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VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) — It’s not hard for El Diamante junior Chris Creason to pick out a favorite ring or medal from his wrestling career. That win in February – historic. Creason won the 157-pound state title, becoming Visalia’s first state champ in 45 years and the first in the history of the school. “I […]

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VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) — It’s not hard for El Diamante junior Chris Creason to pick out a favorite ring or medal from his wrestling career.

That win in February – historic.

Creason won the 157-pound state title, becoming Visalia’s first state champ in 45 years and the first in the history of the school.

“I wanted to be that small school that showed that I can be as great or even better than these big top dogs,” he said.

It’s a mindset he developed from an early age, often wrestling one to two grades up with the older kids.

But the secret ingredient may go deeper.

His aunt, Jennah Creason, was the first girl to win a state title in Tulare County history. Now, she competes as a professional boxer.

His dad, Chris Creason Sr., is another former wrestler who is in his first year as the Miners head coach.

Creason Sr. took his son up and down the state to get the best competition.

“We’ve seen a lot, a lot of different styles and he made his own style out of it,” Creason Sr. said.

Those skills were on display in Virginia.

“I had my dad there — I just remembered to keep my cool, smile and just go out there and have fun,” Creason said.

Creason rattled off seven straight wins to claim the 160-pound national title, but he’s already looking ahead to next year.

“Definitely want to become a back-to-back state champ and back-to-back national champ,” he said.

He’s already made his college commitment. Creason picked Army, impressed with West Point’s academics and the chance to make more history on the mat.

For now, he’s enjoying the impact at El Diamante.

Creason is already rolling up his sleeves and working for a repeat, hoping to inspire the next generation.

“I feel like it gives some of the kids something to look at,” he said. “If one of us can do it in any sport, we can all do it. Just have to have that motive and that drive.”

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Usain Bolt opens up on which sprint record means the most to him after Gout Gout surpassed icon

Usain Bolt’s times in the 100 and 200 meters are still in tact to this day with the Jamaican legend breezing to world records in both events, yet he has admitted he prefers one over the other Usain Bolt has shared what event he holds above all others(Image: High Performance) Usain Bolt has opened up […]

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Usain Bolt’s times in the 100 and 200 meters are still in tact to this day with the Jamaican legend breezing to world records in both events, yet he has admitted he prefers one over the other

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Usain Bolt has shared what event he holds above all others(Image: High Performance)

Usain Bolt has opened up about his preference for the 200 meters over the 100m, despite holding world records in both events. The legendary sprinter boasts eight Olympic gold medals and records in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay.

The track superstar set a groundbreaking time of 19.30 in the 200m at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, surpassing the previous record.

He then outdid himself at the World Championships in 2009 with an astonishing 19.19 seconds, a record that remains unbeaten.

At 38, Bolt still holds the fastest-ever 100m record as well, clocking in at 9.58 seconds during the 2009 Worlds. Despite this, and having the three fastest 100m times to his name, he has a special affection for the longer sprint.

“The 200m is my favourite event,” Bolt revealed on the Ready Set Go podcast. “So when I got that, it meant so much more to me than the 100m.”

Bolt has admitted that he once saw the 200m world record, previously held by American star Michael Johnson, as “untouchable”. He even thought attempting to break Johnson’s mark of 19.32 would be futile, confessing: “When I broke it in 08, I didn’t know I could do it.”

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Usain Bolt set the 200m world record at the 2009 World Championships(Image: Bill Frakes /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)

His iconic performances from 2008 and 2009 have since become etched in athletics lore however. He added: “Even now people say, ‘Oh the 100?’ And I’m [like], ‘But, 200m, you know what I mean?’ It’s my favourite thing. When it comes to the 200m I don’t fear anybody. I’m ready all the time.”

The arrival of Australia’s young sprint sensation Gout Gout has stirred speculation about whether Bolt’s legendary records will stand the test of time.

At just 17, Gout shattered Bolt’s mark for the fastest 200 metres by a 16-year-old, as per the Mirror.

Gout Gout of Queensland reacts after coming second.
Gout Gout could be coming for Bolt’s records in the near future(Image: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Gout clocked an impressive, though wind-assisted, 200m time of 19.98 seconds earlier this year, and although his official personal best in the 100m is still 10.17 seconds, he did achieve a wind-backed 9.99 seconds at a meet in Perth last month.

With his records potentially in jeopardy, Bolt playfully hinted at lacing up his spikes again for an All-Star event with other retired track stars, including podcast host and five-time Olympic medallist Justin Gatlin.

“I’m ready, just for the fun of it. I’m ready, let’s go. It’ll be fun,” Bolt said. “Me, you (Gatlin), Tyson Gay, Asafa Powell, Yohan Blake.

“I would definitely like to compete against Maurice Green, Ben Johnson. Let’s give Noah [Lyles] the spot just because I would love to race against him.”



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BOULDER – The Colorado volleyball team has signed transfer rising junior defensive specialist/libero Peyton Neal (Nolensville, Tenn./ Nolensville HS) from UNC at Charlotte, head coach Jesse Mahoney announced on Tuesday, May 13.   “We are thrilled to welcome Peyton to Colorado,” Mahoney said. “She brings high-level experience, and we project her to be a great […]

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BOULDER – The Colorado volleyball team has signed transfer rising junior defensive specialist/libero Peyton Neal (Nolensville, Tenn./ Nolensville HS) from UNC at Charlotte, head coach Jesse Mahoney announced on Tuesday, May 13.
 
“We are thrilled to welcome Peyton to Colorado,” Mahoney said. “She brings high-level experience, and we project her to be a great compliment to our current back court. Peyton is as competitive as they come and will fit in perfectly with our team culture.”
 
An Eastern Michigan Tournament All-Tournament Team selection and UNCG Tournament MVP (2024), Neal led her team in digs as both a freshman and a sophomore with 408 and 333, respectively. She recorded 30 or more digs twice, 20 or more digs 12 times, and double-digit digs in 37 competitions during her time at Marshall University – her home before Charlotte. In a match against Utah Tech during her freshman season, Neal contributed a career-high 35 digs, along with three assists and an ace (Sept. 16). In two seasons at Marshall, Neal played in 52 matches and appeared in 190 sets. She totaled 741 digs (3.94 dps), 175 assists, 59 aces and 62.0 points. Neal will have two years of eligibility remaining with CU.
 
Neal expressed her excitement for joining the Buffs and ultimately what made her choose CU to continue her collegiate volleyball career.
 
“I chose to continue my career at CU in order to combine high quality academics with a competitive environment full of talent,” Neal said. “I know the coaching staff will push me to achieve my potential while playing alongside teammates who compete at the highest level. The staff and team made me feel welcome from the start, and I knew I had found something special. The campus is beautiful, and I am so excited to call University of Colorado my home.”
 
Under ninth-year head coach Jesse Mahoney, Colorado finished the 2024 season 13-17 and went 6-12 against Big 12 opponents. Coach Mahoney has led the Buffs to a 141-126 (.528) record in his nine seasons at the helm. After the conclusion of the regular season, rising junior OH Ana Burilovic was selected to the All-Big 12 Second Team, and rising juniors DS/L Avery Bolles and OH Sydney Jordan were both named to the CSC Academic All-District Team. The Buffs registered five dominant sweeps in the 2024 season, including victories over Cincinnati (Nov. 9) and Kansas State on senior night (Nov. 27). CU also played in nine five-set matches in 2024, seeing victories over six teams and three five-set victories in a row in October – against Texas Tech on Oct. 5, at UCF on Oct. 13 and at Arizona on Oct. 16.
 
For more information on the Colorado volleyball team, please visit cubuffs.com/vb. Fans of the Buffs can follow @cubuffsvb on Instagram, X, and Facebook.
 



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Varsity Boys Volleyball falls to Los Gatos High School 3-1 – El Estoque

Boys Volleyball fell 3-1 to Los Gatos High School in its second-to-last game of the season on Wednesday, May 7. In the first set, the Matadors kept the set close, taking the game to extra points. However, they were ultimately unable to close out ahead, instead losing 30-28. Both teams traded points throughout the second […]

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Boys Volleyball fell 3-1 to Los Gatos High School in its second-to-last game of the season on Wednesday, May 7. In the first set, the Matadors kept the set close, taking the game to extra points. However, they were ultimately unable to close out ahead, instead losing 30-28. Both teams traded points throughout the second set, but the Matadors ultimately dropped the set 25-20.

Facing a 2-0 sweep as they came into the third set, MVHS geared up for a comeback. Like the first set, the third set also went to extra points, but the Matadors finished on top at 26-24. However, they were unable to continue this momentum into the fourth set and fell with a score of 25-9.

Senior, captain and outside hitter Praneel Shah attributes the team’s loss to its energy coming into the game, claiming it was lower than usual. As it was LGHS’s Senior Night, Shah describes the energy from the other team as much more radiant.

“We fell to some runs early on,” Shah said. “In the first, second and especially in the fourth set, there was a lot of fatigue setting in. It’s important for us to start off hot and carry that through the entire set.”

Shah spent his first three years on Varsity as a setter, but switched to outside hitter at the beginning of this year. This was a significant change for Shah that he is still adjusting to even as the season nears its end.

“It’s a different experience and it needs a lot of adjustment,” Shah said. “As a setter, you’re conducting the entire offense, but as an outside, you’re delivering the ball to others, and you’re the one who has to go make those plays. It’s a different role altogether.”

Serving specialist and senior Ridwan Khan agrees with Shah about the team lacking energy throughout the game, but is still proud of his personal performance in the match.

“Last game, I came off the bench and I missed four serves,” Khan said. “This game, I made it a priority for me to make all my serves, so I’m glad I hit them all today. Overall the team did well.”

Additionally, Khan praised the mindset of the team, claiming that the team viewed every game as winnable since it won eight of its last nine games. Between sets, he says the team didn’t lose motivation, as despite falling behind early, they constantly believed that they could win.

“An overwhelming majority of our points came from their errors,” Khan said. “We just need to make sure that we can put a ball away on our own system. But the energy throughout the game was good, and up to a certain point, all of us believed we were going to win the game. I’m glad that we had that.”



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Hofstra Sends Three to North Carolina for CAA Outdoor Track & Field Championship

By: Alexis Friedman Story Links Live Statistics 2025 CAA Outdoor Track & Field Championship Page Hempstead, NY – Three members of the Hofstra women’s outdoor track & field team will be representing the Pride at the 2025 Coastal […]

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Hempstead, NY – Three members of the Hofstra women’s outdoor track & field team will be representing the Pride at the 2025 Coastal Athletic Association Outdoor Track & Field Championship on May 14-15 from Greensboro, North Carolina.

Saralyn Frederick, Isabella Gerena, and Allison Reid will be competing for Hofstra in the 10,000m, 3,000m Steeplechase, and the 1500m respectively, according to Head Coach Vincent Giambanco. Reid will start the championship off for Hofstra at 1:20 p.m. in the 1500m trials, followed by Gerena at 5:50 p.m. in the 3000m Steeplechase, and Frederick will conclude Hofstra’s day in the 10,000m race at 8 p.m.

Blue Ridge Timing will provide live results for all events from the Marcus T. Johnson Track on the campus of North Carolina A&T. The link to live statistics, as well as a link to the CAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship Page is available on this page and on the women’s track schedule page on GoHofstra.com. 



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Celtics-Knicks: 5 takeaways as Knicks push defending champions to the brink

Jalen Brunson steps up with a 39-point double-double to put New York 1 win from its 1st trip to the East Finals in 25 years. NEW YORK — The Boston Celtics’ season is on the brink. And next season may also be in serious jeopardy because of what happened in Game 4 of the Eastern […]

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NEW YORK — The Boston Celtics’ season is on the brink. And next season may also be in serious jeopardy because of what happened in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday.

The Celtics blew another double-digit, second-half lead (this one 14 points), lost 121-113 and now trail the series 3-1. More importantly, All-Star Jayson Tatum suffered what appeared to be a serious right leg injury with a little more than three minutes left in the fourth quarter as he lunged for a loose ball.

The Knicks had turned that 14-point deficit into a nine-point lead then, and the Celtics couldn’t mount a comeback without their best player, who had scored a game-high 42 points with eight rebounds, four assists, four steals and two blocks.

Jalen Brunson’s 39 points and 12 assists (with just one turnover) led the Knicks, who had by far their best offensive game of the series.

Here are some notes, quotes, numbers and film, with New York just one win away from its first trip to the conference finals in 25 years …


1. Knicks’ offense comes alive

The first three games of this series were the Knicks’ worst three-game stretch of offense all season (101.4 points scored per 100 possessions). Their comebacks in Games 1 and 2 were more about the Celtics’ offense scoring an anemic 84 points on 98 possessions after halftime in those two games.

While the Celtics weren’t as efficient on Monday as they were in Game 3, they still scored 113 points on just 94 possessions (120.2 per 100). That was, statistically, the Knicks’ second-worst defensive game of these playoffs.

But on the other end of the floor, it was their best. After shooting just 50% in the paint in Game 3, they were 32-for-44 (73%) in the paint on Monday. They did enough from 3-point range to make their 64-32 paint advantage hold up.

Karl-Anthony Towns still hasn’t found his 3-point shot (1-for-10 from deep in the series), but took advantage of smaller defenders inside and scored 23 points on 11-for-15 shooting. OG Anunoby (20 on 8-for-14) made some timely shots, and the combination of Brunson and Mikal Bridges couldn’t be stopped as New York scored an amazing 70 points on 47 possessions in the second half.

Of course, offense like that doesn’t come without at least a little help from the opposition.

“It was terrible defensively tonight, to be frank,” Jaylen Brown said afterward. “No resistance.”


2. Jalen Brunson remains that dude

The Celtics had the league’s fourth-ranked defense in the regular season, and they have great defenders in all shapes and sizes. That doesn’t matter to the 6-foot-2 Brunson, who scored 27 of his 39 points in the paint (18) or at the free throw line.

His favorite targets continue to be the Celtics’ bigs. Per Second Spectrum tracking, the Knicks set 33 ball screens for Brunson with the player that either Kristaps Porziņģis (21) or Al Horford (12) was defending, and the Knicks scored 37 points on 30 chances (1.23 per) when doing so.

Brunson also had his way with Derrick White, against whom he scored 12 points, including four late in the third quarter when Brunson had 18 of the Knicks’ 37. White is a terrific defender, but Brunson is seemingly too strong for him.

One of those buckets late in the third was Brunson just bullying White into the paint so that he could get a comfortable, turnaround jumper from the right baseline …

Jalen Brunson jumper vs. Derrick White

Brunson keeps delivering huge playoff performances for the Knicks, even when they fall behind against the defending champions. He’s now averaged 30.2 points over his 34 playoff games with New York, with only Phoenix’s Devin Booker (32.1 in 15 games) having a higher scoring average over the last three postseasons.

“When times get tough like that, you know he’s never going to dwell on the moment,” Bridges said of Brunson. “He’s going to stay locked in and get us there. He just wants to win.

“He knows what he likes on the court, where he wants to get to. But I really think it’s the will to win a game that he turns up another level, because he doesn’t want to lose. It’s great to watch and I’m glad he’s on my side.”


3. Another big fourth quarter for Bridges

Bridges was the spark the Knicks needed in Game 2, scoring 14 of their first 16 points in the fourth quarter as they made a second straight comeback from 20 points down.

They weren’t in such a big hole in Game 4, but he again came up big early and often in the final period.

The Knicks’ offense ran through Bridges with Brunson off the floor to start the fourth. They even ran the same play for him on the first three possessions of the period.

On all three possessions, the ball was entered to Bridges on the left side of the floor before Mitchell Robinson came over with a screen.

  • On the first, Luke Kornet (Robinson’s defender) was in drop coverage. Bridges kept White (trailing the screen) on his hip and got to his spot, draining a fadeaway from just inside the free-throw line.
  • On the next possession, he kept White on his hip again and was able to get to the baseline, draining another fadeaway over Kornet’s contest …

Mikal Bridges fadeaway jumper

  • The Celtics adjusted on the next possession. Kornet switched the screen and, when Bridges isolated, White came back with a double-team …

Celtics double-team Mikal Bridges

Josh Hart flashed to the nail but missed his fadeaway from just inside the free-throw line. Still, it was big that Bridges drew that kind of attention from the Celtics, who generally don’t like to put two defenders on the ball.

It is also big that the Knicks have a second option through which they can run their fourth-quarter offense. Bridges (who played the entire second half on Monday) is now shooting 12-for-19 and has seven assists in fourth quarters in this series.


4. Celtics lose their MVP

The Celtics did not have an update on Tatum after the game, saying that he’ll get an MRI on Tuesday. But there were no signs of optimism.

“It’s tough,” Brown said. “There’s not really a lot to say.”

Tatum had to be carried off the court after he went down late in the fourth quarter with what appeared to be a lower leg injury.

The Celtics are 9-2 without Tatum this season, a mark that includes a 3-2 record against playoff teams. That record includes a win vs. Orlando in Game 2 of the first round.

Tatum is the driving force of the Celtics’ offense, leading the team in time of possession and usage rate. Even when Brown was awarded series MVP in the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals and NBA Finals, Tatum created most of the advantages that led to open shots.

If the Celtics hope to extend this series without their leading scorer, they must be much better defensively than they were in Game 4. They have scored efficiently against the league’s second-ranked defense as they won that first-round game without Tatum, and they’ve scored 118.8 points per 100 possessions in 102 total playoff minutes with Brown on the floor without Tatum.

They’re still the champs, they are rich in talent and their season isn’t over yet.

“I think everybody’s kind of at a loss for words, just because, one, losing the game, but obviously the concern for JT,” Brown said. “But we pick our heads back up tomorrow and go from there.”


5. Who can believe that the Knicks are here?

It doesn’t matter that the Knicks have been outscored (by two total points) over their 10 playoff games. It doesn’t matter that they’ve trailed all four games in this series by at least 14 points. And it doesn’t matter that they were 0-10 against the league’s three best teams in the regular season.

What matters is that they’re one game from eliminating the defending champs and reaching the conference finals in what looks like a wide-open race for the championship. The two teams that dominated the regular season — the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder — are in tough series of their own.

“We have a great opportunity,” Brunson said of where his team stands now. “We’re playing a really good team, and I don’t think we’re playing our best basketball yet. We have a team that’s fairly new this year and we still have a long way to go to be the best that we can be. There’s always time to learn for us. We’ve got to make sure that we’re never satisfied and have that student mentality.”

This series is far from over, but the Knicks are 5-0 on the road in the playoffs and can close it out in Game 5 in Boston on Wednesday (7 ET, TNT).

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John Schuhmann is a senior stats analyst for NBA.com. You can e-mail him here, find his archive here and follow him on X.

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