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Photo courtesy John Fajardo/LBSU athletics The final Long Beach school sports action of the 2024-25 year took place last weekend in Eugene, Oregon as a trio of Long Beach State track and field athletes competing in the NCAA Division 1 Championships at the University of Oregon. Tristyn Flores qualified in the 100 and 200, a […]

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The final Long Beach school sports action of the 2024-25 year took place last weekend in Eugene, Oregon as a trio of Long Beach State track and field athletes competing in the NCAA Division 1 Championships at the University of Oregon.

Tristyn Flores qualified in the 100 and 200, a perfect cap to a season that saw him break his own school record in the 100–with a 10.05, a new school and Big West Conference record. Flores became the first LBSU sprinter to make it to Eugene since Brent Gray did it in 2008. 

He also qualified in the 200 after tying Gray’s school-best mark of 20.46, and becomes just the third LBSU sprinter to make it to the NCAA Finals in the 200 in the last 35 years.

Flores finished 14th in the 100m in Eugene with a 10.19 clocking, earning him second-team All-American; he finished 18th in the 200m in 20.68, earning honorable mention All-American.

The two other athletes who qualified were Ryan Gregory, a decathlete, and Claudine Raud-Gumiel, a heptathlete. They extend Long Beach State’s excellent run of multis performers under head coach Andy Sythe, whose 35 year historic run as LBSU track coach came to an end at the conclusion of the NCAA Finals.

Raud-Gumiel broke the school record with her Big West Championship gold medal performance in the hep, edging Riley Cooks’ LBSU Big West championship record in points. She ended up finishing 21st at the NCAA Finals after no-marking in the long jump.

Gregory also set a school record, putting up 7,898 points to win the Big West title in May. Gregory finished 14th overall in Eugene with 7,634 points, earning him All-American honors. His best event was the 1,500 meters, where his 4:25.05 put him fourth in the field.

Gregory was the fourth-ever LBSU athlete to be named All-American in the decathlon.



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High school teacher-turned-coach serves up volleyball season to remember

Monday, June 16, 2025 10:00PM West Philadelphia teacher Carly Dunbar stepped up to coach the girls’ volleyball team and helped to score an undefeated regular season. PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Becoming head volleyball coach wasn’t always in the game plan for high school teacher Carly Dunbar. But when she found the ball in her court, […]

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West Philadelphia teacher Carly Dunbar stepped up to coach the girls’ volleyball team and helped to score an undefeated regular season.

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Becoming head volleyball coach wasn’t always in the game plan for high school teacher Carly Dunbar. But when she found the ball in her court, she served up a season to remember.

Dunbar was preparing to start just her second year teaching at Overbrook High School in West Philadelphia when she stepped up to lead the girls’ volleyball team.

Dunbar helped lead the 2024 team to an undefeated regular season with a record of 12-0. They were recognized as American Conference Champions in their league and did ultimately lose during the playoffs.

The fairy tale year led to some amazing experiences for Dunbar and the students.

Watch the video above to see the story.

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Georgia Makes Track and Field History with First NCAA Championship Win

Georgia outdoor track and field won their first-ever NCAA championship in style this weekend, finishing the four-day meet with a dominant 73 points to claim the team title by a massive margin of 26 points on Saturday. Snagging podium finishes with 47 and 43 points, respectively, were silver medalists USC and bronze winners Texas A&M. […]

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Georgia outdoor track and field won their first-ever NCAA championship in style this weekend, finishing the four-day meet with a dominant 73 points to claim the team title by a massive margin of 26 points on Saturday.

Snagging podium finishes with 47 and 43 points, respectively, were silver medalists USC and bronze winners Texas A&M.

The Bulldogs proved impossible to beat, boasting individual champions in the 400-meter dash (junior Aaliyah Butler), the high jump (senior Elena Kulichenko), the hammer throw (grad student Stephanie Ratcliffe) and the 4×400-meter relay — more individual titles than any other school at the meet.

The winning relay team of freshman Michelle Smith, sophomore Sydney Harris, and juniors Butler and Dejanea Oakley particularly impressed, with three of the four taking individual podium spots as well.

Butler — a 2024 US Olympic gold medalist in the 4×400-meter relay — led the aforementioned 400-meter dash, with teammate Oakley securing second-place just behind her.

Meanwhile, Smith bagged bronze in the 400-meter hurdles.

Georgia head coach Caryl Smith Gilbert, who previously led three-time champion USC to the Trojans’ 2018 and 2021 NCAA titles, is now the only woman to coach two different schools to an outdoor track and field national championship.

“I love these kids. They teach me more about me than I teach them about anything,” said an emotional Smith Gilbert during the trophy ceremony. “They worked so hard, and they believed in themselves, and we did it.”

Michigan senior Savannah Sutherland leaps over a hurdle in the 400-meter hurdles final at the 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Savannah Sutherland broke USA star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s NCAA record. (C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

Trio of NCAA records crumble at championship meet

While first-time champion Georgia was making team program history, a trio of NCAA women were busy shattering national track and field records this weekend.

First, Washington sophomore Hana Moll became the national pole vault champion with a new NCAA record leap of 4.79 meters on Thursday.

Notably, this was the third time this season that the collegiate pole vault mark was cleared by a Huskie, with Moll’s twin sister Amanda breaking the record twice last month.

Then on Saturday, two records fell, with Alabama sophomore Doris Lemngole earning her second straight 3,000-meter steeplechase title in 8:58.15 — the fastest time in NCAA history.

Michigan senior Savannah Sutherland, a 2024 Olympian for Team Canada, closed out the 2025 NCAA record-breaking by dethroning a legend, smashing the 400-meter hurdles mark previously held by now-two-time Olympic individual champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.

Sutherland’s 52.46-second race was 0.29 seconds below McLaughlin-Levrone’s collegiate record — and a full 0.8 seconds below Sutherland’s own personal best.





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