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Summit alumni achieve All-American status at NCAA Championships

Max Bonenberger clears a barrier during the men’s 3-kilometer steeplechase final at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships from May 22-24, 2025. Bonenberger claimed All-American honors by taking third. Josh Kutcher/Courtesy photo As Jeremiah Vaille and Max Bonenberger hoisted the NCAA Division II National Championship trophy above their heads, the Colorado School […]

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Max Bonenberger clears a barrier during the men’s 3-kilometer steeplechase final at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships from May 22-24, 2025. Bonenberger claimed All-American honors by taking third.
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As Jeremiah Vaille and Max Bonenberger hoisted the NCAA Division II National Championship trophy above their heads, the Colorado School of Mines distance runners couldn’t have been more proud of how far they had come since logging miles together in Summit County.

The two distance runners reached a high point in their collegiate career this past fall when they helped contribute to the Colorado School of Mines’ men’s cross-country national title. At the Division II National Cross-Country Championships in Sacramento, Vaille took 37th overall to become an All-American while Bonenberger finished in 100th.

Although the moment was one Vaille and Bonenberger had dreamed of since arriving on campus as bright-eyed freshmen, the two never grew complacent. Instead, the talented and dedicated athletes set their sights on carrying that momentum into the spring track season.

After redshirting last track season, Vaille and Bonenberger took to the track with a ferocity like no other this spring.

Vaille recently managed to bring his 10K time to 30:01.58 (4:50/mile), while Bonenberger went well under nine minutes in the 3-kilometer steeplechase with a time of 8:49.13 (4:44/mile).

“I was a little disappointed last year, redshirting and not being able to get that first team All-American because I just missed it in 2023 with that 10th-place finish,” Bonenberger said. “This year, I started off strong at Stanford by getting that PR and getting an early qualifier for nationals. That was super good for my confidence, especially coming off of cross season.”

While running fast times is part of the sport, it does not mean much if an athlete cannot back up their performance at the championship meets at the end of the season.

With a deep love for their team, Vaille and Bonenberger entered the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Outdoor Track and Field Championship meet from April 25-27 poised to score as many points as possible.

Competing in Golden in front of friends and family, Vaille put on a show in the 10K. With numerous teammates helping to take the race out at an honest pace, Vaille managed to not only better his personal best in the event (30:01.58), but he also claimed his first-ever RMAC individual championship.

“We had a lot of fans there,” Vaille said. “I knew I wanted to perform big there, earn the conference title and also secure a spot at nationals with my time. Having that opportunity in front of all my teammates, all my friends, family and fans was really cool. I worked with my teammates to get a fast time for nationals and I just felt really good. I was excited to get that win.”

With 6.25 miles already in his legs, Vaille then returned to the track two days later where his main goal was to place as high as his body would allow. Vaille ended up scoring the maximum amount of points he could, taking first overall in the 5-kilometer run with a time of 14:53.38.

“I did not expect to come back for the 5K two days later and not be absolutely exhausted,” Vaille said. “When I was in contention for the lead within the last 800 meters, I gave it my all. I raced my teammate to the line and was just ecstatic to be double champion for the conference.”

Bonenberger was also able to put together a steeple race to remember. Consisting of 28 barriers and seven water jumps, Bonenberger hung tough with the best runners in the conference, eventually crossing the finish line in 9:13.22 to finish as the RMAC runner up behind his teammate, Alex Shaw.

“I feel like I didn’t have the greatest race at RMACs, but we got the most points that we could in steeple with a first-place and second-place finish,” Bonenberger said.

The high finishes from Vaille and Bonenberger resulted in the Colorado School of Mines men’s track and field team placing second overall at the conference meet with a total of 195 points. University of Colorado – Colorado Springs won the men’s and women’s conference title.

Vaille and Bonenberger allowed their standout performances at the conference meet to carry into the NCAA DII Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Pueblo from May 22-24. At the meet, both athletes were able to check off another collective dream of becoming All-Americans on the track.

At his first outdoor national meet, Vaille ran a strong and smart 10K. Passing runners who were not used to the altitude over the second half of the race, Vaille crossed the finish line in eighth place in a time of 30:27.63.

“My goal for the past five years has been to get All-American in cross-country and track,” Vaille said. “This year, I got All-American in cross-country and then eighth place to get All-American in track. … With 3K to go I was in 16th place and I picked off eight guys in the last 3K to get that eighth-place finish that I wanted.”

After taking 10th at the national meet in 2023, Bonenberger returned to the prestigious meet with more experience, knowledge and training under his legs. The two extra years of development paid dividends for Bonenberger, successfully qualifying for the final in the event by placing third overall in his heat.

Bonenberger went on to run 8:58.99 in the final, placing third overall and at last capturing All-American status

“It was a huge relief,” Bonenberger said. “Getting that first All-American under my belt is super helpful going forward into this next cross season where we are trying to go back-to-back. … Podium was mainly my large goal for nationals. You can always do better, like first or second would have been phenomenal, but I have to focus on how successful the season was.”

Vaille and Bonenberger will now turn their focus to their final year of eligibility. Like previous years, both athletes will attempt to achieve individual and collective goals which include claiming back-to-back team titles in cross-country, moving higher up in their individual events and setting school records.

“I will be doing my best to work with my teammates this summer and fall to make sure that each and every one of us is ready to get a top 20 or 30 finish because that is probably what it is going to have to take to go back-to-back,” Vaille said.

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(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Sunday, July 20 AUTO RACING 7:30 a.m. FS2 — FIM MotoGP:… (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Sunday, July 20 AUTO RACING 7:30 a.m. FS2 — FIM MotoGP: The Czechia Grand Prix, Ostrovacice, Czechia 8:30 a.m. FS1 — NTT IndyCar Series: Warmup, Streets […]

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AUTO RACING

7:30 a.m.

FS2 — FIM MotoGP: The Czechia Grand Prix, Ostrovacice, Czechia

8:30 a.m.

FS1 — NTT IndyCar Series: Warmup, Streets of Toronto, Toronto

Noon

FOX — NTT IndyCar Series: The Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto, Streets of Toronto, Toronto

2 p.m.

TNT — NASCAR Cup Series: The Challenge Round 4 – AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400, Dover Motor Speedway, Dover, Del.

TRUTV — NASCAR Cup Series: The Challenge Round 4 – AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400, Dover Motor Speedway, Dover, Del. (In-Season Challenge Alt-Cast)

2:30 p.m.

FS1 — NHRA: Qualifying, Pacific Raceways, Kent, Wash. (Taped)

4:30 p.m.

FOX — NHRA: The Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, Pacific Raceways, Kent, Wash.

BASKETBALL (MEN’S)

12:30 p.m.

FS1 — The Basketball Tournament: TBD, Round of 32

2:30 p.m.

FOX — The Basketball Tournament: TBD, Round of 32

5 p.m.

FS1 — The Basketball Tournament: TBD, Round of 32

7 p.m.

FS1 — The Basketball Tournament: TBD, Round of 32

FS2 — The Basketball Tournament: TBD, Round of 32

9 p.m.

FS1 — The Basketball Tournament: TBD, Round of 32

FS2 — The Basketball Tournament: TBD, Round of 32

11 p.m.

FS2 — The Basketball Tournament: TBD, Round of 32

BEACH VOLLEYBALL

Noon

CBS — AVP: Week 6 – Day 2, New York

2 p.m.

CBSSN — AVP: Week 6 – Day 2, New York

BIG3 BASKETBALL

3 p.m.

CBS — Week 6: LA Riot vs. Chicago Triplets, Dallas Power vs. Miami 305, DMV Trilogy vs. Detroit Amps, Houston Rig Hands vs. Boston Ball Hogs, Detroit

CYCLING

6:30 a.m.

PEACOCK — UCI: The Tour de France, Stage 15, Muret / Carcassonne, France

2 p.m.

NBC — UCI: The Tour de France, Stage 15, Muret / Carcassonne, France (Taped)

FLAG FOOTBALL (BOY’S)

Noon

ESPN — 2025 NFL Flag Championships: Semifinal, Canton, Ohio

1 p.m.

ESPN — 2025 NFL Flag Championships: TBD, Semifinal, Canton, Ohio

4 p.m.

ABC — 2025 NFL Flag Championships: TBD, Championship, Canton, Ohio

FLAG FOOTBALL (GIRL’S)

2 p.m.

ESPN — 2025 NFL Flag Championships: Semifinal, Canton, Ohio

3 p.m.

ESPN — 2025 NFL Flag Championships: TBD, Semifinal, Canton, Ohio

5 p.m.

ABC — 2025 NFL Flag Championships: TBD, Championship, Canton, Ohio

GOLF

4 a.m.

USA — DP World/PGA Tour: The Open Championship, Final Round, Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portrush, Ireland

7 a.m.

NBC — DP World/PGA Tour: The Open Championship, Final Round, Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portrush, Ireland

6 p.m.

GOLF — DP World/PGA Tour: The Barracuda Championship, Final Round, Tahoe Mountain Club, Truckee, Calif.

GYMNASTICS

4 p.m.

NBC — USAG: The U.S. Classic, Hoffman Estates, Ill. (Taped)

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL (BOY’S)

9 a.m.

NBATV — EYBL Peach Jam: TBD, Augusta, S.C.

10:30 a.m.

NBATV — EYBL Peach Jam: TBD, Augusta, S.C.

1 p.m.

NBATV — EYBL Peach Jam: TBD, Augusta, S.C.

2:30 p.m.

NBATV — EYBL Peach Jam: TBD, Augusta, S.C.

HORSE RACING

1 p.m.

FS2 — NYRA: Saratoga Live

MLB BASEBALL

1:30 p.m.

MLBN — Regional Coverage: N.Y. Yankees at Atlanta (1:35 p.m.) OR L.A. Angels at Philadelphia (1:35 p.m.)

4:30 p.m.

MLBN — Regional Coverage: Houston at Seattle (4:10 p.m.) OR Milwaukee at L.A. Dodgers (4:10 p.m.)

7 p.m.

ESPN — Detroit at Texas

ESPN2 — Detroit at Texas (StatCast)

NBA BASKETBALL

6 p.m.

ESPNU — Summer League Tournament: TBD, Consolation Game, Las Vegas

8 p.m.

ESPNU — Summer League Tournament: TBD, Consolation Game, Las Vegas

10 p.m.

ESPN — Summer League Tournament: TBD, Championship, Las Vegas

RUGBY (WOMEN’S)

4:10 a.m.

FS2 — NRL: New Zealand at Newcastle

SAILING

11 a.m.

CBSSN — SailGP: Event 7 – Day 2, Portsmouth, England

2 p.m.

CBS — SailGP: Event 7 – Day 2, Portsmouth, England

TENNIS

5:30 a.m.

TENNIS — Gstaad-ATP Final

6 a.m.

TENNIS — Gstaad-ATP Final

8 a.m.

TENNIS — Hopman Cup Final; Bastad-ATP, Iasi-WTA Finals; Kitzbuhel-ATP, Umag-ATP Early Rounds

5 a.m. (Monday)

TENNIS — Kitzbuhel-ATP, Prague-WTA Early Rounds

6 a.m. (Monday)

TENNIS — Kitzbuhel-ATP, Prague-WTA Early Rounds

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Perfect weather greets residents, proving that ‘Anything is Possible in America’ on its 249th birthday It was the perfect day, weatherwise, to celebrate the 4th of July. Throngs of people from near and far lined the sidewalks of Solvang to celebrate America’s 249th anniversary of its Independence Day with a patriotic parade whose theme this year was “Anything is Possible in America.” […]

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Perfect weather greets residents, proving that ‘Anything is Possible in America’ on its 249th birthday

It was the perfect day, weatherwise, to celebrate the 4th of July. Throngs of people from near and far lined the sidewalks of Solvang to celebrate America’s 249th anniversary of its Independence Day with a patriotic parade whose theme this year was “Anything is Possible in America.”

The Grand Marshals of this year’s parade were Kay and Walt Alves. They moved to the Valley in 1959, and for the past 66 years, they have been steeped in volunteering. The couple has donated countless hours to Old Mission Santa Ines, the San Lorenzo Seminary and the Seminary Foundation, and the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum. But above all, the Alveses have been committed to the Rotary and Rotary International, both actively fundraising for Rotary’sscholarship program, with the two of them always cooking for Old Santa Ynez Days and Danish Days.

The winner of the Best Automobile, single, is the George Family 1929 Model A Roadster. Photos by Devyn Marseilles

There were 74 entries in this year’s colorful parade, all bedecked with red, white, and blue and the American flag. Following the singing of the national anthem by sixth-grader Evie Gerritsen, daughter of Griffin and Gigi Gerritsen, the parade started promptly at 10 a.m. with the Color Guard American Legion Post #160 leading the way, soon followed by the Alveses as Grand Marshals.

After that, the parade included several dignitaries, including the Solvang and Buellton mayors and City Councilmembers; newly named 2025 Danish Queen Addie Madrid, riding in a 1936 Ford Roadster; 2025 Youth Rec Queen Kacy Caplan with SYV Youth Recreation; and Miss Santa Ynez Old Days Rodeo Queen Hailee Taylor.

Many local organizations were present at the parade, including the Solvang Chamber of Commerce, Solvang Senior Center, Atterdag Village, and Solvang Theaterfest. Santa Ynez High School sports programs were represented, among them the varsity and JV football teams — some of whom jumped off the back of the trailer and did push-ups — as well as players from the water polo and girls volleyball squads.

Many entries came to entertain and perform, such as local parade and event staple Garcia Dance Studio of Lompoc, Pacific Flips Gymnastics, and the dancing horses of Cuadras del Valle de Lompoc.

And there were the different vehicles that traveled down Mission Drive. They included military vehicles from the Flat Fender Friends, vintage cars from the Santa Maria Model A’s Ford Club, a coffinmobile right out of “The Munsters,” and of course, the Viking Ship steered by the Vikings from Solvang.

Central Coast Mini Riders Go Cart Hot Rod, and a Munster Coffinmobile was awarded the Most Original entry. Photo by Devyn Marseilles

The Rotary Club of Solvang, who sponsors the annual event, listed this year’s entry winners in numerous categories as follows: Sweepstakes: Hi Way One Hooligans, Rod Simmons; Best Use of Parade Theme: Miss Santa Ynez Old Days Rodeo with Queen Hailee Taylor and Beefer the mini cow; Most Patriotic: Daughters of the American Revolution; Most Original: Central Coast Mini Riders Munster Coffinmobile; Most Amusing: Solvang Theaterfest Comedian Orny Adams Show Sept 13, 2025; Most Unique: First Street Leather, Solvang; Best Band: Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.; Best Singing Group: Agin Brothers, Cars & Cowboys; Best Singing, Single: Sanger Family of Wines; Best Family Group: Bob Jones, Four Generations of Joneses; Best Church Group: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; Best Senior Group: Solvang Senior Center; Best Animal Group: Cuadras Unidas del Valle; Best Wagon Group: Santa Maria Elks Lodge 1538 Officer Wagon and Color Guard; Best Automobile Group: Vapor Trail Vettes; Best Automobile, Single: George Family 1928 Model A Roadster; Best Automobile, Restored: Bob and Margo Gould’s 1956 Chevy Nomad and 1958 Shasta Trailer; Best Automobile, Antique: Santa Maria Model A Ford Club; Best Automobile Antique Group: Rotary Club of Buellton; Best Fire Engine: Summerset Farm’s 1928 Stanford Fire Truck; Best Tractor: Chloe Hinnrich’s 1945 Farmall M Tractor; Best Equestrian Group: Charros Unidos of Costa Central; Best Equestrian, Single: Santa Maria Elks Outrider; Best Viking Ship: Vikings of Solvang; Best Color Guard: VFW Post 7139, American Legion Post 160; Best Street Sweeper: SP Maintenance Services; Road Apple Crew: Espuelas y Rebozos; Best Uncle Sam: Kevan Harder, Nielsen Building Materials; Best Sport Group: Santa Ynez Valley Union High School JV Football Team; Best Military Group: Flat Fender Friends; Best Dancing Group: Garcia Dance Group; Most Energetic: Pacific Flips Gymnastics; Best Group for a Cause: SYV Youth Recreation; Best School Group: Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Water Polo Teams and Aquatics Foundation; Best Youth Group: Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Girls Volleyball; and Best Audience Participation: Veggie Rescue.

“I love that I belong to this community,” said Becky Sutherland of Buellton. “The parade celebrates belonging here.”

After the parade, a 4th of July celebration was held all day, topped off with an evening of fireworks at the Santa Ines Mission.

Before the fireworks, though there was plenty to keep the crowd busy on the lawn in front of the mission. The area was full of food trucks with all varieties of cuisine, along with several vendors selling their products, as well as rides and activities for the kids. On the main stage, musical artists like King Bee, Jayden Secor, The Molly Ringwald Project, and DJ Peete had the crowds dancing.

Many people, though, chose to relax on the berm and wait for darkness to fall for the fireworks show.

Two of them were Celeste and Cathy Drach, who had seat right at the front, and they had to come early and get them.

“They allow us to come out and reserve a spot and we got to claim on Wednesday (July 2),” Celeste Drach said. “And there were people who got theirs earlier; I think the earliest I heard was June 30.”

Once it got dark and the berm filled up and it was time.

Incoming Santa Ynez Valley Rotary Board President Jennifer Hertler addressed the crowd, thanking the crowd and crediting the Solvang Rotary Club for their great job on the parade. And after a rousing version of the national anthem from recent SYHS graduate Ruby Andreu, the crowd enjoyed a magnificent fireworks show, again put on by local pyrotechician Kief Adler, which elicited many “oohs” and “aahs.”

4th of July 2025 Fireworks at Mission Santa Ines in Solvang. Photo by Mike Chaldu/SYVS

The Best Automobile Group was Vapor Trail Vettes. Photo by Devyn Marseilles

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UK government backs London bid to host the 2029 athletics world championships

LONDON (AP) — The British government has announced its support of London’s bid to host the 2029 athletics world championships.… LONDON (AP) — The British government has announced its support of London’s bid to host the 2029 athletics world championships. London hosted the biannual premier track-and-field event in 2017 at the London Stadium, which also […]

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LONDON (AP) — The British government has announced its support of London’s bid to host the 2029 athletics world championships.…

LONDON (AP) — The British government has announced its support of London’s bid to host the 2029 athletics world championships.

London hosted the biannual premier track-and-field event in 2017 at the London Stadium, which also held the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2012 Olympic Games. The plan is to stage the 2029 worlds at the same venue.

Saturday’s announcement included the government’s support of a bid for Britain to host the 2029 World Para Athletics Championships.

“Subject to funding from partners being confirmed, the government has agreed to provide significant funding for both bids, reflecting the UK’s ambition to once again bring the world’s greatest athletes to UK shores,” it said in a statement.

The announcement came with London hosting a Diamond League event on Saturday.

This year’s athletics worlds will take place in Tokyo in September. The 2027 edition will be held in Beijing.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he’s “delighted to support the bid.”

“The event would provide a boost for UK businesses and support jobs as well as bring our communities together,” he said in a statement.

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After winning the premiership with Newcastle in her first season of NRLW, Jacinta Carter has now moved to Cronulla in search of opportunities and she’s loving life in the Shire. Chatting to Declan Byrne on ‘The Saturday Sledge’, Carter talks about how she’s embraced her new home, who sat her down to tell her what […]

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Now Playing Share Link copied! The Tigers signed Rainey to a minor-league contract Friday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. Rainey got into 11 games with Pittsburgh earlier this season, posting an ugly 10.57 ERA and 1.70 WHIP with a 9:6 K:BB over 7.2 innings. The righty has spent most of his MLB career […]

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The Tigers signed Rainey to a minor-league contract Friday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Rainey got into 11 games with Pittsburgh earlier this season, posting an ugly 10.57 ERA and 1.70 WHIP with a 9:6 K:BB over 7.2 innings. The righty has spent most of his MLB career with the Nationals, with arguably his most productive season coming in 2022, when he racked up 12 saves. Rainey will look to get back on track with Triple-A Toledo in an attempt to make it back up to the majors.