Naperville North takes a dive in the pool one last time in the third place game of the IHSA girls water polo state series. The Huskies are looking to end the season and head Coach Andy McWhirter’s career on a high note as they take on York. After defeating Fremd in the quarterfinals, North fell to Stevenson 9-7 in the semifinals. The Dukes are coming off a semifinal loss to Lyons Township earlier in the day. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.

Both teams are even at one until Payton Schrier from the Huskies breaks the tie by scoring on the penalty shot.

Podkasik duo steals the show for the Huskies

More from Naperville North this time with Mia Podkasik who receives the Natalie Brown dry pass and connects for the goal.

Then the other Podkasik in Ava, takes notes from sister Mia and fires a dart into the back of the net for a 4-2 Huskie lead.

York cuts into the deficit with Haylie Morgan lobbing to leading scorer Emily Jensen who targets the left corner to make it a one-goal game.

The Huskies answer the call as Cate Czochora lobs her shot past the goalie for some breathing room.

Right before the half the Huskies add on another tally with Molly Depies finding Ava Podkasik and launches her shot in for the goal. North holds an 8-4 lead at the break.

York tallies some goals to stay in it

The Dukes start the second half on a positive note thanks this goal by Natalie Tuerk to get York back in it.

Then they get a turnover on defense and once in transition, Jensen capitalizes with yet another goal. York trail 9-6 as we head to the fourth.

However, the Huskies stay on pace as Mia Podkasik steals the momentum back with a big time goal to push the lead up to 10-6.

Naperville North girls water polo captures 2025 IHSA third place trophy

Later on Schrier seals the deal with a skipper and that helps Naperville North secure the girls water polo third place trophy by the score of 12-9 over York. The Huskies send retiring head coach Andy McWhirter out with a bang for his 549th career win. The Huskies finish the regular season with a final record of 28-7-1.

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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX)— Junior college baseball is back on the Western Slope, and with 10 teams in town for the JUCO World Series, one local training facility is quickly becoming a go-to hub for players looking to stay sharp — and level up.

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Armor Athletics, a Grand Junction-based sports training facility, is buzzing with activity this week as JUCO teams utilize the space to prepare for one of the biggest stages in junior college baseball. For facility owner Brett Armour, the moment is both personal and inspiring.

“As the JUCO guys are training, I’m showing our local players how quiet and controlled their movements are,” Armour said. “This is their job right now to be great at baseball.”

Located in the heart of town, Armor Athletics isn’t just hosting visiting collegiate talent it’s shaping the next generation of Western Slope athletes.

Armour says the goal has always been to provide Western Slope athletes with opportunities comparable to those in larger cities.

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“There are a lot of good athletes out here,” he said. “They just need exposure and the right resources to develop. That’s what we’re trying to provide.”

As teams from across the country arrive for the JUCO World Series, some are turning to Armor Athletics as their training base. For Armour, it’s a rewarding full-circle moment.

“It’s flattering, especially knowing these players come from programs with high-end facilities,” he said. “When they come here and are impressed that tells me we did something right.”

He adds that the facility was never meant to be just “good enough.”

“We set out to build something great and to maintain that standard every day,” Armour said.

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For many junior college athletes, the road to Grand Junction has been anything but easy.

“JUCO baseball is different. It’s gritty, it’s a grind not a lot of glamour,” Armour said. “You become brothers chasing a national title. That’s what makes this tournament special.”

As the JUCO World Series kicks off, it’s clear that Grand Junction’s role in junior college baseball isn’t just about hosting it’s about growing the game, one athlete at a time.

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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.

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 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.

Updated: 8:18 PM EDT May 25, 2025

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.

WELLINGTON, Fla. —

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.

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.

*–state record

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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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.’

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.

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.

‘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.’ 

Andy Rollé for European Aquatics