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New York Yankees Prospect George Lombard Jr. Makes Massive Leap in Updated Rankings
The New York Yankees appear to have a new crown jewel in their farm system.
MLB Pipeline revealed its updated top 100 rankings on Sunday, accounting for all the rookies who have graduated from prospect status. The minor league season is in full swing as well, so there have been plenty of chances for players to showcase their skills at every level.
Shortstop George Lombard Jr. was the Yankees’ No. 2 prospect at the start of 2025, but rose to No. 1 once outfielder Jasson Domínguez graduated. He also cracked the top 100 for the first time after showing out in spring training, although he was still seen as a fringe member of the list entering the regular season.
Lombard climbed all the way from No. 93 to No. 44 on Sunday, cementing his status as the top prospect in New York’s farm system. The organization’s No. 2 prospect, outfielder Spencer Jones, is not in the top 100.
The 49-spot jump that Lombard made was larger than any other prospect in baseball.
In 24 games with High-A Hudson Valley, Lombard hit .329 with one home run, one triple, eight doubles, 13 RBIs, 11 stolen bases and a .983 OPS. He is batting .191 with a .511 OPS since getting promoted to Double-A Somerset, but his stint with the Patriots is still just six games young.
The Yankees selected Lombard in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft. He also spends some time at second base, which could give him a cleaner path to the big leagues with Anthony Volpe firmly entrenched at shortstop.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. won’t have much competition for the starting second base job anytime soon, but he is only under team control through 2026. Lombard, 19, is expected to break into the big leagues in 2027.
Considering how quickly he is rising through the ranks, perhaps Lombard could don pinstripes sooner rather than later, although he will have to prove himself in Double-A before earning any more call-ups.
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Olympian Quincy Wilson, a record-breaking track star, chooses the University of Maryland, joining their track team.
WASHINGTON — Olympian and world record holder, Quincy Wilson, announced he will be attending the University of Maryland. Wilson has also signed with the school’s track and field team.
Wilson chose UMD over South Carolina, Southern California, Texas A&M, and UCLA. In 2024, The Bowie native became the youngest track and field male Olympian in U.S. history at the Paris Olympics. That same year, he was also named the USATF Young Athlete of the Year.
Wilson shattered the under-18 world record in the 400 meters last summer with a time of 44.66. He currently holds the national high school record in the 400, both indoors and outdoors.
Wilson is currently a senior at Bullis School, located in Potomac, Maryland.
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Panthers volleyball team will advance to the OVC championship match tomorrow, November 25th, at 6:00 PM against Morehead State. EIU moved past SEMO in four sets in a match where the Panthers set a new four-set match blocks record at 19.
Set One: The semifinal match was a game of runs between both teams taking turns scoring multiple points in a row. SEMO began the set with a 4-0 scoring, followed by an EIU response, scoring four straight, including back-to-back service aces by Tori Mohesky. The Panthers headed into the media timeout with a 15-13 lead after a kill by Emma Schroeder, who had a .733 hitting percentage for the match. After the break, EIU exploded out of the gate, scoring three in a row off two straight kills by Katie Kopshever. The Panthers defense held strong, anchored by Schroeder and Ariadna Pereles to close out set one 25-21.
Set Two: Both teams battled closely to start the new set, with SEMO holding their largest lead of the match, 10-4. Like set one, EIU responded to adversity, ripping off 5 in a row led by Destiny Walker. The theme of the match continued as SEMO tallied four straight to hold a 14-11 advantage. The Panthers came roaring back with a 5-0 run using two Lilli Amettis kills and two SEMO attack errors. The scoring runs continued between both teams, with SEMO leading 21-18 heading into the final stretch. The Panthers threatened to rally from behind, forcing a SEMO timeout. However, the Redhawks stood strong; winning set two 25-23.
Set Three: The pivotal set three began with the Redhawks stunning the Panther nation to take a quick 7-3 lead. EIU battled back to tie the match at 13. SEMO led 15-14 as both teams stepped away for the media timeout. SEMO continued to lead until the Panthers ignited a mini scoring run using two Walker attacks. SEMO was forced to call a timeout, trailing 20-19. After the break, SEMO responded with two points, which resulted in an EIU timeout. With the crowd on their feet, Destiny Walker used a monstrous block to reach set one. The Panthers used their defense once again with a block by Amettis and Schroeder to close out set three.
Set Four: With the chance to move on to the OVC championship match, Eastern Illinois and SEMO battled tightly to start with, EIU having a small 10-7 advantage. The Panthers continued to stay afloat using their high-powered offense led by Walker and Mohesky. Eastern Illinois took control of the momentum heading into the media timeout after an attack error with Katy St. John. The Panthers stood pat, keeping the Redhawks an arm length away, but the Redhawks caused an EIU timeout. The Panthers responded, led by Waker and Mohesky once again, to remain out in front. After a SEMO timeout, the Panthers recovered from a service ace by scoring two kills by Kopshever and Amettis to win the match.
By The Numbers: EIU set a record of 19 blocks in a four-set match. The previous record was 18, which was set against Murray State in 2012. Destiny Walker led the way offensively with 20 kills and 10 digs. Lilli Amettis was Walker’s partner in crime with 17 kills. Emma Schroeder had a season-high night with 11 kills, 5 blocks, and a .733 hitting percentage. Arianda Pereles and Anaya Rawlinson anchored the defense, with Pereles recording 12 digs and Rawlinson producing 4.5 blocks.
OVC Tournament Bracket:
Sunday, November 23
Match 1 – #2 Morehead State 3, #7 SIUE 0
Match 2 – #3 Southern Indiana 3, #6 Tennessee Tech 1
Match 3 – #1 Eastern Illinois 3, #8 Lindenwood 2
Match 4 – #4 Southeast Missouri 3, #5 Little Rock 2
Monday, November 24
Match 5 – #2 Morehead State 3, #3 Southern Indiana 1
Match 6 – #1 Eastern Illinois 3, #4 Southeast Missouri 1
Tuesday, November 25
Match 7 – No. 1 Eastern Illinois vs. No. 2 Morehead State, 6 p.m. (ESPN+)
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EIU will compete in the OVC championship match tomorrow against Morehead State at 6:00 PM CT. The match can be followed on ESPN+ and live stats.
Syracuse University Athletics holds a special place in the hearts of fans, creating a sense of pride that spans generations. That’s because our championship culture is built on collective leadership—from student-athletes and coaches to alumni who continue to champion Orange excellence.
Here are a few recent examples of how this shared commitment has created winning moments this season.
Ian McIntyre Becomes Men’s Soccer’s Winningest Coach
Ian McIntyre is considered one of the brightest head coaches on the college circuit.
Men’s soccer head coach Ian McIntyre became the winningest coach in program history following a 3-0 victory over Colgate on Sept. 23. A hat trick by senior Carlos Zambrano—a feat not accomplished by a Syracuse player since 2019—contributed to McIntyre’s 142nd win.
“It was nice to break the record at home with this group of guys,” recalls the two-time ACC Coach of the Year.
During his 16 seasons at Syracuse, McIntyre has led the Orange to a national championship (2022), two ACC titles (2015 and 2022) and nine NCAA Tournament appearances.
Men’s Cross Country Team Continues To Shine as a National Power
The Syracuse University men’s cross country team proved once again to be among the nation’s top programs, placing fourth in the NCAA Division I Championships at Columbia, Missouri, and securing its best finish in the meet since a third-place showing in 2016.
The strong performance was Syracuse’s fourth straight top-12 finish and 17th straight appearance at the national meet. The Orange were led in the 10K race by senior Sam Lawler, who finished 31st in 29:00.6 and collected All-America honors for the third time, and senior Peter Walsdorf, who placed 37th (29:03.9) to also earn All-America accolades. Rounding out the scoring for Syracuse were senior Assaf Harari (48th), sophomore Benne Anderson (63rd) and junior Matthew Neill (73rd), with freshman Ben Gabelman (100th) and junior Louis Small (161st) also competing. In the women’s 6K championship, sophomore Selma Anderson finished 97th.
For head coach Brien Bell, it was the team’s best finish since he took over the program in 2018, after serving for 13 seasons as an assistant and associate head coach and helping build the program into a national power. The Orange—who finished behind champion Oklahoma State, New Mexico and Iowa State—led the way among ACC and other Eastern schools.
Heading into the nationals, Syracuse captured its second straight NCAA Northeast Regional Championship and finished second in the ACC meet.
Basketball Programs Boast ‘Winning Pedigree’
Head coach Felisha Legette-Jack ’89 is in her fourth season with the Orange.
All eyes are on basketball head coaches Adrian Autry ’94 and Felisha Legette-Jack ’89 as they return their respective programs to national glory.
In his third season with the men’s program, Autry has revamped his roster to include returning starters J.J. Starling ’27 and Donnie Freeman ’28, six transfers and a highly ranked freshman class led by Sadiq White and Kiyan Anthony, the latter of whom is the son of program legend Carmelo Anthony.
“Our players are fast, long and athletic,” says Autry, who took over the program from his mentor and former coach, Jim Boeheim ’66, G’73, H’24.
Legette-Jack, who is in her fourth season with the women’s program, is also sporting a new lineup. Leading the charge are co-captains Sophie Burrows ’27, the Orange’s returning leading scorer; Dominique Darius, a graduate transfer from USC and daughter of Syracuse football star Donovin Darius ’98; and Laila Phelia, a graduate transfer from Texas.
“Our players have confidence and a winning pedigree,” says Legette-Jack, noting the arrival of two other transfers and four new recruits. “They’re making an immediate impact.”
Orange Score in the Classroom
Syracuse student-athletes are recognized for their academic and athletic prowess.
One hundred and fifty-eight Syracuse student-athletes have been named to the 2025 All-ACC Academic Team. Honorees represent the following programs: football (17), women’s rowing (16), women’s soccer (16), women’s lacrosse (15), men’s lacrosse (14), cross country (13), men’s soccer (12), outdoor track and field (12), softball (11), volleyball (10), women’s basketball (9), indoor track and field (6), women’s tennis (5) and men’s basketball (2).
To qualify, student-athletes must achieve a 3.0 GPA for the semester and maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA throughout their academic career and meet performance requirements established by the league for each sport.
Meanwhile, all 24 members of the women’s ice hockey team are part of the Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) All-Academic Team. Ten players have received the American Hockey Coaches Association’s All-American Scholars honors—the third most in the AHA.
Training for Success After Football
Head football coach Fran Brown has established a program to help players land a job in their field of study within 60 days of graduation.
In response to the hypercompetitiveness of the NFL draft, head football coach Fran Brown has created the Syracuse 60 program. The new program helps players land a job in their field of study within 60 days of graduation if they don’t get invited to an NFL training camp.
“It’s important to do something meaningful with your degree,” says Brown, noting that only 1.5% of student-athletes ever see the inside of an NFL locker room.
So far, Syracuse 60 has achieved a 100% success rate. “After year one, we’re 18-for-18,” says Brown, adding that 12 members of the 2024 team reached NFL training camps while six others found jobs in their career path.
Players are required to attend a weekly financial literacy course and are encouraged to start an LLC to manage their name, image and likeness earnings. Such steps ensure they have a foundation for managing long-term business ventures after college.
“It’s the difference between building a team and building a program,” Brown says.
Rowing Shines on Global Stage
On the heels of its first-ever ACC championship, the women’s rowing team is training for its spring season.
For the second year in a row, British native Ellie-Kate Hutchinson ’26 won the gold in the women’s four at the World Rowing Under-23 Championships. She competed in Poland alongside New Zealander graduate student Mackenzie Tuffin and Chilean Antonia Pichott ’28, who respectively placed ninth and 14th overall in the women’s double sculls.
The regatta also saw New Zealander Nicholas Bryan ’28 earn a silver medal in the men’s eight. He was one of eight Syracuse oarsmen, representing six countries, at the four-day event.
The men’s team posted its best finish at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association National Championship Regatta, placing sixth in team scoring. All four boats advanced to the Grand Final for the first time in program history.
Women’s Lacrosse Welcomes Regy Thorpe Era
Regy Thorpe ’01 returns to his alma mater to lead the women’s lacrosse program.
Women’s lacrosse is excited to welcome its fourth head coach in program history, Regy Thorpe ’01. The Hall of Famer brings a wealth of coaching experience at the college, international and professional levels, including a decade on Syracuse’s women’s lacrosse coaching staff.
“This is my dream job,” says Thorpe, who has guided teams to Championship Weekend eight times. “It’s great to be home.”
Among Thorpe’s staffers is former Orange standout Nicole Levy ’19, who previously coached with him at Florida.
Syracuse Toasts Orange Legends
Field hockey standout Alyssa Manley ’16 with Director of Athletics John Wildhack ’80.
Field hockey national champion and 2015 Honda Sports Award winner Alyssa Manley ’16 saw her jersey retired this fall. In addition to a Sept. 26th ceremony at J.S. Coyne Stadium, she’s being honored again on Nov. 29 in the JMA Wireless Dome.
Art Monk ’80 is revered as one of the greatest wide receivers of all time.
Manley captained field hockey to its first NCAA Championship and later represented Team USA in several international competitions, including the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Her November celebration coincides with the return of all seven members of the men’s 2015 national championship cross country team. They included professional runner and former Olympian Justyn Knight ’18.
Manley joins College and Pro Football Hall of Famer Art Monk ’80, whose jersey retirement has been rescheduled for 2026. One of the greatest wide receivers in football history, he still leads the Orange in receptions and receiving yards for three straight seasons (1977-79).
Monk also played with the Washington Commanders, becoming a three-time Super Bowl champion, two-time First Team All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowl selection.
Five Alumni Named LetterWinners of Distinction
Director of Athletics’ John Wildhack with this year’s LetterWinners of Distinction (from left): Crystal Kelch ’08, G’09, Halley Griggs ’10, Shannon Taylor ’08, Hal Cohen ’80 and Seamus Lyman ’95, G’01.
The 60th celebration of the LetterWinner of Distinction award was held at Drumlins Country Club on Nov. 1. The ceremony recognized Hal Cohen ’80 (men’s basketball), Halley Griggs ’10 (women’s lacrosse), Crystal Kelch ’08, G’09 (women’s soccer), Seamus Lyman ’95, G’01 (wrestling and men’s lacrosse) and Shannon Taylor ’08 (field hockey).
The LetterWinner of Distinction is one of the highest honors that Syracuse Athletics bestows on former student-athletes and teams. The award is a potent reminder of the transformative power of sport, emphasizing life skills and lessons learned through bold leadership and teamwork. It’s work that also aligns with the broader goals of the University to foster intellectual growth, person and social responsibility, and lifelong learning.
The Kentucky Wildcats volleyball team opened up SEC Tournament play with a sweep of Auburn and move on to the next round. Today, they took on the Tennessee Volunteers in the semifinal with the winner playing for the tournament championship. It was a battle, but Kentucky won it 3-1 (20-25, 25-22, 25-15, 25-23)
As Always, Brooklyn DeLeye and Eva Hudson led the scoring for Kentucky, with 22 and 18 kills respectively. DeLeye also had 10 digs, which were huge in a game that hinged on defense. Hudson had 3 blocks.
DeLeye and Hudson had plenty of help too. Kassie O’Brien has been one of the best freshmen in the country, and had 46 assists, 8 digs, and 3 blocks in this one. Lizzie Carr had 9 kills and 5 blocks. Jordyn Dailey had 4 kills and 2 blocks.
MEDFORD, MA (November 25, 2025) – Tufts University Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Jamie Norton was announced today as the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association’s (USTFCCCA) East Region Men’s Cross Country Coach of the Year.
Voted for the award by his peers, Norton was recognized after leading the Jumbo men’s team to its best NCAA finish since 2012 and its first New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) title since the same year.
Tufts placed seventh at the NCAA Championship this past Saturday, the highest finish by an East Region team. Coach Norton’s squad featured two runners who achieved All-American status – senior Cullen McCaleb and junior Harris Gulbransen. It was the first time Tufts had two All-Americans in the same year since 2016.
Under Norton’s guidance, the Jumbos recorded their lowest score ever at the NESCAC meet for a 27-point victory over runner-up Williams College. The team’s five All-Conference honorees (top 14) were the most for the program since 2003. Norton and assistant coaches Kristen Morwick, Sophie Long, Davis Cote, Elise Molinaro, Ben Colello and Kat Rafuse were recognized as the conference’s Coaching Staff of the Year.
At the NCAA East Region Championship, Tufts finished as the runner-up team and had all seven of its runners earn All-Region honors (top 35).
Norton, a 2014 Tufts graduate who is in his second year of coaching at his alma mater, is the school’s first USTFCCCA East Region Coach of the Year since Connie Putnam received the accolade for the 2023 season. This is the first Regional coaching honor of Norton’s career.
See all of the USTFCCCA Regional Award Winners HERE.
–JUMBOS–
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The fourth-seeded North Dakota State volleyball team dropped a 3-0 decision against top-seeded South Dakota State on Monday night at First Bank & Trust Arena in front of 1,859 fans.
With the loss, the Bison finish the season with a 17-11 (10-6 Summit) overall record and advanced to the semifinal round of the Summit League Championship for the first time since 2023. South Dakota State (23-3, 16-0 Summit) advances to face third-seeded St. Thomas tomorrow in the championship round.
Lauren Jansen logged her second straight double-double in the Summit League Tournament with a match-high 17 kills and 11 digs. The Plainfield, Ill., native posted a .265 hitting percentage to go along with one block and one service. Cathy Porter passed out a team-best 13 assists, while Rya Borer tallied a team-best 13 digs.
South Dakota State sprinted out to a 9-1 lead in the opening frame to force a quick NDSU timeout. The Jackrabbits then pushed their lead into double digits, 17-7, after an attack error. South Dakota State went on to win the set, 25-15.
The Jackrabbits carried the momentum into the second frame doubling up the Bison, 14-7, with a kill from Annalee Ventling-Brown. South Dakota State used a match-best .480 hitting percentage in the frame to seal the set, 25-10.
NDSU pushed back in the third frame that saw a match-high nine tie scores and five lead changes. The Bison put together a late 3-0 run capped off by a kill from Emma Tallman to steal a 19-18 advantage. However, the Jackrabbits answered to close the set on a 7-1 run to win the frame, 25-20, and the match, 3-0.
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