Sports

Here’s Why Skye Chua Should Be On Your It-Girl Radar

Professional figure skater, actress, and college student? Skye Chua is one to watch out for. Related: 7 Rising Gen Z Filipino Athletes You Should Know The thing about today’s entertainment industry is that it isn’t required anymore to follow a certain path to make a name for yourself. These days, any background is ok (and […]

Published

1 month ago

June 2, 2025

Your Sports Nation

Professional figure skater, actress, and college student? Skye Chua is one to watch out for.

Related: 7 Rising Gen Z Filipino Athletes You Should Know

The thing about today’s entertainment industry is that it isn’t required anymore to follow a certain path to make a name for yourself. These days, any background is ok (and even encouraged), as long as you come to the job with the dedication, passion, and talent for it. That’s the case for Skye Chua.

One of Sparkle’s Gen Z actresses under their roster, Skye has been proving herself as both a professional figure skater (she’s a member of the Philippine national figure skating team) and a budding actress. Both aren’t easy to do on their own, but the fact that she’s doing them at the same time while still in school? Ok Skye, we see you. Below, get to know a bit more about this medal-winning Gen Z diva on the ice.

SHE THANKS MALL SKATING FOR GETTING HER IN THE SPORT

Considering the Philippines is a tropical country, we’d bet that your first experience with ice skating was probably through the skating rinks at malls. That too was the case for Skye, whose first encounter with ice skating was at five years old when she watched the ice skaters at SM Megamall.

A couple of years later, her parents allowed her to try skating, and the rest, as they say, is history. “We would go eat at this fast-food restaurant beside the skating rink, and I would watch random skaters do their thing. When my mom finally allowed me to try it at seven, I fell in love instantly,” she said in an interview. Let Skye’s story be a reminder that if a sport or hobby catches your attention, don’t be afraid to try it. You never know where it might lead you.

SHE’S AN ACCOMPLISHED FIGURE SKATER

With nearly 15 years of experience on the ice, Skye has and continues to hone her craft as a professional in the sport. Her achievements and accomplishments are a testament to that. For example, at the 2017 Philippine National Figure Skating Championships, Skye participated as an advanced novice and bagged the gold medal in her national debut. Oh, there’s also the little tidbit that she met ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon when he was in the Philippines years ago for a figure skating competition. In the immortal words of Mitchie Torres, she’s really good.

SHE’S ALREADY BOOKED ROLES IN BIG PROJECTS

While Skye is still focusing on her figure skating career, she is also a budding actress, a path she embarked on after she signed with Sparkle a few years ago. Fittingly, she made her acting debut in 2023 in the show Hearts on Ice, the country’s first-ever figure skating series that starred fellow ice-skater-turned-actress Ashley Ortega. In the show, Skye played Sonja Limjoco.

Since then, she has gone on to book roles in two of GMA’s biggest teleseryes in recent years, namely Black Rider as Valencia Chen, and Pulang Araw as Yuki. And if that wasn’t enough, she’s also grown a bit of a following on social media where she posts snippets of her life as a figure skater, national athlete, and actress, as well as her take on viral trends and challenges.

SHE BALANCES BEING A WORKING STUDENT-ATHLETE

A mark of someone who truly wants it is the dedication they put into their work. And that much is true for Skye, who not only is a professional figure skater, a national athlete, and an actress, but also a college student currently taking up Sports Science at UP Diliman. To do all three at the same time can be a lot, but Skye is making it work and serving as a bit of an inspiration for aspiring athletes and Gen Z in general.

SHE’S REPRESENTED THE COUNTRY INTERNATIONALLY

As one of the few professional figure skaters in the country, Skye has proudly represented the Philippines in competitions around the world. Just this year, she jetted off to Turin, Italy for the 2025 Winter World University Games representing both her school, UP Diliman, and the country (this marked the first time she represented both at the same event). While she ultimately finished 32nd in the women’s singles figure skating, she still did a good job as the country’s sole representative at the Games. That’s world-class talent right there.

HER STYLE IS GIVING GEN Z ICE PRINCESS

Skye’s got game, and when she’s off the rink, we get to see even more of her personality, such as through her style. Her skating ‘fits eat, while her off-duty looks are a mix and match of dainty dresses and comfortable, cozy, and everyday pieces. She can give girl-next-door vibes and baddie energy, and we love that for her.

Continue Reading: These 10 Pinoy Gen Z Artists and Rising Stars Are Ready To Take Over 2025

Link

Sports

Pentecost Joins Elite Club As Three-Time Academic All-American

Story Links Complete List of Honorees GREENWOOD, Ind. – UIndy student-athlete Zoe Pentecost was voted to the 2025 Academic All-America® Division II Track & Field Team, as selected by the College Sports Communicators (CSC) and announced Tuesday. A third-team honoree this year, Pentecost became […]

Published

13 minutes ago

July 15, 2025

Your Sports Nation

GREENWOOD, Ind. – UIndy student-athlete Zoe Pentecost was voted to the 2025 Academic All-America® Division II Track & Field Team, as selected by the College Sports Communicators (CSC) and announced Tuesday. A third-team honoree this year, Pentecost became just the 10th student-athlete and first women’s trackster in UIndy Athletics history to garner three consecutive Academic All-America® accolades. The annual list recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the track and in the classroom.

Pentecost wrapped up a stellar career this academic year. She placed third in the weight throw at the 2025 NCAA DII Indoor Championships meet in March and just missed All-America status with a ninth-place showing in the hammer throw at outdoor nationals this past May. All told, the Westfield, Ind., native racked up six NCAA All-America laurels in her time at UIndy, including a pair of national titles.

Link

Sports

State semifinal volleyball regional sites announced

State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWashington D.C.West VirginiaWisconsinWyomingPuerto RicoUS Virgin IslandsArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces PacificArmed Forces EuropeNorthern Mariana IslandsMarshall IslandsAmerican SamoaFederated States of MicronesiaGuamPalauAlberta, CanadaBritish Columbia, CanadaManitoba, CanadaNew Brunswick, CanadaNewfoundland, CanadaNova Scotia, CanadaNorthwest Territories, CanadaNunavut, CanadaOntario, CanadaPrince Edward Island, CanadaQuebec, CanadaSaskatchewan, CanadaYukon Territory, Canada Zip Code Country United States of […]

Published

14 minutes ago

July 15, 2025

Your Sports Nation

State

Zip Code

Country

Link

Sports

USF Men’s Soccer Announces 2025 Schedule

Story Links TAMPA, Fla., July 15, 2025 – The University of South Florida Men’s Soccer program and Head Coach Bob Butehorn have announced the Bulls’ 2025 schedule, featuring a competitive slate of 19 contests designed to prepare the squad for another strong run in the American Athletic Conference. The Bulls will play […]

Published

18 minutes ago

July 15, 2025

Your Sports Nation

TAMPA, Fla., July 15, 2025 – The University of South Florida Men’s Soccer program and Head Coach Bob Butehorn have announced the Bulls’ 2025 schedule, featuring a competitive slate of 19 contests designed to prepare the squad for another strong run in the American Athletic Conference.

The Bulls will play their home opener at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, followed by eight matches at Corbett Stadium. The Bulls have seven contests on the road slate, including opening their season at St. Louis and Lipscomb. Butehorn’s squad gets ready for the season with three preseason exhibitions, including a neutral-site contest against Vermont on its preseason trip to Maine.

“We’ve put together another challenging schedule, in particular at Corbett, with perennially strong opponents,” said Butehorn. “This season, fans throughout the Bay Area will have a great opportunity to see us play at home as well as in St. Pete at Al Lang Stadium. It’s a good mix of first-time opponents, some bigger names, and in-state rivals to help prepare us for the always-tough AAC schedule.”

Key Highlights of the 2025 Schedule:

Preseason Tune-Ups: USF kicks off the year with three exhibition matches — vs. reigning national champion Vermont (Aug. 11, neutral site), Southeastern (Aug. 13, home), and Florida Tech (Aug. 17, home).
Season Opener: The regular season begins on the road at St. Louis University (Aug. 21) and continues at Lipscomb (Aug. 24) before returning home.
Home Non-Conference Matches: The Bulls’ home opener is at Al Lang Stadium vs. UNC Greensboro (Aug. 28). The Corbett Stadium opens up for regular season play vs. FGCU (Aug. 31), and continues vs. UCF (Sept. 4), Western Michigan (Sept. 30), and Stetson (Oct. 7).
Conference Slate: USF opens AAC play at home against UAB (Sept. 12). The Bulls will also host Charlotte (Sept. 27), Missouri State (Oct. 17), and FAU (Oct. 29). Conference road trips include Tulsa (Sept. 21), FIU (Oct. 12), Temple (Oct. 24), and Memphis (Nov. 2).

TICKETS
Fans can purchase men’s soccer tickets by calling 1-800-GoBulls or at USFBullsTix.com.

FOLLOW USF MEN’S SOCCER
To stay up-to-date on the latest USF Men’s Soccer news, follow the Bulls on social media (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram).

ABOUT USF MEN’S SOCCER
USF Men’s Soccer competed in the school’s first-ever intercollegiate athletic contest on Sept. 25, 1965, beating Florida Southern 4-3. Since then, the oldest program on campus has built a winning tradition, claiming 14 conference championships and making 22 NCAA Tournament appearances, including three trips to the Elite Eight.

The program also has a strong reputation within the professional game and boasts 30 MLS draft picks. Notable alumni include two-time MLS Golden Boot winner Jeff Cunningham, USA 1994 World Cup star Roy Wegerle, and 2013 MLS Cup winner Dom Dwyer. Men’s Soccer has three Alumni and a coach in the USF Athletics Hall of Fame: Fergus Hopper, Jeff Attinella, Jeff Cunningham & Dan Holcomb.

– #GoBulls –

Link

Sports

Tarpley Earns CSC Academic All-America® Honors for Track & Field

Story Links KENOSHA – Carthage College women’s track and field student-athlete, Nicole Tarpley, has been named to this year’s 2024-2025 NCAA Division III College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America Third Team. Tarpley, a graduate student from Bloomingdale, Ill., studying education, earned this honor after a stellar season in the ring […]

Published

33 minutes ago

July 15, 2025

Your Sports Nation

KENOSHA – Carthage College women’s track and field student-athlete, Nicole Tarpley, has been named to this year’s 2024-2025 NCAA Division III College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America Third Team.

Tarpley, a graduate student from Bloomingdale, Ill., studying education, earned this honor after a stellar season in the ring and the classroom. Tarpley placed third in the discus throw and fourth in the hammer throw at the 2025 CCIW Outdoor Championships. At the 2025 CCIW Indoor Championships, Tarpley took first place in the weight throw. On the national level, Tarpley competed at both the NCAA Division III Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Tarpley earned All-American honors at both championships. At the indoor championships, Tarpley placed eighth in the weight throw and 12th at the outdoor championships in the discus throw. Nationally, in the North Region, Tarpley had the fifth-best mark in the indoor weight throw, sixth in the outdoor discus throw, and fifth in the outdoor hammer throw.

To be considered for CSC Academic All-America Honors, individuals have to maintain a 3.50 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) at their institution. Nominated athletes must be ranked in the top 50 in the region in a single event (XC, indoor, or outdoor) and must be an individual performance, not a relay performance. Nominees must have completed one full calendar year at their institution and have reached sophomore athletic eligibility. Additionally, individuals must have been chosen for the CSC Academic All-District Team and advance to the national ballot. The CSC Academic All-America program is voted upon strictly by members of the College Sports Communicators Association.

Link

Sports

Barton Hall-of-Famer, Former Coach of the Year Named Nickerson Volleyball Coach – Ad Astra Radio

NICKERSON, Kan. – Trish Wade, a Barton Community College Hall of Fame inductee, four-time All-American, and 2011 1A Coach of the Year, has been hired by Nickerson High School as their new Head Volleyball Coach. Wade coached high school volleyball for 17 years at St. John, racking up over 420 career wins, coaching 10 state tournament […]

Published

34 minutes ago

July 15, 2025

Your Sports Nation

NICKERSON, Kan. – Trish Wade, a Barton Community College Hall of Fame inductee, four-time All-American, and 2011 1A Coach of the Year, has been hired by Nickerson High School as their new Head Volleyball Coach.

Wade coached high school volleyball for 17 years at St. John, racking up over 420 career wins, coaching 10 state tournament Final Fours, and four state championships. She has a track record of excellence going back to her playing days where she played volleyball and basketball at Barton Community College.

While with the Cougars, Wade played under legendary head coach Ray Bechard in 1985 and 1986, earning two All-American honors. She then moved on to play volleyball at Florida Southern where she also won all-conference and All-American honors. She was inducted to the Barton Community College Sports Hall of Fame in 2011.

Trish Wade is also the mother of former St. John basketball star, former K-State basketball star, and current member of the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers Dean Wade.

Link

Sports

Video: Watch how Intuit Dome is transformed into Intuit Beach

AVP, the biggest and longest-running professional volleyball league, hosted beach volleyball matches for the first time in an NBA arena this past weekend. Hosted at the Intuit Dome, crews were tasked with bringing 300 tons of sand from a quarry in Palm Springs, which is roughly 16 truck loads. AVP is looking for creative ways […]

Published

38 minutes ago

July 15, 2025

Your Sports Nation

AVP, the biggest and longest-running professional volleyball league, hosted beach volleyball matches for the first time in an NBA arena this past weekend.

Hosted at the Intuit Dome, crews were tasked with bringing 300 tons of sand from a quarry in Palm Springs, which is roughly 16 truck loads. AVP is looking for creative ways to attract a new audiences to the sport, often hosting their marquee volleyball events in unconventional locations.

Timelapse of Intuit Dome transforming into an indoor beach vollyball court. (Kelvin Kuo / Los Angeles Times)

A wooden sandbox was constructed to contain the prewashed sand and form a single court.

It took the crew, which consists of about 150 people for a change over a typical event at Intuit Dome, five hours after the conclusion of the event to ready the arena for Clippers season ticket-holders the following day.

Link