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Raker wins two events in state meet; more girls track highlights

Eleanor Raker will head off to the Air Force Academy soon as one of the best female runners in Nevada state history. The Galena senior won the girls 1600-meter race at the state track and field meet on May 17 in 4:53.03, just short of the state record of 4.452.93. She also won the 3200 […]

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Raker wins two events in state meet; more girls track highlights

Galena’s Eleanor Raker looks back at her competitors while winning the girl’s 5A title during the north region XC championships at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park in Reno on Oct. 27, 2023.

Eleanor Raker will head off to the Air Force Academy soon as one of the best female runners in Nevada state history.

The Galena senior won the girls 1600-meter race at the state track and field meet on May 17 in 4:53.03, just short of the state record of 4.452.93. She also won the 3200 in 10:30.78 and was third in the 800 (2:16.57).

Reno High sophomore Mackenzie Sellers defended her state title in the pole vault, winning with a height of 13 feet even.

Reno’s MacKenzie Sellers participates in the girls pole vault during a track and field competition at Bishop Manogue in Reno on March 22, 2025.

More highlights from the girls Class 5A state track and field meet on May 17:

Alyssa Dixon, Galena junior, third in the 200 (25.32); second in the long jump (17-11)
Amaya Chapman, Spanish Springs senior, third in the 400 (56.60)
Gioia Coudriet, Galena freshman, second in the 1600 (5:06.96); second in the 3200 (11:1411).
Kaylee Landis, McQueen sophomore, third in shot put (36-7).

Class 3A

Winners from Northern Nevada in the 3A state meet include:

800: Taylor Dickey, North Valleys, senior (2:24.55).
1600: Dickey, North Valleys (5:23.99).
32000: Alyla Thomas, Lowry (11:42.23)
100 hurdles: Arya Saini, South Tahoe junior (14.82)
4×100: South Tahoe (49.71)
4×200: South Tahoe (1:44.52)
4×400: Truckee (4:13.66)
4×800: Elko (10:07.10)
Long jump: Saini, Elko (18-1)
Triple jump: Peyton Conley, South Tahoe (36-0.5)
Pole vault: Sophia Dorohov, Spring Creek 99-6)

Class 2A

Winners from Northern Nevada in the 2A state meet include:

100: Sienna Clark, North Tahoe senior, 13.47)
200: Shelby Erickson, Incline freshman (27.04)
400: Alexis Hallenburg, North Tahoe senior (56.72)
800: Erickson, Incline (2:19.82)
1600: Erickson, Incline (5:31.49)
3200: Saige Nolan, Incline (12:40.34)
100 hurdles: Lauren Janssen, Incline (17.20)
4×100: Coral Academy (52.94)
4×200: North Tahoe 1:49.21)
4×800: Incline (10:46.01)
Long jump: Kloe Alejandro, Coral (15-7)
High jump: Ellarie Bateman, Coral (4-8)
Pole vault: Sydney Sufka, Sierra Lutheran (9-0)
Shot put: Nyka Ewol, Coral (14-2.25)

1A

Winners from Northern Nevada in the 1A meet are:

100: Madison Slater, Smith Valley (13.64)
200: Victoria Hage, Eureka, 28.44
400: Brooke Watts, Eureka (1:02.41)
800: Anna McKay, Eureka (2:32.50)
1600: Beatrice Liwanag, Sage Ridge (6:07.22)
3200: Mylala Martinez, Whittell (13:26.91)
100 hurdles; Marli Dahl, Wells (17.810
300 hurdles: Brooke Watts, Eureka (49.51)
4×100: Wells (58.12)
4×200: Smith Valley (1:55.19)
4×400: Wells (4:56.57)
4×800: Wells (12:16.82)
High jump: Madison Slater, Smith Valley (4-11)
Pole vault: Miley Dorefler, Excel (9-3)
Shot put: Lailoni Tobey, McDermitt (30-5)
Discus: Tobery, McDermitt (107-1)

5A team scores

1. Centennial 90
2. Liberty 87
3. Legacy 74
4. Galena 71
5. Spanish Springs 47
5. Palo Verde 47
7. Reno 46
8. Shadow Ridge 45
9. Faith Lutheran 39
10. Coronado 38
11. Bishop Gorman 19
12. Canyon Springs 18
13. Damonte Ranch 17
13. Bishop Manogue 17
15. McQueen 16
16. Douglas 15
17. Foothill 8
18. Carson 7

3A team scores

1. Lowry 87.50
2. South Tahoe 76
3. Tahoe Truckee 65
4. Moapa Valley 59.50
5. Elko 59
6. Spring Creek 52
7. North Valleys 45
8. Boulder City 42.50
9. Slam Academy 42
10. Pahrump Valley 39.50
11. Virgin Valley 34.50
12. Democracy Prep 24
13. The Meadows 14
14. Dayton 11.50
15. Fernley 10
16. Valley 9
16. Wooster 9
18. Coral Academy of Science 6
19. Hug 5
20. Cristo Rey St. Viator Col 3
21. Eldorado 1
21. Mater East Academy 1

2A team scores

1. Lincoln County 126.50
2. Coral Academy – Reno 122
3. Incline 115
4. North Tahoe 73
5. Lake Mead Christian 62
6. Sierra Lutheran 60
7. White Pine 49.50
8. Pershing County 25
9. Battle Mountain 23
10. Yerington 12
10. Adelson School 12
12. West Wendover 6
13. Green Valley Christian 5
13. Silver Stage 5
15. Laughlin 2

1A team scores

1. Eureka 106
2. Wells 80
3. Smith Valley 68
4. Indian Springs 52
5. Pahranagat Valley 48
6. Sage Ridge School 44
7. Carlin 39
8. George Whittell 31
9. Tonopah 29
10. Round Mountain 28
11. McDermitt 25
11. Virginia City 25
13. Beatty 22
14. Jackpot 20
15. Pyramid Lake 12
16. Word of Life Christian 11
17. Excel Christian 10
18. Lund 9

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Big Red spring sports highlights

Coach Mike Deegan was thrilled so many alums attended the NCAA regional and super regional wins that sent the Big Red to their first Division III College World Series. “This was a program victory,” said Deegan, who has guided the Big Red to seven consecutive NCAA tournament appearances. “This is part of being really good […]

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Coach Mike Deegan was thrilled so many alums attended the NCAA regional and super regional wins that sent the Big Red to their first Division III College World Series.

“This was a program victory,” said Deegan, who has guided the Big Red to seven consecutive NCAA tournament appearances. “This is part of being really good for a long time, and a lot of guys got to share in the moment.”

The Big Red, who won one game in the double-elimination World Series, finished the season with a 41-7 record. They broke a school record with 20 consecutive victories.

Deegan lauded the work of a deep pitching staff led by senior Nick Falter, a who went 12-0 with a 2.52 earned run average. Falter was named second-team All-American by the American Baseball Coaches Association and D3baseball.com.

Junior Erik Sundgren, an ABCA first-team All-American, paced the offense with a team-high 17 home runs and 81 runs batted in. Senior Eric Colaco was an ABCA third teamer and sophomore Sam Larson was a D3baseball.com third-team selection.

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Daktronics Helps Assumption High School Expands Sports Media Opportunities for Young Women

The new video display provides female students with hands-on experience in sports media and event production, fields that have traditionally been male-dominated. The school is investing in this opportunity for its female students with a large expansion of a new broadcast room as well. Students can take their event production to a broadcast stage. The […]

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Daktronics Helps Assumption High School Expands Sports Media Opportunities for Young Women

The Daktronics 14-foot-high by 25-foot-wide, 10-millimeter resolution video display with a multisport fixed-digit scoreboard was installed in August 2024, just in time for the field hockey and soccer seasons. AHS athletes and fans are already embracing the enhanced capabilities it brings to their athletic events.

“The video board has made our games so exciting because after we score, they will show photos or videos, and when we are announcing the lineup, they show our media day photos, which helps build excitement when something fun happens,” says AHS student Sophie Rousseau, a Junior field hockey player.

Students Gain Hands-On Experience

As an all-female school, AHS is dedicated to providing opportunities for young women to pursue careers in sports and related fields. The new video display has not only enhanced game-day experiences but also provided educational opportunities that are particularly impactful for students.

The school has started a sports media club to work with its video LED technology, with 30 students signing up immediately to learn about event production and live video feed integration.

This club will integrate into a class during the school day in the upcoming Fall 2025 school year, during the time known as ‘Rockets Taking Initiative’ (RTI) time. RTI time provides students with real-world experience during the school day.

AHS Athletic Director Lisa Pinkston says the technology has changed how students engage with events. “This generation loves technology,” she explains. “They love seeing themselves on video. The sound system is unbelievable, and integrating a live video feed has elevated our events, making them feel like performances on a bigger stage. It’s great for the kids and the community.”

Parents of students are also benefiting from the new display. Mom and fan April Laframboise comments, “The new video board truly takes Assumption athletics to the next level. The game-day experience is interactive and exciting, and the girls love it! As a spectator, it feels more like a college game day. Videos, player highlights, sponsors – it’s really impressive and even further elevates the AHS athletic program.”

Technology Opens Pathways to Media Careers

The technology also allows AHS to showcase various outdoor sports such as flag football, lacrosse, soccer, field hockey and track, as well as youth sports. Athletes and fans can all benefit by viewing stats, results and action on the big screen.

Pinkston emphasizes, “As an all-girls school, we’re providing opportunities for girls to pursue career interests and creating entertaining, memorable game-day experiences for the community.”

By broadening their game-day production, AHS aims to secure more sponsors to support these initiatives. Pinkston also highlights the enrichment sessions offered at AHS, including mental performance training, leadership training and study skills sessions. These sessions provide valuable experiences that go beyond traditional classroom learning, preparing young women for various career paths.

Enhancing Game-Day Atmosphere

The video display, sound system and student production come together to provide a stadium feel to the school, enhancing the overall experience for students and spectators alike.

AHS’s new video display has created a dynamic and engaging environment for students and the community. By focusing on empowering young women and providing them with unique opportunities in sports media and event production, AHS is set to continue providing memorable and entertaining experiences.

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Tennessee High School Sports Shakeup! Girls Flag Football Officially Sanctioned

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The Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association created a new award this year to honor the top senior male and female high school athletes. It was a way to honor interscholastic student-athletes whose resumes have come up short of the organization’s “Athlete of the Year” award criteria in recent years due to an overwhelming presence of Delawareans […]

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Jordyn Hollamon of Delmar High School, a national field hockey team member and Second Team All-State softball player was the female recipient. The male recipient was a local kid from Bear, who was a rare three-sport All-State athlete who took great pride in competing in three completely different sports.

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Five takeaways from Thursday, as champions were crowned, coaches hired, TMC met, and …

For the first time in school history, Concord-Carlisle girls’ lacrosse was No. 1 in the state.Barry Chin/Globe Staff Championship weekend is upon us, with four teams getting a head-start on the celebrating Thursday night. Over at Babson College, Concord-Carlisle girls’ lacrosse claimed its first state championship in the Division 1 title game, and Norwell beat […]

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Five takeaways from Thursday, as champions were crowned, coaches hired, TMC met, and ...

For the first time in school history, Concord-Carlisle girls' lacrosse was No. 1 in the state. — For the first time in school history, Concord-Carlisle girls’ lacrosse was No. 1 in the state.Barry Chin/Globe Staff

Championship weekend is upon us, with four teams getting a head-start on the celebrating Thursday night.

Over at Babson College, Concord-Carlisle girls’ lacrosse claimed its first state championship in the Division 1 title game, and Norwell beat its old coach to capture the Division 4 belt, its first state title in seven years.

And in Shrewsbury, top-seeded Agawam bounced back after dropping the second set to win the last two in commanding fashion against Wayland and secure its second Division 2 title in three seasons.

Playing ‘Agawam volleyball’ got it done in the Division 2 boys’ championship

While not an MIAA sport, St. Mary’s captured the 2025 girls’ flag football title.

St. Mary’s tops Leominster to claim the 2025 Patriots Girls’ High School Flag Football championship

With the conclusion of the softball and tennis semifinals, every championship match is locked in, and with a shift in softball to put every game on Saturday, that means 23 champions will be crowned that day, weather permitting.

You can find out when every championship game is with our title tracker, and you can revisit every game from the last two rounds with our playoff guide.

The rest of Thursday’s coverage:

1. Commitment corner

Holland (formerly Burke) senior Jay’von Depina has committed to play at Northern Essex Community College, making it five of the six Bulldogs seniors who are going on to play collegiately.

Blessed enough to say i’m commiting to Northern Essex Community College! Go Knights! #AGTG pic.twitter.com/Judirawk0v

— Jay’von Depina (@DepinaJayvon) June 10, 2025

Dartmouth College announced an incoming women’s soccer class that includes two Massachusetts products: Brookline defender Anna Leschly, a two-time EMass All-Star and Bay State Conference All-Star, and BB&N’s Maeve Theobald, who made the All-NEPSAC and All-ISL first teams.

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2. Coaching carousel

Methuen football coach Tom Ryan will be the athletic director at the school after serving on an interim basis last year. Longtime offensive coordinator Ryan Dugan will be promoted to interim head coach.

Ryan went 81-48 in 12 seasons coaching the Rangers. Dugan has been the offensive coordinator at his alma mater, where he teaches math, for 12 years.

Nipmuc has promoted Britt Kahler from assistant to head girls’ basketball coach. Kahler was formerly the head coach at Blackstone Valley Tech.

Congratulations to current Nipmuc Asst. Coach and former BVT Head Coach Britt Kahler. Britt will be taking over the helm of the Nipmuc Girls program @tgsports pic.twitter.com/gbNsfdiEL7

— Nipmuc HS Sports (@NipmucAD) June 12, 2025

Tabor Academy announced the promotion of 2014 graduate Lydia Caputi from assistant to head girls’ basketball coach.

Caputi takes over for Will Becker, who she coached under the last two years. An All-New England player while at Tabor, she went on to play at Babson, where she was a three-year starter.

She has coached at Trinity College and Dartmouth and was head coach at Westminster School in Simsbury, Conn.

We are excited to announce Lydia Caputi’14 as the Next Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach! #SeawolfNation https://t.co/4JzHYOn4KH pic.twitter.com/ZqBRCj99iD

— Tabor Athletics (@taborathletics) June 11, 2025

Westwood athletic director Matt Gillis announced he will be retiring next week after 33 years with the school district. The Blue Hills graduate has served as the Wolverines’ AD for 13 years.

3. Milton Academy’s Partal wins Gatorade boys’ soccer award

Milton Academy senior Josh Partal has been named the Gatorade Massachusetts Boys Soccer Player of the Year.

The midfielder from Bangor, Maine, notched seven goals and eight assists, leading the Mustangs to the NEPSAC Class A championship game. A United Soccer Coaches High School All-American selection, he participated in the High School All-American Game and will play at Stanford.

“Josh just controls the game from minute one to minute 90,” said BB&N coach Joe Campbell in a release. “He never plays a bad pass and is silky smooth on the ball. His game awareness is uncanny for such a young player.”

Partal volunteers as a youth soccer coach and is a member of the Milton Academy Science Olympiad team and co-head of the MicroFinance Club.

5. TMC talks big picture, tweaks wrestling postseason

The MIAA’s Tournament Management Committee discussed two big-picture topics and made a slight change to wrestling during its Thursday meeting.

The only vote of the day was to reduce the number of wrestlers who qualify for All-States from six to five per weight, which was recommended by the wrestling committee.

“They’re trying to get their arms around the number of people who are wrestling,” said TMC chair Shaun Hart, the Burlington AD. “The events are so huge.”

Two athletic directors, Newton North’s Mike Jackson and Franklin’s Karrah Ellis, proposed that basketball quarterfinal games be held at neutral locations instead of home gyms.

“It’s definitely difficult to host an Elite Eight game in basketball,” Ellis said. “From turning people away at the door because tickets sold out, to locking down your facility. We had people break in through our loading dock trying to sneak into a game. That’s an unreasonable expectation of your event staff.”

The committee decided to add the issue to a future agenda when they have more data, with Paine noting that only three quarterfinal games in 2025 sold more than 1,000 tickets.

“We understand Newton North and Franklin had a problem, but we need to look at the numbers and look at the ticket sales,” Hart said.

Hart also noted that while hockey quarterfinals were moved to neutral locations last season, it’s not an apples-to-apples comparison.

“Everyone owns their own basketball gym and less than half the hockey teams play at a venue that is theirs,” Hart said. “They’re not the same.”

The committee also discussed the need to make the alignment process, which just wrapped up for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years, less arduous and acrimonious.

“We have to seriously consider what we are doing and why we are doing this work,” Hart said. “My hope is no person needs to do alignments again. We put the formula together and it runs the state and where you land is where you are.”

A sub-committee was discussed to look at alternate methods for settling alignments.

Brendan Kurie can be reached at brendan.kurie@globe.com. Follow him on X @BrendanKurie.

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Local Iowa high school baseball and softball highlights and scores (6

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Here’s a look at our local Iowa high school baseball and softball highlights and scores from June 12th, 2025: Softball Sioux City East 3, Sioux City North 1 (Game 1 – Doubleheader) West Monona 9, Lawton-Bronson 2 Sibley-Ocheyedam 6, Sheldon 5 Sergeant Bluff-Luton 13, CB Jefferson 1 Le Mars 3, […]

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