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Lawrence, Watcke Win 5K Titles to Cap A-10 Championships

Story Links FAIRFAX, Va. – James Lawrence and Emma Watcke were crowned 5K champions Sunday as Loyola Chicago closed out the 2025 Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track and Field Championships at George Mason Stadium. Watcke claimed the top spot on the podium with a time of 16:54.68. Priscilla Ravera also competed […]

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FAIRFAX, Va. – James Lawrence and Emma Watcke were crowned 5K champions Sunday as Loyola Chicago closed out the 2025 Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track and Field Championships at George Mason Stadium.

Watcke claimed the top spot on the podium with a time of 16:54.68. Priscilla Ravera also competed in the 5K, finishing 14th with a personal-best 17:36.21.

On the men’s side, Lawrence ran 14:15.04 to secure gold and post the seventh-fastest time in Loyola program history. Jake Phillips (14:28.17) and Miles Clisham (14:31.50) followed in fifth and seventh, respectively.

In the women’s 10K, Grace Jostock earned a third-place finish with a personal-best 35:22.17, which keeps her ninth on Loyola’s all-time list. Ali Gillooly followed in fourth with a PR of 35:33.35—the 10th-fastest time in school history. Eileen Seebon placed ninth in 36:36.73.

Alessandra Rodriguez claimed silver in the women’s 1,500m, clocking 4:24.95. In the men’s 1,500m, Izak Bibile posted a personal-best 3:50.99 to take sixth, while Samuel Field finished just behind in eighth at 3:51.12.

The quartet of James Howell, Jack Slaughter, Gabe Smit and Bibile closed the meet with a sixth-place finish in the men’s 4×800 relay. Their time of 7:34.81 ranks 10th in program history.

The Ramblers return to action at the NCAA West Preliminary, set for May 28–31 in College Station, Texas.



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The Wellington Wolverines are state champs

The Wellington Wolverines are state champs After beating Hagerty 6-5 in 8 innings, the Wellington team takes home their first state title. Updated: 8:18 PM EDT May 25, 2025 FIRE WOULD NOT SPREAD. NO ONE WAS HURT AND. WELL, THE WELLINGTON SOFTBALL TEAM WINNING THE PROGRAM’S FIRST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP LAST NIGHT IN THRILLING FASHION. OUR […]

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The Wellington Wolverines are state champs

After beating Hagerty 6-5 in 8 innings, the Wellington team takes home their first state title.

FIRE WOULD NOT SPREAD. NO ONE WAS HURT AND. WELL, THE WELLINGTON SOFTBALL TEAM WINNING THE PROGRAM’S FIRST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP LAST NIGHT IN THRILLING FASHION. OUR SPORTS ANCHOR, YIANNI KOURAKIS, JOINS US LIVE IN STUDIO WITH THE RECAP. YIANNI. YEAH. HEY, JADE WELLINGTON NOT ONLY MAKING HISTORY WITH THEIR FIRST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN SOFTBALL, BUT DOING SO IN DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES BECAUSE OF BAD WEATHER. THEY DIDN’T START THE GAME LAST NIGHT UNTIL 10 P.M. AND DIDN’T FINISH UNTIL WELL AFTER MIDNIGHT. IN THE END, BEDTIMES DIDN’T MATTER. THE WOLVERINES HAD THEMSELVES A STATE TITLE, WOLVERINES BEATING HAGERTY, SIX FIVE, IN EIGHT INNINGS WITH SAM ELLIS DRIVING IN JESS VERA ON A WALK OFF SAC FLY. A WILD BACK AND FORTH GAME AND AFTER BEATING THEIR PREVIOUS OPPONENTS HANDILY, INCLUDING 15 NOTHING IN THE SEMIFINALS, IT WAS A NAIL-BITER. IN THIS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME, THE WOLVERINES GETTING IT DONE IN THEIR FOURTH CHAMPIONSHIP GAME APPEARANCE. TODAY, WE CAUGHT UP WITH HEAD COACH MARK BERETTI, WHO SAYS HE’S SO PROUD OF HIS TEAM. IT WAS UNREAL. BY THE TIME WE GOT TO THE PLAYOFF, THE TEAM WAS WINNING, HAVING FUN, GETTING ALONG. THE BONDING WAS INCREDIBLE AND REALLY THAT’S WHAT GOT US TO WIN A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BECAUSE THEY CAME TOGETHER AS WE WE TALKED ABOUT WE WE WE AND NOT ME, AND WE DID IT AND THEY DID IT. AND WE WANT TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP VARIETY WITH OVER 300 CAREER WINS NOW AS HEAD COACH, WELLINGTON SOFTBALL JOINS A LIST OF OTHER TEAMS, INCLUDING SEMINOLE RIDGE FLAG FOOTBALL, JUPITER GIRLS BEACH VOLLEYBALL, BENJAMIN SCHOOL BOYS LACROSSE, AND GIRLS TRACK AS PALM BEACH COUNTY TEAMS TO WIN STATE THIS YEAR. SO WHAT A WAY TO END FOR THOSE SENIORS ESPECIALLY AND FOR THAT PROGRAM TO GET A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. SO EXCITING. I KNOW THEIR PARENTS HAVE TO BE SO PROUD TOO, IN ADDITION TO THEIR COACH. I MEAN

The Wellington Wolverines are state champs

After beating Hagerty 6-5 in 8 innings, the Wellington team takes home their first state title.

The Wellington softball team won the program’s first state championship last night in thrilling fashion.The Wolverines defeated Hagerty 6-5 in 8 innings, with Sam Ellis driving in Jess Vera on a walk-off sacrifice fly. It was a wild and back-and-forth game.After beating their previous opponents handily, including a 15-0 semifinal win. It was a nail-biter in the championship game. The Wolverines got it done in their fourth championship game appearance Head coach Mark Boretti said he is proud of his team.”It was unreal — by the time we got to the playoff, we were winning, having fun, getting, along, bonding — it was incredible. That was what got us to win a state championship, they came together as we, we, we, not me, we did it, they did, and we won a state championship,” Boretti said.Boretti has more than 300 career wins now as a head coach. Wellington softball joins Seminole Ridge flag football, Jupiter girls beach volleyball, Benjamin School boys lacrosse and girls track and field as other local Palm Beach County teams to win state championships.

The Wellington softball team won the program’s first state championship last night in thrilling fashion.

The Wolverines defeated Hagerty 6-5 in 8 innings, with Sam Ellis driving in Jess Vera on a walk-off sacrifice fly. It was a wild and back-and-forth game.

After beating their previous opponents handily, including a 15-0 semifinal win. It was a nail-biter in the championship game. The Wolverines got it done in their fourth championship game appearance

Head coach Mark Boretti said he is proud of his team.

“It was unreal — by the time we got to the playoff, we were winning, having fun, getting, along, bonding — it was incredible. That was what got us to win a state championship, they came together as we, we, we, not me, we did it, they did, and we won a state championship,” Boretti said.

Boretti has more than 300 career wins now as a head coach. Wellington softball joins Seminole Ridge flag football, Jupiter girls beach volleyball, Benjamin School boys lacrosse and girls track and field as other local Palm Beach County teams to win state championships.



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Complete results from Saturday’s PIAA track and field championships | News, Sports, Jobs

BOYS CLASS AA TEAM RESULTS (top 10): 1. Quaker Valley 75; 2. Nativity BVM 30; 3. Lewisburg 27.33; 4. Corry Area 26; t-5. Hickory 24; t-5. Danville 24; 7. Mercyhurst Prep 20; t-8. Beaver Area 18; t-8. Hughesville 18; 9. Minersville 18; 10. Mohawk 18. 3,200: 1. *Jaxon Schoedel, Mohawk, 8:59.34; 2. Michael […]

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BOYS CLASS AA

TEAM RESULTS (top 10): 1. Quaker Valley 75; 2. Nativity BVM 30; 3. Lewisburg 27.33; 4. Corry Area 26; t-5. Hickory 24; t-5. Danville 24; 7. Mercyhurst Prep 20; t-8. Beaver Area 18; t-8. Hughesville 18; 9. Minersville 18; 10. Mohawk 18.

3,200: 1. *Jaxon Schoedel, Mohawk, 8:59.34; 2. Michael Braun, Freeport Area, 9:05.82; 3. Jonathan Hess, Lewisburg, 9:09.35; 4. Jonah Montagnese, Quaker Valley, 9:10.57; 5. Charlie Routledge, Winchester Thurston, 9:14.72; 6. Kendel Jones, Elk Lake, 9:18.72; 7. Michael Fritz, Northwest, 9;18.91; 8. David Giles, Wyomissing, 9:23.92.

110 hurdles: 1. Noah Dolbin, Nativity BVM, 14.10; 2. Davin Gartley, Quaker Valley, 14.28; 3. Blake Cook, Corry Area, 14.33; 4. Jasper Shepps, Juniata, 14.86; 5. Khalil Houston, Hickory, 14.89; 6. Haneef Shavers, Lewisburg, 14.92; 7. Waid Gainer, Halifax, 14.99; 8. Mason Burford, Central Clarion, 19.47.

100: 1. Vinent Feliciano, Mercyhurst Prep, 10.85; 2. Paiten LaPoint, Minersville, 10.96; 3. David Bates, Brandywine Heights, 11.10; 4. Lincoln Cook, Palisades, 11.13; 5. Deakyn DeHoet, Bethlehem Center, 1.17; 6. Damarcus Law, Philipsburg-Osceola, 11.18; 7. DeJuan Croumbles-Booker, Neighborhood Academy, 11.20; 8. Alex Clark, Notre Dame GP, 11.22.

3,200 relay: 1. Quaker Valley (Jonah Montagnese, River Capek, Jackson Pethel, Clark LaLomia), 7:56.89; 2. Winchester Thurston 8:00.11; 3. Lake Lehman 8:04.30; 4. Hughesville (Tyce Shaner, Tristan Kurzawa, Carter Sherwood, Shea McCusker), 8:05.02; 6. Annville-Cleona 8:05.43; 6. Beaver Area 8:07.88; 7. Lewisburg (Grayson Barner, Justin Nolt, Luca Kuhn, Jonathan Hess), 8:08.78; 8. Central Clarion 8:09.00.

400 relay: 1. Central Clarion (Ben Lambert, Jase Ferguson, Brady Beggs, Mason Burford), 42.48; 2. Beaver Area 42.67; 3. Hickory 42.82; 4. Palisades 42.93; 5. Bloomsburg (Katrell Butler, Dominick Rosini, Jharee Moore-Stewart, Michael Masteller) 43.14; 6. Milton (Izayah Minium, Cole Rhodes, Kade Ficks, Joel Langdon), 43.31; 7. Quaker Valley 43.39; 8. Notre Dame GP 43.69.

400: 1. Jerry Davis, Greensburg Central Catholic, 48.50; 2. Shymir Bevins, West Catholic, 48.99; 3. James Irwin, Quaker Valley, 49.17; 4. Da’Karri Williams, Beaer Falls, 49.68; 5. Zion Chamberlain, Pickett-Master Charter, 49.70; 6. Brady Mayo, Beaer, 49.71; 7. Katrell Butler, Bloomsburg, 49.71; 8. Dillon Defibaugh, Conemaugh Township, 50.01.

300 hurdles: 1. Blake Cook, Corry Area, 38.21; 2. Noah Dolbin, Nativity BM, 38.78; 3. Davin Gartley, Quaker Valley, 39.31; 4. Kade Ficks, Milton, 39.44; 5. jesse O’Bott, Calvarry Christian Academy, 38.80; 6. Jack Dolak, Harbor Creek, 39.47; 7. Cole Fangio, Dunmore, 40.41; 8. Caleb Buterbaugh, McConnellsburg, 40.48.

800: 1. David Moran, Annville-Cleona, 1:56.17; 2. Clark LaLomia, Quaker Valley, 1:56.56; 3. Tyce Shaner, Hughesille, 1:57.09; 4. Jackson Pethel, Quaker Valley, 1:57.11; 5. Himien Jones, Archbishop Carroll, 1:57.46; 6. Jonah Montagnese, Quaker Valley, 1:57.82; 7. Gabe Simkiss, Regina Luminis Academy, 1:58.03; 8. Micah Ivy, Riverview, 1:58.33.

200: 1. Paiten LaPoint, Minersville, 22.16; 2. David Bates, Brandywine Heights, 22.29; t-3. Vincent Feliciano, Mercyhurst Prep, 22.37; t-3. Hayden Freeman, Brookville, 22.37; 5. Alex Clark, Notre Dame-GP, 22.46; 6. Amari Jackson, Beaver Area, 22.79; 7. Jerry Davis, Greensburg Central Catholic, 22.81; 8. Zion Chamberlain, Pickett-Mastery Charter, 22.85.

1,600 relay: 1. Quaker Valley (Davin Gartley, Clark LaLomia, Jayden Juliano, James Irwin), 3:21.69; 2. Nativity BVM 3:22.05; 3. Central Columbia (Tanner Regan, Jacob Hunsinger, Jameson Lapos, Maguire Blake), 3:22.78; 4. Warrior Run (Gideon Kennel, Gavin Hunter, Ori Kennel, Eli Butler), 3:25.96; 5. Dunmore 3:26.93; 6. Central Clarion 3:28.46; 7. Catasauqua 3:29.81; 8. Notre Dame GP 3:33.86.

Triple jump: 1. Daysaun Spencer, Brentwood, 45-5 3/4; 2. Steven Lozado, Salisbury, 44-9 1/2; 3. Daniel Farrell, Northern Cambria, 44-8 3/4; 4. Hobi Forti, Mount Carmel, 44-8; 5. Peter Krahe, Hickory, 44-7; 6. Jake Rutkowitz, Palmerton, 44-5; 7. Kevin Vincent, Holy Cross, 44-2 3/4/; 8. Blake Lilly, Penn Cambria, 43-11 1/2.

Pole vault: 1. Gavin Holcombe, Danville, 14-6; 2. Ashton Grossman, Moniteau, 14-6; 3. Steven Lozada, Salisbury, 14-6; 4. Michael Hernandez, Lewisburg, 14-0; 5. Alex Wilson, Karns City, 14-0; 6. Gabe Hollenbacher, Lancaster Catholic, 13-6; 7. Jacob Mackie, Oley valley, 13-6; t-8. Aiden O’Neil, Williamson, 13-0; t-8. Aaron Ickes, Chestnut Ridge, 13-0; t-8. Ezra Zook, Lewisburg, 13-0.

Shot put: 1. Ben Walls, Hickory, 57-7 1/2; 2. Jonah Pfender, Fort Cherry, 56-2; 3. Jacob Gose, Lewisburg, 55-10 1/4; 4. Joe Brennan, Seneca, 55-1 3/4; 5. Carson Mertz, Mercyhurst Prep, 54-7 1/4; 6. Earnie Crist, Susquenita, 54-5 3/4; 7. Alex Polenik, Penns Manor, 54-0; 8. Kevin Mahoney, Laurel, 53-9 1/4.

BOYS CLASS AAA

TEAM RESULTS (top 10): 1. State College 53; 2. Palmyra 28; 3. Grove City 21; t-4. Gateway 20; t-4. Central Bucks East 20; 5. Manheim Township 20; 6. Mifflin County 20; 7. Owen J. Roberts 20; 9. Central Dauphin 18; 9. Downingtown West 18.

3,200: 1. Adam Kingston, Manheim Township, 8:51.25; 2. Jack Bertram, North Allegheny, 8;52.28; 3. Isaac Oppermann, State College, 9:04.13; 4. Nicholas Mazzeo, Lower Merion, 9:06.87; 5. Tyler Tomlinson, Central Bucks East, 9:08.11; 6. Matt Goslin, Council Rock North, 9:04.49; 7. Travis Furmanski, Cedar Crest, 9:12.53; 8. MJ Pottinger, Grove City, 9:14.56.

110 hurdles: 1. *Tyler Burgess, Palmyra, 13.63; 2. Ryan Schiller, Norwin, 14.36; 3. Mohamed Wahdan Jr., 14.43; 4. Owen Proskin, Plum, 14.45; 5. Aaron Taylor, Canon-McMillan, 14.45; 6. Brady Collins, Clearfield, 14.48; 7. Gamaliel Mogire, North Hills, 14.68; 8. Otani Ekpe, Quakertown, 14.81.

100: 1. Gabriel Scott, Central Dauphin, 10.43; 2. Matthew Gregory, Owen J. Roberts, 10.52; 3. Shaun McCoullum, George Washington, 10.57; 4. Jesse Myers, State College, 10.63; 5. Jonathan Wert, Garnet Valley, 10.73; 6. Timothy Leonard, Wilkes-Barre, 10.75; 7. Kaevon Gardner, New Castle, 10.78; 8. Brady Collins, Clearfield, 10.82.

3,200 relay: 1. North Penn (Kyle Gordon, Matthew connelly, Justin Landis, Musa herzi), 7:48.28; 2. Saint Joseph’s Prep 7:48.46; 3. La Salle College 7:49.06; 4. Manheim Township 7:49.18; 5. State College 7:50.19; 6. Central Bucks East 7:59.08; 7. Msgr. Bonner and Apb. Prendergast 7:51.13; 8. Lower Merion 7:51.79.

400 relay: 1. Cumberland Valley (Rukie Efeturi, Mohamed Himmad, Owen Bramblett, Ke’Aune Green), 41.38; 2. Garnet Valley 41.68; 3. Palmyra 41.68; 4. Souderton 41.97; 5. Shamokin (Logan Steele, Ryan Bickert, Chase Pensyl,Benny Delbaugh), 42.08; 6. Butler 42.53; 7. JP McCaskey 42.57.

400: 1. Ade Lloyd, Harrinton, 46.52; 2. Carlo Johnson, Springfield Township, 47.39; 3. Lorenz Forsmann, Central Bucks East, 47.43; 4. Nick Keller, Ephrata, 47.49; 5. Benny Delbaugh, Shamokin, 48.17; 6. Logan Maloney, Cardinal O’Hara, 48.43; 7. Parker Smith, Carlisle, 48.72; 8. Elijah Holly, South Western, 49.15.

300 hurdles: 1. Tyler Burgess, Palmyra, 37.12; 2. Aaron Taylor, Canon-McMillan, 38.06; 3. Dominc Harvey-Sheppard, Wissahickon, 38.48; 4. Brady Collins, Clearfield, 38.53; 5. Vincent Thaler, Octorara, 38.75; 6. Ryan Gallagher, Penncrest 39.06; 7. Robert Salazar Rossell, William Penn, 39.08; 8. Aidon Lett, Penn Trafford, 39.11.

800: 1. Carter Smith, Mifflin County, 1:50.56; 2. Josh Sharp, Upper Darby, 1:51.82; 3. Joseph Garzio, Radnor, 1;52.16; 4. Kayden Lightner, North Hills, 1:52.63; 5. Vinay Raman, Hershey, 1:53.01; 6. Lucas Poliseno, Council Rock North, 1:53.48; 7. Richard Matthews, Norristown, 1:54.06; 8. Sebastian Marquez-Ferber, Central Bucks South, 1:54.33.

200: 1. Jesse Myers, State College, 21.05; 2. Gabriel Scott, Central Dauphin, 21.14; 3. Matthew Gregory, Owen J. Roberts, 21.30; 4. isaac Yarnell, Hollidaysburg, 21.43; 5. Ade Lloyd, Harriton, 21.51; 6. Blake Mallast, Chambersburg, 21.71; 7. Chase Guers, Blue Mountain, 21.87; 8. Nick Keller, Ephrata, 21.90.

1,600 relay: 1. Downingtown West (Josiah Wade, Ryan Witherspoon, Olo Kolade, Andrew Ernst), 3:13.86; 2. La Salle College 3:16.03; 3. Twin Valley 3:18.64; 4. Cumberland Valley 3:19.25; 5. Pennridge 3:19.77; 6. utler 3:20.23; 7. Central Bucks East 3:20.55; 8. cheltenham 3:21.98.

Long jump: 1. Xavier Beatty, Reading, 24-4; 2. Andrew Ernst, Downingtown West, 24-0 1/4; 3. Ronald Porter, Penn Hills, 23-6 1/2; 4. Zane Hummel, Bellefonte, 23-5 1/4; 5. Brayden Billman, New Oxford, 23-4 1/4; 6. Landon Bassett, State College, 23-2 1/2; 7. Jacob Burgess, Palmyra, 22-11 1/2; 8. Anthony Otero, Liberty, 22-9 1/2.

Javelin: 1. Nathan Haas, State College, 204-4; 2. Thomas Lloyd, Whitehall, 202-2; 3. Talon Romance, Phoenixille, 198-7; 4. Ivan Laubach, East Stroudsburg South, 198-2; 5. Joseph Roth, Lehighton, 19-7; 6. Elijah Hess, Penn Manor, 188-6; 7. Brody Rebuck, Shikellamy, 186-11; 8. Hunter Pitcavage, Dallas, 182-0.

High jump: 1. *Jalen Cook, Dallastown, 7-3; 2. Gavin Nelson, Northwestern Lehigh, 6-8; 3. Declan Gallagher, Owen J. Roberts, 6-8; 4. Darius Reid, Upper Perkiomen, 6-7; 5. Trip Campbell, North Penn, 6-7; 6. Jaden Bulgin, Parkland, 6-7; t-7. Cameron Tirado, Cedar Crest, 6-6; t-7. Ethan Kloppmann, Penn Manor, 6-6.

Discus: 1. Dion Nadarevic, Gateway, 180-2; 2. Derek Lynch, Shippensburg, 176-6; 3. Sebastian Hess, Octorara, 173-3; 4. Nathan Haas, State College, 171-5; 5. Logan Newman, East Pennsboro Area, 168-4; 6. Josh Durika, Northern York, 158-3; 7. Blake Hockenbroch, Shamokin, 165-8; 8. Ryan Fischer, Central Bucks East, 164-4.

GIRLS CLASS AA

TEAM RESULTS (top 10): 1. Quaker Valley 54; 2. Lewisburg 47; 3. Laurel 31; 4. North Catholic 29; 5. Warrior Run 26; 6. Greenville 25; 7. Pine Grove Area 24; t-8. Winchester Thurston 23; t-8. Conemaugh Township 23; 10. Wellsboro 20.

3,200: 1. *Baylee Espinosa, Lewisburg, 10:18.91; 2. Cecilia Montagnese, Quaker Valley, 10:26.78; 3. Lauren Kosek, Wellsboro, 10:45.51; 4. Anne-Catherine Brown, Cathedrap Prep, 10:51.23; 5. Elaina Rainwater, Phil-Mont Christian Academy, 10:54.23; 6. Beatrice Kolesar, Cranberry, 10:58.44; 7. Gracelyn Laudermilch, NEB, 11:00.43; 8. Emily Frankovich, Fort Cherry, 11:02.76.

100 hurdles: 1. Ondrea Young, Sharon, 14.56; 2. Audra Lazzara, North Catholic, 15.10; 3. Hannah Gear, Brookville, 15.15; 4. Natalie Talluto, Mid Valley, 15.40; 5. Delaney Sturgeon, Ellwood City, 15.49; 6. Rachel McClellan, Cambria Heights, 15.65; 7. Sasha Hoffman, Greensburg Central Catholic, 16.73.

100: 1. Viktorya Luckenbach, Pine Grove, 11.81; 2. Piper Hoprich, Wellsboro, 11.99; 3. Josslyn Hancock, Hickory, 12.05; 4. Izzy Slezak, Conemaugh Township, 12.11; 5. Eva Denis, Greensburg Central Catholic, 12.20; 6. Tori Atkins, Laurel, 12.27; 7. Alexis Hardy, Wyomissing, 12.29; 8. Kendall Cooper, Annville-Cleona, 12.35.

3,200 relay: 1. Warrior Run (Raygan Lust, Katie Zaktansky, Claire Dufrene, Natalie Hall), 9:27.91; 2. Oley Valley 9:30.85; 3. Cranberry 9:38.81; 4. Winchester Thurston 9:40.14; 5. Shady Side Academy 9:40.78; 6. Cathedral Prep 9:42.47; 7. Hughesville (Vivian Draper, Grace Fortin, Elizabeth Wolfe, Alexis Kurzawa) 9:45.50; 8. Lewisburg (Lauren Schwartz, Katherine Batkowski, Claire Driver, Baylee Espinosa), 9:46.56.

400 relay: 1. North Catholic (Daphen Fierl, Seava Cresta, Audra Lazzara, Anna Lzzara), 48.06; 2. Annville-Cleona 48.46; 3. Lewisburg (Nora Driver, Teagan Osunde, Madison Moyers, Caroline Blakeslee), 48.66; 4. Quaker Valley 49.12; 5. Pine Grove 49.57; 6. West Catholic 49.79; 7. Greensburg Central Catholic 49.88; 8. Central Columbia 50.73.

400: 1. Tori Atkins, Laurel, 55.55; 2. Brenna Kuhl, Seneca, 57.63; 3. Soleil Kelly, Imhotep Charter, 58.17; 4. Maya Jeckavitch, Wilmington, 58.22; 5. DaShae Cochran, Winchester Thurston, 58.70; 6. Raygan Lust, Warrior Run, 58.97; 7. Emma Larkin, Geibel Catholic, 59.93; 8. Peyton Mermon, Burgettstown, 59.95.

300 hurdles: 1. Kylie Temple, Hughesville, 43.45; 2. Mylee Harmon, Redbank Valley, 44.15; 3. Rebekah Brinser, Greenwood, 45.42; 4. Hannah Geer, Brookville, 46.70; 5. Ondrea Young, Sharon, 46.74; 6. Alyssa Parks, Troy, 47.47; 7. Emma Larkin, Geibel Catholic, 49.77; 8. Ellie Whippo, Mohawk, 50.08.

800: 1. Karis McElhaney, Greenville, 2:12.65; 2. Eilidh Edgar, Trinity Christian, 2:13.61; 3. Natalie Hall, Warrior Run, 2:13.65; 4. Cecilia Montagnese, Quaker Valley, 2:13.91; 5. AnnaSophia Viccari, West Middlesex, 2:15.27; 6. Jillian White, 2:15.41; 7. Katia Gunter, Ligonier Valley, 2:15.47; 8. Katelyn Barthold, Northern Lehigh, 2:15.63.

200: 1. Viktorya Luckenbach, Pine Grove, 24.57; 2. KIzzy Slezak, Conemaugh Township, 24.89; 3. Piper Hoprich, Wellsboro, 24.96; 4. Kendra Stout, Central Columbia, 25.00; 6. Alexis Hardy, Wyomissing, 25.12; 6. Tori Atkins, Laurel, 25.29; 7. Caroline Blakeslee, Lewisburg, 25.45; 8. Kendall Cooper, Annville-Cleona, 25.97.

1,600 relay: 1. Central Columbia (Kayleah Hostetter, Quinlan Blake, Haley Bull, Kendra Stout), 3:56.03; 2. Lewisburg (Katherine Batkowski, Lauren Schwartz, Madison Moyers,Caroline Blakeslee), 3:59.05; 3. Hughesville (Katelyn Temple, Sarah PIdcoe, Elizabeth Wolfe, Kylie Temple), 3:59.65; 4. North Catholic 4:02.27; 5. Warrior Run (Claire Dufrene, Brenna Pick, Natalie Hall, Raygan Lust), 4:02.74; 6. Laurel 4:04.98; 7. Annville-Cleona 4:05.42; 8. Riverview 4:09.35.

Pole vault: 1. Mackenzie Magness, Freeport, 12-0; 2. Evie Rosselli, Quaker Valley, 12-0; 3. Aleah Morgante, Grove City, 12-0; 4. katie Skirpan, Western Wayne, 11-0; t-5. Kendall Simms, Montoursville, 11-0; t-5. Karsyn Ford, Richland, 11-0; 7. Darien Wenner, Cranberry, 11-0; 8. Kendall Kitchen, Canton, 10-6.

Shot put: 1. Alexis Geiwitz, Laurel, 41-2; 2. Maggie Goodlin, Greenville, 41-0 1/2; 3. Liv Kopitsky, Mount Carmel, 39-3 1/2; 4. Grace Mozes, Commodore Perry, 38-9 34; 5. Anna McKinley, Shenango, 37-10 1/4; 6. Laura Dunn, Coudersport, 37-9 3/4; 7. Brenna Armstrong, Central Clarion, 37-8 3/4; 8. Victorya Byler, Sharon, 37-6 1/2.

Triple jump: 1. Jay Olawaiye, Quaker Valley, 38-9 3/4; 2. Alexis Bansah, Winchester Thurston, 38-7 1/2; 3. Jordynn Carter, Carlynton, 38-1 1/2; 4. Maggie Hoffman-Long, Minersville, 37-3; 5. Clara Engel, Kutztown, 37-2 1/4; 6. Brielle McMillen, Cambria Heights, 36-6; 7. Sara Roe, Shenango, 36-6; 8. Alayna Maddrey, West Catholic, 36-4 1/2.

GIRLS CLASS AAA

TEAM RESULTS (top 10): 1. Souderton 33; JP McCaskey 29; 3. Owen J. Roberts 22; 3. Kennett 22; 4. Spring Grove 22; t-6. Ephrata 20; t-6. Cheltenham 20; 7. Haverford Township 20; 9. State College 19; t-10. Central Bucks East 18; t-10. Cedar Crest 18.

3,200: 1. Virginia Kraus, Saucon Valley, 10;22.08; 2. Madeln McCartney, Emmaus, 10;29.51; 3. Ana Bondy, Carlisle, 10:29.58; 4. Lillian DiCola, Hatboro Horsham, 10:32.18; 5. Annie Czajkowski, Norwin, 10:32.63; 6. Grace Fritzman, West Allegheny, 10:34.69; 7. Reese Miller, Gwynedd-Mercy Academy, 10;35.40; 8. Sophia Hnetinka, West Chester Rustin, 10:36.99.

100 hurdles: 1. Ella Bahn, Spring Grove, 13.64; 2. Aydriane Bowden, Kennett, 14.07; 3. Violet Houck, Wilson, 14.22; 4. Julia Natitus, 14.32; 5. Delaney Schumaker, South Fayette, 14.39; 6. Brandi Brozeski, Norwin, 14.47; 7. Faith Schiffer, Southern Lehigh, 14.51.

100: 1. Amirah Nesmith, Cheltenham, 11.69; 2. Ella Petrosky, JP McCaskey, 11.84; 3. Alena Murray, Stroudsburg, 12.10; 5. Abby Burgess, Athens, 12.12; 5. Sadie Tomczyk, Upper Saint Clair, 12.17; 6. Janae Pettaway, Souderton, 12.20; 7. Anaiya Holley, Simon Gratz, 12.22; 8. Avery McCrimon, Garnet Valley, 12.25.

3,200 relay: 1. Central Bucks East (Lilly Norcross, Keira Tomlinson, Madison Epstein, Ava Mignon), 9:03.23; 2. Owen J. Roberts 9:12.59; 3. Upper Dublin 9:14.14; 4. Saint Mary’s 9:17.76; 5. South Fayette 9:19.28; 6. Dallastown 9:19.46; 7. Central Bucks South 9:22.22; 8. Cumberland Valley 9:24.71.

400 relay: 1. Parkland (Lucy Tobia, Cierra Valley, Dhaniya Miner, Kaley Seide), 47.71; 2. Lower Merion 47.64; 3. Downingtown West 47.67; 4. Academy at Palumbo 47.97; 5. Stroudsburg 48.07; 6. Solanco 48.25; 7. Shikellamy 48.28; 8. Hempfield 48.28.

400: 1. Kaddel Howard, Cedar Crest, 54.37; 2. Aniya Holder, Louis E. Dieruff, 55.86; 3. Quincey Robertson, Cumberland alley, 55.94; 4. Julia Grant, Stroudsburg, 56.43; 5. Rachel Stepp, Moon, 56.97; 6. Molly Weitzman, Downingtown West, 57.03; 7. Isabella Costa, North Allegheny, 57.37; 8. Morgan Duker, Mars, 58.73.

300 hurdles: 1. Ella Bahn, Spring Grove, 41.98; 2. Aydriane Bowden, Kennett, 42.04; 3. Felicia Grimmelbein, Garnet Valley, 42.90; 4. Abby Satina, Pine-Richland, 42.99; 5. Julia Natitus, Dallas, 43.61; 6. Jaelyn Jones, Pennridge, 44.00; 7. Delaney Schumaker, South Fayette, 44.95.

800: 1. Olivia Cieslak, Haverford Township, 2:03.84; 2. Jane Kratz, Owen J. Roberts, 2:08.80; 3. Annie Moniz, Lower Moreland, 2:09.00; 4. Vivian Salerno, JP McCaskey, 2:10.16; 5. Anna Lehman, Northern York, 2:10.78; 6. Megan Puleio, Meadville, 2:11.04; 7. Faith Castronuovo, Upper Dublin, 2:11.20; 8. Slyvia Kashak, Thomas Jefferson, 2:12.78.

200: 1. Amirah Nesmith, Cheltenham, 24.07; 2. Ella Petrosky, JP McCaskey, 24.43; 3. Aydriane Bowden, Kennett, 24.72; 4. Sadie Tomczyk, Upper Saint Clair, 24.89; 5. Anaiya Holley, Simon Gratz, 25.02; 6. Amanda Mercurius, Nazareth, 25.27; 7. Jaylynn Dorsey, Susquehanna Township, 25.37; 8. Natalie Ray, Freedom, 25.37.

1,600 relay: 1. Cumberland Valley (Sophie Werner, Greta Dwyer, Juliana Graziano, Quincey Robertson), 3:50.29; 2. Central Bucks East 3:51.74; 3. Parkland 3:52.77; 4. Upper Darby 3:53.94; 5. Mount Lebanon 3:54.86; 6. Garnet Valley 3:55.65; 7. Pennridge 3:57.00; JP McCaskey 3:58.76.

High jump: 1. Destini Smith Souderton, 5-7; 2. Isabella Tront, Garnet Valley, 5-6; 3. Brionna Hudson, Altoona, 5-6; 4. Jordan Montaleone, Seneca Valley, 5-6; 5. Franchesca Seerino, Garden Spot, 5-5; 6. Eliana Schneider, Cedar Crest, 5-5; 7. Ella Bahn, Spring Grove, 5-5; 8. Triumph Kilmartin, Altoona, 5-5.

Discus: 1. Sophia Rivera, Ephrata, 143-3; 2. Zianna Dobson, North Penn, 138-8; 3. Isabella Furgison, Selinsgrove, 137-1; 4. Genesis Castro, JP McCaskey, 131-11; 5. Lydia State, State College, 130-2; 6. maddie Henne, Wilson, 129-5; 7. Maria Depner, Moon, 125-10; 8. Alyssa Lipski, State College, 123-4.

Long jump: 1. Destini Smith, Souderton, 19-11 1/2; 2. Sanai Abdullah, State College, 19-0 3/4; 3. Nevaeh Baran, Greater Nanticoke, 18-10 1/4; 4. Evette Wesseh, Bensalem, 18-7 3/4; 5. Nataly Walters, 18-5 3/4; 6. Jade Webb, Upper Merion, 18-4 1/4; 7. Alexa Giuffrey, Pottsville, 18-2; 8. Olianna Oravitz, Solanco, 18-1 1/2.

Javelin: 1. Sophia Mazzoni, Derry, 158-2; 2. Mary Grusky, Punxsutawney, 149-5; 3. Eliana Schneider, Cedar Crest, 148-1; 4. Ava Flicker, Perkiomen Valley, 142-3; 5. Zianna Dobson, North Penn, 141-5; 6. Jada Lubin, JP McCaskey, 140-5; 7. Jayla Antomachi, Shaler, 138-8; 8. Olivia Spotts, Jersey Shore, 137-3.

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Baby delivered before pregnant woman dies after she was found shot, police say

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) – A newborn baby in Kansas was delivered after a pregnant woman at an apartment was found with a gunshot wound and later died, police said. According to a Wichita Police spokesperson, officers were called to the scene of a shooting at the 700 block of South Laura at 4:28 a.m. […]

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WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) – A newborn baby in Kansas was delivered after a pregnant woman at an apartment was found with a gunshot wound and later died, police said.

According to a Wichita Police spokesperson, officers were called to the scene of a shooting at the 700 block of South Laura at 4:28 a.m.

Officers located a 20-year-old woman identified as Naomi Oglesby.

Doctors were still able to deliver Oglesby’s baby, who is currently receiving care in the Neonatal Intensive Care unit at a hospital. Oglesby later died at the hospital.

Police arrested a 19-year-old man at the scene who is believed to know Oglesby. He faces a charge of first-degree murder.

This is an active and ongoing investigation.



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All the participants of the 2025 Referees School in Istanbul. Photo: European Aquatics European Aquatics’ 2025 Water Polo Referees School has been hailed as ‘A big success’, as 39 referees – 18 women and 21 men – from 19 different countries attended the prestigious event in Istanbul, Türkiye, over the weekend. Organised by the European […]

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All the participants of the 2025 Referees School in Istanbul. Photo: European Aquatics

European Aquatics’ 2025 Water Polo Referees School has been hailed as ‘A big success’, as 39 referees – 18 women and 21 men – from 19 different countries attended the prestigious event in Istanbul, Türkiye, over the weekend.

Organised by the European Aquatics Academy, as part of the Water Polo Technical Officials certification programme, the annual Water Polo Referees School is a fantastic opportunity for participants to expand their knowledge and advance their refereeing careers by learning directly from the sport’s leading officials.

‘It was fantastic to see so many referees developing their skills in Istanbul,’ said European Aquatics’ Technical Officials Manager, Dejan Perisic. ‘It’s been a big success. Every year we are gaining more and more participants, which is very encouraging for the future.

‘The response has been overwhelmingly positive, and the calibre of applicants reflects the programme’s growing reputation as a trusted and valued course.

‘We’re hopeful all the candidates will pass the course and we will be able to further expand the European referees family.

‘All of the referees who pass will have the opportunity – if they are supported by their federation – to be added to the European Aquatics referees list for the 2025/26 season, and have the chance to train to become intermediate certified referees in September, before the start of the new competition season.’

European Aquatics Delegates and Referees Commission member Andy IM Hoepelman gave an insightful talk to the referees. Photo: European Aquatics

In Istanbul, detailed classroom lectures were delivered by esteemed experts Andy IM Hoepelman, Stavroula Kozompoli and Dejan Perisic, plus six-time Olympic referee and President of the World Waterpolo Referee Association, Boris Margeta.

The panel provided invaluable support and information, helping each candidate take meaningful steps toward becoming top-level international referees.

The comprehensive two-part course began on May 10, 2025, with an engaging online session filled with insightful and interactive presentations from some of the sport’s most respected officials.

European Aquatics Delegates and Referees Commission member Stavroula Kozompoli with the women’s water polo referees. Photo: European Aquatics

Part two took place from May 22 to May 25, 2025, on-site in the vibrant city of Istanbul, Türkiye, where candidates immersed themselves in the practical aspects of refereeing – including officiating at the Türkish national championship finals.

The hands-on experience and real-world learning made for an unforgettable and highly-successful event, leaving participants better equipped for the future.

Using in-depth video analysis, all aspects of the game were thoroughly explored and the most effective ways to apply the rules from the edge of the pool were clearly demonstrated.

European Aquatics’ Technical Officials Manager Dejan Perisic addresses the referees. Photo: European Aquatics

‘I would like to thank everyone at the Türkish Water Polo Federation for their incredible support with the school,’ added Perisic. ‘Especially the director, Mr. Sinan Turunc, European Aquatics Technical Water Polo Committee member Ms. Aysem Ozalp and vice president Mr. Oge Ozalp.

‘Since the very first moment they have been together with us, whatever the referees, lecturers or organisers have needed, they and all their colleagues have been ready to help, and we were all made to feel extremely welcome.

‘The support the school has received from everyone at European Aquatics, especially the European Aquatics Academy, has also been invaluable, and I’m sure the results from this weekend’s school will be clearly visible to everybody.

‘We also look forward to continuing our excellent collaboration with the World Waterpolo Referee Association, as they are our trusted partner, and remain dedicated to the on-going education and development of all officials.’ 

Six-time Olympic referee and President of the World Waterpolo Referee Association, Boris Margeta. Photo: European Aquatics

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Karl Kani Makes NIL History with King Kendrick Signing and “90s Kid” Campaign | stupidDOPE

When Karl Kani steps into a new lane, he doesn’t just enter — he redefines it. The trailblazing streetwear designer, widely credited with merging fashion and hip-hop in the ’90s and becoming the first non-athletic brand to be worn courtside in the NBA, is once again making history. This time, it’s in the world of […]

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When Karl Kani steps into a new lane, he doesn’t just enter — he redefines it. The trailblazing streetwear designer, widely credited with merging fashion and hip-hop in the ’90s and becoming the first non-athletic brand to be worn courtside in the NBA, is once again making history. This time, it’s in the world of college sports’ rapidly evolving Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era.

In a first for the Karl Kani brand, the legendary designer has signed rising high school basketball star King Kendrick to an NIL partnership in collaboration with Overtime Sports Management Group (OSMG) @teamosmgwest. The move signifies more than a business deal — it’s a declaration that athlete identity can be rooted in more than just stats. It can be style, story, and self-expression.

King Kendrick @_iamkingggg is already turning heads. Known for his fluid and ambidextrous play, Kendrick has led his team to a state championship and is carving out a reputation as one of the most creative and versatile high school athletes in the game. During All-Star Weekend, Kyrie Irving himself called attention to Kendrick, noting how the next evolution in basketball will demand true ambidexterity. That moment wasn’t just hype — it was a sign that Kendrick’s game is the future.

To capture the essence of this groundbreaking partnership, Karl Kani launched the “90s Kid” campaign, a visual homage to the era that birthed his iconic designs. But this wasn’t a retro rehash. Instead, it’s a cultural crossroad of then and now — a declaration that the past informs the future when told through the right lens. That lens was in the hands of Carell Augustus, a celebrated photographer known for his Black Hollywood Book project. Augustus brought a cinematic flair to the campaign, photographing Kendrick in vintage-inspired but entirely fresh looks that fuse streetwear legacy with a new kind of athlete swagger.

This collaboration is not just about threads or highlight reels. Karl Kani is stepping into the role of Investor, Mentor, Stylist, and Creative Director. For Kendrick, it means more than just wearing a name — it’s about building one. For Karl Kani, it marks an evolution from dressing icons to shaping them. Together, they are telling a different kind of NIL story — one where the athlete is seen as a brand from the jump, with a look, feel, and voice all their own.

It also signals a strategic shift in how NIL deals can work. With most NIL partnerships rooted in mainstream sportswear or local endorsements, this Kani x Kendrick deal shows that style can be the bridge between athlete identity and cultural influence. Instead of waiting until a player goes pro to shape their brand, Kani is helping Kendrick own his narrative now — while still in high school.

This move also underscores the role of OSMG, a management group quietly setting the bar for how young athletes can enter the NIL space with dignity, agency, and vision. Instead of chasing the biggest logo or check, they’re aligning their athletes with long-term cultural partnerships that build not just buzz, but equity. Teaming up with Kani to launch Kendrick’s NIL career was a statement: the future of NIL will be driven by culture, not just commerce.

The “90s Kid” campaign is just the beginning. Upcoming drops, limited edition pieces, and appearances are already being discussed. There are plans to bring the campaign to pop-ups, community events, and digital platforms, positioning King Kendrick not just as a baller, but as a cultural voice for Gen Z athletes redefining the blueprint. No longer are athletes waiting to be chosen — they’re choosing how to show up, and Karl Kani is making sure they look damn good doing it.

From Tupac to Biggie, Karl Kani outfitted legends before they were icons. With King Kendrick, he’s doing it again — not by chasing nostalgia, but by investing in legacy before it happens. It’s a move that flips the script on NIL, proving that branding a high school athlete doesn’t have to be corporate, sterile, or manufactured. It can be bold. It can be Black. It can be stylish. It can be real.

As NIL deals continue to evolve, this one will be remembered as more than a milestone — it’s a model. King Kendrick brings the skills. Karl Kani brings the blueprint. And together, they’re reminding everyone that the game doesn’t end at the buzzer — it starts with the first look.

If you’re following the future of sports, fashion, or culture — pay attention. King Kendrick is here. Karl Kani never left. And history just got another chapter.

For more updates, follow @KarlKani, @_iamkingggg, and @teamosmgwest. When athletes show up with style, the world notices.





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When track and field coach Dave Murray retired after 35 years at Arizona in 2002, Fred Harvey took over the program and immediately set himself up for a losing bet. “I smiled when he retired and I said, ‘Man, I’ll never catch you. Rest assured, that is not my plan in life,’” Harvey said. “Thirty […]

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When track and field coach Dave Murray retired after 35 years at Arizona in 2002, Fred Harvey took over the program and immediately set himself up for a losing bet.

“I smiled when he retired and I said, ‘Man, I’ll never catch you. Rest assured, that is not my plan in life,’” Harvey said. “Thirty eight years later, here I am.”

Harvey, who will retire after this season, had already been at Arizona for 15 seasons as an assistant and associate head coach when Murray left. After receiving Murray’s recommendation, Harvey took over the head coaching role in 2002-03 and now he says he will remain around the program in a role that is yet to be determined.






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Harvey’s current contract is scheduled to run out on June 30, but Harvey said he “didn’t leave the door open” for a discussion to renew it. UA said it would be “honoring him with the title of Coach Emeritus,” but it is not clear if Harvey will have an active role nor if his assistants for individual disciplines would be retained.

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“It definitely was an honor to hear ‘We want you to be a part of the program.’ Now, what that capacity means right now, we don’t know,” Harvey said. “One of the questions that I did have was if this would involve any form of coaching in any capacity. That’s something that is definitely on the table, but obviously it’s going to have to be for a lack of a better term, tabled, until we find out who we’re gonna end up hiring as a new director.”

Associate head coach Francesca Green is expected to be considered for the head coaching role, while Harvey said he would at least remain active coaching with the Tucson Elite Athletic Club that he and his wife, Janet, run for youth ages 8-18.

“I will 1,000% be involved in coaching at one level or another,” Harvey said.

In an interview with the Star, Harvey discussed his transition and how the changing college sports landscape is affecting track and field, while reflecting on a career in which he has coached 101 outdoor all-Americans, 14 Olympians and even an NFL all-pro in Michael Bates.

A 1983 graduate of Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo, where he earned three Division II all-America honors as a track athlete, Harvey said he still has a lot of passion and energy for coaching.

“It’s what I like to call my ‘why’ — my why is coaching young people, and all the other things that come along with it. I don’t want people to feel like I’m a coward or I don’t want to go through the fight, but it’s a different landscape in college athletics right now.

“I always say to my athletes, ‘Hey, you know what? Suck it up, adjust. Let’s get this thing done.’ And I find myself, saying ‘OK, do I want to suck it up and continue to fight that external battle?’”

Harvey said the battle is not within UA, saying he has been heartened in how Arizona AD Desireé Reed-Francois, and senior associate ADs Will Wheeler and Rachel Blunt, have supported track and field.

“I want to make sure I’m clearly on the record here that what they’re doing for our sport of track and field and cross country is amazing, because a lot of schools are going a different direction with that. Proof positive of that is if you read through the lines of me coming in and saying OK, it’s time for me to retire, move on. That is a prime opportunity (for UA) to say, ‘Well, guess what we’re going to do? We’re not going to do a national search for a coach. We’re moving forward and you know what? We may have to reduce this program down to nothing, like some programs have done.’ That alone just tells me the love and respect that they have for what we do here.”

Harvey said UA has been planning to allot 7-10% of its revenue sharing to track and field, or up to about $2 million, since the maximum revenue sharing with all sports will be $20.5 million if the House settlement is finalized.

That’s “something to work with,” Harvey said, but generating enough NIL via commercial endorsements or booster-funded collectives could still be a challenge, especially for a program he says aims to recruit athletes who are among the top 30-50 in world at their event.

“We have great finances within the city in terms of donors, but it’s not some of the vast donor bases that you see at a University of Texas or an Alabama, or any of those institutions. … One of the things that we’re finding out is holistically, how can our collectives can be more beneficial and effective sports other than football and basketball?

“I love being put on record of if you do not do everything in your power to make sure that football and basketball is continuing to thrive, where else will the funding come from? It’s logic. Buy those season tickets, man, wear your Block A around the city, do whatever you can. (UA administrators) fully understand that, and they’re getting after it big time. They’re not saying ‘OK, (we’ll do it) at the expense of every other sport.’

“Everyone has a different take. There’s a very prominent school in Texas that — I’m not going to give their name — but they’ll get no revenue share (for track and field) whatsoever, at a major institution where there’s a lot of money, because they have to build football better.”






Track and field coach Fred Harvey embraces Sydnie Vanek during the Desert Heat Classic at Drachman Stadium April 27, 2024.




Despite the challenges, Harvey said he is willing to help in whatever capacity he can, whether that be coaching or in community outreach.

“I think I have a lot more to offer the University of Arizona, the Tucson community and track and field … I was very serious with Desireé when I said ‘Hey, I can shake hands and kiss babies with the best of them.’ It would give me so much pride to know that, ‘OK, you have some direction, some thought in the development in our sport, in our community.’”

Since the announcement he was leaving, Harvey said he’s received a “completely overwhelming” reaction via social media.

“There’s no way I can respond back to every single person, so I’m just doing some videos. But the reflection to me is that, I’ve always set out just to be a good person, help young people grow, and really help young people see things and talents, whether it’s from an academic standpoint or athletically, that they’re truly capable of achieving.”

Of all the rewards as UA coach, Harvey said, among the top was watching former Amphi star running back Michael Bates leave the UA football team to focus on track — then win a bronze medal in the 200 meter at the 1992 Olympics … and still go on to an all-pro NFL career as a kick return specialist.

“He had faith and belief. I had faith and belief. Mama Bates had faith and belief. Everyone else thought, ‘This man (Harvey) is actually ruining this man’s life. He’s a football player. Guy’s not going to make an Olympic team.’ … Then to watch him go through that transition and winning the bronze medal? Those are super satisfying moments.”

Another was Georgeanne Moline’s ascent to the 2012 London Olympics, where she finished fourth in the 400-meter hurdles. Harvey said he believes in a “100,000 rep rule” to reach full proficiency at a movement — and said Moline was particularly obsessive about repeating Harvey’s technical suggestions.

“You remember Tim Tebow (a Heisman Trophy quarterback with an unorthodox throwing motion)? Well, when that guy left college, they said, ‘Hey, we’re gonna change his throwing pattern, and blah, blah, blah, blah.’ And the biomechanists were just laughing their butts off. Do you understand how many reps that demands? When that guy’s about to be slammed by a 300-pound nose tackle, he’s going back to what he knows. If that’s not his movement, he’s not going to use it.

“So when I teach hurdles and other things, there’s certain movements that have to happen. The 100,000 rep model comes into play, and we’re going to do it, and we’re going to do it, and we’re going to do it.






Former Wildcat Georganne Moline, left, shows UA track and field coach Fred Harvey a gold medal she won in the 400-meter relay at the 2018 IAAF World Indoor Championships. 




“(Moline) was so far away (from the Olympics) but she got there because she was so anal about ‘Coach said to put the leg here, coach said to put the arm here.’”

Still, Harvey said he isn’t better than any other coach at teaching technique, but instead takes pride building relationships with athletes in which they believe he has their best interests in mind and will show them how to get the most from their talent.

“A lot of people, you’ll hear ‘I made this kid do this. I made that.’ No, no, no, no, no, no. You can’t change the genetics of a kid, OK? They either have that ability or they don’t. Your role and responsibility is purely being able to get those young people to realize what their talent levels are. That’s the greatest joy that I think I’ve had.”

Contact sports reporter Bruce Pascoe at bpascoe@tucson.com. On X(Twitter): @brucepascoe



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