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Six Generals Named to VaSID Academic All-State Team

A total of 36 schools are represented on the Academic All-State Team with 216 student-athletes earning the recognition. All six Generals maintained a grade point average of 3.93 or higher across W&L’s three academic terms.    Riley Bryant, So., Little Rock, Ark., Accounting, Women’s Basketball Cassie Carr, L1, Girard, Pa., Law, Women’s Cross Country/ Track […]

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A total of 36 schools are represented on the Academic All-State Team with 216 student-athletes earning the recognition. All six Generals maintained a grade point average of 3.93 or higher across W&L’s three academic terms. 
 

  • Riley Bryant, So., Little Rock, Ark., Accounting, Women’s Basketball
  • Cassie Carr, L1, Girard, Pa., Law, Women’s Cross Country/ Track and Field
    • XC First Team All-ODAC
    • XC All-Region
    • Indoor Second Team All-American (Mile)
    • ODAC Indoor Champion (Mile)
    • Indoor First Team All-ODAC (Mile)
    • Indoor Third Team All-ODAC (3,000m)
    • USTFCCCCA Indoor All-Region (DMR, Mile & 3,000m)
  • Robert Cooper, So., Sunnyvale, Calif., Economics and History, Men’s Cross Country/ Track and Field 
    • XC First Team All-ODAC
    • XC All-Region
    • Indoor Second Team All-ODAC (5,000m)
    • Outdoor Second Team All-ODAC (5,000m)
    • USTFCCCA Indoor All-Region (5,000m)
  • Will Joseph, Jr., Wilmette, Ill., Accounting and Classics, Men’s Soccer
    • Third Team All-ODAC
    • Third Team All-Region
    • Third Team Academic All-America
  • John Santowski, Jr., Pittsford, N.Y., Biology, Wrestling
    • ODAC Champion (197 lbs)
    • First Team All-ODAC
    • ODAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year
    • NWCA Scholar All-America
  • Maddie Weller, Sr., West Chester, Pa., Economics, Volleyball

 


Averett University
Faith Bowlin, Sr., Abingdon, Md., Nursing, Women’s Lacrosse
Celia de Diego, Sr., Valladolid, Spain, Aviation, Women’s Soccer/Lacrosse
Anibal Lopez, Jr., Vigo Spain, Health & Sport Science, Men’s Volleyball/Soccer
Jaeden Mukkaladyil, Sr., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Business Administration, Men’s Tennis
Emma Nash, Gr., Monroe, N.C., Master of Business Administration, Women’s Volleyball
Brayton Powers, Sr., Airdrie, Alberta, Canada, Sports Medicine, Men’s Lacrosse
 
Bridgewater College
Mackenzie Cauthorn, Jr., Tappahannock, Va., Business Administration, Softball
Jade Buckles, Jr., Stafford, Va., Elementary Education, Field Hockey & Women’s Track & Field
Grace Warren, Jr., Lynchburg, Va., Digital Media Arts, Women’s Swimming
Mackenzie Young, Sr., Chesterfield, Va., Liberal Studies, Women’s Cross Country
Emily Smeds, Sr. Palmyra, Va., English, Women’s Cross Country
Noah Hines, Sr., Garner, N.C., Health & Exercise Science, Football
 
Christendom College
Catherine Thomas, Portland, Texas, Mathematics, Soccer & Basketball
Regina Bonvissuto, Kingston Springs, Tenn., Philosophy, Basketball
Michael Townsend, Front Royal, Va., Mathematics, Soccer
Mary Noble, Charlottesville, Va., English Language and Literature, Cross Country
Christopher Usher, Chandler, Ariz., Philosophy, Rugby
Miranda Keller, Harrisburg, Pa., Philosophy, Soccer & Basketball 
 
Christopher Newport University

Katie Abendschoen, Sr., Chester, Md., Psychology, Field Hockey
Grant Hartman, Sr., Burke, Va., Finance, Baseball
Matt Liss, Sr., Washington Township, N.J., Pre-Law (Political Science), Men’s Soccer
Jamie Martin, Sr., Lorton, Va., Neuroscience, Softball
Nyah Savage, Gr., Urbana, Md., Accounting, Women’s Soccer
Vincent Truong, Jr., Fairfax, Va., Computer Engineering, Men’s Tennis
 
Eastern Mennonite University
Leah Beachy, Jr., Grants Pass, Oregon, Nursing, Women’s Soccer
Mary Kate Bomberger, Sr., Lititz, Pa., Nursing, Women’s Soccer
Jason Dwyer, Sr., Fairfax, Va., Political Science and History, Baseball
Garrett Nyce, Sr., Souderton, Pa., Economics and Business Analytics, Baseball
Chris Santisteban, Jr., Ashburn, Va., Business Administration, Men’s Soccer
Jenna Weaver, Sr., Harrisonburg, Va., Nursing, Cross Country, Track & Field and Triathlon
 
Emory & Henry University
Gabe Brown, Sr., Clintwood, Va., Exercise Science – Clinical Health Professions, Men’s Basketball
Meaghan Croteau, Sr., Sparks, Md., Equine Studies, Equestrian
Ross Divers, Sr., Vinton, Va., Business Administration, Baseball
Trent Gehringer, Sr., Fleetwood, Pa., Business Administration/Political Science/Spanish Studies, Men’s Golf
Paige Gelenski, Sr., Boca Raton, Fla., Exercise Science – Clinical Health Professions, Women’s Swimming
Macy McClellan, Sr., Kingsport, Tenn., Accounting, Women’s Basketball
 
Ferrum College
Ian Ashworth, Jr., Galax, Va., Business Finance, Football
Zach Beckner, Sr., Front Royal, Va., Recreation Leadership, Wrestling
Bri Bitz, Gr., Ridgeway, Va., M.Ed. in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Women’s Soccer
Kyle Markowitz, Sr., Hilton Head Island, S.C., Media and Communications, Baseball
Christian Sorrells, Sr., Verona, Va., Health & Human Performance, Football
Makaila Veney, Sr., Montross, Va., Health & Human Performance and Liberal Studies, Women’s Lacrosse
 
George Mason University
Jacco Arends, Sr., Groningen, Netherlands, Economics, Men’s Tennis
Arsalan Yaqubi, Sr., Springfield, Va., Criminology, Law and Society, Men’s Track & Field
Georgi Zahariev, Jr., Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, Computer Science, Men’s Volleyball
Olyvia Kennedy, Sr, Columbus, Ohio, English, Women’s Volleyball
Lauren Distad, Sr., Roseville, Minn., Biology, Women’s Lacrosse 
Ali Tyler, Sr., Cheshire, Conn., Forensic Science, Women’s Swimming & Diving 
 
Hampden-Sydney College
Adam Brazil, Sr., Mooresville, N.C., English, Basketball
Grayson Harris, Sr., Moseley, Va., Economics & Business, Baseball
Brandon Hyde, Sr., Thousand Oaks, Calif., Biology and History, Swimming
Conor Kilfeather, Sr., Wyndmoor, Pa., Economics & Business, Lacrosse
Kade Minton, Sr., Wytheville, Va., Applied Mathematics and Engineering Physics, Cross Country/Distance Track
Will Thomas, Sr., Blacksburg, Va., English, Football
 
Hampton University

Madisyn Strange, Sr., Newport News, Va., Biology, Women’s Soccer
Priscilla Michel, So., Hazlet, N.J., Kinesiology, Women’s Track and Field
Kiya Dorroh, Sr., Tucson, Ariz., Liberal Studies, Women’s Basketball
Quinlan Coryat, So., Orlando, Fla., Computer Engineering, Men’s Lacrosse
Aryan Arora, Jr., Punjab, India, Accounting, Men’s Tennis
Jackson Manley, Jr., Atlanta, Ga., Political Science, Sailing
 
Hollins University
Sanaa Belton, Jr., Gainesville, Va., History, Track & Field
Noelani Carter, Jr., Easley, S.C., Business, Basketball
Madeleine Freeman, Jr., Reston, Va., Psychology, Swimming
Sylvia Guillet, Jr., Glens Falls, N.Y., Biology, Cross Country/Track & Field
Taryn “T” Shover, Jr., Harrisburg, Pa., Creative Writing, Soccer
Izzy Workman, Jr., Ghent, W.Va., Psychology and Communications, Soccer/Track & Field
 
James Madison University
Savannah Derey, Sr., Roanoke, Va., Business Management, Lacrosse
Jacob Dobbs, R-Sr., Macomb, Mich., Cyber Intelligence, Football
Peyton McDaniel, R-Jr., Birdsboro, Pa., Adult Education/Human Resource Development, Women’s Basketball
Cassidy Strittmatter, Sr., Tabernacle, N.J., Marketing, Field Hockey
Vaclav Tichy, Sr., Prague, Czech Republic, Quantitative Finance, Men’s Golf
Demitri Turner, R-Sr., Lorton, Va., Quantitative Finance, Men’s Soccer
 
Liberty University
Luke Eberle, Sr., Arnold, Md., Psychology (UG)/Interdisciplinary Studies (G), Men’s Soccer
Halle Engle, R-So., Mechanicsburg, Pa., Exercise Science, Women’s Soccer
Meredith Engle, R-Jr., Dillsburg, Pa., Computer Science (UG)/Cybersecurity (G), Women’s Track & Field
Kellen Kimes, So., Ludington, Mich., Biomedical Sciences, Men’s Track & Field
Chase Robinson, R-So., Spartanburg, S.C., Business Administration, Men’s Tennis
Rachel Roupe, Sr., Sharpsburg, Md., Public Health, Softball
 
Longwood University
Lauren Vick, Sr., Quinton, Va., Communication Sciences and Disorders, Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field
James Nelson, Gr., Midlothian, Va., Business Administration, Baseball
Alec Daniel, Sr., Gloucester, Va., Business Administration, Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field 
Alejandro Uribe, Jr., Medellín, Colombia, Business Administration, Men’s Tennis 
Oriana Izarra, Jr., Valencia, Venezuela, Business Administration, Women’s Tennis 
Sara Curtis, Jr., Apex, N.C., Business Administration, Women’s Soccer 
 
University of Lynchburg

Conner Harlacher, Sr., York, Pa., Exercise Physiology, Men’s Lacrosse
Jacob Hodnett, Sr. Cloverdale, Va., Exercise Physiology, Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field/Swimming
Jenna Norko, Sr., Woodbridge, Va., Nursing, Women’s Lacrosse
Reese McAtee, Jr., Chesapeake, Va., Nursing, Women’s Tennis
Alexandria Russell, Sr., Ocean City, Md., Exercise Physiology, Equestrian
Reid Rouse, Jr., Greensboro, N.C., Business Administration, Men’s Soccer
 
University of Mary Washington
Ryan Meyer, Sr., North Potomac, Md., Economics, Men’s Tennis
Jessica Oberlies, Sr., Greensboro, N.C., Environmental Science and Spanish, Women’s Cross Country/Track and Field
Caroline Porter, Jr., Virginia Beach, Va., Nursing, Field Hockey
Freddy Rogers, Sr., High Wycombe, England, Marketing, Men’s Soccer
Maura Schroeder, So., Potomac Falls, Va., Psychology, Women’s Lacrosse
Amelia Stephenson, Jr., Carrboro, N.C., Nursing, Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field
 
Marymount University
Brier Amerlinck, So., East Amherst, N.Y., Biochemistry, Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field
Abby Dunn, Grad, Pasadena, Md., Forensic & Legal Psychology, Women’s Lacrosse
Gavin Taylorson, Sr., Dundalk, Md., Information Technology, Men’s Lacrosse
Payton So, Jr., Sterling, Va., Health Sciences, Women’s Swimming
Samuel Struggs, Jr., Sugar Land, Tex., Business Administration, Men’s Track & Field
Garrett Watson, So., Spartanburg, S.C., Health Sciences, Men’s Swimming
 
Norfolk State University
Angelina Maniawska, Sr., Tarnow, Poland, Interdisciplinary Studies, Women’s Tennis
Lashauna Burrus, Jr., Norfolk, Va., Elementary Education, Women’s Bowling
Jahee Blake, Sr., Lynchburg, Va., Interdisciplinary Studies, Football
Lauren Sheehan, Sr., King’s George, Va., Social Work, Softball
Victor Jumo, Sr., Eldoret, Kenya, Computer Science, Men’s Track & Field/Cross Country
Jordan Lyons, Grad., Fairfax, Va., Social Work, Women’s Volleyball
 
Old Dominion University
Sofia Johnson, Sr., London, England, Business Analytics, Women’s Tennis
Kiersten Donnelly, Sr., Pottstown, Pa., Bio Medical Sciences, Women’s Swimming
Gustaf Hansson, Sr., Ramlosa, Sweden, Civil Engineering, Men’s Swimming
Dylan Brown, Jr., Lansdale, Pa., Civil Engineering, Baseball
En’Dya Buford, Gr., Memphis, Tenn., Sport Management, Women’s Basketball
Callie Culhane, Sr., Port Tobacco, Md., Biomedical Sciences, Women’s Lacrosse
 
Radford University
Liam McDonald, Jr., Winchester, Va., Allied Health Sciences, Men’s Cross Country
Channing Blevins, Gr., Wytheville, Va., Business Administration, Men’s Golf
Cassi Barbato, Sr., Milford, Ct., Exercise, Sport and Health Education, Softball
Macy Johnson, So., Salem, Va., Economics, Women’s Golf
Natalie Preston, Sr., Essex Junction, Vt., Nursing, Women’s Track and Field 
Evie Gee, Sr., Columbus, Ohio, Communications & Sciences Disorders, Women’s Lacrosse
 
Randolph College
Cole Torres, Gr., Thurmont, Md., Sport and Exercise Studies, Men’s Track and Field
Carter Kelly, Sr., Carrolton, Va., Sport and Exercise Studies, Men’s Soccer
Lena Kersten, So., Bonn, Germany, Psychology, Women’s Tennis
Jillian Warter, Gr., Leesburg, Va., Coaching and Sport Leadership, Women’s Volleyball
Paige Scruggs, Sr., Cowpens, S.C./Sport and Exercise Studies, Softball
Kylie Stark, Gr., Lynchburg, Va., Coaching and Sport Leadership, Women’s Basketball
 
Randolph-Macon College
Gracie Ellis, Sr., New Kent, Va., Nursing, Softball
Kyle Ihle, Sr., Apex, N.C., Accounting and Economics, Football
Catherine Kagey, Sr., Roanoke, Va., Biology, Women’s Basketball
Riley Russ, Sr., Virginia Beach, Va., Behavioral Neuroscience, Women’s Soccer
Sam Slevin, Sr., Virginia Beach, Va., Computer Science, Baseball
Marisa Ziegler, Sr., Forest Hill, Md., Computer Science, Women’s Basketball
 
Regent University
Samantha Bodnar, Jr., Mullica Hill, N.J., Psychology, Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field
Aaron Campbell, Gr., Virginia Beach, Va., Master of Education, Men’s Volleyball
Preston Nemeti, Jr., Burke, Va., Computer Science, Men’s Volleyball
Shaley Wertz, Sr., Kansas City, Mo., Business, Women’s Volleyball
Thomas Slingluff, So., Suffolk, Va., Business, Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field
Emily Greene, So., Carrollton, Va., Government, Women’s Soccer
 
Richard Bland College
Phoebe Heath, So., Colonial Heights, Va., Women’s Beach/Indoor Volleyball
Peyton Ostenson, So., Edgemont, S.D., Women’s Beach/Indoor Volleyball
Kaci Godsey, So., New Kent, Va., Softball
Teagan Jackson, So. Chesapeake, Va., Women’s Soccer
Michael Duncan, So., Arlington, Va., Baseball
Dylan Jones, So., Chesterfield, Va., Baseball
 
University of Richmond
Addie Budnik, Gr., Highland Park, Ill., MBA, Women’s Basketball
Katie Chignell, Jr., Raleigh, N.C., Health Studies, Swimming
Laurel Kurtz, Sr., Flemington, N.J., Leadership and Rhetoric & Communications, Track & Field
Morgan Lyons, Sr., Basking Ridge, N.J., Health Studies, Track & Field
Brady O’Brien, Gr., North Andover, Mass., Data Analytics, Baseball
Joe Sheridan, Jr., West Chester, Pa., Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Men’s Lacrosse
 
Roanoke College
Julia Bassett, Sr., Midlothian, Va., Health and Exercise Science, Women’s Tennis
Payton Bradford, Salisbury, Md., Psychology, Field Hockey
Ophelia Ladner, Brunswick, Maine, Sociology, Women’s Track & Field
Joshua Morse, Sr. Charlottesville, Va., Business Administration, Men’s Basketball
Lily Mullens, Sr., North Canton, Ohio, Health Education, Women’s Swimming
Connor Tyson, Sr., Waxhaw, N.C. Health and Exercise Science, Men’s Volleyball
 
Shenandoah University
Steven Hugney, Sr., Fairfax, Va. Computer Science, Football
Mairead McKibbin, Sr., Magnolia, Del. Health and Physical Education, Football
Janelle Anderson, Sr., Stafford, Va., Sports Management, Track and Field
Kendrick Robinson, Sr., Fredericksburg, Va. Film Production/Communications, Men’s Basketball
Mark Isabelle, Gr., Bumpass, Va. Masters Business Administration, Men’s Lacrosse
Ainsley Buckner, Gr. Springfield, Va. Health Care Management, Women’s Lacrosse
 
Southern Virginia University
Sydney Bassett, Sr., Winston-Salem, Va., Biochemistry, Women’s Volleyball
Heidi Barton, Sr., Evanston, Wyo., Business Management and Leadership, Women’s XC/Track & Field
Eli Ballstaedt, Sr., Midway, Utah, Psychology, Men’s Basketball
Maybel Harris, Sr., Highland, Utah, Business Management and Leadership, Women’s Soccer
Kedryn Chandler, Buena Vista, Va., Business Management and Leadership, Men’s XC/Track & Field
Abigail Snyder, Rocky Ford, Colo., Business Management and Leadership, Women’s Basketball
 
Sweet Briar College
Ana Patino, Sr., Medellín, Colombia, Engineering Science, Tennis
Amani Narang, Sr., Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, Business, Golf
Jillian Lewis, Sr., Ellicott City, Md., Engineering Science, Soccer/Swimming,
Lara Jost, Sr., Würzburg, Germany, Chemistry, Field Hockey
Maggie Minton, So., Wytheville, Va., Biology/Engineering Science, Tennis
Jaiana Gray, Jr., Chicago, Ill., Business/Economica, Track & Field
 
University of Virginia
Will Anthony, Jr., Whitby, Poriua, New Zealand, Mathematics, Men’s Cross Country
Gary Martin, Jr., Warminster, Pa., Media Studies, Men’s Cross Country
Elaine Chervinsky, Sr., Baltimore, Md., Psychology, Women’s Tennis
Jans Croon, Sr., San Diego, Calif., Global Studies, Field Hockey
Jade Hylton, Jr., Martinsville, Va., Kinesiology, Softball
Alex Walsh, Gr., Nashville, Tenn., Cybersecurity Management, Women’s Swimming
 
Virginia Commonwealth University
Yelizaveta Karlova, Sr., Almaty, Kazakhstan, Psychology, Women’s Tennis
Alfred Almasi, Jr., Trstice, Slovakia, Economics, Men’s Tennis
Jasmine Knight, Gr., Phoenix, Ariz., Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness, Volleyball
Ava Radel, Sr., Harveys Lake, Pa., Finance, Field Hockey
Joe Bamisile, Sr., Richmond Va., Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling, Men’s Basketball 
Jaylin Pate, Jr, Psychology, Charlotte, N.C., Women’s Track & Field
 
Virginia Military Institute
James Boynewicz, Sr., Virginia Beach, Va., Biology, Men’s Lacrosse
Kevin Shank, So., Mt. Holly Spring, Pa., Mechanical Engineering, Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field
Sam Castle, Jr., Mechanicsville, Va., Mechanical Engineering, Men’s Swimming
Courtney Novotny, Sr., Reading, Pa., Biology, Women’s Water Polo
Audrey Davis, Sr., Austin, Texas, International Studies, Women’s Soccer
Darien Tweedell, So., Ashburn, Va., International Studies, Women’s Rifle
 
Virginia Tech
Sam Tackett, R-Sr., Lexington, Ky., Management; Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology Management, Baseball
Lauren Hargrove, Sr., Richmond, Va., Exercise and Health Sciences, Women’s Soccer
Carys Baker, So., West Hartford, Conn., Sports Media and Analytics, Women’s Basketball
Sam Latona, Gr., Alabaster, Ala., Agricultural and Life Sciences, Wrestling
Kelvin Gilliam Jr., R-Sr., Richmond, Va., Sociology, Football
Cori McMillan, Sr., Greensboro, N.C., Exercise and Health Sciences, Softball
 
Virginia Wesleyan University
Hannah Smith, Sr., Virginia Beach, Va., Allied Health Studies, Women’s Volleyball
Lauren Hedspeth, Sr., Virginia Beach, Va., Recreational Therapy, Field Hockey
Tori Green, Sr., Oak Hill, Va., Business, Women’s Soccer
Juliette Coffey, So., Woodbridge, England, Chemistry & French Studies, Women’s Golf
Laci Campbell, Jr., Washington, N.C., Sociology and Criminal Justice, Softball
Cael Long, Jr., Virginia Beach, Va., Recreational Therapy, Men’s Swimming 
 
Washington and Lee University
Riley Bryant, So., Little Rock, Ark., Accounting, Women’s Basketball
Cassie Carr, L1, Girard, Pa., Law, Women’s Cross Country/ Track and Field
Robert Cooper, So., Sunnyvale, Calif., Economics and History, Men’s Cross Country/ Track and Field 
Will Joseph, Jr., Wilmette, Ill., Accounting and Classics, Men’s Soccer
John Santowski, Jr., Pittsford, N.Y., Biology, Wrestling
Maddie Weller, Sr., West Chester, Pa., Economics, Volleyball
 
College of William & Mary
Claire Doto, Sr., Randolph, N.J., Biology, Women’s Lacrosse
Pyper Friedman, Sr., Phoenix, Md., Finance, Field Hockey
Devin Genderson, Sr., Short Hills, N.J., Neuroscience, Women’s Swimming
Jonathan Irwin, Sr., Lexington, Ky., Computer Science, Men’s Gymnastics
Sean McElwain, Jr., Glen Allen, Va., Business Analytics, Supply Chain, Football
Darren Osborne, Jr., South Riding, Va., Computer Science, Baseball


Nestled in the mountains of Virginia, Washington and Lee University is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Founded in 1749, W&L is the ninth-oldest college in the United States and a top-ranked liberal arts university. With over 500 student-athletes in 24 varsity sports, the Generals have celebrated over 265 conference championships. Learn more about the Blue and White by visiting www.generalssports.com or on social media at @WLUGenerals.



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Boys water polo | Piedmont looks for more success

The Piedmont High School boys water polo team is looking forward to another successful season despite a change at the top. Longtime coach John Savage is stepping back this year after his child was born in December. Rik Krumins, who has served as an assistant in several previous seasons will take the reins with Savage […]

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The Piedmont High School boys water polo team is looking forward to another successful season despite a change at the top. Longtime coach John Savage is stepping back this year after his child was born in December. Rik Krumins, who has served as an assistant in several previous seasons will take the reins with Savage only coming out once or twice per week.

Savage joked that he will be a “consultant” this year.

Krumins is more than familiar with the program. His son Peter was a standout on the North Coast Section Division 2 championship team in 2023. His daughter Esme is a junior on the Piedmont girls team.

“We’re actually really excited about this group,” Rik Krumins said. “We have a few seniors coming back.” Elles Krieckhaus is one of those.

“He has been on varsity for the past four years,” Krumins said. “He’s going to be our key goal scorer. He’ll be playing two-meters and doing a lot of post up on the side as well as leading our counter attack.”

Goalkeeper Luke McAuliffe is a senior entering his third year as a starter. “He has been playing club,” Krumins said. “He gets out of the water pretty high. He’s a very vocal goalie. Controlling the defense, directing where our players are at certain times.”

Luke McAuliffe

Zach Dupree, another senior, will be seeing an increase in playing time. “He’s an up and coming varsity player,” Krumins said. “He’ll be two-meter offense and prob two-meter defense.”

A couple of returning sophomores will also be key players. Krumins called Rylan Patty, “a very aggressive offensive player, he’ll be doing a lot of post up, driving, counter attacking.”

Krumins said of Henry Stein that he’s a left-hander and “played a lot of minutes last year as a freshman. He really holds down the 4-5 side and the wing.”

Freshman Ben Kappes should make an immediate impact. “He has been playing club for the last three-four years,” Krumins said. “He’ll be coming in with a skill set to contribute to the team on the defensive side and the offensive side.”

Henry Stein looks to pass

Krumins said the team will use a drop defense while splitting the top. The advantage the Highlanders have is rather than just one player to center the offense and counter around, they have several and can push the tempo. Krumins said maturity and growth will need to improve over the course of the season. “Slowing the tempo down and making the right decisions,” he said.

The goals are the same. “Competing for league championships, competing for an NCS title,” Krumins said. “We’re a pretty well-balanced team. We have four, five, six, seven players that can contribute at any one time.”

The team will again play without a home pool as construction continues. Krumins said he has been told completion is about 10 weeks out but isn’t counting on any home matches.

“My goal would be to have an alumni game as the first in the new pool,” he said, targeting November or December.



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Sports Fans Embracing AI Habits – SportsTravel

A new global research study commissioned by IBM shows that fans are changing the way they consume sports, turning to new, more dynamic experiences, including the use of AI, personalization and real-time features. The survey queried more than 20,000 global sports fans across 12 countries, asking them about their habits in consuming sports of all kinds. The […]

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A new global research study commissioned by IBM shows that fans are changing the way they consume sports, turning to new, more dynamic experiences, including the use of AI, personalization and real-time features.

The survey queried more than 20,000 global sports fans across 12 countries, asking them about their habits in consuming sports of all kinds. The results showed that those fans increasingly view technology — particularly AI — as a positive force and that they are using it more often. Total AI usage among fans has grown since 2024 across nearly all markets, with 85% of respondents noting that they saw value in integrating the emerging technology into their sports experience. In addition, 63 percent expressed some level of trust in AI-generated sports content, noting that real-time game/match updates (35%) and personalized content (30%) were their top priorities for AI-enhanced engagement.

The survey also asked fans how often they attend in-person events, with 73% around the world saying that they attend at least one event per year.

When it comes to the digital experience of consuming sports, over half (51%) of the fans surveyed turn to video highlights, with 37% enjoying post-event recaps and 32 percent staying connected to their sport by consuming player interviews. Dedicated mobile sports apps are also important to sports fans: Nearly 75% use them to stay updated.

Social media also remains the leading platform for accessing additional content, with influencers play a prominent role: 59% of fans surveyed engage with influencers for analysis and predictions.

Habits May Shift Again

The survey also shows that fans’ consumption of sports is not only changing now, but will likely continue to change in the future. Only 27% of surveyed fans expect those habits to stay the same over the next two years, with 80% saying technology – specifically AI— will have the greatest influence on how they follow sports by 2027.

More than half (56%) of surveyed fans want AI-powered insights and commentary for past, current and future sporting events. And advances in tech may open up new avenues for future fans in countries where they don’t speak the language. One-third of responders said real-time translation technology will have the most significant impact on their international sports experience in the next 2-3 years — particularly in markets where English is not the dominant language.

“The sports media landscape is more complex than ever, and fans are comfortable consuming digital content around the clock,” said Kameryn Stanhouse, IBM’s vice president, sports and entertainment partnerships. “With fans signaling their readiness to embrace AI, we will continue working with our tournament, league and media partners to meet fans where they are, whether they’re watching the action in person or enhancing their second-screen experience.”
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How Amarillo College reunited a group of Hereford volleyball alums

The Hereford athletic program has produced a handful of talented college volleyball players in recent years. Former Herd star and current West Texas A&M standout Taytum Stow has received numerous conference and national awards while competing for the Lady Buffs. Before Stow, Meagan Ellis starred for HHS, continuing her career at Southern Nazarene University in […]

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The Hereford athletic program has produced a handful of talented college volleyball players in recent years.

Former Herd star and current West Texas A&M standout Taytum Stow has received numerous conference and national awards while competing for the Lady Buffs.

Before Stow, Meagan Ellis starred for HHS, continuing her career at Southern Nazarene University in Oklahoma, where she also earned all-conference recognition.

Now, the next pair of Hereford products are looking to leave their mark at the collegiate level as they begin their freshman seasons at Amarillo College. London Baker and Jynae Fletcher, two first-year players for the Badgers, enter the program after strong careers in Deaf Smith County.

While the NJCAA may be a step up in competition for the Hereford products, their relationship with a member of AC’s coaching staff has helped ease the local talents into their next chapter.

Hereford reunion at AC

Baker and Fletcher’s familiarity with the coaching staff at Amarillo College is part of what brought the duo to head coach Scott Sandel.

The aforementioned Ellis, a Hereford graduate, is an assistant coach for the Badgers’ volleyball team, and has known Baker for years. As a middle school student, Baker served as Hereford’s ball girl while Ellis was starring on the team, initially building a relationship between the two.

“I have known London since I was a freshman in high school, so 2013,” Ellis said. “She was one of my ball girls because I played with her older sister, who’s a year older than me. So London has been in the gym, running around, constantly touching a ball. Her job was supposed to be shagging balls, but we could always just never get her off of the wall setting and passing and always just trying to pepper with one of the other volleyball girls.”

“I think that I have been able to see her come out of her shell a little bit more as she’s gotten older, and I think that she’ll only excel. I think she’s a great gal. She’s so much fun to be around, and so I think once we start getting her more comfortable, then she’ll do great things.”

Like Baker and Ellis, Ellis has known Sandel since she was around 11-years-old. Ellis’ mother was an assistant for the Amarillo College head coach when he was coaching club volleyball, and Sandel began giving Ellis lessons.

Ellis’ relationship with Sandel brought her to Amarillo College after finishing her career at SNU, and Baker’s connection with Ellis helped land the Texas Panhandle Super Team honoree on the Badgers’ roster.

The relationship between Ellis and Baker has also helped the 5-foot-9 setter work on one of her primary goals since arriving on campus.

Mastering a new skill

Like any freshman starting their first season of college athletics, Baker knows there are a few areas she needs to improve on the court.

With Amarillo College, though, Baker is more focused on growing as a vocal leader and communicator.

“My goals are to just grow as a person, not only as a player, but as a person,” Baker said. “
I feel like I’ve spoken more, been more of a leader. I love talking and getting to know all the girls individually. I used to be very soft spoken.”

Ellis has also noticed Baker’s efforts to be vocal on and off the court, saying that being around the team more often has been good for the HHS product.

Sandel also had high praise for Baker, highlighting her ability to connect with her teammates and her efforts to be a good teammate.

“I love London,” Sandel said. “She’s awesome. One of London’s biggest strengths is, everybody just loves her. She’s just a great person, so, for her, that’s always going be her thing. 
Her teammates are going to give her everything they have, because they just love her.”

“So for her, coming out (of her shell) a little more, being a little more directive, that’s a process that she needs to learn. That’s a process we need, because they’re going to play hard for her. So the more she learns and demands out of them, they’ll come with her, that’s a plus.”

After earning TGCA All-State and District 4-4A Co-Offensive MVP recognition as a senior, Baker appears poised for a strong collegiate career with the Badgers.



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A longtime coach is making his return to competition this fall at Fenwick High School. Kyle Perry, who coached boys water polo from 2012 to 2023, has taken over the Friars’ boys golf team, replacing another longtime coach, Jerry Kribs.  “I am excited to be [varsity] head coach,” said Perry, who served as the head […]

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A longtime coach is making his return to competition this fall at Fenwick High School. Kyle Perry, who coached boys water polo from 2012 to 2023, has taken over the Friars’ boys golf team, replacing another longtime coach, Jerry Kribs. 

“I am excited to be [varsity] head coach,” said Perry, who served as the head coach of the junior varsity team and was Kribs’ varsity assistant the last three seasons. “Having worked with Coach Kribs over the past few seasons, he has left me with a great group of gentlemen. These guys love to play golf and love to grind out results.” 

Fenwick returns seven golfers from last season: seniors Ryan Brennan, Johnny Cox, Aidan Haefner, Conor Hanley, Michael McMahon, and Luke Sherlock; and junior Alex Kulisek. Newcomers are freshman Marco Cefalu; juniors Clayton Dine, Danny O’Donoghue, James Papp, and Jay Raber; and senior Lee Sheahan. 



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Wesleyan volleyball picked fourth in South Division in MEC preseason poll

West Virginia Wesleyan was picked fourth in the Mountain East Conference preseason South Division poll, which named Wheeling and Charleston as the North and South favorites based on votes by the league’s 11 head coaches. BRIDGEPORT — Wheeling University and the University of Charleston are the Mountain East Conference divisional favorites for the upcoming season, the […]

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West Virginia Wesleyan was picked fourth in the Mountain East Conference preseason South Division poll, which named Wheeling and Charleston as the North and South favorites based on votes by the league’s 11 head coaches.

BRIDGEPORT — Wheeling University and the University of Charleston are the Mountain East Conference divisional favorites for the upcoming season, the league announced Monday. 

The preseason poll results were compiled via a vote of the conference’s 11 head coaches.

Wheeling, which has won or shared the MEC North Division title in all 12 years of the conference’s existence, received nine first-place votes. The Cardinals finished 27-11 overall and 12-2 in MEC play last season, and advanced to the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional Championship before falling to top seed Gannon. 

Charleston received seven first-place votes to lead the MEC South Division. The Golden Eagles are coming off of a 25-8 season, including a 12-3 record in conference play. UC finished second to West Virginia State in the South last season, and fell to Wheeling in the MEC Volleyball Championship semifinals. 

In the North Division, Wheeling is followed in the preseason poll by Fairmont State, West Liberty, Frostburg State, and Point Park. Fairmont State and West Liberty each received a first-place vote. In the South Division, UC is followed by West Virginia State, Concord, West Virginia Wesleyan, Glenville State, and Davis & Elkins. 

West Virginia State is the reigning South Division and ended Wheeling’s run of MEC Volleyball Championships in tournament play. The Yellow Jackets beat the Cardinals, 3-1, to earn the MEC’s automatic berth to the NCAA Division II tournament. WVSU has won back-to-back South Division titles under two different head coaches — 2023 MEC Coach of the Year Hillary Hurley and 2024 MEC Coach of the Year Avery Moore — and will have Shannon Gerencir back at the helm this season. Gerencir previously coached the Yellow Jackets from 2002 to 2015, winning 207 games and two Coach of the Year honors. 

The 2025 MEC volleyball season is set to begin with non-conference action on Thursday, Sept. 5.

2025 MEC Volleyball Preseason Poll
Rank Team (1st Place Votes) Points
NORTH DIVISION
1. Wheeling (9) 49
2. Fairmont State (1) 37
3. West Liberty (1) 35
4. Frostburg State 23
5. Point Park 16
SOUTH DIVISION
1. Charleston (7) 57
2. West Virginia State (3) 49
3. Concord (1) 46
4. West Virginia Wesleyan 34
5. Glenville State  21
6. Davis & Elkins 18

Coaches not permitted to vote for own team



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