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Reese finishes third out of 30 at CBVA’s Women’s Open
A member of the current GBHS beach volleyball dynasty took third in a prestigious tournament in California recently, while a pair looking to keep GBHS at that level won a tournament in Gulf Shores. Estelle Reese, a key member of GBHS’ back-to-back state and national championship teams, as well as their state runner up finish […]

A member of the current GBHS beach volleyball dynasty took third in a prestigious tournament in California recently, while a pair looking to keep GBHS at that level won a tournament in Gulf Shores. Estelle Reese, a key member of GBHS’ back-to-back state and national championship teams, as well as their state runner up finish in this past season’s indoor […]
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Lorelei Bangit Earns CSC Academic All-District Honors
Story Links WASHINGTON – The College Sports Communicators organization annually recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the track, in the field, and in the classroom. Sophomore sprinter Lorelei Bangit is adding another accolade to her career having earned Academic All-District team recognition. Earlier this spring, […]

WASHINGTON – The College Sports Communicators organization annually recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the track, in the field, and in the classroom. Sophomore sprinter Lorelei Bangit is adding another accolade to her career having earned Academic All-District team recognition.
Earlier this spring, Bangit was honored to the Outdoor Track Academic All-Patriot League team for the second time. Combining honors for indoor and outdoor track, Bangit has so far been honored twice as a Patriot League Academic Honor Roll selection as well.
At the Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championships in May, Bangit earned silver in the 400 in a program-best 54.00 seconds, smashing the record she herself set the previous day in prelims. She broke her own school records four times over the course of the two day meet–twice each in the 400m and 200m dashes. She came back to place fourth in the 200m finals in 24.21 seconds. Bangit then anchored the women’s 4x100m relay team that earned a bronze, third-place medal and broke another school record, bringing her total to five records over the course of the meet. The relay squad set the new school benchmark at 46.22.
Bangit, seeking a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, holds a cumulative GPA of 3.81 and was the sole recipient of an award from the School of Education at the SASP Awards held in April. She also volunteers her time as a track coach at a local middle school.
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Women’s Soccer Announces 2025 Signing Class
Story Links STOCKTON, Calif. – The Pacific women’s soccer program has announced its 2025 signing class on Wednesday. Under the first-year leadership of head coach Jeff Freeman and his staff, the Tigers are adding nine newcomers that feature seven freshmen and two transfers. “I couldn’t be more excited to bring in this class […]

STOCKTON, Calif. – The Pacific women’s soccer program has announced its 2025 signing class on Wednesday.
Under the first-year leadership of head coach Jeff Freeman and his staff, the Tigers are adding nine newcomers that feature seven freshmen and two transfers.
“I couldn’t be more excited to bring in this class of newcomers into our program to kick things off for my first season at Pacific,” Freeman said. “This group, alongside some seasoned veterans and returning players, will give us the strength, soccer savvy, and athleticism to move Pacific women’s soccer in a positive direction!”
Starting with the incoming transfers, sophomore Drew Novaes returns to her roots of the Central Valley after her freshman season as a goalkeeper at San Jose State. The native of West Sacramento, California appeared in one match during the 2024 campaign and played 45 minutes.
“Drew brings an experienced goalkeeper into our goalkeeper group,” Freeman said. “She has the ability to make the big save, alongside all the routine ones. We are excited about Drew’s decision to come to Pacific and the impact she can have for us right away!”
Junior Whitney Garn makes her way to Stockton after two seasons at Salt Lake Community College. The native of Riverton, Utah scored 13 goals and 30 points across her time with the Bruins.
“Whitney is a leader, a great teammate and a hard worker,” Freeman said. “Whitney brings everything that we need in an upperclassman. She will help lead us on the field, in the locker room, and in the community. Whitney will make Pacific women’s soccer better in a number of ways, both on and off the field!”
Freshman Carly Hall is the first of seven first-year players welcoming to the Tigers ahead of the 2025 season. The native of Sacramento, California looks to bolster the back line for Pacific after supporting the strong defense at Saint Francis.
“Carly comes from the rich Davis Legacy program and has the soccer IQ to show for it,” Freeman said. “Her understanding of the game tactically and ability to get up and down the flank will fit right into the way we want to play.”
A Stockton, California native, freshman Janelli Villagran put together a strong resume while at Franklin. Villagran scored 90 goals in 47 games across her high school soccer career.
“Janelli is as exciting of an attacking player as they come,” Freeman said. “Versatile, savvy, and tough, Janelli gives us the mentality and passion for the game that is such a valuable part of a team. No matter what team at whatever level Janelli plays for wins, and she has a direct impact on that.”
Freshman Aja Castaneda journeys from Southern California to embark her college career at Pacific. The native of Rancho Cucamonga, California played a pivotal role on Legends FC of the ECNL, who finished as the state runner-up in 2024.
“Aja is a Legends FC product who has the ability to play anywhere along our back line,” Freeman said. “She has the ability to impact our team in multiple positions this fall. Depth and talent from players like Aja are going to be so important to our success!”
Freshman Makayla Marin-Valencia comes from the Bay Area to Stockton. The native of San Francisco, California was on the U-20 El Salvador National Team and was named the most valuable midfielder as a senior in high school.
“Makayla brings some serious soccer IQ and flair to Pacific women’s soccer,” Freeman said. “Part of the El Salvador National Team system and a soccer family, Makayla has the tools to develop into a top player in the West Coast Conference.”
Freshman Yohonna Bell represents the farthest newcomer from the country, hailing from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. For the Heritage Hall Chargers, Bell was a two-time state champion and was top eight all-time in school history in both goals and assists.
“Yohonna is as athletic as they come,” Freeman said. “She has the grit, pace, and determination to cause problems for our opponents. Her ability to put defenders on their heels, especially one-on-one, alongside her ability to score goals is going to be fun to watch.”
Freshman Lis Van Herwijnen represents Pacific’s only international newcomer of the group, suiting up as a 5-foot-8 goalkeeper from The Netherlands.
“Lis is an exciting add for our goalkeepers,” Freeman said. “She is good off her line, great with her feet, and a very good shot stopper. Lis brings with her some international flare that will be an exciting piece of Pacific women’s soccer in 2025 and beyond.”
Freshman Sally Niederhauser rounds out the signing class. The native of Corona, California is the tallest of the nine newcomers, measuring in at 5-foot-9.
“Sally is a very complete athlete,” Freeman said. “She is strong, has a tremendous work ethic, and will be dynamic out on the flank or up front for us. I’m excited Sally made the decision to reclassify and come to Pacific in 2025.”
With the 2025 signing class complete, the Tigers are set to embark on the season ahead, beginning Aug. 14 against Sacramento State at Knoles Field.
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Spain on the prowl for world crown
Spain is Olympic champion and World League champion and could possibly become world champion in Singapore this month, replicating a role United States of America had encompassed for more than a decade. While USA slipped out of the medals at the Paris Olympics last year, the time is ripe for a host of other nations […]

Spain is Olympic champion and World League champion and could possibly become world champion in Singapore this month, replicating a role United States of America had encompassed for more than a decade.
While USA slipped out of the medals at the Paris Olympics last year, the time is ripe for a host of other nations to put up their hands with 2025 World Aquatics World Cup champion Greece at the top of the list.
Image Source: Adam Krikorian (USA) at Doha 2024/World Aquatics
Legendary USA head coach Adam Krikorian is looking to the Los Angeles Olympics as he reshapes his roster, giving seven newcomers at this level a shot at the big time.
“Doha seems like ages ago. This summer we will be taking a team that looks very different than past years. Our new roster will be without many experienced players, totalling close to 70 years of experience. However, it’s a great opportunity for growth with a younger generation that is eager for their opportunity,” Krikorian said.
With that said, USA never turns up with a “soft” team and youthful enthusiasm could still propel the team toward the medal standings.
Spain will contain many of its superstars, including Anni Espar, making a comeback, captain Bea Ortiz and sharp-shooter Elena Ruiz, along with its formidable centre-forward trio.
Australia is bringing 10 of its silver medallists from Paris 2024, fresh from dual warm-up wins in Western Australia and head coach Bec Rippon said last weekend’s victories gave the Aussie Stingers impetus for Singapore.
Greek head coach Haris Pavlidis said half his team is new but with the newcomers had skills and confidemce and would be ready for LA 2028, the long-term goal.
Image Source: World champion USA at Doha 2024/World Aquatics
The Groups
Group A: Australia, Italy, New Zealand, Singapore.
Group B: Argentina, China, Netherlands, United States of America.
Group C: Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Japan.
Group D: France, Great Britain, South Africa, Spain.
One would suspect that Australia and Italy would fight for Group A; Netherlands and USA for Group B, Greece and Hungary for Group C and Spain and France for Group D.
Image Source: Bronze medallist Spain at Doha 2024/World Aquatics
Possible Winners
This is the hardest thing to determine considering the wild changes in team rosters so soon after an Olympic cycle and the rebuild to the next Olympics.
Greece laid claim to the title following its sensational victory over Hungary in April’s World Cup finals series in Chengdu, China. Netherlands beat Spain for the bronze medal, giving us a top four to enthuse over. Olympic silver medallist Australia was ousted from fourth spot by Spain. Japan outdid China in a boilover.
The fact that USA could not progress from the division-one series in January turned heads, but that was after attending with a new-look group of youngsters who were hoping for their first medals on the senior international stage.
USA suffered a one-goal, penalty-shootout loss to Australia last weekend and the following night Australia downed Italy by two goals.
Image Source: Simone van de Kraats (NED) at Doha 2024/World Aquatics
Historically Speaking
In 17 editions, USA has won eight, thus dominating the cycle as the tournament has evolved from those early days in 1986 when Australia claimed the inaugural title.
Hungary, Italy and Netherlands are the only other nations to win it twice while Australia and Spain have one crown each.
USA has been in the final nine times and has the proudest record of eight golds, one silver and two bronze. Netherlands is next with seven medals from six gold-medal-final visits and one bronze. Two nations have six medals — Italy has two gold, one silver and three bronze and Italy two gold, one silver and three bronze. Australia has five medals with one gold, two silver and two bronze. Greece has the one medal — gold in 2011.
Of the non-title winners, Russia has five bronze; Canada has two silver and two bronze; and China has one silver.
This Decade
Singapore will be the fourth port of call of the championships since Budapest 2022, with this being the third event in Asia after Fukuoka 2023 and Doha 2024.
In that time, USA has two gold, Netherlands gold and bronze, Hungary two silvers, Spain one silver one bronze and Italy one bronze. Fourth-placed countries were Italy, Australia and Greece.
Image Source: Australia v New Zealand at Doha 2024/World Aquatics
Leading Players To Watch
Australia: Abby Andrews, Bronte Halligan, Alice Williams.
Greece: Eleftheria Plevritou, Stefania Santa, Maria Myriokefalitaki.
Hungary: Vanda Valyi, Kamilla Farago, Rita Keszthelyi.
Italy: Roberta Bianconi, Sofia Giustini, Chiara Ranalli.
Netherlands: Sabrina van der Sloot, Lieke Rogge, Simone van de Kraats.
Spain: Elena Ruiz, Bea Ortiz, Anni Espar.
United States of America: Amanda Longan, Emily Ausmus, Jenna Flynn.
First-Day Programme
Match 1. 09:00. Group D, South Africa v Spain.
Match 2. 10:35. Group B, Argentina v Netherlands.
Match 3. 12:10. Group B, United States of America v China.
Match 4. 13:45. Group D, France v Great Britain.
Match 5. 16:00. Group C, Japan v Croatia.
Match 6. 17:35. Group A, Italy v New Zealand.
Match 7. 19:10. Group A, Singapore v Australia.
Match 8. 20:45. Group C, Greece v Hungary.
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Chase Englestead – Men’s/Women’s Cross Country Head Coach – Women’s Cross Country/Track Coaches
Coaching Experience Riverton High School | Cross Country/Track Head Coach (14 Years) Timberline Middle School Utah Valley University Playing Experience Utah Valley University Panguitch High School Education B.S., Utah Valley University (2010) Prior to Snow College Englestead joins the Badgers after spending 14 years as the […]

Coaching Experience
- Riverton High School | Cross Country/Track Head Coach (14 Years)
- Timberline Middle School
- Utah Valley University
Playing Experience
- Utah Valley University
- Panguitch High School
Education
- B.S., Utah Valley University (2010)
Prior to Snow College
Englestead joins the Badgers after spending 14 years as the cross-country and track head coach at Riverton High School where he helped his team win five Cross-Country Region Championships as well as the 2014 Track and Field State Championship.
While at Riverton High School, Englestead was a two-time UHSAA Gold Star Coach Award winner and named coach of the year by the UHSXCA in 2022 and by the USTFCCCA in 2014. The Silverwolves were crowned the Running Lane Nationals Team Champions in 2022 and secured a ninth-place finish at the Nike Cross Country Nationals under Englestead’s direction the same year. This came following a 2021 season that saw the team land inside the top 20 in the National Cross-Country Rankings.
Englestead’s coaching career started in 2010 where he coached at Timberline Middle School and as a volunteer at Utah Valley University where he coached the steeplechase. During his career, Englestead has coached two future NCAA All-Americans and two future NJCAA All-Americans.
Englestead graduated with a Bachelor of Science and Physical Education degree at Utah Valley University in 2010 where he ran both track and cross-country. He was named the UVU cross-country Athlete of the Year in 2006 and 2007 and the UVU track Athlete of the Year in 2007 and 2008 and was also named an NJCAA All-American in the 3000-meter steeplechase. He’s a former UVU school record holder in the 1500-meter and the 3000-meter steeplechase.
Englestead prepped at Panguitch High School where he earned athletic letters in track and field, cross-country, basketball, baseball, wrestling, golf, and weightlifting. While there, he helped the Bobcats win three track and field state titles as well as state titles in basketball and baseball.
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Volleyball Signs South Carolina Transfer Anna Wilson
HARRISONBURG, Va. – The James Madison volleyball program signed South Carolina transfer Anna Wilson to an aid agreement on Wednesday, July 9, Head Coach Lauren Steinbrecher announced. “We are so excited to have Anna Wilson join our JMU Volleyball program!” Steinbrecher said. “From the moment we connected with Anna, we knew she was a Duke […]

“We are so excited to have Anna Wilson join our JMU Volleyball program!” Steinbrecher said. “From the moment we connected with Anna, we knew she was a Duke with her energy, work-ethic, and drive. She is a mature, team-first competitor with absolutely contagious enthusiasm. Anna’s SEC experience and her hunger to grow will make an immediate impact on our gym. She’s the kind of person who makes everyone around her better, and we can’t wait to get started with her in Harrisonburg.”
Wilson, a middle blocker from Wilson, Ontario, spent the 2024 season at South Carolina after beginning her career at High Point (2022-23), where she played with current Duke Kennedy Louisell in 2023. Wilson will have two seasons of eligibility after redshirting in the 2022 season.
With the addition of Wilson, JMU’s 2025 roster is complete. The Dukes welcomed Louisell and Sydney Lewis (Coastal Carolina) as transfers along with five freshmen – Addie Norman (Wilmington, N.C.), Peri Linterman (Fredericksburg, Va.), Ana Toumazatos (Great Falls, Va.), B’Lise Bradley (Shaker Heights, Ohio), and Shelby Davis (Smithfield, Ky.).
Anna Wilson | 6-3 | Middle Blocker | Burlington, Ontario | South Carolina, High Point
South Carolina (2024):
- Played in eight matches and six sets for the Gamecocks
- Made her debut against No. 13 Kansas on Aug. 30
- Had two kills and a block against Stetson (Sep. 13)
High Point (2023):
- Played in 15 matches and 35 sets, totaling 26 kills at 0.76 per set
- Season-high seven kills vs. Winthrop in the Big South Championship match
- Accumulated 23 blocks with 18 assists and five solo
High Point (2022):
- Did not see any action as a freshman, redshirting
- Big South Presidential Honor Roll
High School / Club:
- Played at Nelson High School in Wilson, Ontario
- Helped Nelson earn an Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) silver medal
- Played club for the Halton Hurricanes and Team Ontario, earning a Provincial Gold Medal with the 18u team in 2022
- Named to the Ontario Volleyball Association All-Star team in 2021
Personal:
- Daughter of Chris and Michelle Wilson
- Has two siblings, Brooke and Dylan
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SEGG) Emerges from Lottery.com Rebrand with Global Sports, Entertainment and Gaming Vision
PRESS RELEASE Published July 9, 2025 SEGG Media (NASDAQ: SEGG), formerly Lottery.com Inc., has completed its corporate rebrand and strategic overhaul, signaling a new era as a global sports, entertainment, and ethical gaming conglomerate. Trading under the new SEGG ticker, the company now operates across three verticals: Sports.com (live streaming, sim racing, eSports), Entertainment (event […]

PRESS RELEASE
Published July 9, 2025

SEGG Media (NASDAQ: SEGG), formerly Lottery.com Inc., has completed its corporate rebrand and strategic overhaul, signaling a new era as a global sports, entertainment, and ethical gaming conglomerate. Trading under the new SEGG ticker, the company now operates across three verticals: Sports.com (live streaming, sim racing, eSports), Entertainment (event streaming, music, fashion), and Lottery.com (iGaming and charity-aligned gaming). Following a $300 million equity line, SEGG Media is focused on non-dilutive growth, asset-backed acquisitions, and fan-first digital experiences, with major initiatives expected in global motorsports, storytelling content, and branded facilities.
To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/g0WTK
About SEGG Media Corporation
SEGG Media is a global sports, entertainment and gaming group operating digital assets such as Sports.com and Lottery.com. Focused on immersive fan engagement, ethical gaming and AI-driven live experiences, SEGG Media is redefining how global audiences interact with the content they love.
For more information, visit the company’s website at:?https://seggmediacorp.com/
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