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The American Red Cross is pleased to announce that Red Cross Shelter Simulation Training will be held at Lake Arrowhead Presbyterian Church on July 19th from 8am to 3pm. The last Red Cross Shelter that was opened in our communities was during the major snowstorm that impacted us over two years ago. That shelter was […]

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The American Red Cross is pleased to announce that Red Cross Shelter Simulation Training will be held at Lake Arrowhead Presbyterian Church on July 19th from 8am to 3pm.

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PSAC 75th Anniversary: Historic Timeline

Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Timeline Celebrating the 75th Season of Competition (2025-26) 1926 – A new Constitution of the PSNAA is rewritten, led by East Stroudsburg’s Dr. Tracy Allen, Principal of the institution May 1927 – L.P. Hill of Cheyney Training School for Teachers raises the question why they are not included in the Association. […]

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Celebrating the 75th Season of Competition (2025-26)

1926 – A new Constitution of the PSNAA is rewritten, led by East Stroudsburg’s Dr. Tracy Allen, Principal of the institution

May 1927 – L.P. Hill of Cheyney Training School for Teachers raises the question why they are not included in the Association. By September, this is remedied by the Principals, but the caveat in the Constitution includes members are not “obligated to participate or enter into any athletic relations with any other members” of the Association

December 1938 – The Athletic Directors meet to work on scheduling among members, in total 42 events are scheduled to be contested among agreeable institutions. No one is required to play anyone though.

December 1, 1947 – Board of Presidents of the State Teachers Colleges adopt proposal to form an Athletic Conference. Nothing occurs for two years as discussion held about who bears the cost of such an undertaking

First Executive Committee of the PSTCAC is George Miller (Indiana) President; Oscar Liljenstein (E. Stroud), Vice President; and John Hock (Bloomsburg), Secretary/Treasurer

December 1951 – Tennis and Swimming added as conference sports in addition to track, soccer, basketball and football.

May 1952, Waldo Tippin of Clarion raises the question about how Conference should handle the eligibility of Korean War Veterans. Conference’s accepts NCAA rules for Veterans and an influx of vets finds their way onto many athletic teams across the membership.

From 1951 to 1953, the “districts” are not used and the Conference employs the “Rocky Mountain Point System” to determine champions. To earn points in the system teams must play a minimum number of contests against other Conference members (Football – 4; Basketball – 8; Baseball – 4; Soccer – 2). A meet for wrestling and track and field would determine conference champions in those sports.

The Rocky Mountain System had its critics and the Conference then adopted the Saylor System, created by a Penn State University economist to determine a rating point system to determine champions. In addition to the football, basketball and baseball minimums above, Soccer, Tennis, Golf and Swimming were all set with a three contest minimum

By August 1956 Divisions are created, 6 members in the West and 8 members in the East, Shippensburg then moved to the West but only for basketball in 1958.

1960 – The Pennsylvania State Legislature creates “State Colleges”, dropping “Teachers” from the campus names. The Conference follows and renames the league the “Pennsylvania State Colleges Athletic Conference”

By April of 1960, all 14 campuses participate as members of the National Association Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Some have chosen dual membership in the NCAA including Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Millersville, Shippensburg, Slippery Rock and West Chester. Membership numbers in each association fluctuate until 1973 when all are members of the NCAA, with a few NAIA members.

February 1966 – Most likely out of political envy, the Board of Presidents strips Indiana of its membership privileges after it receives “University” status from the PA State Legislature. By the Fall of 1971, under the leadership of Athletic Director Herm Sledzik, Indiana returns to full membership in the Conference

West Chester had also joined the Middle Atlantic Conference in 1958 to associate with many of the Philadelphia area schools that are now Division I. By 1971 in response to dwindling participation in events by West Chester, the Conference adopts a policy that requires entry in their events or face a year of ineligibility in all events a year later.

November of 1974, the very first specific discussions to include women’s teams in Conference activities occurs and is met with limited enthusiasm, despite the passage of Title IX in 1972

In the early 1970s state employees were granted option to collectively bargain. In the 1974 contract with faculty, the PA Department of Education includes the position of Director of Equal Opportunity in Sport (DEOS) on each campus. The position reports directly to DOE in Harrisburg. Secretary of Education John Pittenger felt as though campuses were being too slow in affirmative action programming and activities and thus forced campus hands in this area with this position. The DOE was “committed to the elimination of practices, policies and programs which result in the limited participation for women and minority students in college athletic programs”

October 28, 1974, Millersville’s Assistant Athletic Director Marge Trout was named the first DEOS on a member campus.

By Fall of 1975, member institutions had varied Divisional status in the NCAA as “divisions” had just been created in the Association. West Chester was designated by the NCAA as Division I, but football was Division II. In total 8 members are in Division II and 5 others in Division III. A few members, particularly in the Western Division are also members of the NAIA.

The Divisional alignment debate rages through 1976 when the Cheyney Athletic Director makes four different motions to align the entire conference in one affiliation. For Division II – defeated; for Division III – defeated; for allowing DII/DIII option – defeated and for NAIA/NCAA membership – defeated. The debate continued.

Over a debate of whether PSCAC members should conduct Spring Football Practice, which is adopted as policy, West Chester resigns from the Conference in March 1977.

November 1979, East Stroudsburg head football coach Denny Douds speaks to the Athletic Directors encouraging a single level membership and national association affiliation. IUP Athletic Director Herm Sledzik forwards a motion that by Fall 1980 all Conference members would align to NCAA Division II and permit Spring Football practice. The motion passes 8 to 5.

From 1974 to 1977, women’s sports development moved ahead marginally, until February 1977 when Dr. William Duncan of Millersville, under the urging of Marge Trout, pushed the Board of Presidents to conduct a study regarding the inclusion of women in the Conference structure. Following a study in the Fall of 1977 a Committee was formed to rewrite the Conference’s Constitution to include women’s athletics, which was led by Duncan

The new Constitution, included “Divisions” for both men and women with separate regulations operating each Division, but with some over-arching governance. The Board of Presidents adopted this new Constitution in the Fall of 1977. Each “Division” (Men’s or Women’s) would alternate the presidency of the over-arching Conference, and as a result Marge Trout became the first female president of an athletic conference in the U.S. The Sporting News reported the tenure of Trout with an article entitled “And Now a Gal Conference Boss” in April 1978.

By May 1981, under the leadership of Athletics Director Dick Yoder, West Chester returns to full membership in the Conference

July 1983, PSAC hires first commissioner, Don Kelley, former Athletic Director of Illinois State University. Kelley would serve until 1989. Kelley establishes the first conference office in Hershey, PA.

Fall 1989, Kelley is replaced as Commissioner by Charles “Tod” Eberle, former Athletic Director of Lock Haven University where he also served as a professor in the Physical Education department.

Spring 2006, Mansfield elects to drop Football as an NCAA sport, leaving the Conference with 13 members playing football. Long Island University – CW Post joins the PSAC as an Associate Member in football and field hockey and will compete through the Fall 2012 seasons in both sports.

Summer 2010, PSAC incorporates as a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation, severing ties with the PA State System of Higher Education as an affiliated organization.

2019, For the first time in the Conference’s history, a full member from outside the boundaries of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania joins the PSAC as Shepherd University of West Virginia joins.

Majority of Notes Taken from:

A History of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference: An Analysis of Selected Critical Incidents.

Doctoral Dissertation

Dr. Allen Hall, University of Akron, 1984

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Volleyball Earns 13th Consecutive AVCA Team Academic Award

Story Links LEXINGTON, Ky. – For the 13th consecutive year, the Wichita State volleyball team earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award. Wichita State completed a strong academic year in 2024-25 with a 3.69 team GPA. “It is very exciting to see that the record-setting, on-court successes during the 2024-25 season have extended to the classroom,” says […]

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LEXINGTON, Ky. – For the 13th consecutive year, the Wichita State volleyball team earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award.

Wichita State completed a strong academic year in 2024-25 with a 3.69 team GPA.

“It is very exciting to see that the record-setting, on-court successes during the 2024-25 season have extended to the classroom,” says AVCA CEO Jaime Gordon. “The fact that more programs earned the Team Academic Award than ever before is evidence of how committed our coaches are when it comes to helping their players reach their goals as both students and athletes.”

The AVCA award initiated in the 1992-93 academic year, honoring volleyball teams that maintain a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or a 4.1 on a 5.0 scale. More than 1,400 high school and collegiate teams earned the Team Academic Award this season.

Season tickets for the 2025 Wichita State volleyball season are now available. Fans interested in becoming a season ticket holder can receive more information by clicking HERE.

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Potts unveils packed schedule in 1st Mountain West season

Grand Canyon women’s volleyball unveiled its full 2025 slate – a schedule packed with high-energy home matches and marquee tests as the Lopes gear up for their first year in the Mountain West. The season begins under the GCU Arena lights with the return of the electric Lope-A-Palooza match on Aug. 29, featuring a […]

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Grand Canyon women’s volleyball unveiled its full 2025 slate – a schedule packed with high-energy home matches and marquee tests as the Lopes gear up for their first year in the Mountain West.

The season begins under the GCU Arena lights with the return of the electric Lope-A-Palooza match on Aug. 29, featuring a matchup against Long Island. The opening weekend continues on the home court with contests against UT Rio Grande Valley on Aug. 30 and Gonzaga on Aug. 31. The Gonzaga match will mark the return of former GCU star, Klaire Mitchell, who is a Zags assistant coach.

“Our preseason schedule has a great build to it,” second-year Lopes head coach Kendra Potts said. “We’re so excited to host the first two weekends at GCU and to play in front of our home crowd that is the best in the country. We’ve got great teams coming in for two solid weekends of highly competitive volleyball.”

The Lopes remain in Phoenix the following week for another trio of nonconference showdowns. GCU hosts East Texas A&M on Sept. 5 before welcoming Washington State on Sept. 6. A matchup with in-state foe Northern Arizona rounds out the home stand on Sept. 7.

GCU then will head to Lincoln, Nebraska, for a nationally significant weekend, beginning with a neutral-site clash against Drake on Sept. 12. The following day, the Lopes face perennial powerhouse Nebraska on Sept. 13 inside the Huskers’ Bob Devaney Center. GCU last faced Nebraska in 2015.

“Going to Nebraska was strategic for the similar moves that GCU is making as an athletic department with the transition to the Mountain West,” Potts said. “Being able to be in the space and the arena that Nebraska has is a goal for us as a program to know and believe that we can compete at the highest level.”

The nonconference finale brings GCU crosstown to Tempe for a three-match series hosted by Arizona State. The Lopes meet Pepperdine on Sept. 18, take on Milwaukee on Sept. 19 and cap the stretch against ASU on Sept. 20.

“Being able to come back to the Valley and compete against Arizona State, a top-10 program, along with Pepperdine and Milwaukee, really rounds out the first four weeks of the season for us to prepare for the level of the Mountain West,” Potts said.

GCU will open the conference schedule against Boise State on Sept. 25 at home with a shot at the conference’s reigning champions on Oct. 4 at home.

The Lopes will not head on the road until Oct. 9 at UNLV.

GCU will close the regular-season schedule with four consecutive road matches at nAir Force (Nov. 13), Nevada (Nov. 15), Colorado State (Nov. 20) and Wyoming (Nov. 22).

The conference tournament will take place in Las Vegas with the opening round on Nov. 26, the semifinals on Nov. 28 and championship on Nov. 29.

“We are super grateful to be able to make this transition when we did and for what the GCU administration does for us to be able to put ourselves in a highly competitive space to compete for championships,” Potts said. “This also helps us to set higher sights for the NCAA Tournament and to give our student-athletes a well-rounded, top-notch experience.”

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Who was the Holland Sentinel Girls Athlete of the Quarter Century?

With the century a quarter done, the Holland Sentinel is selecting its top 25 athletes from the past quarter century. We started with the top 25 from each school and move on to the top overall male and female high school athletes from the past 25 years. Athletes must be graduated to be eligible. The […]

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With the century a quarter done, the Holland Sentinel is selecting its top 25 athletes from the past quarter century.

We started with the top 25 from each school and move on to the top overall male and female high school athletes from the past 25 years.

Athletes must be graduated to be eligible. The finalists include staff picks as well as top vote getters from the school polls.

Nicole Artz, West Ottawa

Class of 2013

Since West Ottawa does not have a varsity gymnastics program, and very few do anymore, Nicole Artz made her presence known on the club gymnastics scene. Artz was a Level 10 national qualifier and national champion before moving on to the University of Michigan where she was a multiple All-American and NCAA qualifier and one of the top gymnasts in the history of the Wolverines.

Aerin Baker, Saugatuck

Class of 2022

Perhaps the most explosive athlete in Saugatuck history, Aerin Baker used her incredible leaping ability to be a two-sport all-state athlete. She earned all-state volleyball honors and Sentinel Player of the Year honors as a senior after honorable mention honors as a junior. She also was all-state in track and field in the hurdles and the long jump. She will play volleyball at Calvin.

Courtney Bartholomew, Holland

Class of 2013

The most dominant swimmer in an era of Holland dominance, Courtney Bartholomew was a five-time individual state champion, claiming three 100 backstroke titles and two in the 200 IM. She led Holland to the most dominant state title in Michigan history as the Dutch finished first or second in every swimming event, including being part of the 200 medley relay that broke the national public schools record. Bartholomew was the second female swimmer in the country to break 52 seconds in the 100 backstroke. She went on to swim at Virginia, earning five NCAA runner-up finishes, and was on Team USA for the Duel in the Pool where she broke the American record in the short-course 100 backstroke and was part of the U.S. world record medley relay.

Selena Beltran-Pena, Fennville

Class of 2011

One of the top softball pitchers in area history, Selena Beltran-Pena was dominant in the circle. She earned all-state honors and was the Sentinel Player of the Year as a senior. She could also hit with the best of them, making her a difficult opponent all over the field at Fennville and when she played at Hope College.

Emily Bos, Holland

Class of 2010

Helping usher in the dominant era in Holland swimming, Emily Bos graduated holding the school record in every event. She was a six-time state individual state champion, winning three 100 backstroke titles and once each in the 200 IM, 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle. She was on five relay state titles as well. She was the Michigan High School Athlete of the Year by the Detroit Athletic Club and National High School Swimmer of the Year as a senior. Bos qualified for the Olympic trials and became an All-American at Auburn.

Ana Capotosto, Saugatuck

Class of 2011

One of the top athletes in the history of the state, Ana Capotosto could do it all. She was all-state in basketball multiple years, setting the school scoring record. She also was a state champion in track and field and an all-state volleyball player. She went on to play Division I basketball at Toledo and was a two-year captain.

Brittany Casey, Zeeland East

Class of 2014

Despite her small stature for a thrower, Brittany Casey used her strong, compact frame to become one of the top track and field athletes in state history. She earned four regional titles and three state titles in shot put and discus during her career with five all-state finishes before throwing at Western Michigan.

AJ Ediger, Hamilton

Class of 2021

One of the most dominating athletes in area history, the 6-foot-3 AJ Ediger was a force in basketball and volleyball. She earned all-state honors in basketball twice and volleyball twice, leading both teams to the state quarterfinals twice (the basketball team made the semifinals once there too). She also competed in track and field before earning a basketball scholarship to the University of Iowa.

Kristen Etterbeek, Holland Christian

Class of 2010

One of the best two-sport athletes in area history, Kristen Etterbeek was the queen of the court, whether that be the volleyball court or tennis court. She was an all-state volleyball player and a Miss Volleyball of Michigan finalist as a senior, one year after leading the Maroons to the state championship. After earning two all-state volleyball honors, she also was all-state multiple years in tennis, playing No. 1 singles at Holland Christian for a stunning three seasons. She played Division I volleyball at Penn where she was All-Ivy as a senior.

Erika Freyhof, Hamilton

Class of 2017

One of the top runners in history, Erika Freyhof made her mark in both cross country and track and field. She won the Division 2 state championship in cross country as a junior and finished third as a senior. In track, she won multiple state titles in distance races and was all-state in several events. She went on to run at Nebraska and scored at the Big Ten Championships and was an NCAA qualifier.

Taylor Garcia, Holland

Class of 2015

The most accomplished swimmer in Holland history, Taylor Garcia was also the most accomplished state champion in the history of the state of Michigan in any sport. She won all eight of her individual races at the state finals during her career, plus six relay titles and three team titles giving her 17 total state championships, a state record. Garcia went on to swim at Arizona, then transferred to the University of Michigan where she became an All-American.

Alyssa Garvelink, Holland Christian

Class of 2014

The most dominant volleyball player in the history of the Holland area, Alyssa Garvelink was a force like no other at the net. At 6-4, she was an elite blocker starting as a sophomore before earning all-state honors as a junior and senior, when she was a Miss Volleyball of Michigan finalist. She also played basketball, but volleyball was her calling as she headed to Michigan State and earned All-American honors twice and represented Team USA. She now plays professionally with the Grand Rapids Rise.

Haley Hoogenraad, Zeeland West

Class of 2016

One of the most well-rounded athletes in history, Haley Hoogenraad made her mark in several sports. She was a state meet qualifier in both cross country and track and field. She also was one of the top basketball players in the area during her career. But her best sport was softball. She was all-state for the Dux and ended up at the University of Michigan as a starting outfielder. But her four-sport legacy at Zeeland West lives on.

Madie Jamrog, Hamilton

Class of 2023

Was a three-time Holland Sentinel Softball Player of the Year, leading the Hawkeyes to two district championships and deep postseason runs. She broke the school record for no-hitters and now pitches at Akron. Also was an all-conference volleyball player.

Jordyn Klaasen, Zeeland West

Class of 2025

One of the most versatile and successful athletes in area history, Klaasen earned all-state honors during her career in soccer, cross country, basketball and was a state qualifier in track and field. She will play Division I soccer at Ball State next year.

Shelby Lacy, West Ottawa

Class of 2011

The fastest breaststroker in area history, Shelby Lacy claimed back-to-back Division 1 state championships in the 100-yard breaststroke, a feat no one has matched at Division 1. She also was part of West Ottawa’s state champion 200 medley relay. She went on to swim at Michigan State where she broke the school record in the 100 breaststroke. She now works for ESPN.

Brooke Leonard, Zeeland East

Class of 2014

While many softball pitchers dominate with speed, Brooke Leonard used her guile and arsenal of pitches to become one of the top softball players in area history. She earned all-state honors as a sophomore, junior and senior and was named Sentinel Softball Player of the Year three times before pitching at Cornerstone.

Allison Liske, Zeeland East

Class of 2007

Ushering in the dominant era of throwing for Zeeland East, Allison Liske still holds the school record in the shot put and discus despite several other Chix claiming state championships. Liske was a state champion in the shot put and three times a runner-up in the shot put and discus to future Olympian Mary Angell. Also was all-conference in basketball before competing in track and field at the University of Michigan.

Cortney Lokker Naber, West Ottawa

Class of 2004

Making her home on the court, Cortney Lokker was a two-time all-state volleyball player for the Panthers, amassing several school records along the way, becoming one of the top players in school history. She also was a strong basketball player, earning three varsity letters and Holland Sentinel Dream Team honors in both sports. Played volleyball at Grand Valley State and led the Lakers to the 2005 NCAA championship.

Sadie Misiewicz, Holland

Class of 2016

Sadie Misiewicz dominated on the pitch. She was the top soccer player in Holland High School history, earning all-state honors as a sophomore, junior and senior before earning a scholarship to play at Michigan State, where she became a captain. She also played professionally with Grand Rapids FC.

Suenomi Norinh, Zeeland East

Class of 2019

One of the most versatile athletes in the history of the state of Michigan, Suenomi Norinh was named Miss Track and Field of Michigan as a senior when she won the state championship in the high jump, long jump and 100 hurdles, while finishing runner-up in 300 hurdles. She won the high jump as a junior as well and was all-state three years in track and field. Also played volleyball before running track at Missouri.

Arianne Olson, West Ottawa

Class of 2023

The elite distance runner claimed multiple state titles and state runner-up finishes during her career and was all-state in both track and cross country, leading the Panthers to a state cross country title. She now runs at Notre Dame.

Emily Oren, Hamilton

Class of 2012

The MHSAA scholar-athlete of the year as a senior, Emily Oren was on the run. She earned multiple all-state finishes in cross country, helping the Hawkeyes to a state runner-up finish. She also was all-state multiple years in multiple events for track and field. She went on to run at Hillsdale where she claimed multiple NCAA championships in the steeplechase and has qualified for multiple Olympic trials and USA national meets in the event.

Ashley Overbeek, Hamilton

Class of 2014

One of the quickest and most talented basketball players in history, Ashley Overbeek made her mark by scoring 1,400 points and earning all-state honors. She started the resurgence of the Hamilton program. In addition, she was an all-state soccer player, using that same quickness to get to the goal.

Kylee Poulton, Black River

Class of 2022

The first multiple state champion in Black River history, Kylee Poulton won the 100 meters and 200 meters at the Division 3 state finals in June. She was all-state in multiple events multiple years on the track and will run at Indiana University next year. She was also a strong volleyball player at Black River.

Sophie Riemersma, Zeeland East

Class of 2018

One of the most dominant athletes in one sport, Sophie Riemersma was also dominant in multiple sports despite her volleyball focus. She was all-state in volleyball three times, including being named a Miss Volleyball of Michigan finalist as a senior. She was honorable mention all-state in basketball, scoring more than 1,000 points in her career and breaking the school record for rebounds. She also was all-state twice in the high jump before heading to Miami (Ohio) for volleyball.

Helen Sachs, West Ottawa

Class of 2025

Overcoming an eating disorder that brought her career to a halt, Sachs battled back and claimed the Division 1 state championship in the 3,200 meters as a senior. She was a state runner-up multiple times in track and won the D1 cross country state title as a sophomore, leading the Panthers to the team title. She will run at Notre Dame next year.

Bria Schrotenboer, Hamilton

Class of 2019

One of the top soccer players in the history of the Holland area, Bria Schrotenboer starred in soccer before moving on to higher club teams and landed a spot on Team USA before playing at Michigan State and then Duke. She also was an all-state basketball player, leading the Hawkeyes to the state semifinals.

Rachele Schulist, Zeeland West

Class of 2012

One of the most dominant athletes in local history, Rachele Schulist was an all-state cross country performer all four years, leading the Dux to a state title. On the track, she claimed the state championship in the 1,600 meters and was all-state in multiple events all four years for the Dux, leading them to a runner-up finish as a senior. She went on to run at Michigan State and was an All-American.

Abby Schultz, Calvary

Class of 2012

Schultz, the only basketball player to reach 1,000 career points for the Crusaders, she went on to play at Grace University and score 1,000 points there before becoming a college basketball coach.

Carly Sleeman, Zeeland West

Class of 2024

Was named Division 2 Miss Softball as a senior after setting most of the Zeeland West records. She was all-state three times and Sentinel Player of the Year twice. She went on to play at Central Michigan where she was All-MAC and will play at Kentucky next year.

Kara VandeGuchte, Hamilton

Class of 2007

One of the most versatile and elite athletes in area history, Kara VandeGuchte was a three-sport star. She played basketball, but was even better in volleyball and on the track. She was all-state in volleyball twice, leading the Hawkeyes to the regional final. She also earned all-state honors in track and field, one of the top hurdlers in area history. She went on to play volleyball and run track at Hope. She was all-region in volleyball, helping Hope to the Final Four. She also earned All-American honors in the heptathlon.

Carissa Verkaik, Holland Christian

Class of 2009

Making her biggest impact on the court, Carissa Verkaik was an all-state basketball player, leading the Maroons to state semifinal and quarterfinal appearances. She graduated as the all-time leading scorer at Holland Christian and was second in the entire state in career shots blocked. She also was an all-state track and field athlete. She headed to Calvin where she was a four-time MIAA MVP and multiple All-American. As a senior, she was national player of the year and won the Jostens Trophy. She is Calvin’s all-time leader in points, rebounds and blocked shots. She was third in NCAA Division III history in career blocks and 14th in scoring when she graduated.

Paige Westra, Zeeland East

Class of 2022

Making history, Paige Westra became the first female to earn first-team all-state honors in football in the state of Michigan. She was also all-state in soccer and track and field, concurrently in a stunning spring. She set the Chix season and career scoring record in soccer with 65 goals in just three years and was state runner-up in the shot put, earning all-state track and field honors for the fourth time. She will continue in track and field at Grand Valley State.

Kayla Windemuller, Holland Christian

Class of 2018

The most dominant distance runner in area history, Kayla Windemuller claimed eight state championships during her career. She won one in cross country and five individual titles in track and field in the 1,600 and 3,200. She also helped the Maroons win two relays, leading the team to a state runner-up finish. Headed to Baylor and then the University of Michigan where she was an All-American in the steeplechase.

Abby Winn, Zeeland West

Class of 2022

The most recent stellar multi-sport star for the Dux, Abby Winn saved her best for her senior year. She was honorable mention all-state in volleyball, before earning all-area basketball honors. In the spring, she was a state qualifier in track and field all while earning first-team all-state honors in soccer, leading the Dux to their first regional final. She played soccer at GVSU.

Contact sports editor Dan D’Addona at Dan.D’Addona@hollandsentinel.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter @DanDAddona or Facebook @HollandSentinelSports.

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Volleyball Announces Amended 2025 Conference Schedule

LOGAN, Utah – Utah State volleyball released an amended version of its conference slate for the 2025 season on Tuesday. The new schedule accounts for the addition of Grand Canyon, which will join the Mountain West as a full member this fall. A total of seven Utah State matches have been altered from the […]

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LOGAN, Utah – Utah State volleyball released an amended version of its conference slate for the 2025 season on Tuesday. The new schedule accounts for the addition of Grand Canyon, which will join the Mountain West as a full member this fall.

A total of seven Utah State matches have been altered from the previously released conference schedule. The Aggies will now open MW play at New Mexico on Thursday, Sept. 25, before the team’s only regular season match against newly-admitted Grand Canyon on Saturday, Sept. 27, in Phoenix.

Utah State will then return to the Wayne Estes Center as before to host San José State on Thursday, Oct. 2, but will now also play Boise State on Saturday, Oct. 4, in Logan. USU’s following two-game road trip at Wyoming and Colorado State remains unchanged.

Following the two road matches, the Aggies will host Fresno State on Thursday, Oct. 16, before returning to the road to take on Boise State on Saturday, Oct. 18. Utah State will then welcome San Diego State and UNLV to Club Estes on Thursday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 25, respectively.

USU’s final eight matches of the Mountain West slate remain unchanged from those previously announced.

Fans can purchase season tickets here. Mini-plans and single-game tickets will be available at a later date. For all ticket questions, contact the USU Ticket Office online or at 435-797-0305.

2025 Mountain West Schedule

Date	Opponent	Location
Thursday, Sept. 25	at New Mexico	Albuquerque, New Mexico
Saturday, Sept. 27	at Grand Canyon	Phoenix, Arizona
Thursday, Oct. 2	SAN JOSÉ STATE	WAYNE ESTES CENTER
Saturday, Oct. 4	BOISE STATE	WAYNE ESTES CENTER
Thursday, Oct. 9	at Wyoming	Laramie, Wyoming
Saturday, Oct. 11	at Colorado State	Fort Collins, Colorado
Thursday, Oct. 16	FRESNO STATE	WAYNE ESTES CENTER
Saturday, Oct. 18	at Boise State	Boise, Idaho
Thursday, Oct. 23	SAN DIEGO STATE	WAYNE ESTES CENTER
Saturday, Oct. 25	UNLV	WAYNE ESTES CENTER
Thursday, Oct. 30	at San Diego State	San Diego, California
Saturday, Nov. 1	at UNLV	Las Vegas, Nevada
Thursday, Nov. 6	COLORADO STATE	WAYNE ESTES CENTER
Saturday, Nov. 8	WYOMING	WAYNE ESTES CENTER
Thursday, Nov. 13	at Fresno State	Fresno, California
Saturday, Nov. 15	at San José State	San José, California
Thursday, Nov. 20	AIR FORCE	WAYNE ESTES CENTER
Saturday, Nov. 22	NEVADA	WAYNE ESTES CENTER
Wed.-Sat., Nov. 26-29	Mountain West Tournament	Las Vegas, Nevada

*HOME GAMES IN BOLD AND ALL CAPS

Fans can follow the Aggie volleyball program on Twitter, @USUVolleyball, on Facebook at /USUVolleyball or on Instagram, @usuvolleyball. Aggie fans can also follow the Utah State athletic program on Twitter, @USUAthletics, Facebook at /USUAthletics and on Instagram, @USUAthletics.

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Pompano Beach Set to Welcome Fans Back for World-Class Beach Volleyball This Year

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 22, 2025) – USA Volleyball, in partnership with the Florida Region of USA Volleyball, will once again bring world-class beach volleyball to Florida with the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour (BPT) Futures Pompano Beach, Florida, Dec. 4-7, 2025, as part of the second annual Pompano Beach Volleyball Festival. This year’s tournament […]

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July 23, 2025

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 22, 2025) – USA Volleyball, in partnership with the Florida Region of USA Volleyball, will once again bring world-class beach volleyball to Florida with the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour (BPT) Futures Pompano Beach, Florida, Dec. 4-7, 2025, as part of the second annual Pompano Beach Volleyball Festival.

This year’s tournament builds on the success of the 2024 inaugural event and marks the second year of collaboration between USA Volleyball and the Florida Region in co-hosting the BPT Futures event.

Competition will begin with a qualifier on Thursday, Dec. 4, followed by the main draw from Friday, Dec. 5 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. All matches will be held on the sands of Pompano Beach and are free and open to the public.

The festival will also feature a Pan American Zone Beach ParaVolley event from Dec. 6-7. Junior clubs can also join in on the action by registering for the U.S. Beach Club East Coast Championship from Dec. 5-6 and a Beach National Qualifier (BNQ) on Dec. 7. Register now for the U.S. Beach Club East Coast Championship. Registration for the BNQ will open soon.

“We’re thrilled to return to Pompano Beach for the 2025 Beach Pro Tour Futures event and to deepen our partnership with the Florida Region,” said USA Volleyball’s Chief Operating Officer Steve Bishop. “Events like this not only elevate the level of competition in the U.S. but also create opportunities for fans and future athletes to experience world-class volleyball up close. With strong support from local partners, we’re excited to continue growing the sport in one of the most vibrant beach volleyball communities in the country.”

Sanctioned by Volleyball World, the FIVB Beach Pro Tour Futures series provides a global platform for emerging beach volleyball athletes to earn ranking points and compete against rising stars from across the world. The Pompano Beach event will feature both up-and-coming and experienced players vying for points, prize money and international recognition.

“The Florida Region of USA Volleyball is extremely excited for year two of this event,” said Kurt Esser, executive director and president of the Florida Region of USA Volleyball. “The inaugural Pompano Beach Volleyball Festival was a great success, and this year will be even better. We are very appreciative of the support from Visit Lauderdale in hosting. Additionally, thank you to FIVB and USAV for continuing help in growing this event.”

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