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Penn State women's gymnastics opens the season at home, hosting Penn, New Hampshire

The sophomore from Tennessee competes in both vault and bars, and will likely square off with Penn State star Ava Piedrahita on Sunday.Skyelar Kerico is a gymnast to watch for Penn, as she was the 2024 GEC gymnast of the year, while also being named to the First Team All-GEC. The junior from Toms River, […]

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Penn State women's gymnastics opens the season at home, hosting Penn, New Hampshire

The sophomore from Tennessee competes in both vault and bars, and will likely square off with Penn State star Ava Piedrahita on Sunday.Skyelar Kerico is a gymnast to watch for Penn, as she was the 2024 GEC gymnast of the year, while also being named to the First Team All-GEC. The junior from Toms River, New Jersey, was also the 2024 GEC champion for the beam and all-around events, where she scored a 9.9 on the beam and a 39.325 in the all-around.In 2024, Penn State ended the season ranked No. 15. To open 2025, they are ranked No. 21.Serena Mullin is expected to take control of the Wildcats as she returns for New Hampshire for her junior season.No. 21 Penn State officially begins its season on Sunday at 2 p.m. as they play host to Penn and New Hampshire at the Rec Hall for the first meet of 2025.With Becker leading the charge, the Quakers won the GEC Regular Season, the GEC Championship and the Ivy Classic, which is known as the “treble”.The last time New Hampshire faced the Nittany Lions was 2022, where Penn State won by a final score of 196.550-195.775. Penn State has won four of the last five dating back to 2011.Penn is led Becker, who in her first three seasons with the team has won three straight GEC titles, becoming the only coach in program history to do so.The Quakers are coming off of their third straight Gymnastics East Conference championship, as well as winners of the GEC regular season and the Ivy Classic.Penn State has fared well against Penn in the keystone rivalry all time, as they have never lost to the Quakers in women’s gymnastics.Numerous freshmen will make their Nittany Lions debuts on Sunday, including Allison Kaempfer, Dani Latronica, Elizabeth Leary, Bella Misiura and Ellie Monahan. The first year gymnasts will look to make a name for themselves in the first meet of 2025.If you’re interested in submitting a Letter to the Editor, click here.Kylie Gorgenyi won her conference’s gymnast of the year last season, but is no longer with the team, as she was a graduate student in 2024. The absence of Gorgenyi leaves a hole in UNH that needs to be filled.Ava Piedrahita, the WCGA North East Region Co-Gymnast of the Year in 2024, will lead the way for the Nittany Lions, alongside Kalea McElligott, who was named the 2024 Big Ten Freshman of the Year. McElligott is the first Nittany Lion to win the award since 2015, and will be a focal point of the team’s success not only Sunday, but the entire season.Mullin, the junior from Connecticut, participates in vault, beam and floor, and ended the 2024 season with 369.15 total points, just three points under DeVincenzo, but nearly 200 less than Gorgenyi.New Hampshire will also be traveling to University Park on Sunday to participate in the Penn State Tri-Meet.Penn State begins its 2025 campaign with a preseason dual-meet against Penn and New Hampshir…MORE GYMNASTICS CONTENTDespite being ranked inside the top 25 to begin the year, and ranked higher than their opponents this Sunday, the Nittany Lions will still face some talented competition at Rec Hall.The Wildcats went 23-13 in 2024, ending the season on a modest three game win streak.Penn State head coach Sarah Brown is entering her eighth year in Happy Valley, as the former Eastern Michigan coach led the NIttany Lions to its first ever Regional Final appearance a year ago.They open the season as number one in the GEC preseason poll.Last January was the most recent matchup between Penn State and Penn, as they faced off in the Keystone Classic in the Palestra.The Nittany Lions ended up winning the quad-meet, with Penn finishing in third.Both the top scorers for the Wildcats a season ago are gone, leaving the opportunity for a gymnast like Mullin to take over, and become the centerpiece of the team, starting with the meet on Sunday.Jenna DeVincenzo was second in points for New Hampshire in 2024, behind Gorgenyi, but she too has graduated and left the sport of gymnastics.In that Regional Final, the team scored their highest all-around mark of the season, a score of 197.050. The score is also the team’s highest under Brown as the coach.The Nittany Lions are coming off of a 15-8 season in 2024, which ended with an appearance in the NCAA Regional Finals.Expectations are high for Penn State in the 2025 season, as they are returning several key players, as well as bringing in a new class of freshmen. These women will look to get off to a hot start in the season debut Sunday.Kerico was the first Quaker to win the GEC gymnast of the year since 2012, when Kirsten Becker, who is now the head coach of the team, won the award.

4 things to watch for ahead of Penn State women’s gymnastics' 2025 season

Jordan Barrow was named First Team All-GEC as a freshman, as she scored a 9.875 on the vault last March in a meet against Rutgers, earning her the prestigious honor.

Mullin is a part of the Wildcats first rotation for the meet Sunday.

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EA Sports College Football 26 Will Not Release on PC

Chase Becotte | Published: Apr 24, 2025 03:11 pm Within the announcements for College Football 26 and Madden 26, EA put up pre-order bonuses for both games in the dual-game bundle. This revealed the platforms each game will be on, and ended the dream that we might get College Football 26 on PC this year. […]

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Within the announcements for College Football 26 and Madden 26, EA put up pre-order bonuses for both games in the dual-game bundle. This revealed the platforms each game will be on, and ended the dream that we might get College Football 26 on PC this year.

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College Football 26 will only release on current-gen consoles once again, which means the Xbox Series X/S and PS5. I had been somewhat bullish on College Football 26 making it to PC this year in my sports game predictions article, and while I still feel it’s inevitable it gets to PC, that won’t happen this year. The MVP Bundle (which gets you both CFB and Madden) is also only available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, which further cements that information.

College Football 25 was a massive sales success, so that was part of the reason I thought it might make it to PC this year, but since it’s also not going to be on the Switch 2, it seems like EA is keeping the tent small for now. It makes sense if you think about how well the game did on just two platforms, and so EA perhaps does not feel the need to throw extra resources at porting the game to new platforms as of yet.

Regardless, it’s a bummer we won’t get the game on PC this year. The modding scene for the game would be tremendous, but whether for legal or just development reasons, we’ll need to wait at least one more year for that dream to come true.

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Lindbergh soccer eyes postseason push

The Lindbergh High School girls soccer team notched a statement win on April 14, shutting out Union 2-0 behind a dominant performance from sophomore standout Kasey Patten. Patten netted both goals—one in each half—leading the Flyers to victory. She now has three goals on the season for Lindbergh.  The Flyers’ defense also shone against Union, […]

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The Lindbergh High School girls soccer team notched a statement win on April 14, shutting out Union 2-0 behind a dominant performance from sophomore standout Kasey Patten. Patten netted both goals—one in each half—leading the Flyers to victory. She now has three goals on the season for Lindbergh. 

The Flyers’ defense also shone against Union, with Mackenzie Bieg and Josie Watz combining efforts in goal to secure the clean sheet. It was the third win of the season for Lindbergh, who had previously defeated Seckman and Jackson on March 25 and April 7, respectively.

With the win against Union, Lindbergh improved to 3-5-1 on the year. As of April 24, Lindbergh sits at 4-8-1.

Despite a losing record, the Flyers have been competitive in a challenging early-season schedule, suffering narrow losses to strong programs like Cor Jesu, losing 1-2, and Rockwood Summit, losing 0-1. Though the opposition has been stiff, Lindbergh head coach Jake Pittroff emphasized the importance of testing his squad against elite competition.

“We’ve been competitive and played in some really tough games. I think we are starting to put things together and play better.” Pittroff said. “I’m a big believer that a team has to be built by playing the best. In order to be the best, you have to beat the best.”

With the postseason looming, Pittroff hopes the rigorous schedule will pay dividends.

“I think the tough schedule helps us,” Pittroff said. “We are getting better technically and tactically. I also think our decision-making has improved, especially defensively.”

The team is led by captain Lauren Smith, who will continue her soccer career at Spring Hill College, a Division II school. Senior Kate Warren also provides leadership and experience, while Danni Cotter, who has tallied four points this season, is set to play at UMSL. Patten, as well as Gabby Moran, who has six points on the season, have emerged as key offensive catalysts.

With a daunting Class 4 district on the horizon, Pittroff remains realistic about the challenges ahead.

“It’s just a powerhouse,” Pittroff said. “It’s one tough district.”

As the Flyers continue to build both their tactical foundation and mental grit, Pittroff is optimistic about where this journey could lead.

“It’s a journey of learning,” he said. “The girls are building aptitude and mind skills, which are life skills they will need to be successful.”

The Flyers faced Notre Dame on April 16, winning 1-0. They next played Webster Groves on April 18, St. Joseph’s on April 21 and Layayette on April 22, losing the three games 0-3, 1-4 and 0-5, respectively.

Lindbergh will face Ursuline Academy on April 25 at 5:30 p.m.

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Loudoun gymnasts selected on VHSL all

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Utah Gymnastics Commemorate 2025 Season Accomplishments

SALT LAKE CITY— Fresh off a fourth-place finish at its 49th consecutive NCAA National Championship and fifth consecutive appearance in the Final Four, Utah Gymnastics gathered one more time to commemorate everything Team 50 accomplished at the annual end of year team banquet. While not the ending the Red Rocks had hoped for, there was […]

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SALT LAKE CITY— Fresh off a fourth-place finish at its 49th consecutive NCAA National Championship and fifth consecutive appearance in the Final Four, Utah Gymnastics gathered one more time to commemorate everything Team 50 accomplished at the annual end of year team banquet.

While not the ending the Red Rocks had hoped for, there was plenty to celebrate in 2025, which head coach Carly Dockendorf made clear in her opening statement to those in attendance.

“Success doesn’t always look like the number on the trophy we came home with,” said Dockendorf. “Success can look different in many ways. Success can be found in how we grow as people, how we influence and inspire those around us, how we work outside our comfort zone for a goal, and at the end of the day, success is really about getting one-percent better, and we did that. We achieved all of that this year.”
 

The Red Rocks became the first team to earn a conference championship (both regular season and championship meet) since the Utes moved to the Big 12 Conference in the summer of 2024.

Utah Gymnastics also cleaned up during awards season placing eight gymnasts in All-Big 12 teams, with two of those gymnasts earning end of year recognition from the Big 12.

Additionally, Utah had four WCGA Regular Season All-Americans in 2025, and six athletes later earning NCAA All-America status while keeping the Red Rocks’ impressive Nationals appearance record alive and well.

“Nothing in life is ever a guarantee,” said Dockendorf. “All of us took a chance this year at winning a National Championship. All of us invested more than we ever have before to ourselves, and to this team to go after the title. It would have been a lot safer if we didn’t give as much, if we didn’t care as much, and if we didn’t go all-in.”
 

With that in mind, Dockendorf, and the rest of the coaching staff took the time to recognize a few athletes that went above and beyond in 2025 to help achieve some of their lofty goals.

Senior Amelie Morgan was presented with the Dahl Academic-Athletic Award for her consistent efforts through 125 career routines while also pursuing excellence in the classroom for her degree in business management.

The Marsden Leadership Award had two recipients this season with one going to senior Jaylene Gilstrap for her efforts volunteering in the community, and the other going to senior Jaedyn Rucker for taking on a coaching role after suffering a season-ending injury before competition begun.

Freshman Avery Neff earned the Newcomer of the Year award for instantly stepping into a big role in the all-around on competition days despite being in the midst of getting comfortable as a college student.
 

Junior Ashley Glynn was given the Coaches’ Award for her dedication to getting outside of her comfort zone in order to compete three events consistently in 2025.

Last, but certainly not least, junior Makenna Smith, and senior Grace McCallum were recognized as team MVPs for the attitude, personality, and performances they brought every day to the Red Rocks through the year.

“This quote from Warren Buffet just made me feel exactly how I feel about our seniors today,” said Dockendorf. “‘Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted the tree a long time ago.’ To the senior class, you have laid the foundation for this new era of Utah Gymnastics, and you are leaving a legacy.”
 

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CCA goalkeeper Alannah McKibben discusses soccer journey

CCA goalkeeper Alannah McKibben discusses soccer journey News Sports Go Iowa City Opinion Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals Clear Creek Amana goalkeeper Alannah McKibben is the team’s all-time leader in saves. The team captain wants to set more records before she graduates. Marc Ray Watch Next   © 2025 www.press-citizen.com. All rights reserved. 6

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Cam Ward

Cam Ward but up big time numbers at three different schools, going from an unheralded FCS recruit to a Heisman finalist. Here’s what you need to know about Cam Ward’s college career. The vitals on Cam Ward School: Incarnate Word/Washington State/Miami (Fla.)Position: QuarterbackHeight: 6-2Weight: 223 poundsYears active: 2020-24 Here are Cam Ward’s career stats from […]

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Cam Ward but up big time numbers at three different schools, going from an unheralded FCS recruit to a Heisman finalist.

Here’s what you need to know about Cam Ward’s college career.

The vitals on Cam Ward

School: Incarnate Word/Washington State/Miami (Fla.)
Position: Quarterback
Height: 6-2
Weight: 223 pounds
Years active: 2020-24

Here are Cam Ward’s career stats from college:

YEAR GAMES COMP ATT COMP. % PASS YDS PASS TD INT RUSH TD REC TD
2020
(UIW)
6 183 303 60.4 2,260 24 4 2 0
2021
(UIW)
13 384 590 65.1 4,648 47 10 1 0
2022
(Washington State)
13 320 497 64.4 3,231 23 9 5 0
2023
(Washington State)
12 323 485 66.6 3,735 25 7 8 0
2024
(Miami (Fla.))
13 305 454 67.2 4,313 39 7 4 1
Career 57 1515 2329 65.0 18,189 158 37 20 1

Where did Cam Ward go to college?

Cameron Ward, a native of West Columbia, Texas, attended Incarnate Word out of high school. Per 247Sports, Ward’s only other offer came from Texas Southern. After two years at UIW, Ward transferred to Washington State in 2022. After another two years at Washington State, Ward spent his final season of eligibility at Miami (Fla.).

What kind of prospect was Cam Ward in high school?

Ward was a two-sport athlete and an unranked quarterback prospect at Columbia High School, primarily running the triple option. As a junior in 2018, he completed 72 of 124 passes (58 percent) for 1,070 yards and seven touchdowns while rushing for four TDs. He threw for over 1,000 yards again in 2019 as a senior, leading the team to become co-district champions. In 2019, Ward was named First-Team All-District, First-Team All-Southern Brazoia County and honorable mention All-State.

In basketball, Ward was named two-time all-district offensive MVP and honorable mention all-state academically.

What was Cam Ward’s record in college?

In 19 games at UIW, Ward went 13-6 as a starter, advancing to the second round of the FCS playoffs in his second year.

At Washington State, Ward went 12-13 as a starter in two years, losing the 2022 Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl.

In his final season at Miami, Ward went 10-3 as a starter, losing the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl.

Records set by Cam Ward

Here are some of the notable records and statistical rankings set by Cam Ward in college:

  • 1st in career Division I touchdowns (178)
  • 1st in Miami single-season passing yards (4,313)
  • 1st in Miami single-season passing touchdowns (39)
  • 1st in Miami single-season completion percentage (67.2)
  • 1st in UIW career passing touchdowns (71)
  • 1st in UIW career passing yards (6,908)
  • 1st in UIW single-season passing touchdowns (47)
  • 1st in UIW single-game passing touchdowns (7)
  • 1st in UIW single-game passing yards (610)
  • 1st in UIW single-season passing efficiency (146.5)
  • 9th in Washington State single-season pass completions (323)
  • 9th in Washington State single-season pass attempts (497)
  • 9th in Washington State single-season completion percentage (66.6)

Which awards did Cam Ward win in college?

Here are the awards and honors Cam Ward won in college:

  • Heisman Trophy finalist (2024)
  • Davey O’Brien Award winner (2024)
  • Manning Award (2024)
  • Consensus First-Team All-American (2024)
  • ACC Player of the Year (2024)
  • ACC Offensive Player of the Year (2024)
  • First-Team All-ACC (2024)
  • All-Pac-12 Conference Honorable Mention (2023)
  • Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Semifinalist (2023)
  • All-Pac-12 Conference Honorable Mention (2022)
  • Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Semifinalist (2022)
  • Walter Payton Award finalist (2021)
  • Second-Team All-American, STATS Perform (2021)
  • Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Year (2021)
  • Hero Sports FCS Sophomore All-American (2021)
  • Jerry Rice Award (Spring 2021)
  • Hero Sports FCS Freshman All-American (Spring 2021)
  • Southland Conference Freshman of the Year (Spring 2021)

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