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High surf advisory for Mobile and Baldwin counties for Saturday and Sunday

The weather service describes, “Large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone.”The National Weather Service released an updated high surf advisory at 3:12 a.m. on Saturday valid from 1 p.m. until Sunday 1 a.m. for Mobile and Baldwin counties. “Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents […]

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The weather service describes, “Large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone.”The National Weather Service released an updated high surf advisory at 3:12 a.m. on Saturday valid from 1 p.m. until Sunday 1 a.m. for Mobile and Baldwin counties.

“Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water,” explains the weather service. “Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don’t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.”

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Presenting The Providence Journal 2025 Girls Track and Field All-State team

Cumberland wins the girls track and field team championship on June 8 Cumberland wins the girls track and field team championship on June 8 at Brown Stadium The Providence Journal is proud to announce the 2025 All-State Girls Track and Field first and second teams. The Journal Sports staff, with some help from the coaches […]

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The Providence Journal is proud to announce the 2025 All-State Girls Track and Field first and second teams. The Journal Sports staff, with some help from the coaches associations, determine the first- and second-team members. All first-team members were nominees for Player of the Year in that sport, and winners were announced at the All-State Awards show held June 18 at the Providence Performing Arts Center, featuring Rhode Island FC midfielder Clay Holstad.

First Team

Lisa Raye, 100, 200

West Warwick, junior

It’s easy to see why Georgia wanted Raye to graduate and enroll a year early to run against SEC competition. She’s a superstar already, winning two final individual golds at this year’s state meet in the 100 and 200. Raye also took silver in the 100 at New Balance Nationals, an indicator of how she’ll match up against the best over her next four years in Athens.

Xenia Raye, 400

West Warwick, senior

Raye finished just a shade off her own meet record while controlling the field and winning the 400 in 54.93 seconds. She was part of history with the Wizards, helping them to two straight outdoor team titles in 2023 and 2024 and a runner-up finish in 2025. Raye will continue her career as one of the nation’s top recruits at Georgia.

Kiley DeFusco, 800, 1,500

Cumberland, senior

DeFusco helped lead the Clippers to a team state championship, their first in more than three decades. She broke a 20-year-old state meet record while winning the 800 in 2 minutes, 9.30 seconds, and still had enough strength left to claim gold in the 1,500 and fourth place in the 3,000. DeFusco will continue her career this fall at Charleston. She was named The Providence Journal Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year.

Keaney Bayha, 3,000

Pilgrim, senior

Bayha was the state’s top distance runner throughout the 2024-25 academic year — cross-country champion in the fall, indoor 3,000 champion in the winter and outdoor 3,000 champion in the spring. She dominated the field by nearly 13 seconds at Brown Stadium while securing gold yet again. Bayha will stay in state while continuing her career at the University of Rhode Island.

Emily Brown, 100 hurdles, 300 hurdles

Chariho, senior

One of the state’s most versatile athletes throughout her four years with the Chargers, Brown struck double gold at her final state meet by sweeping the hurdles. She claimed 100 and 300 titles by a combined 0.32 seconds, leaning twice at the line to close on top. Brown will leave soccer behind and continue her track career this fall at Delaware.

Thea Jackson, high jump and long jump

Mt. Hope, junior

You never would have guessed Jackson was fresh off an ankle injury while competing at the state meet. She posted a personal best mark of 19 feet, 1 inch to claim the long jump and had the fewest misses among those who cleared 5 feet, 4 inches in the high jump. Jackson should see her track and field recruitment pick up entering her senior year with the Huskies.

Nini Olawuyi, triple jump

Exeter-West Greenwich, junior

Oluwuyi left the state meet with multiple medals, including gold in the triple jump. She posted a mark of 38 feet, 6 inches, comfortably ahead of her competition despite a busy schedule that saw her entered in a host of events. It could be a banner senior year for Olawuyi when she returns in 2025-26.

Ellie Noonan, pole vault

Barrington, senior

Noonan took down a state meet record that had been on the books since 2001, clearing 11 feet, 6 inches while winning the pole vault. That came against a field that saw just four athletes record marks of 10 feet or more, an indication of how impressive she was over that particular weekend at Brown Stadium.

Vanessa Jones, discus

Toll Gate, junior

Jones beat the field by more than 5 feet while taking home state meet gold in the discus throw. Her mark of 133 feet, 4 inches was the only one of more than 130 feet on the season’s final weekend at Brown Stadium. She’ll be back to defend this title for the Titans in 2025-26.

Mia Hoskins, hammer

Coventry, senior

Hoskins won the state meet by more than 17 feet and set a new personal best while claiming gold at the following New Balance Nationals in Philadelphia. Hoskins posted a mark of 188 feet, 8 inches to also set a new meet record against the country’s best. She will continue in the fall at Columbia.

Mackenzie Cleary, javelin

Burrillville, senior

Cleary won the state meet by more than 8 feet, claiming gold with a toss of 132 feet, 2 inches. She followed by finishing in 10th place at New Balance Nationals, her final time representing the Broncos. Cleary had multiple college options but will continue in volleyball this fall at the University of New England.

Payton Goulding, shot put

Cumberland, senior

Goulding helped the Clippers win a state meet team title by claiming multiple medals at Brown Stadium. One of those was gold in the shot put, as Goulding’s mark of 41 feet, 7¾ inches was good enough to top the field. She will continue in track and field this fall at New Hampshire.

4×100 — West Warwick (Jailynn Huffman, Xenia Raye, Tatianna Baldinelli, Lisa Raye)

Not every relay has the luxury of featuring two national stars, but it takes four to get the baton over the line. Huffman and Baldinelli did their part alongside the Raye sisters, clocking a time of 47.77 seconds that missed state and meet records by a whisker. Huffman, a junior, is the lone member of this team set to return in 2025-26.

4×400 — Classical (Shakeyri Arroyo, Morricia Bryant, Naibel Noriega, Eniola Yusuf)

The Purple rarely find themselves shut out of gold at a state track meet, and this relay did the honors by nearly three seconds in the middle distance. Arroyo, Bryant and Noriega are seniors headed to Miami, Sacred Heart and Rhode Island College, respectively. Yusuf will return for a final season in 2025-26.

4×800 — North Kingstown (Abigail Nicolopoulos, Maura Whitney, Lucy Stowe, Abbie Tighe)

The Skippers could have a lock on this event for a while with Nicolopoulos set for her senior year in 2025-26 and Whitney, Stowe and Tighe all eligible for two more seasons. They bested the field by nearly eight seconds at Brown Stadium and could have their eyes set on threatening a state meet record next season.

Second Team

100, 200 — Xenia Raye, West Warwick, senior

400 — Zariyah Brown, Hope, junior

800 — Skyler Maxwell, Moses Brown, junior

1,500 — Jessica Deal, Mt. Hope, junior

3,000 — Rose Tuomisto, Cumberland, senior

100 hurdles, long jump — Nini Olawuyi, Exeter-West Greenwich, junior

300 hurdles, triple jump — Reece Vitale, Cranston West, junior

4×100 — Moses Brown (Kat Gauvin, Skyler Maxwell, Amaya Felder, Kendra Satine)

4×400 — Moses Brown (Kat Gauvin, Rose Couto, Nell Lorincz, Skyler Maxwell)

4×800 — La Salle (Carolina Terlato, Stella Pelagio, Olivia Wahlberg, Layne Stevens)

High jump — Emily Brown, Chariho, senior

Pole vault — Amber Shaw, Ponaganset, junior

Discus — Payton Goulding, Cumberland, senior

Hammer — Adelaide Caron, Woonsocket, senior

Javelin — Lia Wasilewski, Pilgrim, sophomore

Shot put — Gifty Bediako, Classical, senior

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USC athletics eliminates a dozen jobs amid new revenue sharing

As college athletic departments across the country brace for a new era of sharing revenue directly with their athletes, USC is eliminating a dozen jobs in its athletic department in an effort to reduce costs in the wake of the House vs. NCAA settlement. Six athletics employees were told late last week that their roles […]

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As college athletic departments across the country brace for a new era of sharing revenue directly with their athletes, USC is eliminating a dozen jobs in its athletic department in an effort to reduce costs in the wake of the House vs. NCAA settlement.

Six athletics employees were told late last week that their roles in the department had been eliminated, a person familiar with the decision but not authorized to discuss it publicly told The Times. The most senior among them was Paul Perrier, an executive senior associate athletic director, who spent two six-year stints at USC working under three athletic directors.

Six other vacant roles have also since been eliminated, the person said.

USC is planning to share the maximum of $20.5 million with its athletes that’s permitted by the settlement in 2025, the vast majority of which will go to the football program. That’s no small expenditure — especially for a university in the midst of serious financial issues.

USC, like other schools, continues to explore other revenue streams to help pay for the costs associated with this new landscape of college athletics. USC recently signed a 15-year multimedia rights deal with Learfield that should help ease some of the burden of revenue sharing. Last season, the school sold ad space in the Coliseum end zone to DirecTV.

Some schools have opted to cut sports, in an attempt to reduce costs. But USC has yet to choose that route. Instead, athletic director Jennifer Cohen announced last month that USC would invest revenue-sharing dollars, in some form or fashion, with all 23 of the school’s athletics programs.



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Seattle Mariners Triple

The Seattle Mariners Triple-A affiliate, the Tacoma Rainiers, accomplished one of the rarest plays in baseball during a game against the Reno Aces on Tuesday. In the bottom of the second with no outs, runners on the corners and Tacoma up 5-3, Reno center fielder Jorge Barrosa hit a lineout to Rainiers third baseman Austin […]

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Seattle Mariners Triple

The Seattle Mariners Triple-A affiliate, the Tacoma Rainiers, accomplished one of the rarest plays in baseball during a game against the Reno Aces on Tuesday.

In the bottom of the second with no outs, runners on the corners and Tacoma up 5-3, Reno center fielder Jorge Barrosa hit a lineout to Rainiers third baseman Austin Shenton.

Shenton, after securing the grab, stepped on third and rocketed a throw back to first baseman Tyler Locklear. It was officially ruled a 5u-3 double play. According to a post from Tacoma’s official account on “X,” it was just the second triple play turned in Triple-A this season. It was also the first triple play turned by the Rainiers in at least the last 20 years.

The two players involved in the play have had interesting seasons for Tacoma.

Before Tuesday’s game between the Rainiers and the Aces, Locklear had scored 51 times in 83 games and hit 20 doubles, a triple and 13 home runs with 61 RBIs. He’s slashed .295/.384/.489 with an .873 OPS. He is Seattle’s No. 11 prospect according to MLB Pipeline.

Shenton was picked in the fifth round of the 2019 MLB Draft. He was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays on July 29, 2021. He was reacquired by the Mariners in another deal with the Rays on Nov. 19, 2024. This season is his first with the Rainiers. He didn’t reach that level before being dealt to Tampa. Shenton has scored 35 runs in 63 games and has hit 12 doubles and 13 homers with 38 RBIs. He’s slashed .219/.313/.438 with a .751 OPS.

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FISU FEATURE SERIES: ‘There’s always something you can improve’

Story Links In July, five members of the Bisons track and field team will take to Germany for the FISU World University Games. Over the next six weeks, Bison Sports will cover their journey and memories and moments that matter to them. This week’s feature is on assistant coach Gee-ef Nkwonta. Throughout […]

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In July, five members of the Bisons track and field team will take to Germany for the FISU World University Games. Over the next six weeks, Bison Sports will cover their journey and memories and moments that matter to them. This week’s feature is on assistant coach Gee-ef Nkwonta.

Throughout his life, Bisons track and field assistant coach Gee-ef Nkwonta has embodied a “jack of all trades” mindset. One look at his sporting resume proves this to be true.

 

He’s ran the gamete, from soccer to basketball, to track and field and most recently, golf. An extremely intelligent person with a competitive edge, his life-long learning mindset pairs perfectly with his athletic edge.

 

“I was way too aggressively competitive. It was bad. I think that’s why I’m like this now,” he chuckles.

 

“Because it was so debilitating. I got in so much trouble for it. It went from soccer to all the other sports in school. There’s a picture of me running in the Manitoba Marathon when I was in grade five. It’s been pretty full circle. I think that’s the biggest reason why I’ve been able to keep going and why I’ve been able to pick up all the sports, because I did all of them.”

 

Nkwonta was a sensational basketball player for Fort Richmond Collegiate in high school, and that’s the route he originally thought he would take after high school. But life had other plans, swerving his trajectory from the hard court, to the track towards the end of his time at FRC.

 

“I just got into track because I was trying to get out of a test, and I ended up qualifying for things,” he admits. “I went to provincials and I did okay, I think I got third in triple jump.”

 

Nkwonta was still dead set on basketball heading into university, but there was one problem. He needed to get into a gym, and passes were expensive. Cue Wilfred Sam-King Jr.

 

A former captain on the Bisons track and field team and elite sprinter, Sam-King Jr. was like “a big brother” to Nkwonta. He convinced the upstart athlete to pursue track and field, originally as a way to get more gym time. The floodgates opened from there.

 

“Working out with [Sam-King Jr.], and doing all that stuff with him, it just turned out well. I was like, track isn’t bad. I like that aspect of it being on you. With sports, and with life, it’s just what I grew up doing, taking accountability for all of your actions, and figuring it out. I found that pretty cool.”

 

As Nkwonta got going in the sport, he embraced “the challenge” that jumping provided. It was the right sport at the right time in his life, and from there, he was all-in. He still competes in triple jump to this day.

 

“I love that you can’t master it. There’s always something you can improve. That’s why I started it, that’s why I still do it.”

 

Nkwonta was admittedly never the most athletic, or naturally gifted member of Manitoba’s roster. Heck, when he first debuted in the roster, he was 5’6″, and 130 pounds before hitting a major growth spurt later in his rookie season.

 

But he never let his size, or other factors get him down. Instead, he focused on his technique, and a sound overall approach.

 

As he puts it, it was about “controlling the controllables,” and honing in on the little details. It’s a mindset that he continues to embody to this day with the athletes that he coaches.

 

By the time Nkwonta graduated, he was a national medalist, and his leap of 15.07 metres at the Golden Bear Open in 2018 was the third farthest in school history at the time. He’s one of just four triple jumpers in Bisons history to extend past 15 metres.

 

“That was weird. I never would have thought that would be something that happened. I have a weird knack for trying to conquer things that I don’t think can be conquered, or trying to prove to myself that I can do something,” he reflects when looking back on his storied UM career.

 

“It wasn’t like I was trying to go after a distance. It was more about how good can I be at this thing? I’m such a perfectionist when it comes to myself – actually I’m a perfectionist when it comes to everybody, some people I just let them get away with it more. A sport like triple jump, you realize that it isn’t about how fast or how strong you are. Those things help, but you get the results by trying to be technically smooth.”

 

‘There was a certain level of honesty’

Nkwonta’s love for the sport, and background as a teacher have been an ideal formula post-graduation. In a short span of time, he’s become one of the most respected coaching minds in the country.

 

Notably, in 2023, he helped Madisson Lawrence win double gold at nationals in the pentathlon and high jump, setting a school record in the latter. She capped a legendary U SPORTS career off this past year with another pentathlon gold, along with silver in high jump and bronze in triple jump.

 

A former U SPORTS Assistant Coach of the Year, Nkwonta also helped sprinters Jordan Soufi and Tyrell Davis crack the speed code in 2024, going 1-2 in the 60m on home soil at nationals. It was the first time in school history that Manitoba earned gold and silver in the event.

 

“In the moment, I was like what’s going on? I think that was big for many reasons,” Nkwonta says of the 1-2 in the 60.

 

“Jordan obviously getting one, Tyrell coming back from all his injuries and wondering if he was going to be able to run again. For both of them to do it at home, I was just happy that they were happy, and had family here for it.”

 

Nkwonta is an exceptional communicator and he knows his athletes well. It’s helped him understand the unique needs of each. Lawrence is a perfect example.

 

“[We talk] probably more than [Nkwonta] would like,” chuckled Lawrence prior to her record-breaking 2022-23 season. “I have a lot of questions and I don’t think before I speak sometimes.”

 

“I think having a coach who was also my friend has worked out well, because there was a certain level of honesty I could have with him,” she added. “I didn’t have to build up to it because it was already there. I think it worked well on the track, because if I had questions about something, or wanted to know something, I wouldn’t hesitate to ask.”

 

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Nkwonta and Madisson Lawrence at practice. Photo by Zachary Peters




Nkwonta’s athlete-centred approach is rooted in his own experiences as a Bison. Alanna Boudreau, a “leader and mentor” who’s still on UM’s staff, was his coach, and has been a major influence.

 

“Alanna was instrumental in everything that I came to. I wouldn’t be here without her, taking the chance, pushing me when I didn’t want to be pushed, showing up when I didn’t think anyone would. It’s all the things you want from a coach. We understood each other so much that she knew what I needed even when I didn’t know I needed it,” Nkwonta says.

 

“She knew how to get a response out of me. I think that was the best part about our relationship. She knew me, I knew her. We connected. She’s made me not just a better athlete, but a better person. She’s influenced my coaching a lot. I understand that I am far from perfect. I understand that I am probably no one’s ideal athlete. I think the only ideal thing about me as an athlete is that I am coordinated, and if someone asks me to do something, I can generally do it in a couple of tries. She never really faltered, whether I was giving her my best or my worst.”

 

In two weeks, Nkwonta will take the next step in his coaching career. He, along with Bisons Daxx Turner, Lara Denbow, Jordan Soufi and Dawson Mann will represent Canada on the world stage at the FISU Summer World University Games in Bochum, Germany from July 21-27.

 

He will coach combined events and jumps as part of a ten person coaching staff, embracing the opportunity.

 

“I’m just hoping it leads to more. I’m the geek who’s going to be sitting at the warm-up track watching everyone warm up and learning what everyone’s doing. The meet will be fun, but that’s going to be the best part, meeting everyone from around the world and chatting, and getting to connect with people.”



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Four ‘Bows Headed to Water Polo World Championships

Four members of the University of Hawai’i women’s water polo team are set to represent their countries at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Ema Vernoux and Camille Radosavljevic will compete for France, while Agatha Weston and Gabrielle Doyle will play for New Zealand. The tournament runs from July 10 to July 23. Vernoux and […]

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Four members of the University of Hawai’i women’s water polo team are set to represent their countries at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Ema Vernoux and Camille Radosavljevic will compete for France, while Agatha Weston and Gabrielle Doyle will play for New Zealand. The tournament runs from July 10 to July 23. Vernoux and Radosavljevic have prior experience on the international stage, both having competed in the Paris Olympics. Doyle and Weston also recently made impactful contributions during their collegiate seasons.

By the Numbers

  • Ema Vernoux scored the first goal for France in their Olympic debut, leading UH with 78 goals last season.
  • Agatha Doyle recorded 15 goals and 10 assists last season while finishing with 34 steals as a freshman.

Yes, But

Both Vernoux and Radosavljevic bring Olympic experience, which may give France a competitive edge. However, New Zealand’s roster also includes former ‘Bows, adding depth and familiarity to their squad.

State of Play

  • The women’s water polo competition starts on July 10 in Singapore, featuring multiple international teams.
  • New Zealand is grouped with Australia, Italy, and Singapore, while France competes against Spain, Great Britain, and South Africa.

What’s Next

As the championship approaches, the focus will be on the performance of these athletes and their contributions to their teams. Success could influence future selections for international competitions.

Bottom Line

The participation of these four players underscores the growing talent pool in women’s water polo, reflecting both their individual achievements and the strong program at the University of Hawai’i.





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The 2025 Bowerman Finalists and Watch List for men’s and women’s NCAA track and field

It’s time for a look at potential winners of the Bowerman, an annual award presented to the most outstanding athletes in collegiate track and field. Here’s the latest on some of the best in DI track and field. THE BOWERMAN: Complete history of the track and field honor Finalists gender athlete school events Women Pamela Kosgei […]

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It’s time for a look at potential winners of the Bowerman, an annual award presented to the most outstanding athletes in collegiate track and field.

Here’s the latest on some of the best in DI track and field.

THE BOWERMAN: Complete history of the track and field honor

Finalists

gender athlete school events
Women Pamela Kosgei New Mexico Distance
  Doris Lemngole Alabama Distance
  Savannah Sutherland Michigan Sprints/Hurdles
Men Jordan Anthony Arkansas Sprints
  Nathaniel Ezekiel Baylor Sprints/Hurdles
  Ja’Kobe Tharp Auburn Hurdles

Watch lists from the season

Check out every 2025 watch list below.

Semifinalists

The Bowerman watch list semifinalists (June 25/26)
Gender Athlete School Events
Women Aaliyah Butler  Georgia Sprints
  JaMeesia Ford South Carolina Sprints
  Pamela Kosgei New Mexico Distance
  Elena Kulichenko Georgia Jumps
  Mya Lesnar Colorado State Throws
  Doris Lemngole* Alabama Distance
  Amanda Moll Washington Pole Vault
  Hana Moll Washington Pole Vault
  Savannah Sutherland Michigan Sprints/Hurdles
  Roisin Willis Stanford Mid-Distance
Men Mykolas Alekna** California Discus
  Jordan Anthony Arkansas Sprints
  James Corrigan BYU Mid-Distance/Steeple
  Nathaniel Ezekiel Baylor Sprints/Hurdles
  Ishmael Kipkurui New Mexico Distance
  Carlie Makarawu Kentucky Sprints
  Ralford Mullings Oklahoma Throws
  Brian Musau Oklahoma State Distance
  Ethan Strand North Carolina Mid-Distance/Distance
  Ja’Kobe Tharp Auburn Hurdles

*Two-time Semifinalist
**Three-time Semifinalist

PREDICTING: How the Bowerman watch lists predict the award’s final winner

2025 watch list dates

Below you’ll find all of the Bowerman watch list dates for 2025. 

Update Women’s Date Men’s Date
Preseason Wednesday, Jan. 8 Thursday, Jan. 9
1 Wednesday, Feb. 5 Thursday, Feb. 6
2
(Post-Indoor Conferences)
Wednesday, March 5 Thursday, March 6
3
(Post-NCAA Indoor)
Wednesday, March 26 Thursday, March 27
4 Wednesday, April 16 Thursday, April 17
5 Wednesday, May 7 Thursday, May 8
6
(Post-Outdoor Conferences)
Wednesday, May 21 Thursday, May 22
7
(Post-NCAA prelims)
Wednesday, June 4 Thursday, June 5
Semifinalists
(Post-NCAA Outdoor)
Wednesday, June 25 Thursday, June 26
Finalists Monday, July 7 Tuesday, July 8
Winners Thursday, Dec. 18 Thursday, Dec. 18

All dates subject to change

PAST BOWERMANS: 2024 – Leo Neugebauer | 2024 – Parker Valby | 2023 – Jaydon Hibbert | 2023 – Julien Alfred | 2022 – Trey Cunningham | 2022 – Abby Steiner

Date of the winner of the Bowerman

The 2025 winners will be announced on Thursday, Dec. 18 at the 2025 USTFCCCA convention at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

Past watch lists

Watch list update No. 7

The seventh update to the Bowerman women’s watch list was announced on Wednesday, June 4, with the men’s watch list announced on Thursday, June 5.

The Bowerman watch list update No. 7 (June 4/5)
Gender Athlete School Events
Women Şilan Ayyildiz Oregon Mid-Distance
  Alexis Brown Baylor Sprints/Jumps
  Aaliyah Butler  Georgia Sprints
  JaMeesia Ford South Carolina Sprints
  Pamela Kosgei New Mexico Distance
  Doris Lemngole Alabama Distance
  Indya Mayberry TCU Sprints
  Amanda Moll Washington Pole Vault
  Michaela Rose LSU Mid-Distance
  Jayden Ulrich Louisville Throws
Men Mykolas Alekna California Discus
  Jordan Anthony Arkansas Sprints
  James Corrigan BYU Mid-Distance/Steeple
  Nathaniel Ezekiel Baylor Sprints/Hurdles
  Ishamel Kipkurui New Mexico Distance
  Liam Murphy Villanova Mid-Distance/Distance
  Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan Ole Miss Throws
  Habtom Samuel New Mexico Distance
  Ethan Strand North Carolina Mid-Distance/Distance
  Ja’Kobe Tharp Auburn Hurdles

*Watch list career debut

The following athletes received votes:

  • Women
    • Temitope Adeshina, Texas Tech (Jumps)
    • Lexy Halladay-Lowry, BYU (Steeple/Distance)
    • Meghan Hunter, BYU (Mid-Distance)
    • Klaudia Kazimierska, Oregon (Mid-Distance/Distance)
    • Brynn King, Roberts Wesleyan (Pole Vault)
    • Mya Lesnar, Colorado State (Throws)
  • Men
    • Makanakaishe Charamba, Auburn (Sprints)
    • Micahi Danzy, Florida State (Sprints)
    • Geoffrey Kirwa, Louisville (Steeple/Distance)
    • Angelos Mantzouranis, Minnesota (Hammer/Throws)
    • Tinoda Matsatsa, Georgetown (Mid-Distance/Distance)
    • Samuel Ogazi, Alabama (Sprints)
    • Abdul-Rasheed Saminu, South Florida (Sprints)
    • Kendrick Smallwood, Texas (Sprints/Hurdles)
    • Kostas Zaltos, Minnesota (Throws)

Watch list update No. 6

The sixth update to the Bowerman women’s watch list was announced on Wednesday, May 21, with the men’s watch list announced on Thursday, May 22.

The Bowerman watch list update No. 6 (May 21/22)
Gender Athlete School Events
Women Şilan Ayyildiz Oregon Mid-Distance
  Alexis Brown* Baylor Sprints/Jumps
  Aaliyah Butler  Georgia Sprints
  JaMeesia Ford South Carolina Sprints
  Pamela Kosgei New Mexico Distance
  Doris Lemngole Alabama Distance
  Indya Mayberry TCU Sprints
  Amanda Moll Washington Pole Vault
  Michaela Rose LSU Mid-Distance
  Jayden Ulrich Louisville Throws
Men Mykolas Alekna California Discus
  Jordan Anthony* Arkansas Sprints
  James Corrigan BYU Mid-Distance/Steeple
  Nathaniel Ezekiel Baylor Sprints/Hurdles
  Ishmael Kipkurui New Mexico Distance
  Liam Murphy Villanova Mid-Distance/Distance
  Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan Ole Miss Throws
  Habtom Samuel New Mexico Distance
  Ethan Strand North Carolina Mid-Distance/Distance
  Parker Wolfe North Carolina Distance

*Watch list career debut

The following athletes received votes:

  • Women
    • Temitope Adeshina, Texas Tech (Jumps)
    • Lianna Davidson, Georgia (Javelin)
    • Rachel Glenn, Arkansas (Hurdles/Jumps)
    • Lexy Halladay-Lowry, BYU (Steeple/Distance)
    • Brynn King, Roberts Wesleyan (Pole Vault)
    • Mya Lesnar, Colorado State (Throws)
    • Jadin O’Brien, Notre Dame (Combined Events)
  • Men
    • Micahi Danzy, Florida State (Sprints)
    • Geoffrey Kirwa, Louisville (Steeple/Distance)
    • Angelos Mantzouranis, Minnesota (Hammer/Throws)
    • Jamar Marshall, Jr., Houston (Sprints/Hurdles)
    • Tinoda Matsatsa, Georgetown (Mid-Distance/Distance)
    • Kendrick Smallwood, Texas (Sprints/Hurdles)
    • Ja’Kobe Tharp, Auburn (Hurdles)
    • Kostas Zaltos, Minnesota (Throws)

Watch list update No. 5

The fifth update to the Bowerman women’s watch list was announced on Wednesday, May 7, with the men’s watch list announced on Thursday, May 8.

The Bowerman watch list update No. 5 (May 7/8)
Gender Athlete School Events
Women Şilan Ayyildiz Oregon Mid-Distance
  Aaliyah Butler  Georgia Sprints
  Rachel Glenn Arkansas Hurdles/Jumps
  Brynn King Roberts Wesleyan Pole Vault
  Pamela Kosgei New Mexico Distance
  Doris Lemngole Alabama Distance
  Indya Mayberry TCU Sprints
  Amanda Moll Washington Pole Vault
  Michaela Rose LSU Mid-Distance
  Jayden Ulrich Louisville Throws
Men Mykolas Alekna California Discus
  Nathaniel Ezekiel Baylor Sprints/Hurdles
  Ishmael Kipkurui New Mexico Distance
  Geoffrey Kirwa* Louisville Steeple/Distance
  Angelos Mantzouranis* Minnesota Hammer/Throws
  Liam Murphy Villanova Mid-Distance/Distance
  Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan Ole Miss Throws
  Habtom Samuel New Mexico Distance
  Ethan Strand North Carolina Mid-Distance/Distance
  Ja’Kobe Tharp Auburn Hurdles

*Watch list career debut

The following athletes received votes:

  • Women
    • Margot Appleton, Virginia (Mid-Distance/Distance)
    • Lianna Davidson, Georgia (Javelin)
    • JaMeesia Ford, South Carolina (Sprints)
    • Lexy Halladay-Lowry, BYU (Steeple/Distance)
    • Jadin O’Brien, Notre Dame (Combined Events)
    • Manuela Rotundo, Georgia (Javelin)
  • Men
    • Kanyinsola Ajayi, Auburn (Sprints)
    • Jordan Anthony, Arkansas (Sprints)
    • Makanakaishe Charamba, Auburn (Sprints)
    • Nathan Green, Washington (Mid-Distance)
    • Garrett Kaalund, Southern California (Sprints)
    • Carli Makarawu, Kentucky (Sprints)
    • Gary Martin, Virginia (Mid-Distance/Distance)
    • Tinoda Matsatsa, Georgetown (Mid-Distance/Distance)
    • Ralford Mullings, Oklahoma (Throws)
    • Auhmad Robinson, Texas A&M (Sprints)
    • Daniel Reynolds, Wyoming (Throws)
    • Kendrick Smallwood, Texas (Sprints/Hurdles)
    • Keyshawn Strachan, Nebraska (Javelin)
    • Parker Wolfe, North Carolina (Distance)

Watch list update No. 4

The fourth update to the Bowerman women’s watch list was announced on Wednesday, April 16, with the men’s watch list announced on Thursday, April 17.

The Bowerman watch list update No. 4 (April 16/17)
Gender Athlete School Events
Women Aaliyah Butler  Georgia Sprints
  Rachel Glenn Arkansas Hurdles/Jumps
  Brynn King* Roberts Wesleyan Pole Vault
  Pamela Kosgei New Mexico Distance
  Doris Lemngole Alabama Distance
  Indya Mayberry TCU Sprints
  Amanda Moll Washington Pole Vault
  Manuela Rotundo* Georgia Javelin
  Jayden Ulrich* Louisville Throws
  Isabella Whittaker Arkansas Sprints
Men Mykolas Alekna California Discus
  James Corrigan BYU Mid-Distance/Steeple
  Nathaniel Ezekiel Baylor Sprints/Hurdles
  Ishmael Kipkurui* New Mexico Distance
  Liam Murphy* Villanova Mid-Distance/Distance
  Auhmad Robinson* Texas A&M Sprints
  Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan Ole Miss Throws
  Habtom Samuel New Mexico Distance
  Ethan Strand North Carolina Mid-Distance/Distance
  Ja’Kobe Tharp Auburn Hurdles

*Watch list career debut

The following athletes received votes:

  • Women
    • Şilan Ayyildiz, Oregon (Mid-Distance)
    • Lianna Davidson, Georgia (Javelin)
    • JaMeesia Ford, South Carolina (Sprints)
    • Hana Moll, Washington (Pole Vault)
    • Jadin O’Brien, Notre Dame (Combined Events)
  • Men
    • Jordan Anthony, Arkansas (Sprints)
    • Johnny Brackins, Jr., Southern California (Hurdles/Jumps)
    • Simen Guttormsen, Duke (Pole Vault)
    • Garrett Kaalund, Southern California (Sprints)
    • Trey Knight, CSUN (Throws)
    • Carli Makarawu, Kentucky (Sprints)
    • Gary Martin, Virginia (Mid-Distance/Distance)
    • Tinoda Matsatsa, Georgetown (Mid-Distance/Distance)
    • Chinecherem Nnamdi, Baylor (Javelin)
    • Daniel Reynolds, Wyoming (Throws)
    • Kendrick Smallwood, Texas (Sprints/Hurdles)
    • Keyshawn Strachan, Nebraska (Javelin)
    • Kostas Zaltos, Minnesota (Throws)

Watch list update No. 3

The third update to the Bowerman women’s watch list was announced on Wednesday, March 26, with the men’s watch list announced on Thursday, March 27.

The Bowerman watch list update No. 3 (March 26/27)
Gender Athlete School Events
Women Aaliyah Butler  Georgia Sprints
  Lianna Davidson* Georgia Javelin
  Rachel Glenn Arkansas Hurdles/Jumps
  Axelina Johansson Nebraska Throws
  Doris Lemngole Alabama Distance
  Indya Mayberry* TCU Sprints
  Amanda Moll Washington Pole Vault
  Hana Moll Washington Pole Vault
  Jadin O’Brien* Notre Dame Combined Events
  Isabella Whittaker* Arkansas Sprints
Men Mykolas Alekna California Discus
  James Corrigan* BYU Mid-Distance/Steeple
  Nathaniel Ezekiel Baylor Sprints/Hurdles
  Simen Guttormsen* Duke Pole Vault
  Carli Makarawu* Kentucky Sprints
  Gary Martin Virginia Mid-Distance/Distance
  Daniel Reynolds* Wyoming Throws
  Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan Ole Miss Throws
  Ethan Strand North Carolina Mid-Distance/Distance
  Ja’Kobe Tharp Auburn Hurdles

*Watch list career debut

The following athletes received votes:

  • Women
    • Şilan Ayyildiz, Oregon (Mid-Distance)
    • Alexis Brown, Baylor (Sprints/Jumps)
    • Dajaz Defrand, Southern California (Sprints)
    • JaMeesia Ford, South Carolina (Sprints)
    • Elena Kulichenko, Georgia (Jumps)
    • Wilma Nielsen, Oregon (Mid-Distance)
  • Men
    • Jordan Anthony, Arkansas (Sprints)
    • Favour Ashe, Oregon (Sprints)
    • Johnny Brackins, Jr., Southern California (Hurdles/Jumps)
    • Nathan Green, Washington (Mid-Distance)
    • Brian Musau, Oklahoma State (Distance)
    • Chinecherem Nnamdi, Baylor (Javelin)
    • Jonathan Seremes, Missouri (Jumps)
    • JC Stevenson, Southern California (Sprints/Jumps)

Watch list update No. 2

The second update to the Bowerman women’s watch list was announced on Wednesday, March 5, with the men’s watch list announced on Thursday, March 6.

The Bowerman watch list update No. 2 (March 5/6)
Gender Athlete School Events
Women Silan Ayyildiz* Oregon Mid-Distance
  Aaliyah Butler Georgia Sprints
  JaMeesia Ford South Carolina Sprints
  Rachel Glenn Arkansas Hurdles/Jumps
  Tacoria Humphrey* Illinois Jumps
  Axelina Johansson Nebraska Throws
  Doris Lemngole Alabama Distance
  Amanda Moll* Washington Pole Vault
  Hana Moll Washington Pole Vault
  Julitette Whittaker Stanford Mid-Distance
Men Mykolas Alekna California Discus
  Johnny Brackins Jr. Southern California Hurdles/Jumps
  Nathaniel Ezekiel* Baylor Sprints/Hurdles
  Gary Martin* Virginia Mid-Distance/Distance
  Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan Ole Miss Throws
  Habtom Samuel New Mexico Distance
  JC Stevenson* Southern California Sprints/Jumps
  Ethan Strand North Carolina Mid-Distance/Distance
  Ja’Kobe Tharp Auburn Hurdles
  Parker Wolfe North Carolina Distance

*Watch list career debut

The following athletes received votes:

  • Women
    • Anthaya Charlton, Florida (Jumps)
    • Mya Lesnar, Colorado State (Throws)
    • Indya Mayberry, TCU (Sprints)
    • Jadin O’Brien, Notre Dame (Combined Events)
    • Hilda Olemomoi, Florida (Distance)
    • Michaela Rose, LSU (Mid-Distance)
    • Isabella Whittaker, Arkansas (Sprints)
  • Men
    • Favour Ashe, Oregon (Sprints)
    • Makanakaishe Charamba, Auburn (Sprints)
    • Eli Kosiba, Grand Valley State (Jumps)
    • Tinoda Matsatsa, Georgetown (Mid-Distance/Distance)
    • Aidan McCarthy, Cal Poly (Mid-Distance)
    • Chinecherem Nnamdi, Baylor (Javelin)
    • Daniel Reynolds, Wyoming (Throws)
    • Jonathan Seremes, Missouri (Jumps)
    • Aleksandr Solovev, Texas A&M (Pole Vault)
    • Keyshawn Strachan, Nebraska (Javelin)
    • Sam Whitmarsh, Texas A&M (Mid-Distance)

Watch list update No. 1

The first update to the Bowerman women’s watch list was announced on Wednesday, Feb. 5, with the men’s watch list announced on Thursday, Feb. 6. 

The Bowerman watch list update No. 1 (Feb. 5/6)
Gender Athlete School Events
Women Aaliyah Butler* Georgia Sprints
  Anthaya Charlton* Florida Jumps
  JaMeesia Ford South Carolina Sprints
  Rachel Glenn Arkansas Hurdles/Jumps
  Doris Lemngole Alabama Distance
  Hilda Olemomoi Florida Distance
  Laura Pellicoro* Portland Mid-Distance
  Jaida Ross Oregon Throws
  Chloe Timberg Rutgers Pole Vault
  Julitette Whittaker Stanford Mid-Distance
Men Mykolas Alekna California Discus
  Johnny Brackins Jr. Southern California Hurdles/Jumps
  Trey Knight* CSUN Throws
  Wanya McCoy* Florida Sprints
  Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan Ole Miss Throws
  Habtom Samuel New Mexico Distance
  Ethan Strand North Carolina Mid-Distance/Distance
  Ja’Kobe Tharp Auburn Hurdles
  Sam Whitmarsh Texas A&M Mid-Distance
  Parker Wolfe North Carolina Distance

*Watch list career debut

The following athletes received votes:

  • Women
    • Axelina Johansson, Nebraska (Throws)
    • Pamela Kosgei, New Mexico (Distance)
    • Elena Kulichenko, Georgia (Jumps)
    • Mya Lesnar, Colorado State (Throws)
    • Indya Mayberry, TCU (Sprints)
    • Amanda Moll, Washington (Pole Vault)
    • Hana Moll, Washington (Pole Vault)
    • Wilma Nielsen, Oregon (Mid-Distance)
    • Jadin O’Brien, Notre Dame (Combined Events)
    • Michaela Rose, LSU (Mid-Distance)
    • Savannah Sutherland, Michigan (Sprints/Hurdles)
  • Men
    • Favour Ashe, Oregon (Sprints)
    • Graham Blanks, Harvard (Distance)
    • Nathaniel Ezekiel, Baylor (Sprints/Hurdles)
    • Eli Kosiba, Grand Valley State (Jumps)
    • Abdullahi Hassan, Mississippi State (Mid-Distance)
    • Chinecherem Nnamdi, Baylor (Javelin)
    • Samuel Ogazi, Alabama (Sprints)
    • Tarsis Orogot, Alabama (Sprints)
    • Jonathan Seremes, Missouri (Jumps)
    • Aleksandr Solovev, Texas A&M (Pole Vault)
    • JC Stevenson, Southern California (Sprints/Jumps)
    • Keyshawn Strachan, Nebraska (Javelin)

Preseason watch list

The women’s preseason watch list was announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8, with the men’s preseason watch list announced on Thursday, Jan. 9. 

The Bowerman preseason watch list (Jan. 8/9)
Gender Athlete School Events
Women Kaylyn Brown* Arkansas Sprints
  JaMeesia Ford South Carolina Sprints
  Rachel Glenn Arkansas Hurdles/Jumps
  Axelina Johansson Nebraska Throws
  Doris Lemngole*+ Alabama Distance
  Brianna Lyston LSU Sprints
  Hilda Olemomoi* Florida Distance
  Michaela Rose LSU Mid-Distance
  Jaida Ross# Oregon Throws
  Juliette Whittaker+ Stanford Mid-Distance
Men Mykolas Alekna California Discus
  Johnny Brackins Jr. Southern California Hurdles/Jumps
  Chinecherem Nnamdi* Baylor Javelin
  Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan*+ Ole Miss Throws
  Tarsis Orogot Alabama Sprints
  Habtom Samuel+ New Mexico Distance
  Ethan Strand* North Carolina Mid-Distance/Distance
  Ja’Kobe Tharp Auburn Hurdles
  Sam Whitmarsh Texas A&M Sprints/Mid-Distance
  Parker Wolfe+ North Carolina Distance

*Watch list career debut
#Returning finalist
+Returning semifinalist

The following athletes received votes:

  • Women | Aaliyah Butler, Georgia (Sprints)
    • Rosey Effiong, Arkansas (Sprints)
    • Brynn King, Roberts Wesleyan (Pole Vault)
    • Pamela Kosgei, New Mexico (Distance)
    • Elena Kulichenko, Georgia (Jumps)
    • Jadin O’Brien, Notre Dame (Combined Events)
    • Savannah Sutherland, Michigan (Sprints/Hurdles)
    • Chloe Timberg, Rutgers (Pole Vault)
  • Men
    • Nathan Green, Washington (Mid-Distance)
    • Kenneth Ikeji, Harvard (Throws)
    • Eli Kosiba, Grand Valley State (Jumps)
    • Rivaldo Marshall, Arkansas (Mid-Distance)
    • Tinoda Matsatsa, Georgetown (Mid-Distance/Distance)
    • Nathan Mountain, Virginia (Mid-Distance)
    • Samuel Ogazi, Alabama (Sprints)
    • Godson Oghenebrume, LSU (Sprints)
    • Colin Sahlman, Northern Arizona (Mid-Distance)



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