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King’s Academy wins first boys volleyball title

The King’s Academy boys volleyball team captured its first state championship in school history with a 25-14, 25-14, 27-25 victory against SLAM (Tampa) in the Class 1A state championship at Polk State College in Winter Haven on Saturday afternoon. King’s Academy (22-5) had a dominant performance in the first set. It jumped out to a […]

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The King’s Academy boys volleyball team captured its first state championship in school history with a 25-14, 25-14, 27-25 victory against SLAM (Tampa) in the Class 1A state championship at Polk State College in Winter Haven on Saturday afternoon.

King’s Academy (22-5) had a dominant performance in the first set. It jumped out to a 7-1 advantage, extended the lead to 19-9 and won by 11. The Lions had a 15-12 advantage in the second set and finished strong with a 10-2 run. King’s Academy trailed 25-24 in the third set before rallying for the final three points to earn the victory.

Junior middle blocker Isaiah McCoy had 10 kills and four digs and senior outside hitter Ryan Huff recorded 10 kills, 12 digs and three aces. Huff recorded the game-winning kill on an assist from McCoy.

“I think we played amazing in the last two matches at states,” Isaiah McCoy said. “We played with a lot of fire. We worked really hard. It was definitely an amazing experience.”

Senior opposite Graysen Amestoy added 10 kills and nine digs and senior outside hitter John Casey registered nine kills and 10 digs. Senior setter Jake Manning finished among the team leaders in assists.

King’s Academy defeated J.C. Bermudez 25-16, 25-10, 25-21 in the Class 1A state semifinal. They previously defeated Calvary Christian Academy in three sets in the regional quarterfinal, swept Lake Highland Prep in the regional semifinal and edged Cardinal Gibbons in five sets in the regional final.

The King’s Academy boys volleyball program first started at the school in 2021. The Lions, which have won three consecutive district championships, had previously reached the state semifinal in 2023. They were determined after falling in the regional final last year.

“We suffered a pretty tough loss last season and we were motivated to not let it happen again,” King’s Academy coach Danielle McCoy said. “We knew the regional championship was going to be one of the toughest games of the year. We were able to overcome and push through. We had a lot to prove at states and played well. It’s a great feeling. We were a lot older and stronger this year. We had some newcomers who made an impact. We had amazing team chemistry.”

Seminole Ridge falls in Class 3A state semifinal

The Seminole Ridge playoff run fell short in a five-set loss (16-25, 16-25, 25-22, 25-16, 10-15) against Southwest Miami in a Class 3A state semifinal.

Stephen Barnes had a team-high 15 kills in the loss. Senior Addison Corey added 12 kills and senior Carson Kramer recorded 11 kills.

“The boys fought as hard as possible, but we just came up a little short,” Seminole Ridge coach Scott Barnwell said. “There is no quit in these guys. Southwest is the No.3 team in the nation and we showed that we are also one of the top programs. We will be back again next year. We have nine returners coming back. The future is bright.”

Barnes led the team in kills and aces during the season while Kramer finished first on the squad in total blocks. Freshman Evan Holowecky led the Hawks in assists and sophomore Pierce Giebenrath led the group in digs.

Seminole Ridge won in three sets against Jupiter in the regional quarterfinal and in three sets against Palm Beach Central in the regional semifinal. They advanced to the state final four with a victory in four sets against Boca Raton.

Suncoast eliminated in Class 2A state final four

The Suncoast boys volleyball team’s impressive season came to an end as they fell in three sets (17-25, 15-25, 23-25) against Lake Howell in a Class 2A state semifinal.

Suncoast (23-2) finished unbeaten against opponents from Palm Beach and Broward. They also had victories in three sets against Coral Springs, Archbishop McCarthy and St. Thomas Aquinas prior to the state final four.

“We didn’t have the most talented team in the state, but this group had a composure, work ethic and competitiveness that special teams have,” Suncoast coach Christian Spence said. “They had a strong will to win and worked hard for it every practice, every match, and every point this season.”

Suncoast senior Kyle Ross led the team in kills and aces while junior Thomas Supran led the group in total blocks. Senior Nicholas Watson led the Chargers in digs and senior Dylan Smith led the squad in assists.

 



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UConn Commit Marshall Potter Named Connecticut Outdoor Track and Field Player of the Year

STORRS, Conn.- Incoming freshman Marshall Potter (Simsbury, Conn.) has been named Gatorade’s Connecticut Outdoor Boys Track and Field Player of the Year, announced in a release on Wednesday. At the New Balance Nationals in Philadelphia, Potter finished third in both the discus (194 feet, 4 inches) and hammer throw (227-9). Earlier in June, Potter won […]

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STORRS, Conn.- Incoming freshman Marshall Potter (Simsbury, Conn.) has been named Gatorade’s Connecticut Outdoor Boys Track and Field Player of the Year, announced in a release on Wednesday.

At the New Balance Nationals in Philadelphia, Potter finished third in both the discus (194 feet, 4 inches) and hammer throw (227-9). Earlier in June, Potter won the Connecticut State Open champion in the discus with a throw of 181-06 and finished second in the shot put with a throw of 58-08.25.

The future Husky broke the shot put record at the Class L meet with a throw of 61-05.75 and took home the discus crown with a throw of 175-06.

Potter was named to the Gametime CT All-State First Team for boys outdoor track and field.



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NVL newcomers part three – Telford

In the third of a summer series of articles on the new teams who will join the NVL for the 2025-26 season, Volleyball England runs the rule over Telford men, who will take a place in Division 3 Central.    Year formed: 1973.  NVL Coach: Patrick Samsom.  Social media handles: Telford Volleyball Club (Facebook), @telfordvolleyballclub […]

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In the third of a summer series of articles on the new teams who will join the NVL for the 2025-26 season, Volleyball England runs the rule over Telford men, who will take a place in Division 3 Central.   


Year formed: 1973. 

NVL Coach: Patrick Samsom. 

Social media handles: Telford Volleyball Club (Facebook), @telfordvolleyballclub (Instagram), @telfordvolleyballclub (TikTok)  


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Telford gave notice of their ability to compete at national level last season when they enjoyed a successful campaign in the National Shield. 

In September, they claimed an impressive 3-0 success (25-15, 25-20, 25-22) over fellow West Midlanders Tamworth Spartans 2 at the Last 64 stage. 

Next, in November, they continued their run against another NVL Division 3 Central side in the shape of Darkstar Derbyshire 2, this time coming through in four sets in the Last 32 clash (25-22, 25-23, 23-25, 25-19).   

That took their campaign into the New Year where they next faced Nottingham Rockets at the David Ross Sports Centre in January, bidding for a hat-trick of victories against teams from the same league. 

Things started well as the visitors took the first set, but the Rockets came back strongly to take the next three (13-25, 25-15, 25-16, 25-11). It soon became clear that there was no disgrace in that Last 16 exit as their opponents went on to win the league title without losing a game. 

Those performances will certainly have given Telford confidence they can hold their own when they begin their 2025-26 season in the NVL – and the club has already made preparations ready for it when playing their 2024-25 campaign in the West Midlands Volleyball League. 

“We had a good, strong start to the season in WMVL Division 1 and, with a secure place in the table, we took the the decision was made to transition and give more court time to the juniors in preparation for their transition into the NVL squad,” said Anna Mottershaw, the club’s Fixtures and Training Rota Secretary and Junior Development Officer. 

“That obviously impacted the teams predicted overall position in the league, but proved very useful for both the young players and the coach to plan their progression. 

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“We are particular looking forward to returning to the NVL after a previous spell in it as it will enable us to compete consistently at a higher level. 

“For this first season back, competing at this level whilst putting some wins under our belts will be the aim. 

“Alongside that, we want to give our club members the opportunity to play at a higher level – as well as give players from across the club a goal for their own personal volleyball journey.” 

Telford last played in the national set-up in the 2019-20 season, while their men last took part in the 2002-03 campaign, winning Division 3. 

However, player retirement, a drop in numbers and a lack of a junior club eventually led to the withdrawal of both teams, not helped in the case of the women’s side by the onset of Covid-19. 

But now Telford have worked hard to make their player pool wider by focusing in on their junior system and ensuring there is a strong conveyor belt of talent coming through. 

They have recognised that developing their own is likely to be key to success, with Anna (née Perkins), along with husband and Club Chair Kevin, leading the way. 

They were both pupils at Phoenix Secondary School in Telford where the club was founded by teachers Trevor Knowles and William (Bill) and have remained active members of the club since first getting involved. 

Anna said: “To progress our club, we want to be able to offer a wide range of volleyball from juniors upwards, as well as having a fully homegrown NVL team in the future. 

“As with all clubs post-Covid 19, we saw an influx of players with the introduction of the cartoon series Haikyu… with it our junior section grew and grew. 

“In 2015, our junior club consisted of four people and now we regularly have 35. With the increase in numbers also comes more teams, coaches, sports hall availability and equipment. 

“But all of these have enabled us to offer a full range of volleyball, re-enter the NVL and make sure that our teams are made up of homegrown talent. 

“With a thriving junior section, we are now able to have two ladies teams and currently three men’s teams, all of which represent the club in the same league but in different divisions.” 

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Another challenge in the not-too-distant past saw the club forced to move from its roots in 2013 when the old school closed. 

It was then that the club changed its name to Telford Volleyball Club, planting its roots at Telford College of Arts and Technology (TCAT). 

The move has proven successful, with coaches giving their time to coach the college team whilst at the same time recruiting new players, ensuring a strong club – college partnership. 

For the 2025-26 NVL season, Coach Patrick Samsom will be looking to two key players to lead from the front. 

Telford will go up against the likes of Coventry and Warwick Riga 2, Black Country 2, Sheffield 2, Wombourne, Nuneaton Inferno, the two sides they defeated last season – Darkstar Derbyshire 2 and Tamworth Spartans 2 – and fellow newcomers Birmingham City. 

“Based on last year’s performances Daniel Searle and Patryk Piecuch are going to be important for us as we settle in,” he said. 

“They out together so many beautiful combinations and I could see straight away when one wasn’t there. 

“Patryk is probably the best Libero in the West Midlands competition so it’s great to have him in our team. 

“The combinations Daniel lets the attackers run is amazing and he reads the game quite well too.”


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Three Jackets Compete in Friday’s Action at NCAA East Prelims – Men’s Track & Field — Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

THE FLATS – Eight members of the Georgia Tech track and field teams have been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Teams, the organization announced on Tuesday afternoon. Nominated student-athletes must have at least a 3.50 cumulative grade point average and have participated in at least 50 percent of the team’s competition. […]

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THE FLATS – Eight members of the Georgia Tech track and field teams have been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Teams, the organization announced on Tuesday afternoon.

Nominated student-athletes must have at least a 3.50 cumulative grade point average and have participated in at least 50 percent of the team’s competition. The student-athlete is eligible once they complete one full calendar year at their institution and is at least a sophomore athletically/academically.

Women’s Academic All-District Honorees:
Kate Jortberg

Carla du Plessis

Kendall Ward

Grace Driskill

 

Men’s Academic All-District Honorees:
Devin Wade

Myles Collins

Billy Carlton

John Watkins

Full Steam Ahead
Full Steam Ahead is a $500 million fundraising initiative to achieve Georgia Tech athletics’ goal of competing for championships at the highest level in the next era of intercollegiate athletics. The initiative will fund transformative projects for Tech athletics, including renovations of Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field (the historic home of Georgia Tech football), the Zelnak Basketball Center (the practice and training facility for Tech basketball) and O’Keefe Gymnasium (the venerable home of Yellow Jackets volleyball), as well as additional projects and initiatives to further advance Georgia Tech athletics through program wide-operational support. All members of the Georgia Tech community are invited to visit atfund.org/FullSteamAhead for full details and renderings of the renovation projects, as well as to learn about opportunities to contribute online.

For the latest information on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, follow us on X  (@GT_tracknfield), Instagram (GT_tracknfield), Facebook (Georgia Tech Track and Field) or visit us at www.ramblinwreck.com

 





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COLLEGE CALLS: Five BC track and field athletes moving to next level, including four at CCSU | Sports

BRISTOL — The Bristol Central boys’ track and field team turned in another special season, and you don’t do that without special athletes. Julieen Lopez, Isaiah Fabrizio, Tristian Toussaint, Nate Davis and Will Postell all medaled at the state meet, and all five seniors are off to the next level. Lopez, Fabrizio, Davis and Toussaint […]

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BRISTOL — The Bristol Central boys’ track and field team turned in another special season, and you don’t do that without special athletes.

Julieen Lopez, Isaiah Fabrizio, Tristian Toussaint, Nate Davis and Will Postell all medaled at the state meet, and all five seniors are off to the next level.



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Softball adds transfer Taylor Anderson from Oklahoma State

Story Links AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Softball has signed transfer utility player Taylor Anderson to the roster for the 2026 season, head coach Mike White announced Wednesday. Anderson, who played her freshman season at Oklahoma State in 2024, will be immediately eligible with three years of eligibility remaining. The Dripping Springs, Texas, […]

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AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Softball has signed transfer utility player Taylor Anderson to the roster for the 2026 season, head coach Mike White announced Wednesday. Anderson, who played her freshman season at Oklahoma State in 2024, will be immediately eligible with three years of eligibility remaining.

The Dripping Springs, Texas, product appeared in 43 games with five starts at OSU in 2024. She hit .250 with a .438 slugging percentage and .368 on-base percentage in 16 at-bats, totaling four hits, 16 runs scored, one home run, two RBI and three walks. A top-option on the base path for the Cowgirls, she was successful on four of her six stolen base attempts. She earned her first career start in left field against BYU on March 22, 2024, and launched a solo home run – her first career home run. In the rubber match against the Cougars on March 23, 2024, she went 2-for-2 at the plate with two runs scored while drawing a walk, reaching base on all three plate appearances.

During high school, Anderson was a three-time all-state honoree, a District MVP (2022), a Texas Girls Coaches Association All-Star (2022) and a District Offensive Player of the Year (2021), leading Dripping Springs to multiple district championships. She also competed in track and field for Dripping Springs, winning bi-district titles as part of the 4×100 meter and 4×200 meter relay teams.



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Kingsford community funds track and field renovations

KINGSFORD, Mich. (WLUC) – Compactors and loaders carry gravel across what was grass only a few weeks ago. Right now, Flivver Field could pass for a parking lot, but soon, new turf will be placed as part of a renovation of the track and field. Breitung Township School District Superintendent Aaron Yonke says the field […]

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KINGSFORD, Mich. (WLUC) – Compactors and loaders carry gravel across what was grass only a few weeks ago.

Right now, Flivver Field could pass for a parking lot, but soon, new turf will be placed as part of a renovation of the track and field.

Breitung Township School District Superintendent Aaron Yonke says the field will see more use afterward.

“This is like a prime piece of location in Dickinson County,” Yonke said. “Right now, with our football and track events, usually you’re going to see some event going on here 12-15 times a year. With the completion of this project, that’s going to be at the minimum doubled.”

The field could also be used for marching band or the school’s physical education program.

Yonke says the renovations will help the school host more events.

“We have the annual U.P. track final here,” Yonke said. “We hold a bunch of camps with soccer and football. That’s something that, with this new upgraded facility, we’ll be able to attract more of those events like that.”

The entire project cost almost $1.75 million, but the money came from community donations, not tax hikes.

Kingsford High School Athletic Director Chris Hartman says community support has been consistent.

“It started out really, really hot with a boatload of people coming in,” Hartman said. “Then, it kind of cooled off, but now, the people are walking by and driving by and seeing the project come to life and I’ve had some more calls here in the past couple weeks now that they are really seeing it.”

Donors get their names placed on the track or the field. There are still 15 spots available.

If you are interested in donating, contact the Kingsford High School office.

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