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High Point Completes Weekend at Two Local Meets
Story Links DURHAM, N.C. / GREENSBORO, N.C. – The High Point University men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in-state at two meets over the weekend. The men’s and women’s pole vault teams competed at the Aggie Classic hosted by NC A&T on Friday while the rest of the team […]

DURHAM, N.C. / GREENSBORO, N.C. – The High Point University men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in-state at two meets over the weekend. The men’s and women’s pole vault teams competed at the Aggie Classic hosted by NC A&T on Friday while the rest of the team competed at the Duke Twilight at Duke University on Sunday.
At the Aggie Classic, Jackson Toumey placed first with a 5.05m clearance and Gabe Imery placed third with a 4.55m height. For the women, HPU had six of the eight competitors represented as Sydney Horn and Emily Romano placed first and second with heights of 4.18m and 4.08m.
At the Duke Twilight, the High Point men’s 4x100m relay team opened the meet with a second-place finish behind Duke, breaking 39 seconds for the second time this season. The group consisted of Myles Darroch, Dominiq Northington, Marquis Belle and Keshon Sapp.
In the men’s 100m hurdles, two Panthers placed in the top 10 including Northington and Antonio Votour in fifth and sixth respectively. They both clocked a 14.22 time as Votour recorded a new personal best.
In the women’s 400m race, Dae’Nitra Hester represented the Panthers and earned fifth place with a 54.12 time. On the men’s side in the 400m, Tim Brown broke the High Point program record again with a 46.50 time to take home gold. Darroch also placed in the top 10 with a 48.07 time.
Quiana Williams crossed the finish line in the women’s 100m dash in seventh place with an 11.58 time.
In the men’s 800m, Camerin Williams ran in heat one and finished in seventh pace overall with a 1:49.64 time.
Allon Sweeney clocked a new personal best in the men’s 400m hurdles to place in the top 10.
Hester and Williams later competed in the women’s 200m dash and placed in 10th and 11th respectively. The men’s side looked similar as Northington and Brown also placed 10th and 11th respectively.
Although Graham Ferguson did not finish in the top 10 in the men’s 1500m, he still managed to break the High Point program record with a 3:41.35 time. He ranks 60th overall in the East Region.
Aiden Morrison went to work in the men’s 3000m steeplechase. His new person best 8:58.39 time earned a sixth place finish.
Closing out the late night on the track at the Twilight Relays, Steinau ran a season-best in the men’s 5000m and registered a 14:18.33 for eighth place overall.
In the field events at Duke, High Point’s Alex Hoffman placed seventh in the men’s hammer throw with a 58.51 throw. In the women’s shot put, Elise Magaard placed 10th with a 12.14m throw.
Continuing the throwing events, two Panthers placed in the top 10 in the women’s javelin including Moriah Evans and Addison Freeland. Evans threw 41.56m and Freeland threw 40.01m. For the men, three Panthers placed sixth through eighth, including Drew Noblet, Jake Gherardi, and Justin Sluijter.
In the jumping events, Sluijter took home another first place title in the men’s long jump in back-to-back weeks and jumped 7.53m. Gianna Paul placed fifth in the women’s long jump and registered a 5.83m jump. In the men’s high jump, Shaun Thomas placed second clearing 2.06m and Alex Constantinou placed sixth clearing 2.01m.
In the women’s pole vault, Aurian Viola placed sixth clearing a season-best 4.09m. In the men’s pole vault, Toumey placed third in his second meet this weekend clearing 5.11m.
UP NEXT:
High Point will travel to Lynchburg, Va. for a mid-week meet at Liberty University for the Liberty Twilight. The meet will take place on Tuesday, May 6.
#GoHPU x #DefendTheTeam
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Men Fifth, Women Seventh at ECAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships
Story Links TOWSON, MD — At the 2025 ECAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, the #4 men’s team was fifth and the women’s squad took seventh as action wrapped up on Wednesday at Goucher College. FINAL RESULTS On the men’s side: – Arrington Rhym put himself in a tie at #20 […]

TOWSON, MD — At the 2025 ECAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, the #4 men’s team was fifth and the women’s squad took seventh as action wrapped up on Wednesday at Goucher College.
FINAL RESULTS
On the men’s side:
– Arrington Rhym put himself in a tie at #20 in Division III with a PR mark in winning the high jump (2.06 meters)
– Max Owens hit a PR in the pole vault (4.75 meters)
On the women’s side:
– The 4×400 relay of Nyla Jones, Molly Lodge, Ava Reilly, Nevaeh Lorjuste turned in a season-best time of 3:44.72 putting the foursome in the top 10 in Division III which should punch its ticket to nationals. The time is a mere 0.13 seconds away from breaking the school record (3:44.60) as well.
– First-place finishes went to Jasmine Broadway in the 200 meters (25.24) and Anna Sasse in the 3000 meter steeplechase (11:21.71).
Final selections to the 2025 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships will be announced on Friday, May 16th. in a press release on NCAA.com. The championships kick off Thursday, May 22 and run through Saturday, May 24 at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio.
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Vanderbilt volleyball team to embark on Japan tour
For the first time in 45 years, Vanderbilt volleyball is back—and they’re already making history. This month, the team will embark on a 10-day tour of Japan, where they will train and scrimmage with local teams in Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo. Throughout the trip, they’ll immerse themselves in high-level athletic training while experiencing Japanese culture, […]

For the first time in 45 years, Vanderbilt volleyball is back—and they’re already making history. This month, the team will embark on a 10-day tour of Japan, where they will train and scrimmage with local teams in Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo. Throughout the trip, they’ll immerse themselves in high-level athletic training while experiencing Japanese culture, language and tradition.
For many players, it will be their first time leaving the United States—a transformative experience made possible through a cross-campus partnership of Athletics, the Global Safety and Health team and the Department of Asian Studies.
Radical collaboration in action
Planning for the trip began with a connection between the Volleyball program and Vanderbilt’s Global Safety and Health team, which supports university-affiliated international travel. Tyler Walker, assistant director of Global Safety and Health, and Kimberly Williams, director of operations for volleyball, worked together to develop a “Preparing for Japan” miniseries to make sure the group felt informed, confident and excited for international travel.
The collaboration was first sparked by Sabrina Kronk, Vanderbilt’s finance and travel manager and key member of the university’s travel support network. She connected Williams with the Global Safety and Health team.
After learning Walker had lived in Japan, spoke the language and also played volleyball, the partnership took off.
Spring sessions lay the groundwork
From February through April, the team participated in six interactive workshops and discussions designed specifically for the student-athletes and staff to build cultural understanding and confidence. Topics ranged from culture shock to basic Japanese to etiquette. Walker led the sessions alongside senior lecturer Asami Nakano from the Department of Asian Studies. A final, in-person pre-departure orientation on May 19 will cover safety practices and travel logistics. The team departs May 24 and will return June 3.
“Working with Global Safety and Health and the volleyball team has been an incredible experience,” Nakano said. “The Japanese phrase ‘一期一会‘ (ichigo ichie) resonates deeply with this opportunity, reminding us to seize the moment and make the most of it. I truly hope young, bright Vandy athletes will gain invaluable global perspectives and experiences through opportunities like this visit to Japan.”
Opposite Gigi Mason said the sessions have helped bridge the cultural gap for the team.
“Taking these classes and learning about the culture of Japan,” she said, “reassures us that although we’re outsiders coming in, we won’t truly be like fish out of water.”
Mason is especially excited to explore Japan’s rich cultural heritage. “Usually, you don’t see that kind of history in America, but those types of structures have been there for hundreds of years and are still preserved.”
Beyond the court: Gearing up for the season
More than a series of matches, this journey gives the team a chance to strengthen their connection, gain global perspective and sharpen their skills ahead of their debut season.
“This trip is an incredible opportunity for our team to not only challenge themselves physically by competing against elite international teams, but also to grow mentally through immersion in a new culture and environment,” Williams said.
She added, “These classroom sessions have been a powerful way to collaborate with campus partners and make the most of Vanderbilt’s resources in preparing for this experience. A huge thank-you to Tyler for planning the content for our sessions, and to Professor Nakano for equipping our team with essential Japanese language and cultural knowledge ahead of our travels.”
Get an inside look at the team’s journey in Japan by following @VandyVolleyball on social media.
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Lions achieve highest academic year on record in 2024-25
Story Links FLORENCE, Ala. (May 15, 2025) – The University of North Alabama Department of Athletics announced grades for the Spring 2025 semester on Thursday, as the Lions finished with a 3.30 grade point average. This led to the highest yearly GPA on record for the department with a combined 3.28 GPA for […]

FLORENCE, Ala. (May 15, 2025) – The University of North Alabama Department of Athletics announced grades for the Spring 2025 semester on Thursday, as the Lions finished with a 3.30 grade point average. This led to the highest yearly GPA on record for the department with a combined 3.28 GPA for the 2024-25 academic year.
This also marks UNA’s third consecutive semester with a 3.25 GPA or higher.
“Academic excellence remains the forefront of our competitive goals, and UNA’s student-athletes continued to reflect that standard with this outstanding accomplishment,” said UNA Director of Athletics, Dr. Josh Looney. “UNA’s academic experience is enhanced by top-notch faculty, coaches and academic leaders who are aligned with our academic goals and motivate student-athletes to elevate and achieve their goals in the classroom, in competition and in the community.”
UNA celebrated 57 student-athletes with a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester. Additionally, 73 percent of UNA student-athletes finished the semester with a 3.0 or higher.
The athletic department had 38 graduates walk this semester.
Two student-athletes, Beth Ann Tucker of cross country and Sarah Larkin Lewis of beach volleyball, received the prestigious Keller Key. The Keller Key award was established as a memorial to the late President James Albert and Mrs. Mariglen Keller. A Keller Key is presented at each commencement to the honor graduate who, on the basis of having earned all credits for the bachelor’s degree at the University, has achieved the highest grade point average.
The women’s golf program finished with the highest GPA among UNA sports this semester, turning in an impressive 3.92 GPA. This continues a stellar run for the women’s golf program academically…last spring, the women’s golf team recorded the first perfect 4.0 team semester in school history.
UNA’s beach volleyball and women’s soccer programs tied for second this semester with a 3.67 GPA. The beach volleyball team led last fall with a 3.77 GPA. Rounding out the top five sports in Spring 2025 were men’s golf with a 3.64 and softball with a 3.60.
“This achievement is a testament to our student-athletes and their commitment to excellence in the classroom,” said Sherry Kennemer, UNA’s Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student Success. “It also highlights the strong and ongoing partnership between athletics and the broader university community. Our student-athletes consistently pursue excellence both on the field and in the classroom, and this is a clear reflection of their dedication and strong work ethic. Their academic success embodies the core values of discipline, perseverance and teamwork — principles that are instilled and strengthened throughout their university journey.”
For more information on North Alabama Athletics, visit www.roarlions.com and follow UNA Athletics on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Six Oles compete in UWL Final Qualifier
Story Links LA CROSSE, Wis. – Six members of the St. Olaf College men’s and women’s track and field teams competed at the UW-La Crosse Final Qualifier in their final attempts to qualify for the NCAA Division III Track & Field Championships on Wednesday evening at Veterans Memorial Field Sports […]

LA CROSSE, Wis. – Six members of the St. Olaf College men’s and women’s track and field teams competed at the UW-La Crosse Final Qualifier in their final attempts to qualify for the NCAA Division III Track & Field Championships on Wednesday evening at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex.
Junior Ignatius Fitzgerald, senior Andrew Skemp, junior Lance Nemecek, junior Cullen Moore, and sophomore Max Albertson were in action from the men’s team, while junior Lauren Walda was the lone participant from the women’s team.
After sitting 10th entering the final lap, Fitzgerald ran 58.76-second split on the final lap to win the 1,500-meter run in 3:48.55, which ranks fifth on St. Olaf’s all-time list in the event. The time was a PR of over two seconds and ranks 26th in the country this season. Skemp concluded his career with a 25th-place finish (4:06.92) in just the third time running the event in his career.
Nemecek and Moore both placed in the top four in the 800-meter run, with Nemecek finishing second (1:51.86) and Moore fourth (1:52.87). Entering the meet, the time to crack the top 22 in the country in the event was 1:50.62.
Albertson posted an eighth-place finish in the long jump with a mark of 6.89 meters (22′ 7 ¼”) after needing to jump at least 7.24 meters to break into the top 22.
Walda was the lone runner in the 5,000-meter run and recorded a time of 17:59.32.
The qualifiers for the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships will be announced on Friday, May 16 by 7 p.m. CT via press release on NCAA.com. The national meet will be held at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio from May 22-24.
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High school volleyball: City Section boys’ playoff results and pairings
CITY SECTION BOYS VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS SEMIFINALS DIVISION II #1 VAAS d. #4 Fairfax, 25-21, 25-19, 25-18 #2 Mendez d. #3 Banning, 25-17, 20-25, 25-18, 26-24 DIVISION III #1 East Valley d. #4 SOCES, 20-25, 25-20, 25-21, 25-21 #7 Maywood CES d. #19 San Fernando, 3-2 DIVISION IV #8 Hamilton d. #5 Animo Venice, […]

CITY SECTION BOYS VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS
SEMIFINALS
DIVISION II
#1 VAAS d. #4 Fairfax, 25-21, 25-19, 25-18
#2 Mendez d. #3 Banning, 25-17, 20-25, 25-18, 26-24
DIVISION III
#1 East Valley d. #4 SOCES, 20-25, 25-20, 25-21, 25-21
#7 Maywood CES d. #19 San Fernando, 3-2
DIVISION IV
#8 Hamilton d. #5 Animo Venice, 25-13, 29-27, 25-20
#10 Port of Los Angeles d. #11 University Prep Value, 25-19, 22-25, 28-26, 19-25, 15-10
DIVISION V
#1 Wilson d. #4 Animo South Los Angeles, 25-21, 25-16, 25-18
#3 Harbor Teacher d. #2 Dorsey, 25-21, 26-24, 25-20
FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE
FINALS
At Birmingham
DIVISION I
#2 Carson vs. #1 Taft, 7:30 p.m.
DIVISION III
#7 Maywood CES vs. #1 East Valley, 5 p.m.
SATURDAY’S SCHEDULE
FINALS
At Birmingham
OPEN DIVISION
#3 El Camino Real vs. #1 Venice, 6 p.m.
DIVISION II
#1 Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences vs. #2 Mendez, 3:15 p.m.
DIVISION IV
#10 Port of Los Angeles vs. #8 Hamilton, 12:30 p.m.
DIVISION V
#3 Harbor Teacher vs. #1 Wilson, 10 a.m.
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Arizona Athletics Celebrates 2025 Graduates
Story Links TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Athletics held its annual Student-Athlete Graduation Celebration on Thursday in the McKale Center, recognizing the 104 student-athletes that have earned degrees from the University of Arizona. The class includes graduates from 64 different states or countries, 63 unique majors, 12 student-athletes that are first […]

TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Athletics held its annual Student-Athlete Graduation Celebration on Thursday in the McKale Center, recognizing the 104 student-athletes that have earned degrees from the University of Arizona.
The class includes graduates from 64 different states or countries, 63 unique majors, 12 student-athletes that are first generation graduates from their families and four graduates from the CATS Forever program.
The mission of the CATS Forever program is to assist former Arizona student-athletes in fulfilling the goal of graduation for those who left school before receiving their undergraduate degree.
Please click here to read who the graduates wanted to acknowledge for helping them and supporting them during their time as a Wildcat. They also share what their plans are for after graduation.
Below is a complete list of the graduates.
BASEBALL
Emilio Corona
Kyler Heyne
Bradon Zastrow
Garen Caulfield
Raul Garayzar
Matthew Martinez
Richard Morales
Eric Orloff
Tommy Splaine
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Luke Champion
Liam Lloyd
Caleb Love
Will Menaugh
Ajae Yoakum
CATS FOREVER
Cody Deason (Baseball)
Nick Hundley (Baseball)
TJ Nichols (Baseball)
Trevor Werbylo (Men’s Golf)
FOOTBALL
Ty Buchanan
Quali Conley
Kevon Darton
CJ Flores
Justin Flowe
Ayden Garnes
Blake Gotcher
Dalton Johnson
James “Chubba” Maae
Shancco “Ise” Matautia
Deshawn McKnight
Samuel Olson
Cash Peterman
Tiaoalii Savea
Tre Smith
Ryan Stewart
Javin “NuNu” Whatley
MEN’S GOLF
Griffin Rhoads
Johnny Walker
WOMEN’S GOLF
Carolina Melgrati
GYMNASTICS
Alysen Fears
Elizabeth LaRusso
Emily Mueller
BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Brooke Blutreich
Kylee Fitzsimmons
Annie Kost
Olivia Rubio
SOCCER
Maia Brown
Marley Chappel
Megan Chelf
Nicole Dallin
Trinity Dorsey
Rikako Hayami
Nyota Katembo
Madeleine Koleno
SOFTBALL
Paige Dimler
Devyn Netz
MEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING
Tate Bahti
Jack Donovan
Jadan Nabor
Mason Nyboer
Beck Parnham
Daniel Young
WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING
Maddy Ahluwalia
Stefani Beisel
Nadia Bouraoui
Stella Copeland
Alexis Duchsherer
Brooke Earley
Elizabeth Mackowiak
Amalie Mortensen
Alyssa Schwengel
MEN’S TENNIS
Inaki Cabrera Bello
Casper Christensen
Colton Smith
WOMEN’S TENNIS
Midori Castillo-Meza
Tanvi Narendran
Belen Nevenhoven
TRIATHLON
Laura Holanszky
Gabrielle Lemes
Lydia Russell
Eleanor Tuck
MEN’S TRACK & FIELD
Jesse Avina
Isaac Davis
Zachary Extine
Jacob Kauffman
Youssef Koudssi
Zach Landa
Brian Limage
Diego Marquez
Reinaldo Rodrigues
WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD
Malaya Abueg
Esther Akinlosotu
Jenica Bosko
Lauryn Love
Alisa Lyesina
Presley Money
Mackenna Orie
Hollan Powers
Morgan Rhett
Zana Ryan
VOLLEYBALL
Amanda DeWitt
Alayna Johnson
Ava Tortorello
Haven Wray
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