The 2025 high school volleyball season tips off around the state this week as Austin High, Lake Travis and Cedar Park lead the area as Central Texas’ top three preseason teams. They’ll hope to play for a state title in late November.
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Story Links NAPERVILLE, Ill. — All four left-handed hitting starters for Coach Luke Johnson‘s lineup made the 2025 all-conference baseball team, announced by the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) on Tuesday afternoon. Sophomore catcher Reyn Matsuzaki and junior outfielder Joe Perona were first team honorees while senior outfielder Alex DiVito and freshman outfielder Vinnie […]

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — All four left-handed hitting starters for Coach Luke Johnson‘s lineup made the 2025 all-conference baseball team, announced by the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) on Tuesday afternoon. Sophomore catcher Reyn Matsuzaki and junior outfielder Joe Perona were first team honorees while senior outfielder Alex DiVito and freshman outfielder Vinnie Marvucic reeled in second team nods.
After earning starting time in his 2024 freshman season, there was no sophomore slump for the Vikings’ everyday catcher from Honolulu, Hawaii. Matsuzaki tied for the CCIW lead in Home Runs (6) and he was tied for third with 24 RBI. His .547 Slugging Percentage was also in the top 10 among CCIW hitters. He hit .302 in league play with three doubles, six homers, 15 runs scored, and threw out seven would-be base stealers.
Perona enjoyed the second all-conference honors of his career, elevating to first team from his second team nod in his 2024 sophomore season. The Vikings’ starting right fielder from Chicago led the CCIW with 14 stolen bases and cracked the league’s top 10 in Hits (32, 3rd), Batting Average (.376, 6th), and Runs Scored (19, 8th). He slugged .506 alongside a .442 on-base percentage and had six extra-base hits. Additionally, Perona marked a pair of assists from right field and was credited with 56 putouts.
DiVito also grabbed the second All-CCIW honor of his career, having earned the same recognition in his 2024 junior season. The everyday center fielder from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan tied for third in the league with eight doubles and stole eight bases, good for the fourth-best mark. DiVito batted .317 with eight doubles, a pair of home runs, and 12 RBI while scoring 14 times. He also added a pair of assists from the outfield and secured 49 putouts.
Marvucic becomes the first North Park freshman to earn a spot on the CCIW’s all-conference team since Gold Glove center fielder Jared Cantu’s second team honors in 2017. Marvucic’s on-base percentage of .450 ranked seventh in the CCIW, thanks to tying for second in the league with eight hit-by-pitch. The outfielder from Niles, Illinois had the second-best in-league batting average for NPU, hitting .343 with five doubles and a home run. He scored seven times, drove in nine runners, and was successful in all 30 chances he had to make an out in left field.
Additionally, four-year starting shortstop Reece Arakaki was North Park’s representative for the RESPECT Award.
The Vikings continue their season as the six seed in the CCIW playoffs, taking on third seeded Carthage College on Wednesday, May 7.
2025 All-CCIW Team
CCIW Student-Athlete of the Year
Collin Callahan, Carthage
CCIW Pitcher of the Year
Ryan Scanlon, Carthage
CCIW First-Year Student-Athlete of the Year
Caleb Akins, Millikin
CCIW Coach of the Year
Michael Kellar, Illinois Wesleyan
All-CCIW First Team
C, Reyn Matsuzaki, North Park
IF, Charlie Bergin, Augustana, So., Clarendon Hills, Ill., Hinsdale Central
IF, Collin Callahan, Carthage, Sr., Lake Zurich, Ill., Lake Zurich
IF, Justin Gadomski, Illinois Wesleyan, Sr., Schaumburg, Ill., Schaumburg
IF, Cade Tomhave, Illinois Wesleyan, Sr., Pittsfield, Ill., Pittsfield
IF, Liam McGill, Millikin, Sr. Bloomington, Ill., Bloomington
OF, Drew Knecht, Carthage, Gr., Kenosha, Wis., Bradford
OF, Zander Tubbs, Carthage, Jr., Plainfield, Ill., Plainfield South
OF, Sam Bushur, Millikin, Jr., Teutopolis, Ill., Teutopolis
OF, Joe Perona, North Park, Jr., Chicago, Ill., Lane Tech
DH, Rutledge Feltel, Wheaton, Sr., Jacksonville, Fla., Providence Extension Program
UT, Kaileb Hackman, Augustana, Fr., Bloomington, Ill., Normal Community
P, Ryan Scanlon, Carthage, Gr., Gurnee, Ill., Warren Township
P, Bryce Schaum, Carthage, Sr., Munster, Ind., Munster
P, Jake Pullam, Illinois Wesleyan, Jr., Palatine, Ill., Palatine
P, Caleb Akins, Millikin, Fr., Troy, Ohio, Troy
All-CCIW Second Team
C, Tyler Woltman, Illinois Wesleyan, Sr., Wheaton, Ill., Wheaton North
IF, Lane Scott, Carroll, Sr., Chicago, Ill., Carl Sandburg
IF, Rock Smith, Elmhurst, Jr., Elmhurst, Ill., York
IF, Jimmy Gurgone, Illinois Wesleyan, Sr., Mokena, Ill., St. Laurence
IF, Gage Wolfe, Illinois Wesleyan, Jr., Bloomington, Ill., Bloomingotn
OF, Jack Flagg, Illinois Wesleyan, Jr., River Forest, Ill., Oak Park River Forest
OF, Tyler Gade, Millikin, Sr., Rochester, Ill., Rochester
OF, Alex DiVito, North Park, Sr., Bloomfield Hills, Mich., Bloomfield Hills
OF, Vinnie Marvucic, North Park, Fr., Niles, Ill., Niles
DH, Max Cairo, Carthage, Sr., Highland Park, Ill., Highland Park
DH, John Philip Ferraro, Illinois Wesleyan, So., Oak Park, Ill., Oak Park River Forest
UT, Parker Wyatt, North Central, So., Shorewood, Wis., Marquette University
P, Addison Southwick, Augustana, 5th, Arvada, Colo., Arvada West
P, Jake Hartman, Carthage, Sr., Crystal Lake, Ill., Central
P, Payton Diaz, North Central, Fr., Buffalo Grove, Ill., Buffalo Grove
P, Nate Burden, Wheaton, Fr., Wheaton, Ill., Wheaton Academdy
CCIW RESPECT Award Recipients
Brian Fischer, Augustana, Jr., Centennial, Colo., Regis Jesuit
Eddie Synek, Carroll, Jr., McHenry, Ill., McHenry
Trey Zastrow, Carthage, Gr., Manitowoc, Wis., Lutheran
Erik Malott, Elmhurst, Sr., Noblesville, Ind., Hamilton Heights
William Duff, Illinois Wesleyan, Sr., Western Springs, Ill., St. Ignatius
Alec Mallinder, Millikin, Sr., Plainfield, Ill., Plainfield
Jon Michael Scumaci, North Central, Sr., Orland Park, Ill., Sandburg
Reece Arakaki, North Park, Sr., Honolulu, Hawaii, University Laboratory School
Tim Whitfield, Wheaton, Sr., Tinley Park, Ill.
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Mid-Hudson college women’s volleyball results schedules
The Varsity 845U women’s college volleyball season gets underway in August and runs through mid-November. Army and Marist field teams in NCAA Division I; and, SUNY New Paltz and Mount Saint Mary in NCAA Division III. You can find scores from our Varsity 845U Mid-Hudson fall collegiate sports here: Men’s soccer | Women’s soccer | Women’s […]

The Varsity 845U women’s college volleyball season gets underway in August and runs through mid-November. Army and Marist field teams in NCAA Division I; and, SUNY New Paltz and Mount Saint Mary in NCAA Division III.
You can find scores from our Varsity 845U Mid-Hudson fall collegiate sports here: Men’s soccer | Women’s soccer | Women’s volleyball | Women’s field hockey
You can find scores from Section 9 high school fall sports here (overall link): Football | Boys soccer | Girls soccer | Volleyball | Field hockey | Boys golf | Girls tennis | Boys cross country | Girls cross country | Girls swimming
Varsity 845 and Varsity 845U: Fall 2024 sports page link | Winter 2024-25 sports page link | Spring 2025 sports page link
Upcoming schedules
Army: Aug. 23 – Seton Hall, 1 p.m.; Aug. 29 – at North Carolina State, 7 p.m.; Aug. 30 – vs. Akron, at N.C. State, noon; Aug. 31 – vs. Green Bay, at N.C. State, noon; Sept. 5 – Hofstra, 6 p.m.; Sept. 6 – Rider, 3 p.m.; Sept. 7 – Binghamton, 1 p.m.; Sept. 12 – vs. Saint Thomas, at Bryant, 10 a.m.; vs Stony Brook, at Bryant, 3 p.m.; Sept. 13 – at Bryant, 1 p.m.
Marist: Aug. 29 – vs. Liberty, at Buffalo, 11 a.m.; Aug. 30 – at Buffalo, 4 p.m.; Aug. 31 – vs. Rutgers, at Buffalo, 2 p.m.; Sept. 5 – at Middle Tennessee, 6 p.m.; Sept. 6 – vs. Tenn. Martin, at Middle Tenn., 1 p.m.; Sept. 7 – vs. Mississippi State, at Middle Tenn., 11 a.m.; Sept. 12 – at Saint John’s, noon; vs. Delaware State, at St. John’s, 3:30 p.m.; Sept. 13 – vs. West Virginia, at St. John’s, 7 p.m.
SUNY New Paltz: Aug. 29 – at Lycoming, 4 p.m.; vs. Pitt Greensburg, at Lycoming, 6 p.m.; Aug. 30 – vs. Penn State Hazleton, at Lycoming, 10 a.m.; Sept. 5 – Mount Saint Mary, 6 p.m.; Sept. 6 – Sage, 11 a.m.; Union, 5:45 p.m.; Sept. 10 – at Western Connecticut, 6 p.m.
Mount Saint Mary: Aug. 20 – Bard, scrimmage, 2 p.m.; Aug. 30 – at Albertus Magnus, Conn., 11 a.m.; vs. Saint Elizabeth, at Magnus, 1 p.m.; Sept. 5 – at SUNY New Paltz, 6 p.m.; Sept. 6 – vs. Union, at New Paltz, 1:15 p.m.; Sept. 6 – Sage, at New Paltz, 3:30 p.m.; Sept. 9 – at Centenary, 7 p.m.
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Wade, Jordan Lead U.S. To Gold Medal At Pan American Cup
Story Links CALGARY, Alberta, Canada – University of Hawai’i men’s volleyball players Kainoa Wade and Trevell Jordan helped the United States capture the gold medal at the 2025 NORCECA U21 Pan American Cup at the 7 Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre. In the title match, Wade tallied 10 points, […]

CALGARY, Alberta, Canada – University of Hawai’i men’s volleyball players Kainoa Wade and Trevell Jordan helped the United States capture the gold medal at the 2025 NORCECA U21 Pan American Cup at the 7 Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre.
In the title match, Wade tallied 10 points, all on kills, while Jordan added nine points (7 kills, 2 blocks) in leading Team USA to a 26-24, 25-21, 22-25, 25-18 victory over host Canada. Incoming libero Quintin Greenidge had seven digs for Team Canada and was named the tournament’s Best Libero and Best Receiver.
Wade and Jordan led the U.S. to a perfect 5-0 mark in robin play. Canada went 4-1 in round robin play with its only loss to Team USA. Greenidge finished the tournament with 65 excellent receptions, tops among all players, and 44 digs, which was second-most.
The U.S. and Canada met earlier in the tournament with Wade tallying 13 kills and two blocks in the match. Both Wade and Jordan started four of the six matches for the Americans. Wade reached double-figures in kills three times with 37 total kills while Jordan totaled 28 kills and nine blocks, the latter of which was second-most on the team.
Both the U.S. and Canada already qualified for the U21 World Championship in China later this month. The 12-member U.S. roster has not been set. Looking to make the team are Wade, Jordan, Tread Rosenthal, Finn Kearney, and Justin Todd.
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Texas high school track & field state champion found dead in his home
All hs coaches work toward & dream of having a state champion on their team, in all sports. Thank you Roy Hughes jr., for help making the current Legendary Lincoln T&F Staff dream come true. Gone too soon, but will never be forgotten. Tiger 💜! 🐅🦾🥇@LegendaryLHS pic.twitter.com/8yg1AWCd2q — Lincoln Athletics (@LHS5PS) August 9, 2025 A […]

A Texas high school track and field state champion has died unexpectedly.
According to KDFW in Dallas, Roy Hughes Jr. was found unresponsive in his home after he came home from practice on Friday. His mother, Virginia Mosley, told the station that Hughes Jr. fell asleep and never woke up. Dallas Fire-Rescue arrived at the home and pronounced him dead.
Hughes Jr. was several days away from starting his senior year at Lincoln Heights High School (Dallas). A few months ago, he won the Texas 4A state title in the 300 hurdles in a time of 36.58 seconds.
According to his X page, Hughes Jr. had a 3.7 grade point average and recently took an unofficial college visit to UT Arlington. According to the TV station, an autopsy is being performed to determine the cause of death.
A ballon release was held this afternoon at Lincoln High School to honor Hughes Jr.
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The Incredible Comeback of Elite U.S. Star Track Athlete
Track is going through a revolution. Advances in shoe technology and professionalized training bleeding into youth athletics is producing unprecedented performances. The sport is becoming younger and younger by the year. For example, in the ~50 years since Jim Ryun became the first US high schooler to break 4:00 in the mile, ten athletes accomplished […]

Track is going through a revolution. Advances in shoe technology and professionalized training bleeding into youth athletics is producing unprecedented performances. The sport is becoming younger and younger by the year.
For example, in the ~50 years since Jim Ryun became the first US high schooler to break 4:00 in the mile, ten athletes accomplished the feat. But in the last five years alone, twenty high school boys broke the 4:00 barrier.
Hobbs Kessler, a 1,500m specialist from the US, recently alluded to how much the competition has stepped up in the last year alone. He placed 5th in 1,500m Olympic final last year but failed to make the 2025 World Championship team. The staggering progression in the sport makes Donovan Brazier’s comeback all the more impressive.
Any track fan is familiar with Brazier, but if you are not, here’s a brief reminder. He was the 4th fastest all-time US high schooler in the 800 meters back in 2014 and a NCAA champion the subsequent year when he ran 1:43.55. That time broke Jim Ryun’s 50 year junior record (under 20), which stood until Cooper Lutkenhaus’ recent performance at the US trials.
He turned pro after one collegiate season then signed with Nike. In 2019 became a World Champion, American record holder in the 800 meters, and was awarded the Jesse Owens award for best US track athlete. He was the first American to ever win a world title in the 800. Over the next two years he continued his dominance, setting the indoor American 800 record (twice) and running an impressive 3:35 over 1,500 meters. Suffice it to say he was on top of the sport.
However, a series of injuries and multiple surgeries between 2021-2023 kept him off the start line for nearly three years, in a time when the sport was progressing faster than ever. In arecent interview with CITIUS Mag, Brazier mentions he hasn’t really been healthy since 2021, despite racing a bit in the winter of 2022.
The Comeback
Due to the nature of Brazier’s foot injuries, running really wasn’t an option for a long time. He tried to maintain some fitness using the elliptical and bike (imagine seeing the world champion next to you at Planet Fitness). But he was basically completely removed from the sport, not even watching or keeping up with major events. In early 2025 he linked up with coach Mike Smith in Flagstaff, AZ to start a return to the sport, not really knowing what to expect.
The 800 meters has gotten so strong in America, we just have to manage our expectations
– Donovan Brazier
He started training somewhat seriously in March of 2025, and one of his first workouts back was 2 sets of 4 x 400 meters in 1:12 with about a minute of rest between each (at altitude). It had him absolutely dying and questioning whether he could regain his fitness. To put it in perspective, this is a guy who a few years ago could run two consecutive 400’s in about 51-52 seconds each.
As an exercise physiologist and someone who trains quite a bit at similar distances myself, let’s just say I would probably would have shared his concerns. But, fast forward to June and he wins a small 800m race in Nashville in 1:44. Unbelievable. Then, in August, he runs the fastest time of his life (1:42.16) and becomes the US champion. Even more unbelievable.
Unlike team or more skill-based sports, pure fitness is a huge part of success in track, which is what makes this story so impressive. Within 4-5 months, Brazier went from struggling in a workout that a well-trained recreational runner could complete, to being back on top of the most grueling event in track, ready to compete for a medal on the World Championship stage in September. It goes to show the amazing things the body can accomplish with the right mindset and training.
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50 Austin-area players to watch this season
The 2025 high school volleyball season tips off around the state this week as Austin High, Lake Travis and Cedar Park lead the area as Central Texas’ top three preseason teams. They’ll hope to play for a state title in late November. As part of the American-Statesman’s coverage this season, we ranked the top 45 […]

As part of the American-Statesman’s coverage this season, we ranked the top 45 Austin-area players, headlined by our top 10 preseason players, heading into the 2025 campaign. They represent more than two dozen different schools and multiple grade levels. There are several college-committed players on the list, including future Texas Longhorns.
Players are listed alphabetically:
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Henley Anderson, Dripping Springs
The 6-foot-3 senior outside hitter will play for Texas and is the two-time Central Texas player of the year and a three-time national team member. She slammed 549 kills last season for the Tigers, who went 46-3. She also hit .287 with 59 blocks and 66 aces.
Gentry Barker, Lake Travis
The 6-foot junior transferred from defending Class 5A state champion Lucas Lovejoy and is regarded as the state’s top recruit for her class. She was the 5A player of the year last year and also earned state tournament MVP honors after leading Lovejoy past Cedar Park in the UIL state title match. She is committed to San Diego State and averaged a double-double last year with 484 kills and 483 digs.
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Chloe Frizzell, Anderson
Anderson’s 6-foot-3 middle blocker had a tremendous freshman season while playing alongside All-Central Texas standout Parker Duncan, who’s now at Arkansas. Frizzell averaged two blocks and just over two kills per set as the Trojans’ third option, but should be a standout this year as they look to defend their District 24-5A title.
Dripping Springs’ Henley Anderson (22) sends a kill attempt over the net while playing in an away game against Lake Travis in Lakeway, Sept. 24, 2024.
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Jenna Hehman, Vandegrift
Heman, a 6-foot senior outside hitter, was a key to the Vipers’ run to the Class 6A final four, producing 580 kills, 50 blocks, 291 digs and 33 aces. District 25-6A’s hitter of the year also earned TGCA all-state honors who was a versatile six rotation player. She has committed to Louisiana Tech.
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Mya Ibarra, Johnson
The six rotation outside hitter was the 2024 Central Texas newcomer of the year, earning first-team all-district honors after playing a key role in the Jaguars’ 41-7 season that included a district championship and run to the regional finals. The 5-foot-10 sophomore is a member of the 2024 AVCA Class of 2028 Phenom List and notched 351 kills, an average of 3.0 kills per set.
Chloe Kelly, Westlake
Kelly, a 6-foot outside hitter, is committed to Villanova. She slammed 400 kills last season, averaging 3.4 per set, and added 57 aces, 42 blocks and 334 digs.
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Riley Malloy, Austin High
The 6-foot-5 senior outside hitter is a USC signee coming off a huge 2024 season with 469 kills, which ran her career total to 1,220. The two-time all-district selection hit 46.2% with a .358 hitting efficiency.
Camille Presley, Austin High
The 6-foot-3 junior middle blocker is committed to Texas and led the Maroons into the state playoffs last year with 128 blocks and 118 kills.
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Kerrington Thornton, Round Rock
The 6-foot-4 junior middle blocker had 116 blocks last year and was a big boost for the Dragons, who won their final 14 matches of the regular season to make the playoffs. She had 14 kills and six blocks in a win over Lake Travis.
Joy Udoye, Cedar Park
Udoye, a 6-2 senior outside hitter, led the Timberwolves to the Class 5A Division 1 state finals by pounding 586 kills and hitting .313. She added 55 blocks, 359 digs and 52 aces. She has pledged to play for Stanford.
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Other Austin-area players to watch this season:
Troy Acevedo, Leander, senior
Madison Amina, Weiss, senior
Jade Anderson, Connally, junior
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Taliah Angwekwe, Stony Point, senior
Lyla Annen, Ann Richards, senior
Aniyah Baker, LBJ, junior
Sophie Bell, LASA, senior
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Sienna Benavides, Cedar Park, senior
Elise Bowman, St. Stephen’s, junior
Rihanna Bryant, Weiss, senior
Rileigh Butler, Johnson, junior
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Jenna Carroll, Smithville, senior
Mya Cheatum, Cedar Park, senior
Olivia Coleman, Ann Richards, sophomore
Kyrksen Cook, Lago Vista, sophomore
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Adyson Davis, Lake Travis, senior
Malia Gibbs, Hays, sophomore
Hannah Griffin, Liberty Hill, sophomore
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Audrey Hedlund, Vandegrift, junior
Jennavee Jensen, Vista Ridge, senior
Mia Kropewnicki, Round Rock Christian, senior
Kendall Lewis, Cedar Ridge, senior
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Maggie McCarroll, Austin High, senior
Grace McCluskey, Westwood, senior
Addison Otto, Smithville, senior
Piper Poage, Anderson, junior
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Morgan Prihoda, Pflugerville, senior
Avery Ralston, Rouse, senior
Kendal Robertson, Hendrickson, senior
Lexi Rosenblatt, McCallum, senior
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Taylor Tatum, Rouse, senior
Jenna Tello, Austin High, sophomore
Eva Marie Thompson, Hendrickson, junior
Carla Ulrich, LaGrange, senior
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Makenna Watson, Hill Country Christian, junior
Alta Wilson, Round Rock, senior
Ellie Wichter, Hutto, sophomore
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Sydney Yohe, Westlake, senior
From left, Joy Udoye, a senior at Cedar Park High School, Jenna Hehman, a senior at Vandegrift High School, Camille Presley, a junior at Austin High School, Gentry Barker, a junior at Lake Travis High School, Riley Malloy, a senior at Austin High School, Mya Ibarra, a sophomore at Buda Johnson High School, Kerington Thornton, a junior at Round Rock High School, Chloe Kelly, a senior at Westlake High School and Chloe Frizzell, a sophomore at Anderson High School are the top 10 Austin-area volleyball players to watch this high school volleyball season. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. Henley Anderson from Dripping Springs not pictured.
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