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HBCU Olympian Returns to Elite Form in First Race Back

Randolph Ross wasted no time making an impact. In his first race after a three-year suspension, the former HBCU Olympic Gold Medalist from North Carolina A&T ran 45.41 seconds in the men’s 400 meters at the Meeting International de Marseille. He finished second behind fellow American Demarius Smith, who won with a personal best of […]

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Randolph Ross wasted no time making an impact. In his first race after a three-year suspension, the former HBCU Olympic Gold Medalist from North Carolina A&T ran 45.41 seconds in the men’s 400 meters at the Meeting International de Marseille. He finished second behind fellow American Demarius Smith, who won with a personal best of 45.14.

The performance was a strong return. While it wasn’t close to Ross’s personal best of 43.85—one of the fastest 400-meter times in history—it was enough to turn heads. His time ranked among the top 25 by an American this season and showed he still belongs on the track.

A Return With Meaning

The race marked more than just a finish line. It was a test of whether Ross still had the speed and mindset that once made him a rising star. After missing three years due to a ban for whereabouts failures and tampering, Ross is back—and still competitive.

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He continued to train, though restrictions prevented him from working with USATF-affiliated coaches or athletes. One exception allowed him to continue training with his father due to their family connection. Now that he can, the 24-year-old HBCU athlete and Olympic Gold Medalist aims to rebuild his career. Ross opened his return in Marseille, and if he competes again this summer, strong results could help reopen doors to national and international competition.

HBCU Roots, Global Goals

His story continues to resonate, especially in the HBCU sports world. North Carolina A&T helped develop Ross into a world-class sprinter. His father, Olympian Duane Ross, guided him through college and still supports his training. That foundation helped Randolph become an NCAA champion, an Olympian, and one of the brightest prospects in American track.

Now, after years away, he’s working to prove that one mistake does not define a career. The early signs are encouraging. And if Marseille was any indication, Randolph Ross’s comeback may just be getting started.



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Liam Murphy Inks Pro Contract With Nike – The Villanovan

Former Villanova middle distance runner Liam Murphy has signed a professional contract to run with Nike. He will join the Swoosh TC in Flagstaff, Arizona, coached by Mike Smith. Murphy announced his contract on social media on July 25. “I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to compete professionally with Nike and Coach Smith,” Murphy told […]

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Former Villanova middle distance runner Liam Murphy has signed a professional contract to run with Nike. He will join the Swoosh TC in Flagstaff, Arizona, coached by Mike Smith.

Murphy announced his contract on social media on July 25.

“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to compete professionally with Nike and Coach Smith,” Murphy told Citius Mag. “I owe a huge thank you to my two coaches at Villanova and every teammate who’s helped me get to this point. I’m excited for the journey ahead and can’t wait to get started.”

Over five years at Villanova, Murphy set numerous program records in the middle distance and in relays. In March 2025, he set the new 1,500-meter college record of 3:33.02 at the Raleigh Relays in North Carolina. He also holds school records in both the 5,000-meter (13:10.42) and the 3,000-meter (7:35.47).

Swoosh TC is a new network created by Nike that is made up of elite distance runners and coaches. Currently, Swoosh TC has three clubs set up across the United States in Provo, UT, Eugene, OR and Flagstaff, AZ.

Utah’s club is coached by Diljeet Taylor. Oregon’s club is led by Jerry Schumacher, in partnership with Shalane Flanagan.

With Murphy joining Swoosh TC in Flagstaff, he is now the third distance runner to join Nike this summer. North Carolina University’s Ethan Strand and Parker Wolfe signed professional contracts with Nike last month.

The Flagstaff club began on July 1 with Smith as head coach. Previously, Smith was in charge of the Northern Arizona University track and field program from 2015 to 2025, which is highly successful in the distance events. Smith is coaching in partnership with his wife, Rachel Smith, who is former Big East Champion and represented Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the 5,000-meter.

Murphy is set to begin his professional career in track and field starting with the 1500-meter at U.S. Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the end of July. The top three finishers of each event will earn a trip to the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan in September.



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U.S. Women’s U21 Team Heads to Semis at 2025 Pan Am Cup After Going Unbeaten in Pool Play

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 24, 2025) — The U.S. Women’s U21 National Team finished undefeated in pool play at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup with a 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-11) win over Chile on Thursday in San Jose, Costa Rica. With the win in the matchup of undefeated teams, the U.S. earned […]

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 24, 2025) — The U.S. Women’s U21 National Team finished undefeated in pool play at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup with a 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-11) win over Chile on Thursday in San Jose, Costa Rica.

With the win in the matchup of undefeated teams, the U.S. earned a bye in Friday’s quarterfinals and moves directly into the semifinal round on Saturday, July 26, at 6 p.m. PT.

The U.S dominated at the net with 11 blocks to only three for Chile, while also holding advantages in kills (33-24) and aces (7-3). Chile committed six more errors (24-18), with the mistakes compounding in the final set.

Five players scored at least seven points in the balanced U.S. attack. Opposite Jadyn Livings was the only U.S. player in double figures with 10 points on a match-high nine kills to go with a block. She added seven digs.

Middle blockers Ayden Ames and Favor Anyanwu shared match-high honors with three blocks apiece. Ames also registered five kills and an ace, while Anyanwu added four kills.

“I thought Chile played really well that match. I thought we fought back harder. We kept the service pressure up the entire match, and we were able to stay calm on defense with blocks and passing,” Ames said.

Outside hitter Brooklyn DeLeye scored nine points on seven kills and two aces, while outside Kamryn Gibadlo led the team with seven successful receptions to go with seven digs and seven points (five kills, one block, one ace).

Setter Stella Swenson led the U.S. offense to a .301 hitting percentage while contributing two blocks, two aces and six digs. Libero Ramsey Gary finished with a team-high 10 digs.

Trailing 11-7 in the opening set, the U.S. scored seven consecutive points. A Gibadlo ace evened the score at 11. The run ended on a Livings kill set up by a great up from Ames and then an Ames block for a 14-11 lead.

Following the second timeout, Chile put together three points in a row to tie the score at 16-16. With the set all square at 17, the U.S. scored three consecutive points. After a service error, the U.S. got a block from Swenson and a kill by Gibadlo after a strong dig by Parks. After a Chile timeout, Ames recorded a kill and a block around a Parks ace to complete a 6-0 U.S. run. Ames and Livings each scored five points in the set.

Chile went on a 5-0 run leading up to the first technical timeout of the second set to take an 8-4 lead. After giving up another point, the U.S. rallied with a 8-0 run that began with a smart push to the back court by Livings, who followed that by putting a ball straight down. A DeLeye ace forced a Chile timeout at 9-9. A Gibadlo block and two errors gave the U.S. a 12–9 lead.

Another Ames block extended the margin to five points, 15-10. The advantage grew to six (18-12) on a Swenson ace. Chile came no closer than four points the rest of the way. After trailing 9-4, the U.S. finished the set with a 21-10 advantage. Anyanwu and DeLeye each scored four points in the set with Livings adding three kills.

The U.S. took advantage of five early Chile errors to race out to a 8-1 lead in set three with Gibadlo scoring twice in the run. With the U.S. up 10-3, Ames served an ace, and the lead grew to double digits with two more Chile errors. The margin continued to balloon after a Chile timeout with a pair of blocks by Anyanwu and an error making it 16-3. Outside Blaire Bayless entered the match in the third set and led the U.S. with four points on three kills and an ace.

2025 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup

Name (Pos., Height, Birth Year, Hometown, School, USAV Region)
1 Lizzy Andrew (MB, 6-5, 2005, Ridgefield, Wash., Stanford University, Columbia Empire)
4 Blaire Bayless (OH, 6-2, 2005, Plano, Texas, University of Pittsburgh, North Texas)
5 Favor Anyanwu (MB, 6-3, 2006, Rowlett, Texas, Southern Methodist University, North Texas)
6 Ayden Ames (MB, 6-4, 2006, Prosper, Texas, University of Texas, North Texas)
7C Brooklyn DeLeye (OH, 6-2, 2005, Auburn, Kan., University of Kentucky, Heart of America)
8 Stella Swenson (S, 6-2, 2005, Wayzata, Minn., University of Minnesota, North Country)
11 Ramsey Gary (L, 5-7, 2005, Pendelton, Ind., University of Texas, Hoosier)
12 Noemie Glover (OPP, 6-2, 2005, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., Arizona State University, Southern California)
13 Kamryn Gibadlo (OH, 6-1, 2005, Cave Creek, Ariz., University of Utah, Arizona)
14 Jadyn Livings (OPP/OH, 6-1, 2006, Dallas, Texas, Southern Methodist University, North Texas)
16 Taylor Parks (S, 5-11, 2006, Clearwater, Fla., University of Florida, Florida)
19 Abby Vander Wal (OH, 6-3, 2006, Elmhurst, Ill., University of Texas, Great Lakes)

Alternates
Jaela Auguste (MB, 6-2, 2006, Spring, Texas, University of Florida, Lone Star)
Carlie Cisneros (OH, 6-0, 2006, Paola, KS, University of Arizona, Heart of America)
Cristin Cline (S, 5-11, Stanfield, N.C., University of Kansas, Carolina)
Taylor Harvey (MB, 6-3, 2006, Bountiful, Utah, Bountiful HS, Intermountain)
Abigail Mullen (OPP, 6-3, 2006, Kansas City, Mo., University of Southern California, Heart of America)
Molly Tuozzo (L, 5-8, 2005, The Woodlands, Texas, University of Kentucky, Lone Star)

Coaches
Head Coach: Heather Olmstead (BYU)
Assistant Coach: Keith Smith (TCU)
Assistant Coach: Megan Hodge Easy (Penn State)
Performance Analyst: Jimmy Kim (NTDP)
Athletic Trainer: Britta Pestak (Hawken School/University Hospital)
Team Lead: Kyle Thompson (Maryland)

Schedule
All times Pacific

July 22: USA def. Canada, 3-0 (25-18, 25-15, 25-13)
July 23: USA def. Puerto Rico, 3-0 (25-13, 25-7, 25-15)
July 24: USA def. Chile, 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-11)
July 25: Quarterfinals: USA receives bye
July 26: Semifinals: USA vs. TBA, 6 p.m.
July 27: Medal Matches



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Rooted In Blue & Gold

Cal Athletics Award winners were honored at Cal Athletics’ annual Thank You Luncheon in April. CAF7/24/2025 1:00 PM | By: Megan Thompson Nuti Annual Thank You Luncheon Proves To Be A Cal Family Celebration This feature originally appeared in the 2025 Summer edition of the Cal Sports Quarterly. […]

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Award winners were honored at Cal Athletics’ annual Thank You Luncheon in April.


Annual Thank You Luncheon Proves To Be A Cal Family Celebration

This feature originally appeared in the 2025 Summer edition of the Cal Sports Quarterly. The Cal Athletics flagship magazine features long-form sports journalism at its finest and provides in-depth coverage of the scholar-athlete experience in Berkeley. Printed copies are mailed four times a year to Bear Backers who give annually at the Bear Club level (currently $600 or more). For more information on how you can receive a printed version of the Cal Sports Quarterly at home, send an email to CalAthleticsFund@berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-2427.
 
 
The annual Cal Athletics Thank You Luncheon is a special day dedicated to honoring the remarkable Cal community and all it contributes to the success of the department. It serves as a heartfelt tribute to the unwavering support, generosity, and dedication shown throughout the past year. What sets this event apart is the diverse and passionate group it brings together, supporters who have given their time, resources, and expertise to create a lasting impact on the lives of Cal student-athletes.
 
In 2025, the Cal family was the “zest” of Cal Athletics as the department transitioned into a new conference and navigated the ever-changing collegiate landscape. As Cal Athletics reflected on the year and celebrated its awardees, one message stood out: the Cal network is vast, loyal, and deeply connected. For that, Cal Athletics is profoundly grateful. 
 
Members of the Cal community are recognized each year at the Thank You Luncheon for their contributions and support of the department. The Cub of the Year Award was presented to Steve Levy ’07, whose close bond with Travers Family Head Football Coach Justin Wilcox brought a heartfelt energy to the celebration.

Wilcox shared memorable stories that captured the depth of their long-standing friendship, and the room was filled with enthusiasm as he presented Levy with the award. As a driving force behind the 2004 Cal football reunion this past fall, Levy reflected on how meaningful it was to reconnect with former teammates and relive treasured memories from his time with the program.

 

In recognition of her commitment to preparing student-athletes for life beyond Cal, longtime supporter and retired campus leader Meg Conkey was honored with the Cal Spirit Recognition Award. This award celebrates individuals who have demonstrated enduring dedication to the university and truly embody the spirit and values of Cal.

 

As a longtime faculty member, Conkey was a passionate advocate for student-athlete success, both in the classroom and in competition. She played a pivotal role in shaping academic support systems that continue to benefit Cal student-athletes today.

 

I continue to work with Cal Athletics because it keeps me connected to the next generation of student-athletes and allows me to remain part of this wonderful community of interesting and dedicated people,” Conkey said.

 

As the afternoon continued to unfold, a resounding message echoed through the room: “Experiences at Cal are lifelong.” These words were spoken by Bear of the Year award winner Randy Scott, whose legacy has made a lasting impact on Cal Athletics. Scott, a 1979 alum, has supported both football and men’s basketball by ensuring the student-athletes from both programs have access to safe, affordable and convenient housing near campus. His estate gift furthers this effort by ensuring student-athlete housing is available for decades to come.

 

Shareef ’12 and Dee Dee Abdur-Rahim ’97 were honored as Golden Bears of the Year for their generosity and meaningful involvement with student-athletes through the Cameron Institute. As mentors, they give their time back to Cal to help ensure student-athletes are prepared for whatever life has in store for them. 

 

It is very rewarding, because I can see myself through many of them and give back — but it has also been inspiring, in the sense that they are so smart,” Shareef said. “I have the opportunity to learn from them, while keeping the door open to help, just as so many people did for me during my time at Cal.”

 

Dee Dee added: Receiving this award is humbling. It’s a full-circle moment for us. We understand the student-athlete commitment to success, and we know what resources are needed to truly give back to the University.”

 

Cal Athletics and the Cameron Institute are deeply grateful for Shareef and Dee Dee’s continued support and hope their example inspires others to engage with and empower the next generation of student-athletes.

 

Cal Athletics extends its deepest thanks to the Cal Family for its generosity, support, and unwavering spirit throughout 2025 and looks forward to hosting this event once again in 2026. 

 



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Capital Water Polo works to grow notoriety in NoVA | Articles

Courtesy Photo In a place like Northern Virginia, a sport like water polo feels foreign to some. The region is home to numerous powerhouse high school basketball programs in addition to a litany of professionals in other sports. One of the things that few expect to emerge in the area is water polo. Nonetheless, Capital […]

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In a place like Northern Virginia, a sport like water polo feels foreign to some. The region is home to numerous powerhouse high school basketball programs in addition to a litany of professionals in other sports. One of the things that few expect to emerge in the area is water polo. Nonetheless, Capital Water Polo Club aspires to fill the void left in the wake of the larger sports. 

Ben Hoffschneider serves as both an assistant coach and the team administrator. He works tirelessly to ensure that Capital is well-positioned to thrive and continue growing. Hoffschneider has been with the organization since 2019 and helped battle through the pandemic, ushering in a new wave of athletes despite stay-at-home orders, he notes. Regardless, the pandemic did not stop the momentum that Capital has garnered over its first decade of existence. 

Capital was established in 2011 with a straightforward goal: to bring water polo to Northern Virginia. Unlike in other areas where the sport is more popular, such as California, Texas and Florida, the suburbs of D.C. get consistent winters on an annual basis. That is a challenge in bringing the sport here as opposed to those other states. The team took up residence at The St. James in Springfield, an indoor facility, to work around the local climate. 

“Our season runs 10.5 months out of the year,” said Hoffschneider. “Rain or shine, boiling or freezing, we’ll be there. The indoor pool takes really great care of us. That really unlocked our ability to make sure that we’re getting consistent training.”

Competitive water polo is a sport that, as expected, gets far less attention. Not only is it rarely featured on television, but the sport is also incredibly challenging. However, that is something that Hoffschneider finds to be a positive. 

“I think the sport is steadily growing in the area,” said Hoffschneider. “One of the [reasons for that] is parents are hungry for a physically and mentally challenging sport for their kids, and the kids are hungry for competition… It’s an intense sport and incredibly physically demanding, mentally challenging, which is something that a lot of people are really hungry for [in this area]… As we can increase our level of competitiveness, it allows for us to have a larger footprint.”

Hoffschneider highlights the fact that water polo fosters a natural cultural exchange among its participants. To compete, Capital has to travel to tournaments. That has a pair of positive consequences. The first is that it allows the athletes to meet and learn about the different cultures of their opponents. The second is that the travel grants the team time to gel and bond with one another, creating a unique sense of community. 







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“We’ve got a very tight-knit community,” said Hoffschneider. “Something that I really enjoy as a coach is that if I’m traveling to a tournament, the kids get to build these great relationships with other players from around the country who have drastically different life experiences from them. We, as coaches, get to do the same thing. The knowledge and community help us all improve, both as water polo players and people.”

That community that Hoffschneider refers to is created by the team’s head coach, Miras Jelic. Hoffschneider praises Jelic for his ability to teach the sport while being a role model out of the water simultaneously. In particular, the ability to “point to (Jelic) as a large reason for our development” has impressed Hoffschneider. Moreover, Jelic, as Hoffschneider explains, has been a significant reason for the sport becoming more popular in the region. 

The way water polo grows starts early in an athlete’s career. Hoffschneider admits that water polo is likely not the first sport that someone turns to in their youth. However, he will gladly take all of the former players from other sports. That starts, he says, when an athlete can be molded into a water polo player, typically at a young age. 

“Our primary objective is that we really want to grow the sport,” said Hoffschneider. “We want to get as many people playing water polo as we can, especially in our like 10-, 12- and even 14-under age brackets where they’re at a point where they’re really just starting and they have an opportunity to really fall in love with the sport and become a water polo player.”

The brand of having played for Capital is another thing that Hoffschneider and his fellow team executives strive to create. Anything that is starting needs to have name recognition, and that is something that Capital is looking for as it grows. 

“We want people to be proud that they play for us at Capital,” said Hoffschneider. “We want a name that can be recognized throughout the water polo community. That is something that’s achieved by hard competition and coming home with some hardware.”

As water polo grows in the Northern Virginia area, so will the imprint Capital has made. Hoffschneider reports that more people than ever are playing for the team, and success has followed. Over time, though, Capital will aim to establish Northern Virginia as a hub for water polo talent, just as other sports have achieved national prominence. 



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Are college athletes employees of their schools? Trump signs executive order asking labor authorities to figure it out

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order mandating that federal authorities clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of the schools they play for in an attempt to create clearer national standards in the NCAA’s name, image and likeness era. Trump directed the secretary of labor and the National Labor Relations Board to clarify the status […]

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President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order mandating that federal authorities clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of the schools they play for in an attempt to create clearer national standards in the NCAA’s name, image and likeness era.

Trump directed the secretary of labor and the National Labor Relations Board to clarify the status of collegiate athletes through guidance or rules “that will maximize the educational benefits and opportunities provided by higher education institutions through athletics.” The order does not provide or suggest specifics on the controversial topic of college athlete employment.

The move comes after months of speculation about whether Trump will establish a college sports commission to tackle some of the thorny issues facing what is now a multibillion-dollar industry. He instead issued an order intended to add some controls to “an out-of-control, rudderless system in which competing university donors engage in bidding wars for the best players, who can change teams each season.”

“Absent guardrails to stop the madness and ensure a reasonable, balanced use of resources across collegiate athletic programs that preserves their educational and developmental benefits, many college sports will soon cease to exist,” Trump’s order says. “It is common sense that college sports are not, and should not be, professional sports, and my administration will take action accordingly.”

There has been a dramatic increase in money flowing into and around college athletics and a sense of chaos. Key court victories won by athletes angry that they were barred for decades from earning income based on their celebrity and from sharing in the billions of revenue they helped generate have gutted the amateurism model long at the heart of college sports.

Facing a growing number of state laws undercutting its authority, the NCAA in July 2021 cleared the way for athletes to cash in with NIL deals with brands and sponsors — deals now worth millions. That came mere days after a 9-0 decision from the Supreme Court that found the NCAA cannot impose caps on education-related benefits schools provide to their athletes because such limits violate antitrust law.

The NCAA’s embrace of NIL deals set the stage for another massive change that took effect July 1: The ability of schools to begin paying millions of dollars to their own athletes, up to $20.5 million per school over the next year. The $2.8 billion House settlement shifts even more power to athletes, who have also won the ability to transfer from school to school without waiting to play.

At Big Ten Conference football media days in Las Vegas, Purdue coach Barry Odom was asked about the Trump order.

“We’ve gotten to the point where government is involved. Obviously, there’s belief it needs to be involved,” he said. “We’ll get it all worked out. The game’s been around for a hundred years and it’s going to be around 100 more.”

The NCAA has been lobbying for several years for limited antitrust protection to keep some kind of control over this new landscape — and avoid more crippling lawsuits — but a handful of bills have gone nowhere in Congress. Trump’s order makes no mention of that, nor does it refer to any of the current bills in Congress aimed at addressing issues in college sports.

NCAA President Charlie Baker and the nation’s largest conferences both issued statements saying there is a clear need for federal legislation.

“The association appreciates the Trump administration’s focus on the life-changing opportunities college sports provides millions of young people and we look forward to working with student-athletes, a bipartisan coalition in Congress and the Trump administration,” said Baker, while the conferences said it was important to pass a law with national standards for athletes’ NIL rights as soon as possible.

The 1,100 universities that comprise the NCAA have insisted for decades that athletes are students who cannot be considered anything like a school employee. Still, some coaches have recently suggested collective bargaining as a potential solution to the chaos they see.

It is a complicated topic: Universities would become responsible for paying wages, benefits, and workers’ compensation and schools and conferences have insisted they will fight any such move in court. While private institutions fall under the National Labor Relations Board, public universities must follow labor laws that vary from state to state and it’s worth noting that virtually every state in the South has “right to work” laws that present challenges for unions.

Trump’s order also:

— Calls for adding or at least preserving athletic scholarships and roster spots for non-revenue sports, which are those outside football and basketball. The House settlement allows for unlimited scholarships but does impose roster limits, leading to a complicated set of decisions for each program at each school that include potential concerns about Title IX equity rules. Trump said “opportunities for scholarships and collegiate athletic competition in women’s and non-revenue sports must be preserved and, where possible, expanded.”

— Asks the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission to “preserve college athletics through litigation” and other actions to protect the rights and interests of athletes — a stance that could influence ongoing lawsuits filed by athletes over eligibility and other issues.

— Directs White House staff to work with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to protect the collegiate pipeline feeding Team USA. College sports programs produce around three-quarters of U.S. Olympians at a typical Summer Games, but some are on uncertain footing as schools begin sharing revenue with athletes and the lion’s share going to football and basketball.

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AP National Writer Eddie Pells contributed.



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Here are the top returning 4A volleyball stat leaders in 2025

The 2025 North Carolina high school volleyball season is around the corner. Schools in the N.C. High School Athletic Association will officailly begin practice on July 30. To help you prepare for the season, HighSchoolOT has poured through the stats for all of the returning players and broken them down into the new classifications. Here […]

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The 2025 North Carolina high school volleyball season is around the corner.

Schools in the N.C. High School Athletic Association will officailly begin practice on July 30.

To help you prepare for the season, HighSchoolOT has poured through the stats for all of the returning players and broken them down into the new classifications.

Here are the returning stat leaders from teams in the 4A classification.

See the returning stat leaders in other classifications and other sports:

Note: Teams must have posted season stats to MaxPreps or sent them to us to be featured in this article. Ties broken by fewest sets played.

Summer Lee of Carrboro. Orange dropped the second and third sets before racing back to defeat Carrboro 3-2 to advance to the 3A state championship match on October 31, 2023 (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT)
Summer Lee of Carrboro. Orange dropped the second and third sets before racing back to defeat Carrboro 3-2 to advance to the 3A state championship match on October 31, 2023 (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT)

Returning 4A Volleyball Leaders: Total Kills

  1. Summer Lee, senior, Carrboro — 274
  2. London Stewart, junior, Lake Norman Charter — 246
  3. Zarah Love, senior, North Surry — 237
  4. Lydia Chambers, senior, Lake Norman Charter — 220
  5. Brooke Williams, sophomore, Carrboro — 197
  6. Nellie Bass, sophomore, Clinton — 188
  7. Olivia Horneman, senior, East Gaston — 187
  8. Karlye Clay, junior, Burns — 183
  9. Mya Calloway, junior, R-S Central — 180
  10. Saylor Edwards, senior, West Stanly — 179
  11. Zoe Cavenaugh, senior, East Duplin — 174
  12. Rayley Wells, senior, Central Academy — 173
  13. Carson Mcguire, senior, Carrboro — 173
  14. Caroline Cagle, junior, Southwestern Randolph — 173
  15. Addison Kozel, senior, Ledford — 161
  16. Brittany Britt, sophomore, Clinton — 159
  17. Kinlin Hulin, senior, Southwestern Randolph — 153
  18. Carsyn Simmons, junior, East Gaston — 153
  19. Brooklyn Miles, senior, Anson County — 152
  20. Tori Galloway, junior, Washington — 152
  21. Laney Mullen, sophomore, Bunn — 152
  22. Ansley Mitchell, sophomore, Lincoln Charter — 150
  23. Kherington Bryant, junior, Bunn — 140
  24. Kinsey Cave, junior, East Duplin — 138
  25. Lucy Sherburne, sophomore, R-S Central — 136
Kinlin Hulin of Southwestern Randolph. Southwestern Randolph hosted a volleyball tri-match with McMichael and East Surry on September 16, 2023 (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT)
Kinlin Hulin of Southwestern Randolph. Southwestern Randolph hosted a volleyball tri-match with McMichael and East Surry on September 16, 2023 (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT)

Returning 4A Volleyball Leaders: Total Blocks

  1. Kinlin Hulin, senior, Southwestern Randolph — 97
  2. Keira Blix, senior, Forbush — 96
  3. Bonnie Trautman, senior, R-S Central — 86
  4. Bailey Blackmon, senior, Southwestern Randolph — 82
  5. Tori Fraser, senior, North Pitt — 81
  6. Siniya Cherry, senior, North Pitt — 73
  7. Zarah Love, senior, North Surry — 67
  8. Addison Kozel, senior, Ledford — 63
  9. Lydia Chambers, senior, Lake Norman Charter — 58
  10. Westyn Mccraw, senior, North Surry — 55
  11. Ivy Jones, senior, Tuscola — 48
  12. Liza Weaver, senior, Ashe County — 48
  13. Brooklyn Bowes, sophomore, Washington — 48
  14. Carson Mcguire, senior, Carrboro — 46
  15. Emily Dekaney, senior, Jordan-Matthews — 44
  16. Lucy Sherburne, sophomore, R-S Central — 43
  17. Mallory Reed, senior, Eastern Wayne — 42
  18. Madyson Wills, senior, North Johnston — 41
  19. Addisyn Habel, sophomore, Lake Norman Charter — 41
  20. Sophia Jones, sophomore, East Duplin — 39
  21. Jill Canady, sophomore, Carrboro — 39
  22. Saylor Edwards, senior, West Stanly — 38
  23. Sydney Frakes, junior, Carrboro — 38
  24. Carsyn Simmons, junior, East Gaston — 38
  25. Payton Wood, junior, Bunn — 37
Lorali Overcash (7) of Ashe County. Ashe County swept Forbush in straight sets on September 9, 2024 (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT)
Lorali Overcash (7) of Ashe County. Ashe County swept Forbush in straight sets on September 9, 2024 (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT)

Returning 4A Volleyball Leaders: Total Assists

  1. Scarlet Griffin, sophomore, West Stanly — 821
  2. Riley Caruso, junior, Lake Norman Charter — 701
  3. Lorali Overcash, sophomore, Ashe County — 660
  4. Morgan Baldridge, sophomore, Brevard — 642
  5. Ennis Marcus, junior, Tuscola — 564
  6. Emilee Campbell, sophomore, Roanoke Rapids — 557
  7. Allie Steagall, sophomore, Anson County — 463
  8. Alexa Deras, sophomore, Ledford — 460
  9. Madilyn Baker, sophomore, Southwestern Randolph — 456
  10. Hailey Kennedy, sophomore, Southwestern Randolph — 440
  11. Alexis Martin, sophomore, Burns — 372
  12. Kendyl Berrier, junior, Forbush — 355
  13. Naomi Huss, sophomore, Washington — 353
  14. Jaxie Draughn, sophomore, North Surry — 335
  15. Maycey Buchanan, sophomore, Bunn — 322
  16. Poe Thibodeau, sophomore, First Flight — 289
  17. Morgan Styles, junior, East Gaston — 280
  18. Maggy Jaimes Pulido, sophomore, Jordan-Matthews — 278
  19. Meghan Eagle, sophomore, South Rowan — 277
  20. Colbie Bostick, junior, Lexington — 275
  21. Fiona Mollica, junior, Central Academy — 263
  22. Lauren Chesney, junior, Central Davidson — 254
  23. Raegan Shell, sophomore, South Rowan — 227
  24. Arizona Tyndall, sophomore, Clinton — 226
  25. Zoey Bisson, junior, North Pitt — 205
Kadie Green (5) of Randleman. Cornerstone Charter defeated Randleman in five sets on September 18, 2024 (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT)
Kadie Green (5) of Randleman. Cornerstone Charter defeated Randleman in five sets on September 18, 2024 (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT)

Returning 4A Volleyball Leaders: Total Digs

  1. Danielle Lewis, junior, Lake Norman Charter — 465
  2. Kadie Green, senior, Randleman — 435
  3. Campbell Withers, senior, South Rowan — 420
  4. Cheyenne Dixon, sophomore, Southwestern Randolph — 373
  5. Cooper Payne, senior, East Gaston — 361
  6. Rayley Wells, senior, Central Academy — 341
  7. Hannah Austin, senior, Anson County — 336
  8. Kalyn Collins, senior, North Surry — 325
  9. Cameron Marshburn, senior, Clinton — 324
  10. Karly Berrier, junior, Forbush — 324
  11. Julie Anna Lawson, senior, North Surry — 289
  12. Chandler Lowery, senior, Pisgah — 287
  13. Allie Steagall, senior, Anson County — 285
  14. Alexis Martin, senior, Burns — 282
  15. Meghan Eagle, senior, South Rowan — 271
  16. Lilli Hicks, senior, Jordan-Matthews — 268
  17. Avery Fisher, senior, South Rowan — 252
  18. Scarlet Griffin, senior, West Stanly — 249
  19. Dayami Acevedo, senior, Salisbury — 245
  20. Fiona Mollica, junior, Central Academy — 243
  21. Hermione Garro, senior, East Burke — 238
  22. Natalie Roach, senior, Randleman — 236
  23. Laney Mullen, sophomore, Bunn — 229
  24. Karlye Clay, junior, Burns — 228
  25. Madilyn Baker, senior, Southwestern Randolph — 226
  26. London Stewart, junior, Lake Norman Charter — 219
  27. Kendyl Berrier, junior, Forbush — 219
Brooke Williams (15) of Carrboro. Falls Lake Academy came from behind to defeat Carrboro in five sets on August 26, 2024 (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT)
Brooke Williams (15) of Carrboro. Falls Lake Academy came from behind to defeat Carrboro in five sets on August 26, 2024 (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT)

Returning 4A Volleyball Leaders: Total Aces

  1. Rayley Wells, senior, Central Academy — 88
  2. Riley O’Neal, junior, Washington — 85
  3. Colbie Bostick, junior, Lexington — 81
  4. Brooke Williams, sophomore, Carrboro — 81
  5. Allie Steagall, senior, Anson County — 76
  6. Karsyn Parker, junior, East Duplin — 67
  7. Morgan Baldridge, senior, Brevard — 65
  8. Riley Caruso, junior, Lake Norman Charter — 65
  9. Nellie Bass, sophomore, Clinton — 64
  10. Brooklyn Miles, senior, Anson County — 62
  11. Lorali Overcash, senior, Ashe County — 61
  12. Carson Mcguire, senior, Carrboro — 60
  13. Jamilah Ausborne, junior, Lexington — 59
  14. Cheyenne Dixon, sophomore, Southwestern Randolph — 59
  15. Niyana Saunders, senior, Lexington — 58
  16. Penny Downing, sophomore, Carrboro — 58
  17. Lucy Sherburne, sophomore, R-S Central — 52
  18. Dayami Acevedo, senior, Salisbury — 51
  19. Kylee Ribelin, senior, Central Davidson — 51
  20. Lauren Chesney, junior, Central Davidson — 51
  21. Julie Padgett, senior, Southwest Onslow — 49
  22. Hannah Austin, senior, Anson County — 48
  23. Maggy Jaimes Pulido, senior, Jordan-Matthews — 48
  24. Morgan Styles, junior, East Gaston — 48
  25. Olivia Horneman, senior, East Gaston — 46
  26. Dixie Johnson, senior, Southwest Onslow — 46

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