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SCAC Announces 2025 Spring All-Sportsmanship Teams

SUWANEE, Ga. — The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) today announced its 17th annual spring All-Sportsmanship teams. A total of 86 student-athletes were selected to the 2025 squad in the sports of baseball, men’s and women’s golf, softball, men’s and women’s tennis and men’s and women’s track and field. Each head coach was asked to elect […]

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SUWANEE, Ga. — The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) today announced its 17th annual spring All-Sportsmanship teams. A total of 86 student-athletes were selected to the 2025 squad in the sports of baseball, men’s and women’s golf, softball, men’s and women’s tennis and men’s and women’s track and field.

Each head coach was asked to elect one member from his or her team who displayed good sportsmanship throughout the 2025 spring season. 

The 2025 SCAC All-Sportsmanship honorees for the spring sports season are listed below:

2025 All-Sportsmanship Baseball Team
Austin College – Scott Hosmer, Sr., Charlotte, North Carolina
Centenary College – Lenny Forth, Jr., Flower Mound, Texas
Concordia University (Texas) – Carson Riley, So., Liberty Hill, Texas
University of Dallas – Caleb Hohman, Sr., Huntingdon Beach, California
McMurry University – Riley Hood, Jr., Abilene, Texas
University of the Ozarks – Britton Smith, Jr., Cave City, Arkansas
Schreiner University – AJ Rodriguez, Sr., San Antonio, Texas
Southwestern University – Josh Werner, Sr., Missouri City, Texas
University of St. Thomas (Houston) – Dillon McKee, Sr., Lago Vista, Texas
Texas Lutheran University – Mathew Elizondo, Jr., Eagle Pass, Texas
Trinity University – Trajan Lee, Jr., Dallas, Texas

2025 All-Sportsmanship Men’s Golf Team
Centenary College – Tyler Jones, Sr., Stonewall, Louisiana
Concordia University (Texas) – Koke Dolce, Jr., Spicewood, Texas
University of Dallas – Rex Soulierre, Sr., Omaha, Nebraska
McMurry University – Cullen Timms, Sr., Mansfield, Texas
Schreiner University – Matt McKenzie, Jr., San Antonio, Texas 
Southwestern University – Bryce Stiemert, Sr., Medford, Oregon
University of St. Thomas (Houston) – Landon Chau, Jr., Houston, Texas
Texas Lutheran – Tobey Wills, Sr., Richmond, Texas
Trinity University – Carter Code, Jr., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

2025 All-Sportsmanship Women’s Golf Team
Centenary College – Jordyn Templeton, So., Columbus, Texas
Concordia University (Texas) – Paige Zehner, So., San Antonio, Texas
University of Dallas – Kimberly Burch, Sr., Dublin, California
McMurry University – Karen Santos, So., Crane, Texas
Schreiner University – Hailey Yancey, Fy., Montgomery, Texas
Southwestern University – Isabella Valenzuela, Jr., League City, Texas
University of St. Thomas (Houston) – Regina Perez, Jr., Monterrey, Mexico
Texas Lutheran University – Jacqueline Springs, Sr., Seguin, Texas
Trinity University – Carmen Kennett, Sr., Missouri City, Texas

2025 All-Sportsmanship Softball Team
Austin College – McKinley Hanksin, Fy., Forney, Texas
Centenary College – Emma Crow, Jr., Krotz Springs, Louisiana
Concordia University (Texas) – Mayston Post, So., Columbus, Texas
University of Dallas – Katie Duffy-Relf, Jr., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
McMurry University – Samantha Gonzalez, So., Hamlin, Texas
University of the Ozarks – Mack Lucio, Sr., Bedford, Texas
Schreiner University – Kendall Lippold, Jr., Richmond, Texas
Southwestern University – Logan Kieselhorst, Fy., Friendswood, Texas
University of St. Thomas (Texas) – Avery Pinz, Fy., Montgomery, Texas
Texas Lutheran University – Riley Futrell, Sr., Florence, Texas
Trinity University – Ella Whitacre, So., Roanoke, Texas

2025 All-Sportsmanship Men’s Tennis Team
Austin College – Trey Salyer, Sr., Frisco, Texas
Colorado College – Nick Anderson, Jr., Minneapolis, Minnesota
Concordia University (Texas) – Adrian Munguia, Gr., Harlingen, Texas
University of Dallas – John Paul Ellwanger, Sr., Magnolia, Texas
McMurry University – Mason Bagwell, So., Pampa, Texas
University of the Ozarks – Kao Lenkopane, Sr., Gaborone, Botswana
Schreiner University – Andrew Reyes, Jr., Mission, Texas
Southwestern University – Parth Patel, Jr., Lewis Center, Ohio
University of St. Thomas (Houston) – Pooya Tork, So., Houston, Texas
Texas Lutheran University – Cash Herrera, Jr., New Braunfels, Texas
Trinity University – Eric Liao, Sr., Taipei, Taiwan

2025 All-Sportsmanship Women’s Tennis Team
Austin College – Bailey Standokes, Sr., Haslet, Texas
Colorado College – Avery Hickman, So., Fort Collins, Colorado
Concordia University (Texas) – Kayla Pena, Gr., Rio Grande City, Texas
University of Dallas – Kathleen Roset, So., Tampa, Florida
McMurry University – Jenna Vincent, Jr., San Angelo, Texas
University of the Ozarks – Gabriella Davis, Jr., Russellville, Arkansas
Schreiner University – Katherine Bergeron, Fy., San Antonio, Texas
Southwestern University – Kimberly Duncan, Jr., San Antonio, Texas
University of St. Thomas (Houston) – Aimee Tran, Jr., Houston, Texas
Texas Lutheran University – Lindsay Beville, So., New Braunfels, Texas
Trinity University – Trinity Levy, Jr., Camarillo, California

2025 All-Sportsmanship Men’s Track & Field Team 
Centenary College – Christian Cormier, So., Lafayette, Louisiana
Colorado College – Aidan Disney, Jr., Toulca Lake, California
Concordia University (Texas) – Jacob Land, Sr., Carrolton, Texas
University of Dallas – Martin Lane, Fy., Hot Springs, Maryland
LeTourneau University – Austin Jett, So., Magnolia, Texas
McMurry University – Reagan Owen, Sr., Sonora, Texas
University of the Ozarks – Jace McAbee, Fy., Grove, Oklahoma
Schreiner University – Sean Dansby, So., Pasadena, Texas
Southwestern University – Emilo Salas, So., Amarillo, Texas 
University of St. Thomas (Texas) – Aden Mazyck, Fy., Katy, Texas
Texas Lutheran University – Garrett Haass, Jr., La Vernia, Texas 
Trinity University – Pierce Jackson, Sr., Addison, Texas

2025 All-Sportsmanship Women’s Track & Field Team 
Centenary College – Gabrielle Malagarie, Fy., Lafayette, Louisiana
Colorado College – Asha Soni, Jr., Boise, Idaho
Concordia University (Texas) – Kimora Roberson, So., Katy, Texas
University of Dallas – Maya Prochnow, Fy., Kichberg, France
LeTourneau University – Alayna Galloway, Jr., Montgomery, Texas
McMurry University – Madelyn Gollihar, Jr., Clyde, Texas
University of the Ozarks – Chloe Weathers, Jr., Clarksville, Arkansas
Schreiner University – Malanie Gonzales, Jr., Houston, Texas
Southwestern University – Lily McWhorter, Jr., The Woodlands, Texas
University of St. Thomas (Texas) – Aniyah Johnson, So., Fort Polk, Louisiana
Texas Lutheran University – Katie Kostelnik, So., Hallettsville, Texas
Trinity University – CC Gray, Sr., Scottsdale, Arizona

To view an archive of past All-Sportsmanship teams, click here.



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Trio of England pairs travelling to NEVZA Oddane Sand event

Three pairs have been selected to represent England at the NEVZA Zonal Tour Oddane Sand in Norway next week (17th to 19th June).  Pulling on the national vest in the men’s competition will be Lewis Fenech and Sam Reid and Tom Lycett and George Ruddick.  Playing in the women’s tournament will be Ella Watson and […]

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Three pairs have been selected to represent England at the NEVZA Zonal Tour Oddane Sand in Norway next week (17th to 19th June). 

Pulling on the national vest in the men’s competition will be Lewis Fenech and Sam Reid and Tom Lycett and George Ruddick. 

Playing in the women’s tournament will be Ella Watson and Lucy Knott. 

It is an open age category event, with 26 teams entering the men’s section and 24 teams in the women’s, with a 650 Euros prize for the overall winners in each gender. 

The other nations represented are Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark. Matches on all three days will take place between 9am and 7pm (local time).

 



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Prep Sports: UIL approves new rules, changes to baseball playoffs

The University Interscholastic League Legislative Council met Wednesday and approved several rule changes across UIL academics, athletics, music and general policy. In athletics, the council voted to remove the pilot status from water polo, officially sanctioning it as a UIL sport. The council also expanded the current best-of-three series pilot for all baseball playoff rounds […]

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The University Interscholastic League Legislative Council met Wednesday and approved several rule changes across UIL academics, athletics, music and general policy.

In athletics, the council voted to remove the pilot status from water polo, officially sanctioning it as a UIL sport. The council also expanded the current best-of-three series pilot for all baseball playoff rounds prior to the state tournament. Previously limited to Classes 5A and 6A, the expansion now includes 3A and 4A.

“Some schools perceive some coaches as employing gamesmanship while negotiating playoff series details,” UIL’s website stated. “According to the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association, there has been an increased number of instances of schools threatening to invoke a coin flip to determine whether the series will include the best-of-three games or a single game if other demands, such as requiring the opponent to play at their home field or to travel great distances, are not met. Requiring a best of three series unless both schools agree to a one game series eliminates that negotiating tactic.

“For the past two years, in Conferences 5A and 6A, the current pilot program has been successful. The updated pilot expansion aims to align playoff formats across conferences and provide greater consistency throughout conferences in the postseason.”

The council also approved an amendment to Section 1204 of the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules, clarifying regulations regarding scratches and the payment of officials, aimed at better supporting member schools.

In music, a new policy allows marching bands one additional hour of rehearsal time for each non-school day during calendar weeks with fewer than five instructional days.

The council also passed an amendment granting UIL staff the authority to make rule changes as needed to comply with legislation enacted by the Texas Legislature.

All approved rule changes are scheduled to go into effect Aug. 1, pending final approval by the Texas Commissioner of Education.

For more information, visit UIL’s website www.uiltexas.org.

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Standing Committee on Athletics

The Standing Committee on Athletics reviewed several additional proposals and took a range of actions, with some moving forward for further study and others being denied, rejected or receiving no action.

Proposals Under Continued Study:

— Adding girls’ flag football

— Implementing a shot clock in basketball

— Instituting a mileage cap for playoff game travel

— Updating the PE substitutes exception list

— Creating an optional spring training period for water polo

— Allowing college students in approved programs to coach

— Permitting use of pyrotechnics under professional supervision

— Changing soccer scrimmage rules

— Adding lacrosse as a UIL sport

— Expanding exceptions to the full-time employee coaching requirement

Proposals Denied, Rejected, or Receiving No Action:

— Adding boys’ volleyball

— Adding Conference 3A soccer

— Requiring participation in both volleyball and basketball

— Granting automatic home-field advantage in first-round playoff games to district champions

— Allowing off-campus PE students to participate in after-school activities

— Limiting scratches to a maximum of two

— Mandating instant replay in all playoff games

— Changing regional and state tennis tournament dates

— Reinstating or expanding steroid testing

— Eliminating the requirement that shirt tails be tucked in during play

— Limiting coaching disruptions in volleyball

— Granting varsity eligibility to students in programs of choice

— Adding bowling as a UIL sport

— Adding gymnastics coaches to the UIL Concussion Oversight Team

— Adding table tennis as a UIL sport



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No. 11 Women’s Track and Field’s Ndubuisi earns shot put bronze medal at NCAA Outdoor Championships

Story Links EUGENE, Ore. – No. 11 Texas Women’s Track and Field is tied for eighth place following Thursday’s action at the NCAA Outdoor Championships after scoring eight points from two field events. The Longhorns also advanced four track events to Saturday’s finals. The women’s shot put saw sophomore Nina Ndubuisi finish with […]

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EUGENE, Ore. – No. 11 Texas Women’s Track and Field is tied for eighth place following Thursday’s action at the NCAA Outdoor Championships after scoring eight points from two field events. The Longhorns also advanced four track events to Saturday’s finals.

The women’s shot put saw sophomore Nina Ndubuisi finish with the bronze medal with her third-round throw of 18.50m (60-8.50). The throw is the third-farthest throw in UT history, and the third-place result marked Ndubuisi’s best finish at the NCAA meet in four appearances. Her previous best was a fifth at this season’s indoor championships. The third-place finish scored six team points for Texas.

Senior Chrystal Herpin concluded her Longhorn career and finished 11th in shot put with a throw of 17.19m (56-4.75) to earn Second-Team All-America honors.

Sophomore Aaliyah Foster posted her best finish at the NCAA Championships, finishing seventh in the long jump with a wind-aided mark of 6.47m (21-2.75). Her seventh-place finish scored two points for the Longhorns.

The women’s 4×100-meter relay of Carleta Bernard, Holly Okuku, Kenondra Davis and Ramiah Elliott advanced to Saturday’s final after running a time of 43.01 from Heat 1. The time was the sixth-fastest qualifying time of the day.

Akala Garrett solidified her title as a dual hurdler qualifying for both the 100-meter hurdles and the 400-meter hurdles. The sophomore posted the seventh-fastest time in the 100-meter hurdles at 12.93, earning the automatic qualifying spot by finishing second in Heat 2. She later qualified for her second NCAA final in the long hurdles with the second-fastest time at 55.0, the fourth-fastest mark in school history. Freshman Mackenzie Collins finished 17th overall for USTFCCCA Honorable Mention All-America recognition.

Senior Kenondra Davis was the final Longhorn to advance to a Saturday final, recording a personal best in the 200-meter dash with a time of 22.45. The time moved her to No. 6 on the school’s all-time performer list. Freshman Holly Okuku placed 21st in the event in a time of 23.11.

Texas Scorers:

Nina Ndubuisi – Shot Put – 3rd (6 pts)

Aaliyah Foster – Long Jump – 7th (2 pts)

All-America Honors:

Nina Ndubuisi – Shot Put – 3rd – First Team

Aaliyah Foster – Long Jump – 7th – First Team

Chrystal Herpin – Shot Put – 11th – Second Team

Mackenzie Collins – 400mH – 17th – Honorable Mention

Holly Okuku – 200m – 21st – Honorable Mention



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Investing in women athletes could be a game-changer for brands

The GIST: Unlike the limit, the perfect women’s sports brand marketing strategy does exist — at least according to Parity, who released its latest research report yesterday about the business of women’s sports. Let’s dive into the deets. The trends: The TL;DR? Women’s sports are thriving, especially in leagues with proven staying power. A whopping […]

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The GIST: Unlike the limit, the perfect women’s sports brand marketing strategy does exist — at least according to Parity, who released its latest research report yesterday about the business of women’s sports. Let’s dive into the deets.

The trends: The TL;DR? Women’s sports are thriving, especially in leagues with proven staying power. A whopping 51% of women’s sports fans surveyed identify as WNBA fans while the WTA (20%), NWSL (19%), and LPGA (19%) are the next most popular entities.

  • That’s not to say new leagues aren’t making an impact. The PWHL, for example, has strong viewership numbers in the Northeast (10%) and Midwest (11%), and with expansion looming, there’s potential for substantial growth in their newest market out West (2%).
  • However, the biggest game-changer for brands is partnering with women athletes. According to Parity, 68% of sports fans trust products promoted by women athletes. And that impact is universal: Even fans who never watch women’s sports are buying in, with 58% reporting that same trust, up 6% YoY.

The specifics: The influence of women athletes isn’t limited to certain brand categories either, though apparel, food and beverage, and health and beauty reigned supreme in both fan awareness and likelihood to purchase. In fact, one in four women’s sports fans said women’s sports sponsorships makes them more likely to buy.

  • And that trend is even more pronounced when it comes to Gen Z and millennial consumers — 46% report they’d be more likely to purchase from a brand that sponsors a woman athlete or women’s team. Now that’s good business.

The takeaway: Investing in both women’s sports as a whole and women athletes individually is a proven win for brands, especially as leagues continue to expand their fanbases. But investment itself and ensuring those sponsorships are visible to the general public can require different strategies.

  • Fan awareness in categories like apparel is high (63% of women’s sports fans reported being aware of clothing sponsorships), but brands in more niche categories like travel, insurance, and tech don’t necessarily have the same visibility. That means additional partnerships with media companies are integral to maximize ROI. *winks*





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CU Outdoor Track and Field 2025 Season Concludes at NCAA Championships

EUGENE, Ore. – Colorado’s Nick Bianco capped off his career in black and gold with a strong showing at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Thursday at historic Hayward Field. Bianco, noted for his strength on the second day of combined events, hovered near personal bests in almost every discipline and closed […]

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EUGENE, Ore. – Colorado’s Nick Bianco capped off his career in black and gold with a strong showing at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Thursday at historic Hayward Field.

Bianco, noted for his strength on the second day of combined events, hovered near personal bests in almost every discipline and closed the decathlon with a personal best in the 1,500 meters, clocking 4:26.18. He totaled 7,651 points, just four points shy of his own school record.

The senior departs as one of the most decorated multi event athletes in program history, holding both the indoor heptathlon and outdoor decathlon records along with numerous top ten marks across indoor and outdoor competitions.

Day Two Results

110 m hurdles – 14.55

Discus – 38.53 m (126-5)

Pole vault – 5.01 m

Javelin – 53.46 m

1,500 m – 4:26.18 (personal best)

Final score: 7,651 points

With Bianco’s finish, Colorado wraps its NCAA slate for 2025. Several Buffs are slated to compete at the USA Track and Field Olympic Team Trials, set for July 31-Aug. 3, in a bid to qualify for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 13-21.

 



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