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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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Volleyball Announces 2025 Captains – Florida Atlantic University Athletics

BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic volleyball Head Coach Fernanda Nelson announced Victoria Hensley and Isabelle Northam as the team’s captains for the 2025 season on Monday.   “We’re thrilled to announce our captains for the 2025 season,” said Nelson. “These incredible individuals have been instrumental to our volleyball team over the years, consistently strengthening our […]

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BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic volleyball Head Coach Fernanda Nelson announced Victoria Hensley and Isabelle Northam as the team’s captains for the 2025 season on Monday.
 
“We’re thrilled to announce our captains for the 2025 season,” said Nelson. “These incredible individuals have been instrumental to our volleyball team over the years, consistently strengthening our culture and leading by example. Their remarkable dedication and selfless commitment on and off the court have set the standard for us all. I am so excited to watch them lead our strong FAU volleyball team to a special year.”
 
Hensley and Northam were instrumental to the Owls’ success throughout the 2024 season, helping guide the program to its first conference tournament championship appearance since 2005.
 
The Owls’ strong offensive presence is powered by and runs through Hensley. She had a career-best season in 2024 and continues to shine as one of the most prolific setters in Florida Atlantic history. Entering the 2025 season, Hensley ranks sixth in program history in career assists with 2,365. Last season, she led the Owls and the American with an incredible 1,258 assists, ranking third all-time in a single season in program history and 15th nationally. Hensley is also one of the Owls’ back row defensive leaders, ranking third on the team in digs (237) and digs per set (2.24). She also ranks second on the Owls in double-doubles this season, tallying 10 double-doubles with assists and digs. Hensley set numerous career highs in 2024. She dished out a career-best 59 assists during the Owls’ four-set win over Northern Arizona on Sept. 7. She also tied a career-high four blocks, including a career-best four block assists, during the Owls’ three-set sweep over Rice on Oct. 18.
 
Northam anchors the Owls’ stout defense. She led the Owls’ back row last season, recording a team-best 322 digs, averaging 2.95 digs per set. She also finished second on the team in assists, dishing out 67 and averaging 0.61 assists per set, in addition to finishing the year second on the team at the service line, tallying 29 service aces, notching 0.27 aces per set. Northam recorded 16 double-figure dig performances last season, including a season-best 24 digs during the season-opener against Bryant.
 
The 2025 season will officially begin on August 29 as the Owls host their season-opening Florida Atlantic Invitational.
 
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The Citadel Volleyball 2025 Season Preview

Story Links CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel volleyball team is scheduled to begin the 2025 season on Aug. 29.   The Bulldogs start the regular season with the Buccaneer Invitational on Aug. 29. Southern Conference play begins on Sept. 25 against Wofford at McAlister Field House.   The Bulldogs have nine returning players […]

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CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel volleyball team is scheduled to begin the 2025 season on Aug. 29.
 
The Bulldogs start the regular season with the Buccaneer Invitational on Aug. 29. Southern Conference play begins on Sept. 25 against Wofford at McAlister Field House.
 
The Bulldogs have nine returning players from last season and are adding eight new members for the 2025 season, which includes four freshmen and four transfers.
 
Head coach Dave Zelenock on the 2025 season:
 

This year’s team is a fun group. They are young, athletic, and hungry. The gym has a great energy that we haven’t seen in a while. Over the last few years, we’ve gained a lot of experience, which was helpful, but it also led to a lot of load management. This year, we can make more of a push.

 

The extended preseason has allowed our group to spend significantly more time together, free from the distractions of the corps and academics. It has really helped the team bond and prepare for the challenges the year will bring.

 

The preseason will be our chance to experiment with lineups and even positions, as we have many players capable of playing multiple positions. When we get to SoCon, the main challenge will be the team learning and preparing for opponents that most of them have never faced before, but have only observed. With transfers and players taking on new roles, we will have a completely different group on the floor. As a result, we anticipate significant growth as the season progresses. 

 

The goal is always the SoCon tournament, so if we continue to make progress until the end, this group can cause some trouble in the tournament.

 
In the 2024 season, the Bulldogs ended with a 15-14 overall record and an 8-8 conference record. They earned the No. 5 seed in the 2024 Southern Conference Tournament, notably winning a thrilling five-set match against Samford in the first round. The Citadel was knocked out in the semifinals by Mercer.

The Citadel finished the season as the NCAA Statistical Champion for digs per set with 19.44. 

 

Recently promoted associate head coach Erin Kretzschmar begins her fourth season with the Bulldogs.

 

Following the season opener at the Buccaneer Invitational, the Bulldogs will travel for two away matches against Georgia Southern and the College of Charleston. The Bulldogs will finish the non-conference schedule with the Queens Fall Classic and the Wofford Invitational.

 

The Citadel’s first home match is the conference opener against Wofford on Sept. 25. Senior Day is slated for UNCG on Nov. 8. The last match of the season is against Samford, and the 2025 Southern Conference Championships start on Nov. 20 in Asheville, North Carolina.

 



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PRINCETON, NJ — Princeton Council has authorized an $81,200 contract extension for engineering services related to the Grover Avenue Culvert Replacement Project, bringing the total agreement value to $211,137. The municipality originally awarded a professional services contract to Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) in November 2023 for $129,937 over 12 months. The additional funding will support preliminary […]

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PRINCETON, NJ — Princeton Council has authorized an $81,200 contract extension for engineering services related to the Grover Avenue Culvert Replacement Project, bringing the total agreement value to $211,137.

The municipality originally awarded a professional services contract to Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) in November 2023 for $129,937 over 12 months. The additional funding will support preliminary hydraulic and park improvement design work in Grover Park.

The contract extension targets chronic stormwater management problems in Grover Park, where flooding during severe weather events affects both the recreational area and downstream properties along Harrys Brook.

“This contract has to do with planning for better stormwater management in Grover Park, which is desperately needed,” said Councilman David Cohen. “The park floods regularly in extreme storm events and downstream neighbors as well suffer along that branch of Harrys Brook. So I’m really excited to see this first step towards the upgrades to Grover Park, which we’ve been anticipating for a couple of years.”

Harrys Brook Tributary 2 flows through Grover Park between the Princeton Shopping Center and Grover Avenue. The existing culvert system consists of multiple drainage pipes that cannot handle projected future storm flows.

During the design phase, GPI discovered that even upgraded infrastructure cannot prevent all flooding. According to Assistant Municipal Engineer Jim Purcell, future 100-year storm flows based on New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection rainfall projections would still cause flooding without unacceptably impacting a downstream residential property.

“It was determined that flooding of Grover Park will occur in the future, as it does today, during such a storm event,” Purcell explained in a memo to Council.

Rather than attempting to eliminate flooding entirely, the proposed design works with natural water patterns. Plans include:

  • Elevated walkways on boardwalks positioned above flood levels
  • A raised picnic area to remain accessible during high water
  • Rehabilitation of the existing basketball court
  • Playground upgrades designed to withstand flooding
  • Replacement of the footbridge crossing the stream

The comprehensive approach acknowledges that some flooding is inevitable while ensuring park amenities remain functional and safe for residents.



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Women’s Tennis Announces 2025 Fall Schedule – Texas A&M Athletics

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BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M women’s tennis head coach Mark Weaver announced the 2025 fall schedule for the Aggies, featuring nine tournaments and the NCAA Singles & Doubles Championships. 
 

Finishing the season as the No. 2 ranked team, the Aggies start their fall schedule at the ITA All-American Championship in Cary, North Carolina Sept. 20-28. Texas A&M head to two ITF tournaments in California, including the WTT Berkeley Tennis Club in Berkeley Sept. 22-28 and the WTT Bank of Marin W35 in San Rafael Sept. 29-Oct. 5
 

The Maroon & White competes in the ITA Regional Championship in Fort Worth, Oct. 9-14. Looking to close out the fall season strong, Texas A&M participates in the ITA Central Sectional and Conference Masters Championships Nov. 6-9. 
 
ITA All-American Championship

The ITA All-American Championship features 10 singles players and four doubles teams who will qualify for the NCAA Singles & Doubles Championship. 
 
ITA Texas Regional Championship
The ITA Texas Regional Championship features two singles finalists from each region who will compete in the NCAA Singles Championship while the doubles champion will go straight into the NCAA Doubles Championship.
 
ITA Conference Masters
Four singles players will qualify for the NCAA Singles Championship while three doubles teams will compete in the NCAA Doubles Championship. 
 
ITA Central Sectional

Six singles players and three doubles teams from each section will qualify for the NCAA Singles & Doubles Championships. 
 

The Aggies will take part in three fall invitationals. Texas A&M heads to the Rice Invitational, Sept 19-21, followed by the TCU Invitational Oct. 23-26, and the H-E-B Invitational in Waco, Nov. 6-9.  
 

The fall wraps up with the NCAA Singles & Doubles Championships in Orlando, Nov. 18-23. 
 













Sept. 19-21 Rice Invitational Brown Tennis Center Houston, Texas
Sept. 20-28 ITA All-American Championship Cary Tennis Park Cary, N.C.
Sept. 22-28 ITF WTT Berkeley Tennis Club W35 Berkeley Tennis Club Berkeley, Calif.
Sept. 29-Oct. 5 ITF WTT Bank of Marin W35 Marin Tennis Club San Rafael, Calif.
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Oct. 23-26 TCU Invitational Friedman Tennis Center Fort Worth, Texas
Nov. 6-9 H-E-B Invitational Hurd Tennis Center Waco, Texas
Nov. 6-9 ITA Central Sectional Championship Mitchell Tennis Center College Station, Texas
Nov. 6-9 ITA Conference Masters Championship Barnes Tennis Center San Diego, Calif.
Nov. 18-23 NCAA Singles & Doubles Championship USTA National Campus Orlando, Fla.

 
 
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By Chris Parker Lockwood volleyball is looking to defend its district championship with an experienced roster returning this season. “(We are) returning multiple players with varsity experience,” Lockwood head coach Sarah Scott said. “(The) players are willing to move to whatever role the team needs to be successful.” Asa Laster returns for her sophomore season […]

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Lockwood volleyball is looking to defend its district championship with an experienced roster returning this season.

“(We are) returning multiple players with varsity experience,” Lockwood head coach Sarah Scott said. “(The) players are willing to move to whatever role the team needs to be successful.”

Asa Laster returns for her sophomore season after earning Class 1 All-State honors as a freshman. She put down 469 kills with 34 aces to lead Lockwood last season. She was second in digs with 433. Lasater will be a middle/outside hitter.

Libero Peyton Lasater had 500 receptions and 383 digs last season.

Gracyn Clawson led Lockwood with 452 assists last season and returns as a setter in her junior season.

Seniors include Annie Neely (M/OH) and Natalie Wilson (DS). Neely is returning after missing last season with an injury.

Kenna Holman (M/OH), Jessie Thieman (OH) and Reese Whitesell (M/OH) are a trio of returning juniors. Holman is a returning starter who had 84 kills last season. Thieman brings a lot of power with her hitting and had 136 kills as a sophomore. Whitesell has played varsity since her freshman year. She had 263 kills last season.

Sophomores Hadley Abbiatti (setter) and Brynley Ogden (M/OH) round out the key players for Lockwood. Abbiatti saw varsity action as an outside hitter as a freshman, but is moving to setter this season. Ogden returns after an injury her freshman year and brings communication and a positive attitude according to Scott.

Lockwood travels to Stockton for a jamboree on Aug. 26 with Sarcoxie and Stockton. The Tigers open the regular season on Sept. 2 at home against New Heights Christian.





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Story Links KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan gymnastics team finished the year with the second-highest GPA in the sport after posting a 3.8880, while all 20 members of the team earned Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association Individual Academic Honors. The Broncos jumped from 44th last year to second this season after posting its sixth-highest team […]

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KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan gymnastics team finished the year with the second-highest GPA in the sport after posting a 3.8880, while all 20 members of the team earned Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association Individual Academic Honors.

The Broncos jumped from 44th last year to second this season after posting its sixth-highest team GPA since 2015. Western Michigan has been in the Top 5 of the sport’s GPA list in sixth of the last 11 years. 

“Our Bronco gymnasts inspire me every day with their work ethic. To achieve a 3.888 team GPA with 21 student-athletes is an incredible accomplishment, and I’m so proud of how they represent our program and our university. Finishing second in the nation is a direct reflection of the culture our team has built—one where excellence is expected in every area. Our athletes push each other to be their best in the gym and in the classroom. I’m so proud of their hard work and grateful for the support of our academic staff who help make achievements like this possible.”

Booke Gelesko, Julie Korfhage, Patricia Mills, Sarah Moravansky, Reese Samuleson, and Kyler Webster led the way for Western Michigan, all with 4.00 GPAs. Every member of the team at least had a 3.50, while 12 had a 3.80 or higher. 

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