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Mississippi State has a rich tradition of producing some of the top talent in professional baseball. The Diamond Dawgs have produced 71 Major League Baseball players and 20 first-round picks during their storied history. MSU has had 45 players playing professionally this year, 11 at the big league level.  Among the Bulldogs at the MLB level […]

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Mississippi State has a rich tradition of producing some of the top talent in professional baseball.

The Diamond Dawgs have produced 71 Major League Baseball players and 20 first-round picks during their storied history. MSU has had 45 players playing professionally this year, 11 at the big league level. 

Among the Bulldogs at the MLB level this season are former All-Stars Adam Frazier, Brent Rooker, Jordan Westburg and Brandon Woodruff, first-round picks Rooker, Westburg, Hunter Renfroe and Chris Stratton as well as World Series champions in Stratton and Nathaniel Lowe.

State even has two former players coaching in the pros in New York Yankees’ first base coach Travis Chapman and Carlisle Koestler, who is a pitching coach for the Texas Rangers in the Dominican Republic.

Each week throughout the season, HailState.com tracks how all the baseball alums are performing in the pros. 

DIAMOND DAWGS IN MLB

J.P. FRANCE – HOUSTON ASTROS
Pos. P Height: 6-0 Weight: 198 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2018

Record: n/a ERA: n/a G: n/a GS: n/a SV: n/a IP: n/a K: n/a BB: n/a

Notes: France is currently on the 60-day injured list (right shoulder).

ADAM FRAZIER – PITTSBURGH PIRATES
Pos. 2B Height: 5-10 Weight: 190 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2011-13

AVG: .255 AB: 157 H: 40 R: 13 2B: 7 3B: 0 HR: 2 RBI: 14 BB: 15 SB: 4 OPS: .668

Notes: Frazier has gone 11-for-25 (.440) with two doubles and four RBIs over his last seven games. 


J.T. GINN – ATHLETICS
Pos. SP Height: 6-2 Weight: 200 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2019-20

MLB
Record: 1-2 ERA: 5.60 G: 4 GS: 4 SV: 0 IP: 17.2 K: 22 BB: 6

Notes: Ginn is currently on the 15-day injured list with a right quadriceps strain.


KENDALL GRAVEMAN – ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
Pos. RP Height: 6-2 Weight: 215 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2010-13

Record: 0-0 ERA: 1.69 G: 6 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 5.1 K: 2 BB: 3

Notes: Graveman has made three-straight scoreless appearances out of the bullpen. 


NATHANIEL LOWE – WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Pos. 1B  Height: 6-4 Weight: 220 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2016

AVG: .224 AB: 214 H: 48 R: 21 2B: 9 3B: 0 HR: 8 RBI: 35 BB: 20 SB: 1 OPS: .671

Notes: Lowe went 2-for-5 with a pair of singles, one RBI and scored a run at the Mariners on May 29. 


HUNTER RENFROE – FREE AGENT
Pos. OF Height: 6-1 Weight: 230 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2011-13

AVG: .182 AB: 99 H: 18 R: 5 2B: 6 3B: 0 HR: 0 RBI: 4 BB: 8 SB: 0 OPS: .483

Notes: Renfroe was designated for assignment by the Royals on May 23 and released five days later.

BRENT ROOKER – ATHLETICS
Pos. OF Height: 6-3 Weight: 225 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2014-17

AVG: .256 AB: 227 H: 58 R: 34 2B: 10 3B: 1 HR: 12 RBI: 27 BB: 20 SB: 2 OPS: .788

Notes: Rooker has gone 11-for-27 (.407) with three doubles, two homers and four RBIs over his last seven games. 

CHRIS STRATTON – LOS ANGELES DODGERS
Pos. RP Height: 6-2 Weight: 205 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2010-12

Record: 0-0 ERA: 7.94 G: 12 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 17 K: 16 BB: 8

Notes: Stratton was signed by the Dodgers on May 25. 

DIAMOND DAWGS IN TRIPLE-A

ERIC CERANTOLA – OMAHA STORM CHASERS (ROYALS)
Pos. P Height: 6-5 Weight: 225 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2019-21

Record: 1-1 ERA: 5.21 G: 13 GS: 1 SV: 0 IP: 19 K: 26 BB: 8

Notes: Cerantola has struck out 11 and walked none across four shutout innings of relief in his last two outings. 

GAVIN COLLINS – MEMPHIS REDBIRDS (CARDINALS)
Pos. C Height: 5-11 Weight: 205 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2014-16

AVG: .207 AB: 82 H: 17 R: 10 2B: 4 3B: 0 HR: 1 RBI: 13 BB: 7 SB: 1 OPS: .573

Notes: Collins walked and stole a base at Jacksonville on May 25. 


JUSTIN FOSCUE – ROUND ROCK EXPRESS (RANGERS)
Pos. 1B Height: 5-11 Weight: 205 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2018-20

AVG: .289 AB: 142 H: 41 R: 23 2B: 11 3B: 0 HR: 6 RBI: 24 BB: 23 SB: 2 OPS: .880

Notes: Foscue is currently on the injured list. 


DAKOTA HUDSON – SALT LAKE BEES (ANGELS)
Pos. P Height: 6-5 Weight: 215 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2014-16

Record: 3-1 ERA: 6.42 G: 10 GS: 7 SV: 0 IP: 40.2 K: 24 BB: 15

Notes: Hudson has pitched in 132 games (97 starts) and stuck out 364 batters at the MLB level.


JAKE MANGUM – DURHAM BULLS (RAYS)
Pos. OF Height: 6-0 Weight: 190 Bats/Throws: S/L Lettered at MSU: 2016-19

MLB
AVG: .338 AB: 68 H: 23 R: 7 2B: 4 3B: 0 HR: 0 RBI: 7 BB: 5 SB: 8 OPS: .781

MiLB
AVG: .429 AB: 21 H: 9 R: 3 2B: 1 3B: 0 HR: 0 RBI: 4 BB: 4 SB: 0 OPS: .996

Notes: Mangum has hit safely in all six games during his rehab assignment and has multiple hits in his last three outings. 


DAVID MERSHON – SALT LAKE CITY BEES (ANGELS)
Pos. SS Height: 5-7 Weight: 175 Bats/Throws: S/R Lettered at MSU: 2023-24

AVG: .500 AB: 28 H: 14 R: 4 2B: 4 3B: 1 HR:RBI: 9 BB: 2 SB: 4 OPS: 1.247*

Notes: Mershon went 4-for-5 with four singles, two RBIs, scored two runs and stole a base against the ACL Rockies on May 24 and returned to Triple-A from a rehab assignment five days later.


KONNOR PILKINGTON – ROCHESTER RED WINGS (NATIONALS)
Pos. SP Height: 6-3 Weight: 240 Bats/Throws: L/L Lettered at MSU: 2016-18

Record: 2-3 ERA: 4.24 G: 18 GS: 3 SV: 0 IP: 23.1 K: 31 BB: 18

Notes: Pilkington has held opposing hitters to a .195 batting average against him this season. 

ETHAN SMALL – SACRAMENTO RIVER CATS (GIANTS)
Pos. RP  Height: 6-2 Weight: 219 Bats/Throws: L/L Lettered at MSU: 2016, 18-19

Record: n/a ERA: n/a G: n/a GS: n/a SV: n/a IP: n/a K: n/a BB: n/a

Notes: Small is currently on the injured list.


JORDAN WESTBURG – NORFOLK TIDES (ORIOLES)
Pos. 3B Height: 6-1 Weight: 210 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2018-20

MLB
AVG: .217 AB: 92 H: 20 R: 12 2B: 2 3B: 1 HR: 4 RBI: 6 BB: 5 SB: 0 OPS: .656

MiLB
AVG: .333 AB: 3 H: 1 R: 0 2B: 0 3B: 0 HR: 0 RBI: 1 BB: 1 SB: 0 OPS: .833

Notes: Westburg collected an RBI single in his first rehab assignment game against Lehigh Valley on May 29. 

DIAMOND DAWGS IN DOUBLE-A 

WILL BEDNAR – RICHMOND FLYING SQUIRRELS (GIANTS)
Pos. SP Height: 6-2 Weight: 230 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2020-21

Record: 0-1 ERA: 9.69 G: 11 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 13 K: 21 BB: 20

Notes: Bednar has thrown 2 2/3 scoreless and hitless innings over his last two outings with four strikeouts and only surrendered one baserunner. 

HOUSTON HARDING – ROCKET CITY TRASH PANDAS (ANGELS)
Pos: RP Height: 6-1 Weight: 230 Bats/Throws: L/L Lettered at MSU: 2020-21

Record: 0-0 ERA: 5.03 G: 8 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 19.2 K: 19 BB: 10*

Notes: Harding went on the 60-day injured list on May 27. 


K.C. HUNT – BILOXI SHUCKERS (BREWERS)

Pos. Height: 6-3 Weight: 200 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2021-22

Record: 3-3 ERA: 4.79 G: 8 GS: 8 SV: 0 IP: 35.2 K: 35 BB: 15

Notes: Hunt earned a win against Knoxville, striking out eight and walking none across a five-inning start on May 24. 

KAMREN JAMES – MONTGOMERY BISCUITS (RAYS)
Pos. 3B Height: 6-2 Weight: 205 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2020-22

AVG: .111 AB: 63 H: 7 R: 6 2B: 0 3B: 0 HR: 0 RBI: 2 BB: 8 SB: 0 OPS: .322

Notes: James walked and scored a run at Columbus on May 25. 


PRESTON JOHNSON – CHESAPEAKE BAYSOX (ORIOLES)
Pos. P Height: 6-4 Weight: 250 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2021-22

Record: 2-3 ERA: 3.33 G: 12 GS: 1 SV: 0 IP: 24.1 K: 32 BB: 13

Notes: Johnson made his first start of the season against Binghamton on May 27 and struck out five in three innings of work. 

ROWDEY JORDAN – CORPUS CHRISTI HOOKS (ASTROS)
Pos. 2B Height: 5-10 Weight: 190 Bats/Throws: S/R Lettered at MSU: 2018-21

AVG: .233 AB: 133 H: 31 R: 19 2B: 5 3B: 0 HR: 5 RBI: 19 BB: 10 SB: 2 OPS: .668*

Notes: Jordan went 2-for-4 with an RBI double against Amarillo on May 25. 


COLTON LEDBETTER – MONTGOMERY BISCUITS (RAYS)
Pos. OF Height: 6-2 Weight: 205 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2023

AVG: .272 AB: 158 H: 43 R: 25 2B: 6 3B: 2 HR: 3 RBI: 19 BB: 16 SB: 17 OPS: .729

Notes: Ledbetter doubled, stole a base and scored a run at Columbus on May 23. 

CHRISTIAN MACLEOD – WICHITA WIND SURGE (TWINS)
Pos. SP Height: 6-4 Weight: 227 Bats/Throws: L/L Lettered at MSU: 2020-21

Record: 0-1 ERA: 0.73 G: 8 GS: 8 SV: 0 IP: 24.2 K: 29 BB: 11*

Notes: MacLeod pitched four shutout innings with five strikeouts and only surrendered one hit in a four-inning start at San Antonio on May 24. 


LANDON SIMS – AMARILLO SOD POODLES (DIAMONDBACKS)
Pos. P Height: 6-2 Weight: 227 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2020-22

Record: 2-1 ERA: 5.29 G: 16 GS: 0 SV: 1 IP: 17 K: 20 BB: 14

Notes: Sims earned his first save of the season after firing a shutout inning at Corpus Christi on May 23. 


HUNTER STOVALL – MONTGOMERY BISCUITS (RAYS)
Pos. 2B Height: 5-8 Weight: 170 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2016-18

AVG: .200 AB: 100 H: 20 R: 10 2B: 0 3B: 0 HR: 2 RBI: 11 BB: 10 SB: 1 OPS: .530*

Notes: Stovall walked and had a two-run single against Pensacola on May 29. 


ANDREW WALLING – READING FIGHTIN PHILS (PHILLIES)
Pos. P Height: 6-2 Weight: 220 Bats/Throws: L/L Lettered at MSU: 2022

Record: 0-2 ERA: 5.79 G: 9 GS: 0 SV: 2 IP: 9.1 K: 12 BB: 6

Notes: Walling has pitched two shutout innings of relief with a pair of punchouts since returned from the injured list. 

COLBY WHITE – FREE AGENT
Pos. RP Height: 6-0 Weight: 190 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2019

Record: 1-1 ERA: 12.79 G: 4 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 6.1 K: 5 BB: 7

Notes: White was released by the Yankees organization on April 25. 

R.J. YEAGER – SPRINGFIELD CARDINALS (CARDINALS)
Pos. SS Height: 6-3 Weight: 200 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2022

AVG: .226 AB: 146 H: 33 R: 26 2B: 7 3B: 0 HR: 3 RBI: 16 BB: 18 SB: 2 OPS: .656

Notes: Yeager went 3-for-5 with three singles and an RBI at Tulsa on May 23. 

DIAMOND DAWGS IN SINGLE-A

BROOKS AUGER – GREAT LAKES LOONS (DODGERS)

Pos. Height: 6-5 Weight: 215 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2022-24

Record: 2-3 ERA: 5.93 G: 6 GS: 6 SV: 0 IP: 27.1 K: 15 BB: 18

Notes: Auger is currently on the development list. 

JURRANGELO CIJNTJE – EVERETT AQUASOX (MARINERS)
Pos. Height: 5-11 Weight: 200 Bats/Throws: S/S Lettered at MSU: 2023-24

Record: 4-2 ERA: 4.12 G: 11 GS: 8 SV: 0 IP: 39.1 K: 42 BB: 26

Notes: In four starts this month, Cijntje is 4-0 with a 2.05 ERA, 20 strikeouts and had limited opposing hitters to a .151 batting average.

TYLER DAVIS – QUAD CITIES RIVER BANDITS (ROYALS)
Pos. Height: 6-2 Weight: 210 Bats/Throws: L/L Lettered at MSU: 2023-24

Record: 2-0 ERA: 3.43 G: 11 GS: 1 SV: 0 IP: 21 K: 18 BB: 14

Notes: Davis pitched a scoreless and hitless inning of relief with one strikeout against South Bend on May 27.  

NATE DOHM – BROOKLYN CYCLONES (METS)
Pos. Height: 6-4 Weight: 210 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2023-24

Record: 2-3 RA: 3.71 G: 9 GS: 9 SV: 0 IP: 34 K: 41 BB: 13*

Notes: Dohm had limited opposing hitters to a .163 average during day games this year. 

JACKSON FRISTOE – TAMPA TARPONS (YANKEES)
Pos. Height: 6-4 Weight: 210 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2021-23

Record: 3-1 ERA: 5.11 G: 11 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 24.2 K: 20 BB: 16

Notes: Fristoe pitched two shutout innings of relief with two strikeouts and only gave up one hit at Lakeland on May 28. 

TYSON HARDIN – WISCONSIN TIMBER RATTLERS (BREWERS)

Pos. Height: 6-2 Weight: 185 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2023-24

Record: 4-1 ERA: 1.29 G: 9 GS: 9 SV: 0 IP: 48.2 K: 53 BB: 6

Notes: In five starts this month, Hardin is 2-1 with a 1.50 ERA, 33 strikeouts and just two walks across 30 innings. 

COLBY HOLCOMBE – DUNEDIN BLUE JAYS (BLUE JAYS)
Pos: P Height: 6-6 Weight: 250 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2023-24

Record: 2-5 ERA: 3.57 G: 9 GS: 8 SV: 0 IP: 40.1 K: 37 BB: 14

Notes: Holcombe has held opposing hitters to a .237 batting average during day games this year. 

CONNOR HUJSAK – CHARLESTON RIVERDOGS (RAYS)
Pos. OF Height: 6-2 Weight: 200 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2023-24

AVG: .226 AB: 164 H: 37 R: 22 2B: 8 3B: 2 HR: 2 RBI: 26 BB: 18 SB: 12 OPS: .640

Notes: Hujsak went 3-for-4 with a double and four RBIs at Augusta on May 23. 

DAKOTA JORDAN – SAN JOSE GIANTS (GIANTS)
Pos. OF Height: 6-0 Weight: 220 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2023-24

AVG: .295 AB: 176 H: 52 R: 34 2B: 7 3B: 2 HR: 2 RBI: 35 BB: 26 SB: 18 OPS: .781

Notes: Jordan went 3-for-5 with three singles, two RBIs, scored two runs and swiped two bases against Inland Empire on May 26. 


AARON NIXON – TAMPA TARPONS (YANKEES)

Pos. RP Height: 6-0 Weight: 210 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2023

Record: n/a ERA: n/a G: n/a GS: n/a SV: n/a IP: n/a K: n/a BB: n/a

Notes: Nixon is currently on the injured list and expected to miss the 2025 season.

CAM SCHUELKE – ACL GUARDIANS (GUARDIANS)
Pos. Height: 6-0 Weight: 205 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2024

Record: 0-0 ERA: 0.00 G: 1 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 1 K: 1 BB: 0

Notes: Schuelke is currently on a rehab assignment. 

CADE SMITH – HUDSON VALLEY RENEGADES (YANKEES)
Pos. SP Height: 6-1 Weight: 190 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2021-23

Record: n/a ERA: n/a G: n/a GS: n/a SV: n/a IP: n/a K: n/a BB: n/a

Notes: Smith is currently on the injured list.

KHAL STEPHEN – VANCOUVER CANADIANS (BLUE JAYS)
Pos. Height: 6-4 Weight: 215 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2024

Record: 4-0 ERA: 2.47 G: 10 GS: 9 SV: 1 IP: 47.1  K: 53 BB: 10*

Notes: Stephen picked up a win following a five-inning start against Hillsboro on May 28. 

LOGAN TANNER – DAYTON DRAGONS (REDS)
Pos. C Height: 6-0 Weight: 215 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2020-22

AVG: .121 AB: 33 H: 4 R: 5 2B: 0 3B: 0 HR: 0 RBI: 3 BB: 9 SB: 0 OPS: .431

Notes: Tanner has 42 extra-base hits over the course of his pro career. 


BRANDON WOODRUFF – WISCONSIN TIMBER RATTLERS (BREWERS)
Pos. SP Height: 6-4 Weight: 242 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2012-14

Record: 3-1 ERA: 1.96 G: 8 GS: 8 SV: 0 IP: 36.2 K: 33 BB: 9*

Notes: Woodruff earned a win following a seven-inning start against Peoria on May 28 and finished with six strikeouts, no walks and did not allow an earned run as part of a rehab assignment. 

*Combined Minor League Stats

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Beijing to host 2026 World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m)

SWIMMING TILT. World Aquatics president Husain Al Musallam announces Beijing as host of the 2026 World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m), at the General Congress in Singapore on Tuesday (July 29, 2025). The Congress is taking place alongside the World Aquatics Championship and World Aquatics Masters Championships. (Photo courtesy of World Aquatics) MANILA – China’s capital […]

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<p><strong>SWIMMING TILT.</strong> World Aquatics president Husain Al Musallam announces Beijing as host of the 2026 World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m), at the General Congress in Singapore on Tuesday (July 29, 2025). The Congress is taking place alongside the World Aquatics Championship and World Aquatics Masters Championships. <em>(Photo courtesy of World Aquatics)</em></p>

SWIMMING TILT. World Aquatics president Husain Al Musallam announces Beijing as host of the 2026 World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m), at the General Congress in Singapore on Tuesday (July 29, 2025). The Congress is taking place alongside the World Aquatics Championship and World Aquatics Masters Championships. (Photo courtesy of World Aquatics)

MANILA – China’s capital city of Beijing will host the World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) next year.

More than 1,000 athletes from over 200 countries and regions are expected to join the six-day event, to be held in China for the third time. The 2006 edition took place in Shanghai and the 2018 edition in Hangzhou.

The announcement was made during the World Aquatics General Congress being held alongside the World Aquatics Championship and World Aquatics Masters Championships in Singapore.

Beijing has demonstrated excellence in hosting top-level competitions. It is the first city to host both the Summer and Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games – in 2008 and 2022, respectively.

Beijing is also set to host the World Aquatics Championships in 2029.

“We are thrilled and deeply honored to host the World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) in 2026 in Beijing, a city with a proud Olympic history and a passion for aquatic sports,” China Swimming Association president Zhou Jihong said in a press statement on the World Aquatics official website Tuesday.

“This prestigious competition brings together the world’s best swimmers, and with the remarkable number of World Records broken at the last edition, we anticipate another great spectacle. We look forward to welcoming swimming fans from around the globe and providing an unforgettable experience for all.”

China has hosted 109 World Aquatics events, including the 2011 World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai.

“I can’t wait to compete at the World Swimming Championships in Beijing,” said Pan Zhanle, the World and Olympic champion and men’s 100m freestyle long-course world record-holder.

“The atmosphere and energy of short-course racing, combined with the intensity of a championship event, will create an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience. With so many records falling at the 2024 short-course Worlds, I aim to add my name to that list in 2026 in front of my home fans. Hearing that this prestigious event is coming to China in 2026 is exciting, and I know the fans will bring amazing support.”

World Aquatics is the international governing body for aquatic sports. It supervises six aquatic sports – swimming, water polo, diving, artistic swimming, open water swimming, and high diving. (PNA)





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WEEKENDER: Hilton Head – Charlotte Parent

For Charlotte families wanting a beach weekend that doesn’t involve airport security or hours of “are we there yet?,” Hilton Head Island is an ideal summer getaway. The 12-mile-long island is about 20 miles northeast of Savannah and home to an array of wildlife, including alligators, loggerhead sea turtles, manatees, and dolphins. Unlike many popular […]

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For Charlotte families wanting a beach weekend that doesn’t involve airport security or hours of “are we there yet?,” Hilton Head Island is an ideal summer getaway. The 12-mile-long island is about 20 miles northeast of Savannah and home to an array of wildlife, including alligators, loggerhead sea turtles, manatees, and dolphins. Unlike many popular (read: crowded) coastal spots, Hilton Head’s beaches are spacious and super walkable with hard-packed sand that’s perfect for biking, stroller-pushing, or a leisurely walk. The island’s only independent hotel, The Beach House, is home to the legendary Tiki Hut, where guests and locals can enjoy live music and time of day. It’s a four-hour drive from Charlotte, making it a great place to take the family for one last blast of summer.

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The Beach House is home to the legendary Tiki Hut.

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The Beach House has all the essentials: ocean views, a pool, bike rentals, a sand volleyball court, and three onsite dining options. Pet-friendly rooms and suites have nautical decor, flat-screens, and minifridges; many are equipped with pull-out sofas and bunk beds for the little ones. A 2024 renovation added an updated pool deck with private cabanas with TVs, a year-round temperature-controlled pool, hot tub, and food and drink service. The hotel is just steps from Coligny Plaza, which has more than 60 shops and restaurants.

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Private cabanas have TVs and food and drink service.

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Coligny Plaza is walking distance from The Beach House.

EAT
Start the day with coffee, pastries, or an acai bowl at Sweet Al’s, the hotel’s onsite bakery and cafe. (The flagship location is in Coligny Plaza.) Enjoy a sit-down breakfast, lunch, or dinner at The Porch, or order at the counter and have it delivered to your poolside cabana. Dinner at Tiki Hut is mandatory. This beachfront bar is part surf shack, part restaurant, and part live music venue. Sip frozen drinks by the firepits and toast to absolutely nothing while the kids run wild. If you venture over to Coligny Plaza, stop by Frozen Moo for gi-normous ice cream cones that drip down your hands, arms…and maybe even your shoes if you’re not fast enough.

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The Porch Southern Kitchen & Bar serves kid favorites like grilled cheese, burgers, and chicken tenders.

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Tiki Hut serves an array of frozen adult beverages.

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The Frozen Moo serves 90+ flavors of ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sherbet.

PLAY
Reserve some bikes and pick them up at Lil Tiki (next to the Tiki Hut) and explore 60 miles of paved bike paths. If you make it to the Harbour Town Lighthouse, climb to the top and see panoramic views of the island. Rent a kayak, paddleboard, or jet ski through H2O Sports and get out on the water, or hit up Lawton Stables, where the kiddos can feed goats and pet ponies. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each night throughout the summer, catch kid-centric musical performances at Coligny Center Stage.

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The Beach House offers bike rentals for adults and children.

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The island has 60 miles of paved bike paths to explore.

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Each night throughout the summer, Coligny Center Stage hosts kid-centric musical performances.

PUT THE BEACH TO BED

Every Wednesday night during turtle nesting season (typically from May to October), The Beach House hosts a family-friendly sustainability initiative called “Put the Beach to Bed.” Prepare the beach for nesting sea turtles by filling in holes, knocking down sand castles, and removing items left behind. After the sweep, volunteers can enjoy a complimentary Loggerhead Lemonade (cocktail or mocktail) and live music at Tiki Hut. The event starts at 6:45 p.m. and lasts until 8 p.m. Volunteers meet at the big blue Adirondack Chair in front of Tiki Hut.





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Harlan Lopez – Men’s Cross Country Coach

Harlan Lopez joined Saint Mary’s as an assistant in the spring of 2018 and was promoted to Associate Head Coach prior to the 2019-20 season. In 2022-23, Lopez was named the Head Coach of both the Men’s Cross Country and Track and Field Programs. The 2024 cross country season proved to be the best to […]

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Harlan Lopez joined Saint Mary’s as an assistant in the spring of 2018 and was promoted to Associate Head Coach prior to the 2019-20 season. In 2022-23, Lopez was named the Head Coach of both the Men’s Cross Country and Track and Field Programs.

The 2024 cross country season proved to be the best to date under Coach Lopez’s tutelage. His team finished within the top-five at the WCC Championship meet for the first time in his tenure at head coach. The team also picked up their first meet win under his guidance, taking home first place at the Pacific Invitational. 

From July 2016 to March 2018, Lopez was the head men’s and women’s cross country/track coach at Holy Names University. He cultivated a culture of success through emphasizing commitment to teammates as well as investing in a goal setting atmosphere. He guided success for the program as he helped the men’s team to a fifth-place finish at the 2016 PacWest Cross Country Championships, the highest finish for any sports program in school history. Lopez also led efforts to the women’s team to a program best 11th-place finish.  

Lopez’s coaching expertise continued to the University of Texas at Austin where he was an assistant for the men’s cross country and track team from 2012-13. Lopez worked directly with the steeplechase group where three athletes made the regional meet and one athlete made the national meet. He assisted the Longhorns to a 2nd place finish at the 2012 Big 12 Cross Country Championships, a 1st place finish at the South Central Regional Championship and a 9th place finish at the NCAA Cross Country National Championships. 

In 2004 he was the head distance coach for the Diablo Valley Track and Field Club in Lafayette where he organizes travels, accommodates race entries for the Junior Olympics and most importantly introduces young athletes to encourage them to follow their passions while working in a holistic athletic lifestyle. 

Lopez was a student athlete at the Northern Arizona University where he received his Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies in emphasis in Psychology. While attending NAU he was qualified for Big Sky Conference Indoor and Outdoor Championships and scored in the 10,000 meters in 2007. From 2010-11 Lopez attended San Francisco State University and received a single subject credential program in Physical Education and was also a recipient of the Athletics Honor Roll. Lopez not only coached at Holy Names University, he also completed a masters degree in Urban Education. 

Lopez’s outstanding leadership and organization is a USA Track and Field Level 2 certified coach in endurance.



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U.S. Women’s U23 National Team Rolls Past Suriname at 2025 Pan Am Cup

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 28, 2025) – The U.S. Women’s U23 National Team dominated Suriname, 3-0 (25-10, 25-13, 25-7) at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s U23 Pan American Cup on Monday in León, Mexico. The U.S. (2-0) concludes pool play against Costa Rica tomorrow, Tuesday, July 29, at 3 p.m. PT. The U.S. outscored Suriname 75-30 and hit […]

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 28, 2025) – The U.S. Women’s U23 National Team dominated Suriname, 3-0 (25-10, 25-13, 25-7) at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s U23 Pan American Cup on Monday in León, Mexico.

The U.S. (2-0) concludes pool play against Costa Rica tomorrow, Tuesday, July 29, at 3 p.m. PT.

The U.S. outscored Suriname 75-30 and hit .521 (43 kills and only six errors in 71 total attacks). Suriname finished with more hitting errors (17) than kills (15). The U.S. registered the only five blocks in the match and 10 of the 11 aces.

Setter Caroline Kerr ran the nearly unstoppable U.S. offense while scoring five points on one kill, one block and a match-high three aces. Libero Emmy Klika totaled 18 digs and 12 successful receptions.

The top five scorers in the match were from the U.S., with each totaling at least nine points. Outside hitter Norah Sis hit .600 with 13 kills and only one error in 20 attacks, adding two aces for 15 points. Middle blocker Cara Cresse also reached double digits with 11 points on nine kills and two blocks.

Middle Raven Colvin (five kills with two blocks an aces), outside Ava Martin (seven kills and two aces) and opposite Lauren Rumel (eight kills and an ace) all totaled nine points.

A Cresse kill on a slide gave the U.S. an 8-3 lead early in the match. The U.S., which went on a 9-2 run for a 17-5 lead, took its biggest lead on the final point on an ace by Martin. Rumel recorded five kills with Sis (four kills) and Martin (three kills in addition to her ace) adding four points.

Suriname took its first leads of the match 2-1 and 3-2 in the second set. The U.S. scored five consecutive points, culminating with a Sis kill on a back row attack, to prompt a timeout. After the teams split the next 10 points, the U.S. went on a 5-1 run to take a 16-9 lead on a Rumel ace.

The lead reached double digits, 20-10, on a Kerr kill and moved to 11 (23-12) on a Kerr service ace. Colvin ended the set by putting a ball down after an overpass on one of the longer rallies of the contest. Sis produced five kills, Cresse scored five points on four kills and a block, and Colvin finished with four points on three kills and a block.

Two Kerr aces and a Colvin block led the U.S. to a 6-0 start to the third set. After Suriname put together three consecutive points for the first time in the match, the U.S. went on another 6-0 run that included a pair of aces by Sis.

Leading 16-5, the U.S. scored seven consecutive points and nine of the last 11 to close out the match. Sis led the way with six points on four kills and two aces.

USA Volleyball Women’s U23 Roster

Name, (Pos., Height, Hometown, College/Pro, Region) 
1 Emmy Klika (L, 5-7, 2003, Novelty, Ohio, Pro Volleyball Federation, Ohio Valley)
3 Chloe Chicoine (OH, 5-10, 2004, Lafayette, Ind., Univ. of Louisville, Hoosier)
4 Cara Cresse (MB, 6-6, 2003, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Univ. of Louisville, Hoosier)
6 Raven Colvin (MB, 6-1, 2003, Indianapolis, Ind., Pro Volleyball Federation, Hoosier)
8 Eva Hudson (OH, 6-1, 2004, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Univ. of Kentucky, Hoosier)
9 Norah Sis (OH, 6-2, 2003, Papillion, Neb., Pro Volleyball Federation, Great Plains)
10 Averi Carlson (S, 5-11, 2003, Lucas, Texas, SMU, North Texas)
11 Ifenna Cos-Okpalla (MB, 6-2, 2004, Flower Mound, Texas, Texas A&M, North Texas)
13C Caroline Kerr (S, 5-11, 2004, Champaign, Ill., Univ. of Tennessee, Great Lakes)
15 Ava Martin (OH, 6-1, 2004, Overland Park, Kan., Creighton Univ., Heart of America)
16 Jurnee Robinson (OPP/OH, 6-1, 2004, Simpsonville, S.C., LSU, Palmetto)
18 Lauren Rumel (OPP, 6-2, 2003, Tucson, Ariz., Oregon State Univ., Arizona)

Alternates
7 Brooke Bultema (MB, 2004, Cincinnati, Ohio, Univ. of Kentucky, Ohio Valley)
12 Ella Swindle (S, 6-2, 2004, Columbia, Mo., Univ. of Texas, Heart of America)
14 Devin Kahahawai (OPP, 6-4, 2004, Kailua, Hawaii, Univ. of Texas, Aloha)
17 Marianna Singletary (MB, 6-4, 2004, Charleston, S.C., UCLA, Southern)
19 Maya Sands (L, 5-7, Rock Falls, Ill., Univ. of Missouri, Great Lakes)

Coaches
Head Coach: Marie Zidek (DePaul)
Assistant Coach: Kayla Banwarth (PVF, Olympian)
Assistant Coach: Danielle Scott (LOVB, Olympian)
Performance Analyst: Matthew Adams (Michigan)
ATC: Cherryl Bueno (Coast to Coast AthletiCare)
Team Lead: Taylor Marten (Ozark Juniors)

Schedule

All times Pacific

July 27: USA def. Dominican Republic, 3-0 (27-25, 25-19, 25-21)
July 28: USA def. Suriname, 3-0 (25-10, 25-13, 25-7)
July 29: USA vs. Costa Rica, 3 p.m.
July 30: Quarterfinals
July 31: Semifinals and Classification Matches
Aug. 1: Medal Matches and Classification matches



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Villanova Track & Field Stars Past and Present To Compete at National Championships This Week

VILLANOVA, Pa.—One of the biggest weeks of the summer track & field season is set to commence as countries from all parts of the globe hold their senior national championships in the final days of July and early days of August. There is added significance to national competition this year with these meets serving as […]

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VILLANOVA, Pa.—One of the biggest weeks of the summer track & field season is set to commence as countries from all parts of the globe hold their senior national championships in the final days of July and early days of August. There is added significance to national competition this year with these meets serving as qualification procedures for World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 coming up in September.
 

As is always the case on the national and worldwide stages, the Wildcats will be well represented by current student-athletes and alumni who are competing at the highest levels of the sport. Most notably, a group of eight athletes will be in action at the 2025 Toyota USATF Outdoor & Para National Championships in Eugene, Ore. starting on Thursday afternoon and continuing through Sunday afternoon. Coverage of the championships can be seen on NBC live and on-demand as well as USATF.tv on-demand. Visit the meet homepage for a full television schedule and live results.
 
Rising senior Marco Langon (Raritan, N.J.) and rising junior Dan Watcke (Hinsdale, Ill.) are each qualified for the USATF Championships in the 5000 meters and the 800 meters, respectively. Both are veterans of national and international competition and are coming off sensational collegiate seasons over the past year which included first team All-America performances in their respective events. Just over a month after closing out his record-setting collegiate career with a third straight appearance at the NCAA Championships, men’s distance runner Liam Murphy will be running the 1500 meters at the USATF Championships.
 
Veteran middle distance runner Sean Donoghue (Dublin, Ireland) will be running the 1500 meters this week at the Athletics Ireland National Outdoor Track & Field Senior Championships. Donoghue is returning to the Wildcats for a fifth collegiate campaign in 2025-26. During his collegiate career, Donoghue is a two-time BIG EAST champion and a two-time Penn Relays champion who ran the leadoff leg of Villanova’s 4xMile relay in 2024 which recorded the second-fastest time in world history. At home in Ireland, he was a two-time Irish U20 champion in the 1500 meters and advanced to the final of the event at the National Senior Championships.
 
The men’s 5000 meters at the USATF Championships consists of one championship race which is set for Sunday afternoon at 4:52 p.m. Eastern time (1:52pm Pacific time) at Hayward Field in Eugene. Langon is coming off a third place finish at the same venue in the NCAA Championships final last month. Earlier in the year he placed sixth in the 5000 meters and seventh in the 3000 meters at the indoor NCAA Championships, and he finished the 2024-25 collegiate competition season with All-America honors in cross county, indoors and outdoors. He most recently ran a lifetime best time of 13:12.89 in the 5K in Belgium on July 19.
 
Watcke will see a familiar face in the men’s 800 meters in Oregon as former teammate Sean Dolan is another entry in the event. The first round heats of the 800 meters are scheduled for Thursday at 6:07 p.m. Eastern time (3:07 p.m. PT), with the top finishers moving on to the semifinal round on Friday afternoon. Watcke earned first team All-America honors in the 800 meters with a fifth place finish at this year’s indoor NCAA Championships. It was his first collegiate NCAA Championships meet and the result came in his redshirt freshman indoor campaign. Watcke ran a lifetime best of 1:46.32 in the 800 meters at Penn State in January and recently set an outdoor PR with a time of 1:46.60 in Ireland on July 9.
 
Murphy finished the 2025 collegiate campaign as the all-time NCAA record holder in the event with a lifetime best of 3:33.02 set on March 27 at North Carolina State. Murphy set seven NCAA and/or school records while wearing the Villanova singlet, and in his final season as a collegian he tied the Wildcats records for career All-America honors (nine) and career BIG EAST titles (11) by a men’s athlete. Murphy has excelled on the big stage before. Last summer he made a remarkable run through the 1500 meters competition at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials, becoming the first Villanovan since 1988 to make the final and ranking as the third collegiate runner to cross the finish line in the final.
 
Two of the top women’s middle distance runners in program history – McKenna Keegan and Angel Piccirillo – are each entered in the women’s 800 meters this week. They will get underway in the first round heats on Thursday at 6:37 p.m. Eastern time (3:37 p.m. PT) and will be vying to advance to the semifinal on Friday afternoon.
 
Men’s distance runner Casey Comber is competing in the 3000 meter steeplechase this week, beginning with first round competition on Thursday at 8:39 p.m. Eastern time (5:39 p.m. PT), with the event proceeding to a final on Saturday afternoon. Women’s high jumper Sanaä Barnes will be in action in the final of her event on Friday starting at 7:05 p.m. Eastern time (4:05 p.m. PT).

 





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Women’s Volleyball Set for 16 TV Matches During Regular Season – Penn State

UNIVERSITY PARK, — Fans of Penn State women’s volleyball will have plenty of chances to watch the defending national champions on national TV this season. The Nittany Lions are scheduled for 16 matches across three networks – FOX, BTN, and FS1 – during the regular season. Penn State’s first five matches of the season will […]

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UNIVERSITY PARK, — Fans of Penn State women’s volleyball will have plenty of chances to watch the defending national champions on national TV this season. The Nittany Lions are scheduled for 16 matches across three networks – FOX, BTN, and FS1 – during the regular season.

Penn State’s first five matches of the season will air live national TV, starting with the season opener against Creighton on FS1. That match is part of the AVCA First Serve event and is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 23 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Nittany Lions’ second match of the event against Kansas in Sioux Falls, South Dakota will air on B1G Network on Monday, August. 25.

The Nittany Lions then have three straight matches on FOX. That stretch includes contests against Arizona State (Aug. 31) and TCU (Sept. 1) at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, and the team’s home opener against Kentucky on Friday, Sept. 5. The Nittany Lions are back on FOX later in the season when they host Nebraska on Friday, Oct. 3.

Penn State has 11 matches scheduled to air on B1G Network. In addition to the matchup with Kansas, that list of opponents includes Pitt, UCLA, Wisconsin, Washington, Oregon, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Nebraska and Iowa.

The 2025 Penn State women’s volleyball season is presented by Musselman’s.

 

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Day

Date

Visiting Team

 

Home Team

Site

TV

Time (ET)

Notes

Volleyball

Saturday

August 23, 2025

Penn State

vs.

Creighton

Lincoln, NE

FS1

6:00 PM

AVCA First Serve

Volleyball

Monday

August 25, 2025

Kansas

vs.

Penn State

Sioux Falls, SD

BTN

6:30 PM

Sanford Pentagon

Volleyball

Sunday

August 31, 2025

Penn State

vs.

Arizona State

Pittsburgh, PA

FOX

5:00 PM

 

Volleyball

Monday

September 1, 2025

Penn State

vs.

TCU

Pittsburgh, PA

FOX

5:00 PM

 

Volleyball

Friday

September 5, 2025

Kentucky

at

Penn State

University Park, PA

FOX

8:00 PM

 

Volleyball

Wednesday

September 17, 2025

Pittsburgh

at

Penn State

University Park, PA

BTN

7:00 PM

 

Volleyball

Sunday

September 28, 2025

UCLA

at

Penn State

University Park, PA

BTN

12:00 PM

 

Volleyball

Friday

October 3, 2025

Nebraska

at

Penn State

University Park, PA

FOX

8:00 PM

 

Volleyball

Friday

October 10, 2025

Wisconsin

at

Penn State

University Park, PA

BTN

7:00 PM

 

Volleyball

Friday

October 17, 2025

Penn State

at

Washington

Seattle, WA

BTN

10:30 PM

 

Volleyball

Saturday

October 18, 2025

Penn State

at

Oregon

Eugene, OR

BTN

10:00 PM

 

Volleyball

Friday

October 31, 2025

Penn State

at

Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI

BTN

6:30 PM

 

Volleyball

Sunday

November 2, 2025

Indiana

at

Penn State

University Park, PA

BTN

4:00 PM

 

Volleyball

Sunday

November 9, 2025

Penn State

at

Illinois

Champaign, IL

BTN

4:30 PM

 

Volleyball

Friday

November 28, 2025

Penn State

at

Nebraska

Lincoln, NE

BTN

6:30 PM

 

Volleyball

Saturday

November 29, 2025

Penn State

at

Iowa

Iowa City, IA

BTN

TBD

 

 



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