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The Milford High School boys volleyball team took the court for the first time Tuesday evening, since one of its team members was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents over the weekend. A judge recently ruled that Marcelo Gomes da Silva, 18, must be kept in Massachusetts for at least 72 hours, after he […]

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The Milford High School boys volleyball team took the court for the first time Tuesday evening, since one of its team members was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents over the weekend. A judge recently ruled that Marcelo Gomes da Silva, 18, must be kept in Massachusetts for at least 72 hours, after he was detained by ICE agents while traveling to volleyball practice Saturday morning, according to friends and family. Despite a loss in the highly anticipated playoff game, Milford students said playing the game for Gomes da Silva meant much more than a win. “That game represented the spirit of Marcelo; he was still there,” said Milford senior Aloiye Okhipo. “We made you proud. We did our best. We showed up for him, you know, and I think he’d be glad people know what’s happening and people want the best for him.”The Milford High School gym was packed Tuesday, with spectators wearing ‘Free Marcelo’ shirts for Gomes da Silva, hoping for his release. Although the game ended in a loss for the Scarlet Hawks, Milford’s opponent, Taunton High School, showed their support during pre-game warmups, wearing T-shirts in support of Gomes da Silva.”It was electric in there. It was like every single chance we got, people were screaming, people were clapping, it was probably one of the best games I’ve seen at Milford High,” said senior Ben Pezza.NewsCenter 5 has learned that Gomes da Silva is being held at an ICE facility in Burlington.A family spokesperson told WCVB that the conditions where Gomes da Silva is being held are not great.”Now they’re on day four of that, and he isn’t eating. Part of that is his anxiety; he can’t. But he’s in terrible conditions. He’s sleeping on the floor,” said Coleen Greco, a parent of one of Gomes da Silva’s volleyball teammates. “I mean, imagine what that must feel like if you can close your eyes for a second and think about what must be going through that kid’s mind.”In a Monday news conference, ICE officials said that they were looking for Gomes da Silva’s father in the traffic stop, but still arrested the high school junior for being undocumented.”We were looking for the father. They made a traffic stop on that vehicle, which was the father’s vehicle. He was driving that vehicle,” acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said. “But like any local law enforcement officer, if you encounter someone who has a warrant or, like I said, is here illegally, we will take action on that.” On Thursday, Gomes da Silva’s attorney, Robin Nice, will argue for his release on bond during an immigration court hearing in Chelmsford. A judge will determine whether or not he can be released, even while deportation proceedings move forward. A statement from Nice regarding the upcoming court hearing read in part: “Marcelo has no criminal history. His strong community ties, consistent academic achievement, and involvement in positive extracurricular and faith-based activities underscore the fact that he poses no danger to the community and is not a flight risk,” Nice said. “We are hopeful the court will recognize this, and grant his release on bond so Marcelo can return to his family and community. The actions by ICE do not make the community safer, they just sow fear among fear among immigrants and their loved ones.”In a Tuesday press conference, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed ‘Operation Patriot,’ an operation that saw ICE and federal partners arrest 1,461 people.”More than half of the nearly 1,500 illegals arrested had significant criminal convictions or charges pending against them,” Leavitt said. “I don’t think anybody in this room wants these types of heinous criminals in your communities.”ICE has not named or identified any of those arrested but says they include drug traffickers, sex offenders, murderers and foreign fugitives. Nice said Gomes da Silva does not have any criminal history and came to the United States from Brazil on a student visa when he was 7.Video: ICE says student detained during traffic stop targeting father The Milford volleyball team spent Monday evening making T-shirts and signs in support of Marcelo’s release. In a statement, they said they’ve been overwhelmed by the support from the community. Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey responded to the detainment, demanding to know more information about why Gomes da Silva was arrested.”I’m disturbed and outraged by reports that a Milford High School student was arrested by ICE on his way to volleyball practice (Saturday). Yet again, local officials and law enforcement have been left in the dark with no heads up and no answers to their questions,” Healey said in a statement Sunday. “I’m demanding that ICE provide immediate information about why he was arrested, where he is and how his due process is being protected.” Hundreds of students at Milford High School staged a walkout Monday to show support for their classmate. Students lined up along West Fountain Street holding signs reading “Free Marcelo” or “I support Marcelo.” Sky 5: Students rally for Marcelo Gomes da Silva with Milford HS walkout

The Milford High School boys volleyball team took the court for the first time Tuesday evening, since one of its team members was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents over the weekend.

A judge recently ruled that Marcelo Gomes da Silva, 18, must be kept in Massachusetts for at least 72 hours, after he was detained by ICE agents while traveling to volleyball practice Saturday morning, according to friends and family.

Despite a loss in the highly anticipated playoff game, Milford students said playing the game for Gomes da Silva meant much more than a win.

“That game represented the spirit of Marcelo; he was still there,” said Milford senior Aloiye Okhipo. “We made you proud. We did our best. We showed up for him, you know, and I think he’d be glad people know what’s happening and people want the best for him.”

The Milford High School gym was packed Tuesday, with spectators wearing ‘Free Marcelo’ shirts for Gomes da Silva, hoping for his release.

Although the game ended in a loss for the Scarlet Hawks, Milford’s opponent, Taunton High School, showed their support during pre-game warmups, wearing T-shirts in support of Gomes da Silva.

“It was electric in there. It was like every single chance we got, people were screaming, people were clapping, it was probably one of the best games I’ve seen at Milford High,” said senior Ben Pezza.

NewsCenter 5 has learned that Gomes da Silva is being held at an ICE facility in Burlington.

A family spokesperson told WCVB that the conditions where Gomes da Silva is being held are not great.

“Now they’re on day four of that, and he isn’t eating. Part of that is his anxiety; he can’t. But he’s in terrible conditions. He’s sleeping on the floor,” said Coleen Greco, a parent of one of Gomes da Silva’s volleyball teammates. “I mean, imagine what that must feel like if you can close your eyes for a second and think about what must be going through that kid’s mind.”

In a Monday news conference, ICE officials said that they were looking for Gomes da Silva’s father in the traffic stop, but still arrested the high school junior for being undocumented.

“We were looking for the father. They made a traffic stop on that vehicle, which was the father’s vehicle. He was driving that vehicle,” acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said. “But like any local law enforcement officer, if you encounter someone who has a warrant or, like I said, is here illegally, we will take action on that.”

On Thursday, Gomes da Silva’s attorney, Robin Nice, will argue for his release on bond during an immigration court hearing in Chelmsford.

A judge will determine whether or not he can be released, even while deportation proceedings move forward.

A statement from Nice regarding the upcoming court hearing read in part:

“Marcelo has no criminal history. His strong community ties, consistent academic achievement, and involvement in positive extracurricular and faith-based activities underscore the fact that he poses no danger to the community and is not a flight risk,” Nice said. “We are hopeful the court will recognize this, and grant his release on bond so Marcelo can return to his family and community. The actions by ICE do not make the community safer, they just sow fear among fear among immigrants and their loved ones.”

In a Tuesday press conference, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed ‘Operation Patriot,’ an operation that saw ICE and federal partners arrest 1,461 people.

“More than half of the nearly 1,500 illegals arrested had significant criminal convictions or charges pending against them,” Leavitt said. “I don’t think anybody in this room wants these types of heinous criminals in your communities.”

ICE has not named or identified any of those arrested but says they include drug traffickers, sex offenders, murderers and foreign fugitives.

Nice said Gomes da Silva does not have any criminal history and came to the United States from Brazil on a student visa when he was 7.

Video: ICE says student detained during traffic stop targeting father

The Milford volleyball team spent Monday evening making T-shirts and signs in support of Marcelo’s release. In a statement, they said they’ve been overwhelmed by the support from the community.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey responded to the detainment, demanding to know more information about why Gomes da Silva was arrested.

“I’m disturbed and outraged by reports that a Milford High School student was arrested by ICE on his way to volleyball practice (Saturday). Yet again, local officials and law enforcement have been left in the dark with no heads up and no answers to their questions,” Healey said in a statement Sunday. “I’m demanding that ICE provide immediate information about why he was arrested, where he is and how his due process is being protected.”

Hundreds of students at Milford High School staged a walkout Monday to show support for their classmate. Students lined up along West Fountain Street holding signs reading “Free Marcelo” or “I support Marcelo.”

Sky 5: Students rally for Marcelo Gomes da Silva with Milford HS walkout



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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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Four Penguins Named CSC Academic All-District®

Story Links The Youngstown State men’s and women’s track and field teams had four student-athletes named to the 2025 Academic All-District® Men’s Track & Field teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, the organization announced on Tuesday. The four student-athletes recognized as some of the nation’s top individuals for their combined performances on […]

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The Youngstown State men’s and women’s track and field teams had four student-athletes named to the 2025 Academic All-District® Men’s Track & Field teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, the organization announced on Tuesday.

The four student-athletes recognized as some of the nation’s top individuals for their combined performances on the track, in the field, and in the classroom were Emily Bee, Nia Williams-Matthews, Ainsley Hamsher and Thomas Caputo.



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Field Hockey’s Siedem and Myklebust to Compete at USA Field Hockey Senior Nexus Championship

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown standouts Mia Karine Myklebust and Kate Siedem have been selected to compete in the 2025 USA Field Hockey Senior Nexus Championship. USA Field Hockey made the announcement on Monday (June 23).   The Senior Nexus Championship begins on July 18 and continues through July 20 at the Virginia Beach Regional Training […]

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown standouts Mia Karine Myklebust and Kate Siedem have been selected to compete in the 2025 USA Field Hockey Senior Nexus Championship. USA Field Hockey made the announcement on Monday (June 23).
 
The Senior Nexus Championship begins on July 18 and continues through July 20 at the Virginia Beach Regional Training Center and features 145 collegiate and post-collegiate players.
 
A step along the Olympic Development Pathway program, the Senior NXC serves as a selection opportunity for the 2025-26 U.S. U-21 Women’s National Team Selection Camps, Junior USWNT Selection Camps, U.S. Women’s National Development Squad and U.S. Women’s National Team.
 
“As a program deeply committed to player development, I’m incredibly proud to see Kate Siedem selected to join MK Myklebust in the U.S. Olympic Development Pathway at the Senior Nexus Tournament this July,” said head coach Britt Broady. “This tournament will be an important final tune-up for MK ahead of the Junior Pan-American Games with the U-21 squad, and a tremendous opportunity for Kate as she positions herself for the next U-21 cycle as current players age out.”
 
Siedem started in all 17 games at Brown as a sophomore in 2024 and has played in every game in her collegiate career. It marks the first USA Field Hockey selection for the Madison, New Jersey native.
 
“I’m very honored and excited to play at the Senior Nexus Championship in July!” said Siedem. “I am looking forward to competing and continuing my development as a player in preparation for our season this fall.”
 
Myklebust was recently named to the United States Under-21 National Team to earn her spot at the Nexus Championship. The Los Gatos, California native was named First Team All-Ivy last fall after leading the Bears with nine goals.
 
There are 40 colleges represented among the 144 players named to the Championship. Brown is one of six Ivy League programs represented along with Princeton (5), Yale (2), Columbia (1), Harvard (1), and Penn (1). Brown is one of 24 programs with multiple selections.
 
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Women’s sport shows ‘unprecedented’ digital growth despite broadcast dip

While broadcast viewership is down 13%, women’s sport’s growth on social platforms such as TikTok and YouTube suggests a different trend is emerging.  Ahead of a bumper summer of sport, the Women’s Sport Trust’s latest visibility report sheds light on what is happening among audiences, broadcasters and digital platforms. According to the analysis, in collaboration […]

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While broadcast viewership is down 13%, women’s sport’s growth on social platforms such as TikTok and YouTube suggests a different trend is emerging. 

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Ahead of a bumper summer of sport, the Women’s Sport Trust’s latest visibility report sheds light on what is happening among audiences, broadcasters and digital platforms.

According to the analysis, in collaboration with insights agency GSIQ, viewership is down year-on-year, with a 13% decline in three-minute UK broadcast reach between January and May 2025. This is the first decline since 2022. However, it doesn’t mean fans aren’t watching and brands shouldn’t be investing.  

The drop in viewership coincides with a 15% reduction in coverage hours and a decline in Barclays Women’s Super League (BWSL) and Guinness Women’s Six Nations (W6N) average audiences.  

Ahead of a bumper summer of sport, the Women’s Sport Trust’s latest visibility report sheds light on what is happening among audiences, broadcasters and digital platforms.

According to the analysis, in collaboration with insights agency GSIQ, viewership is down year-on-year, with a 13% decline in three-minute UK broadcast reach between January and May 2025. This is the first decline since 2022. However, it doesn’t mean fans aren’t watching and brands shouldn’t be investing.  

The drop in viewership coincides with a 15% reduction in coverage hours and a decline in Barclays Women’s Super League (BWSL) and Guinness Women’s Six Nations (W6N) average audiences.  

BWSL’s broadcast audience fell by 35%, while W6N’s reach dropped from 8.1 million to 6.6 million. 

“Progress isn’t linear,” says Women’s Sport Trust CEO Tammy Parlour. “There will be fluctuations and not all metrics will move in the same direction at the same time.”  

However, she describes the broader picture for women’s sport as one of “momentum and opportunity”, noting that investment is continuing to rise. 

Growth in digital

The “unprecedented” growth in digital channels suggests the media mix for women’s sport is evolving.  

The first five months of 2025 saw a 105% increase in TikTok views for the eight most-viewed women’s sport accounts on the platform. On YouTube, this figure is 84%.  

In the UK, BWSL’s digital engagement was the highest, with 56 million TikTok views, 20 million YouTube views and 6 million Instagram engagements. Globally, the Women’s National Basketball Association led the way with 131 million views and the Women’s Tennis Association came out on top on YouTube, with 75% growth to 63 million views.  

“It’s hugely encouraging to see women’s sport thriving on digital platforms, with athletes, teams and leagues leveraging new ways to connect with fans. This ecosystem – built through collaboration between broadcasters, rights holders and platforms – is vital to continuing the sport’s growth,” says Parlour. 

However, she cautions the decline in broadcast viewership is a reminder of the “fierce competition” for audience attention.

“We must ensure that investment in production and distribution keeps pace with fan demand and the quality of the sport on offer,” says Parlour. 

She describes the report as sending a “strong signal” to brands that digital engagement in women’s sport is growing fast and the opportunity to connect with fans, particularly through player-led content, has “never been greater”.

“The upcoming UEFA Women’s EURO will bring a wave of attention, but the real value lies in showing up consistently – not just in the big moments,” Parlour adds. “The brands that invest now, with the right tone and timing, will be the ones that build lasting connections as the audience matures.”





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Water Polo Australia is pleased to announce its team for the 2025 World Aquatics U20 Water Polo Championships.

WPA has selected 14 athletes to compete at the event, which will be held in Salvador, Brazil from 10-16 August 2025.

The team has been selected following a camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.

Water Polo Australia would like to congratulate the following athletes on their selection:

Anneliese Pamp (Sydney Uni, NSW)

Bless Daly (Polo Bears, QLD)

Charley Stephens (Drummoyne, NSW)

Chelsea Johnson (Mermaids, QLD)

Ebony Nash (Sydney Uni, NSW)

Georgia Chapman (Balmain, NSW)

Isabel Scott (Sydney Uni, WA)

Kali-yah Taoso (Mermaids, QLD)

Koko Bacic (Drummoyne, NSW)

Layla Smith (Balmain, NSW)

Samantha Hardingham (Sydney Uni, NSW)

Saskia Dunn (Balmain, NSW)

Sienna Owen (Mermaids, QLD)

Tayla Dawkins (Balmain, SA)

Reserve: Horatia Schlect (Polo Bears, QLD)

Reserve: Matilda Waugh (Balmain, NSW)

Reserve: Sophie Pethers (Balmain, NSW)

 

Head Coach: Dusan Damjanovic (QLD)

 





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5 Rainbow Wahine earn Academic All-District honors

Reading time: < 1 minute Five University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa track and field athletes earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors on June 24, for their accomplishments in the classroom and in competition. Honorees must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher while ranking highly in a regional ranking in their respective events. Track […]

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Five University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa track and field athletes earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors on June 24, for their accomplishments in the classroom and in competition.

Honorees must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher while ranking highly in a regional ranking in their respective events.

Track and Field Honorees

  • Rose Forshaw – Throws
  • Helen Hoadley – Pole Vault
  • Catherine Touchette – Multis
  • Lilian Turban – Jumps/Throws
  • Tara Wyllie – Jumps/Hurdles

This marks the third consecutive year that the Rainbow Wahine have had the maximum number of student-athletes named Academic All-District. Turban earned the honor for the third straight year while Hoadley and Wyllie have claimed the recognition for the second consecutive season.

Read more at Hawaiiathletics.com.



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