LINCOLN—The 2025 Red-White scrimmage is in the books with the Red team taking the first three sets 25-23, 25-23, and 25-22, before the White team won the fourth set 25-17.
Here are four quick takeaways from John Cook Arena.
The setter battle is still too close to call
A look at the attack percentages from Saturday’s scrimmage doesn’t reveal that either setter put together an offense that set the world on fire.
Freshman Campbell Flynn set the Red squad to .228 over the first three sets, just .032 in the fourth. Returning starter Bergen Reilly’s White squad broke .200 just once in the four sets, hitting .225 in the third.
But the production was just part of the story for Nebraska coach Dani Busboom Kelly when asked after the scrimmage to evaluate their performances.
“I thought both Campbell and Bergen were solid and played great,” Busboom Kelly said. “They both served great and played great defense. They’re both studs. I’ve been saying it all year, I truly believe we have the best setter group in the country.”
Both setters tried to push the tempo, which can lead to some misplacement. A few low sets led to some of freshman Virginia Adriano’s six hitting errors.
Reilly continues to occasionally struggle locating the ball when setting behind her, leaving sets either too low or too far inside.
But showcased their all-around strengths. Reilly had three kills herself and 10 digs. Flynn didn’t play front row, as the Red used a modified 6-2 system where she remained in the back row. But the freshman added 11 digs of her own.
The offense in the Red-White is always choppy. Players flip sides between sets and some players play in spots where they won’t be used during the regular season.
But with two weeks until the season starts, it didn’t sound like Busboom Kelly was ready to name a starter. Intangibles will likely play a big role in who earns the job at the start of the season.
“Probably leadership and who wins the most,” Busboom Kelly said when asked what will set her starter apart. “It’s going to be difficult (to choose).”
Nebraska middle blocker Andi Jackson goes up for a kill during the Red-White Scrimmage Saturday, while Taylor Landfair and Kenna Cogill defend. / Kenny Larabee, KLIN
Nebraska likes its middle blockers – and for good reason
Kenna Cogill, the newest addition to Nebraska’s freshman class, earned a spot in the post-match interview session after putting down 10 kills on .421 hitting. She spent time on both units in her unofficial Husker debut.
Beside her, sat senior Rebekah Allick, who had 16 kills.
That’s not to mention returning All-American Andi Jackson (7 kills, .385) and freshman Manaia Ogbechie (4 kills, 6 blocks)
Both Husker setters looked for opportunities to force sets to the middles. And while Allick was careful to not say too much, she admitted that Nebraska was using new routes and different tempos to get balls to their middle blockers this season.
Reilly looked good getting gap sets to Allick and Jackson. But Cogill’s maturity was a welcome surprise, adding more to Nebraska’s embarrassment of riches at the position.
“I specifically remember a gap shot you had,” Allick said. “Manaia was diving in (to block), or (Jackson), one of the middles was diving in, and you cut (a shot) back. That was something we haven’t really been working on. I was very proud of her. That was a very mature swing.”
Huskers can’t go wrong at libero
Just like at setter, Nebraska has a pair of options at libero, and either would start on most teams.
Junior Laney Choboy had 17 digs over the four sets, while sophomore Olivia Mauch had 16. Both dug lasers from opposing hitters as well as made highlight diving saves on off-speed shots.
Choboy added 23 service receptions without an error. Mauch had 13 errorless receptions.
“They both played great. Passed well, dug a lot of balls. They were very solid,” Busboom Kelly said.
“They’re both neck and neck every day. You could probably flip a coin, but it’s going to be a lot about who can command the court and make the little plays look easy.”
Teraya Sigler made a statement
No one part of Sigler’s stat line stands out as exceptional, but the fact there were so many categories to total speaks volumes.
The freshman, No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2025, had 10 kills, added 10 digs, and had 22 service receptions.
She looked just as comfortable playing in the back row as she did taking swings at the net.
Even when she committed seven hitting errors, her swings were aggressive. She added an ace from the service line.
“She’s one of our athletes who can sometimes be hard on herself but it’s because she cares so much. But, I’m really proud of her,” Allick said. “Sometimes with younger athletes, you can see them get internal and not want to come out because that’s where they’re comfortable. But, even when she wasn’t making great plays, she still stayed external and from there got herself back on track making great swings.”
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Mid-American Conference announced the 2025 Cross Country Academic All-MAC Team on Thursday morning, celebrating the achievements of 117 student-athletes who have excelled both in competition and in the classroom. The Broncos were headlined by six honorees on this year’s list.
The Academic All-MAC distinction honors student-athletes who demonstrate outstanding dedication to both their academic and athletic pursuits. To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.20 and participate in at least 50% of their team’s competitions during the season.
Ava Kurczewski (3.93, Exercise Science), Lara Machado Pereira (3.76, Biomedical Sciences), Larissa McGrath (3.97, Biomedical Sciences), Lily Overton (3.70, Exercise Science), Lauren Sancrant (3.68, Strategic Communications: Public Relations) and Madison Zarembski (3.98, Elementary Education) were the representatives this season.
#19 MEN’S VOLLEYBALL vs. Catawba College WHEN: Saturday, January 10 (5 p.m.) WHERE: The RAC | Fairfax, Va. 2025 RECORDS: #19 George Mason (16-13, 6-6 EIVA); Catawba College (13-12, 1-2 IVA) ALL-TIME SERIES: First-ever meeting LIVE STATS: Click Here WATCH (ESPN+): Click Here
FAIRFAX, Va. – The No. 19 George Mason Men’s Volleyball team will begin their 2026 campaign this Saturday, January 10, when they host Catawba College at the Recreation Athletic Complex (RAC) at 5 p.m. in Fairfax. This will be the Patriots’ first-ever meeting with the Indians and the first time since 2023 the Patriots will start the season with a home opener.
Head coach Jay Hosack, who is entering his 11th season at the helm and recently signed a three-year contract extension with George Mason, said he is looking forward to get the new season underway.
“We are excited to get the 2026 season underway!” said Coach Hosack. “Our guys have worked hard in the preseason, and we are stoked to start the march towards an EIVA title run!”
George Mason ended their 2025 season with a 16-13 overall record and a EIVA Conference record of 6-6. After sweeping Charleston (WV) in the first round of the EIVA tournament, the Patriots’ season came to a close when they lost 3-1 to top-seeded Princeton in the semifinals.
In the offseason, Coach Hosack signed Patriot alum Sam Greenslade (’20) as an assistant coach and added freshmen Brady Ruth of Orlando, Fla., and Alex Venes of Plainfield, Ill.
George Mason is also highly ranked in both conference and national preseason polls. The Patriots are ranked No. 19 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) National Collegiate MVB Preseason Poll, and they are ranked third in the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) Preseason Coaches Poll.
Redshirt senior outside hitter Liam French and sophomore middle blocker Alexander Lillie were also selected to the 2026 EIVA Players to Watch list. Last season, French played 72 sets from 24 matches and scored 233 points with 191 kills. The Virginia Beach, Va., native also had 29 service aces, the second-most on the team, as well as a .242 hitting percentage, 57 digs and 22 blocks. French recorded a season-high of four service aces against Charleston (WV) on April 23rd.
Lillie’s freshman campaign was a decorated one, as he was named a three-time EIVA Defensive Player of the Week and was also selected to the EIVA First-Team. The Ronkonkoma, N.Y., product appeared in 82 sets across 24 matches and recorded 30 solo blocks, which was the second-most in the country. In total, his 94 blocks with 1.132 blocks per set was good for ninth-best in the country as well.
The team this season comprise of the following:
SENIORS (4)
JUNIORS (6)
SOPHOMORES (6)
FRESHMEN (2)
SCOUTING CATAWBA COLLEGE
Catawba College will begin their second-ever men’s volleyball season this Saturday in Fairfax. Last season, the Indians finished their inaugural season with an overall record of 13-12 and an Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (IVA) Conference record of 1-2. They entered the IVA Tournament as the four-seed and fell to No. 5 Rockhurst in the first round of the tournament, 3-1, in St. Louis, Mo.
HISTORY WITH THE INDIANS
This will be George Mason’s first-ever meeting with Catawba College.
UP NEXT
After the home opener, the Patriots will travel to Columbus, Ohio, for two matches. They will face host Ohio State on Jan. 15, followed by meeting with Long Beach State the following day (Jan. 16). The Patriots will then return home to host Merrimack on Jan. 24th at 6 pm at the RAC.
The University of Missouri’s track and field team returns to the recently renovated Hearnes Center indoor track facility for its first home meet of the season, hosting the Alexis Jarrett Invitational in Columbia, Mo., at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10.
First opened in 1972, the Hearnes Center has served as a central home for Missouri’s volleyball, wrestling, gymnastics (until 2026) and track & field. The Fieldhouse originally featured a 200-meter track, sprint straightaway and multiple event runways. Now, it features a 200m, 21m Radius and 12 Degree Banked Mondo Track. Over its history, the center has hosted major competitions including the 1991 Big Eight Indoor Track & Field Championship and continues to be a key site for the team.
Last Year’s Alexis Jarrett Invitational
Last year, the Tigers had their first home meet of the season during this invitational. During this meet, 15 Tigers set personal bests across nine different events. On top of that, 12 different Tigers had event wins such as Sam Innes and Petra Gombas for their throws. Alongside them, Reagan Kimrey had a 13.60m shot put throw and Anna Vedral led the pole-vaulters. Lastly, Rahel Broemmel set a career mark in the 1000m.
The Tigers have 39 women athletes on the roster this season, each competing in their respective events.
The Tigers’ roster features 30 male athletes ready for the 2026 season.
With a deep and stacked roster on both the men’s and women’s sides, the Tigers enter the Alexis Jarrett Invitational ready to open the indoor season strong at home. Veteran leaders and new athletes across all event groups will push for early success this weekend.
“I think that they’re ready to be better versions of themselves in a really short period of time, based on what I’m seeing,” assistant coach TJ Harris said.
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Caydence Doolan closed her North Hagerstown volleyball career as one of the greatest players in Washington County history.
She helped North win three state championships and reach another state final. She put away a staggering 1,256 kills wearing a Hubs uniform.
On Friday, Jan. 9, Doolan was announced as the winner of the Gatorade Maryland Volleyball Player of the Year award.
“It’s really exciting,” said Doolan, who was on her way to Marquette University and early enrollment. “It’s really nice knowing all the hard work I’ve put in got me to this honor. I just think about all the support I had, the coaches, the teammates — they were always great to me, and it helped me as a player grow. They pushed me, but always let me know, ‘You got this.”
Doolan had 478 kills and 223 digs in her senior year, leading the Hubs to a 19-1 record in best-of-5-set matches and a fourth straight appearance in the Class 3A state final. She set a county record for kills-per-set average in the rally-scoring era (from 2002 on), averaging 7.35 kills.
North went 76-4 over Doolan’s four seasons, winning state titles in each of her first three years. Doolan is the only player to win the Herald-Mail county player of the year honor three times this century. She also earned AVCA All-American second-team honors.
“Caydence is the kind of volleyball player every coach dreams of,” said Hubs coach Lacie Johnson in the press release. “She’s a consistent force, a competitor who plays with intensity, precision and has an unshakable drive to always improve.”
Now she’s ready for the next stop in her volleyball journey with the Golden Eagles.
“I’m just excited to get in the gym and start working with the team and do great things,” Doolan said. “It’s a great program, a great school and I’m excited to be here.”
CHICAGO – DePaul track and field is ready to return to competition on Saturday, Jan. 10, following a brief hiatus, as the Blue Demons head back to Gately Park. While the meet takes place at DePaul’s home venue, the shared facility will be hosted by Wisconsin this weekend as part of the Badger Midwest Invite. DePaul returns to the Badger Midwest Invite for the third consecutive season with hopes of strong performances on both the track and in the field.
The Field
DePaul will compete alongside a local field that includes Ball State, Chicago State, UIC, and Wisconsin. Field events begin at 2 p.m. CT, followed by track events at 3:55 p.m. CT, with finals slated for 5:40 p.m. CT.
December Rewind
The Blue Demons carry early momentum into the new year after competing in three December meets at Notre Dame, Boston University, and Gately Indoor. To open the year in South Bend, Ind., Jaiden Gary and Jaiah Hopf earned first-place finishes in the shot put and long jump, respectively, while Katelyn Welsh became DePaul’s first female pole vaulter in program history.
In Boston, Vivian Wyller posted a personal-best time of 17:11.22 in the 5,000 meters before an outstanding day for DePaul at its home meet, the Blue Demon Holiday Classic. The meet saw 12 individual event champions crowned, with 21 personal records set during the Blue Demons’ final competition of the 2025 calendar year.
Newcomers
To open the 2025–26 DePaul University Winter Quarter, the Blue Demons’ women’s track and field team welcomed two newcomers. Helen Baumgarten, an international product from Germany, enters her redshirt-junior campaign after transferring from New Orleans. The multi-event specialist reunites with first-year DePaul assistant coach Ben Hibbert.
Antioch, Ill., native and Ball State transfer Rosie Gonzales joins the Blue Demons as a freshman. Gonzales specializes in distance running and hails from Antioch Community High School, located roughly three miles south of the Illinois-Wisconsin border. Both newcomers join the fray hoping to make an immediate impact.
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Up Next
The Blue Demons compete locally at the Cardinal Opener on Saturday, Jan. 17, hosted by North Central College.
Jordan Larson, Nebraska volleyball legend and Olympian, announces retirement from competitive volleyball
Well, thanks to so many of you guys that have come out this morning. We’re excited to, to be here. Um, my name is Kirsten Bernthal Booth. I’m the president of business operations for Love, Nebraska, and we have *** special announcement, um, before we open at home on Sunday. So I’m gonna now turn it over to Jordan Larson for *** few words. Hey everyone, welcome. Um, so I’m gonna kind of read this just because. We’re probably gonna be fumbled, so I’m gonna try to get through it, but I’ve read it probably 10 times, so hopefully, there’s no tears. Um, the season isn’t about an ending. It’s about celebrating that made the journey possible. Oh, after this year, I’ll be stepping away from competitive volleyball, and rather than making this the finish line, I want to spend this season honoring the people, places, and moments that shaped it all. Are you. Every gym, every jersey, every teammate coach, and Van has played *** role, and this year is my way of saying thank you. It’s been I’ve been incredibly fortunate to play this game alongside people who challenged me. Pushed me and supported me and believe in something bigger than myself. None of this would have happened alone. This season is for the shared work, the memories and lessons and for the love of the game that has been constant from the very beginning. So I wanna celebrate together, um, one more season competing, connecting and appreciate just how special this ride has been. Um, grateful for every step and ready for one more. And, um, I think just recognizing how special it is for me to be home and be able to do this in front of *** state that just really loves volleyball and this really isn’t about me. There’s been so many greats that have come on before me and maybe haven’t had. The proper buy to the game and um I hope this is just kind of setting that foundation for others to to follow suit.
Jordan Larson, Nebraska volleyball legend and Olympian, announces retirement from competitive volleyball
Updated: 11:15 AM CST Jan 9, 2026
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Jordan Larson, a former Nebraska volleyball player and four-time Olympic medalist, announced Friday that this will be her last season as a professional player.”This season isn’t about an ending, it’s about celebrating that made the journey possible,” Larson said. “After this year, I’ll be stepping away from competitive volleyball and rather than making this the finish line, I want to spend the season honoring the people, places and moments that shaped it all.” » Download the free KETV app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google PlayLarson was a three-time All-American and national champion at NU. She won a gold medal with Team USA in 2021.The Fremont native was on John Cook’s coaching staff at Nebraska for two seasons and helped lead the Huskers to an NCAA national championship appearance in 2023 and an NCAA tournament final four appearance in 2024.Larson is also part of the new ownership group for the LOVB Nebraska volleyball team.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
OMAHA, Neb. —
Jordan Larson, a former Nebraska volleyball player and four-time Olympic medalist, announced Friday that this will be her last season as a professional player.
“This season isn’t about an ending, it’s about celebrating that made the journey possible,” Larson said. “After this year, I’ll be stepping away from competitive volleyball and rather than making this the finish line, I want to spend the season honoring the people, places and moments that shaped it all.”
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Larson was a three-time All-American and national champion at NU. She won a gold medal with Team USA in 2021.
The Fremont native was on John Cook’s coaching staff at Nebraska for two seasons and helped lead the Huskers to an NCAA national championship appearance in 2023 and an NCAA tournament final four appearance in 2024.
Larson is also part of the new ownership group for the LOVB Nebraska volleyball team.
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