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Lessons Across Generations – Resident News

In honor of Father’s Day, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the dads and granddads who lead with love, wisdom, and quiet strength. From imparting lasting pearls of wisdom to passing down family traditions, their influence runs deep and wide. In this special Resident News feature, we celebrate their stories – heartwarming, humorous, and deeply […]

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Dave Auchter

Dave Auchter of Ortega is a fourth generation Jacksonville native and father to three young adults.

“I have endless reasons to be proud of my children,” he said. “But seeing their compassion for others is humbling and a consistent highlight.”

One of Dave’s life lessons it seems his kids have truly taken to heart is to “be an optimist and always seek to see the best in people.”

Dave’s great-grandfather founded the Auchter Company in 1929, which built many of Jacksonville’s civil and corporate buildings, including City Hall. Dave worked alongside his family for seven years, moving on to roles at a few other Jacksonville companies before assuming his current role as corporate marketing vice president at The Haskell Company.

His deep and active religious faith, nurtured by his mother, is another guiding principle in his life.

“I pray my children find a similar peace and practice in their own lives,” he said.

Now that his kids are grown, Dave finds that family time is especially precious.

“I cherish the rare opportunities we have to be together in the same place,” he said. “Inevitably, someone yells, ‘Group hug!’”

David Barton

Growing up in Jacksonville as a fourth-generation native, David Barton has a deep appreciation for our natural environment, which his two children also share.

“Conserving land for future generations to enjoy and taking good care of the St. Johns River are important,” he said.

The family enjoys camping together, and their outdoor adventures have taken the family across the map: scuba diving in Cozumel, whale watching in Alaska, snow skiing in Steamboat, and exploring Spanish Wells in The Bahamas.

David believes hard work and education build a foundation for success, and the greatest happiness in life are people and the time we get to spend with them.

David reflected proudly, “It’s a joy to raise your children and watch them evolve into their own person.”

Now that they are older, one of his favorite memories was a time they “ignored the traditional hierarchy of the parent-child relationship” and surprised one of his kids with a funny video found on social media, which caused the whole family to erupt in laughter.

“We are four adults now having a great time together,” he said.

Arthur Bides

San Marco resident Arthur Bides said one tradition he hopes his children carry on to future generations is their family’s Filipino heritage.

“I want them to carry the values of respect for elders, shown through gestures like mano po, and the spirit of bayanihan – coming together as a community to help one another,” Arthur said. “I hope they continue to celebrate our fiestas, enjoy lumpia and lechon at family gatherings, and take pride in our language, our stories and the resilience of our people. Passing on our heritage isn’t just about preserving culture – it’s about giving them a strong foundation of identity, pride, and connection.”

Arthur is the president of the Filipino-American Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce and volunteers with many nonprofit organizations, including the Florida Water Environmental Association and the Garden Club of Jacksonville. He names a family vacation to Callaway Gardens as the most meaningful to him as a dad.

“Surrounded by nature, away from the rush of daily life, we had the chance to truly slow down and just be together,” he said. “It was the kind of trip that reminded me what really matters: making memories, being present, and seeing the world through my children’s eyes.”

Bill Cesery

Third generation developer and property manager Bill Cesery of San Marco-based Cesery Companies looks forward to his family business continuing for many years to come.

“My daughter, Christie, has her real estate broker’s license and is working on getting her general contractor’s license – the same two licenses I have,” he said. “Two of my cousins work in the business.”

His grandfather, Angelo, moved his construction to Jacksonville in 1906 to help rebuild after the Great Fire of 1901. Bill’s father, William Sr., began building houses in Arlington in the 1950s; he established Wm R. Cesery Co.
in 1959. In 1976, Bill joined the business as well.

He’s learned many life lessons from his family that he is now passing down to daughter Christie, son Ross and his two grandchildren.

“Always be truthful and treat people fairly and with respect, in business and your personal life,” Bill said.
“Keep a calm demeanor even when things are falling apart.”

Another family tradition is “epic family vacations,” which began with a trip his parents took him and his sisters on to Disneyland in California in 1959 and continues today with, most recently, a trip touring around Australia.

Matt Carlucci

Losing his own father at age 29 has led San Marco resident Matt Carlucci to strive to always be present and vocal with his sons, Matthew and Joseph.

“I tell them often how I love them and how proud I am of them – and I mean it with all my heart,” he said.

Fly fishing and faith are cherished traditions they share now that Matt hopes lives on through his children. “We love to fish together in the mountains in Georgia, Montana and Wyoming, but more importantly, I hope my sons continue to live their lives rooted in faith, compassion, integrity, and public service.” he said. “One is serving on the Jacksonville City Council; the other leads a Burmese outreach ministry through our church. Both are also fourth-generation insurance agents – so service, in many forms, runs marrow deep.”

When it comes to holidays, Thanksgiving is Matt’s favorite. “No stress over gifts – just good food, laughter, and being together,” he said. “Watching my sons joke with each other, seeing them as both grown men and the boys I raised, is a gift I treasure every year.”

Steve Pajcic

Steve Pajcic founded The Law Firm of Pajcic & Pajcic in 1974 with his late brother, Gary. Today, his son Michael practices there as do his three nephews.

Steve was elected to the Florida House of Representatives for six terms and has given millions in support of education. Despite his professional success, he is quick to credit his wife, Anne, for his greatest dad accomplishment:

“Both Michael and Helen fully respect all that their mother contributed to our life by making our home such a welcome and happy home,” he said. “They both put the highest value on what she took care of for us. They are both great cooks, wonderful parents and promoters of family happiness and enrichment, just like their mother.”

The Avondale resident names eating meals together, singing the kids to sleep and playing fun games as a family as the traditions he has passed down to his children.

“There are only three important things in life: doing the right thing, doing the best job you can and having fun,” he said.

And, perhaps, having a sense of humor.

“As a dad, you are always the dumbest one in the family,” he said.

Dr. Josh Rogozinski

San Jose resident Dr. Josh Rogozinski is an orthopedic surgeon working in the family business, Rogozinksi Orthopedic Clinic, alongside his fellow physicians, who also happen to be his brother, his father, his cousin and his uncle, with yet another uncle serving as chief operating officer.

“I believe the sense of duty is one part of fatherhood that never changes across generations,” he said. “I feel personal duty to my kids, Ezekiel, Alexi, Cobie, Quinn, and Ruby, that I have given them the life they each deserve.”

Josh and his wife, Jodi, believe in love and finding love in each other’s differences, which he hopes carries on to their children.

The busy family of seven is comprised of two sets of boy twins and one daughter.

“Despite the cries and screams in this household, I consider myself the luckiest,” Josh said.

The family has found a sweet spot to escape what can be a hectic, everyday life:

“Family beach time at Ponte Vedra Beach, specifically the golden light just before sunset, is a moment together I will always remember,” he said. “Every time we go to the beach at this time, the kids just seem so relaxed, and I personally just want to stop time and spend forever there together!”

Percy Rosenbloom III

The best thing about being a dad for Percy Rosenbloom?

“Becoming a granddad,” he shared proudly of his six grandchildren, courtesy of his children: Christine, Hoyt and Carter.

Percy, who lives in Ortega, founded his company SaniGLAZE International, a tile and hard surface restoration business, in 2000, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, who founded Royal Services in 1914. Royal Services was a janitorial contracting business.

Now, the tradition continues as both his sons are leaders in the family business. Percy strives to set a good example, stay positive and keep moving. A family memory that epitomizes this was a boating trip to the Florida Keys: The family was caught in a thunderstorm and managed to seek limited shelter on a small mangrove island.

“One of my children asked me why God would do such a thing to us,” Rosenbloom recalled. “After some thought, I explained many things happen that we cannot understand, but if we pray, God will listen. He then went into a serious prayer that I found nothing short of amazing and inspirational, given his age at the time. A few minutes after his prayer, the clouds parted, and the sun returned.”

Richard Rosenblum

San Jose resident Richard Rosenblum learned the value of civility from his father and grandfather through their family business, Rosenblum’s. Rosenblum’s has now passed down to Richard’s four children, along with two core values he has impressed upon them:

“Having a good work ethic and treating everyone with respect, from the janitor to the CEO, are two core values I know my kids have learned,” Richard said.

Another lesson he’s passed on to his children is the importance of health and fitness.

“I’ve tried to stay fit for 63 years and set the example of importance of good health and nutrition,” he said.

Sports have been a common thread in the family as they have enjoyed days cheering on the Tampa Bay Rays and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Richard remains present for his children, occasionally doling out nuggets of fatherly advice, including, “Nothing good happens after midnight.”

Though two of his children are now away at college, the kids all FaceTime each other together nearly every night.

“I’m confident they will carry on the importance of family values and closeness with each other,” he said.

Michael Schmidt

Co-owner of Bearded Pig in San Marco, Michael Schmidt is part of a close-knit Jacksonville clan, with his own father living less than one mile away from him and his family.

“I enjoy things I have always done with my father and things I did with my two grandfathers,” he said.

Now, he’s passing down these traditions to his three children, with one-on-one and group activities.

“I hope they remember things we do together and look fondly on all the time we spend together,” he said.

The family’s annual trips to Maine have created special memories.

“We always find new things to do and discover, but also we have our favorite places and things to do,” he said.

Among other lessons, Michael is teaching his children to be thoughtful.

“Measure twice and cut once.” he said. “Seems simple but it speaks to taking your time.”

One thing that never changes about fatherhood is that kids are kids. “They fall, they get up and they learn. As a dad, you just have to let them learn,” he said. “I’m still learning and my dad still lets me ‘fall’ so I can get up.”

Henry Thorpe

For Henry Thorpe of San Jose, fatherhood is a continuous journey of learning.

“One of the goals of life is to be a complete human: someone who is self-aware and confident while also being capable of making room for others to be expressive of themselves,” he said. “I think dads are concerned that they are demonstrating to their children how to be that complete human. The challenge, of course, is that we dads are teaching them even as we ourselves learn.”

One valuable lesson Henry learned from his own father that he is working to pass down to his daughter is the power of kindness and treating others as she’d like to be treated.

“My late dad spoke of times when he was mistreated, and his decision that he would never do the same to someone else,” he said. “I watched him and I can attest to his graciousness and willingness to forgive.”

Henry balances these core values with times to just have fun together.

“One of my favorite memories was going to Fun Spot amusement park in Orlando, just the two of us,” said Henry. “We proceeded to eat all the candy, funnel cake and ice cream we could. We enjoyed the rides, overdid it on the goodies, and had a great day.”

Manny Torres

“One thing my father passed down to me which I emphasize with my two sons is accountability,” said Manny Torres of Granada. “You are responsible for your actions and their results. If you aren’t happy with your results, it’s your responsibility to take different actions.”

His boys’ actions are making him proud, particularly when they feel proud of their own accomplishments. “When I see my sons’ faces [when they’re] doing what they love – whether it’s Alex winning at a water polo tournament or Drew giving a great theatrical performance – that always pulls at my heart strings,” Manny said.

The family recently traveled to the San Francisco Bay area for spring break and the Water Polo Olympic Development Nationals.

Father, mother and son – Manny, Mary Beth and Alex – all play water polo. Some of the best times they enjoy as a family is had during adventurous trips across the country and abroad.

“One tradition in our family is to travel and explore new places as a family,” said Manny. “I hope when my kids get older that they continue this tradition and if I’m lucky… maybe they’ll invite me along as well.”

John Weedon

The three Fs – faith, family and football – have shaped San Jose resident John Weedon as a dad.

“We regularly practice our Catholic faith, stay close with our extended family, and – very proudly – bleed the colors of our favorite teams,” he said. “It’s not just about sports, though – it’s about loyalty, showing up, and having pride in the people and things you love.”

John grew up going to football games with his parents and grandparents.

“My family has had Gators season tickets since the 1950s and Jaguars season tickets since the team’s first season in 1995,” he said. “I went to my first game at 10, but all three of my kids have been going since they were newborns. It’s been a special bond for generations, and I’d love for that tradition to keep going down the line.”

John notes that even as the times evolve, the basics of fatherhood stay consistent.

“The tools might change – our dads had newspapers and long talks in the garage, we’ve got driveway basketball games and post-bedtime snack negotiations – but the basics stay the same: consistency, values, and a united front from both parents, even when you’re trading off good cop and bad cop.”

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Diversity in Aquatics Expands Water Safety Initiatives to the Caribbean, Transforms Lives Across the Diaspora

Diversity in Aquatics’ World Oceans Day event on Grand Anse Beach in Grenada. A young swimmer at the World Oceans Day event by Diversity in Aquatics in Grenada. Groundbreaking Program Reaches 150+ Youths as Organization Expands Life-Saving Mission from US to Caribbean NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — In a powerful […]

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Diversity in Aquatics’ World Oceans Day event on Grand Anse Beach in Grenada.

A young swimmer at the World Oceans Day event by Diversity in Aquatics in Grenada.

Groundbreaking Program Reaches 150+ Youths as Organization Expands Life-Saving Mission from US to Caribbean

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — In a powerful demonstration of community-driven impact, Diversity in Aquatics (DIA) successfully launched its most enterprising international water safety initiative to date, imprinting water safety education on over 150 local children on the island of Grenada, while addressing the critical global crisis of drowning disparities affecting communities of color.

The historic World Oceans Day-timed program at Grand Anse Beach represented more than a single day of programming—it marked a pivotal moment in DIA’s expanding mission to eliminate racial and socioeconomic disparities in water safety education in the United States and across the African Diaspora.

“This is about more than sun and surf—it’s about empowering Grenadian youth with skills that save lives and build community,” said Dr. Miriam Lynch, Executive Director of Diversity In Aquatics. “Though having a close proximity to water, what we have realized is a lot of communities have a disconnect. In Grenada, a significant percentage of the island’s population does not know how to swim. For us, it was really important to bridge that gap to support the mission of teaching water safety while making a connection to the opportunities in aquatics with no borders.”

The comprehensive event featured ocean swim lessons, the island’s largest youth swim meet of the year, water safety workshops, CPR training, snorkeling and sailing coaching.

The organization’s latest initiative comes at a critical moment for water safety advocacy. Each year, approximately 4,000 people in the U.S. die from unintentional drowning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—with Black, Indigenous, and low-income communities disproportionately affected. After decades of decline, drowning rates began rising again following the onset of the COVID‑19 pandemic, widening racial and ethnic disparities nationally.

Globally, the crisis is just as alarming. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 300,000 people drown annually, with children among the most at risk.

The urgency to address this issue has only increased following the Trump administration’s recent decision to disband the CDC’s drowning prevention team, leaving a gap in federal research and support. Community-based organizations like DIA have become critical to filling that gap. Its culturally grounded approach offers a proven, community-centered model for change.

“We’re not just teaching swimming skills—we’re rebuilding generational relationships with water,” said Dr. Lynch.

INNOVATIVE, TRAUMA INFORMED APPROACH SETS NEW STANDARD
What distinguishes DIA’s work is its recognition of the historical trauma surrounding water in communities of color. The Grenada event featured a powerful session led by Dr. Fran Jackson of Spelman College, exploring the lasting impact of the transatlantic slave trade. The discussion touched on cultural disconnection, shifts in family dynamics, and the deep trauma connected to water, especially comparing experiences in the U.S. and the Caribbean.

Following that, Thaddeus Gamory, founder of BlueMindfulness, took participants through a trauma-informed session of breathwork and ocean-based healing exercises inspired by ancestral water traditions. Designed for BIPOC communities, the session aimed to help people reconnect with water and begin releasing generational fears tied to that legacy.

This trauma-informed methodology, combined with practical CPR training, swim instruction and community engagement, created what local partners described as “a reclaiming of our relationship with the ocean.”

“There is so much potential for long-term impact and a seismic change in aquatics,“ said Gamory. “Everything starts with learning to swim and being safe in the water. We’re already contributing to it and the potential for it to grow is substantial – as a matter of fact, it’s already in motion.”

SCALING IMPACT THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Diversity in Aquatics has partnered with several organizations to raise awareness and expand equitable access to aquatics, working to eliminate disparities in drowning. In collaboration with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Olympic gold medalist Cullen Jones, the organization advances water safety education in historically underserved communities, breaking down systemic barriers and creating pathways for lifelong aquatic engagement.

DIA’s recent success in Grenada builds on a robust network of institutional partnerships that are reshaping aquatic education across the United States and beyond. HBCUs, too, are driving nationwide change in the water safety arena with national partnership launches including:
-$1 million, 10-year USA Swimming partnership funding programs at Cheyney University, Norfolk State, Texas Southern and other HBCUs, reaching over 2,000 students
-Howard University water polo team relaunch in 2024, supported by DIA and USA Water Polo
-Historic American Red Cross partnership establishing the first Instructor Trainer Academy at an HBCU (Bowie State University), expanding certified -instructor pipelines in underserved communities
-Annual HBCU Water Safety Festival convening students, alumni and experts for workshops and community engagement

MEASURABLE IMPACT AND FUTURE EXPANSION
The organization’s data-driven approach demonstrates tangible results:
-Over 2,000 HBCU students reached through swimming programs
-150+ youth served in 4-hour, single-day Grenada event
-Expanding Caribbean presence through local partnerships

“The most rewarding part is community and collaboration,” said Dr. Lynch. “To see people and organizations come together to give back to the youth, seeing the happy faces and proud parents has been the most rewarding for all of us.”

LOOKING AHEAD: A MOVEMENT BEYOND BORDERS
As DIA expands its reach across the Caribbean and strengthens its U.S. institutional partnerships, the organization is positioning itself as a global leader in culturally-responsive water safety education. Its success in Grenada serves as a blueprint for future international expansion while deepening impact in historically underserved communities. The organization’s holistic approach—combining practical skills training, trauma-informed healing, community partnerships, and institutional change—offers a replicable model for addressing water safety disparities worldwide.

“The tides are turning,” Dr. Lynch concluded. “Through education, community, and culturally rooted care, we’re ensuring that water isn’t a barrier—it’s a bridge to empowerment, health, and generational healing.”

About Diversity in Aquatics:
Diversity in Aquatics is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization committed to promoting equitable access, education, and leadership in aquatic spaces. From grassroots swim lessons to institutional partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and national organizations, DIA works to eliminate racial and socioeconomic disparities in water safety, ensuring that all communities can safely and confidently experience the power of water.

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Fox in the US has bought streaming platform Caliente TV Fox in the US has acquired Mexican sports-skewing channel and streaming platform Caliente TV, and appointed veteran executive Carlos Martinez to oversee the company’s broadcast strategy in Latin America. In his new role as executive VP and MD, Latin America, Martinez will oversee the transition […]

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Fox in the US has bought streaming platform Caliente TV

Fox in the US has acquired Mexican sports-skewing channel and streaming platform Caliente TV, and appointed veteran executive Carlos Martinez to oversee the company’s broadcast strategy in Latin America.

In his new role as executive VP and MD, Latin America, Martinez will oversee the transition as Fox takes over Caliente and prepares to launch the service in Central America.

He has previously held executive roles at companies such as Turner Broadcasting System, Discovery and Fox.

His remit includes leading operations of the new Fox channels and platforms in Mexico and Central America, which are expected to employ more than 350 people.

Fox said the deal, financial details of which have not been disclosed, expands its sports broadcasting footprint in Mexico.

The company plans to develop a multi-platform business that will include the launch of a new pay TV channel and an SVoD platform, enabling it to produce and distribute around 3,000 hours of original sports content.

The deal also sees Fox take over Caliente’s lucrative portfolio of premium sports rights, which includes coverage of the English Premier League and FA Cup, the UEFA Champions League and France’s Ligue 1.

Fox is looking to bolster its digital sports content offering as streaming platforms continue to muscle in on the hotly contested sector. In the US in particular, streaming is becoming the favoured way to consume content. Earlier this week, a report from Nielson revealed that streaming has outpaced the combined share of broadcast and cable TV viewing for the first time in the US.

Fox plans to launch direct-to-consumer streaming platform Fox One later this year and already owns AVoD offering Tubi.

Martinez said: “Fox’s investment to acquire Caliente TV reflects our commitment to building a leading sports streaming business in Mexico with massive audience reach, a robust sports rights portfolio and an impressive roster of exclusive sports leagues and talent.”

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Texas Tech records another record-breaking GPA

LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech Athletics announced its spring academic accomplishments Friday, which was highlighted by the highest spring semester GPA on record and the second-highest term GPA in history. Texas Tech recorded a 3.38 term GPA among its more than 400 student-athletes this spring, which narrowly trailed the department overall record of 3.39 that […]

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LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech Athletics announced its spring academic accomplishments Friday, which was highlighted by the highest spring semester GPA on record and the second-highest term GPA in history.

Texas Tech recorded a 3.38 term GPA among its more than 400 student-athletes this spring, which narrowly trailed the department overall record of 3.39 that was only this past fall. The successful semester raised the department’s cumulative GPA to 3.41, which is the highest on record, breaking the previous mark of 3.40 that was also set this past fall.

This is the 21st-consecutive semester Texas Tech’s student-athletes have boasted at least a 3.0 department GPA, continuing its trend of academic success. In total, 12 of 13 athletic teams finished with a spring term and cumulative GPA over 3.0 with three of those programs – women’s track and field, football and women’s basketball – recording the highest spring semester GPA on record. For the women’s track and field program, it was the highest term GPA on record, regardless of semester.

The Texas Tech men’s tennis team led the department with a 3.75 spring GPA followed by women’s golf (3.73), soccer (3.70), women’s tennis (3.57), volleyball (3.48), women’s track and field (3.46), men’s golf (3.46) and women’s basketball (3.37). The Texas Tech softball program, amid its eventual run to the championship series of the Women’s College World Series, notched a 3.33 term GPA and was one of eight programs with at least a 3.40 cumulative GPA.

Texas Tech had three teams – women’s track and field, men’s tennis and women’s basketball – post the highest spring cumulative GPA on record. The soccer program continues to boast the department’s highest cumulative GPA at 3.76 followed by women’s golf (3.70), men’s tennis (3.61), women’s tennis (3.59), women’s track and field (3.51) and men’s golf (3.49), volleyball (3.45) and softball (3.40).

In total, Texas Tech had 93 student-athletes – 25 percent of the population – record a perfect 4.0 GPA, its highest percentage on record for any term. Texas Tech also had 82 percent of its student-athletes – 309 in total – finish with at least a 3.0 term GPA, which, again, was the highest percentage on record. The list of accomplishments also featured 63 student-athletes on the President’s List and 92 student-athletes recognized on the Dean’s List.

Texas Tech capped the semester with 49 of its student-athletes across 12 sports earning their degrees. Among the new Texas Tech graduates, the group combined for an impressive 3.45 cumulative GPA. A full list of graduates is located below.

Texas Tech student-athletes have a dedicated staff at the Marsha Sharp Center who guide each student-athlete to success from the time of enrollment to graduation. The Marsha Sharp Center provides space for private study, computer labs, supplemental instruction classrooms and private conferencing areas for tutoring and mentoring appointments.

Note: For reporting purposes, the sport of track and field was combined into two teams based on gender, using rosters from indoor, outdoor and cross country seasons.

TEXAS TECH SPRING GRADUATES

Baseball – Carson Baugh, Austin Green, Drew Woodcox

Football – Chief Collins, Gage Elder, Charles Esters III, Jackson Knotts, Jurrien Loftin, Behren Morton, Sterling Porcher, Charles Robinson, Caleb Rodkey, Cam’Ron Valdez

Men’s Basketball – Chance McMillian

Men’s Golf – Matthew Comegys, Baard Skogen

Men’s Tennis – Takeyasu Sekiguchi, Tyler Stewart

Men’s Track & Field – Tyler Stewart, Samuel Bennett, Garison Breeding, Stacy Brown Jr., Omamuyovwi Erhire, Demitrius Guerrero, Cole Omlin, Sincere Rhea, Oscar Rodriguez, Liam Walsh

Soccer – Faith Nguyen, Cassie Taylor

Softball – Erna Carlin

Volleyball – Emily Merrick

Women’s Basketball – Jordyn Merritt, Denae Fritz

Women’s Golf – Libby Fleming, Kylee Loewe, Chelsea Romas

Women’s Track & Field – Nakacee McNab, Destiny Smith, Fanny Arendt, Olivia Cade, Alyssa Colbert, McKenzie Davis, Victoria Gorlova, Alexis Ivy, Melanie Jacobs, Madeline McElroy, Edna Rotich, Sarah Zdansky

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Spring volleyball champions | News, Sports, Jobs

Purple Invasion won the Spring 2025 6th-8th Grade CBRC Co-ed Volleyball Net Wars Conference championship. Team members include (from left): First row—Mileah Reighard, Jackie Robertson, Josie Dumm, Logan Settle, coach Cory Geishauser. Second row—Coach Greg Conrad, Elena Baughman, Sydney Burns, Kaley Misiura, Leah Musselman, Jayden Pooley, coach Andrea Lascoli. Courtesy photo Gold Rush won the […]

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Gold Rush won the Spring 2025 6th-8th Grade CBRC Co-ed Volleyball Spike City Conference championship. Team members include (from left): First row—Gracie Husted, Gage Stephens, Gavin Stephens, Hayden Stephens. Second row—Coach Greg Conrad, Hendrix Bacon, Evy Bunk, Itzabella Cosme, Sydney Dalton, Matthew Eckenrode, coach Cory Geishauser.

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Gold Rush won the Spring 2025 6th-8th Grade CBRC Co-ed Volleyball Spike City Conference championship. Team members include (from left): First row–Gracie Husted, Gage Stephens, Gavin Stephens, Hayden Stephens. Second row–Coach Greg Conrad, Hendrix Bacon, Evy Bunk, Itzabella Cosme, Sydney Dalton, Matthew Eckenrode, coach Cory Geishauser.

Purple Invasion won the Spring 2025 6th-8th Grade CBRC Co-ed Volleyball Net Wars Conference championship. Team members include (from left): First row–Mileah Reighard, Jackie Robertson, Josie Dumm, Logan Settle, coach Cory Geishauser. Second row–Coach Greg Conrad, Elena Baughman, Sydney Burns, Kaley Misiura, Leah Musselman, Jayden Pooley, coach Andrea Lascoli.

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Published Thursday, June 19, 2025 | 9:45 p.m. (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, June 21 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 11 p.m. FS2 — AFL: Gold Coast at Greater Western Sydney AUTO RACING 8:55 a.m. FS1 — FIM MotoGP: The Brembo Grand Prix of Italy – Sprint Race, Tuscany, Italy 10 […]

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AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S)

11 p.m.

FS2 — AFL: Gold Coast at Greater Western Sydney

AUTO RACING

8:55 a.m.

FS1 — FIM MotoGP: The Brembo Grand Prix of Italy – Sprint Race, Tuscany, Italy

10 a.m.

FS1 — NXT IndyCar Series: Practice, Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis.

11 a.m.

FS1 — NTT IndyCar Series: Practice, Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis.

12:35 p.m.

PRIME VIDEO — NASCAR Cup Series: Practice, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, Pa.

1:30 p.m.

FS1 — NXT IndyCar Series: Qualifying, Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis.

1:45 p.m.

PRIME VIDEO — NASCAR Cup Series: Qualifying, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, Pa.

2:30 p.m.

FS1 — NTT IndyCar Series: Qualifying, Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis.

3:30 p.m.

CW — NASCAR Xfinity Series: The Explore the Pocono Mountains 250, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, Pa.

9 p.m.

FS2 — ARCA Menards Series: The Shore Lunch 250 presented by Dutch Boy at Elko Speedway, Elko Speedway, Elko New Market, Minn.

BEACH VOLLEYBALL

1 p.m.

CW — AVP League: Week 4 – Day 1, East Hampton, N.Y.

CFL FOOTBALL

4 p.m.

CBSSN — Ottawa at Calgary

7 p.m.

CBSSN — Winnipeg at B.C.

COLLEGE BASEBALL

7 p.m.

ESPN — Men’s College World Series – Final: Coastal Carolina vs. LSU, Game 1, Omaha Neb.

ESPNU — Men’s College World Series – Final: Coastal Carolina vs. LSU, Game 1, Omaha Neb. (UmpCast)

FOOTBALL (WOMEN’S)

3 p.m.

ESPN2 — 2025 WNFC IX Cup Championship: Washington vs. Texas, Frisco, Texas

GOLF

1 p.m.

GOLF — PGA Tour: The Travelers Championship, Third Round, TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, Conn.

1:30 p.m.

NBC — LPGA Tour: The 2025 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship: Third Round, Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco, Frisco, Texas

3 p.m.

CBS — PGA Tour: The Travelers Championship, Third Round, TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, Conn.

GOLF — PGA Tour Champions: The Kaulig Companies Championship, Third Round, Firestone Country Club South Course, Akron, Ohio

HORSE RACING

9 a.m.

NBC — Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series: The Royal Ascot, Ascot Racehorse, Ascot, United Kingdom

12:30 p.m.

FS1 — NYRA: America’s Day at the Races

1:30 p.m.

FS2 — NYRA: America’s Day at the Races

LACROSSE (MEN’S)

4 p.m.

ESPN — PLL: New York vs. Philadelphia, Baltimore

7 p.m.

ESPN2 — PLL: Boston vs. Maryland, Baltimore

MIXED MARTIALS ARTS

Noon

ESPN — UFC Fight Night Prelims: Undercard Bouts, Baku, Azerbaijan

3 p.m.

ABC — UFC Fight Night Main Card: Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. (Light Heavyweights), Baku, Azerbaijan

MLB BASEBALL

Noon

MLBN — Regional Coverage: Detroit at Tampa Bay (12:10 p.m.) OR Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees (1:05 p.m.)

4 p.m.

FS1 — Texas at Pittsburgh

7 p.m.

FOX — Regional Coverage: Kansas City at San Diego OR N.Y Mets at Philadelphia

10 p.m.

MLBN — Regional Coverage: Washington at L.A. Dodgers (10:10 p.m.) OR Cleveland at Athletics (10:05 p.m.)

RUGBY (MEN’S)

5:30 a.m.

FS2 — NRL: Melbourne at South Sydney

1 p.m.

ESPN2 — MLR Eastern Conference Final: Chicago at New England

9 p.m.

ESPN2 — MLR Western Conference Final: Houston at Utah

SOCCER (MEN’S)

7 p.m.

FS1 — CONCACAF Gold Cup Group Stage: Curacao vs. Canada, Group B, Houston

9 p.m.

TBS — FIFA Club World Cup Group Stage: CA River Plate vs. CF Monterrey, Group E, Pasadena, Calif.

TRUTV — FIFA Club World Cup Group Stage: CA River Plate vs. CF Monterrey, Group E, Pasadena, Calif.

10 p.m.

FS1 — CONCACAF Gold Cup Group Stage: Honduras vs. El Salvador, Group B, Houston

SOCCER (WOMEN’S)

7:30 p.m.

ION — NWSL: Bay FC at NJ/NY Gotham FC

10 p.m.

ION — NWSL: Chicago at Portland

SOFTBALL

5 p.m.

ESPNU — Athletes Unlimited: Talons vs. Volts, Norman, Okla.

7 p.m.

MLBN — Athletes Unlimited: Bandits vs. Blaze, Wichita Kansas

TENNIS

6 a.m.

TENNIS — London-ATP, Halle-ATP, Berlin-WTA, Nottingham-WTA Semifinals

6 a.m. (Sunday)

TENNIS — London-ATP, Halle-ATP, Berlin-WTA, Nottingham-WTA Finals

VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S)

10:30 a.m.

CBSSN — FIVB Nations League Pool Play: Netherlands vs. U.S., Pool 6, Belgrade, Serbia

WNBA BASKETBALL

1 p.m.

ABC — Phoenix at Chicago

8 p.m.

NBATV — Los Angeles at Minnesota

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Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts

Sunday, June 22

AUTO RACING

7:30 a.m.

FS1 — FIM MotoGP: The Brembo Grand Prix of Italy, Tuscany, Italy

10 a.m.

FS1 — NTT IndyCar Series: Warmup, Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis.

11 a.m.

FS1 — NXT IndyCar Series: The Grand Prix at Road America, Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis.

Noon

CBS — ABB FIA Formula-E: The Jakarta Grand Prix – Round 12, North Jakarta, Indonesia (Taped)

NBC — IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship: The Saleh’s Six Hours of Glen, Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen, N.Y.

1:30 p.m.

FOX — NTT IndyCar Series: The Xpel Grand Prix at Road America, Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis.

2 p.m.

FS1 — NHRA: Qualifying, Virginia Motorsports Park, North Dinwiddie, Va. (Taped)

PRIME VIDEO — NASCAR Cup Series: The Great American Getaway 400 Presented by VISITPA.COM, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, Pa.

4 p.m.

CBSSN — FIM Motocross: The MX2, Matterly Basin, Great Britain (Taped)

FOX — NHRA: The Virginia NHRA Nationals, Virginia Motorsports Park, North Dinwiddie, Va.

5 p.m.

CBSSN — FIM Motocross: The MXGP, Matterly Basin, Great Britain (Taped)

BEACH VOLLEYBALL

1 p.m.

CBSSN — AVP League: Week 4 – Day 2, East Hampton, N.Y.

BIG3 BASKETBALL

1 p.m.

CBS — Week 2: Detroit Amps vs. Miami 305, Boston Ball Hogs vs. DMV Trilogy, Houston Rig Hands vs. Chicago Triplets, L.A. Riot vs. Dallas Power, Baltimore

COLLEGE BASEBALL

2:30 p.m.

ABC — Men’s College World Series – Final: LSU vs. Coastal Carolina, Game 2, Omaha, Neb.

ESPNU — Men’s College World Series – Final: LSU vs. Coastal Carolina, Game 2, Omaha, Neb. (UmpCast)

GOLF

1 p.m.

GOLF — PGA Tour: The Travelers Championship, Final Round, TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, Conn.

3 p.m.

CBS — PGA Tour: The Travelers Championship, Final Round, TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, Conn.

GOLF — PGA Tour Champions: The Kaulig Companies Championship, Final Round, Firestone Country Club South Course, Akron, Ohio

NBC — LPGA Tour: The 2025 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship: Final Round, Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco, Frisco, Texas

HORSE RACING

12:30 p.m.

FS1 — NYRA: America’s Day at the Races

2 p.m.

FS2 — NYRA: America’s Day at the Races

4 p.m.

FS1 — NYRA: America’s Day at the Races

LACROSSE (MEN’S)

Noon

ABC — PLL: Utah vs. Denver, Baltimore

MLB BASEBALL

1:30 p.m.

MLBN — Regional Coverage: Texas at Pittsburgh (1:35 p.m.) OR Atlanta at Miami (1:40 p.m.)

4:30 p.m.

MLBN — Regional Coverage: Kansas City at San Diego (4:10 p.m.) OR Boston at San Francisco (4:05 p.m.)

7 p.m.

ESPN — N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia

ESPN2 — N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia (StatCast)

NBA BASKETBALL

8 p.m.

ABC — NBA Finals: Indiana at Oklahoma City, Game 7

SOCCER (MEN’S)

3 p.m.

TNT — FIFA Club World Cup Group Stage: Real Madrid vs. CF Pachuca, Group H, Charlotte, N.C.

TRUTV — FIFA Club World Cup Group Stage: Real Madrid vs. CF Pachuca, Group H, Charlotte, N.C.

7 p.m.

FOX — CONCACAF Gold Cup Group Stage: U.S. vs. Haiti, Group D, Arlington, Texas

FS1 — CONCACAF Gold Cup Group Stage: Saudi Arabia vs. Trinidad and Tobago, Group D, Las Vegas

9 p.m.

TNT — FIFA Club World Cup Group Stage: Manchester City vs. Al Ain FC, Group G, Atlanta

TRUTV — FIFA Club World Cup Group Stage: Manchester City vs. Al Ain FC, Group G, Atlanta

10 p.m.

FS1 — CONCACAF Gold Cup Group Stage: Mexico vs. Costa Rica, Group A, Las Vegas

FS2 — CONCACAF Gold Cup Group Stage: Dominican Republic vs. Suriname, Group A, Arlington, Texas

SOCCER (WOMEN’S)

10 p.m.

CBSSN — NWSL: Washington at San Diego

SOFTBALL

7 p.m.

ESPNU — Athletes Unlimited: Talons vs. Volts, Norman, Okla.

TENNIS

6 a.m.

TENNIS — London-ATP, Halle-ATP, Berlin-WTA, Nottingham-WTA Finals

11:30 a.m.

TENNIS — Bad Hoburg-WTA Early Rounds

5:30 a.m. (Monday)

TENNIS — Eastbourne-ATP/WTA, Mallorca-ATP, Bad Homburg-WTA Early Rounds

6 a.m. (Monday)

TENNIS — Eastbourne-ATP/WTA, Mallorca-ATP, Bad Homburg-WTA Early Rounds

VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S)

10:30 a.m.

CBSSN — FIVB Nations League Pool Play: France vs. U.S., Pool 6, Belgrade, Serbia

WNBA BASKETBALL

3 p.m.

ESPN — Indiana at Las Vegas

7 p.m.

NBATV — New York at Seattle

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Mason Lawyer enters transfer portal, latest WSU track & field casualty – The Daily Evergreen

Sprinter Mason Lawyer announced yesterday that he has entered the transfer portal and will be leaving WSU ahead of his senior year. The decision was announced on a post to his personal Instagram account. It is the latest casualty of WSU’s track and field program, which recently announced it would be shifting to a distance-focused […]

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Sprinter Mason Lawyer announced yesterday that he has entered the transfer portal and will be leaving WSU ahead of his senior year.

The decision was announced on a post to his personal Instagram account. It is the latest casualty of WSU’s track and field program, which recently announced it would be shifting to a distance-focused approach.

“I’m grateful for the memories, growth, and relationships built during my time here,” Lawyer wrote. “Due to a recent program change, I’ve decided to enter the portal.”

Lawyer cited the program changes as his reasoning to enter the portal. Specifically, WSU made the decision to eliminate field events from its track and field team, effective immediately, according to Monday’s press release.

Lawyer, being a sprinter, would have still been able to compete at WSU, but would have had his events limited.

In 2025, Lawyer qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, where he finished 15th in the 100-meter dash, 17th in the 200-meter dash and 20th in the 4 x 100-meter relay.

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