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SMU Volleyball hosts thousands for the second annual Dallas Power Invit – The Daily Campus

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SMU volleyball hosted Arkansas State, TCU, Oklahoma and Texas A&M for their spring Dallas Power Invite on April 26.
The invite is hosted annually on the same weekend as one of the country’s largest club-level volleyball tournaments: the Adidas Lone Star Classic. The Lone Star Classic hosts over 2,500 volleyball teams from around the country for athletes in both elementary, middle and high school.
SMU head volleyball coach Sam Erger said that they align the invite with the Lone Star Classic because it gives SMU an opportunity to display their talent before some of the best high school players in the country.
“A lot of those kids [competing at the Lone Star Classic] are kids from out-of-state that we’re recruiting that wouldn’t normally have a chance to come see our campus or see our team,” Erger said. “It became a win-win for the other teams, because it’s the same thing for A&M and Oklahoma. It’s a chance for their recruits to see them [play].” Not only is the invite a great recruiting tactic, but also a sponsorship opportunity for brands that want to break into the volleyball market. Kendra Scott, an Austin-based jewelry company sponsored this year’s invite. The athletes received gift boxes with Kendra Scott jewelry for competing.
The day consisted of five games between the various teams, with SMU and Arkansas State starting gameplay at 10 a.m.
The Mustangs won all three sets, playing their signature aggressive and scrappy volleyball.
“We had a really good turnout for the 10 a.m. game. [Moody Coliseum] was full, it was rockin’,” Erger said.
The second game between Arkansas State and TCU came a bit closer. After losing the first set, the Arkansas State huddle tried to regroup.
“We need to remember it’s the spring. Yeah, we wanna win, but we also need to have fun,” Arkansas State defensive specialist Libby Gee-Weiler said.
For being the only team not in a power conference (ACC, SEC, Big 10, Big 12), the Arkansas State red wolves held their own, only losing their sets to the Big 12 ‘s Horned Frogs by less than six points per set.
The third game was a win for A&M in four sets over Oklahoma. The fourth game was a four-setter between TCU and Oklahoma, with the Horned Frogs pulling out the win.
The fifth and final game between Texas A&M and SMU resulted in a sweep by the Aggies, three sets to none.
The teams selected for the invite have established themselves as volleyball programs with a large following and reputation for intense gameplay to draw a crowd and highlight college volleyball culture.

Erger has big goals for the invite. Not only is it a good way for recruits to experience a team’s culture, but it’s an opportunity to provide entertainment to the Dallas and wider Texas community. The crowd at the 10 a.m. and 30pm games featured elementary through high school volleyball teams there to have fun and watch high-level volleyball.
“I want every little girl in Dallas to grow up rooting for us,” Erger said. “We want to win Dallas.”
Sisters Madilyn and Kaydin Farrell and their friend Shelby Folmar drove nearly two hours from East Texas for the invite.
“We’re gonna be here all afternoon,” Folmar said. “[We’re most excited about] the A&M and SMU game. That’s top [priority].”
All three play on their local high school team and wore A&M Aggie shirts.
“We just love college volleyball,” Kaydin Farrell said.
Kaydin, the older of the two sisters, has two years left of high school and has already started considering where she wants to play in college. Texas A&M is her top choice.
Because the school volleyball season is in the fall, the Dallas Power Invite gives opportunities to athletes like Farrell to watch live gameplay of schools she’s interested in without missing her own season.
“I think it’s really awesome that the community can come out and interact with our team. To me, it’s such a cool thing,” Erger said. “I hope it grows every year.”

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Sa’Nijah Houston Takes Home OVC Female Track Athlete Of The Year During Outdoor Championships

Story Links CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Lindenwood Lions women’s outdoor track and field program wrapped up their third season in the Ohio Valley Conference, ending the week’s festivities in sixth place with a total of 63 points. This ties the best finish in program history at this event as four different […]

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Lindenwood Lions women’s outdoor track and field program wrapped up their third season in the Ohio Valley Conference, ending the week’s festivities in sixth place with a total of 63 points. This ties the best finish in program history at this event as four different Lions placed in the top three of their events.

Sa’Nijah Houston claimed victorious on Saturday becoming the first Lion to be named the OVC Female Track Athlete of the Year after putting on a performance throughout the week. The two-time OVC Track Athlete of the Week finished in first during the 200 meter with a time of 24.254 barely edging the runner behind her with a time of 24.259. Chanel Honeywell also finished in fourth for the Lions with a time of 24.39.

Houston also claimed second place on Saturday in the women’s 400 meter race with a time of 53.80. She was also part of two relay teams this weekend finishing in sixth in the 4x100m with a time of 46.39 and fifth in the 4x400m with a time of 3:52.35. During the 2025 outdoor season, Houston set two Lindenwood records in the 200m (23.92) and the 400m with a time of 53.71.

Kinsey Dueker started the weekend off right for the Lions finishing in third during the Heptathlon where she set a school record with 4736 total points. She opened up the weekend on Thursday with a win in the 100m hurdles with a time of 14.49. Overall, she had five top four finishes within the seven events.

Kimberly Lugg added another top three finish to start the day on Saturday with a third place throw in the women’s discus. During her second try, Lugg tossed a third place finish throw of 46.65m. Lugg also would finish in 11th during the women’s shot put with a distance of 12.16m.

The final podium for the Lions come from Kendall Klewer in the women’s javelin. Already posting a top three distance in Lindenwood history, Klewer out threw her personal best posting a throw of 43.71m during her fifth attempt. Josey Roe finished right behind her with a toss of 43.26m ranking fourth in Lindenwood history.

Below are the final scores from the OVC Outdoor Track and Field Championships

1. Southeast Missouri State – 191

2. Little Rock – 123

3. Eastern Illinois – 92

T-4. Tennessee State – 72

T-4. SIUE – 72

6. Lindenwood – 63

7. Southern Indiana – 59

8. Tennessee Tech – 44

9. UT Martin – 38

10. Western Illinois – 37

11. Morehead State – 28

For more information on Lindenwood women’s track and field please visit lindenwoodlions.com.

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Flores Wins The 100 and 200 On Final Day Of Big West Championships

LONG BEACH, Calif.—Four Long Beach State entries won five individual titles Saturday on day two of the Big West Track and Field at LBSU’s Jack Rose Track. Both Beach teams finished third in the team scoring race. The men posted 127 points behind the winner, Cal Poly (186). The women charted 109.5 points; trailing […]

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LONG BEACH, Calif.—Four Long Beach State entries won five individual titles Saturday on day two of the Big West Track and Field at LBSU’s Jack Rose Track.

Both Beach teams finished third in the team scoring race. The men posted 127 points behind the winner, Cal Poly (186). The women charted 109.5 points; trailing UC Irvine’s winning 150.5 performance.

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Tristyn Flores won the 100 m race by breaking his own school record. Flores ran 10.10, bettering his previous mark of 10.26. Flores doubled up in the 200m, becoming the first LBSU runner to win both events in the same meet since 2008, when Brent Gray won both. Flores ran 20.64 in the finals, the second-quickest time in school history.

Canaan Wharry was the discus winner for the Beach. His 188-7 defeated second-place Jacob Hawkins of UC Irvine by nearly six inches.

The Beach scored twice in the javelin, led by Elliott Payne, who earned All-Conference honors. He placed third, throwing 212-10. Milo Orona was eighth (182-5).

Glen Quayle and Cyprus Rice tied for third in the pole vault as the duo both cleared 16-0 3/4.

The 4x100m relay comprised Mikey Holland, Flores, Patrick Henderson, and Moray Steward. The team earned All-Conference honors with a third-place showing, running 40.24.

Ryan Gregory ran a season-best 52.61 in the 400m hurdles to earn fourth place.

Novye’ James came in fourth in the triple jump after going 50-4 1/2.

Senior Cristian Martinez broke the 1:50 barrier for the first time in the 800, going 1:49.64 to finish fourth. Cameron Rhone lowered his personal best in the 800m to 1:50.03 to place sixth.

Levi Jones ran the sixth-fastest 1500m time in school history, 3:45.75, to finish seventh. Cameron Gill’s 3:47.16 is the eighth-fastest time in school history and earned him eighth place.

Henderson, Flores, Holland, and Vincent Jones’ 4x400m relay finished the meet in seventh place, running 3:18.81.

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Rahni Turner won her second Big West title (2023, 2025) in the 100m hurdles as she crossed the line in a wind-aided time of 13.08 (3.2, a new personal best). She led a 1-2 in the event as Claudine Raud-Gumiel was the runner-up, running a wind-aided 13.34.

Sofia Lavreshina swept the 400m in both conference championships on Saturday. After winning the MPSF Indoor title in February, she won the 400m at the Big West meet in a time of 53.18. She later finished eighth in the 200m (23.99).

Maren Butler earned her second All-Conference certificate in as many days as she was the runner-up in the discus. Her mark of 167-4 is the fifth-longest in school history.

Trinity Barnett took third in the 100m, running 11.60. She returned in the 200m to finish fifth, going 23.74.

The 4x100m relay of Daryana Hall, Barnett, Turner, and Lavreshina ran the third fastest time in school history, 44.90, to place third and earn All-Conference accolades.

Madeline Scovil recorded the ninth-longest triple jump in school history, 39-8 3/4, to finish fifth in the competition.

The 4x400m relay of Turner, Lavreshina, Isela Ochoa, and Jaliyah Davis posted the seventh fastest time in school history, 3:43.53, to place fifth.

In the pole vault, Jonelle Scott and Grace Stoddart cleared 12-8 1/4, with Scott being awarded seventh as she made the height in fewer attempts.

Jenelle Hurley scored in the javelin, finishing eighth with a toss of 120-1.

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Long Beach State will await the selections to the NCAA West First Round. Texas A&M hosts the regional meet, which runs from May 28 to 31 in College Station. The main session each night will be streamed on ESPN+.

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District 3 track and field 2025 results from Shippensburg University

After thunderstorms wrecked Friday’s schedule, the two-day 2025 District 3 track and field championships at Shippensburg University resumed Saturday morning, May 17. Follow along for live results as events are completed. Boys 3A 4×400 1. Twin Valley, 3:16.92 (district record); 2. Cumberland Valley, 3:19.14; 3. Cedar Cliff, 3:19.59; 4. McCaskey, 3:20.72; 5. Warwick, 3:23.43; 6. […]

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After thunderstorms wrecked Friday’s schedule, the two-day 2025 District 3 track and field championships at Shippensburg University resumed Saturday morning, May 17.

Follow along for live results as events are completed.

Boys 3A 4×400

1. Twin Valley, 3:16.92 (district record); 2. Cumberland Valley, 3:19.14; 3. Cedar Cliff, 3:19.59; 4. McCaskey, 3:20.72; 5. Warwick, 3:23.43; 6. Manheim Township, 3:24.38; 7. South Western, 3:24.46; 8. Palmyra, 3:24.59

1. Annville-Cleona, 4:01.73; 2. Susquenita, 4:04.39; 3. Wyomissing, 4:07.67; 4. Trinity, 4:10.56; 5. Oley Valley, 4:12.21; 6. Schuylkill Valley, 4:14.47; 7. James Buchanan, 4:15.13; 8. Berks Catholic, 4:15.18.

Girls 3A 4×400

1. McCaskey, 3:55.07; 2. Cumberland Valley, 3:55.40; 3. Northern, 4:00.07; 4. Twin Valley, 4:01.72; 5. Wilson, 4:03.73; 6. Warwick, 4:04.55; 6. Warwick, 4:04.55; 7. South Western, 4:04.55; 8. CD East, 4:05.15.

Boys 2A 4×400

1. Fairfield, 3:26.46; 2. Lancaster Catholic, 3:31.00; 3. Halifax, 3:31.37; 4. Susquenita, 3:33.00; 5. Wyomissing, 3:33.52; 6. Brandywine Heights, 3:34.18; 7. Harrisburg Christian, 3:35.10; 8. Annville-Cleona, 3:35.87

1. Mackenzie Stellmach, Annville-Cleona, 11:44.11; 2. Leah Droter, Lancaster Catholic, 11:47.59; 3. Katelyn Clever, James Buchanan, 12:04.10; 4. Lucy Stellmach, Annville-Cleona, 12:29.87; 5. Aubrey Ressler, Lancaster Mennonite, 12:30.55; 6. Hannah Houp, Oley Valley, 12:35.58; 7. Mabel Walborn, Schuylkill Valley, 12:30.21; 8. Mia Nordhoff, Lancaster Mennonite, 12:42.87

Girls 3A 3,200

1. Julia Leady, Daniel Boone, 10:40.71; 2. Olivia Magagna, Lampeter-Strasburg, 10:50.37; 3. Ana Bondy, Carlisle, 10:55.92; 4. Ruby Garner-Valle, McCaskey, 10:56.21; 5. Elena Barrall, Manheim Township, 10:59.48; 6. Leah Navarro, Dallastown, 11:01.03; 7. Lyla Eltz, South Western, 11:01.12; 8. Ella Pfautz, Ephrata, 11:04.92

Boys 2A 3,200

1. Landon Hostetter, Annville-Cleona, 9:35.17; 2. David Giles, Wyomissing, 9:36.68; 3. Ryan Gourley, Oley Valley, 9:42.95; 4. Oliver Funck, Annville-Cleona, 9:46.25; 5. Matt Clemson, Annville-Cleona, 10:04.13; 6. Jonah Zink, Lancaster Mennonite, 10:06.71; 7. Jace Carwell, Wyomissing, 10:17.17; 8. Hudson Vrbicek, Covenant Christian, 10:20.79.

Boys 3A 3,200

1. Adam Kingston, Manheim Township, 9:01.71; 2. Travis Furmanski, Cedar Crest, 9:22.36; 3. Vinay Raman, Hershey, 9:23.68; 4. Matthew McNair, McCaskey, 9:24.01; 5. Liam Kirkpatrick, Chambersburg, 9:25.86; 6. Cody Lusby, Octorara, 9:26.44; 7. Chase Choudhry, Exeter Township, 9:33.33; 8. Griffen Ridler, Northeastern, 9:33.45

1. Alexis Hardy, Wyomissing, 25.27; 2. Kendall Cooper, Annville-Cleona, 25.62; 3. Julianna Wise, Greenwood, 26.01; 4. Nora Scanish, Trinity, 26.27; 5. Miracle Hershey, Annville-Cleona, 26.80; 6. Cheyenne Eby, James Buchanan, 26.88; 7. Julianna Kowalski, Schuylkill Valley, 26.98; 8. Molly Eicher, Susquenita, 27.28

1. Ella Petrosky, McCaskey, 24.81; 2. Quincey Robertson, Cumberland Valley, 25.23; 3. Tamryn Premici, CD East, 25.43; 4. Jaylynn Dorsey, Susquehanna Township, 25.56; 5. Corrine Miller, McCaskey, 25.91; 6. Maddy Waldron, Palmyra, 25.95; 7. Molly Mclaughlin, Dallastown, 26.02; 8. Ajaya Jordan, Central York, 26.12.

1. David Bates, Brandywine Heights, 22.67; 2. Justice Hardy, Wyomissing, 23.11; 3. Caden Hummer, Lancaster Catholic, 23.32; 4. Scott Duffy, Berks Catholic, 23.50; 5. Silas Hernandez, Steel-High, 23.51; 6. Jonathan Bianchi, Delone Catholic, 23.55; 7. Brock Herb, Fairfield, 23.61; 8. Christopher Baumler, Lancaster Catholic, 23.65

1. Gabriel Scott, Central Dauphin, 21.36; 2. Ke-Aune Green, Cumberland Valley, 21.66; 3. Blake Mallast, Chambersburg, 21.68; 4. Nick Keller, Ephrata, 21.90; 5. Magnus Mitchell, York County Tech, 22.08; 6. John Kowalski, Schuylkill Valley, 22.40; 7. Logan Richard, Warwick, 22.41; 8. Rukie Efeturi, Cumberland Valley, 22.44

1. Ember Foster, Susquenita, 2:18.61; 2. Marli Laity, Oley Valley, 2:19.44; 3. Samantha Bealmear, Delone Catholic, 2:23.84; 4. Lila Shore, Trinity, 2:26.07; 5. Rebekah Brinser, Greenwood, 2:26.16; 6. Julianna Gourley, Oley Valley, 2:26.59; 7. Meredith Swavely, Berks Catholic, 2:28.04; 8. Heather Keim, Camp Hill, 2:29.14.

1. Vivian Salerno, McCaskey, 2:12.63; 2. Anna Lehman, Northern, 2:12.95; 3. Kaila Atteberry, Manheim Township, 2:15.89; 4. Natalie Good, Dallastown, 2:16.60; 5. Maggie Holub, Octorara, 2:17.35; 6. Olivia Walley, Cedar Cliff, 2:17.54; 7. Alia Mellott, Big Spring, 2:20.05; 8. Katie Brass, Ephrata, 2:20.24

1. David Moran, Annville-Cleona, 1:57.76; 2. Andrew Zook, Oley Valley, 1:58.87; 3. Tyler Rudy, Susquenita, 1:59.43; 4. Matthew Tubioli, Greenwood, 1:59.69; 5. Aedyn Phanord, Camp Hill, 2:00.74; 6. Chris Roberts, Berks Catholic, 2:03.04; 7. Ryan Moore, Dayspring Christian, 2:03.83; 8. Dominic Basselgia, Annville-Cleona, 2:05.67.

1. Vinay Raman, Hershey, 1:55.11; 2. Ethan Peffley, Manheim Township, 1:55.63; 3. Cole Stevens, Manheim Township, 1:55.65; 4. Frankie DeSilvestro, Twin Valley, 1:56.52; 5. Jacob Abraham, Hershey, 1:56.96; 6. Noah Parks, Greencastle-Antrim, 1:57.53; 7. Cooper Hollinger, Warwick, 1:57.65; 8. Joseph Murphy, Hershey, 1:57.73.

1. Rebekah Brinser, Greenwood, 45.06; 2. Lily Paolini, Wyomissing, 45.19; 3. Lyla Pugh, Tulpehocken, 47.01; 4. Claire Finkenbinder, Susquenita, 47.20; 5. Claire Wechsler, Susquenita, 47.61; 6. Kya Missimer, Annville-Cleona, 49.11; 7. Samantha Hassler, Schuylkill Valley, 49.89.

1. Ella Bahn, Spring Grove, 42.75; 2. Annika Barrett, Northern, 44.15; 3. Kylie Mattiace, Manheim Central, 44.26; 4. Hailey Kilgore, Twin Valley, 44.73; 5. Caroline Bannak, Gettysburg, 45.17; 6. Violet Houck, Wilson, 45.38; 7. Megan Hechler, Garden Spot, 45.82; 8. Imani Hopper, Harrisburg, 45.90.

1. James Evans, Steel-High, 39.97; 2. Ben Haines, Oley Valley, 41.48; 3. Tavin Yates, Millersburg, 42.32; 4. Daniel Delp, Wyomissing, 42.54; 5. Brady Eisenhower, Wyomissing, 42.90; 6. Faith Zudie, Berks Catholic, 43.33; 7. Aspen Freed, Oley Valley, 43.53; 8. Elam Aroko, Trinity, 43.54.

1. Tyler Burgess, Palmyra, 37.72; 2. Vincent Thaler, Octorara, 39.54; 3. Robert Salazar Rosell, York High, 39.75; 4. Damian Greer, Wilson, 40.08; 5. David Smith, Kennard-Dale, 40.14; 6. Markus Edwards, Red Lion, 40.19; 7. Brody Eller, Kennard-Dale, 40.30; 8. Jon Dawe, Chambersburg, 40.30

1. Nick Keller, Ephrata, 47.94; 2. Parker Smith, Carlisle, 48.16; 3. Draelyn Crawford, Cedar Cliff, 48.60; 4. Elijah Holly, South Western, 48.72; 5. Ben Grundy, Twin Valley, 48.80; 6. Danny Hertzler, Cumberland Valley, 49.18; 7. Adam Yoder, West Perry, 49.80; 8. Jadus Byrd, Bishop McDevitt, 49.97

1. Jon Shuey, Brandywine Heights, 50.29; 2. Scott Duffy, Berks Catholic, 50.67; 3. David Moran, Annville-Cleona, 51.19; 4. Athan Robinson, Susquenita, 51.65; 5. Carson Spangler, Lancaster Catholic, 52.13; 6. Andrew Moore, Lancaster Catholic, 52.33; 7. Valen Shram-Groff, Harrisburg Christian, 52.58; 8. Levy Rudolph, Harrisburg Christian, 52.91

1. Ember Foster, Susquenita, 58.16; 2. Julianna Kowalski, Schuylkill Valley, 1:00.14; 3. Jenna Wible, James Buchanan, 1:00.78; 4. Meredith Swavely, Berks Catholic, 1:00.80; 5. Riley Egresits, Susquenita, 1:02.34; 6. Amelia Falsone, Schuylkill Valley, 1:02.45; 7. Heather Keim, Camp Hill, 1:02.70; 8. Jillian Rogers, Oley Valley, 1:04.16

1. Kaddel Howard, Cedar Crest, 53.95 (district record); 2. Quincey Robertson, Cumberland Valley, 55.78; 3. Juliana Graziano, Cumberland Valley, 57.83; 4. Elise Harris, Bishop McDevitt, 57.98; 5. Madison Livingston, CD East, 58.23; 6. Nyeoni Johnson, Conestoga Valley, 58.58; 7. Sophie Werner, Cumberland Valley, 59.00; 8. Leah Richie, Warwick, 59.86

1. Annville-Cleona, 48.63 (district record); 2. Wyomissing, 49.55; 3. Schuylkill Valley, 49.79; 4. Susquenita, 50.23; 5. Trinity, 51.12; 6. Oley Valley, 51.16; 7. James Buchanan, 51.29; 8. Lancaster Catholic, 51.30

1. Solanco, 47.78; 2. McCaskey, 47.81; 3. Cumberland Valley, 48.56; 4. Hempfield, 48.57; 5. York High, 48.84; 6. CD East, 48.97; 7. Central York, 49.23; 8. Dallastown, 49.50

1. Lancaster Catholic, 43.66; 2. Susquenita, 43.77; 3. Delone Catholic, 44.0; 4. FAirfield, 44.0; 5. Steel-High, 44.12; 6. Trinity, 44.37; 7. Wyomissing, 44.87; 8. Brandywine Heights, 44.93

1. Palmyra, 41.53; 2. Cumberland Valley, 41.85; 3. McCaskey, 42.50; 4. Dallastown, 42.88; 5. CD East, 42.91; 6. Cedar Cliff, 43.01; 7. Spring Grove, 43.16; 8. Donegal, 43.30

1. Julianna Gourley, Oley Valley, 5:19.98; 2. Lila Shore, Trinity, 5:20.57; 3. Katelyn Clever, James Buchanan, 5:22.43; 4. Leah Droter, Lancaster Catholic, 5:25.87; 5. Abigail Gehris, Tulpehocken, 5:26.58; 6. Mackenzie Stellmach, Annville-Cleona, 5:35.50; 7. Jocelyn Good, Lancaster County Christian, 5:38.54; 8. Caitlin Reynolds, Lancaster Catholic, 5:38.73

1. Ana Bondy, Carlisle, 4:56.45; 2. Kaila Atteberry, Manheim Township, 5:03.24; 3. Sophia Kim, Hershey, 5:05.53; 4. Carolynn Main, McCaskey, 5:06.23; 5. Ali Fink, Elizabethtown, 5:06.31; 6. Sophia Treglia, Northeastern, 5:06.32; 7. Neila Granger, Dallastown, 5:07.63; 8. Lyla Eltz, South Western, 5:11.07

1. David Giles, Wyomissing, 4:22.35; 2. Oliver Funck, Annville-Cleona, 4:24.29; 3. Ryan Gourley, Oley Valley, 4:24.52; 4. Landon Hostetter, Annville-Cleona, 4:24.82; 5. Jonah Zink, Lancaster Mennonite, 4:27.13; 6. Aedyn Phanord, Camp Hill, 4:29.97; 7. Noah Huxta, Dayspring Christian, 4:34.49; 8. Benjamin Boyd, Annville-Cleona, 4:34.88

1. Vinay Raman, Hershey, 4:12.39; 2. Cole Stevens, Manheim Township, 4:14.89; 3. Jacob Abraham, Hershey, 4:16.47; 4. Cooper Hollinger, Warwick, 4:18.38; 5. Tristan Weaver, Penn Manor, 4:91.25; 6. Daniel Naylor, Red Lion, 4:20.77; 7. Adam Kingston, Manheim Township, 4:23.23; 8. Kolbin Heberlig, Carlisle, 4:23.71

1. Ella Petrosky, McCaskey, 12.14; 2. Tamryn Premici, CD East, 12.41; 3. Olianna Oravitz, Solanco, 12.43; 4. Alondra Grover, McCaskey, 12.65; 5. Molly McLaughlin, Dallastown, 12.65; 6. Lilyan Derr, East Pennsboro, 12.86; 7. Mya Thompson, Hempfield, 12.95

1. Gabriel Scott, Central Dauphin, 10.84; 2. Ke-Aune Green, Cumberland Valley, 11.08; 3. Blake Mallast, Chambersburg, 11.10; 4. Rodger Nguyen, CD East, 11.20; 5. Logan Richard, Warwick, 11.20; 6. Jacob Burgess, Palmyra, 11.26; 7. Ruke Efeturi, Cumberland Valley, 11.33; 8. Landen Weaber, Cedar Crest, 11.42.

1. David Bates, Brandywine Heights, 11.11; 2. Justice Hardy, Wyomissing, 11.34; 3. Brandon Way, Lancaster Catholic, 11.44; 4. Jon Shuey, Brandywine Heights, 11.48; 5. Caden Hummer, Lancaster Catholic, 11.52; 6. Silas Hernandez, Steel-High, 11.53; 7. Kaeden Lohr, Millersburg, 11.55; 8. Jonathan Bianchi, Delone Catholic, 11.74.

1. Alexis Hardy, Wyomissing, 12.05; 2. Kendall Cooper, Annville-Cleona, 12.21; 3. Julianna Wise, Greenwood, 12.52; 4. Nora Scanish, Trinity, 12.70; 5. Lilah Gilmore, Schuylkill Valley, 12.70; 6. Cheyenne Eby, James Buchanan, 12.87; 7. Miracle Hershey, Annville-Cleona, 12.88; 8. Molly Eicher, Susquenita, 13.27

1. Tyler Burgess, Palmyra, 13.67 (district record); 2. Tristan Shayo, Governor Mifflin, 14.34; 3. Caleb Fuge, Elizabethtown, 14.59; 4. Robert Salazar Rosell, York High, 14.83; 5. Vincent Thaler, Octorara, 14.98; 6. Gavin Rupp, Conrad Weiser, 15.06; 7. Coby Grunden, Cumberland Valley, 15.28; 8. Kayleb Allen, Spring Grove, 15.42

1. Waid Gainer, Halifax, 14.96; 2. James Evans, Steel-High, 15-61; 3. Aspen Freed, Oley Valley, 15.80; 4. Daniel Delp, Wyomissing, 16.21; 5. Ryan Bungard, Biglerville, 16.81; 6. Elam Aroko, Trinity, 16.84; 7. Weston Sunday, Harrisburg Christian, 18.60; 8. Michael Fisher, Fairfield, 20.04

1. Keira Stork, Schuylkill Valley, 15:34; 2. Lily Paolini, Wyomissing, 16.22: 3. Eliza Lentz, Convenant Christian, 16.47; 4. Claire Wechsler, Susquenita, 16.64; 5. Lyla Pugh, Tulpehocken, 16.67; 6. Kendall Stork, Schuylkill Valley, 16.75; 7. Rebekah Brinser, Greenwood, 16.77; 8. Kya Missimer, Annville-Cleona, 17.21

1. Ella Bahn, Spring Grove, 14.16; 2. Violet Houck, Wilson, 14.88; 3. Linda Hussein, McCaskey, 15.11; 4. Amirah Turner, CD East, 15.17; 5. Jade Lee, Wilson, 15.22; 6. Kylie Mattiace, Manheim Central, 15.35; 7. Lily Carlson, Bermudian Springs, 15.79; 8. Brooke Denlinger, Conestoga Valley, 15.82

Girls 2A 4×800

1. Oley Valley, 9:41.49; 2. Annville-Cleona, 10:06.70; 3. Delone Catholic, 10:17.50; 4. James Buchanan, 10:27.57; 5. Millersburg, 10:48.55; 6. Camp Hill, 10:49.06; 7. Wyomissing, 10:49.13; 8. Tulpehocken, 10:49.29.

Girls 3A 4×800

1. Cedar Crest, 9:25.43; 2. Dallastown, 9:25.81; 3. Cumberland Valley, 9:29.16; 4. Manheim Township, 9:29.18; 5. Governor Mifflin, 9:31.36; 6. Warwick, 9:37.39; 7. Lower Dauphin, 9:42.79; 8. Octorara, 9:48.75

1. McCaskey, 7:55.72; 2. Manheim Township, 7:57.61; 3. Warwick, 8:02.06; 4. Chambersburg, 8:09.89; 5. Gettysburg, 8:10.31; 6. Hershey, 8:11.20; 7. Lebanon, 8:11.90; 8. Palmyra, 8:13.60.

1. Annville-Cleona, 8:08.55; 2. Oley Valley, 8:21.99; 3. Susquenita, 8:38.32; 4. Lancaster Catholic, 8:40.40; 5. Delone Catholic, 8:43.42; 6. Wyomissing, 8:44.84; 7. Trinity, 8:47.14; 8. Berks Catholic, 8:49.33

1. Margaret Bila, Lancaster Catholic, 143-10; 2. Darasimi Adeyemi, Schuylkill Valley, 113-3; 3. Reagan Wentzel, Millersburg, 111-8; 4. Haylee Smith, Biglerville, 109-7; 5. Jacelyn Henninger, Millersburg, 109-5; 6. Ava Hoover, Annville-Cleona, 108-2; 7. Caroline Hartley, Greenwood, 107-5; 8. Lillian Kane, Delone Catholic, 105-11

Boys 2A javelin

1. Logan Chronister, West Shore Christian, 180-0; 2. Bryson Fogelsanger, Annville-Cleona, 168-9; 3. Jake Elmer, Harrisburg Christian, 162-1; 4. Mathew Kerchner, Berks Catholic, 161-7; 5. Nathanael Stuck, Greenwood, 155-7; 6. Blake Polcha, Susquenita, 154-4; 7. Aidan Bingaman, Millersburg, 152-4; 8. Parker Dell, Littlestown, 147-0

Boys 3A triple jump

1. Brayden Billman, New Oxford, 47-10.25; 2. Xavier Beatty, Reading, 46-8; 3. Kye-Mere Robinson, Gettysburg, 46-0; 4. Xavier Campbell, Carlisle, 44-6; 5. Magill Zagaceta, Hershey, 44-4.75; 6. Khalis Reyes, Reading, 44-1; 7. Landon Zeiset, Manheim Central, 44-1; 8. Jonathan Beam, Palmyra, 43-10.

Girls 3A shot put

1. Sophia Rivera, Ephrata, 44-7; 2. Laci Nelson, Manheim Central, 40-3; 3. Emily Edelman, Manheim Township, 39-8.25; 4. Alivia Noecker, Wilson, 39-4.25; 5. Melanie Thoman, Dover, 38-4.50; 6. Aisosa Washington, Governor Mifflin, 37-0.75; 7. Liliana Harrison, Lebanon, 36-1; 8. Kemi Ojikutu, Wilson, 35-7.50

Girls 2A high jump

1. Teresa Moore, Lancaster Catholic, 5-2; 2. Sylvia Gantt, Greenwood, 5-0; 3. Amia Walker, Lancaster Catholic, and Hannah Yobb, Schuylkill Valley 4-10; 5. Jadalynn Figueroa, Schuylkill Valley, 4-10; 6. Lilly Garbinski, James Buchanan, 4-10; 7. Ashley Berkheimer, Trinity, 4-10; 8. Alize Reyes, Susquenita, 4-8.

Boys 2A long jump

1. Zander Spillan, Littlestown, 20-11; 2. Waid Gainer, Halifax, 20-8.50; 3. Jake Elmer, Harrisburg Christian, 20-8.50; 4. Brody Clabaugh, Littlestown, 20-1.50; 5. Wesley Heller, Annville-Cleona, 19-11.50; 6. David Stoltzfus, Lititz Area Mennonite, 19-11; 7. Lebran Woods, Lancaster Mennonite, 19-10; 8. Isaiah Chase, Trinity, 19-7.50

Girls 3A pole vault

1. Lily Carlson, Bermudian Springs, 14-0 (district record); 2. Kylie Eismann, Lower Dauphin, 12-6; 3. Anna Rank, Elizabethtown, 12-0; 4. Lucille Heuerman, Milton Hershey, 12-0; 5. Kate Harnish, Penn Manor, 12-0; 6. Cara Miller, Exeter Township, 11-6; 7. Alaina Morris, Chambersburg, 11-6; 8. Meadow Shussler, Lampeter-Strasburg, 10-6

1. Logan Wegman, Exeter Township, 58-1.50; 2. Maddox Noll, Governor Mifflin, 55-7.75; 3. Jake Ruch, Manheim Township, 53-9.25; 4. Nathan Carothers, Carlisle, 53-1.50; 5. Logan Newman, East Pennsobor, 53-0; 6. Gabriel Laws, Reading, 51-10; 7. Ayden Foust, Shippensburg, 51-3; 8. Jack Heckman, Tulpehocken, 50-10.50.

1. Hana Hussein, McCaskey, 38-5.75; 2. Makenna Haas, ELCO, 38-3.75; 3. Shaniyah Weidler, Susquehanna Township, 38-0.50; 4. Corinne Logan, Twin Valley, 37-9.50; 5. Jaylynn Dorsey, Susquehanna Township, 37-4.50; 6. Jaylynn Schmuck, Greencastle-Antrim, 36-11.25; 7. Sydney Rhoads, Hempfield, 36-10.75; 8. Tristen Thomas, West York, 36-9.

1. Clara Engel, Kutztown, 17-6; 2. Benedicte Parker, Littlestown, 17-0; 3. Lilah Gilmore, Schuylkill Valley, 16-11.75; 4. Chloe Scanish, Trinity, 16-3; 5. Madison Long, Annville-Cleona, 16-1; 6. Kate Rothermel, Millersburg, 16-1; 7. Sophie Myers, Greenwood, 15-10.10; 8. Maliyah Butler, Schuylkill Valley, 15-8.50

1. Georgia Delucas, Wyomissing, 129-10; 2. Gabrielle Gantt, Greenwood, 120-3; 3. Reagan Wentzel, Millersburg, 117-7; 4. Haylee Smith, Biglerville, 116-2; 5. Alexis Martin, James Buchanan, 104-0; 6. Riley Derstine, Kutztown, 101-2; 7. Seneca Mikesell, West Shore Christian, 98-5; 8. Charlotte Prout, Oley Valley, 97-10

1. Waid Gainer, Halifax, 6-5; 2. Carter Stratton, Trinity, 6-1; 3. Zaire Jones, Wyomissing, 5-11; 4. (tie) Elam Aroko, Trinity, and Solomon Lawson, Camp Hill, 5-9; 6. Jacir Queenan-Coleman, Wyomissing, 5-9; 7. Zach Ayers, Bermudian Springs, 5-7; 8. Benett Brinser, Greenwood, 5-7.

1. Javius Dent, Steel-High, 157-7; 2. Earnie Crist, Susquenita, 149-6; 3. Jamie Miller, Wyomissing, 149-2; 4. Logan Chronister, West Shore Christian, 138-2; 5. Parker Dell, Littlestown, 135-8; 6. Dominic Wentling, Annville-Cleona, 131-8; 7. Pedro Lucas-Towers, Lancaster Mennonite, 131-2; 8. Jon Shay, Annville-Cleona, 131-8

1. Jaxton Barger, Palmyra, 14-0; 2. (tie) Will Newport, Hempfield and Dylan Duncan, Northern, 13-6; 4. Luke Mertz, Chambersburg, 13-6; 5. Grady Reisinger, West Perry, 13-6; 6. (tie) Patrick O’Brien, Susquehannock and Owen Gidusko, Lower Dauphin, 13-6; 8. Hudson Hartz, Fleetwood, 13-0.

1. Sophia Rivera, Ephrata, 140-7; 2. Genesis Castro, McCaskey, 136-6; 3. Jaedyn Brown, York County Tech, 130-10; 4. Maddie Henne, Wilson, 128-4; 5. Alexia Green, Ephrata, 124-10; 6. Annissah Magloire, Muhlenberg, 121-4; 7. Amyrah Kellam, McCaskey, 121-3; 8. Lauryn Hose, Northern, 118-10.

1. Jaeda Dockman, Waynesboro, 5-5; 2. Ella Bahn, Spring Grove, 5-4; 3. Franchesca Severino, Garden Spot, 5-3; 4. Addison Nudy, Twin Valley, 5-3; 5. Eliana Schneider, Cedar Crest, 5-3; 6 (tie). Emma Chataginer, Central York and Sydney Rhoads, Hempfield, and Yayey Dukuly, Milton Hershey, 5-1.

1. Miley Heath, Hanover, 35-1.50; 2. Reagan Wentzel, Millersburg, 35-0.50; 3. Ainsley Green, James Buchanan, 33-11.50; 4. Patience King, Biglerville, 33-8; 5. Darasimi Adeyemi, Schuylkill Valley, 33-3; 6. Charlotte Prout, Oley Valley, 33-1.75; 7. Claire Roberts, Biglerville, 32-7.50; 8. Ava Hoover, Annville-Cleona, 32-3.50

1. James Undercuffler, Kutztown, 45-1; 2. Benett Brinser, Greenwood, 42-8; 3. Zander Spillan, Littlestown, 41-9.75; 4. Jossian Lopez-Sanchez, Wyomissing, 40-11; 5. King Bond, Steel-High, 40-8.75; 6. Xavier Gassis, Trinity, 40-4.50; 7. Landon Anglin, Biglerville, 40-0.75; 8. Landon Garber, Christian School of York, 39-2.75.

1. Elijah Hess, Penn Manor, 189-9; 2. Maximilan Riccomini, McCaskey, 182-1; 3. Wyatt Carbaugh, South Western, 179-9; 4. Ben Williams, Waynesboro, 177-7; 5. Carson Hull, Northern, 170-5; 6. Derek Christeleit, Susquehanna Township, 169-10; 7. Dylan Goff, Cedar Crest, 169-4; 8. Eli Reznikov, Northern, 167-7

1. Brayden Billman, New Oxford, 24-2; 2. Xavier Beatty, Reading, 23-5.50; 3. Jacob Burgess, Palmyra, 23-4.50; 4. Jadus Byrd, Bishop McDevitt, 22-8.50; 5. Jarrett Waltman, Garden Spot, 22-5.50; 6. Wright Young, Ephrata, 22-4; 7. Ben Martin, Cedar Cliff, 22-2; 8. Ghage Schmelyun, South Western, 22-2

Girls 2A pole vault

1. Aimee Frantz, Schuylkill Valley, 10-6; 2. Ember Foster, Susquenita, 9-6; 3. Alize Reyes, Susquenita, 9-6; 4. Lillian Emerson, Schuylkill Valley, 9-0; 5. Lily Oliver, Trinity, 9-0; 6. Gianna Carlino, Wyomissing, 9-0; 7. Caitlin Shay, Annville-Cleona, 8-6; 8. Trizah Daubert, Tulpehocken, 8-0.

District 3 track and field 2025: Friday’s field results

Girls 2A triple jump

1. Clara Engel, Kutztown, 37-3.50; 2. Sophie Myers, Greenwood, 36-8.25; 3. Riley Egresits, Susquenita, 35-11; 4. Eliza Lentz, Covenant Christian, 35-2.50; 5. Chloe Scanish, Trinity, 34-5.50; 6. Madison Long, Annville-Cleona, 33-4.50; 7. Marley Rudolph, Delone Catholic, 33-4.50; 8. Caroline Hartley, Greenwood, 32-5.75.

Girls 3A long jump

1. Olianna Oravitz, Solanco, 18-6; 2. Jaylynn Dorsey, Susquehanna Township, 18-0.50; 3. Kate Harnish, Penn Manor, 17-10; 4. Marie McCracken, Ephrata, 17-7; 5. Sadie Stubbs, Garden Spot, 17-6.50; 6. Makenna Haas, ELCO, 17-4; 7. Shaniyah Weidler, Susquehanna Township, 17-1; 8. Ava Metzler, Northeastern, 16-11.25

Girls 3A javelin

1. Jada Lubin, McCaskey, 135-1; 2. Eliana Schneider, Cedar Crest, 131-10; 3. Sofie Price, Palmyra, 128-4; 4. Amyrah Kellam, McCaskey, 121-8; 5. Emily Edelman, Manheim Township, 116-7; 6. Megan Thompson, South Western, 116-5; 7. Sophia Barrell-Kobryn, Fleetwood, 116-1; 8. Avery Caldwell, Solanco, 113-6

Boys 2A shot put

1. Earnie Crist, Susquenita, 53-1; 2. Max Tipton, Wyomissing, 49-0; 3. Austin Snyder, Fairfield, 48-5; 4. Logan Chronister, West Shore Christian Academy, 43-5; 5. Samuel Sweppenhiser, Trinity, 43-1; 6. Quan Padgett, Steel-High, 42-6.50; 7. Jon Shay, Annville-Cleona, 42-1.50; 8. James Semaj-Evans, Steel-High, 41-4.

Boys 2A pole vault

1. Gabe Hollenbacher, Lancaster Catholic, 14-0; 2. Jacob Mackie, Oley Valley, 13-6; 3. Kenny Box, Lancaster Catholic, 12-6; 4. John Paul Groves, Delone Catholic, 11-6; 5. Daniel Delp, Wyomissing, 11-0; 6. Luke Tshudy, Annville-Cleona, 11-0; 7. Bennet Knisely, Greenwood, 11-0; 8. Liam Donnelly, Delone Catholic, 10-6.

Boys 3A discus

1. Derek Lynch, Shippensburg, 176-4; 2. Sebastian Hess, Octorara, 171-4; 3. Josh Durika, Northern, 170-10; 4. Logan Newman, East Pennsboro, 169-9; 5. Logan Wegman, Exeter Township, 163-3; 6 (tie). Ayden Foust, Shippensburg, and Brendan Rilatt, Elizabethtown, 155-2; 8. Alex Kissinger, Cedar Crest, 153-11

Boys 3A high jump

1. Jalen Cook, Dallastown, 6-9; 2. Ethan Kloppman, Penn Manor, 6-7; 3. Aryan Sandhu, Milton Hershey, 6-5; 4. Adonis Rodriguez, Central Dauphin, 6-3; 5. Cameron Tirado, Cedar Crest, 6-3; 6. Ghage Schmelyun, South Western, 6-3; 7. (tie) Purnell Richardson, Central York and Drew Grana, Hershey, 6-3.

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Track and Field Concludes OVC Outdoor Championships

Story Links CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Eastern Illinois Track and Field team concluded the 2025 Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships with a third place finish from each the men’s and women’ team. The men finished with 157 points as the women finished with 92. Day One The […]

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Eastern Illinois Track and Field team concluded the 2025 Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships with a third place finish from each the men’s and women’ team. The men finished with 157 points as the women finished with 92.

Day One

The morning section featured the first portion of the heptathlon and decathlon. Sach Wolf and Zach Stout secured the fourth and sixth place spots in the decathlon as Anna Jones finished in eighth in the heptathlon.

Isabella Fabrizio continued Thursday’s effort for the Panthers, securing a bronze medal in the women’s hammer throw after recording a toss of 52.66m. This marks Fabrizio’s second medal of the calendar year, after earning a second place finish in the shot put at the OVC Indoor Championships in February.

Jacob Maxwell and Sam Bradbury also posted a strong performance in the hammer throw, as Maxwell finished fourth with a mark of 54.08m while Bradbury followed close behind in fifth with a distance of 50.06m.

The track featured more top finishes from EIU, beginning with Hallee Thomas in the 400m hurdles. Thomas finished in third place and moved on to the finals in the women’s 400m hurdles after posting a time of 1:03.24.

Daniel Lacy and Jahleel Perrin also advanced to the finals in the men’s 200m dash, as Lacy finished with the top time of 21.21. Perrin would cross the finish line in 21.85 to claim the final qualifying spot on Sunday. Kenyetietta Quinn qualified in the women’s 200m dash with a time of 24.50 to finish fifth in the prelims.

The women’s 10,000m run was the final event of the evening, where two Panthers recorded a strong finish. Mackenzie Aldridge pushed ahead late to earn a fourth place finish with a time of 37:27.87 while Kylie Haacke finished sixth after logging a time of 38:23.77.

Day Two

Nathan Kirby kicked off day two for the Panthers, securing the top time of 14.48 in the 110m hurdles prelims to move onto the finals on Saturday. Hallee Thomas followed suit in the women’s 100m hurdles, recording a time of 14:54 to slide into the final qualifying spot.

Sam Bradbury and Jacob Maxwell once again found themselves at the top of the leaderboard in another field event, this time being the discus. Bradbury earned a third-place finish with a toss of 52.85m while Maxwell finished close behind in fourth with a mark of 48.36m.

The men’s and women’s 3000m Steeplechase featured three different Panther athletes who finished in one of the top three spots on the podium. Rylea Borgic headlined the women’s section, securing a gold medal after crossing the finish line in 10:59.53. Cale Smith and Mason Stoeger manufactured success in the men’s division, earning the second and third place spots with times of 9:37.44 (Smith) and 9:39.81 (Stoeger).

Billy Bailey and Daniel Lacy got things started for the sprinters, each logging qualifying times for Sunday’s 400m dash finals. Bailey finished in seventh with a time of 48.47 as Lacy placed second after completing a lap in 47.85.

The 100m dash highlighted two panther athletes who moved on to the finals, one in the men’s division and one in the women’s. Tyler Dillion posted the third best preliminary time of 1:53.30 in the men’s section as Abby Venhaus finished fourth, crossing the finish line in 11.81.

The men’s 800m run featured two more EIU athletes who are advanced to the final heat. Tyler Dillon and Isai Morales both ran qualifying times as Dillon placed third (1:53.30) and Morales placed seventh (1:54.15) to move on to Sunday.

Friday evening’s action was interrupted by a thunderstorm beginning around 5:30pm CT before the decision was made to postpone the remaining events until Sunday morning. The remaining events from Saturday consist of the women’s discus, women’s long jump, men’s high jump finals.

Day Three

Saturday’s slate was filled with finals and championship events, beginning with the men’s high jump that was postponed from Friday evening. Elijah Skutt and Abraham Johnson found success in the event, as Johnson placed fourth reaching a height of 2.02m as Skutt finished third on the podium with a mark of 2.05m.

Abby Venhaus continued her long jump efforts from the night before, claiming the silver medal in the women’s division after jumping a distance of 5.96m. Taryn Tarquin also posted a strong performance in the sand pit, securing a silver medal in the triple jump with a distance of 12.08m.

The EIU men’s 4x100m relay team consisting of Israel Jackson, Shawn Lacy, Jahleel Perrin, and Daniel Lacy posted a strong second place finish after crossing the finish line in 40.88. The men’s 4x400m relay team also found success on the track, as Billy Bailey, Spencer Wilson, Tyler Miller, and Daniel Lacy combined for a time of 3:11.36 to claim the bronze medal.

Four additional Panther athletes finished Saturday’s action with a first place finish in their respective event.

Daniel Lacy once again found the podium, but this time in a solo event in the 400m dash. Lacy proved why his season long OVC record stood strong, earning a gold medal and a first-place finish after recording a time of 47.02. Nathan Kirby was the other Panther sprinter to earn gold in their event, logging a time of 14.30 in the men’s 110m hurdles.

Cale Smith and Isai Morales formulated the success in the distance events for EIU, as they also each earned a first-place finish in their events. Smith would go on to earn his second medal of the weekend, this time being a gold, after crossing the finish line in 3:49.95 in the men’s 1500m. Morales then posted a strong 800m time of 1:54.71 shortly after to claim the final first-place finish for the Panthers.

Final Scores

Men:

SEMO – 216.50

LR – 164.50

EIU – 157

TSU -78.50

SIUE – 59.50

UTM – 52

Women:

SEMO – 191

LR – 123

EIU – 92

SIUE – 72

TSU – 72

LU – 63

Up Next

The Panthers are set to participate in the NCAA West Regionals hosted at E.B. Cushing Stadium in College Station, Texas on May 28-31.

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Sandfest Volleyball serves support for Tulsa’s Little Light House

What started as a small grass volleyball tournament nearly two decades ago has grown into a two-weekend summer event supporting The Little Light House. The Sandfest Volleyball Tournament is now in its 18th year, raising money for The Little Light House, a nonprofit that provides free education and therapy to children with special needs. Creator […]

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What started as a small grass volleyball tournament nearly two decades ago has grown into a two-weekend summer event supporting The Little Light House.

The Sandfest Volleyball Tournament is now in its 18th year, raising money for The Little Light House, a nonprofit that provides free education and therapy to children with special needs.

Creator Tracy Weldon says he came up with the idea as a way to give back to his school after his son, who has Down Syndrome, received services at the school.

With no funding from the government or United Way, The Little Light House relies entirely on private donations.

How it Started

Weldon said he originally thought the tournament would be a small event. The first year, only five teams signed up. In 2025, there are 40 teams signed up just for the Junior tournament.

“What started out as a small tournament grew into something that covers two weekends in the summer,” said Weldon.

Juniors Division Tournament in May

The juniors tournament is taking place May 17 and 18 at the Helmerich Park sand volleyball courts near 71st and Riverside. With 40 teams, the matches are spread across two days to avoid long evenings.

Weldon said the juniors competition also helps out the athletes by bridging the gap between indoor and sand volleyball seasons.

Adult Tournament Returns in August

The adult division of Sandfest takes place at the beginning of August. Weldon said teams will play quads and sixes on Saturday, and the doubles competition will be on Sunday.

Weldon said organizers will hand out and post flyers at local courts with information on how to register.

Proceeds Benefit The Little Light House

There is an entry fee for teams, but Weldon said all funds go directly to the cause. The money raised covers court rentals, supplies, and the Little Light House programs. He said organizers do not make any profit.

“As far as support for The Little Light House, I knew that the volleyball community would embrace it somewhat, but I didn’t know that it would be to this extent,” said Weldon.

Mission of the Matches

The Little Light House provides services many families would not otherwise have access to, including speech therapy and early education for children with physical and developmental disabilities.

Weldon said more players have learned about the nonprofit through Sandfest and go on to volunteer.

“Talking to some of them, I found out that it’s the most gratifying hours that they achieved,” he said.

You can find more information on how to volunteer on The Little Lighthouse website.

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LSU Takes Series Against South Carolina With 7-3 Victory on Saturday – LSU

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Junior right-hander Anthony Eyanson limited South Carolina to two runs through seven innings on Sunday, as top-ranked LSU defeated the Gamecocks, 7-3, at Founders Park. LSU concluded the regular season with a 42-13 overall record, 19-11 in the SEC, while South Carolina dropped to 28-28 overall and 6-24 in conference play. LSU […]

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Junior right-hander Anthony Eyanson limited South Carolina to two runs through seven innings on Sunday, as top-ranked LSU defeated the Gamecocks, 7-3, at Founders Park.

LSU concluded the regular season with a 42-13 overall record, 19-11 in the SEC, while South Carolina dropped to 28-28 overall and 6-24 in conference play.

LSU is the No. 3 seed in the 2025 SEC Tournament and will play at approximately 6:30 p.m. CT Friday in Hoover, Ala., against an opponent to be determined.

“I’m very proud of the team, we won seven of our 10 SEC series, and that’s a tremendous accomplishment,” said LSU coach Jay Johnson. “Our league is very difficult, and to be consistent is vital to having success. I thought we dealt with adversity well, we dealt with success well, and it was great to get this win today.

“As we go forward into the postseason, we’re going to have to be able to close weekends out, so this was a good exercise. As I always tell the players, everything we do is training for something that we’re going to face in the future.”

Eyanson (9-2) allowed just two runs on five hits in 7.0 innings on Sunday with three walks and five strikeouts.

LSU’s offense was highlighted by a two-run homer by second baseman Daniel Dickinson, and solo homers by first baseman Jared Jones and rightfielder Jake Brown.

Brown and leftfielder Derek Curiel each produced three hits and one RBI on the day.

South Carolina starting pitcher Dylan Eskew (0-4) was charged with the loss after he surrendered four runs on six hits in 4.2 innings with two walks and four strikeouts.

An RBI double by third baseman KJ Scobey gave South Carolina a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning.

A lead-off home run by Jones – his 19^th of the season and 61^st of his career – tied the game at 1-1 in the fourth.

South Carolina regained the lead in the fourth when first baseman Beau Hollins launched a solo homer, his sixth dinger of the season.

The Tigers, however, struck for three runs in the fifth in an outburst highlighted by Dickinson’s two-run homer, his 10^th blast of the year.

LSU increased the lead to 5-2 in the seventh when Brown unloaded a solo shot, his seventh homer of the season.

Curiel’s two-out RBI single in the eighth increased the Tigers’ advantage to 6-2, but a solo homer by South Caroline shortstop Henry Kaczmar narrowed the margin to 6-3 in the bottom of the inning.

Shortstop Steven Milam lined a run-scoring single in the top of the ninth, extending LSU’s lead to 7-3.

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