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Past meets present at K-State volleyball alumni game

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) – Over a half dozen former K-State volleyball players made their way back to Manhattan on Saturday for the first alumni game in the Jason Mansfield era. The alumni crew, despite having graduated over a decade ago, held their own through all three sets of the scrimmage. Liz Wegner-Busch, the two-time All-American […]

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MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) – Over a half dozen former K-State volleyball players made their way back to Manhattan on Saturday for the first alumni game in the Jason Mansfield era.

The alumni crew, despite having graduated over a decade ago, held their own through all three sets of the scrimmage. Liz Wegner-Busch, the two-time All-American and K-State Hall of Famer headlined the returning stars. Seven others from the early to mid-2010s were also on the court.

“Definitely worn out a little bit easier than I probably would’ve in the past,” Wegner-Busch laughed. “Very fun to be out there and feeling like you still got it, a little bit.”

“The current players need to know the former players and what they’ve done to build a program and play with them is special and fun,” K-State head coach Jason Mansfield said. “I just love the event today, it’s really exactly what I wanted it to be.”

Saturday was the first time in Morgan Family Arena for many of the former players. Alum JuliAnne Rathbun explained how it shows the university’s investment into the athletics and raises the recruiting pitch.

“It’s the first time I’ve been in here and it’s awesome to see,” Rathbun added. “I think this rivals any gym we’ve played in the Big 12. Super fun to see all of our fans come back out and just support, have fun, people who’ve known us forever. This is clearly a statement that K-State cares about volleyball.”

“I think it’s the best in the country in terms of volleyball only arena,” Mansfield said. “It’s helped us get the six freshman coming in. We have four in the next class and we’re looking to build. So yeah, we’re trying to recruit elite high school talent and build a program that way.”

K-State returns to Morgan Family Arena on August 29 for its season-opener against UMBC.

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No. 22 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field at NCAA Championships: Friday

Story Links GENEVA, Ohio— The Wartburg women’s outdoor track and field team is tied for 24th place with five points place after day two of the National Championships. Friday’s events 3,000m steeplechase finals Ellie Meyer 4th 10:27.52 Notes: This was Meyer’s fourth-straight All-American honor in the steeplechase […]

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GENEVA, Ohio— The Wartburg women’s outdoor track and field team is tied for 24^th place with five points place after day two of the National Championships.

Friday’s events
3,000m steeplechase finals Ellie Meyer 4^th 10:27.52

Notes:

This was Meyer’s fourth-straight All-American honor in the steeplechase

She tied her best podium finish (fourth place, also accomplished in 2023)

This was the fifth-straight year Wartburg has earned All-America honors in the steeplechase

This was the 11th total All-American honor in the steeplechase for the program

Meyer remained third on the program’s top 10 list in this event, but improved her time

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The Knights will be back in action tomorrow for the final day of the NCAA Championships

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Sheldon Competes at NCAA Outdoor Championships

Story Links GENEVA, OHIO – Sophomore Ashley Sheldon became the first field athlete to represent the Union College women’s track & field team at multiple national championships by taking part in the high jump on day two of the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, held on Friday afternoon at SPIRE […]

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GENEVA, OHIO – Sophomore Ashley Sheldon became the first field athlete to represent the Union College women’s track & field team at multiple national championships by taking part in the high jump on day two of the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, held on Friday afternoon at SPIRE Institute.

Sheldon had three tries at the opening height of 1.60 meters, but could not clear the bar cleanly on any of her attempts.

Sheldon is one of two athletes in program history to reach the NCAA Championships as both as first-year and a sophomore, joining Allison Cuozzo ’10 HOF ’24, and is one of five field athletes in Union track & field history (men’s or women’s) to qualify for multiple national championships.

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Ocala Star-Banner Boys Volleyball Team, Player of the Year nominees

As the popularity of boys’ volleyball expands around the country, interest in the game in Marion County grows. Even on the heels of a highly anticipated era, the level of play continues to rise among the Ocala area schools. For the first time in program history North Marion made its first Marion Athletic Conference final […]

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For the first time in program history North Marion made its first Marion Athletic Conference final as Jaydon Williams emerges as a top outside hitter. Forest regains its foothold as the top boys volleyball program in the area after securing the Marion Athletic Conference trophy. These events shaped the volleyball season in Marion County and influenced the all-county voting pool.

Match statistics and more were considered when choosing the 2025 Star-Banner All-County Boys Volleyball team. On May 27, every Athlete of the Year winner will be announced at the MESPY’s. We’re announcing our finalists with their accolades and feats to hold you over until the big day.

Player of the year nominees

Luis Monserat, Freshman, West Port

Monserat led a young team through one of the toughest strength of schedule in the county. Through 84 sets of play he helped the Wolf Pack establish a formidable defense.

The freshman setter had a state-high 97 aces — the eighth best mark in the nation. His 392 digs made him one of the best defensive playmakers in the state.

Xavier Sahajpal, Senior Forest

The county championship goes through one of the best setters in the county. With Sahajpal at the center of the action spreading around 392 assists.

Sahajpal was so balanced in his sets four of his teammates recorded 80 or more kills. His ability to make every pass in the book helped Forest become the highest scoring offense in the county.

All County Boys Volleyball Team

S: Michael Reid, West Port – 62 kills, 42 aces, 28 blocks, 152 digs, 676 assists

S: Xavier Sahajpal, Forest – 28 kills, 25 aces, 12 blocks, 100 digs, 392 assists

OH: Brody Wilemon, Forest – 141 kills, 23 aces, 17 blocks, 187 blocks,

RS: Jeremy Croft, Forest – 271 kills, 31 aces, 19 blocks, 177 digs

OH: Jayden Williams, North Marion

OH: Michael O’Brien, Lake Weir

L: Luis Monserat, West Port – 97 aces, 463 digs, 27 assists

MB: Dylan Bethea, West Port – 109 kills, 74 blocks

Honorable mention

Logan Vincent (Belleview), Roman Valencia (Belleview), Yadiel Roman (Dunnellon), Kelvin Jacobs (Dunnellon), Landon Nuzum (Forest), Tito Gonzalez (Lake Weir), Jcruz Popoca (North Marion), Zach Phan (Vanguard), Francisco Inzunza (North Marion), Dominic Vennard (Vanguard), Logan Horne (North Marion), Jameson Goodwin (Vanguard), Trey Northey (Forest), Jamian Avery (West Port).

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Kamara Captures Third Place in Women’s Discus at NCAA Track & Field Championship

Story Links PUEBLO, Colo. – Bowie State senior thrower Yassine Kamara earned a third-place finish in the women’s discus throw at the NCAA Track and Field Championship on Friday afternoon at the CSUP Thunderbowl Stadium. The Hyattsville, Md., native made an immediate impact with her opening throw, posting a season-best mark […]

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PUEBLO, Colo. – Bowie State senior thrower Yassine Kamara earned a third-place finish in the women’s discus throw at the NCAA Track and Field Championship on Friday afternoon at the CSUP Thunderbowl Stadium.

The Hyattsville, Md., native made an immediate impact with her opening throw, posting a season-best mark of 52.53 meters. With this exceptional performance, Kamara secured a place in the Bowie State history books, becoming the program’s first All-American since 2010.

Kamara will return to action on Saturday, May 24, at 3:15 p.m. ET, competing in the women’s shot put at Thunderbowl Stadium.

For the latest updates on Bowie State Athletics and its 13 varsity sports, visit bsubulldogs.com.

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Eastern Mass. boys’ volleyball rankings: Globe Top 20 poll

Lexington made a statement, playing three close sets against Brookline before falling in four. The Minutemen have been top five for a while, putting together a program-best 17-match win streak, but have now finally faced a top-four opponent and looked strong. They took down surging Acton-Boxborough as well. After Milford defeated Winchester in five sets […]

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After Milford defeated Winchester in five sets last week, the team took a set off of Division 2 contender Westfield. This may not be the Scarlet Hawks team of last season, but the Gus Da Silva-led squad is still potent.

The MIAA brackets will be released Tuesday. Records based on scores reported to the Globe.

No.	Team	Record	Previous
1.	Brookline	17-1-0	1
2.	Natick	16-2-0	2
3.	Needham	15-5-0	3
4.	Newton North	12-7-0	4
5.	Lexington	18-2-0	5
6.	Acton-Boxborough	12-6-0	8
7.	Wayland	12-7-0	6
8.	Milford	12-9-0	9
9.	Cambridge	12-7-0	7
10.	Winchester	14-6-0	17
11.	New Bedford	16-2-0	11
12.	Lowell	17-2-0	12
13.	St. John’s Prep	12-6-0	10
14.	Chelmsford	15-4-0	13
15.	Newton South	8-8-0	15
16.	Methuen	15-4-0	14
17.	BC High	10-7-0	18
18.	St. John’s (S )	9-9-0	16
19.	Greater Lowell	15-3-0	19
20.	Boston Latin	13-5-0	20

AJ Traub can be reached at aj.traub@globe.com. Follow him on X @aj_traub and Instagram @ajt37.

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Huntington Beach, Mater Dei and Sage Hill reach regional volleyball finals – Orange County Register

The Huntington Beach, Mater Dei and Sage Hill boys volleyball teams have advanced to CIF Southern California Regional finals that will be played Saturday. The SoCal Regional champions will play in the first CIF State Championships for boys volleyball on March 31. All of the regional finals Saturday start at 6 p.m. Huntington Beach plays […]

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The Huntington Beach, Mater Dei and Sage Hill boys volleyball teams have advanced to CIF Southern California Regional finals that will be played Saturday.

The SoCal Regional champions will play in the first CIF State Championships for boys volleyball on March 31.

All of the regional finals Saturday start at 6 p.m.

Huntington Beach plays at Mira Costa in the Division I regional final. The Oilers lost to Mira Costa in the CIF-SS Division 1 finals last week.

Mater Dei is home Saturday against Francis Parker in the Division II final.

Sage Hill is home against Claremont in the Division III final.