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Huntington Beach volleyball sweeps Redondo in Division 1 playoffs – Orange County Register

HUNTINGTON BEACH — The Huntington Beach boys volleyball team took care of business Tuesday night by sweeping Redondo, 25-23, 25-23, 25-19, to move one step closer to a CIF-SS finals appearance. The Oilers (33-3) are now 2-0 in Division 1 pool play and can advance to the championship game with a win Friday over Loyola […]

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HUNTINGTON BEACH — The Huntington Beach boys volleyball team took care of business Tuesday night by sweeping Redondo, 25-23, 25-23, 25-19, to move one step closer to a CIF-SS finals appearance.

The Oilers (33-3) are now 2-0 in Division 1 pool play and can advance to the championship game with a win Friday over Loyola or with a Newport Harbor victory over the Cubs on Wednesday.

Huntington Beach coach Craig Pazanti believed execution in the pivotal moments proved to be the difference, especially in the first two sets.

“We played them twice, so I don’t think there were any surprises for either team,” Pazanti said. “It was just a matter of execution, and you saw that in the first two sets, 25-23, 25-23.

“Both teams were playing at a pretty high level, I think our serve and pass game was just a little tighter and that’s kind of what got it (done). We just went on a couple runs late in both those sets.”

Pazanti added that the Oilers’ serving subs “did an amazing job tonight. Easton Ebmeyer and Nicky Brazao came in and really changed the tide from the service line, which is what we’ve been expecting from those guys all year. We don’t have a lot of jump servers, so those guys both jump serve and to have that happen is nice.”

Sophomore outside hitter Logan Hutnick led the Oilers attack with 15 kills while junior outside Colin Choi added 10 kills.

Pazanti was not surprised by Hutnick’s performance.

“You know, he doesn’t ever surprise me,” the coach said. “He’s just been steady for us. I mean in my eyes, I expect that out of him, you know.”

Pazanti called Choi “our unsung hero” and possibly the key to the team’s success in the postseason.

“He was amazing at the net tonight,” Pazanti said. “I always expect him to pass and play defense, but I don’t think they stopped him. … if he continues to play like that we’re going to be a tough out.”

Halfway through the opening set, Huntington Beach started to pull away on a kill from Hutnick and an ace from Ebmeyer.

The Sea Hawks (27-9) came right back to take a slim lead in the second set, 12-9, as they leaned on the play of Bobby Bennett and Cash Essert but the Oilers closed the gap before eventually taking control of the set and the match.

Pazanti stressed the importance of keeping their preparation the same despite what’s at stake.

“We play the game one way. It doesn’t matter what’s on the line,” he said. “I mean, our practices have been that way. We play the game one way, we play as hard as we can for as long as we can. That’s been our motto. So we’re gonna come out, we’re gonna prep tomorrow and Thursday and then we’ll come back out Friday night and we’ll go through the same routine we’ve been going through.”

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Three Vikings place top 10 at track and field national championships

Western Washington University recapped its historic track and field season by sending seven athletes to compete at the NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships in Pueblo, Colorado, May 22–24. Kevin McDermott completed his Western career with a 21st-place finish in the 5000-meter run, clocking in a time of 15:28.67. Earlier in the 1500-meter run, […]

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Western Washington University recapped its historic track and field season by sending seven athletes to compete at the NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships in Pueblo, Colorado, May 22–24.

Kevin McDermott completed his Western career with a 21st-place finish in the 5000-meter run, clocking in a time of 15:28.67. Earlier in the 1500-meter run, McDermott finished 18th in 3:57.09.

Bec Bennett competed in the first round of preliminaries of the 400-meter dash event on Thursday, May 22. Bennet finished 10th in 53.45 seconds, missing the cut of the top nine by 0.13 seconds.

Ila Davis claimed 10th place in the women’s 3000-meter steeplechase after finishing in 10:58.15. Davis snuck through the first round on Thursday after coming in 12th place in 10:58.79.

Maurice Woodring placed 10th in the country in the 400-meter hurdles in 51.63 seconds. Woodring qualified for the finals after coming in seventh during the prelims at 50.95 seconds.

Katie Potts finished 19th in the discus after throwing 45.21 meters on her third throw.

Jakob Braunstein also came in 19th in the javelin event after throwing 60.41 meters on his first attempt.

Jessica Polkinghorn placed 10th in the shot put after throwing 14.74 meters on her third attempt.

Nick Zeller-Singh is CDN’s sports reporter; reach him at nickzellersingh@cascadiadaily.com; 360-922-3090 ext. 104.

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USA Cadet Women To Play For Gold With A 29-8 Win Over Colombia

Story Links Medellin, Colombia – May 24 – The USA Women’s Cadet National Team will play for gold on Sunday in Colombia after recording a 29-8 win over the host nation. Campbell Pence scored six goals and Kiernan Hogan added five scores to pace the offense. Shelby Killingsworth and Gianna Adams […]

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Medellin, Colombia – May 24 – The USA Women’s Cadet National Team will play for gold on Sunday in Colombia after recording a 29-8 win over the host nation. Campbell Pence scored six goals and Kiernan Hogan added five scores to pace the offense. Shelby Killingsworth and Gianna Adams combined for 12 saves in cage in the win. Team USA will take on Canada for gold tomorrow at 2:30pm pt. Live streaming is available by visiting PanAmSportsChannel.org with live stats at 6-8Sports.com.

Teodora Diaconu scored first to give Team USA an early 1-0 lead. Colombia immediately tied the match at 1-1 but would get no closer than that. Team USA ran off six straight goals to close out the quarter with Diaconu scoring again and five other athletes getting in the mix on the offensive end. Gia Jacob and Pence opened the second quarter with goals, kicking off an offensive explosion that saw the United States pile up nine goals on the way to a 16-5 lead at halftime.

Pence kept it rolling to open the third with two straight goals for an 18-5 lead. Later in the period as Hogan scored back-to-back goals for a 22-6 advantage. Emilia Haast finished things off in the third with a score for a 24-7 lead going to the fourth. Team USA delivered five more goals in the fourth on the way to the 29-8 win.

Team USA went 5/6 on power plays and 5/7 on penalties with Colombia going 3/9 on power plays and 0/1 on penalties.

Scoring – Stats

USA 29 (7, 9, 8, 5) C. Pence 6, K. Hogan 5, E. Coughran 3, K. Fahey 2, A. Ting 2, M. Mack 2, G. Jacob 2, C. Daniel 2, T. Diaconu 2, J. Horton 1, P. Segesman 1, E. Haast 1

COL 8 (1, 4, 2, 1) S. Agudelo 2, S. Uribe 1, M. Bulla 1, S. Ortiz 1, S. Barrera 1, L. Vanegas 1, L. Atehortua 1

Saves – USA – G. Adams 7, S. Killingsworth 5 – COL – M. Herazo 6

6×5 – USA – 5/6 – COL – 3/9

Penalties – USA – 5/7 – COL – 0/1

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Mines Closes NCAAs With Two Podiums

By: Tim Flynn Story Links Final Results PUEBLO, Colo. – All-American runs by Tim Thompson and Jenna Ramsey-Rutledge closed out the 2025 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Saturday. Ramsey-Rutledge finished fifth in the women’s 5,000m, and Thompson was seventh in the men’s 800m. The Oredigger men closed […]

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By: Tim Flynn

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PUEBLO, Colo.

– All-American runs by Tim Thompson and Jenna Ramsey-Rutledge closed out the 2025 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Saturday.

Ramsey-Rutledge finished fifth in the women’s 5,000m, and Thompson was seventh in the men’s 800m. The Oredigger men closed the meet in 13th place with 19 points, while the women were 14th with 18 points. In all, the Orediggers earned eight podium spots at the meet including four medals.

In the 800m final, Thompson started in the outside lane and got caught up at the back of the pack, closing in 1:50.98. Thompson initially crossed the line in eighth, but bumped up a spot to seventh place on a disqualification ahead of him.

Ramsey-Rutledge stood on the podium for the second time in the meet, adding a fifth-place 5,000m showing to her 10K silver medal from Thursday night. Ramsey-Rutledge clocked 16:40.57 in a three-way sprint to the line for third.

In the men’s 5,000m, Loic Scomparin worked his way from 20th place at the halfway mark of the race up to 10th, running 14:52.04 after a tough 10K run on Thursday. That marks a second-team all-America finish in his final race as an Oredigger. Dawson Gunn ran 15:30.40 for 22nd in the race.

In the field, Dale Thompson cleared the opening bar of 3.77m before bowing out at 3.92m to place 18th in the pole vault. Kitt Rupar was 16th in the shot put with a 14.18m opening throw.

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Williams Finishes No. 13, First IUP Javelin All-American Since 2009

Story Links PUEBLO, Colo – IUP sophomore thrower, Kaylla Williams, was a competitor in the NCAA Track & Field Nationals, her second time competing in the event. Williams finished in the top 13 of the competition, with a throw of 44.78, qualifying her as a second-team All-American. Williams is a […]

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PUEBLO, Colo – IUP sophomore thrower, Kaylla Williams, was a competitor in the NCAA Track & Field Nationals, her second time competing in the event. Williams finished in the top 13 of the competition, with a throw of 44.78, qualifying her as a second-team All-American.

Williams is a first-time All-American and the first Crimson Hawk women’s outdoor track and field All-American since Lizzy Cunningham earned it in the 400 hurdles in 2017. Williams is IUP’s first All-American women’s thrower since Tiffany Corle in 2009.

Bloomsburg sophomore Kelly Leszcynski took home the National Title, Slippery Rock junior Isabella Bartoletti finished No. 11, and Shippensburg senior Abby Reasoner finished just behind Williams as No.14.

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Unveiling Ben Griffins PGA Tour Earnings

Golfer Ben Griffin’s PGA Tour Earnings Revealed: A Closer Look at His Impressive Career Wins Professional golfer Ben Griffin has been making waves in the PGA Tour, amassing a staggering total of $9,403,580 in career earnings. The American athlete is currently vying for a victory at the Charles Schwab Challenge, where he is neck and […]

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Unveiling Ben Griffins PGA Tour Earnings

Golfer Ben Griffin’s PGA Tour Earnings Revealed: A Closer Look at His Impressive Career Wins

Professional golfer Ben Griffin has been making waves in the PGA Tour, amassing a staggering total of $9,403,580 in career earnings. The American athlete is currently vying for a victory at the Charles Schwab Challenge, where he is neck and neck with competitor Matti Schmid for the lead position.

Griffin’s journey to success in the golfing world has been nothing short of remarkable. With earnings of $7,540 in the 2018-19 season and $357,700 in the following season, his most lucrative year was in 2024, raking in a hefty $3,459,847. These numbers paint a picture of determination and skill that have propelled Griffin to the upper echelons of the sport.

In the current season, Griffin has showcased his talent with a standout win at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans alongside Andrew Novak, pocketing a handsome $1,329,400 in prize money. His consistent performance throughout the season has solidified his reputation as a formidable contender on the PGA Tour.

As Griffin competes in the Charles Schwab Challenge, fans and analysts alike are eager to see if he can clinch the top spot and potentially earn a massive $1.71 million in prize money. The stakes are high, and the competition is fierce, making for an exhilarating showdown on the golf course.

With a string of impressive results in various tournaments, including top-10 finishes and a notable victory, Griffin’s career trajectory is on an upward trajectory. His dedication to the sport and unwavering focus on success have positioned him as a golfer to watch in the PGA Tour.

As the Charles Schwab Challenge unfolds, all eyes are on Ben Griffin as he strives to add another accolade to his already illustrious career. With his sights set on victory, Griffin is primed to make his mark on the golfing world and solidify his status as one of the sport’s rising stars.

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USA Cadet Men To Battle For Bronze In Colombia After 17-11 Loss To Canada

Story Links Medellin, Colombia – May 24 – The USA Men’s Cadet National Team suffered their first loss at the Pan Am Aquatics Championship with a 17-11 loss to Canada earlier today. Adin Shin scored four goals and Hunter Coleman added three in the loss. Ethan Wallace recorded 11 saves in […]

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Medellin, Colombia – May 24 – The USA Men’s Cadet National Team suffered their first loss at the Pan Am Aquatics Championship with a 17-11 loss to Canada earlier today. Adin Shin scored four goals and Hunter Coleman added three in the loss. Ethan Wallace recorded 11 saves in cage. Team USA will now meet Colombia for the bronze medal on Sunday at 1pm pacific time. Live streaming is available by visiting PanAmSportsChannel.org with live stats at 6-8Sports.com.

Canada built an early 2-0 lead in the first but Team USA battled back with two straight, the second from Coleman, to tie the game with 2:25 left in the period. Canada closed the period strong with two straight to go in front 4-2 after the first. Canada kept it rolling in the second, building a 6-2 lead with 2:47 to play. Andrew Schneider and Adin Shin scored two of the next three goals to trail 7-4 at intermission.

Shin scored to start off the third quarter, cutting the deficit to two at 7-5. That was the theme for the quarter as the United States would continually get within two goals only to see Canada go back ahead by three. That was the margin after three as Canada led 11-8 going to the fourth. Canada wouldn’t let things get any closer in the fourth, outscoring Team USA 6-3 to keep control of the match on the way to a 17-11 win.

Team USA went 2/8 on power plays with no penalties attempted while Canada went 2/8 on power plays and 1/1 on penalties.

Scoring – Stats

USA 11 (2, 2, 4, 3) A. Shin 4, H. Coleman 3, J. Davis 1, R. Keane 1, F. Pintaric 1, A. Schneider 1

CAN 17 (4, 3, 4, 6) I. Khramstsov 6, R. Salem 3, A. Rashed 2, D. Wang 2, J. Coxford 1, E. Griffioen 1, N. Porter 1, N. Loo 1

Saves – USA – E. Wallace 11 – CAN – E. King 11

6×5 – USA – 2/8 – CAN – 2/8

Penalties – USA – 0/0 – CAN – 1/1

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