SAN BRUNO, Calif. – The West Coast Conference announced its 2025 men’s water polo conference schedule on Tuesday. The conference slate will run from Thursday, Oct. 2 to Friday, Nov. 14, with each team playing six conference contests.
 
The West Coast Conference was ranked as one of the top men’s water polo conferences in the RPI last fall with six of the seven teams ending the year ranked in the final coaches poll.
 
Pacific, the 2024 West Coast Conference regular season champions, will host Air Force on Thursday, Oct. 2, to open conference play. West Coast Conference Tournament champion California Baptist will open the Conference slate at home against Pepperdine on Thursday, Oct. 9. 
 
The 2025 West Coast Conference Tournament will take place on the campus of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 21-23.
 
Official dates are as of June 3 and subject to change.
 
2025 West Coast Conference Men’s Water Polo Conference Schedule
 
Oct. 2
Air Force at Pacific
 
Oct. 3
LMU at San José State
 
Oct. 5
Pacific at Santa Clara
 
Oct.9
Pepperdine at California Baptist
 
Oct. 11
San José State at Pacific
 
Oct. 12
California Baptist at Air Force
 
Oct. 16
Santa Clara at California Baptist
 
Oct. 17
Air Force at LMU
Pacific at Pepperdine
 
Oct. 18
Santa Clara at San José State
 
Oct. 19
Pacific at LMU
Air Force at Pepperdine
 
Oct. 24
Pepperdine at San José State
LMU at Santa Clara
 
Oct. 30
California Baptist at LMU
 
Nov. 2
California Baptist at Pacific
San José State at Air Force
 
Nov. 8
LMU at Pepperdine
San José State at California Baptist
Santa Clara at Air Force
 
Nov. 14
Pepperdine at Santa Clara
 

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Santa Monica’s month-long Pride celebration returns in June with expanded programming across multiple venues, culminating in a full day of events on Saturday, June 21.

The citywide celebration spans the Promenade, Pier, Main Street and Santa Monica Place, featuring art, activities, entertainment and community resources supporting the LGBTQ+ community. The partnership includes Downtown Santa Monica Inc., Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica Pier and Main Street Santa Monica, collaborating with the City of Santa Monica and Santa Monica Travel & Tourism.

At Santa Monica Pier, Fabulous Fables: Drag Queen Pride Family-Edition runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. inside the historic Merry Go-Round Building. The family-friendly event, presented with The Crow Comedy Club, features face painting, live performance by Santa Monica Playhouse, poetry reading by Santa Monica Poet Laureate Anne Carmack, drag storytelling and a Books & Cookies pop-up.

The Pride at the Pier Beach Sporting Experience runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with OutLoud Sports hosting mini tournaments in kickball, dodgeball, soccer, football, volleyball, tennis and cornhole. Simultaneously, Pride at the Pier Beach Volleyball offers open-format play for all skill levels through Pride Point Volleyball.

Santa Monica Place hosts Pride Disco and Kid Zone from noon to 4 p.m., featuring a family-friendly Silent Disco and craft activities with Cayton Children’s Museum. The venue’s Lanterns of Love display will illuminate Center Plaza throughout June.

Pride on the Promenade takes place from 2 to 7 p.m. with musical performances, giveaways, interactive games and LGBTQ+ businesses on Third Street Promenade. The event is part of Downtown Santa Monica’s Entertainment Zone, allowing guests to carry alcoholic beverages while strolling.

Main Street Santa Monica offers Drag Bingo in the Beer Garden from 3 to 6 p.m., alongside the Summer Soulstice celebration. The street closes to cars from Strand Street to Pier Avenue for live music, family activities and art installations.

The weekend concludes Sunday, June 22, with the Pride on the Pier Dance Party.

Additional June events include the City’s Pride Proclamation on May 27, SaMo Pride Drag Bingo Night on June 5, AIDS LifeCycle Finish Line Festival on June 7, Family PRIDE at Annenberg Community Beach House on June 13, and Rainbow Family Storytime at Ocean Park Branch Library on June 17.

For event registration and vendor opportunities, visit eventeny.com/events/pride-on-the-promenade-20126. Main Street Drag Bingo tickets are available at mainstreetsm.com. Complete schedules and updates are at SMPride.com.

Edited by SMDP Staff

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — From championship trophies and NCAA postseason runs to program records and academic excellence, the 2024-25 Cal Poly Athletics season was packed with historic moments. With student-athletes excelling in competition and the classroom, the Mustangs delivered across every season.

Monday night, Cal Poly Athletics unveiled its annual end of the year awards during its Night of the Mustang event. Aidan McCarthy, a standout in track & field, was named the Male Student-Athlete of the Year. Piper Ferch, a star for beach volleyball, was named the Female Student-Athlete of the Year.

Corban Payne (Track & Field) and Emily Lieber (Women’s Soccer) were both named Scholar-Athletes of the Year for their success both in the classroom and in competition.

Women’s Golf’s Jensen Jalufka was recognized with the Mustang Way Award for her leadership, character, and commitment to Cal Poly’s core values. Rory Devaney (Track & Field) and Jenna Drobeck (Beach Volleyball) earned Iron Mustang honors for their strength, hard work, and dedication in training throughout the year.

The fastest American in collegiate history in the men’s indoor 800, McCarthy won Big West titles in the 800 and 1,500, earned First Team All-American honors indoors and will compete for a national title outdoors next week in Eugene.

Ferch was a First Team All-American, First Team All-Big West, AVCA Top Flight Award winner. Partnering with Erin Inskeep at the No. 1 spot, the duo achieved a 28-7 record, becoming the highest-winning pair in program history. She also tied the program record for career wins with 101 and helped lead the Mustangs to their second straight NCAA Championship Semifinal appearance.

Payne, who last week qualified for the NCAA West Prelims in the shot put, has maintained a 4.0 GPA while earning his Master’s Degree in Engineering Management. Lieber, A three-year starter for the Mustangs and All-Academic honoree, Lieber has maintained a 3.97 GPA while pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering.

Mahoney was the Big West Freshman of the Year and Second Team All-Big West after leading the men’s soccer team in goals scored and helping them win a Big West regular season title.

Pulling, a transfer from Cal State Bakersfield, was named First Team All-Big West after leading the team in blocks and was second in kills per set while helping the Mustangs win the Big West regular season title.

Through this week, Cal Poly has had 106 All-Academic honorees through the fall and winter, 74 All-Conference selections, seven All-Americans, eight conference major award winners, 41 school records, six team conference championships, 16 individual conference championships, and five Coach of the Year award winners.

Cal Poly baseball, volleyball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s soccer, and men’s track and field won Big West team titles.

With championships, national rankings, NCAA appearances, and strong academic results, the 2024-25 season marked one of the most successful in recent Cal Poly memory. The Mustangs now turn the page to the 2025-26 season with momentum, excitement, and school pride.

BOSTON — A high school volleyball team in Massachusetts is asking fans to wear white to their match Tuesday night to show support for a teammate who has been detained by federal immigration authorities.

“Our game on June 3rd will be played in honor of Marcelo. We will continue to pray and fight for our brother,” the Milford High School boys volleyball team said in an Instagram post.

Marcelo Gomes da Silva, a junior born in Brazil, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents Saturday on his way to volleyball practice. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said Monday that agents were looking for the teenager’s father, who owns the car Gomes da Silva was driving at the time.

“Like any local law enforcement officer, if you encounter someone that has a warrant or … he’s here illegally, we will take action on it,” he said when reporters asked about the teen.

Asked why ICE would detain an 18-year-old with no criminal record, Lyons answered, “I didn’t say he was dangerous. I said he’s in this country illegally and we’re not going to walk away from anybody.”

Gomes da Silva has filed a request in federal court seeking to be released as his immigration case proceeds. A judge on Monday gave the government two weeks to respond and ordered that Gomes da Silva not be moved out of Massachusetts without 48 hours’ notice given to the court.

The arrest has sparked outrage among Democratic officials, including Gov. Maura Healey, who demanded information about his location and whether he is being afforded due process. The superintendent of Milford schools said the district plays no part in immigration enforcement and supports all families, including immigrants.

Hundreds of students at the school staged a walkout Monday, holding signs reading “Free our friend” and “America was built by immigrants.” Teachers will be at Tuesday night’s volleyball game along with other community members who support Gomes da Silva’s release, a spokesperson for the Massachusetts Teachers Association said.

“The Massachusetts Teachers Association condemns ICE’s cruel and inhumane actions in the strongest possible terms,” the union said in a statement. “We call on leaders at every level to ensure our schools remain safe spaces of learning, belonging and safety for all students — not hunting grounds for ICE agents.”

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Ramer reported from Concord, New Hampshire.

The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center (RBAC) is marking its 35th year of service to the Pasadena community with special celebration events on June 16. The nonprofit has planned commemorative activities designed to engage community members and highlight the center’s long-standing commitment to aquatic programs.

Community members can start the day with a special Anniversary Community Coffee from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. A free Anniversary Water Fitness class called “Cheers to 35 Years” will take place at 1:35 p.m. in the Recreation Pool deep end. Those interested in participating must register in advance through the center’s website.

The center recently announced extended weekend summer hours, with the facility now remaining open until 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays starting June 7.

Visitors should note several upcoming facility closures related nearby Rose Bowl events. The center will be completely closed on Sunday, June 15, with early closures at 3 p.m. on June 17, 19, and 25. Additional modified hours include a 1 p.m. closure on June 21 and split hours on June 23 (5:30 a.m.-8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.-9 p.m.).

In other RBAC news, the center recently hosted the swimming events for the 2025 Pasadena Senior Games.

The center is celebrating staff achievements as well, with Coach Mike Gonzales recently bringing home a Bronze Medal from the PanAm Aquatic Water Polo Championships with the USA Cadet boys team, including a big win against host Colombia.

Rose Bowl Aquatics Center, 360 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103. www.rosebowlaquatics.org.

 

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