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New Phillip Island Pro to Decide Asia Pacific's Challenger Series Representatives for 2025
The 2025 Phillip Island Pro QS 3000 will run at Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island, in the Bass Coast Shire Victoria, from March 17 – 22, 2025. For more information, please visit WorldSurfLeague.com. × “This is a fantastic addition to our packed surfing calendar, showcasing Victoria as the surfing capital of Australia while giving the next generation […]

The 2025 Phillip Island Pro QS 3000 will run at Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island, in the Bass Coast Shire Victoria, from March 17 – 22, 2025. For more information, please visit WorldSurfLeague.com.
“This is a fantastic addition to our packed surfing calendar, showcasing Victoria as the surfing capital of Australia while giving the next generation of talent the chance to live out their dreams and delivering major economic benefits for the Bass Coast region,” said Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos.
“This event puts Phillip Island’s world-class waves on the global stage, proving once again that Victoria is the major events capital—delivering not just in Melbourne but right here in regional gems like the Bass Coast,” said Member for Bass Jordan Crugnale.
PartnershipsThe Australia / Oceania region offers Challenger Series spots for 7 men and 4 women, and 5 men and 3 women for the Asia region. The Phillip Island Pro will play as one of the most important events of the season for competitors and one of the most exciting for fans.
The event will be co-sanctioned between the Australia / Oceania and Asia regions, meaning it is set to attract competitors from over 10 countries in the region, all hoping to book a spot on the 2025 Challenger Series, the ultimate battleground for surfers vying to qualify for the elite Championship Tour (CT) in 2026.
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City of St. Louis agrees to $4 million settlement over conditions at workhouse
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) – Inez Bordeaux said she spent a month inside the former medium security institution also known as “the workhouse” in 2016. Following her release, she spent years as one of the leading voices to close the facility. “It was only 30 days but it was the longest 30 days […]

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) – Inez Bordeaux said she spent a month inside the former medium security institution also known as “the workhouse” in 2016.
Following her release, she spent years as one of the leading voices to close the facility.
“It was only 30 days but it was the longest 30 days of my life,” she said. “It is infested with rats and roaches, it does have black mold growing on the walls, you see the snakes and the roaches in people’s food, just being treated like you’re something someone scraped off the bottom of their shoe every day.”
Former Mayor Tishaura Jones closed the jail in 2022.
Demolition started this year.
Tuesday, ArchCity Defenders announced they reached a $4 million dollar settlement agreement with the city of St. Louis. The firm estimates at least 16,000 formerly incarcerated people could receive a portion of the cash settlement.
“The way it’ll be calculated is based on a daily rate,” said Nathaniel Carroll, one of ArchCity’s senior staff attorneys. “Everyone who submits a claim form, we’ll add up the total days they spent in jail and we’ll divide the settlement money by those days and you get a daily rate.”
Former Mayor Jones signed off on the settlement two days after losing her re-election bid.
Current Mayor Cara Spencer said at a news conference Tuesday the city will follow a judge’s decision.
“I can’t really speak to those decisions that was before I was sworn into office,” she told reporters. “But, of course, the city is planning on if the court, still subject to court approval of course but the city does intend to support that.
First Alert 4 asked ArchCity Defenders if Jones’ past support of closing the workhouse and her administration signing off on the settlement agreement was a conflict of interest.
“While the mayor might have been a fan of some of the things we did, the city counselor’s office was really driving the litigation,” Carroll said. “Which is why there was an appeal even though Mayor Jones wanted to settle or at least intimated, I would say but we had been negotiating prior to the transition and the election as well with the city councilor’s office, not with the mayor.”
Years after her incarceration, Bordeaux who now works as the Deputy Director of Organizing at ArchCity Defenders said she is in the process of establishing a community resource hub for former inmates.
Looking forward to finally closing the book on the workhouse.
“It’s a closure,” she said. “An end of the workhouse era.”
ArchCity Defenders said if the settlement moves smoothly through the courts, they expect payments to start to go out in late summer or early fall.
Those who believe they might be eligible for part of the settlement money can fill out a form here.
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High school volleyball: Tuesday’s boys’ Southern Section playoff results, pairings
SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS TUESDAY’S RESULTS DIVISION 1 Pool Play (Round 2 of 3) Pool A#1 Mira Costa d. #8 San Clemente, 25-12, 25-19, 25-13#4 Corona del Mar d. #5 Beckman, 26-24, 25-17, 25-27, 25-17 Pool B#2 Huntington Beach d. #7 Redondo Union, 25-23, 25-23, 25-19#6 Newport Harbor at #3 Loyola, Wednesday at 6 […]

SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
TUESDAY’S RESULTS
DIVISION 1
Pool Play (Round 2 of 3)
Pool A
#1 Mira Costa d. #8 San Clemente, 25-12, 25-19, 25-13
#4 Corona del Mar d. #5 Beckman, 26-24, 25-17, 25-27, 25-17
Pool B
#2 Huntington Beach d. #7 Redondo Union, 25-23, 25-23, 25-19
#6 Newport Harbor at #3 Loyola, Wednesday at 6 p.m.
WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE
(Matches at 6 p.m. unless noted)
QUARTERFINALS
DIVISION 2
Mater Dei at Edison
El Segundo at St. Francis
Burbank Burroughs at St. Margaret’s
Santa Margarita at Peninsula
DIVISION 3
Los Alamitos at Tesoro
North Torrance at San Marino
Warren at Santa Monica
Orange Lutheran at Mission Viejo
DIVISION 4
Westlake at Corona Santiago
Sherman Oaks Notre Dame at Santa Barbara
Dos Pueblos at Crean Lutheran
Sage Hill at Royal
DIVISION 5
Oak Park at Newbury Park
Esperanza at Wiseburn Da Vinci
Kennedy at California
Rancho Alamitos at Vista Murrieta
DIVISION 6
Rio Hondo Prep at Quartz Hill, 7 p.m.
Oxford Academy at Village Christian
OC Pacifica Christian at Laguna Blanca
El Toro at Yucaipa
DIVISION 7
Brea Olinda at Lakewood
La Serna at San Jacinto
San Gabriel Academy at Jurupa Valley
Brentwood vs. Hawthorne MSA at Bud Carson Middle School
DIVISION 8
Carpinteria at Lancaster Desert Christian, 4 p.m.
Katella at Southlands Christian
Channel Islands vs. Wildwood at Crossroads
Alta Loma at Avalon
DIVISION 9
Heritage vs. CAMS at McBride School, Long Beach
San Jacinto Valley at Firebaugh
Whittier Christian at Downey Calvary Chapel, 5 p.m.
Beverly Hills at Yeshiva, 6:30 p.m.
Note: Open Division pool play (third round), semifinals in Divisions 2-9 May 10; Finals in all divisions May 16 or 17.
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USOPC Announces U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Inductees
Courtesy: USOPC COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee today announced the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame, Class of 2025, which will be honored and inducted in a special ceremony held Saturday, July 12 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Bound by excellence and defined by legacy, the Class of 2025 […]

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee today announced the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame, Class of 2025, which will be honored and inducted in a special ceremony held Saturday, July 12 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Bound by excellence and defined by legacy, the Class of 2025 brings together eight individual Olympic and Paralympic athletes, two teams, two legends, one coach and one special contributor, together representing some of the most celebrated names in Olympic and Paralympic history.
The inductees include Steve Cash (sled hockey), Gabby Douglas (artistic gymnastics), Anita DeFrantz (legend: rowing), Allyson Felix (track and field), Susan Hagel (Para archery, Para track and field, wheelchair basketball), Flo Hyman (legend: indoor volleyball), Kerri Walsh Jennings (beach volleyball), Mike Krzyzewski (coach: basketball), Phil Knight (special contributor: Nike founder), Bode Miller (alpine skiing), Marla Runyan (Para track and field), Serena Williams (tennis), the 2010 Four-man Bobsled Team, and the 2004 Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team.
SwimSwam Note: Two swimmers, Paralympians Cortney Jordan and Sharon Hetrick, along with legendary swim coach James “Doc” Counsilman, were among the nominees to be inducted.
“We’re proud to welcome the Class of 2025 into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame and to honor the extraordinary accomplishments they’ve made as representatives of Team USA,” said USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland. “This induction celebrates not only their remarkable performances and lasting impact but also acknowledges the essential contributions of those who supported their journeys every step of the way. Earning a place in the Hall of Fame is no small feat—especially given the incredible talent across this year’s group of finalists.”
The Class of 2025 has represented the United States at a combined 42 Olympic and Paralympic Games, earning 51 medals, including 35 golds. This year also marks the introduction of three new sports or disciplines to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame: Para archery, represented by Susan Hagel; women’s wheelchair basketball, through the 2004 U.S. women’s team; and women’s rowing, with Anita DeFrantz becoming the first female rower inducted. Additionally, the U.S. men’s four-man bobsled team becomes the first bobsled team honored, and Steve Cash makes history as the first individual sled hockey player selected in the Paralympian category.
National Governing Bodies, alumni, current athletes and additional members of the Olympic and Paralympic community were invited to nominate eligible athletes. From there, a nominating committee comprised of individuals from the Olympic and Paralympic Movement narrowed down the pool of nominees to a set of finalists. The Class of 2025 was determined by a voting process that includes Olympians and Paralympians, members of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic family and an online vote open to fans. The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame was one of the first national sports halls of fame to include fan voting as part of its selection process, and this year, nearly 300,000 votes were cast across all platforms.
This will be the 18th class inducted into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame, bringing the total to 210 inductees (individuals and teams). The first class was inducted in 1983, and the most recent class was inducted in 2022. Find the entire list of Hall of Fame inductees here. The weekend will also feature the 2025 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum’s Festival, taking place July 10-13 in Colorado Springs, known as Olympic City USA. The festival will feature athlete meet and greets, free access to the USOPM, and special events including the Festival Kickoff Celebration, Community Movie Night, and more – all celebrating the legacy of America’s greatest athletes. Learn more at usopm.org/hof.
The distinguished class of 2025 includes:
Steve Cash (Paralympian: sled hockey – 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018) Steve Cash is a legendary figure in sled hockey, celebrated as a three-time Paralympic gold medalist and five-time world champion. Widely regarded as one of the greatest goaltenders in the sport’s history, Cash made history at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games by becoming the only goalie ever to record five shutouts in a single tournament. He holds virtually every major goaltending record in sled hockey, both for Team USA and internationally, including most minutes played, highest save percentage, and the second-lowest goals-against average. Off the ice, Cash continues to shape the future of the sport through coaching and mentorship. He has developed specialized training programs for sled hockey goaltenders and remains deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of athletes. He is a passionate advocate for mental health, working to break down the stigma surrounding psychological challenges among elite athletes.
Gabby Douglas (Olympian: artistic gymnastics – 2012, 2016)
Gabby Douglas made history at the Olympic Games London 2012, becoming the first Black woman to win the all-around gold medal in gymnastics. A trailblazer and two-time Olympic team gold medalist (2012, 2016), Douglas also contributed to two world championship team titles, earning a total of six medals across the Olympic and world stages. She was the first U.S. gymnast to capture gold in both the all-around and team competitions at a single Olympic Games—a feat she achieved in London—and is one of only two American women to win back-to-back Olympic team golds. At just 16 years old, Douglas broke barriers and redefined what was possible in the sport. Her groundbreaking achievements helped pave the way for future generations of gymnasts, including Simone Biles, who would go on to continue her legacy of excellence and representation on the global stage.
Anita DeFrantz (Legend: rowing 1980, 1984)
Anita DeFrantz made history at the Olympic Games Montreal 1976, winning bronze in the inaugural women’s eight event and becoming the first—and still the only—Black woman to earn an Olympic medal in rowing. Her trailblazing legacy extends far beyond the water, however, and in 1986, she became the first African American and first woman elected to the International Olympic Committee, breaking barriers at the highest levels of sport governance. DeFrantz played a pivotal role as vice president of the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Organizing Committee, helping to deliver one of the most financially and operationally successful Games in Olympic history. For her unwavering commitment to the Olympic Movement, she received the prestigious Olympic Order in 1980, and in 2024, was honored with the NCAA President’s Gerald R. Ford Award. Through two decades of leadership at the LA84 Foundation, DeFrantz has expanded access to sport for underserved youth across Los Angeles, cementing her impact on both the sport of rowing and the broader Olympic and Paralympic Movement.
Allyson Felix (Olympian: track and field – 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020)
Allyson Felix is the most decorated athlete in the history of track and field, amassing 31 medals across the Olympic Games and world championships. Over the course of five consecutive Olympic Games appearances, she earned 11 Olympic medals—including seven golds—making her the most decorated female track and field athlete in Olympic history. At the Olympic Games London 2012, Felix captured three gold medals, including anchoring a world-record-setting 4×100-meter relay. She is also a 14-time world champion and holds the record for the most career medals at the World Athletics Championships, with 20 in total. Beyond the track, Felix has become a powerful advocate. She’s been a leading voice for maternity health and gender equity, working to create better pathways for women to succeed in sport, business and family life. In 2024, she was elected to the International Olympic Committee’s Athletes’ Commission and appointed to the USOPC Board of Directors—continuing her legacy of leadership and impact within the Olympic and Paralympic Movement.
Susan Hagel (Paralympian: wheelchair basketball, Para archery, Para track and field – 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996)
Susan Hagel is a trailblazer in adaptive sport, having competed in six Paralympic Games across three different sports where she earned four gold and two bronze medals. Over the course of her decorated career, she earned numerous honors, including the prestigious International Wheelchair Basketball Federation Triad Award in 1998. A 16-time All-Tournament Team selection, Hagel was a cornerstone of 14 U.S. national teams, representing her country at the Paralympic Games, Pan American Games and Gold Cup competitions. As a member of the NWBA Hall of Fame committee, Hagel continues to champion opportunities in sport for individuals with disabilities. A role model to women and junior girls in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association, she holds the distinction of having the longest playing career of any woman in her division. Hagel’s legacy is defined not only by her athletic achievements but also by her unwavering dedication to the growth and inclusivity of adaptive sport.
Flo Hyman (Legend: indoor volleyball – 1980, 1984)
Hyman led the U.S. women’s volleyball team through the boycott of the Olympic Games Moscow 1980 but stayed with the team to lead them the silver medal in 1984, the first Olympic volleyball medal for the United States. Hyman’s tenure as an Olympic athlete was cut short by both the boycott and her death, but her legacy was solidified in just one appearance at the Olympic Games in 1984. After the Olympic Games Los Angeles 1984, she went to play professionally in Japan. Hyman is often credited with the rise of women’s volleyball in America. In 1987, National Girls and Women in Sports Day began and, in the beginning, NGWSD served as a remembrance of Hyman who passed away in 1986. After the 1984 Games, she advocated for women’s sports and testified on Capitol Hill on behalf of strengthening Title IX. This work helped pave the way for the success of women on the Olympic and Paralympic stages today.
Kerri Walsh Jennings (Olympian: volleyball – 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016)
Kerri Walsh Jennings is one of the most decorated athletes in beach volleyball history. A three-time Olympic gold medalist (2004, 2008, 2012) and bronze medalist (2016), she holds the record for the most career victories in both international and domestic beach volleyball, with 135 wins. A three-time world champion (2003, 2005, 2007), Walsh Jennings also set records for the most consecutive match wins (112) and tournament wins (19). Alongside longtime partner Misty May-Treanor, she achieved an unprecedented 21 consecutive Olympic match victories across three Olympic Games. Walsh Jennings’ resilience, dominance and dedication have left an enduring legacy in the sport of beach volleyball and beyond. Despite undergoing five shoulder surgeries, she returned to win the Rio Grand Slam in 2016. In one of her most memorable feats, she competed at the Olympic Games London 2012 while five weeks pregnant.
Mike Krzyzewski (Coach: basketball – 2009, 2012, 2016)
Widely known as “Coach K,” Mike Krzyzewski is one of the most accomplished and respected figures in basketball history. As head coach of the U.S. Men’s Olympic Basketball Team, he led the program to three consecutive Olympic gold medals (2008, 2012, 2016), and six overall golds as head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team. His international coaching résumé also includes silver at the 1987 World University Games, bronze medals at the 1990 and 2006 FIBA World Championships, and gold at the 2007 FIBA Americas Championship, 2010 FIBA World Championship, and 2014 FIBA World Cup. He played a pivotal role in restoring Team USA’s dominance on the world stage, taking over after bronze in 2004 and leading the “Redeem Team” to Olympic gold at Beijing 2008. Under his leadership, Team USA reestablished itself as a global powerhouse. During his 42-season tenure at Duke University, he guided the Blue Devils to five NCAA championships and a record 13 Final Four appearances—the most in NCAA men’s basketball history. A three-time Naismith College Coach of the Year, he remains the winningest coach in NCAA Division I men’s basketball history. A graduate of West Point, Krzyzewski served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1974, reaching the rank of Captain before beginning his legendary coaching career.
Phil Knight (special contributor)
As the visionary founder of Nike, Phil Knight has been a transformative force in the world of sport—particularly for Team USA and the realm of track and field. A steadfast partner of USA Track & Field since 1991 and Team USA since 2005, Knight’s impact has been defined by innovation, advocacy and unwavering support for athletes. From selling running shoes out of his car in the early days to building one of the most iconic athletic brands in history, Knight has consistently championed athletes and their pursuit of excellence. Knight’s commitment to sport reflects the very spirit of the Olympic and Paralympic movements. Nike is a proud partner or sponsor of numerous National Governing Bodies, and in 2014, the company signed one of the largest sponsorship deals in sports history at the time—extending its partnership with USA Track & Field for an additional 23 years. Today, Knight and Nike continue to outfit Team USA athletes during the world’s biggest sporting moments, delivering custom-designed gear for Olympians and Paralympians across both the Summer and Winter Games. Through ongoing innovation in performance apparel and global marketing campaigns that spotlight athletes’ achievements, Nike has helped Team USA athletes push boundaries and inspire audiences worldwide.
Bode Miller (Olympian: alpine skiing – 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014)
Bode Miller is one of the most accomplished alpine skiers in history. He claimed a gold medal in the alpine combined at the Olympic Winter Games Vancouver 2010 and earned three medals at the same Olympic Winter Games, leading Team USA to a record eight alpine medals. Miller’s success spanned multiple world championships, where he won back-to-back double golds in 2003 (giant slalom, alpine combined) and 2005 (downhill, super-G). He also secured two FIS overall world cup titles in 2005 and 2008. Miller is the only U.S. male skier to win world cup races in all five events—downhill, super-G, giant slalom, slalom and combined—accumulating 33 victories. With six Olympic medals, he ranks second behind Apolo Ohno for the most individual Winter Olympic medals by any Team USA athlete. His decade-long success helped propel the U.S. Alpine Ski Team to its most successful era. Since retiring in 2017, Miller has remained deeply engaged in the worlds of sport and innovation, cofounding the ski company Bomber to bring his vision for high-performance gear to life. Committed to giving back, he leads the Turtle Ridge Foundation, which supports youth and adaptive sports through annual fundraising events such as a ski race at Cannon Mountain and a golf and tennis tournament at Tamarack. In 2018, he joined NBC as an alpine skiing analyst for the Olympic Games, sharing his expertise with a global audience.
Marla Runyan (Paralympian: Para track and field – Paralympian – 1992, 1996 | Olympian: track and field – 2000, 2004)
Marla Runyan made history as the first visually impaired athlete to compete in the Olympic Games and remains the only U.S. athlete to have competed in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. At the Barcelona 1992 Paralympic Games, she achieved remarkable success, winning gold in the 100-, 200-, and 400-meter races as well as the long jump, while also competing in cycling. She added a fifth gold medal at the Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games with a victory in the pentathlon, along with a silver in the shot put. In 2000, Runyan became the first blind athlete to qualify for the U.S. Olympic team, competing in the 1,500m event in Sydney. In Paralympic sport, Runyan held the women’s T13 400-meter world record for an astounding 29 years, until it was broken in 2024. Over the course of her career, she earned six Paralympic medals—five of them gold—and claimed three national titles in outdoor track and field and three in road 5K events. In 2001, she co-authored her autobiography, No Finish Line: My Life as I See It, offering an inspiring account of her journey. Since 2013, she has continued to make an impact as a teacher and ambassador for the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, Massachusetts.
Serena Williams (Olympian: tennis – 2000, 2008, 2012, 2016)
With four Olympic gold medals and 23 Grand Slam singles titles, Serena Williams is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players in history. She ranks fifth in all-time career titles and boasts a remarkable 84% win percentage. Williams held the world No. 1 ranking in women’s singles for a total of 319 weeks, finishing as the year-end No. 1 on five occasions. Throughout her storied career, Williams revolutionized women’s tennis, redefining the sport with her unmatched power, athleticism, and mental toughness. Alongside her sister Venus, she helped usher in the power era of the women’s game, setting new standards for excellence. Together, the Williams sisters claimed 14 Grand Slam doubles titles and captured Olympic gold in Sydney 2000, Beijing 2008, and London 2012, becoming the most successful doubles team in Olympic history. From the public courts of Compton to the pinnacle of global sport, Serena Williams’ legacy transcends her records and championships—she remains an enduring symbol of determination, resilience, and inspiration.
2010 Four-Man Bobsled (Olympians: Steven Holcomb, Justin Olsen, Steve Mesler, Curt Tomasevicz)
Team Night Train, the 2010 U.S. four-man bobsled team, made history at the Olympic Winter Games Vancouver 2010 by winning gold and ending a 62-year drought in the event, Team USA’s first Olympic title since 1948. The team earned its medal at the Whistler Sliding Centre, known for its challenging course and infamous Turn 13, where six sleds crashed during the first two runs. Before Vancouver, the team won gold at the 2009 world championships in Lake Placid, marking the first U.S. victory in that event in 50 years and setting the stage for their Olympic triumph. They were later featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated, marking only the second time bobsledding appeared on the magazine’s cover. The four were named Team USA’s Team of the Year in both 2009 and 2010, the first to earn the honor in back-to-back years, a feat not repeated until the U.S. women’s hockey team in 2017 and 2018. Throughout their journey, the team supported pilot Steven Holcomb as he battled and overcame a degenerative eye disease first diagnosed in 2002. The procedure he would go through, C3-R, would eventually be renamed to Holcomb C3-R, marking the first time a medical procedure was named after an Olympic athlete.
2004 Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team (Paralympians: Susan Katz, Christina Ripp, Renee Tyree, Janna (Crawford) Mizens, Carlee Hoffman-Schwarz, Stephanie Wheeler, Teresa Lannon, Jennifer (Howitt) Browning, Jennifer Warkins, Emily Hoskins, Patty Cisneros Prevo, Jana (Stump) Shelfer)
The U.S. women’s wheelchair basketball team won its first gold medal in 16 years at the Paralympic Games Athens 2004. Christina (Ripp) Schwab and Stephanie Wheeler went on to coach future national teams, Wheeler in 2016 and Schwab in 2024. Both are members of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association Hall of Fame. Six members of the 2004 team (Emily Hoskins, Patty Cisneros Prevo, Carlee Hoffman-Schwarz, Wheeler, Schwab, Jennifer Warkins) returned to win gold again at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, marking the first back-to-back titles for the program. In 2004, the U.S. defeated five-time defending champion Canada in the semifinal and avenged a narrow group-stage loss to Australia with a 56–44 victory in the gold-medal game, setting the stage for continued success in future Paralympic Games.
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, July 12 in Colorado Springs. For more information on the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame, visit . Red-carpet arrivals, interviews and the induction awards will be open to the media. Access information will be available soon.
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APR Standards Once Again Met Across All Long Beach State Programs
LONG BEACH, Calif. – For the second consecutive year, all 19 sports at Long Beach State met the minimum standard for the NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores announced Tuesday by the NCAA for the four-year period ending in 2023-24. Four programs had perfect scores and received APR Public Recognition Awards for finishing in […]

Four programs had perfect scores and received APR Public Recognition Awards for finishing in the Top 10 percent of all squads in each sport. Men’s Cross Country, Women’s Golf and Women’s Tennis each received the honor for the second straight season since the award’s reimplementation post COVID, and Men’s Golf joined them, also with a score of 1000.
In total, each of the 17 programs tracked were over the minimum standard of 930 (Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field are combined) and 13 programs had a score over 970.
The APR was developed by the NCAA in 2004 to measure the academic progress and performance of athletic programs at its member institutions. The APR is determined by using the eligibility and retention for each student-athlete on scholarship during a particular academic year. Student-athletes are awarded one point for each semester they are enrolled and one point for each semester they are eligible for intercollegiate competition. A student-athlete can earn a maximum of two points per semester and a maximum of four points during an academic year.
The APR is calculated by taking the number of possible points for a particular sport and dividing that number by the total number of points earned from student-athlete retention and eligibility over the same period of time. The percentage is then multiplied by 1,000 to get the actual APR. The minimum APR academic standard for each team is 930.
The NCAA does not penalize an institution for student-athletes who remain academically eligible but did not return to the institution due to circumstances beyond the student and/or institution’s control. Examples of this include student-athletes who leave to pursue professional athletics, suffer from incapacitating physical or mental illness, or experience extreme financial difficulties as the result of a specific event such as a death in the family.
Complete information on the 2023-24 APR Report can be found at the NCAA’s website, NCAA.org.
Long Beach State’s Academic Progress Rate Scores (2020-21 to 2023-24)
Baseball – 945
Men’s Basketball – 936
Men’s Cross Country – 1000
Men’s Golf – 1000
Men’s Track & Field – 986
Men’s Volleyball – 985
Men’s Water Polo – 973
Softball – 976
Women’s Basketball – 960
Women’s Beach Volleyball – 989
Women’s Cross Country – 981
Women’s Golf – 1000
Women’s Soccer – 956
Women’s Tennis – 1000
Women’s Track & Field – 974
Women’s Volleyball – 983
Women’s Water Polo – 995
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Fort Myers beach volleyball beats Estero for Class 2A-Region 4 title
History doesn’t repeat itself often, but for the Fort Myers beach volleyball team, it resulted in the hoisting of a trophy once again against a familiar opponent. And for Estero, the agony of being one set win away once more stung even more than it did the first meeting. The Green Wave closed out the […]
History doesn’t repeat itself often, but for the Fort Myers beach volleyball team, it resulted in the hoisting of a trophy once again against a familiar opponent.
And for Estero, the agony of being one set win away once more stung even more than it did the first meeting.
The Green Wave closed out the Wildcats in the Class 2A-Region 4 championship game, beating them for the second time this season in an identical 3-2 decision as the one 13 days ago.
“The fact that we are so tiny, our team is chugging along like a train,” Fort Myers coach Kelly Corr said. “They pull together, they do their part, they cheer when they have to, they play their hearts out, we try to touch every ball, we’re working in practice hard so that when we come to the game, they’re just seeing our skills.
“We still have some work to do each and every day just to get ready for state, but I’m proud of the fact that we’re hanging in there. We’re pushing through, and we’re fighting.”
Corr didn’t make any lineup changes relative to the last match against Estero, rolling with her best three pairs on the No. 1, No. 3, and No. 5 courts. After a dramatic three-set win in the district title game, Isabella Higby and Erin McDowell exploited the serve receive of Avery McCarthy and Jordyn Selander on the No. 5 court, cruising to a 21-13, 21-11 win.
It was a welcoming sign for Corr, who saw Higby and McDowell squander a 20-14 lead in the second set in the first meeting, losing 22-20 after McCarthy and Selander went on an 8-0 run.
“It was relieving,” Corr said. “It stresses me a little because sometimes they can get a little back and forth with it and give a little too much and get in their heads a little bit, but they pulled it together. They proved they deserve to be there. You could tell they wanted it more than anyone out here. The way they were looking and playing and communicating, their one mistake, they just let it fuel them to get the next point.”
Kasey Corr and Amber Englehart moved to 17-0 on the season with an easy 21-9, 21-5 win over Lilly Engle and Capri Phillipine, while Estero got a 21-17, 21-5 win on the No. 4 court from Katie Kuieck and Julia Martus. The No. 2 court saw the Wildcat tandem of Casey Kennedy and Kassia Perkins beat Briley Dodge and Addi Sprecher 21-14, 21-11.
The drama then shifted to the No. 1 court to close it, with a battle between Fort Myers’ Gabby Dwyer and Ashlee Tenkley and Brooke Smith and Delayna Kerry of Estero. Dwyer and Tenkley had their way through the duration of the district title match, but received a stingier fight on Tuesday, especially early.
Smith and Kerry fought hard, capitalized at the service line on misplays from the Fort Myers seniors, and nearly handed them their first set loss of the season. Level at 19-all, Dwyer and Tenkley ended things on a tip to the near side that went past Kerry’s outstretched arms.
“Of course you’re pulling for them at that point,” Estero caoch John Ban said. “I have so much faith in that team. They’re such great beach volleyball players, I thought we had every shot in the world to take them down in first set. That would’ve changed the whole momentum of the match.”
Smith and Kerry would fall behind early in the second, trailing 7-1. Dwyer and Tenkley would hold that mid-single digit lead the rest of the way, pulling away to win 21-12 with the regional trophy shortly in hand thereafter.
For Ban and the Wildcats, Martus and Kuieck are the lone seniors set to graduate from the program, giving them the foundation to be arguably the area’s top squad in 2026.
“The team was amazing this year,” Ban said. “We went 15-2 and lost to the same team twice. That’s the only team we lost to. The girls are a bunch of very good volleyball players and can play on the beach as well. Moving forward into the future, we’re just locked and loaded for next year.
“But the loss was definitely bittersweet. I’m happy for the Fort Myers kids that I coached in middle school at Saint Francis and the kids I’ve been able to coach in club over the years.”
The Green Wave will now head to Tallahassee to take on Gulf Breeze, the No. 2 seed in Region 1 who beat Chiles 3-2 with wins on the No. 2, No. 3, and No. 5 pairs.
Having Final Four experience on the roster this year will only help, as Kelly Corr coached Bishop Verot to Tallahassee a season ago. Kasey Corr and Higby were on the team that advanced last year, giving the team multiple voices to mentally prepare for the two-day stretch.
“We led with that at the beginning of the season,” Kelly Corr said. “These goals are attainable, they’re reachable, they are tough, but you can do it if you put your mind to it. That was literally one of our goals, was to get (to Tallahassee) for our seniors, for the experience of our underclassmen.
“To do that, and to be able to say you did it, very few teams get to do that. That’s always been one of the goals and one of the things we’ve talked about… They all know that experience, what it’s like, and they’ll be able to talk it up and hopefully that’ll fuel them to want to play even harder.”
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