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Gigliotti and Platte Recognized as 2024-25 Frank & Shirley Dick Award Winners

Story Links ADRIAN, Mich. – The Adrian College Athletics Department is proud to announce the 2024-25 recipients of the Frank and Shirley Dick Award, for both male and female athletics. Alessandra Gigliotti of the Acrobatics and Tumbling team and Zachary Platte of the Men’s Wrestling team were chosen as this year’s recipients. […]

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ADRIAN, Mich. – The Adrian College Athletics Department is proud to announce the 2024-25 recipients of the Frank and Shirley Dick Award, for both male and female athletics. Alessandra Gigliotti of the Acrobatics and Tumbling team and Zachary Platte of the Men’s Wrestling team were chosen as this year’s recipients. Recognized for their academic success, involvement in extracurricular activities and commitment to the Adrian community and volunteering their time during their respective tenures as Adrian College student-athletes.  

The Frank and Shirley Dick Award began in 2011 and is given to a male and female student-athlete that has succeeded in academics while also being involved in extracurricular activities and community service. Coaches and Athletic Department staff nominate Adrian College student-athletes based on the criteria of academics, leadership, and community service. The Frank and Shirley Dick Award is voted on by the Faculty Athletic Representatives (FAR). In some cases, athletic achievements are used to settle any tie breakers.

Alessandra Gigliotti, A native of Shelby Township, Michigan Gigliotti arrived at Adrian College in 2021 and quickly distinguished herself as a model student-athlete. She graduated with honors this past spring, earning a 3.8 GPA while double majoring in Business Administration and Exercise Science. Gigliotti was named to the Dean’s List every semester and earned a spot on the National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association (NCATA) Honor Roll throughout her academic career.

Her leadership and service did not go unnoticed, Gigliotti was awarded the President’s Leadership Award and was inducted into Mortar Board, a national honor society recognizing college seniors for their achievements in scholarship, leadership, and service. She was also named to the 2025 NCATA Division III Tournament All-Academic Team.

A four-year member of the Acrobatics and Tumbling team, Gigliotti helped lead Adrian to the Division III Invitational. She earned a spot on the 2025 NCATA DIII All-Tournament Second Team and was an All-Tournament Honorable Mention in 2024. Her teammates recognized her value and leadership by naming her Team MVP in both 2024 and 2025. Gigliotti becomes the first member of the Acrobatics and Tumbling program to be honored with the Frank and Shirley Dick Award.

Beyond athletics, Gigliotti logged over 100 hours of community service. This past year alone, she volunteered during Chi Omega’s Wish Week, assisted with homecoming preparations, the spring concert, Scholarship Day, and supported operations in the Student Life office.

“I am honored and very grateful to receive the Frank and Shirley Dick Scholar Award for the 2024-2025 academic year”, said Alessandra Gigliotti. “Being recognized for my athletic and academic excellence as well as my community service is very rewarding as my time here at Adrian college consisted of those three things. As a member of the Acrobatics and Tumbling team, I learned the power of discipline, teamwork, and resilience. All of which helped shape who I am both in and outside of the classroom. I am grateful to the faculty, my coaches, teammates, the Adrian College community, and my family for their constant support and encouragement along the way. This award inspires me to continue to strive for excellence and give back to the communities that helped me grow”.

Zachary Platte hailing from Holt, Michigan, Platte enrolled at Adrian in the fall of 2021 and pursued a Pre-Med major, graduating with a 3.5 GPA. A dedicated student, Platte was named to the MIAA Honor Roll and was a two-time Scholar All-American. He achieved Dean’s List honors in six semesters and played a key role in student engagement as the director of the Outreach Chemistry Club, frequently participating in science nights and community-based events.

In service to the Adrian community, Platte volunteered at numerous college award ceremonies, including as a valet for Goodwill Award Nights and other campus events. His leadership and character were equally evident on the mat, where he was named “Bulldog of the Year” for the men’s wrestling program. As a competitor, Platte earned First Team All-MIAA honors and was a two-time regional placer, finishing sixth and eighth in his respective appearances.

“Very proud and honored to receive such a prestigious award”, said Zachary Platte. “Could not have asked for a better community to support me my four years from professors, coaches, friends and family”

Platte becomes the first men’s wrestling athlete to be selected for the Frank and Shirley Dick Award, a testament to his relentless drive, academic dedication, and impact within the Adrian community.

The Frank and Shirley Dick Award winners will be honored during Adrian College’s 2025 Homecoming Weekend at the Hall of Fame dinner and the Homecoming football game. This year’s Homecoming Weekend will take place from September 19-21.

 



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Colby Lands in 33rd in Final Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings

Story Links Cleveland, Ohio – After finishing the fall season in 37th place and rising to 23rd after the winter, more success from Colby’s spring teams settled the Mules to the 33rd spot overall in the Learfield Directors’ Cup standings. A Final Four appearance by Women’s Lacrosse and a […]

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Cleveland, Ohio – After finishing the fall season in 37th place and rising to 23rd after the winter, more success from Colby’s spring teams settled the Mules to the 33rd spot overall in the Learfield Directors’ Cup standings. A Final Four appearance by Women’s Lacrosse and a stellar championship performance from Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field, including Levi Biery’s National Championship in the 400m Hurdles, finished off the best overall performance for Colby since the award began (for Division III) in 1995. 

The Learfield Directors’ Cup was developed as a joint effort between the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Today to measure an institution’s success at the national level, with points awarded based on each institution’s finish in NCAA Championships. There are 434 colleges and universities registered with the NCAA at the Division III level. 

“Our student-athletes and coaches work so hard to achieve their athletic pursuits,” said Amanda DeMartino, the Harold Alfond Director of Athletics. “We had great fall and winter seasons and really took it home with several elite performances in the spring. Colby feels really good about the progress we are making and are excited for more success in the coming years.” 

Colby ranked sixth in the NESCAC, following Tufts (3), Middlebury (5), Amherst (7), Williams (11), and Wesleyan (19). All 11 NESCAC schools rank inside the top-81, and Emory (University Athletic Association) used a strong spring push to overcome Johns Hopkins (Centennial Conference) for the top spot.

Complete standings and the scoring structure can be found here.

Colby Teams in Directors’ Cup Standings (Fall, Winter, and Spring 2024-25)

Women’s Lacrosse – 83 points

Women’s Soccer – 64 

Women’s Ice Hockey – 60

Alpine and Nordic Skiing – 57

Women’s Indoor Track & Field – 51.5

Men’s Outdoor Track $ Field – 51

Volleyball – 50

Women’s Swimming & Diving – 50

Women’s Outdoor Track & Field – 49

Women’s Cross Country – 31

 



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College soccer: Webb portals to Illinois Published 7:49 pm Thursday, June 12, 2025 Staff report CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. — Former Salisbury High athlete Sutton Webb has transferred from Mississippi State to Illinois. Webb, a 5-foot-6 forward, was a soccer sensation for the Hornets in high school, amassing 137 goals and 44 assists for coach Matt Parrish. […]

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Published 7:49 pm Thursday, June 12, 2025

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CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. — Former Salisbury High athlete Sutton Webb has transferred from Mississippi State to Illinois.

Webb, a 5-foot-6 forward, was a soccer sensation for the Hornets in high school, amassing 137 goals and 44 assists for coach Matt Parrish. She put up those numbers even in the COVID era. She was a two-time All-State player and was All-Region three times.

Webb also starred for the Hornets in cross country and as a track and field sprinter and won two Tracy Connor Awards as Rowan County Female Athlete of the Year.

Webb signed with University of Georgia’s soccer program coming out of high school, but transferred to Mississippi State following her freshman year.

She played two soccer seasons at Mississippi State, playing in 12 games in 2023 and 11 games in 2024 for the SEC championship team. She logged 308 minutes of action for the Bulldogs.

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Jessie McDonough Joins Clemson Gymnastics Staff

CLEMSON, S.C. (Clemson Athletics) – Former Utah gymnast and nationally recognized club gymnastics coach, Jessie (Duke) McDonough, has joined the Clemson gymnastics staff as an assistant coach, it was announced today by co-head coaches Justin Howell and Elisabeth Crandall-Howell. McDonough comes to Clemson from Olympus Gymnastics in Utah, where she led the club to USA […]

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CLEMSON, S.C. (Clemson Athletics) – Former Utah gymnast and nationally recognized club gymnastics coach, Jessie (Duke) McDonough, has joined the Clemson gymnastics staff as an assistant coach, it was announced today by co-head coaches Justin Howell and Elisabeth Crandall-Howell.

McDonough comes to Clemson from Olympus Gymnastics in Utah, where she led the club to USA Gymnastics Development Program Club of the Year honors in 2021. Olympus also achieved the highest Level 10 Team Score in the country in both 2023 and 2024. McDonough has served as the women’s head coach at Olympus since 2013.

“I am thrilled to get the opportunity to work with Jessie,” said Crandall-Howell. “I have been an admirer of her work at Olympus for many years, and have watched her continue to evolve into one of the best developmental coaches in the country. She cares deeply about the athletes she coaches, and is extremely committed to helping them find their strengths. I am honored that she has chosen to come to Tiger Town, and cannot wait to see her have an incredible impact on the Clemson gymnastics family.”

As the head coach, McDonough coached nine Developmental National Team Members, two Developmental National Beam Champions, and five Developmental National Floor Champions. She also trained and mentored two U.S. Developmental Team Members, guided four Hopes Elite Gymnasts, including the 2018 Hopes Champion, and produced one Junior Elite gymnast in 2023, showcasing a track record of national-level excellence.

Prior to being elevated to women’s head coach, McDonough served as the women’s assistant coach for compulsory and optional programs at Olympus beginning in 2009.

As a student-athlete, McDonough was a 2007 second-team All-American on bars at the University of Utah. She contributed to the Utes’ third-place finish at the 2005 NCAA Championships and three-straight runner-up finishes from 2006-2008.

In her junior career, McDonough was the Junior Olympic National All-Around Champion in 2000.

McDonough graduated from the University of Utah in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies. She and her husband, Quinn, have four children.



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Alabama Soccer Hosts Summer Camps

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama soccer will host five summer camps throughout the month of the July. The Roll Tide Soccer Academy (RTSA) is designed to develop a player’s skill set in a fun and engaging environment. Players will receive individual attention from an elite coaching staff comprised of high-level college and club coaches, including the […]

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Alabama Soccer Hosts Summer Camps

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama soccer will host five summer camps throughout the month of the July.

The Roll Tide Soccer Academy (RTSA) is designed to develop a player’s skill set in a fun and engaging environment. Players will receive individual attention from an elite coaching staff comprised of high-level college and club coaches, including the Crimson Tide coaching staff.

More information about Alabama Soccer Camps and online registration can be found at www.RollTideSoccerAcademy.com.

Day Camp – Featuring Boys and Girls Entering Grades K-9th

Dates: July 7-10

Cost: Half Day – $289 | Full Day – $520 (Includes 4 Lunches | Only open to Entering grades 2nd-9th)
Employee Discount: Half Day – $268 | Full Day – $499 (Includes 4 Lunches | Only open to Entering grades 2nd-9th)

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RTSA Day Camp is a high energy, educational environment for girls and boys of all ability levels. Campers will be exposed to technical and tactical lessons within exercises, fun activities and competitive small-sided games. The Alabama Soccer Stadium and University of Alabama Campus Recreational Division provide world class facilities for soccer training and other fun activities. UA coaching staff and players will be accompanied by other high-level coaches and players to provide the most rewarding Day Camp experience.

Bama Goalkeeping Academy – Girls Entering 5th Grade and Above

Dates: July 17-20

Cost: $761.50 (overnight only)

Alabama Goalkeeping Camp

Goalkeepers will be taught the techniques, positioning, and decision-making processes of dealing with high balls, dealing with balls in behind the back line (thru balls & back passes), shot-stopping, and goalkeeping as the 1st Attacker – goal kicks, punts, passing/receiving, etc. Goalkeepers will have to play with their feet and help build the attack in small-sided games and match play as well as be exposed to managing the restraining line, crosses, and re-starts in large-sided games. Keepers will be prompted to read the game and use their voice to organize and command their team. GK camp activities and games will be used to apply all of the above while also creating a competitive AND supportive environment among those in attendance. Players will be grouped by age and ability. GKs will integrate with field players for match play and other competitions. Throw in some down time at the Residence Hall to hang out with fellow campers as well as Bama Soccer players and other camp staff, and this is the ultimate fun soccer experience for any level of player.

* Players will be grouped based on age and ability

High School Elite ID Camp – Girls Entering 9th Grade and Above

Dates: July 17-20

Cost: $761.50 (overnight only)

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The RTSA HS Elite ID Camp is designed to prepare female prospect-age players for the college soccer experience while also providing exposure to the University of Alabama coaching staff and other college coaches. On-field instruction, small-sided games, and 11v11 matches combined with life on campus in the Modern Suite-Style Residence Hall – to be assigned later – sharing meals and hanging out with fellow campers, Bama soccer players & coaches, and the camp coaching staff provide a fun bonding atmosphere for campers to get a feel for what is like to be a college soccer student-athlete. Each camper receives a written evaluation from a college coach. Throw in some down time at the Residence Hall to hang out with fellow campers as well as Bama Soccer players and other camp staff, and this is the ultimate fun soccer experience for any level of player.

*Players will be grouped based on age and ability

Junior Elite Camp – Girls Entering Grades 5th-8th

Dates: July 17-20

Cost: $761.50 (overnight only)

Alabama Soccer Junior Elite Camp

The RTSA Junior Elite Camp is designed to provide a top soccer experience for serious youth players looking to take their game to the next level. On-field instruction, small-sided games, and 11v11 matches facilitated by energetic, knowledgeable college coaches and high-level youth coaches provides players with a great supplement to their training at home. One of the premier public universities of the South with world class athletics facilities and one of the most beautiful campuses in the USA creates a setting for a great overall experience here at Bama Soccer. Each camper receives a written evaluation from their camp coach. Throw in some down time at the Residence Hall to hang out with fellow campers as well as Bama Soccer players and other camp staff, and this is the ultimate fun soccer experience for any level of player.

*Players will be grouped based on age and ability

Summer ID Camp – Girls Entering 9th Grade and Above

Dates: July 26-27

Cost: $310 (commuter camp)

Summer ID Camp

RTSA ID Camps are designed to prepare female prospect-age players for the college soccer experience while also providing exposure to the University of Alabama coaching staff and other college coaches. On-field instruction, small-sided games, and 11v11 matches combined with discussions about Nutrition, Video Analysis, Recruiting Process, Player Development, and the College Experience provide an all-encompassing view into the life of an Alabama Soccer student-athlete. The University of Alabama Soccer Stadium, Hank Crisp Indoor Field, and UA Campus Recreation Services provide world class facilities for soccer training and competition. UA coaching staff and players will be accompanied by other college coaches and players to provide a professional soccer environment and a transparent look into the world of college soccer.

* This is a Commuter Camp. You will be required to secure your own lodging, transportation, and food. Campers should be accompanied by a guardian before, after, and in between field sessions of camp

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Legacy's Kamden Kooiman named Gatorade soccer player of the year

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – Legacy High School’s Kamden Kooiman has been named the 2024-2025 Gatorade North Dakota Boys Soccer Player of the Year. Kooiman finished his senior year by leading Legacy to its first state championship in program history. Kooiman scored 14 goals and had 11 assists in his final season with the Sabers. He […]

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Legacy's Kamden Kooiman named Gatorade soccer player of the year

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – Legacy High School’s Kamden Kooiman has been named the 2024-2025 Gatorade North Dakota Boys Soccer Player of the Year. Kooiman finished his senior year by leading Legacy to its first state championship in program history.

Kooiman scored 14 goals and had 11 assists in his final season with the Sabers. He assisted on the game-winning goal in the state championship game and scored the game winner in overtime of the semifinal round.

Kooiman was an All-State, All-Tournament, and All-WDA selection.

Kooiman will play college soccer at Colorado Mesa University.

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Livvy Dunne shows off crazy double-backflip maneuver missing LSU Gymnastics

It’s been less than two months since Livvy Dunne’s career with LSU Gymnastics came to an end, but she’s already missing it while posting a video of herself doing a crazy double-backflip move in the gym. The 22-year-old’s fifth and final season came to an end when LSU wasn’t able to advance in the NCAA […]

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It’s been less than two months since Livvy Dunne’s career with LSU Gymnastics came to an end, but she’s already missing it while posting a video of herself doing a crazy double-backflip move in the gym.

The 22-year-old’s fifth and final season came to an end when LSU wasn’t able to advance in the NCAA Championships and defend its crown. She also spent the final two months sidelined with a painful knee injury. She still enjoyed her time with her teammates and flexing her final leotard one last time, as well as crushing an “officially retired” dress for a night out with the girls.

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Dunne had a hard time saying by to teammates like Haleigh Bryant / Livvy Dunne/TikTok

Since then, she’s been plenty busy doing “Riders Up” at the Kentucky Oaks horse race while in a competing pink dress with sister Julz, doing a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot and runway show where she did the splits in her bikini, buying some new real estate in a big city, and traveling all over to see boyfriend Paul Skenes pitch for the Pittsburgh Pirates like their current road trip to Chicago where she dropped a sizzling black fit.

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As busy as she is, she admitted “I miss summer practices” in her latest TikTok video. She also wrote on it, “say I don’t miss gymnastics but i hate a liar” and then showed a video of her doing her super flip.

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This is a video of Dunne when she was on the team as she’s in Chicago as stated above, but it’s cool to see the footage.

Dunne may be missing gymnastics, but she’s certainly winning at life without it and still utilizing her skills.

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