Connect with us

Sports

Foundation Academy breaks ground on new track, other athletic facilities

Foundation Academy has broken ground on a plethora of construction projects and upgrades to its Tilden campus’ athletics facilities. “We are currently building a track facility with the specifications needed to host any FHSAA meet,” said Robert East, Foundation’s athletics director and director of operations. “We are also adding expanded seating to (Lions) Field in […]

Published

1 month ago

on


Foundation Academy has broken ground on a plethora of construction projects and upgrades to its Tilden campus’ athletics facilities.

“We are currently building a track facility with the specifications needed to host any FHSAA meet,” said Robert East, Foundation’s athletics director and director of operations. “We are also adding expanded seating to (Lions) Field in order to service (track-and-field), football, soccer and lacrosse. We will also have a brand new press box with a film deck on top to service these sports. Finally, we are adding a concession stand and restroom building to the west side of campus to serve baseball, beach volleyball and the other field space on that side of campus.”

First established in 1958, as part of Winter Garden’s First Baptist Church, Foundation Academy has seen significant growth in recent years, both in its facilities and in its student population. In September, the school opened a state-of-the-art classroom facility for its high school students, which included a conference room, computer lab — decked out with new iMac computers — a coding-specific classroom and a broadcast studio. The new building made room for an additional 325 students.

“I have been privileged to be at Foundation Academy for 10 years and I have seen the fruits of our efforts,” East said. “We have seen the addition of an expanded weight room, infrastructure such as roads, lighting and parking, the construction of a cafeteria and a new classroom building, and now the beginning of our athletic complex enhancements. All of this serves only the purpose of partnering with families to provide a Christ-centered education. We are able to reach more families with expanded facilities and the quality of the experience is only growing.”

This latest facility upgrade, this time focused on athletics, is another sign that the private Christian school is dedicated to meeting the growing demands of its students and providing a top-notch and well-rounded academic and athletic experience.

“This investment is vital to the continued development of the student athlete experience at Foundation Academy,” East said. “Last year, we hosted a cross country meet at home for the first time in six years and this gave our team and their families the chance to compete without travel. We will be expanding our cross country opportunities on our campus next year and adding (track-and-field) to this. Track is a sport that allows for individual athletic growth, which supports all other sports. And the expanded seating and concessions creates opportunities for revenue to support the overall program.”

The addition of a new eight-lane running track, the 1,000-seat expansion at Lions Field and new facilities on the campus’ west side are just a few examples of the recent athletics-specific additions to the school. East, who’s worked at Foundation for a decade, knows the impact these new athletic and general facility projects have on the school’s overall mission of providing the highest quality of education in a Christ-centered environment.

“Foundation Academy offers families the opportunity to have a partner in the development of students spiritually, physically, mentally and socially,” East said. “The campus enhancements we are constructing will obviously support the physical growth of student athletes. It is our desire that these facilities be used in a manner that also supports the spiritual, social and mental development of student athletes!”

Construction on the various new athletics facility projects are slated to be completed by the beginning of the 2025-26 school year, this August. 

 



Link

1
Related Topics:
Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Sports

H.S. Boys Track and Field: Benny Delbaugh ran quick laps, effectively anchored Shamokin relay teams | Sports

Benny Delbaugh was part of four races at the annual District 4 Class 3A track and field championships back in May. Remarkably, all four ended with him crossing the finish line in first or second place, good for a bunch of hardware — two gold medals accompanied by a pair of silvers. × This […]

Published

6 minutes ago

on

July 3, 2025

By


Benny Delbaugh was part of four races at the annual District 4 Class 3A track and field championships back in May.

Remarkably, all four ended with him crossing the finish line in first or second place, good for a bunch of hardware — two gold medals accompanied by a pair of silvers.


This page requires Javascript.

Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

kAm}@E @?=J 5:5 E96 C646?E $92>@<:? pC62 8C25 H:? E96 c__\>6E6C 52D9 2E E96 5:DEC:4E >66E[ 96 2=D@ 2?49@C65 2== E9C66 C6=2J E62>D — E96 cI`__[ cIc__ 2?5 cIg__ DBF25D — H9:49 7:?:D965 7:CDE[ D64@?5 2?5 D64@?5[ C6DA64E:G6=J]k^Am

kAm%96 5:DEC:4E 492>A:@? cI`__ E62> — @? H9:49 s6=32F89 H2D ;@:?65 3J {@82? $E66=6[ #J2? q:4<6CE 2?5 r92D6 !6?DJ= — D92EE6C65 E96 AC6G:@FD >66E C64@C5 3J ?62C=J 2 7F== D64@?5 H:E9 2 3=:DE6C:?8 E:>6 @7 c`]df D64@?5D[ 2=D@ 2 AC@8C2> C64@C5]k^Am

kAms6=32F89’D 677@CED 2E E92E >66E 2=@?6 H6C6 6?@F89 E@ A@D:E:@? 9:>D6=7 H6== H:E9:? 2 G6CJ E2=6?E65 7:6=5 7@C %96 }6HD\xE6>’D |2=6 %C24< 2?5 u:6=5 pE9=6E6 @7 E96 *62C 2H2C5]k^Am

kAmp A2:C @7 7:7E9\A=246 7:?:D96D 😕 E96 c__ 2?5 cI`__ 2E E96 DE2E6 492>A:@?D9:AD E96 7@==@H:?8 H66<6?5 😕 $9:AA6?D3FC8 D@=:5:7:65 E92E C64@8?:E:@? 7@C E96 J@F?8 >2? H9@ A=2?D E@ 6?=:DE 😕 E96 &]$] }2GJ]k^Am

kAm“x’G6 @H? q6? 7@C `d J62CD 2?5 x @H E92E :7 x 8:G6 :E E@ 9:> 😕 7C@?E[ ?@E >2?J A6@A=6 😕 E96 2C62 2C6 8@:?8 E@ 42E49 9:>[” !6?DJ= D2:5]k^Am

kAmp55:E:@?2==J[ E96 x?5:2?D’ cIc__ E62> — 4@?D:DE:?8 @7 q:4<6CE[ !6?DJ=[ r@=:? $E6:?92CE 2?5 s6=32F89 — E@@< `eE9 A=2E6 2E E96 !xpp r=2DD bp >66E]k^Am

kAms6=32F89’D CF? 😕 E96 5:DEC:4E c__ 42>6 😕 2E cg]fc D64@?5D[ >@C6 E92? 2 7F== E:4< 29625 @7 (:==:2>DA@CE’D %6G:? (:==:2>D[ E96 D64@?5\A=246 7:?:D96C]k^Am

kAms6=32F89 2=D@ H2D G:4E@C:@FD 😕 E96 c__ 2E E96 !6??DJ=G2?:2 w62CE=2?5 pE9=6E:4 r@?76C6?46 W!wprX 492>A:@?D9:AD E9:D D62D@?[ 2D H6== 2D E96 2??F2= qC6D=:? x?G:E2E:@?2= 2E |@F?E r2C>6=]k^Am

kAmw6 H2D 9@?@C65 3J E96 4@?76C6?46 7@FC E:>6D 😕 E96 6?5\@7\D62D@? 2H2C5D[ @? E96 s:G:D:@? x 7:CDE E62> 7@C E96 c__ 2?5 cI`__[ D64@?5 E62> 7@C cIg__ 2?5 2? 9@?@C23=6 >6?E:@? 7@C E96 cI`__]k^Am

kAm{:DE65 36=@H 2C6 E96 C6DE @7 %96 }6HD\xE6>’D 3@JD EC24< 2?5 7:6=5 2==\DE2CDik^Am

kAmkDEC@?8mw@3: u@CE:[ |@F?E r2C>6=[ D6?:@Ck^DEC@?8mk^Am

kAms:DEC:4E c r=2DD ap 492>A:@? 😕 EC:A=6 ;F>A[ `cE9 A=246 😕 ;2G6=:? E9C@H 2?5 `cE9 A=246 😕 D9@E AFE ]]] !xpp 7@FCE9 A=246 😕 EC:A=6 ;F>A ]]] !wpr 6:89E9 A=246 😕 EC:A=6 ;F>A[ ?:?E9 A=246 😕 ;2G6=:? E9C@H 2?5 `cE9 A=246 😕 =@?8 ;F>A ]]] !wpr\xxx 7:CDE E62> 😕 EC:A=6 ;F>A 2?5 9@?@C23=6 >6?E:@? 7@C ;2G6=:? E9C@H]k^Am

kAmkDEC@?8mtE92? #665[ $@FE96C? r@=F>3:2[ ;F?:@Ck^DEC@?8mk^Am

kAms:DEC:4E c r=2DD ap 492>A:@? 😕 ;2G6=:? E9C@H 2?5 `_E9 A=246 😕 5:D4FD E9C@H ]]] !xpp 7@FCE9 A=246 😕 ;2G6=:? E9C@H ]]] !wpr 7:7E9 A=246 😕 ;2G6=:? E9C@H 2?5 a_E9 A=246 WE:6X 😕 5:D4FD E9C@H ]]] #2? 2 =68 @7 cIc__ C6=2J E92E 7:?:D965 7@FCE9 2E 3@E9 5:DEC:4ED 2?5 !wprD 2?5 a_E9 2E DE2E6D ]]] !wpr\xxx 7:CDE E62> 😕 ;2G6=:? E9C@H 2?5 9@?@C23=6 >6?E:@? 7@C cIc__]k^Am

kAmkDEC@?8m{@82? $E66=6[ $92>@<:?[ D@A9@>@C6k^DEC@?8mk^Am

kAms:DEC:4E c r=2DD bp 492>A:@? 😕 =@?8 ;F>A 2?5 A@=6 G2F=E WE:6X[ CF??6C\FA 😕 `__ ]]] !xpp adE9 A=246 😕 `__ 2?5 agE9 A=246 😕 =@?8 ;F>A ]]] !wpr CF??6C\FA WE:6X 😕 A@=6 G2F=E ]]] #2? 2 =68 @7 cI`__ C6=2J E92E H@? 5:DEC:4E 2?5 !wpr E:E=6D 2?5 A=2465 7:7E9 2E DE2E6D ]]] !wpr\x 7:CDE E62> 😕 cI`__ 2?5 9@?@C23=6 >6?E:@? 7@C =@?8 ;F>A]k^Am

kAmkDEC@?8mq=2<6 w@4<6?3C@49[ $92>@<:?[ D6?:@Ck^DEC@?8mk^Am

kAms:DEC:4E c r=2DD bp 492>A:@? 😕 5:D4FD E9C@H 2?5 7:7E9 A=246 😕 D9@E AFE ]]] !xpp D6G6?E9 A=246 😕 5:D4FD E9C@H ]]] !wpr CF??6C\FA 😕 5:D4FD E9C@H ]]] !wpr\x 7:CDE E62> 😕 5:D4FD E9C@H]k^Am

kAmkDEC@?8m+2<6> r=:?E@?[ $92>@<:?[ ;F?:@Ck^DEC@?8mk^Am

kAms:DEC:4E c r=2DD bp 492>A:@? 😕 D9@E AFE 2?5 ?:?E9 A=246 😕 ;2G6=:? E9C@H ]]] !xpp `fE9 A=246 😕 D9@E AFE ]]] !wpr\x 7:CDE E62> 😕 D9@E AFE]k^Am

kAmkDEC@?8mr92D6 !6?DJ=[ $92>@<:?[ D6?:@Ck^DEC@?8mk^Am

kAms:DEC:4E c r=2DD bp CF??6C\FA 😕 9:89 ;F>A 2?5 E9:C5 A=246 😕 a__ ]]] !wpr 492>A:@? 😕 a__ ]]] #2? 2 =68 @7 cI`__ C6=2J E92E H@? 5:DEC:4E 2?5 !wpr E:E=6D 2?5 A=2465 7:7E9 2E DE2E6D ]]] #2? 2 =68 @7 cIc__ C6=2J E92E A=2465 D64@?5 2E 5:DEC:4ED 2?5 `eE9 2E DE2E6D ]]] !wpr\x 7:CDE E62> 7@C a__ 2?5 cI`__ 2?5 9@?@C23=6 >6?E:@? 7@C 9:89 ;F>A 2?5 cIc__]k^Am

kAmkDEC@?8m#J2? q:4<6CE[ $92>@<:?[ D@A9@>@C6k^DEC@?8mk^Am

kAms:DEC:4E c r=2DD bp CF??6C\FA 😕 a__ 2?5 6?E6C65 `__ 2D E@A D665 367@C6 72=D6 DE2CE ]]] !wpr 492>A:@? 😕 `__ ]]] #2? 2 =68 @7 cI`__ C6=2J E92E H@? 5:DEC:4E 2?5 !wpr E:E=6D 2?5 A=2465 7:7E9 2E DE2E6D ]]] #2? 2 =68 @7 cIc__ C6=2J E92E A=2465 D64@?5 2E 5:DEC:4ED 2?5 `eE9 2E DE2E6D ]]] !wpr\x 7:CDE E62> 7@C `__ 2?5 cI`__ 2?5 9@?@C23=6 >6?E:@? 7@C a__ 2?5 cIc__]k^Am

kAmkDEC@?8myF56 @F?E r2C>6=[ ;F?:@Ck^DEC@?8mk^Am

kAms:DEC:4E c r=2DD ap 7@FCE9 A=246 😕 c__ ]]] !xpp `aE9 A=246 😕 c__ ]]] !wpr D6G6?E9 A=246 😕 c__ ]]] #2? 2 =68 @7 cIc__ C6=2J E92E A=2465 E9:C5 2E 5:DEC:4ED[ 7:7E9 2E !wprD 2?5 `_E9 2E DE2E6D ]]] #2? 2 =68 @7 cI`__ C6=2J E92E A=2465 D6G6?E9 2E 5:DEC:4ED 2?5 `eE9 2E DE2E6D ]]] !wprxxx D64@?5 E62> 7@C a__ 2?5 c__ 2?5 9@?@C23=6 >6?E:@? 7@C cI`__]k^Am

kAmkDEC@?8my256? r2CE6C[ $@FE96C? r@=F>3:2[ D@A9@>@C6k^DEC@?8mk^Am

kAms:DEC:4E c r=2DD ap 7@FCE9 A=246 😕 5:D4FD E9C@H 2?5 7:7E9 A=246 😕 D9@E AFE ]]] !xpp `dE9 A=246 😕 D9@E AFE ]]] !wpr D:IE9 A=246 😕 D9@E AFE 2?5 6:89E9 A=246 😕 5:D4FD E9C@H ]]] !wprxxx D64@?5 E62> 😕 D9@E AFE 2?5 5:D4FD E9C@H]k^Am

kAmkDEC@?8mr@=:? $E6:?92CE[ $92>@<:?[ D@A9@>@C6k^DEC@?8mk^Am

kAms:DEC:4E c r=2DD bp CF??6CFA 😕 b__ 9FC5=6D 2?5 7@FCE9 A=246 😕 3@E9 “_ 9FC5=6D 2?5 9:89 ;F>A ]]] !wpr E9:C5 A=246 WE:6X 😕 9:89 ;F>A 2?5 7:7E9 A=246 😕 b__ 9FC5=6D ]]] #2? 2 =68 @7 cIc__ C6=2J E92E A=2465 D64@?5 2E 5:DEC:4ED 2?5 `eE9 2E DE2E6D ]]] !wprx 9@?@C23=6 >6?E:@? 7@C b__ 9FC5=6D 2?5 cIc__]k^Am

kAmkDEC@?8mt3:? w:?6[ 8FJ6?[ |@F?E r2C>6=[ D6?:@Ck^DEC@?8mk^Am

kAms:DEC:4E c r=2DD ap 7@FCE9 A=246 😕 “_ 9FC5=6D 2?5 `bE9 A=246 😕 b__ 9FC5=6D ]]] !wpr `_E9 A=246 😕 “_ 9FC5=6D 2?5 “E9 A=246 😕 b__ 9FC5=6D ]]] !wpr\xxx 7:CDE E62> 😕 “_ 9FC5=6D 2?5 D64@?5 E62> 7@C b__ 9FC5=6D]k^Am



Link

0
Continue Reading

Sports

Assistant Athletic Athletics (Track/Field & Cross Country) in Brookings, SD for South Dakota State University

Details Posted: 02-Jul-25 Location: Brookings, South Dakota Type: Full-time Salary: $44,000-$50,000 Categories: Sports Medicine Sports Medicine – Athletic Training Sector: Collegiate Sports Required Education: 4 Year Degree South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to join our team. This role supports the coordination of athletic training services, ensuring the health and […]

Published

42 minutes ago

on

July 3, 2025

By


Details

Posted: 02-Jul-25

Location: Brookings, South Dakota

Type: Full-time

Salary: $44,000-$50,000

Categories:

Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine – Athletic Training

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree

South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to join our team. This role supports the coordination of athletic training services, ensuring the health and well-being of our student-athletes. From injury prevention and evaluation to rehabilitation and return-to-play management, this position plays a vital role in keeping athletes performing at their best. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about sports medicine and thrives in a team environment. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota and is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Athletic Administration or Sports Science completed by appointment date;
  • At least one year of experience with intercollegiate athletics or clinical setting (an equivalent combination will be considered);
  • Effective communication (oral, written, and interpersonal) skills;
  • BOC certification for athletic training and CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain these certificates by employment;
  • Demonstrated organization and time management skills; and
  • Demonstrated computer application skills.

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, or Administration;
  • At least one year of experience supervising athletic training students;
  • Division I intercollegiate experience;
  • Experience providing athletic training services to the sport of track/field and cross country;
  • Eligible for state license in South Dakota;
  • Experience with team travel responsibilities;
  • Experience with supply ordering/monitoring;
  • Knowledge and/or understanding of medical records following HIPAA, FERPA and Sportsware; and
  • Knowledge and/or understanding of medical insurance.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 

Position is open until filled with full consideration given to applications received by 07/11/2025.

For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Holly VanVlymen at 605-688-5308 or via email: Holly-VanVlymen@sdstate.edu.

Employer Logo

About South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures.

South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation, and the world. Its employees embrace the university’s core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.

As the state’s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of South Dakota State University is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, and Aberdeen, and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.

Jackrabbits Athletics competes as an NCAA Division I member with membership in the Missouri Valley Footb…all Conference, the Summit League and the Big 12 for wrestling.

Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Brookings is listed as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, and is rated among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.

The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state’s highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school, and a high school.

The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center, and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.

Show more

Show less


Connections working at South Dakota State University



Link

0
Continue Reading

Sports

State College’s champion javelin thrower Nathan Haas named to the New Balance Outdoor Nationals All-American Team | Centre County Gazette

STATE COLLEGE — Recent State College Area High School graduate Nathan Haas just added another milestone to his long list of achievements as a Little Lion football player and track and field athlete. Haas, who holds seven varsity letters from his career at SC in football and track and field, is presently the Mid-Penn Conference […]

Published

59 minutes ago

on

July 3, 2025

By


STATE COLLEGE — Recent State College Area High School graduate Nathan Haas just added another milestone to his long list of achievements as a Little Lion football player and track and field athlete.

Haas, who holds seven varsity letters from his career at SC in football and track and field, is presently the Mid-Penn Conference Javelin and Discus Champion and he is a three-time District 6 Discus Champion and two-time D6 Javelin Champion.

He is also a four-time PIAA Medalist, and he recently capped his track and field career by winning the 2025 PIAA State Javelin Championship.

Competing in the PIAA Meet at Shippensburg University, Haas and Whitehall High School’s Thomas Lloyd were neck-and-neck going into the final, sixth attempt when Haas unleashed his best effort of the day: 204 feet, 4 inches.

Lloyd, who actually went into the final attempt leading with a throw of 202 feet, 2 inches, still had to throw but his attempt was just under 190 feet and Haas took the Gold Medal.

Talon Romance was third with a mark of 198-7.

Nathan Haas finished his college recruiting by committing to Liberty University in Virginia to continue in track and field. Submitted photo

The State Championship, along with other parameters, qualified Haas for the New Balance Outdoor Nationals held on Thursday, June 19, through Sunday, June 22, at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.

Haas traveled to the New Balance Meet with his father, Steve, and was later joined by other members of his family. He was entered into both the javelin and discus competitions.

In the discus competition, there were 51 place winners and Haas finished 30th with a throw of 170-3.

First Place went to Benjamin Shue from Bergen Catholic HS in New Jersey with a throw of 199-1 and Second Place went to Max Martin of Tatnall HS in Delaware with a 196-11.

In javelin, Haas gained his All-America Medal with a sixth-place throw of 197-10. The top six finishers in every category were named to the All-American Teams.

Markos Hantsoulis from Highland Park in New Jersey was First Place with a 203-1 while Landen Cruz was Second Place with a 202-9.

This was Haas’ second trip to the New Balance Nationals. In 2024, he finished in ninth place in the javelin.

On the State College football team in his senior year, Haas was a starter at defensive end, and he was named to the First Team Mid Penn Conference Defense. 

In discus, he was the top American finisher in the 2025 Penn Relays (third overall), and he finished seventh in the state as a sophomore and fifth as a junior.

He finished his college recruiting by committing to Liberty University in Virginia to continue in track and field.

“The State meet was definitely the meet that I had been training for all year,” Haas said, “and what honestly got me the result I wanted was just doing it for something bigger than myself and thinking about the team every single time I went up to the runway.

“And I definitely wouldn’t have been able to do it without my coaches who were right with me on the other side of the fence the whole time.

“Going to Nationals was really tough since it was about a month after states and training had died down with graduation and other senior activities. But I really felt good and made sure I stuck to my routines and got in some practice sessions when I could.

“Honestly, I did have a rough competition with the heat and other factors I couldn’t control getting to me and I struggled to get a big throw. But I was extremely grateful to have gotten All-American to end my senior season and boost me into my college career.”



Link

0
Continue Reading

Sports

Madison Whyte shines at recent NCAA Outdoor Championships, anchors national title relay for USC

The Newport News native and former Heritage High standout continues her rapid rise, helping the Women of Troy finish second nationally. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Life keeps moving fast for Madison Whyte—and that’s just how she likes it. The Newport News native and Southern California sprinter made her presence felt in a major way at […]

Published

1 hour ago

on

July 3, 2025

By


The Newport News native and former Heritage High standout continues her rapid rise, helping the Women of Troy finish second nationally.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Life keeps moving fast for Madison Whyte—and that’s just how she likes it.

The Newport News native and Southern California sprinter made her presence felt in a major way at the recent NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Whyte, a former state champion at Heritage High School, came within a fraction of a second of a national title in the 200 meters, finishing runner-up to South Carolina’s JaMeesia Ford.

But Whyte didn’t leave empty-handed. She played a key role in USC’s 4×100-meter relay team that captured the national championship, adding to her growing list of collegiate accolades. The Trojans finished second overall in the team competition.

“I keep telling myself like ‘freshman Maddie, she was just a little girl…she really didn’t know,'” she joked. “But sophomore Maddie is on such a different level and I will never not be able to see that difference in myself. So I definitely think I fit in my stride and do know that I belong.”

Now wrapping up her sophomore year, Whyte says she’s in a great place—on and off the track. Reflecting on her journey from high school standout to one of the NCAA’s top sprinters, she admits a lot has changed—but the drive to be the best remains the same.

“I really think that I’m the same runner,” she says. “I just wanted to run. I was never a time girl…like I never said I wanted to run this time. I never wanted to complete this. I just went out there and ran.” 

Whyte was asked by the time her career is wrapped up at Southern Cal, she want to, “Have made history for generations to come.”

With each powerful stride, Madison Whyte isn’t just chasing medals—she’s chasing a legacy.



Link

0
Continue Reading

Sports

Men’s Water Polo Release Game Dates for 2025 Season

Story Links EMMITSBURG, Md. (July 2, 2025) – Mount St. Mary’s men’s water polo releases its schedule for the 2025 season. The team is slated to play 30 games for the year, with four home games at the ARCC Swimming Pool.     A full list of games can be found […]

Published

1 hour ago

on

July 3, 2025

By


EMMITSBURG, Md. (July 2, 2025) – Mount St. Mary’s men’s water polo releases its schedule for the 2025 season. The team is slated to play 30 games for the year, with four home games at the ARCC Swimming Pool.  
 
A full list of games can be found on the Mount’s website.
 
Games begin with a trip to Colorado for four matches. All contests are at the Air Force Academy and the campaign kicks off with the Mountaineers battling the host Falcons. Biola, University of Redlands, and Cal also stand on the docket.
 
Further tournaments occur at Princeton, Navy, Bucknell, and in Southern California.
 
Mid-Atlantic Water Polo Conference play starts at Navy on September 12. There are 12 games throughout the year. Four of those contests happen at the ARCC Swimming Pool, beginning October 25 against George Washington. Wagner comes to town on October 31, and Bucknell and Mercyhurst arrive for Senior Day on November 1.
 
Conference championships start on November 21, taking place at Fordham.
 



Link

0
Continue Reading

Sports

Volleyball Announces Schedule for the 2025 Season

Story Links SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The University of San Francisco volleyball program and Head Coach Diogo Silva have officially announced the schedule for the upcoming 2025 season. “We have a very competitive schedule this season, facing off against some strong programs led by excellent coaches,” said Silva. “We don’t have as […]

Published

2 hours ago

on

July 3, 2025

By


SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The University of San Francisco volleyball program and Head Coach Diogo Silva have officially announced the schedule for the upcoming 2025 season.

“We have a very competitive schedule this season, facing off against some strong programs led by excellent coaches,” said Silva. “We don’t have as much travel during the non-conference schedule, which gives us a great opportunity to host two tournaments right here at home.”

Silva, entering his fifth season at the helm, led San Francisco to a successful 2024 campaign, ending the season with a 17-13 record—the most wins by the program since 2015—and finishing in fifth place in the West Coast Conference standings at 10-8. The team earned multiple victories over high-end opponents, including a sweep of LMU at home and a five-set thriller against San Diego, marking the first win over the Toreros in 11 years.

Despite a handful of departures from last season’s roster, the Dons welcome five talented transfers: Cagla Bengi (Coastal Carolina), Maeve Bailey (Holy Cross), Hannah Taylor (Saint Mary’s), Hokulani Perez (Arizona State), and Sina Toroslu (Siena), while Emilija Arsic, Andrea Fabikovicová, Kayla Ostovar, Taylor Mendez, and Beata Bohmova join the program as freshmen.

The 2025 campaign features 28 contests, comprising 10 non-conference and 18 West Coast Conference matches, as well as two home tournaments spanning four months of competition. The season begins in Berkeley when San Francisco competes in the California Tournament. The two-day event features contests against San Diego State on August 30 and California on August 30 at Haas Pavilion.

The Dons return home to War Memorial at the Sobrato Center when they host the Battle By The Bay, a three-day tournament with Portland State and Long Beach State. The green and gold take on Portland State in the home opener on September 5, followed by a meeting with Long Beach State on September 6. San Francisco will host its second tournament of the season, the USF Challenge, when San Jose State and CSUN come to the Hilltop for a four-day event on September 17 – 20.  

Returning to the road for the final time in non-conference play, San Francisco travels to Idaho to compete in the Boise State Invitational on September 11 – 13 at Bronco Gym. The team begins the tournament against Idaho State and then takes on host Boise State before finishing with Utah Tech.

Entering WCC play at the end of September, San Francisco travels to Washington State at Bohler Gym and Gonzaga at Charlotte Y. Martin Centre on September 25 and 27, respectively.

October features eight WCC contests, highlighted by home matches against Pepperdine (October 2), Oregon State (October 4), Pacific (October 11), and Gonzaga (October 25). The green and gold will also face Santa Clara, Portland, Oregon State, and San Diego on the road.

The campaign concludes with eight matches in November, with four of the last five to be played on the Hilltop. The Dons begin the month on the road at Pepperdine on November 1 before coming home to take on Santa Clara on November 6. The program returns to the road when it takes on Seattle U for the first time as conference members on November 8.

In the final stretch, San Francisco takes on Saint Mary’s (November 13), LMU (November 15), Seattle U (November 26), and Washington State (November 29) at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center to conclude the regular season.

The full 2025 San Francisco volleyball schedule can be viewed here.

For more information and updates on the University of San Francisco volleyball program, be sure to follow the Dons on Twitter @USFDonsVB, @USFDonsVB on Instagram, and @USFDonsVball on Facebook.

 





Link

0
Continue Reading
Youtube4 minutes ago

🚨 BREAKING: NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander signs the RICHEST annual salary in league history
Youtube5 minutes ago

Ceddanne Rafaela got UP THERE to try and get this one 😳
Sports6 minutes ago

H.S. Boys Track and Field: Benny Delbaugh ran quick laps, effectively anchored Shamokin relay teams | Sports
Rec Sports12 minutes ago

Orcutt sails into championship round; Lompoc eliminated | Youth Sports
Motorsports27 minutes ago

Richard Petty turns 88. Son Kyle explains why we’re lucky to have him
Technology33 minutes ago

David Einhorn’s Top Portfolio Trims: Healthcare, Fitness, and Tech on the Chopping Block
Sports42 minutes ago

Assistant Athletic Athletics (Track/Field & Cross Country) in Brookings, SD for South Dakota State University
Motorsports50 minutes ago

Kevin Harvick predicts winner in NASCAR Chicago Street Race
Youtube52 minutes ago

#2 for the No. 2 pick 👏 relive Dylan Harper’s special night
Sports59 minutes ago

State College’s champion javelin thrower Nathan Haas named to the New Balance Outdoor Nationals All-American Team | Centre County Gazette
Motorsports1 hour ago

Checkers or Wreckers: NASCAR’s Ives and Sauter on board for Saturday’s event | News, Sports, Jobs
Sports1 hour ago

Madison Whyte shines at recent NCAA Outdoor Championships, anchors national title relay for USC
Sports1 hour ago

Men’s Water Polo Release Game Dates for 2025 Season
NIL2 hours ago

EA Sports Hints at Bringing Back Popular CBB Video Game
NIL2 hours ago

These 2-sport athletes are a cheat code in College Football 26

Most Viewed Posts

Trending