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Moesha Johnson Leads Women’s Field with Gold in Setúbal

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Olympic silver medallist Johnson wasn’t sure if she’d make it to the start line in Setúbal after battling illness for the last few days, and says her goal coming into today was just to ‘survive’.

“In all honesty, I’d actually been battling illness into this and the plan was just to survive basically until the end. I think it just shows how strong I am even under not ideal conditions”.

The gold medal winner from Somabay did far more than just survive, dominating the second half of the race after working her way up from 16th position at the halfway point. Working alongside Taddeucci and Monaco’s Lisa Pou, they formed a small gap from the pack in the fifth lap, edging away with each stroke before veteran Jouisse cemented herself back in the top three.

Johnson made her move for the gold on the penultimate lap, moving to the front and stretching the athletes behind her into single file racing. “To hold two laps in the front was definitely not what I expected”, she said.

“Once I was leading the last lap, I thought well let’s just hold on. I saw they were in single file behind me and basically once you’re in single file, unless I dropped my pace drastically then, it’s really hard to pass. So I just backed myself a little bit, but also was very very careful with how I did the race because of the way I came into this [event].”

Taddeucci, who joined Johnson on the podium at the Paris Olympic Games, maintained a leading position throughout the race in what was a commanding display from the Italian.

After a blistering first lap from Sprint Lap winner, Japan’s Airi Ebina – who crossed through the first timing gate 40 seconds quicker than the men’s field earlier today (17:27.50) – Taddeucci was provoked to respond early in the race. Respond she did, attacking the race from the start in what has become a signature tactic for the 28-year-old.

Taking a completely different tack was France’s Jouisse, who took bronze in 1:53:43.10. Following her triple sweep at the French National Open Water Championships last week (3km, 5km, 10km), Jouisse adds to her collection of eight World Cup medals.

“[The conditions] were the same with the current changing during the race and some waves. I think on the first lap that it was really wavy which was a bit scary actually. The water temperature was changing; at the end of the fourth buoy that was warm, and then cold so we froze – I couldn’t even feel my feet anymore!” she said.

Speaking on the pace of the first lap, she said: “I never play for the sprint on the first lap. But I didn’t expect it to go that fast actually. Normally it goes fast and then it slows down a little bit, but it didn’t. I don’t know what I split for the first three laps, but I was really, really in the back.

“At some point, I saw that the pack broke a little bit and I was at the beginning of the second pack so I thought, okay, you’ve got to move right now and if not you’re out. With the current and everything, if you lose the front, there’s a high chance that you never come back.”

Strong performances from Germany’s Lea Boy and Monaco’s Lisa Pou, who finished in 5th (1:53:49.50) and 8th (1:53:53.60) respectively, saw them in contention for medals at different points. Pou led a split pack on the fourth lap, which dictated a big change in the race standings following a sharp turn at one of the buoys.

Boy maintained her position in the top 10 throughout the majority of the race, finishing strong down the home straight to touch just behind fourth place finisher, Viktoria Mihalyvari-Farkas of Hungary (1:53:44.80).

Ibiza champion Angela Martinez-Guillen (ESP) touched home in sixth place (1:53:50.40) while seventh went to Germany’s Celine Rieder, the silver medallist from Ibiza which marked her first international open water individual medal (1:53:50.80).

Racing continues in Setúbal tomorrow with the Men’s and Women’s 3km Knockout Sprint races, the heats of which get underway at 11:00 and 13:00 (local time), respectively.

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Wisconsin lands All-American middle blocker Jaela Auguste via portal

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Former Florida middle blocker Jaela Auguste has committed to the Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team.
Auguste was a 2025 AVCA third-team All-American and the SEC’s 2024 freshman of the year.
The 6-foot-2 transfer has two seasons of eligibility remaining.

Wisconsin volleyball has made its first big splash in the transfer portal.

Ex-Florida middle blocker Jaela Auguste has committed to the Badgers via the transfer portal, she announced on Instagram on Dec. 20.

Auguste was a 2025 AVCA third-team All-American after averaging 2.69 kills per set and 0.98 blocks per set while hitting .344. Her hitting percentage was eighth-best in the SEC this season. She also was the SEC’s 2024 freshman of the year after starting in 29 matches and hitting .404.

“So beyond excited to announce my commitment to Wisconsin!” Auguste said in her Instagram post. “So grateful to be able to continue my career at such a great program! Thank you to all the people who have helped and believed in me through this process!!”

The 6-foot-2 middle blocker has two seasons of eligibility remaining. She fills a key void for the 2026 Badgers, as starting middle blockers Carter Booth and Alicia Andrew were seniors in 2025.

She is the Badgers’ first transfer portal commitment following the 2025 season. Five UW players have departed via the portal – Addy Horner, Aniya Warren, Maile Chan, Tosia Serafinowska and Trinity Shadd-Ceres.

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At the AVCA Major League Volleyball All-America / Players of the Year Banquet presented by Nike, Brooklyn DeLeye was recognized as a 2025 AVCA All-American First Team selection. Reflecting on the honor, DeLeye shared: “This is such a high honor. We talk about grit, competitiveness, and joy all the time. Playing alongside my teammates this year has been amazing—I wouldn’t be here without them, our staff, and my family.” DeLeye’s season was marked by resilience, connection, and a shared commitment to excellence. Congratulations to Brooklyn DeLeye on her First Team All-American recognition.

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At the AVCA Major League Volleyball All-America / Players of the Year Banquet presented by Nike, Brooklyn DeLeye was recognized as a 2025 AVCA All-American First Team selection. Reflecting on the honor, DeLeye shared: “This is such a high honor. We talk about grit, competitiveness, and joy all the time. Playing alongside my teammates this year has been amazing—I wouldn’t be here without them, our staff, and my family.” DeLeye’s season was marked by resilience, connection, and a shared commitment to excellence. Congratulations to Brooklyn DeLeye on her First Team All-American recognition. | American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA)

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Wisconsin’s Aniya Warren, Addy Horner to enter transfer portal

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December 20, 2025

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Two Wisconsin volleyball freshmen, Aniya Warren and Addy Horner, have announced their intention to enter the transfer portal.
Warren, a backup libero, and Horner, a backup setter, were behind other talented underclassmen on the roster.

Two Wisconsin volleyball freshmen appear to be taking their talents elsewhere in 2026.

Backup libero/defensive specialist Aniya Warren and backup setter Addy Horner are entering the transfer portal, they each announced on Instagram on Dec. 19.

Horner, in addition to sharing a post from a transfer portal account that listed her entry, said on her Instagram story that she is “beyond grateful” and thanked Badger nation. Warren said in an Instagram post that she is entering the portal to “explore new opportunities and continue my growth.”

“I want to start by sincerely thanking Wisconsin for welcoming me with open arms and so much love,” Warren said in the Instagram post. “A huge shoutout to the incredible coaching staff, my amazing teammates and the wonderful city of Madison for all the support and kindness I’ve received. This experience has meant the world to me.”

Both freshmen had impressive moments in the 2025 season, but were behind other talented underclassmen on the roster.

Starting libero Kristen Simon earned Big Ten all-freshman team honors as she averaged 3.47 digs per set. Charlie Fuerbringer, a third-team All-American in 2024, was an all-Big Ten first-team honoree in 2025 despite missing a month of the season with a shoulder injury.

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BEA has four players earn LHAC volleyball all-star honors | News, Sports, Jobs

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December 20, 2025

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Bald Eagle Area’s Leah Bryan and Norah Eppley hold District 6 Class AA championship trophy together. Both were named to the Laurel Highland volleyball all-star team.

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Bald Eagle Area’s Casey Angellotti was named a LHAC volleyball all-star.TIM WEIGHT/For the Express
Bald Eagle Area’s Casey Angellotti was named a LHAC volleyball all-star.

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Bald Eagle Area’s Emily Smith was named a LHAC volleyball all-star.

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Bald Eagle Area’s Leah Bryan and Norah Eppley hold District 6 Class AA championship trophy together. Both were named to the Laurel Highland volleyball all-star team.

Following its run to the PIAA Class AA quarterfinals in November, it comes as no surprise that the Bald Eagle Area volleyball team was well represented on this year’s Laurel Highlands all-star team. Four Eagles made the team, including two first teamers.

On the first team, Bald Eagle seniors Leah Bryan and Nora Eppley were present, earning accolades after prolific campaigns at outside hitter and libero respectively.

Fellow senior Casey Angellotti earned second-team honors at setter, and in just her second season, sophomore outside hitter Emily Smith also made the second team.

Apart from the Eagles, Bellefonte and Penns Valley also had all-star representatives. Penns Valley’s Peyton Wasson made the second team as a hitter while Bellefonte’s Colbie Frailey was named an honorable mention.

2025 LAUREL HIGHLAND VOLLEYBALL ALL-STARS

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Bald Eagle Area’s Casey Angellotti was named a LHAC volleyball all-star.TIM WEIGHT/For the Express
Bald Eagle Area’s Casey Angellotti was named a LHAC volleyball all-star.

FIRST TEAM

HITTERS

Leah Bryan, Bald Eagle; Addi Basenback, Hollidaysburg; Adi Jarrett, Philipsburg-Osceola; Kynlee Budny, Hollidaysburg.

SETTER

Delayni Baird, Hollidaysburg.

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Bald Eagle Area’s Emily Smith was named a LHAC volleyball all-star.

LIBERO/DS

Nora Eppley, Bald Eagle; Kenzi McLanahan, Hollidaysburg.

SECOND TEAM

HITTERS

Lily Metz, Huntingdon; Peyton Watson, Penns Valley; Rylan Crowell, Tyrone; Emily Smith, Bald Eagle.

SETTER

Casey Angellotti, Bald Eagle.

LIBERO/DS

Abigail Anthony, Tyrone.

HONORABLE MENTION

Sonny Diehl, Clearfield; Colbie Frailey, Bellefonte; Crosby Holt, Philipsburg-Osceola; Bailey Snyder, Tyrone.

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Wisconsin setter Addy Horner to enter transfer portal

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Badgers news: 5 players enter transfer portal after loss to Kentucky

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The Wisconsin Badgers suffered a tough loss to the Kentucky Wildcats in the NCAA National Semifinal on Thursday, ending their season after an incredible postseason run.

One day later, five different players announced their intentions to enter the transfer portal: Freshman setter Addy Horner, sophomore outside hitter Trinity Shadd-Ceres, freshman libero Aniya Warren, sophomore libero Maile Chan, and redshirt freshman middle blocker Tosia Serafinowska.

Horner, a native of Illinois, was considered the No. 1 setter in her class and the No. 2 player in her state coming out of high school last year by PrepDig. She stepped up during a big middle-of-the-season run when Charlie Fuerbringer was out due to injury. But, with the star sophomore still at Wisconsin for the next two years, it makes sense that Horner will look for other opportunities.

Shadd-Ceres played in four matches as a freshman. She saw action in nine games this year, including Wisconsin’s final three matches in the NCAA Tournament, recording three kills against Texas and one against Kentucky, subbing in late in both matches.

Warren was ranked the No. 1 libero in the Class of 2025, and her recruitment had a number of turns before she ended up at Wisconsin. She had seen time in the rotation early in the season and finished playing in 16 sets across nine games.

Chan, considered the No. 1 libero from the state of Oregon in her class, played in 25 matches across two seasons at Wisconsin. With freshman Kristen Simon entrenched at the libero spot to end the year, both Chan and Warren are heading elsewhere.

Lastly, Serafinowska is moving on with three years of eligibility left. She saw action in five games this year.

Those five outgoing transfers join seniors Mimi Colyer, Jada Cerniglia, Carter Booth, and Alicia Andrew as the players departing Wisconsin this offseason.

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