LEARNING FROM THE BEST IN THEIR FIELD. THREE TEAM USA OLYMPIANS IS PART OF A THROWS CLINIC FOR TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES. WVTM 13 ZOE BLAIR WAS AT THAT CLINIC TODAY TALKING TO STUDENTS ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO LEARN FROM AN OLYMPIAN. I CHOSE TO COME TO THIS CLINIC BECAUSE WE HAVE SAM MATTIS HERE. HE’S ONE OF THE BEST IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW AND ONE OF THE BEST, SECOND BEST AMERICAN OF ALL TIME. AND I JUST FELT LIKE I WANTED TO COME OUT HERE AND LEARN FROM THE BEST. FOR HIM. THE BEST ARE ON TEAM USA. SAM MATTIS, CURTIS THOMPSON AND RAVEN SAUNDERS ARE TEACHING TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES FROM ACROSS THE STATE HOW THEY CAN BE BETTER AT THE SPORT. AND JUST TO SHOW WHAT GOOD TEACHERS THEY ARE, I’M GOING TO TRY IT. BUT FIRST OLYMPIANS SAM MATTIS HERE IS GOING TO GIVE ME SOME POINTERS. SAM WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? ALL RIGHT, SO LET’S THINK ABOUT IT LIKE A GOLF SWING. ALMOST EASY. WHILE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM AN OLYMPIAN IS SPECIAL FOR THE STUDENTS, THE CHANCE TO HELP THEM IMPROVE MEANS JUST AS MUCH TO THE OLYMPIANS. I LOVE SEEING THE GROWTH AND THE THE BUILD OF PEOPLE’S PASSION FOR SOMETHING THAT I’M SO PASSIONATE ABOUT. SO JUST TO BE AROUND OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE A PASSION FOR WHAT I DO AND SEE THAT GROW FOR THEM, IT’S JUST AMAZING YOU’RE NOT HAVING TO CROSS UP YOUR HIPS. YOU’RE JUST COMING. YOU’RE JUST COMING RIGHT IN. OVER 80 STUDENTS SIGNED UP FOR THE TWO DAY CLINIC BEFORE DAY ONE OF THE CLINIC WAS OVER. STUDENT ATHLETE ELIJAH SMITH SAYS HE’S ALREADY SEEING AN IMPROVEMENT IN HIS THROWING. ONE THING I’VE LEARNED IS JUST HOW TO ENTER THE RING IN MY THROAT. BUT MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT HERE IS JUST BEING OUT HERE WITH A BUNCH OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE THE SAME GOALS AS I DO TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE SPORT. EVEN THOUGH IT’S A THROWS CLINIC, THE OLYMPIANS ARE ALSO SHARING OTHER ADVICE TO HELP THE YOUNG ATHLETES BECOME SUCCESSFUL IN THE SPORT. WHEN YOU GET TO WORK WITH OLYMPIANS, THE LEVEL OF DETAIL THAT THEY CAN HELP WITH SOME OF THESE KIDS, SOME THINGS THAT THEY PROBABLY NEVER EVEN THOUGHT OF, WE HAD A NUTRITION SEGMENT EARLIER TOO, AND THEY GOT TO LISTEN TO WHAT SAM DOES IN THE WEIGHT ROOM. SO THOSE KIND OF THINGS, OBVIOUSLY THOSE KIDS LEARNED A LOT AND HOPEFULLY I HAVE AS WELL. I TOLD YOU I WAS GOING TO TRY THIS AND I AM. HOPEFULLY IT’S NOT TOO BAD. OKAY.

Rogers and Eden Prairie advanced to the inaugural boys volleyball state championship game on Wednesday night after winning in the semifinals. KSTP Sports was there.

***Click the video box above to watch highlights from the 2025 Boys Volleyball State Semifinals on June 11***

In the first semifinal, Rogers, the tournament’s 3-seed, took on 2-seed Eastview. Eastview won a tight opening set, but Rogers rallied in the next three, winning the match 3-1. Rogers won its three sets 25-22, 25-23 and 25-19.

Similarly for top-seeded Eden Prairie, it dropped the first set to 4-seed Spring Lake Park but strung together three-straight set wins to claim the match. Eden Prairie won its three sets 25-13, 25-16 and 25-15.

The state championship match between Eden Prairie and Rogers is Thursday at 4 p.m. at the University of St. Thomas.

To view the full boys volleyball state tournament bracket, click here.

Head Softball Coach

DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics. The position is responsible for the direct oversight of the NCAA Division III Softball Program.

Athletics plays an important role in the life of the campus, including but, not limited to the following: enhancing the learning experience for student-athletes, creating opportunities for uniting the campus community, publicly demonstrating the College’s values and mission, and contributing to the achievement of the College’s enrollment goals. The position will be responsible for short and long term Softball Program planning that supports the College’s Mission and Vision, and strictly adherences to NCAA, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference and institutional rules.

First consideration will be given to application materials received by June 20, 2025.
Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

TEACHING SOFTBALL

• Assist each team member in reaching their athletic potential, in a manner consistent with the College’s Mission and Values.
• Teach each team member proper techniques, strategies and, skills that foster growth, development of potential and, opportunities to achieve success
• Develop and contribute a strong sense of team within the Softball Team, the Department and the College.
• Organize productive practice sessions
• Prepare team members for high levels of collegiate competition
• Support the academic and future occupational goals of each team member
• Model and foster appropriate sportsmanship, competitiveness, and humility

RECRUITING

• Identify outstanding student-athlete candidates for Edgewood College and the Softball Program.
• Develop relationships with recruited student-athletes and parents/guardians.
• Develop relationships with high school/club coaches, teachers, alumni, and others that can aid in the recruitment of student-athletes.
• Work closely with the Admissions Office on all recruiting activities.
• Recruit and retain outstanding and unique student-athletes, every year.
• Maintain complete and competitive rosters based on Athletic Department roster expectations.

Personnel Supervision

• Direct supervision of assistant coaches, student manager, student assistants, and team personnel for Softball Program.

Budget Supervision

• Allocate, oversee, and modify (as needed) team’s budgets, including operating and booster budgets.
• Fundraise yearly, a minimum of 10% equivalent of program operating budget.
• Increase booster budget funds in conjunction with Development Office guidelines.

Compliance Oversight

• Maintain a current working knowledge of NCAA and conference regulations, educate all team members, coaching staff members, and boosters, alumni, parents on those rules and regulations, and oversee adherence to them.

Community Outreach

• Develop and foster community relationships that benefit the Softball Program, the Department and College
• Facilitate Team involvement that is beneficial to community organizations and individuals
• Expand the Teams’ supporters, boosters and “ownership” groups
• Facilitate and encourage campus and community involvement by all Team members
• Complete one (1) Community Service Project with Team(s)
• Participate in one (1) Athletic Department Community Service Project

OTHER

• Attend all Athletic Department team and individual meetings, participate in college-wide meetings, and contribute to college committees and assigned taskforces
• Participate as an active member of the Athletics Department to facilitate other duties as assigned
• Participate in Athletic Department’s annual Golf Outing, Hall of Fame and Athletics Awards Ceremony

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Necessary Education or Work Experience:

• Bachelors degree in a related field required. Masters degree preferred.
• At least 5 years experience as a high school head coach or 3 years experience as a collegiate coach.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
• General understanding of NCAA III rules
• Ability to relate to a diverse population
• Understanding of and ability to support the Edgewood College Mission and Values
• Valid Driver’s License and outstanding driving record

Specialized Technology Skills:

• Comfortable with Office 365 platform
• Comfortable with using SLATE, Front Rush, HUDL, Rapsodo
• Demonstrated comfort with social media (Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, etc.)

Other Qualifications:

Edgewood College, a Catholic college sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the College by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without Employer Sponsorship

To apply, visit https://www.edgewood.edu/employment/head-softball-coach/

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The Ohio State football team got another commitment for its 2026 recruiting class on Tuesday night when 4-star edge rusher Khary Wilder announced his pledge to the Buckeyes. It was Larry Johnson’s first commitment in the class, one that OSU hopes will yield more top-tier talent on the defensive line.

We track every Ohio State commitment as they happen, but we also like to grab game film and share some highlights of what the next batch of OSU recruits might bring to the banks of the Olentangy. Wilder is ranked as the No. 248 prospect in the class and 23rd edge player in the cycle according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, but if the Buckeyes wanted to lock him in, you can bet on them seeing even more than what the recruiting services see.

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Here’s a look at Wilder’s junior high school highlights thanks to the fine folks at Hudl. In the film, you’ll see him play both on the edge and on the interior, but he’ll more than likely be developed as a defensive end at Ohio State. The ability to get off the ball with a quick first step is evident on the film.

We’ll continue to keep tabs on what Ohio State is doing as it lands more commitments in the 2026 class, so check back often to stay up to speed on what should be another dynamite crop of players.

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Netflix has had a slew of successes translating the world of sports into compelling series with emotional storylines. Check out the very best titles across a wide range of professional leagues and competitions below.

This 40-minute documentary is a high-stakes snackable dose of sports drama that picks up in the wake of Lewis Hamilton’s shocking departure from the Mercedes F1 team after twelve years and six world champions, and follows 18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s promotion to the most prestigious racing league in the world.

It’s a great supplement to Netflix’s Formula 1: Drive to Survive series which exploded the league’s popularity, and proved that the elite racing community could deliver as much drama as the Real Housewives. An excuse to see Mercedes Team Principal and F1 zaddy Toto Wolff in his crisp white button down is reason enough to queue this title up.

The riveting story of one woman’s journey to overcome gender stereotypes in rural Nepal and follow her dreams of becoming a professional mountaineer, achieving historic success summiting Mount Everest ten times, the current record for female climbers.

Spanning Sherpa’s life from childhood to motherhood, an abusive marriage, and her immigration to the United States, we see her perseverance and determination impact her life on and off the mountain. Thoughtful attention is paid to her Nepalese roots and the Sherpa culture, and her effort to impart both to two daughters as they grow up in Connecticut.

Following the massive success of Formula 1: Drive To Survive, Netflix took a stab at humanizing the world of professional golf. By following major names like Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Scottie Scheffler and others on and off the course, the series was able to generate compelling suspenseful storylines around a sport without the fights, fouls, or impact of the NHL, NBA, or NFL.

The series explores player friendships and rivalries, the expanding diversity of the league, and the growing tension between the PGA-Tour and Saudi-funded LIV Golf league to provide a modern, nuanced, and evocative view on one of the world’s oldest modern sports.

A household name that simultaneous represents an international soccer career, a high-profile marriage, fashion icons, and pop culture sensations, this documentary literally has something for everyone familiar with the family whether you’re a sports fan or not.

The journey through Beckham’s career from childhood to present day was especially riveting for an American viewer like me who grew up in during his rise to fame and didn’t have previous knowledge of highs and lows, wins and losses. The game clips and interviews with Victoria Beckham and Sir Alex Ferguson felt like experiencing 30 years of sports and pop culture suspense at once.

The Drive To Survive team strikes once again with another behind the scenes series, this time focused on the world of international tennis. Featuring participation from ATP and WTA pros like Nick Kyrgios, Frances Tiafoe, Alexander Zverev, Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Świątek, and Coco Gauff, the series not only exhibited balanced coverage of men’s and women’s sports, but the physical and mental tolls of training.

Like it’s sister F1 and PGA series, Break Point focuses on the interpersonal relationships between pros, career highs and lows, as well as the immense pressure fame and media attention bring to competing at such an elite level.

The epic 10-part series covering the Chicago Bull’s 1997-98 NBA season as they pursued their sixth championship during Michael Jordan’s final season with the team, brought together over 500 hours of unseen footage, along with in-depth interviews with players, coaches, and other commentators.

The film also covers Jordan’s journey to super-stardom, along with his first retirement after his father’s murder, and pivot to pursue a career in baseball. As with the Beckham documentary, it provided an incredible opportunity for younger sports fans to relive the magic of not just an epic career, but an entire era of basketball.

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Columbia, S.C. – The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is thrilled to announce that Lake Murray has been named the No. 1 Best Lake for Water Sports by the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025!

Lake Murray’s first-place finish affirms what the region’s locals and visitors from all over the country already know—that Lake Murray is more than just a lake: it’s a true national hotspot for outdoor recreation and water sports activities. This prestigious win highlights Lake Murray’s continued status as a premier destination for water-based recreation in the Southeast and beyond. 

Known for its 650 miles of shoreline, clear waters, and natural beauty, Lake Murray is a magnet year-round for water recreational activities, including kayaking, paddleboarding, jet skiing, wakeboarding, and boating. 

Determined by a nationwide public vote period from May 5 through June 2, Lake Murray beat out 19 other lakes from across the country to claim the winning spot. 

This year was Lake Murray’s second consecutive nomination for “Best Lake for Water Sports,” following its No. 2 finish in the same category during the 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. 

Nominees for all categories were carefully curated by a panel of subject matter experts and USA Today 10Best editors before being voted on by the public. The competition featured leading destinations from across the country, with winners determined entirely by public vote.

“Winning this national recognition is a testament to the energy, pride, and passion our community brings to Lake Murray,” said Miriam Atria, President/CEO of Capital City/Lake Murray Country. “Whether you’re jet skiing, kayaking, fishing, or simply soaking in the scenery, there’s no doubt this lake offers something truly special. We’re honored to see it named the best in the country for water sports.”

About USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards spotlight premier destinations and experiences across the country. Nominees are selected by expert panels and editors, with winners determined through public voting. Learn more at 10best.com.

About Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board

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