BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Southern Illinois Track and Field program concluded the 2025 outdoor season Saturday in the NCAA West First Round. The Salukis fought hard but did not qualify for any events to compete in the NCAA Outdoor Championship.

DAY ONE – Wednesday

The events kicked off with Darrione Williams competing in the long jump event. Williams placed 29th with a jump of 7.24 meters. He had two close fouls which would have placed him inside the top 10 and sent him to Eugene to compete in the championship.

“Heck of a run… Heck of a run,” said jumps coach Jacob Brydson.

Next up for the track events, Andre Jackson II ran in the 400M dash and just missed qualifying for the quarterfinals with a time of 46.31 seconds.

Shane Ashton closed out day one by qualifying for the quarterfinals in the 400M hurdles with a time of 50.65 seconds, finishing in 14th place.

DAY TWO – Thursday

Leah Thames and Teanna Bell started day two by racing in the 400M dash, just missing the qualifying mark with times of 53.52 and 53.96 seconds.

Thames closed out day two by racing in the 200M dash, missing qualifying with a time of 23.47 seconds, and missing the quarterfinals by .05 seconds.

DAY THREE – Friday

Ashton raced in the quarterfinals for the 400M dash, placing 18th with a time of 51.31 seconds.

The men’s 4x400M relay team, made up of Shane Ashton, Xavier Preston, Josh Delgado, and Andre Jackson II closed out the day, finishing with a time of 3:07.58.

DAY FOUR – Saturday

The women’s 4x100M relay team, made up of KeyAnn Wilson, Trinity Cleaver, Leah Thames, and Teanna Bell wrapped up the NCAA West First Round, finishing the race with a time of 44.59, placing 19th, 2.23 seconds behind first-place finisher USC.

The Salukis 2024-2025 season comes to a close with the conclusion of the NCAA West First Round.

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Four Milford High School students were on their way to volleyball practice on Saturday when one of them was taken into custody by ICE agents. 

WBZ-TV spoke to one of the students in the car, who is also undocumented. He asked to remain anonymous.

The student said that they were heading to practice when three unmarked vehicles pulled up behind the car. The agents interrogated them about their documentation before taking the 18-year-old driver into custody. The student said he was not taken into custody by ICE because he is underage.

Student describes ICE arrest

“An ice officer had stepped out of his vehicle, walked over to us, and knocked on the window. And they asked him what his documentation was,” the student continued. “That’s kind of when emotion hit, and I began crying. No facial expressions, just tears started coming down my eyes.” 

The student said that his friend, the driver, had been in the country since he was a young child. He said that they weren’t doing anything wrong to warrant being pulled over.  

“I didn’t see him run a red light, or I didn’t see him do anything that was necessarily illegal. We were just on our way.”  

The group of students is set to graduate on Sunday. The student WBZ-TV spoke to says that he feels afraid that everything he and his friend had worked for is in jeopardy.

“I always knew that this was a system where it could get people who were undocumented and committed bad things, but now it’s turning into a system that just kicks everybody out based on your status,” he said.

The 18-year-old who was detained is also a member of the school band, who was set to play at the graduation ceremony.

Town responds to student being arrested by ICE

Milford Public Schools said ICE had detained several parents of students in recent weeks.

“We are all distraught by this news,” Superintendent of Milford Public Schools Kevin McIntyre said in a statement.

“The Milford Public Schools play no part in immigration enforcement and support all of our students and families, including those who are immigrants to the United States.  They are members of the community, students in our classrooms, athletes that compete representing Milford, musicians, artists, friends, and neighbors.”

Milford Police say they were not informed that ICE would be conducting this operation.  

The town is outraged and terrified by the string of ICE arrests hitting Massachusetts and their own residents. A protest is planned for Sunday after the Milford High School graduation. 

Millie Quin and Itziar Almeda of Sun Devil Water Polo received accolades in the 2025 ACWPC All-American teams. Quin was named to the third team, while Almeda earned an honorable mention, both contributing significantly to the team’s 19-9 record. This achievement marks the second consecutive year that a pair of Sun Devils scored over 100 points each in a season. Their performances were recognized by the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches based on head coach nominations. Quin led offensively with a record 116 points, while Almeda had impressive stats as well in her freshman campaign.

By the Numbers

• Millie Quin recorded 89 goals and 116 points, ranking second in program history for goals and fifth for total points in a season.
• Itziar Almeda tallied 117 points, with 71 goals and 46 assists, leading the team in both categories during her freshman year.

Yes, But

While both players excelled this season, the team’s overall performance can still improve despite strong individual achievements. The challenge remains to translate individual success into collective wins in future seasons.

State of Play

• Sun Devil Water Polo finished the season with a 19-9 record, showcasing strong performances from Quin and Almeda.
• Quin enjoys her second accolade of the season following her selection to the 2025 MPSF All-Third Team.

What’s Next

Looking forward, expectations are high for both Quin and Almeda as they continue with Sun Devil Water Polo. With Quin returning as a junior and Almeda entering her sophomore year, both players will aim to improve their performances and lead the team towards a deeper postseason run.

Bottom Line

Quin and Almeda’s accomplishments highlight the rising talent within the Sun Devil Water Polo program, signaling a strong future as they build on this season’s success and aim for greater achievements in the upcoming years.

Over 250 NCAA member institutions sponsor Division I track and field teams, and each year, these teams hope to compete in the championship meet. With over 20 events for both men and women, the championship meet will cap off an exciting outdoor season. 

LIVE UPDATES: Click or tap here to follow along for live updates from the first round through the championship

The final site championships begin June 11 in Eugene, Oregon.

Here’s all you need to know about the 2025 NCAA outdoor track and field championships.

 When is the championship field selected?

The 2025 DI men’s and women’s outdoor track and field final site selections will be announced on Tuesday, June 3.

First round selections

Qualifying performances for the 2025 first rounds can begin March 1. The qualifying window closes for every meet that isn’t a conference championship on Sunday, May 18. The qualifying window closes for conference championship meets on Monday, May 19.

Athletes accepted into the first rounds will be announced on Thursday, May 22.

Selections for the first round were May 22. Click or tap here to view the selections.

Championship selections

Combined event athletes (heptathlon and decathlon) accepted into the championship meet will be announced on Thursday, May 22.

The top 12 competitors from each individual event and the top 12 teams from each relay event advance from each first round. The list of qualifiers from each event contested in the first rounds will be announced by 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 1. The final list of the championship competition participants will be announced by 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 3.

How are championship participants selected?

The NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Track and Field and Cross Country Committee will select and announce the participants for the 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

The top 48 declared student-athletes will be accepted into the first-round competitions for each individual event. The top 24 declared relay teams will be accepted into the first-round competitions for each relay event.

Combined events do not attend the first round. For combined events (Heptathlon and Decathlon), the top 24 declared student-athletes in each event based on their position on the national descending-order list will be accepted directly into the Championships. 

There are two first rounds, one for the east region and one for the west region. The qualifiers out of these two regions will compete in the 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

: Here are the DI track and field teams with most NCAA championships

 When are the 2025 NCAA outdoor track and field championships?

The 2025 NCAA outdoor track and field championships are from Wednesday, June 11 through Saturday, June 14. Both the men’s and women’s championships are held simultaneously.

Where are the 2025 NCAA outdoor track and field championships?

The 2025 NCAA outdoor track and field championships will be held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. It will be the 16th time the outdoor championships have been held in Oregon.

You can purchase tickets to the 2025 championships here.

MORE: Here’s how the outdoor track and field championships work

What is the schedule of events?

The NCAA has announced the 2025 NCAA DI Outdoor Track & Field Championships schedule of events. Times are subject to change.

Click or tap here for the schedule of events in pdf form

How to watch the 2025 NCAA DI outdoor track and field championships

The 2025 NCAA DI Outdoor Track & Field Championships will air on the ESPN family of networks.

* All broadcast times and networks are subject to change.

Click or tap here for the latest updates to broadcast information.

When are the 2025 NCAA first rounds?

The NCAA first rounds run Wednesday, May 28, through Saturday, May 31. Both the DI men’s and women’s first rounds are held simultaneously.

Click or tap here to recap first round action

Where are the 2025 NCAA first rounds?

The meets will be held in two locations for the east and west regions. The NCAA East first round will be located in Jacksonville, Florida, with North Florida serving as the host school. The NCAA West first round will be located in College Station, Texas, with Texas A&M serving as the host school.

: Here are the future dates and sites for DI outdoor track and field through 2026

What is the schedule of events for the first rounds?

You can find the schedule of events for the 2025 NCAA East and West first rounds below:

• East: May 28-31
• West: May 28-31

What are the current outdoor track and field rankings?

Click or tap here to view the latest men’s track and field USTFCCCA rankings. Click or tap here to view the latest women’s track and field USTFCCA rankings. Both will be updated throughout the season.

Who are the past outdoor track and field team champions?

Here are the previous winners of the NCAA outdoor track and field championships. The women’s championship began in the 1982 season while the men’s championship began in the 1921 season.

DI women’s track and field championship history

#Participation in the championships vacated by the NCAA Committee on Infractions
History of scoring in championships—1982-84 (15-12-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1); 1985-present (10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1).

DI men’s track and field championship history

* Unofficial championship
& Participation in the championships vacated by the NCAA Committee on Infractions.

SPRINGFIELD — Boys volleyball has only been a sanctioned sport by the Ohio High School Athletic Association since 2023.

But Mount Vernon High School has already made a statewide impression.

The Yellow Jackets finished as Division II state runner-up on Saturday after falling to Cincinnati McNicholas 25-11, 25-4 and 25-17 at Wittenberg’s Pam Evans Smith Arena.

The loss snapped a 10-match winning streak and left coach Chad Sivewright’s squad with a 17-11 record. The Rockets conclude a spectacular season with a 27-1 record.

It took the best team in Ohio to turn back Mount Vernon, which hadn’t lost a match since a straight-set defeat at the hands of Lakota East on April 26.

Before Saturday, the Yellow Jackets had won 12 of their last 13 outings. In fact, MV had claimed 15 of their last 16 sets over the past five contests.

But McNicholas, which has now won back-to-back state titles, was an entirely different beast. The Rockets have reached all three state tournaments.

McNicholas senior Gavin Gerhard led in scoring with 13 kills. Seniors Ethan Gundrum had 18 assists and Ben Jones had four service aces. 

For Mount Vernon, Zach Black and Hunter Thompson recorded 9 and 7 kills, respectively. Senior Isiah Campbell had 19 assists. Black chipped in 7 digs, while Evan Kimitau added 6.

A Cinderella season

Unfortunately, the glass slipper did not fit, and the Mount Vernon boys’ Cinderella volleyball season ended at the hands of Cincinnati McNicholas in the state finals.

While disappointed, head coach Chad Sivewright looked at a season where his team was the first in the history of Mount Vernon High School to compete for a state championship in any sport.

“How can you be upset?” the coach said.

Looking at some of his players as they embraced one another and fought back tears. 

“It’s super emotional,” Sivewright said. “It’s (going to be) hard not to be together as much but it’s hard to be upset because it has been such a great year.”

MV lost to the very best.

In the first set, the Rockets came from behind to outscore the Jackets 25-21 in a game that saw 14 lead changes.

The second set was a different story with McNicholas taking the Jackets out 25-4.

The third set,  the Jackets were able to stay with the defending champs most of the set, finally succumbing to the relentless offense, 25-17. 

Sivewright had no misconceptions about his team’s opponent.

“We felt that we had a pretty good gameplan coming in. We knew it was going to take everything we were going to have to match them point for point,” he said. “We knew there were not going to be any easy points.”

Sivewright felt that his team started out strong.

“The first set, we were in it and it felt really good,” the coach said. “Looking back on it, we just got tripped up a bit in the second set and I should have made some adjustments a little bit quicker.”

The Yellow Jacket mentor was well aware that playing catch-up with a team like McNicholas is never good.

“In the second set, it was just digging ourselves out of a hole, and that is a really good team, and with competition like that, you cannot make mistake,” he said.

The third set gave the Jackets a glimmer of hope,

“All the credit goes to them (McNicholas) but in the third set I felt like the guys got back into it mentally and they started getting after it again,” Sivewright said. “I believe they left it all on the court and that is all we could ask for, so it is good.”

Sivewright said he was proud of his squad.

“Just seeing the community getting behind the guys was great,” Sivewright said. “The last time I was here we had a police escort and there is something special about that, too.

“Being a part of a community like Mount Vernon and seeing everyone come out there, that will never get old.”