A sea of red bandanas filled the crowd, bearing one fighter’s name – “Poision” Ivy Enriquez. The 18-year-old stepped into the ring at Memorial Gym in February to begin her professional boxing career. Years worth of training and motivation led her to be co-main event of the night.

In four furious bouts, Enriquez’s hand was raised declaring her a winner, and inscribing Enriquez’s first professional win onto her book. Following her win earlier this year, Enriquez was bound to be the star of another main event, her high school graduation.

Currently a senior at Bel Air High School, the Lady Highlander carved a strong path both in her boxing and academic career.

“I would say I’ve just gotten used to it, because I grew up boxing and going to tournaments, (while) still in school. I’ve always had my priorities, which is school and then boxing,” Enriquez said. “But it’s definitely a lot more different now that I turned professional because the trainings are more intense and longer. So, it’s a lot more discipline; it’s a handful, but it’s nothing that I can’t do.”

Even with graduation nearing, Enriquez recently tallied her second professional win in Odessa, Texas. Enriquez said being able to balance both aspects of her life stemmed from her family’s support.

“My family is my motivation, my dad always tells me, ‘I know one day, you’re going to be a world champion,’” Enriquez said. “This pushes me and keeps me on that path to where I want to be.”

Soon walking the stage to her high school graduation, Enriquez said she aspires to be a dental hygienist. Beginning her education at El Paso Community College (EPCC), Enriquez hopes to build her way up to an orthodontist.

Looking far into the future, Enriquez would like to open a gym with her dad in El Paso to train others. Several friends of Enriquez have begun to box as well; she said garnering attention for the sport brings her joy.

“I’m glad I can share (boxing) with (my friends) because boxing is not for a lot of people, so we need to share my passion with someone else and help them. It really does make me happier,” Enriquez said.

A passion for boxing is also rooted in Moises Rodriguez’s livelihood. Boxing since he was 8 years old, the amateur with over 200 fights on his record, said going to school while juggling boxing was not an easy feat.

“When I would go to nationals, I would miss a week or two weeks. I’ll come back, and have a bunch of work,” Moises Rodriguez said. “So, on top of the work, I still have to work out, and I have to make sure I’m eating good. I wake up before school and train and when I get home, I have to train as well. It’s definitely hard, but you have to sacrifice if you want to be good at the sport.”

Dedicated to boxing, Moises Rodriguez said he is training for bigger opportunities.

Moises Rodriguez wants to pursue a career in the military under the World Class Athlete Programs to train for the 2028 Olympic games.

“I can’t wait to get out of school and see because I feel like I have a lot of opportunity in boxing, and also other job careers,” Moises Rodriguez said. “I’m hoping to go into the 2028 Olympics with Team USA, it’s a goal of mine. I want to also go professional making it as far as I can because I’ve been doing this for 10 years, and I can’t stop now.”

Once he graduates El Dorado High School, Moises Rodriguez would like to continue his education with the U.S. Military under the World Class Athlete Program – where soldiers abide by their military careers while also training for Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Moises Rodriguez said he has been boxing for so long, it’s now instilled into his blood.

“I’ve been in boxing so long, that I can’t even remember what I would do without it,” Moises Rodriguez said. “Boxing has made me who I am, it’s kept me doing good things, and I’m not out doing bad things.”

Discipline and strength are skills all boxers echo, including Dominic Rodriguez. The Montwood High School senior has been boxing since he was 7 years old, yet as he grew older, he shifted to other sports. Yet, the spark for boxing reignited thanks to Warrior’s Edge Gym.

“(Boxing) made me more focused and more disciplined with myself,” Dominic Rodriguez said. “My family says, ‘No boxing if you do bad in school,’ so I got to get good grades. There were times where I felt like giving up, but you know any boxer goes through that, even pros, so I kept discipline and kept going and made it to the next level.”

Throughout high school, Dominic Rodriguez kept quiet about his boxing career but hopes to soon build his name amongst the others in the Borderland.

“I’m really humble, so I don’t really talk about it, I’m like a quiet kid,” Dominic Rodriguez said. “So, if people do ask, (I’ll say), ‘Oh, yeah, I do some boxing,’ but I’m not really like (bragging about it) – I want to be humble all the time.”

The Montwood High School senior said he would like to continue his education at EPCC as well.

Grit, discipline, and strength are common themes amongst high school boxers. Having a slew of things to handle, including hours of training mixed with hours’ worth of homework, these boxers have shown dedication to their craft. And as the tassel shifts from right to left, these soon-to-be graduated high schoolers will continue to persevere with their sport, despite all the obstacles.

Sofia Sierra is the sports editor and may be reached at [email protected]. 

As the 2025 NCAA Track and Field National Championships are approaching, here are the top hurdlers going into the meet, looking to claim their individual titles. 

Hurdles semifinal competitions will take place on the first day of competitions from Hayward Field in Eugene, with the finals taking place on the final day of competition. Here are the top 10 hurdlers for each event, ranked on their fastest meet times from the outdoor season. 

Take a look at who the top competitors are in the hurdles events. 

Women’s 100M Hurdles

• 1. Habiba Harris – Florida – 12.62
• 2. Aaliyah McCormick – Oregon – 12.74
• 3. Akala Garrett – Texas – 12.75
• 4. Marcia Sey – Howard – 12.76
• 5. Jaiya Covington – Texas A&M – 12.77
• 6. Myreanna Bebe – Tennessee – 12.81
• 6. Ana-Liese Torian – Auburn – 12.81
• 8. Yanla Ndjip-Nyemeck – UCLA – 12.82
• 8. Naomi Krebs – Texas Tech – 12.82
• 10. Marissa Simpson – UTEP – 12.85

Men’s 110M Hurdles

1. Kendrick Smallwood, Texas — 13.07
2. Jamar Marshall Jr., Houston — 13.13
3. Ja’Kobe Tharp, Auburn — 13.14
4. Ja’Qualon Scott, Texas A&M — 13.16
5. Zachary Extine, Arizona — 13.17
6. Demario Prince, Baylor — 13.18
7. Demaris Waters, Florida — 13.21
8. Jerome Campbell, Northern Colorado — 13.23
9. John Adesola, Houston — 13.26
10. Antoine Andrews, Texas Tech — 13.28

Women’s 400M Hurdles

1. Savannah Sutherland – Michigan – 53.46
2. Rachel Glenn – Arkansas – 53.48
3. Akala Garrett – Texas – 53.73
4. Michelle Smith – Georgia – 54.56
5. Sanaa Hebron – Miami (Fla.) – 55.21
6. Tyra Wilson – Florida State – 55.39
7. Saira Prince – Arkansas – 55.49
8. Allyria McBride – Vanderbilt – 55.65
9. Aliya Garozzo – Duke – 55.77
10. Chloe Fair – Harvard – 55.85

Men’s 400M Hurdles

1. Nathaniel Ezekiel – Baylor – 47.89
2. Saad Hinti – Tennessee – 48.44
3. Jevon Williams – Tennessee – 48.77
4. Kody Blackwood – Texas – 48.78
5. Ja’Qualon Scott – Texas A&M – 48.85
6. Oskar Edlund – Texas Tech – 49.00
7. Johnny Brackins – USC – 49.04
8. Jason Parrish – Wichita State – 49.17
9. Xzaviah Taylor – N. Carolina A&T – 49.18
10. Noah Langford – Howard – 49.50

About Hayward Field

Hayward Field, which was built in 1919, is no stranger to top-tier track and field events, including the Diamond League and the U.S. Olympic Team Trials.

The venue is named after Bill Hayward, who ran the University of Oregon track and field program from 1904 to 1947. Though it originally was intended for Ducks football, many additions and renovations over the century have helped it become a premier destination.

In September 2023, the venue became the first facility outside of Zurich or Brussels to host the two-day season-ending Wanda Diamond League Final, where the year’s 32 overall champions were crowned.

What Schools Won The Team Titles At The 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s And Women’s Outdoor Track And Field Championships?

The Arkansas women took home the outdoor team title in 2024, sweeping the indoor and outdoor championships for the 2023-2024 season.

Florida, led by legendary head coach Mike Holloway, secured the men’s title in 2024, giving the Gators three consecutive outdoor men’s titles. Florida became the first team to three-peat since Texas A&M (2009-2011).

What Schools Have Won The Most Titles At The NCAA Division I Outdoor Track And Field Championships?

The NCAA Division I Men’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships first was held in 1921. 

USC owns the most men’s titles with 25, while Arkansas is the only other program with 10 or more (10).

The NCAA Division I Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships first was held in 1982. 

LSU has won the most women’s titles with 14. The next-closest is Texas with five.

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BILLINGS — The public is invited to meet the Midland Roundtable Montana all-star basketball and volleyball players on Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center.

Also in attendance will be the Montana head coaches: Steve Keller for the boys basketball all-stars, Wes Keller for the girls basketball all-stars, Aubrey Beaumont for the Blue all-star volleyball team, and Maureen Boyle for the Red all-star volleyball team.

There is no admission fee to attend the meet and greet with the players and coaches on Friday morning. 

The all-star volleyball match is scheduled for Friday at 6 p.m. at the Lockwood High School gym.

The all-star basketball games are Friday at the Pronghorn Center in Gillette, Wyoming, and Saturday at the Lockwood High School gym. The girls will play at 5 p.m., followed by the boys at approximately 7 p.m.

By: Scott Eddy, Assistant Athletics Director for Strategic Communications

ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Six members of the St. Bonaventure women’s lacrosse team have earned Academic All-District honors from College Sports Communicators for their success in the classroom and on the field over their Bonnies careers: Brooke Cicoria, Grace Hollenbeck, Fiona McGovern, Tori Nascimento, Brooke Piper and Megan Schillinger.

The 2025 Academic All-District Women’s At-Large Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances in the athletic realm and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes honorees in four divisions. At-large sports include golf, fencing, ice hockey, gymnastics, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, water polo, beach volleyball, bowling, rowing, field hockey and wrestling.

Cicoria, a health science major from Pittsford, N.Y., graduated this May with a 3.96 cumulative GPA. An Atlantic 10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll selection for each year of her Bonaventure career, she started 43 of 62 career games as a key member of the Bonnies defense. She started every game in each of the past two years while logging 27 caused turnovers and 51 groundballs.

A junior from Baldwinsville, N.Y., Hollenbeck picks up CSC Academic All-District accolades for the second consecutive year after posting a 3.91 cumulative GPA as a physical education major. On the field, she enjoyed her best collegiate season this spring by posting 25 goals with 10 assists for 35 points, adding 24 groundballs and seven caused turnovers. Hollenbeck will enter her senior campaign with 89 career points in a Bonnies uniform.

Now a three-time CSC Academic All-District honoree, McGovern graduates as one of the top players in Bonnies history. She stands second in Bona career points with 218 while her 125 goals are fifth-most in Bonnies program history and her 93 assists rank third among all Bona’s players. As a senior, the Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. native racked up 73 points (33G-40A) which stands third in Bonnies single-season history while her 40 assists tied the program record. She finished the year ranked second in the Atlantic 10 for assists and ninth in total points. Also a three-time A-10 10 All-Academic Team selection, McGovern graduated with a health science degree and a 4.0 cumulative GPA.

Nascimento, a native of Acton, Ontario, earned her degree in physical education this past semester with a 3.78 cumulative GPA. She also stood as one of the Atlantic 10’s top offensive players this year as she netted 55 goals along with 11 assists for 66 total points. She ranked sixth in A-10 goals this season and wrapped her collegiate career with 87 total points as a Bonnie in 48 career games.

Piper picks up CSC Academic All-District recognition for the second consecutive year after a season for the record books. Academically, the psychology major from Aurora, Ontario owns a 3.87 cumulative GPA. She similarly shined on the field, earning Atlantic 10 First Team and All-Academic Team honors as well as IWLCA Northeast All-Region with a program record 78 points this spring (68G-10A). She surpassed the record of 77 points set by Molly Hastrich which had stood atop the Bona’s record list since 2009 while her 68 goals also represent a new Bona record, passing the 62 totaled by Hastrich 16 seasons ago. Piper also racked up 84 draw controls, which beat her old program record mark, while she now stands sixth in Bona’s history for career goals (123) and 10^th for points (148). In the A-10 standings, she was second among all conference players in goals this year and seventh in points.

Schillinger also made program history by shattering SBU’s season and career draw controls records. Her 143 draw control wins during this year’s campaign are nearly double the previous Bonnies benchmark and she now owns a program-best 221 over her three seasons. The junior accounting major from Honeoye Falls, N.Y. boasts a 3.88 cumulative GPA academically. She posted the second-most draw controls among all Atlantic 10 players this year while also recording 12 goals and 16 points.

St. Bonaventure finished the season with a 10-8 record including a 6-4 mark in A-10 action and the six Academic All-District selections represent a new program-best.

CSC Academic All-District honorees are nominated and voted on by sports information directors across the country. For more information about CSC Academic All-District® and Academic All-America® Teams program, visit AcademicAllAmerica.com.

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Beyond the throwing circle, ASU discus standout Ines Lopez Arias plays a leadership role for the Sun Devils’ international athletes. (Photo by Ben Wiley/Cronkite News)

TEMPE – As Arizona State gears up for the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Spanish discus standout Ines Lopez Arias and local sprinter Jayden Davis return this week to historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

Both athletes individually punched their tickets to compete on college track’s biggest stage, qualifying through the NCAA West Regional held May 28-31 at Texas A&M.

Davis qualified in two events: first by winning his 400-meter heat in 45.35 seconds – the second-fastest time overall – then as part of ASU’s Big 12-champion 4×400-meter relay. The foursome of Davis, Nicholas Ramey, Trevin Moyer and Malik Franklin finished in 3:02.87, the sixth-fastest time at regionals.

Madrid native Lopez Arias, who spent her first two seasons at Western Kentucky University before transferring to ASU, looks forward to competing at nationals again. Lopez Arias earned her second straight nationals appearance with a throw of 54.39 meters, placing the senior among the top 12 in the women’s discus.

In 2024, she finished 17th in the women’s discus with a top throw of 54.54 meters. Lopez Arias hopes to better that mark and placement during her event Saturday afternoon, part of the NCAA championships held Wednesday through Saturday.

“First of all, it is a great blessing to have the opportunity to go to the NCAA Championships as it is the biggest accomplishment that you can have in American competition,” Lopez Arias said. “I already have an advantage in relation to last year, because last year was my first chance. I had never competed in that stadium. It’s a stadium that intimidates because it is a world class championship stadium.

“So I feel like last year, I was not as prepared in that sense as this year.”

Even though Lopez Arias dislocated her left shoulder one week before the Big 12 conference championship meet, the injury did not stop the confident right-handed athlete from continuing to excel as she threw her NCAA personal best (57.56 meters) at that meet.

Off the field, Lopez Arias says the experience of being an international college athlete in the U.S. can be stressful, especially in light of recent political rhetoric surrounding immigration and visas.

“I feel scared, honestly, as an international person in the U.S., especially being on a visa,” Lopez Arias said. “Like, I feel already in a very privileged position because I have a scholarship, I’m pursuing education, and I have everything on rule. I’m legally here, but no matter what, there’s always that fear that something can happen and they are like, ‘Hey, you have to leave the country.’ And so it’s a pretty stressful time.”

Arizona State’s Jayden Davis, right, running here against Olympic medalist Fred Kerley, will be competing in NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field, in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Kirby Lee/Getty Images)

International athletes in the U.S. often face various challenges from a language barrier to a lack of community. By transferring to ASU, Lopez Arias has not only enhanced her athletic performance, but also found ways to impact and befriend fellow foreign athletes.

“There are a lot more international students and athletes than I had at my other school. I’m also part of the international student-athlete committee at ASU, trying to help others be more aware of things that I probably wasn’t aware of for so many years,” Lopez Arias said.

“I have been helping them know how to do things they can take advantage of, but also warning them of things they should not do in order to put their visas at risk because we don’t want anyone to fail to follow the rules and have to leave the country.”

The talented discus thrower has benefited greatly from working with Turner Washington, ASU’s first-year women’s throws coach. Washington is no stranger to success as he won five NCAA championships (three shot put, two discus) during his extraordinary athletic career as a Sun Devil. After a brief professional career, Washington is fully immersed in his new coaching role.

As someone who has ascended to the top of this sport, he knows what sets Lopez Arias apart from other female college discus throwers.

“She survived those high pressure situations, and I think that’s really what separates her from some of those other girls,” Washington said. “When you get in those last rounds to throw, where you’re not qualified, she always seems to pull through and get it done when it matters most.”

In order for her to achieve All-American status and a podium placement at nationals, Washington said that Lopez Arias will have to throw near or slightly over her personal best, a difficult but not impossible task.

While she will be battling it out in the discus cage, Davis and his 4×400-meter relay mates will be representing ASU on the track. Davis, a sophomore from Gilbert, is no stranger to Hayward Field as he was part of ASU’s 4×400-meter relay team that came in fourth last year.

Davis has set personal bests in both indoor and outdoor 400-meter races this year. His outdoor personal best time of 44.84 seconds in a runner-up finish at the Mt. SAC Relays in April cemented him as the sixth-fastest men’s 400-meter runner of all time.

Fresh off a strong performance at regionals, Davis exuded confidence that he and his teammates can carry over their success to nationals.

If either athlete or the 4×400-meter relay team strikes gold at Hayward Field, it would be a fitting exclamation point to a banner year for ASU athletics and a transformative moment in each athlete’s career.

“The goal is definitely to go out there and win and compete,” Davis said. “I believe that I am the best 400-meter runner in the NCAA. So my goal is to just go out there, execute and win gold and I know all our guys think that we are the best relay in the 4×400-meter. So we’ve been training like it, and I think that’s going to be the mission going to Oregon.”

• Natick and Needham high school boys volleyball teams will face off in the Division 1 state semifinals.
• Needham seeks a fifth consecutive state championship appearance, while Natick returns to the semifinals for the second straight year.

CONCORD –