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TALLAHASSEE – Florida State’s head softball coach Lonni Alameda was named the ACC Coach of the Year on Wednesday morning. Seven Seminoles also earned a spot on the All-ACC Teams. Jazzy Francik, Jahni Kerr and Isa Torres were all named to All-ACC First Team. Katie Dack, Ashtyn Danley and Michaela Edenfield were named to the All-ACC Second […]

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TALLAHASSEE – Florida State’s head softball coach Lonni Alameda was named the ACC Coach of the Year on Wednesday morning. Seven Seminoles also earned a spot on the All-ACC Teams. Jazzy Francik, Jahni Kerr and Isa Torres were all named to All-ACC First Team. Katie Dack, Ashtyn Danley and Michaela Edenfield were named to the All-ACC Second Team, and Kennedy Harp was named to the All-ACC Third Team.

Coach Alameda picks up her seventh ACC Coach of the Year award after leading the Noles to another ACC Regular Season Championship while also battling breast cancer. FSU finished 18-3 in ACC play and did not drop a single series in conference play on its way to a 15th ACC Regular Season Championship. FSU outscored its opponents 172-72. Alameda was also instrumental in managing a pitching staff that ranks first in the ACC in ERA.

Francik was phenomenal for FSU in ACC play. Francik had a conference-low 1.40 ERA in 35 innings and a perfect 5-0 record. In her last two starts against ACC teams, Francik has thrown 12 scoreless innings and allowed just two hits including pitching a no-hitter at No. 15 Virginia Tech last week. Francik was also named to the ACC All-Freshman Team.

Kerr picked up her second First Team All-ACC honor of her career as the senior from Mableton, Georgia, started hot and never slowed down in ACC play. Kerr finished conference play with a .456 average, four home runs and 23 RBI. Kerr drove in a run in eight consecutive games from April 11-May 3. Her eight-game RBI streak is tied for the third-longest in school history.

Torres was Ms. Consistent at the top of FSU’s lineup to earn first team honors. Torres hit .456 for FSU in ACC play with two home runs and 19 RBI. Torres struck out just once in 79 at bats in ACC play and was a perfect 4-for-4 on the base paths.

Dack was a breakout player for FSU this season as she earned her first All-ACC honors of her career. Dack led the team with five home runs in ACC play while driving in 23 runs. Dack .377 in conference play and slugged .672.

Danley took another step in the circle for the Noles this season to earn second team honors for the second consecutive season. Danley was a perfect 6-0 in ACC play with a 2.39 ERA in 41 innings. She also recorded two saves in ACC play.

Edenfield became a four-time All-ACC honoree on Wednesday as she picked up second team honors for the third time in her career. Edenfield hit .339 in ACC play with four home runs and 19 RBI. Edenfield has been terrific getting on base with a team-leading .519 on base percentage thanks to a team-high 18 walks in ACC play.

Harp was one of the biggest surprises for the Seminole lineup as she earned her first All-ACC honors. Harp hit .345 in 18 games with two home runs and 11 RBI to go along with six stolen bases.

The Seminoles will be back in action tomorrow at 11 a.m. in the Quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament against either Georgia Tech or Cal.

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Player of the Year: Cori McMillan, VT, Sr., OF

Pitcher of the Year: Reese Basinger, Clemson, Sr., RHP

Defensive Player of the Year: Thessa Malau’ulu, Duke, Gr., UTL

Freshman of the Year: Macey Cintron, Clemson, Fr., RHP

Coach of the Year: Lonni Alameda, Florida State

All-Freshman:

Mia Phillips, California

Macey Cintron, Clemson

Marian Collins, Clemson

Jazzy Francik, Florida State

Alyssa Willer, Georgia Tech

Gracyn Tucker, Georgia Tech

Char Lorenz, Louisville

Caroline O’Brien, Notre Dame

Joie Economides, Stanford

Jordan Lynch, Virginia Tech

First-Team:

Jordan Stephens, Boston College

Lagi Quiroga, California

Maddie Moore, Clemson

Reese Basinger, Clemson

Alex Brown, Clemson

Macey Cintron, Clemson

Aminah Vega, Duke

Isa Torres, Florida State

Jahni Kerr, Florida State

Jazzy Francik, Florida State

Kat Rodriguez, North Carolina

River Mahler, Stanford

Eden Bigham, Virginia

Jade Hylton, Virginia

Cori McMillan, Virginia Tech

Michelle Chatfield, Virginia Tech

Second-Team:

Tianna Bell, California

Ana Gold, Duke

Dani Drogemuller, Duke

DAuna Jennings, Duke

Thessa Malauulu, Duke

Michaela Edenfield, Florida State

Katie Dack, Florida State

Ashtyn Danley, Florida State

Char Lorenz, Louisville

Kyra Chan, Stanford

Emily Jones, Stanford

Alyssa Houston, Stanford

Macee Eaton, Virginia

Kylie Aldridge, Virginia Tech

Third-Team:

Brooke McCubbin, Clemson

Jamison Brockenbrough, Clemson

Kennedy Harp, Florida State

Alyssa Willer, Georgia Tech

Taylor Ensley, NC State

Hannah Church, NC State

Carlie Myrtle, North Carolina

Addison Amaral, Notre Dame

Jade Berry, Stanford

Joie Economides, Stanford

Taryn Kern, Stanford

Jordan Lynch, Virginia Tech

Emma Lemley, Virginia Tech

Zoe Yaeger, Virginia Tech

Emma Mazzarone, Virginia Tech

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Joziah and Davian Overcome Weather Delay to Complete Day One of the NCAA First Round Qualifiers

Fairfax, Va. – The Patriots opened the NCAA First Round with grit and determination as Davian Burke and Joziah Johnson left everything on the track in their respective events. A significant weather delay pushed all track events back by four hours, reshuffling the schedule and testing the athletes’ focus and resilience. The 110m hurdles were […]

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Fairfax, Va. – The Patriots opened the NCAA First Round with grit and determination as Davian Burke and Joziah Johnson left everything on the track in their respective events.

A significant weather delay pushed all track events back by four hours, reshuffling the schedule and testing the athletes’ focus and resilience. The 110m hurdles were moved to a 10:00 p.m. start, while the 400m hurdles did not begin until 12:05 a.m.

Davian Burke, a freshman, was the first Patriot to compete, running in lane two during the opening heat of the 110m hurdles. Despite the late hour and challenging conditions, Burke finished with a time of 14.18, placing 35th in the East region.

Joziah Johnson took the track later in the evening for the 400m hurdles. Despite the unusual 12:05 a.m. start, Johnson delivered a strong performance with a time of 52.23, earning 36th in the East region.

Up Next:

Kailynn Tyson will be the only George Mason athlete competing on Day Two of the NCAA First Round qualifiers. The women’s long jump has been rescheduled for 1:00 p.m.

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College Track and Field: Alexandria alum Jacob Balcome earns another All-American honor – Alexandria Echo Press

Wisconsin-River Falls sophomore Jacob Balcome capped off a memorable 2025 season at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Geneva, Ohio, on May 22-23. Balcome, an Alexandria graduate, finished fourth in the Men’s Decathlon with a score of 6,767. This fourth place makes him an NCAA Division III All-American. His fourth place […]

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Wisconsin-River Falls sophomore Jacob Balcome capped off a memorable 2025 season at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Geneva, Ohio, on May 22-23.

Balcome, an Alexandria graduate, finished fourth in the Men’s Decathlon with a score of 6,767. This fourth place makes him an NCAA Division III All-American.

His fourth place finish in the decathlon tied the program’s record for best finish (Clint Christy, 2007).

Balcome had a pair of runner-up finishes as he placed in the pole vault decathlon (1.82m) and shot put decathlon (12.45m).

Balcome placed fifth in the javelin throw decathlon (48.46m), and sixth in the 1500-meter decathlon (4:45.28).

Rounding out his top 10 finishes, he placed 110-meter hurdles decathlon (15.85), ninth in the 400-meter decathlon (51.24) and high jump decathlon (1.52m).

Balcome also placed 11th in the 100-meter decathlon (11.33), 12th in the long jump decathlon (6.51m) and discus decathlon (34.21m).

Balcome, who won the 2025 NCAA DIII Indoor Heptathalon national championship, is the 2024-25 UWRF Male Athlete of the Year.

UWRF placed 36th as a team at the NCAA DIII Outdoor National Championships.

Balcome finishes the second as a 2025 United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-North region honoree.

He set the UWRF program record this season with a score of 6,915 at the 2025 NCAA DIII Indoor National Championships on March 20-21 in Santa Barbara, California.

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Saint Lucia Teams Compete in Beach Volleyball Championship

Teams from 10 territories will compete in the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association Under-21 Beach Championship, June 6-8 in Saint Kitts & Nevis. For Saint Lucia, the accomplished duo of Rio Victor and Peter Emmanuel will contest the men’s title, whilst Ericka Gaspard and Clio Phillip will compete in the women’s draw. Victor and Emmanuel are […]

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Victor and Emmanuel are back on familiar territory, having won the ECVA Under-19 title two years ago in North Frigate Bay. The inaugural edition of the tournament in 2023 was supported by world governing body Federation de Internationale Volleyball and the International Olympic Committee through Olympic Solidarity and the North, Central America, and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation. Nine teams took part in the U19 event.

In 2024, Victor and Emmanuel went undefeated as champions of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association and ECVA Beach Under-19 World Championships Qualification Tournament. They defeated the pair from Trinidad & Tobago 2-0 in Black Rock, Tobago, and secured their tickets to the main draw of the FIVB World Championship in China.

The women’s team of Gaspard and Phillip has not been quite as accomplished in this format. They were both part of the Saint Lucia team that defeated Bermuda 3-0 in St John’s, Antigua & Barbuda last year, winning the final of the 2024 ECVA Women’s Indoor Championship.

The 2025 ECVA U21 Beach Championship will showcase the talents of young athletes from across the region, promoting sportsmanship and competition. The top three positions in both genders will qualify for the NORCECA World Championship Qualifier Tournament, which will take place in Punta Cana from July 3rd to 7th.

The previous championship was held last year in North Frigate Bay, where Anguilla’s Lavesha Richardson and Deandra Fleming emerged victorious in the women’s category, while Dominica’s Bill Frederick and Mervin Mingo claimed the title in the men’s division.

In a recent interview, ECVA president Glenn Quinlan shared insights into the upcoming championship: “Most of the registered players have prior experience in this tournament, having participated in the 2023 event, we anticipate a high level of competition with many returning players, and team St. Eustatius who will also be joining the competition with a female team, further expanding participation and fostering regional talent which will make the event even more exciting.”

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Men’s Track & Field Earn Five Quarterfinal Spots at NCAA West First Round

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – University of Houston men’s track and field earned five quarterfinal spots at the NCAA West First Round inside E.B. Cushing Stadium on Wednesday. Houston will compete in the 110-meter hurdles, 100-meter, 400-meter, and 800-meter in addition to the discus, triple jump, 4×100-meter relay and the 4×400-meter relay on Friday. […]

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BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – University of Houston men’s track and field earned five quarterfinal spots at the NCAA West First Round inside E.B. Cushing Stadium on Wednesday.

Houston will compete in the 110-meter hurdles, 100-meter, 400-meter, and 800-meter in addition to the discus, triple jump, 4×100-meter relay and the 4×400-meter relay on Friday.

Senior Trey East III posted the fastest time of the day in the 400-meter with a personal best of 45.23. East III moved up to the third in program history with this time.

Senior Jamar Marshall Jr. earned his spot in Friday’s 110-meter hurdles quarterfinal with a time of 13.52.

Senior John Adesola secured his spot in two separate events as he qualified in the 110-meter hurdles at 13.57 and the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.28.

Senior Adam Mason earned a spot in the 800-meter quarterfinal as he finished third in his heat at 1:48.21.

The women’s squad open action at 10 a.m., Thursday, with the women’s hammer throw followed by the pole vault at 5:30 p.m., 100-meter hurdles at 6 p.m., and will close out the evening with the 800-meter.

FRIDAY SCHEDULE
1 p.m. – Men’s Discus: Kevin Grubbs
2:30 p.m. – Men’s Triple Jump: Caleb Malbrough, Kevin Snyder
3:30 p.m. – Men’s High Jump: My’Kell Beck, Antrea Mita, Turey Stoudemire
5 p.m. – Men’s 4×100-meter relay: Germain Smith-Mata, Cayden Broadnax, Ryan Mulholland, Brice Chabot
6:15 p.m. – 110m hurdles: John Adesola, Jamar Marshall
6:35 p.m. – 100m: John Adesola
6:50 p.m. – Men’s 400m: Trey East III
7:05 p.m. – Men’s 800m: Adam Mason
8:45 pm – Men’s 4×400-meter relay: Trey East III, Sahfi Reed, King Taylor, Damarien Jacobs

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27 San Clemente High School Student-Athletes Commit to Colleges | Sports & Outdoors

San Clemente High School recently gathered 27 of its student-athletes for a ceremony honoring those who have signed financial aid and scholarship agreements with colleges across the country to continue their athletic and academic careers in the fall of 2025. (The NCAA eliminated the National Letter of Intent in October 2024.) The Tritons’ girls soccer […]

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The Tritons’ girls soccer team had the most signees, with five players making their college choices, followed by the football and boys soccer teams with four apiece.

The full list, broken down by sport:

WOMEN’S SOCCER (5): Gianna Melton (University of San Diego), Camille Brophy (Oregon), Makena Wood (Chico State), Wynn Farrell (Portland State) and Taylor Hernandez (Illinois Tech).

FOOTBALL (4): Matai Tagoa’i (USC), Puka Fuimaono (Arizona State), Max Kotiranta (Northern Arizona) and Zeke Rubinstein (Baker University).

MEN’S SOCCER (4): Griffin Blair (Cal State Fullerton), Cole Harris (UC Santa Barbara), Ryker Joutz (Princeton) and Owen Hornig (Wisconsin).

WOMEN’S LACROSSE (2): Sophia Yeskulsky (University of Colorado) and Charlotte Yeskulsky (University of Colorado).

BASEBALL (2): Mike Erspamer (Stanford) and Haken Quade (Westmont).

WOMEN’S WATER POLO (2): Phoebe De-Moss (UC Santa Barbara) and Talyn Pelkey (University of Hawaii-Minoa).

MEN’S WATER POLO: Charlie Child (Navy).

MEN’S VOLLEYBALL: Jack Loper (Stanford).

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL: Quinn Loper (USC).

SOFTBALL: Sophie Nachman (Dartmouth).

MEN’S GOLF: Travis Fisher (Northwest Nazarene University).

MEN’S WRESTLING: Jayden Ho (Cal Poly Humboldt).

WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS: Ashley Stafford (Yale).

MEN’S WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL: Allesandro Pintor (University of Illinois).

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No. 17 Men’s Track advances five at NCAA West Prelims

Story Links COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The No. 17 men’s Texas track and field program advanced five sprinters to Friday’s quarterfinals at the NCAA West Prelims on Wednesday. Kendrick Smallwood won heat 1 of the men’s 110-meter hurdle first round with his time of 13.38. It was the third-fastest time […]

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COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The No. 17 men’s Texas track and field program advanced five sprinters to Friday’s quarterfinals at the NCAA West Prelims on Wednesday.

Kendrick Smallwood won heat 1 of the men’s 110-meter hurdle first round with his time of 13.38. It was the third-fastest time in the field of 48. Smallwood will compete in Friday’s quarterfinals for a spot at the NCAA Championships.

Nabil Tezkratt also advanced to the 400-meter quarterfinal finishing third in Heat 2 with a time of 46.36 for the automatic spot.

The Longhorns later advanced two in the 400-meter hurdles after Kody Blackwood ran the fourth-fastest time of the night in 49.86 to win Heat 5. Chris Brinkley also advanced on time at 51.04 to compete on Friday.

Xavier Butler was the final Longhorn to advance after winning Heat 6 of the 200-meter with a time of 20.45. It was the third-fastest time of the day.

The No. 11 women will compete on the second day of the NCAA prelims.

Results:

Kendrick Smallwood – 3^rd – 110mH | 13.38 Q

Xavier Butler – 3^rd – 200m | 20.45

Kody Blackwood – 4^th – 400mH | 49.86 Q

Kelsey Daniel – 15^th – Long Jump | 7.57m (24-10)

Sam Abati – T-15^th – Pole Vault | 5.17m (16-11.50)

Chris Brinkley – 19^th – 400mH | 51.04 q

Brennen McHenry – 19^th – Long Jump | 7.44m (24-5)

Nabil Tezkratt – 23^rd – 400m | 46.36 Q

Michael Piñones – 28^th – Shot Put | 17.83m (58-6)

Logan Popelka – 31^st – 400m – 46.59

Solomon Washington – 34^th – Long Jump | 7.16m (23-6)

Damon Frabotta – 46^th – 400mH | 54.08