FRISCO, Texas—McNeese sophomore Rylee Lansing has been named to the Southland Conference Beach Volleyball All-Academic Team, the league announced Tuesday afternoon.
 
The sophomore from Friendswood, Texas is the first Cowgirl to be named to the all-academic team in the programs two-year existence.
 
Lansing, a Political Science major produced a perfect 4.0 GPA and was part of the Cowgirls No. 2 pair that tied for the second most wins on the team this season with 17. 
 
During the season, she was part of a pair that put together a seven-match winning streak.
 
 
2025 Southland Beach Volleyball All-Academic Team
Student-Athlete of the Year – Allyson Alden, Boise State
Allyson Alden, Boise State*
Avery Allen, Boise State*
Emilia Guerra-Acuña, Boise State*
Sharli O’Neil, Boise State*
Abbie Wolf, Boise State*
Elli Wolthius, Boise State*
Kristin Gilmour, HCU
Rachel Heilbrun, HCU
Rylee Lansing, McNeese
Katie Hansen, SFA

Madison Morrow, A&M-Corpus Christi*

Bryce Ranney, A&M-Corpus Christi*
 
*Automatic selections from first-team all-conference
 

EUGENE, ORE. – 11 members of the Kansas Track & Field team will compete at the NCAA Outdoor Track National Championships at Haywood Field in Eugene, Ore., from June 11th- 14th, 2025. 

The event will get underway on Wednesday at 2:00 PM CT, with coverage beginning at 6:00 PM CT on ESPN. 

Kansas has two decathletes competing this week in Alex Jung and Tayton Klein, who both qualified for NCAA Nationals the past two seasons. Jung has qualified for Nationals all four years as a Jayhawk. Jung is the school record holder with 7,738 points scored, which he accomplished this season at the Jim Click Shootout. Klein finished in sixth place at the Big 12 Championships to punch his ticket to Eugene. The decathletes will embark on a two-day, ten-event competition that starts on Wednesday with the 100m starting at 2:00 PM CT.

Kansas, for the eighth straight NCAA Nationals, has a pole vaulter in the competition. This year’s competition will feature two Jayhawks in the Men’s event, and one in the Women’s competition. Ashton & Bryce Barkdull have both qualified for Nationals, getting over the 5.42-meter bar last week at the NCAA West Prelims in College Station, Texas. Erica Ellis made it to Eugene, clearing 4.42 meters at the NCAA West Prelims. Men’s Pole Vault will begin on Wednesday, starting at 6:35 PM CT, with the women competing on Thursday at 6:35 PM CT.

For the third year in a row, Dimitrios Pavlidis has qualified for NCAA Nationals in the Men’s Discus. Last season, Pavlidis placed 3rd at the National meet. In the Women’s discus event, Junior Sonya Sluchaninova qualified for Eugene on her third & final throw at the NCAA West Prelims with a mark of 58.22m. Sluchaninova threw a personal record of 60.21 meters this season at the Rock Chalk Classic. 

Kansas is sending two more throwers to the National meet in the Men’s Shot Put event. Jacob Cookinham and Bryce Foster have qualified in the Men’s Shot Put, as Bryce Foster threw a personal record in College Station at the NCAA West Prelims with a throw of 19.20 meters. Cookinham threw a distance of 18.93 meters to punch his ticket to the National Meet. 

In the running events, Ebba Cronholm is set to compete in the Women’s 3000-meter steeplechase, after running a time of 10:01.90 to qualify for the national meet. Aaliyah Moore qualified for Eugene by running a time of 2:02.87 in the Women’s 800-meter event. 

HOW TO FOLLOW:

Updates throughout the meet will be available on the Kansas Track and Field Instagram and X accounts. Fans who wish to watch the event will be able to stream the broadcast on ESPN.

 

COMMERCE – The East Texas A&M University volleyball program has announced three additions to the 2025 roster on Tuesday.
 
Third year coach Joe Morales has added two transfers and an incoming freshman to the squad in 2025. The transfers are Courtney Green from Oregon Tech and Zoe Ruskofsky from Coalinga College. Katelyn Pritchard joins the Lions as a freshman from McAllen.
 
“I am excited about these three players to come in and contribute right away on the court and with our culture. The addition of them gets us closer to winning,” said Morales.
 
More information on the Lion newcomers can be found below.
 
COURTNEY GREEN
OH/RS • 6-0
West Jordan, Utah • Copper Hills High School • Oregon Tech
Joins the Lion Volleyball program with one year of eligibility remaining … Appeared in 18 matches and 46 sets for Oregon Tech in 2024 … Totaled 88 kills, 26 blocks, and 20 digs … Named to the President’s List … Letter winner at Copper Hills High School … Named to Academic All-State team … Three-time runner up in the 6A State Championships … Played for Club V volleyball club … Also played at Central Wyoming Community College for two years
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Daughter of Bret and Jessica Green … Majoring in marketing
 
WHY EAST TEXAS A&M? “I chose East Texas A&M because of my interactions with the coaching staff, and I loved the environment of the campus during my visit.”
 
COACH MORALES’ THOUGHTS: “We are really excited about adding Courtney. She brings a mature level of experience, being able to play both right-side and outside as well as being able to be a six-rotation player. Her length and arm will give us opportunities to score. She will fit right in our program with some leadership.”

KATELYN PRITCHARD

S • 5-10

McAllen, Texas • McAllen High School

Two-year letter winner at McAllen High School … Named to second team all-district and earned Tournament MVP honors as well … Played for the Texas Fierce Elite volleyball club for nine years

 

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Daughter of Brenda and Casey Pritchard … Majoring in kinesiology

 

WHY EAST TEXAS A&M? “Out of all the other campuses I have visited, East Texas A&M really felt like home. Everyone welcomed me in with open arms and was very supportive including the athletic department, science department, and the school president.”

 

COACH MORALES’ THOUGHTS: “KK as she is known by, is a setter that plays at a high level and has a high IQ level. Her ability to move the ball and be offensive is something we will use to our advantage. KK is a setter that can run a 5-1 and be very effective with her fast hands. She is a player that can make plays. She will grow and excel at a fast rate during her career here at East Texas A&M.”

 

ZOE RUSKOFSKY

OH• 5-10

Clovis, California • Clovis High School • Coalinga College

Joins the Lion Volleyball program with two years of eligibility remaining … Two-time first team all-Central Valley Conference at Coalinga College … Advanced to the second round of the C32A State Playoffs twice … Holds program records for most career kills (786) and most total points (793) … Four-time Student-Athlete of the Week … Three-year letter winner at Clovis High School … Finished second in Northern California in DII playoffs during senior season … Played club volleyball for Valley Volleyball Academy, NW Power Volleyball Club, Central Cal Volleyball Club, Tsunami Volleyball Club, and Triumph Volleyball Club

 

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Daughter of Debi and Kyle Ruskofsky • Majoring in psychology

 

WHY EAST TEXAS A&M? “I chose East Texas A&M, because from the very beginning of my recruitment process, I felt genuinely supported and welcomed. The coaching staff has been incredible, they make me feel like more than just an athlete, and I could tell they truly care. I connected with the team, and I wanted to be part of that kind of family. The campus is beautiful, and the atmosphere just feels positive, energetic, and like a place I can grow both on and off the court. Everything about East Texas A&M feels like home.”

 

COACH MORALES THOUGHTS: “We couldn’t be happier with the addition of Zoe. She is a fiery explosive outside that has a very fast arm. Her ability to play six-rotations will give us depth in defense to offense. Can’t wait to get her on the court.”

 

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Courtesy: USA Water Polo

Walnut, CA – June 8 – The USA Men’s National Team beat Australia 13-12 today at Mt. San Antonio College. Ryder Dodd led the charge for Team USA with five goals, including the game-winner, while Bernardo Herzer went the distance in net to record 12 saves. Team USA will play against Australia again on Wednesday night at JSerra Catholic High School at 10:00pm et/7:00pm pt. Tickets to the match are available here. The match will stream LIVE on Overnght with stats from 6-8 Sports.

Australia jumped out to an early lead in this game as the visitors scored four in the first quarter behind Nathan Power (2), Jacob Mercep, and Matthew Byrnes. Team USA managed just one goal from Chase Dodd who converted a power play opportunity with a nice skip shot and the Aussies led 4-1 after one. In the second period, the Americans began to fight back. Ryder Dodd and Nicolas Saveljic scored early before Jett Taylor recorded his first career goal with the Senior National Team. Ryder Dodd converted on a five meter attempt late in the period for the final goal. The visitors scored thrice in the period from Mercep, Marcus Berehulak, and Angus Lambie to hold a 7-5 lead at halftime.

Team USA flipped the game on its head in the third quarter. Dominic Brown, Jake Ehrhardt, Hannes Daube, Dylan Woodhead, and Ryder Dodd all found the back of the net offensively while the team defense held strong to allow zero goals from Australia, leaving the United States ahead 10-7 after three. In the final frame, Tristan Glanznig put one home for the Aussies early but Ryder Dodd answered shortly after. From there, Luka Krstic and Lambie cut into the deficit before Chase Dodd fired a rocket cross cage for a goal to push the Americans back up by two. Mercep and Krstic each scored natural goals to level the score with 0:19 remaining. The United States called for a timeout and then put the ball in Ryder Dodd’s hands on its final possession and he did the rest. After a series of fakes to either side, Ryder Dodd unloaded a rocket into the upper right corner for a game-winning goal with less than one second left. Australia would have one final heave from half tank but Ryder Dodd was there again with a field block to secure the 13-12 victory.

Team USA went 4/8 on power plays and 3/5 on penalties while Australia went 0/6 on power plays and 1/2 on penalties.

Scoring – Stats
USA 13 (1, 4, 5, 3) R. Dodd 5, C. Dodd 2, H. Daube 1, D. Woodhead 1, N. Saveljic 1, J. Ehrhardt 1, D. Brown 1, J. Taylor 1
AUS 12 (4, 3, 0, 5) J. Mercep 3, N. Power 2, A. Lambie 2, L. Krstic 2, M. Byrnes 1, M. Berehulak 1, T. Glanznig 1
Saves – USA – B. Herzer 12 – AUS – L. Baker 10, N. Porter 8
6×5 – USA  – 4/8 – AUS – 0/6
Penalties – USA – 3/5 – AUS – 1/2

Major League Baseball is all-in on growing the game, and just as importantly, meeting fans where they actually are.

That’s why MLB is teaming up with Jomboy Media.

On Tuesday, it was announced that MLB has purchased an undisclosed stake in Jomboy Media through a strategic partnership that will weave Jomboy’s content throughout the league’s digital platforms. This collaboration means you’ll see Jomboy’s presence front and center at MLB’s marquee events, like the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby.

MLB and Jomboy will also collaborate on “Warehouse Games,” Jomboy’s backyard-style hybrid series that’s been gaining steam and has nearly 400 million views total and a 63% jump in the first quarter of 2025 alone, per Deadline.

Before this MLB deal, Jomboy had already secured a deal to air Warehouse Games on Bally Sports (now FanDuel Sports Network) and its app, starting in June 2024. That includes matchups with Jomboy personalities, guest stars, and interviews with MLB players and managers from their other content.

Jomboy is also gaining access to MLB’s intellectual property, including team logos, branding, and other assets, which it will utilize for new apparel, home goods, and merchandise sold directly on their site and other outlets.

Why is MLB so eager to partner with Jomboy?

Well, it’s one of the great success stories of the modern digital media age. What started as Jimmy “Jomboy” O’Brien detailing the Houston Astros’ 2017 cheating scandal has now grown into a full-fledged outlet that spans social media, podcasts, and video.

And a lot of it has to do with O’Brien himself, who has built a massive following.

He’s become known for his viral play breakdowns and distinctive voiceovers. In 2024 alone, Jomboy Media tallied 93 million social media interactions and boasts over 2.1 million YouTube subscribers. Their podcasts, like Talkin’ Baseball and Talkin’ Yanks, regularly dominate the baseball podcast charts. They also have two podcasts that joined The Dan Patrick Podcast Network.

“I continue to be amazed by what our community enables us to do through their endless support,” O’Brien said in a statement via Deadline. “When we started talking about baseball on the internet, it was just a fun hobby. Our community is the reason we’ve been able to turn this from ‘just a hobby’ into something bigger than we ever could’ve imagined.”

“We have long admired the passionate fandom of Jimmy O’Brien and his unique ability to connect with baseball fans,” said Noah Garden, MLB Deputy Commissioner, Business and Media. “This partnership will ensure that Jomboy Media will have the resources and access to MLB intellectual property necessary to help it continue to grow. We are looking forward to bringing baseball fans more entertaining content to help further expand baseball’s online presence and deepen the connection between our sport and its fans.”

Financial details were not made readily available at the time of the announcement.

CHENEY, Wash. — With eyes already on the future, Eastern Washington University’s track and field and cross country programs have announced a major boost to their rosters. EWU Director of Track and Field, Erin Tucker, officially unveiled the signing of 31 student-athletes set to join the Eagles for the 2025–26 season.

“This is our third recruiting class, and we believe each class has been stronger than the last,” said Tucker. “When you consistently bring in athletes who elevate your team, you put yourself in a great position to improve within the conference. I’m excited about this new group—they’ll grow alongside the athletes we signed in years one and two. We’re coming!”

The incoming athletes will compete for the cross country team starting this fall, with the track and field season kicking off in the winter.

Women

Josie Alselmo

Shadle Park High School / Spokane, Washington

Pole Vault

 

From Coach Clark: Josie has some raw talent; within the next few years I anticipate her making quite the name for herself. I’m excited to see what the future holds for her. 

 

Kirsten Anderson

Walla Walla High School / Walla Walla, Washington

Pole Vault 

 

From Coach Clark: Kirsten was the last one to commit but I’m super happy she did. There is so much potential in her and she is going to be such a fun and bubbly vibe to join the vault squad.

 

Madison Bond

Moses Lake High School / Moses Lake, Washington

Long Jump and Triple Jump

 

From Coach Jo: Super excited for Madi to Join Flight Crew, she has a lot of talent and room to grow. I see her contributing Big Points in the Jumps, and getting into the EWU Top 10. Stay Tune for her progression!

 

Samarra Davis

Auburn Mountainview High School / Auburn, Washington

Long Jump 

 

From Coach Jo: Excited to work with Samarra and see where her speed takes her on the runway!  Flight Crew is excited to have her and see her progressions.

 

Jenae Francis 

West Humber Collegiate Institute / Etobicoke, Ontario 

Hammer Throw and Shot Put

 

From Coach Maj: Talent is an understatement of what Jenae Francis has. Theres an X factor in this young lady that you just have to see for yourself!  She will do great things for Eagle nation… Its inevitable!

 

Ashley Fuller

Colonial Forge High School / Stafford, Virginia

Discus and Hammer Throw

 

From Coach Maj: Ashley is a fierce competitor and a consistent hard worker. She’s amazing to watch in action and I cannot wait to put her in an Eagles uniform!  I feel blessed to have my name connected with hers in her journey to NCAA greatness.

 

Shai Gray

Sumner High School. / Summer, Washington

Long Jump and Triple Jump

 

From Coach Jo: Shai has raw talent and power, having Women Wrestling in her back pocket, adapting and learning technique will come quick and we should see her on the Big Sky Podium soon.

 

Brooke Henkin

Arlington High School / Everett, Washington

Events: 1600m, 3200m, and Cross Country

 

From Coach Sam: I think Brooke is going to take off once she gets with our group of women who are going to consistently be pushing her to another level. Her ceiling is so high and she has the mentality to go with it.

 

Alivia Hernandez

Sehome High School / Bellingham, Washington

1600m and Cross Country

 

From Coach Sam: I’m expecting her to bring some fire and have a breakout year for us. Liv understands what being part of this team means, and I can’t wait to add her. I’m expecting her to bring some fire and have a breakout year for us.

 

Judith Koumedzina

Iowa Western Community College / Lome, Togo

60m, 100m, 200m

 

From Coach Tuck: Judith is going to be a force in the Big Sky. She has competed at multiple National Championship meets at the Jr College level, that valuable experience and talent will be welcomed in the Women’s Sprint Corp. We are targeting records immediately.

 

Abigal “Abby” MacDonald

Great Falls High School / Great Falls, Montana

200m and 400m

 

From Coach Tuck: Abby is a great pick-up for us. She huge potential and has only scratched the surface, I look forward to her growing and become who she is supposed to be become.

 

Lenah Martin

Richland High School / Richland, Washington

Long Jump, Triple Jump, and High Jump

 

From Coach Jo: Lenah brings versatility to Flight Crew; Her determination and can-do attitude was one thing that stood out in her recruiting process. Super excited to see where we land and excel.

 

Ifechi Okoye

Puyallup High School / Puyallup, Washington

800m, 1600m, and Cross Country

 

From Coach Sam: Ifechi adds another weapon to our Mid-D crew for next year. While she’s especially strong in middle-distances, the range she has to move up and down in distances might be even more impressive.

 

Hannah Petrillo

Sandy High School / Sandy, Oregon

Hammer Throw and Discus

 

From Coach Maj: Hannah will be a great addition to the Eagle family and a hammer thrower to watch in the Big Sky. The potential for greatness is unlimited as this young woman seems to already be someone who accomplishes what she sets her mind too!

 

 

Men

 

Hunter Allen 

Hermiston High School / Hermiston, Oregon

Hammer Throw and Weight Throw

 

From Coach Maj: Hunter is a talented hammer thrower who we are excited to bring to the eagle nation! His dedication and drive to be great are sure to put him amongst the best eagles to compete at EWU.   We haven’t started yet, but I’m already excited to be part of his legacy.

 

Alex Blecha 

Pinnacle High School / Phoenix, Arizona

Pole Vault 

 

From Coach Clark: Coming from AZ with having already jumped 16’6″, Alex is a very knowledgeable and skilled vaulter. He will definitely be someone who will make a name for himself here at EWU. 

 

Tristan Breier

Chiawana High School / Pasco, Washington

200m and 400m

 

From Coach Tuck: Tristan is going to fill a few holes for us in the men’s sprints. I can see him fighting to get on both relays, scoring in the 60m all the way up to the 400m. Pay attention to this young man, the sky is the limit.

 

Bryson Chase

Eisenhower High School / Moxee, Washington

Shot put, Discus, and Hammer Throw

 

From Coach Maj: Bryson is a very talented, multifaceted thrower who is soon to be a great contributor to the ever-growing success here at Eastern. I am excited to work with this exceptional young thrower!

 

Mason Davis

Monroe High School / Snohomish, Washington

60m, 100m, and 200m

 

From Coach Tuck: Mason is a wired for sound and he will be great fit for our men’s short sprint group. He will have one year to learn from KP and Enoch and then they hand the reigns to him and AJ. I cannot wait to get him in the blocks. Beware Big Sky, he is coming.

 

Grady Fournier

Arlington High School / Arlington, Washington 

800m, 1600m, 3200m, and Cross Country

 

From Coach Sam: Grady has been on a tear to prove that he is one of the best runners in the state running big PRs in the 800 up to the 3200. Grady has been on a tear to prove that he is one of the best runners in the state running big PRs in the 800 up to the 3200. He has the ability to raise the ceiling of our program! 

 

Andrew Garcia

Sunnyside High School / Sunnyside, Washington

1600m, 3200m, and Cross Country

 

From Coach Sam: I’m certain that no challenge will be too big, hard, or fast for Andrew to want to take head on. He will be someone we can slot right into our team without skipping a beat.

 

Toren Garcia

Issaquah High School / Issaquah, Washington

60HH, 110HH, 400m, and 400IH

 

From Coach Tuck: Toren is going to assault our 400IH records books. He will be a factor in the Big Sky 400IH right away and I am excited to finally have my male 400IH guy. He will run some High Hurdles races as well and I see some easy points for him there. We are going to do some big things!

 

Ian Lash

Walla Walla High School / Walla Walla, Washington

3200m and Cross Country

 

From Coach Sam: Ian was our first distance guy to commit. He saw the vision right away and got the ball rolling on what is a great incoming freshman class. He has the potential to be a leader on and off the track.

 

Santana Luna

Royal Knights High School / Royal City, Washington

Long Jump and Triple Jump

 

From Coach Jo:  Santana has so much potential in Jumps, being a multi-sport athlete, the phases of triple Jump will grow, and he will definitely contribute points to the Men side.

 

Pry’nce Millman

Higley High School / Gilbert, Arizona

Decathlon

 

From Coach Jo: having Multiple years of experience in the Decathlon, I see Pry’nce on the podium year 1 and doubling back in a few events. His attitude it contagious and will impact Flight Crew in a strong way. This young man has a bright future!

 

Litani MoiMoi

Foster Senior High School / Federal Way, Washington

Discus and Hammer Throw

 

From Coach Maj: Litani is a fast-improving discus thrower who has potential to build and leave a legacy here at Eastern that will not soon be forgotten. I look forward to having this determined young man as he continues his throwing career!

 

Henry Nelson

Aberdeen High School / Aberdeen, Washington

800m and Cross Country

 

From Coach Sam: Henry is an 800 metronome. He has the consistency of a veteran runner and that will translate right away to the next level. I’m very excited to get him rolling with our Mid-D crew.

 

Erick Simpson

Reno High School / Reno, Nevada

200m and 400m

 

From Coach Tuck: Reno High is taking over, Erick is our 2^nd Reno sprinter in the last two years, and we love it. Erick has amazing range and will be fighting to get on both relays and should be an immediate point scorer in the Big Sky. His training group just got better.

 

Lucas Spurling

Arlington High School / Arlington, Washington 

1600m and Cross Country

 

From Coach Sam: I predict Lucas to be the runner that when we need a piece to step up and fill a role, big or small, he is someone that we will be able to count on. So excited to have him joining the squad.

 

Andrew Strawn

Cheney High School / Spokane Valley, Washington

Pole Vault

 

From Coach Clark: One of the most eager and determined to improve, Andrew is a young and up in coming vaulter who you will want to keep an eye out for. 

 

Trajn Swalstad

Worland High School / Worland, Wyoming

1600m, 3200m, and Cross Country

 

From Coach Sam: 5-time Wyoming State champ, Trajn is an aerobic machine. Most freshmen struggle making the jump up in distance to the 8k for XC; I think it will play right to Trajn strengths. I can see him being a key runner for us right away

 

 

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