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Haskell helping Murray boys volleyball to strong start

By mid-April, four games into the region portion of the season, the Murray boys volleyball team was leading the way with an undefeated mark in league play. The Spartans’ good play shouldn’t be a surprise, as the team was second in Region 10 a year ago with a 9-3 record in the first year of […]

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By mid-April, four games into the region portion of the season, the Murray boys volleyball team was leading the way with an undefeated mark in league play.

The Spartans’ good play shouldn’t be a surprise, as the team was second in Region 10 a year ago with a 9-3 record in the first year of boys volleyball being a sanctioned sport. As of April 12, Murray had an overall mark of 7-4.

Though the Spartans’ success in starting off Region 10 action with a 4-0 record was a true team effort, setter Daniel Haskell stood taller. The junior made progress from last season and has emerged as a leader for Murray.

“[Haskell] is a rare combination of fierce competitor and humble leader,” head coach Allan Mount said. “He’s exactly the type of setter any coach does to have running their offense. In addition to the assists he nets for the team, he is also our most consistent server and second on the team in digs—and all as a first-year junior setter. We’re lucky to have him.”

Haskell joined the boys volleyball team almost by accident.

During his freshman year in school, Haskell wanted to try out for the basketball team. He had played the sport for years and wanted to be a part of the Spartan program. However, an injury prevented him from trying out. Once the winter sports season ended and the spring season arrived, Haskell’s injury had healed, so he decided to give volleyball a try. A close friend of his already played volleyball, so it made sense to join the team.

Mount is happy he did, and Haskell has grown to love the game.

“I love competing because of the feeling you get during a competitive point or long rally,” he said. “I love the satisfaction of competing at a high level with intensity; even when it’s not a winning outcome, it is still so fun.”

The sport is enjoyable for Haskell, and he looks forward to competing every time he steps onto the court. But what truly means the most to him is being a part of a tight-knit Spartans team. He appreciates the leadership on the team and the examples the older players have set.

“My favorite part about our program at Murray is how close all of the guys are,” he said. “Lots of the seniors this year are the friends that built the program when it was still a club, and it really feels like a family, on and off the court.”

The position of setter is a critical one in volleyball. If Haskell doesn’t do his job effectively, his teammates can’t do theirs. Haskell prides himself in knowing his role and in being able to outsmart the opposition.

“As a setter I always try to work on being deceptive and hiding my set for as long as possible,” he said.

But Haskell isn’t complacent. He wants to get better and help his team capture a region title and be a factor in the Class 4A state tournament.

“Individually, I want to be able to have a bigger presence as a setter in the front row, especially in terms of blocking,” he said. “As a team, our goal for this year had been to achieve first in region and go further in the state tournament than last year.”

The season started off slowly for Murray, as the Spartans dropped their first two matches and were 1-3 after four outings. Heading into region play, Murray was 3-4. However, Murray started off the Region 10 slate in dominant fashion. Murray defeated Hillcrest, Park City and Cottonwood, each in straight sets, 3-0. On March 27, Murray took care of Stansbury 3-1.

Early on, the Spartans fell behind in some matches and got frustrated. Shaking off those struggles hasn’t been easy, but Haskell said he and his teammates have learned from these setbacks and are eager to continue improving as the season winds down.

“For me and our team this year, one of the most challenging aspects has been pulling ourselves out of holes when we get down,” he said. “We learned how to do this in the preseason with some tough losses. That significantly benefited our ability to do this in region play.”

The Spartans wrap up the regular season April 29 with a road match at Park City. The 4A state tournament will be May 7 and 8 at Utah Valley University. Last season, Murray was seeded 10th and won a first-round match over Mountain Crest before falling in the second round to Sky View. Murray then defeated Desert Hills in the consolation bracket before ending the season with a loss to Provo.

Haskell’s plans after high school include learning a trade, possibly serving a church mission and continuing his volleyball career—albeit a bit differently.

“After high school, I want to look into trade school doing electrical work,” he said. “I am also thinking about serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As far as volleyball, I really enjoy beach volleyball and want to focus more on that after high school.” λ

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Malibu High Boys Golf takes third at CIF Championship — again • The Malibu Times

The Malibu High Sharks boys golf team placed third at the CIF Southern Section Division 6 Team Championship on May 19. Photo courtesy of the Malibu High Boys Golf team Sharks come within two strokes of the title, capping a strong season with second straight third-place finish The Malibu High Sharks boys golf team placed third at […]

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2025 Brody Graham winning league MVP and Malibu winning the league title3 — The Malibu High Sharks boys golf team placed third at the CIF Southern Section Division 6 Team Championship on May 19. Photo courtesy of the Malibu High Boys Golf team

Sharks come within two strokes of the title, capping a strong season with second straight third-place finish

The Malibu High Sharks boys golf team placed third at the CIF Southern Section Division 6 Team Championship for the second consecutive season on May 19 at Meadowlark Golf Course in Huntington Beach.

The Sharks were two strokes away from claiming the championship.

The team’s head coach, Anna Deshautelle, said Malibu played outstandingly.

“When we had the lead, we were playing really well,” she said. “As a team, this was probably our best effort of the season. We were solid as a team.”

Alta Loma claimed the title with 411 points. Damien placed second with 412. Malibu’s 413 slotted them third. The field included 17 other teams.

Sophomore Maxon Chiate and senior Hank Norby each shot 78 to lead the Sharks, while senior Brody Graham finished with 79. Senior Roman Parra had 87, senior Rhys Alterman had 91, and Remington Runyan had 107.

2025 Brody Graham winning league MVP and Malibu winning the league title2 — The Malibu High Sharks boys golf team placed third at the CIF Southern Section Division 6 Team Championship on May 19. Photo courtesy of the Malibu High Boys Golf team

The Sharks — propelled by savvy putting — started the match hot and led the field through the first nine holes. But their momentum cooled during the final stretch, Deshautelle explained.

“We were solid on the front nine,” she recalled. “On the back nine, we had a couple of missed strokes, and a couple of bad luck things happened. I could see we had the banner but then we didn’t. That’s golf, though.”

Malibu entered the championship with confidence, having won the Citrus Coast League title. Graham won league MVP honors, and he and Chiate competed in the individual golf championship on May 15.

“I felt like we were in a good position,” Deshautelle said. “Finishing third in CIF Division 6 isn’t a bad season.”

She praised the squad’s four seniors, who are heading off to college.

“Hopefully, they keep playing golf for fun,” she said. “Golf is a game you can play your whole life. It can open doors for you if you go out and play with the right people. I’m hopeful they will keep playing recreationally.”

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Eleven Huskies Chase Championships In Eugene

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Schedule of UW athletes at NCAAs (all times Pacific) | Complete Event Schedule

Wednesday, June 11

Men’s Events

4:21pm – 1500m Semifinals – Nathan Green

4:35pm – Pole Vault – Scott Toney

5:58pm – 800m Semifinals – Kyle Reinheimer

Thursday, June 12

Women’s Events

4:21pm – 1500m Semifinals – Chloe Foerster, Amina Maatoug, Sophie O’Sullivan

4:35pm – Pole Vault – Amanda Moll, Hana Moll

4:38pm – 3000m Steeplechase Semifinals – Maggie Liebich

Friday, June 13

Men’s Events (plus Women’s Heptathlon)

11:45am – Heptathlon 100m Hurdles – Sofia Cosculluela

12:45pm – Heptathlon High Jump – Sofia Cosculluela

2:45pm – Heptathlon Shot Put – Sofia Cosculluela

5:12pm – 1500m Final – Nathan Green

6:14pm – 800m Final – Kyle Reinheimer

6:43pm – Heptathlon 200m – Sofia Cosculluela

Saturday, June 14

Women’s Events

3:30pm – Heptathlon Long Jump – Sofia Cosculluela

4:45pm – Heptathlon Javelin – Sofia Cosculluela

6:11pm – 1500m Final – Chloe Foerster, Amina Maatoug, Sophie O’Sullivan

6:24pm – 3000m Steeplechase Final – Maggie Liebich

7:43pm – Heptathlon 800m – Sofia Cosculluela

7:55pm – 5000m Final – Julia David-Smith, Amina Maatoug

SEATTLE – The big meet to crown the outdoor champs goes down in Eugene this Wednesday through Saturday. Hayward Field plays host once again to the NCAA Outdoor Championships and eleven Huskies are on their way to vie for hardware.

Men’s events will take place on Wednesday and Friday, and women’s events go on Thursday and Saturday, with the exception of the multis, as Sofia Cosculluela will compete in the heptathlon from Friday-Saturday.

Track events all four days will be televised live on the ESPN networks, while field events will have dedicated live streams on ESPN+. Day one on Wednesday will go live on ESPN at 4 p.m. Day two on Thursday will also be live on ESPN at 4 p.m. Day three on Friday will be on ESPN2 at 5 p.m. and day four will be on ESPN2 starting at 6 p.m.

The Husky women’s team has eight athletes set to compete in nine events, with the men adding three in three events. Amina Maatoug is the one Dawg entered in two events, doing the 1,500-meters and the 5,000-meters. Indoors, Maatoug also doubled at nationals, taking fifth in the mile then coming back to finish fourth in the 3k.

The women are coming off a fourth-place NCAA Indoors finish and hoping to rack up another big point total and crack the top-10 outdoors as well. Washington has finished in the top-25 in four of the past five NCAA Outdoor Championships on the women’s side.

The Husky men were 19th indoors this season, and are going for a fourth consecutive top-20 finish at the outdoor championships.

Several Huskies are set for their first career individual NCAA Championships this week. Sofia Cosculluela in the heptathlon and Maggie Liebich in the steeplechase are set for their first nationals, while Julia David-Smith competes as an individual for the first time, after running on the DMR indoors.

On the other side, Nathan Green is back for his fourth-straight NCAA Outdoors, as one of the favorites for the 1,500m title which he won in 2023. UW has won the past three titles in that event, with one from Green and two from Joe Waskom in 2022 and 2024.

Amanda and Hana Moll head into the women’s pole vault as the top two seeds once again. The sophomores went 1-2 at the NCAA Indoor Championships this year. Both have one indoor national title to their credit and both are seeking their first title outdoors.

Athletes reached Eugene by surviving the West and East Preliminary Championships two weeks ago in College Station, Texas and Jacksonville, Fla. respectively. Each site advanced the top-12 athletes or relays in every event on to Eugene for fields of 24 in each event.

Team scores are compiled by individuals and relays finishing in the top-eight in their events. Points for the top eight places are the standard 10 for first-place, 8 for second, then 6-5-4-3-2-1 for third-through-eighth. The USTFCCCA All-America format remains the same this season, as the top-eight finishers in every event will be named First Team All-Americans, the 9-16 finishers will be Second Team All-Americans, and 17-24 will be honorable mention.

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Eleven Huskies Chase Championships In Eugene

Story Links NCAA Outdoor ChampionshipsJune 11-14 | Eugene, Ore. | Hayward Field Streaming Links: Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Field Event Specific Links Live Results Men Start Lists | Women Start Lists Schedule of UW athletes at NCAAs (all times Pacific) | Complete Event Schedule Wednesday, June 11Men’s Events4:21pm – 1500m Semifinals – Nathan Green4:35pm – Pole Vault – Scott Toney5:58pm – 800m Semifinals – […]

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Eleven Huskies Chase Championships In Eugene

Schedule of UW athletes at NCAAs (all times Pacific) | Complete Event Schedule

Wednesday, June 11
Men’s Events
4:21pm – 1500m Semifinals – Nathan Green
4:35pm – Pole Vault – Scott Toney
5:58pm – 800m Semifinals – Kyle Reinheimer

Thursday, June 12
Women’s Events
4:21pm – 1500m Semifinals – Chloe Foerster, Amina Maatoug, Sophie O’Sullivan
4:35pm – Pole Vault – Amanda Moll, Hana Moll
4:38pm – 3000m Steeplechase Semifinals – Maggie Liebich

Friday, June 13
Men’s Events (plus Women’s Heptathlon)
11:45am – Heptathlon 100m Hurdles – Sofia Cosculluela
12:45pm – Heptathlon High Jump – Sofia Cosculluela
2:45pm – Heptathlon Shot Put – Sofia Cosculluela
5:12pm – 1500m Final – Nathan Green
6:14pm – 800m Final – Kyle Reinheimer
6:43pm – Heptathlon 200m – Sofia Cosculluela

Saturday, June 14
Women’s Events
3:30pm – Heptathlon Long Jump – Sofia Cosculluela
4:45pm – Heptathlon Javelin – Sofia Cosculluela
6:11pm – 1500m Final – Chloe Foerster, Amina Maatoug, Sophie O’Sullivan
6:24pm – 3000m Steeplechase Final – Maggie Liebich
7:43pm – Heptathlon 800m – Sofia Cosculluela
7:55pm – 5000m Final – Julia David-Smith, Amina Maatoug

SEATTLE – The big meet to crown the outdoor champs goes down in Eugene this Wednesday through Saturday. Hayward Field plays host once again to the NCAA Outdoor Championships and eleven Huskies are on their way to vie for hardware.

Men’s events will take place on Wednesday and Friday, and women’s events go on Thursday and Saturday, with the exception of the multis, as Sofia Cosculluela will compete in the heptathlon from Friday-Saturday.

Track events all four days will be televised live on the ESPN networks, while field events will have dedicated live streams on ESPN+. Day one on Wednesday will go live on ESPN at 4 p.m. Day two on Thursday will also be live on ESPN at 4 p.m. Day three on Friday will be on ESPN2 at 5 p.m. and day four will be on ESPN2 starting at 6 p.m.

The Husky women’s team has eight athletes set to compete in nine events, with the men adding three in three events. Amina Maatoug is the one Dawg entered in two events, doing the 1,500-meters and the 5,000-meters. Indoors, Maatoug also doubled at nationals, taking fifth in the mile then coming back to finish fourth in the 3k.

The women are coming off a fourth-place NCAA Indoors finish and hoping to rack up another big point total and crack the top-10 outdoors as well. Washington has finished in the top-25 in four of the past five NCAA Outdoor Championships on the women’s side.

The Husky men were 19th indoors this season, and are going for a fourth consecutive top-20 finish at the outdoor championships.

Several Huskies are set for their first career individual NCAA Championships this week. Sofia Cosculluela in the heptathlon and Maggie Liebich in the steeplechase are set for their first nationals, while Julia David-Smith competes as an individual for the first time, after running on the DMR indoors.

On the other side, Nathan Green is back for his fourth-straight NCAA Outdoors, as one of the favorites for the 1,500m title which he won in 2023. UW has won the past three titles in that event, with one from Green and two from Joe Waskom in 2022 and 2024.

Amanda and Hana Moll head into the women’s pole vault as the top two seeds once again. The sophomores went 1-2 at the NCAA Indoor Championships this year. Both have one indoor national title to their credit and both are seeking their first title outdoors.

Athletes reached Eugene by surviving the West and East Preliminary Championships two weeks ago in College Station, Texas and Jacksonville, Fla. respectively. Each site advanced the top-12 athletes or relays in every event on to Eugene for fields of 24 in each event.

Team scores are compiled by individuals and relays finishing in the top-eight in their events. Points for the top eight places are the standard 10 for first-place, 8 for second, then 6-5-4-3-2-1 for third-through-eighth. The USTFCCCA All-America format remains the same this season, as the top-eight finishers in every event will be named First Team All-Americans, the 9-16 finishers will be Second Team All-Americans, and 17-24 will be honorable mention.

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CCU IN OMAHA: Chants Sweep Auburn Super Regional, Book Return Trip To MCWS

Story Links AUBURN, Ala. — Coastal Carolina University Baseball is headed to the Men’s College World Series for the second time after sweeping the Auburn Super Regional with a 4-1 victory over the fourth-seeded Tigers on Saturday inside Plainsman Park. The No. 13 Chanticleers […]

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AUBURN, Ala. — Coastal Carolina University Baseball is headed to the Men’s College World Series for the second time after sweeping the Auburn Super Regional with a 4-1 victory over the fourth-seeded Tigers on Saturday inside Plainsman Park.

The No. 13 Chanticleers (53-11) won their 23rd-straight game and swept a ninth-consecutive weekend series.

Tied 1-1 in the seventh, Sebastian Alexander sparked a rally with a leadoff double. Walker Mitchell delivered the go-ahead RBI single to left, and two more runs came across on a fielding error and a bases-loaded hit-by-pitch.

Mitchell added insurance in the eighth with another RBI single, finishing 3-for-5 with two RBIs. Alexander doubled twice and scored twice as part of a three-hit day.

Jacob Morrison was strong in his start, scattering six hits and one run while striking out six over six innings. Hayden Johnson closed the door with three scoreless frames, striking out five to earn the win in relief and improve to 5-0.

Auburn (41-20) managed eight hits but left 11 runners on base. The Tigers took a 1-0 lead in the second on a two-out RBI single from Chase Fralick but were blanked the rest of the way.

Coastal Carolina will make its second-ever College World Series appearance next week in Omaha.

Notebook
Chants Headed Back to Omaha: Coastal Carolina advances to the College World Series for the second time in program history and first since capturing the national title in 2016. The Chanticleers are riding a 23-game winning streak, the nation’s longest active streak.

Mitchell Delivers in the Clutch: Walker Mitchell provided the go-ahead RBI in the seventh and an insurance RBI in the eighth, finishing 3-for-5. He has recorded multiple hits in five of the last six games.

Alexander Sets the Table: Sebastian Alexander went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk and two runs scored. He now has 12 doubles this season and has hit safely in 14 of his last 15 contests.

Morrison and Johnson Shine on the Mound: Starter Jacob Morrison allowed just one run over six innings in a no-decision, while Hayden Johnson tossed three shutout frames to earn the win. Johnson improved to 5-0 on the season with a 3.03 ERA across 32.2 innings.

Bodine Nears Defensive Milestone: Catcher Caden Bodine threw out two runners in Friday’s win and added another strong defensive effort behind the plate Saturday. With 45 career runners caught stealing, he is one shy of tying the program record of 46.

Up Next: Coastal Carolina will await its opening-round matchup in Omaha. The College World Series begins Friday, June 13, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Ryder Dodd Wins 2025 Cutino Award

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UCLA freshman Ryder Dodd has been awarded the 2025 Peter J. Cutino Award, recognizing him as one of the top players in NCAA water polo. Dodd is the first Bruin to win this honor since 2021 and the fifth overall in UCLA men’s water polo history. His outstanding performance included scoring twice in the NCAA Championship game, helping the Bruins secure their 13th national title. Additionally, Dodd set a league record with 102 goals during the season, further solidifying his impactful debut. He also earned multiple accolades, including ACWPC National Player of the Year and MPSF Player and Newcomer of the Year.

By the Numbers

Dodd scored a league-record 102 goals and 134 points in the season.
He scored in all 28 games of his rookie season, with multiple goals in all but one game.

State of Play

Dodd’s achievement contributes to UCLA’s legacy in water polo, marking the first time they’ve had a Cutino Award winner since 2021.
His 102 goals not only broke MPSF records but also set a UCLA freshman record, indicating his exceptional talent.

What’s Next

As with past winners, Dodd is poised to continue making significant contributions to NCAA water polo. His early success may lead to further accolades and possibly a professional career, depending on future performance.

Bottom Line

Dodd’s recognition as the Cutino Award winner exemplifies his outstanding talent and contributions to UCLA’s storied water polo program, signaling a bright future ahead for the athlete and the team.

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BISD volleyball, softball camps scheduled for this month

In addition to the upcoming basketball camps, Breckenridge High School will host a couple of volleyball camps and a softball camp later this month. Lady Bucks volleyball skills camp A Lady Bucks volleyball skills camp for incoming sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, June 16 and 17. The camp will be […]

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In addition to the upcoming basketball camps, Breckenridge High School will host a couple of volleyball camps and a softball camp later this month.

Lady Bucks volleyball skills camp

A Lady Bucks volleyball skills camp for incoming sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, June 16 and 17. The camp will be conducted by former Lady Buckaroo Jessi Warren, who recently graduated from Clarendon College, where she was a member of the women’s volleyball team. According to Warren’s Facebook page, she has committed to continuing her academic and athletic career at McMurry University in Abilene.

Warren has been playing volleyball since she was in the fourth grade. She was on the BHS volleyball team for three years and played club volleyball from the eighth grade through her junior year of high school. She has received multiple awards in high school and college.

The camp will be held in the BISD Athletic Center-Auxiliary Gym from 9 a.m. to noon and from 2 to 5 p.m. with a lunch break from noon to 2 p.m. The cost will be $80 per student. To register, call Warren at 254-477-3540.

Volleyball Little Lady Bucks Camp

Younger athletes can learn new volleyball skills and have some fun at the Volleyball Little Lady Bucks Camp, scheduled for June 23-24.

The Little Lady Bucks Camp will be for incoming first- through fifth-graders. It will be held in the BISD Athletic Center’s Auxiliary Gym from 1 to 3 p.m. each day. It will cost $40 per camper. To register, contact BHS Volleyball Coach Latisha Clark at 254-734-6407 or latisha.bartley@breckenridgeisd.org

BHS Softball Joni Jackson Hitting and Skills Camp

For those interested in softball, the BHS Softball Joni Jackson Hitting and Skills Camp will be held Monday through Thursday, June 23-26, at the Lady Bucks softball field. Jackson and BHS Head Softball Coach Jocelyn Gonzales will lead the camp for kindergarten through eighth graders.

The first two days, June 23-24, will be for kindergarteners through fourth-graders, and the last two days, June 25-26, will be for fifth- through eighth-graders. The camp will be held from 8 a.m. to noon each day.

The cost of the softball camp will be $55 per camper. Click here to register.

Sky High Volleyball Camp

Next month, a Sky High Volleyball Camp will be offered in Breckenridge. The camp will be presented by the volleyball coaches with Sky High Volleyball LLC, a competitive youth sports organization in Stephenville.

The camp will be held in the BISD Athletic Center from 1 to 4 p.m. July 28-30. The cost will be $75 per student (make checks payable to Sky High Volleyball).

For more information, call BHS Volleyball Coach Latisha Clark 254-734-6407.