Women’s Track and Field | 5/6/2025 10:24:00 AM

SALINA, Kan. – The McPherson College women’s track and field team recorded an eighth-place finish at the KCAC Championships, which wrapped up Friday evening.

The Bulldogs tallied 30 points while Ottawa won the meet with 165 points.

The Bulldogs were led by a pair of first-place finishes in the field events. Kara Alexander claimed the title in the shot put with a mark of 13.03m while Cara Shultz won the gold medal in the discus after recording an effort of 40.43m.

Shultz had a solid effort in the shot put, taking second with a mark of 12.86m. Stephanie Schmidt was 26^th (8.10m). Shultz continued her solid championship with a seventh-place finish in the hammer throw. She garnered a mark of 40.11m while Alexander was 14^th (36.59m).

In the 100m, Zakeirah Johnson narrowly missed a top-10 finish, taking 11^th with a time of 12.39. Niobe Holder was 13^th, crossing the line in 12.44. Zoe Jerke tallied an 18^th-place effort in the javelin with an effort of 26.54m. Alexis Wolfe was 20^th (24.31m) while Schmidt took 25^th (20.43m). Johanna Walker claimed a pair of top-25 finishes. She was 18^th in the 1,500m (6:27.64) while placing 23^rd in the 800m (3:05.20).

The Bulldogs return to action Friday, May 9, at the Concordia Twilight Meet.

AURORA – The 2025 CHSAA Boys Volleyball State Championships will be played this Thursday through Saturday, May 8-10 at Fountain-Fort Carson’s Trojan Arena. 

For the first time, the tournament will feature two classifications, with a 4A and 5A tournament playing concurrently in the arena. 

Schedule: Play will begin at noon on Thursday with the first-of-four first round matches. On Friday, play will begin at 9 a.m. with the first round consolation games, followed by the quarterfinals and then second round consolation games. The semifinals will be played at 10 a.m. and noon on Saturday, with the consolation semis set for 2 p.m. The championship finals will begin at 6 p.m. (Note: all game times are approximate).

All game times and matchups will be available on the brackets. 

An parade of champions will take place before the finals and trophies will be presented to teams immediately following the championship matches. 

Parking: On Thursday and Friday, FFC will have school until 3:20 p.m., so spectator parking will be available in the Overflow Parking Lots (see map). On Saturday, spectators can park in the lot in front of the arena (Main Parking Lot) or the overflow parking lots. Trojan Arena is loacated in the northeast corner of the FFC campus, behind the high school. 

Tickets: Doors will open to spectators one-hour prior to the first game each day. All spectators will need a ticket for entry. All tickets will be sold online through GoFan. No cash will be accepted on site. 

Merchandise: Concessions will be available throughout the tournament and Kukulski Brothers will be on site selling state championship merchandise. 

 

NYU’s men’s and women’s water polo teams are one of the many club sports available on campus, seeking to foster an inclusive yet competitive space for students who share a common love for the sport. Both teams compete in New York’s division of the Collegiate Water Polo Association, and the only requirement to join is passing a swim test where players must be able to complete four unassisted laps across the pool. Regardless of their water polo skill level, all players can improve their game and gain experience within the sport. With the semester wrapping up, players are looking forward to next year. 

The men’s water polo team’s primary season is in the fall, while the women’s primary season is spring. Both teams practice three days a week, with co-ed practices running during the fall and spring semesters. Both teams practice together to run drills, scrimmage and promote team bonding. The club has become a closely knit group with a strong dedication to teamwork, passion for water polo and inclusivity. 

“We appreciate [the men’s team] in the pool when they come practice during spring season, and we do the same for them during [the] fall season,” Charlotte Siow, current co-captain and senior on the women’s team, said. “There’s a lot of collaboration in the pool.”   

During competition season, the men’s and women’s teams compete in a minimum of two CWPA tournaments, looking for the chance to qualify for the New York Division Championship held at the end of each season. If the club finishes in the top five at the championship, it successfully qualifies for the D-III National Collegiate Championship — but if it finishes in the top three, the team can compete in the Division I National Collegiate Club Championship. 

On April 26 and 27, the women’s water polo team competed in the New York Division Championship against Columbia University, Cornell University and Hamilton College. Although the team only defeated Hamilton and suffered losses against Columbia and Cornell, it is still very grateful for its season and the opportunity to compete at a high level with other D-I club teams. 

“As a team, we worked really well together and did a lot of work that we should be really proud of,” Siow said. 

For members of the club, water polo has become an important aspect of their life at NYU and has provided them with countless opportunities for growth in and out of the pool. The club prioritizes member experience and encourages new and returning members to adopt an open mindset.

“It’s a really good experience for anyone who wants to try it, but especially because water polo is such a fun sport,” sophomore water polo team member Stephanie Sun said.

Contact Chloe Sundstrom at [email protected]

Bridgewater, N.J. — The University of New Haven has accepted a full membership invitation from the Northeast Conference (NEC) Council of Presidents and will officially join the league on July 1, 2025. The announcement was made today by NEC Commissioner Noreen Morris and University of New Haven President Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D.

Located on Connecticut’s southern coast, New Haven will begin its transition to NCAA Division I and the NEC during the 2025-26 academic year. The Chargers will attain full Division I membership in 2028-29 following the NCAA-mandated reclassification period.

“We are thrilled to welcome the University of New Haven to the Northeast Conference family,” said NEC Commissioner Noreen Morris. “Making the move to Division I is a bold step, and we’re honored that New Haven chose to take that step with us. From the start, it was clear that they share our values – putting academics, competitive excellence and the student-athlete experience at the forefront. I want to thank President Jens Frederiksen and Athletic Director Devin Crosby for their thoughtful leadership throughout this process. I’m also grateful to the NEC Council of Presidents for their support and shared vision as we continue to shape the future of the conference. We’re excited to partner with the Chargers as they make their mark in Division I and help elevate the NEC.”

Beginning with the 2025-26 academic year, New Haven is set to become the NEC’s tenth full-time member. The Chargers will join NEC charter members Fairleigh Dickinson University, Long Island University, Saint Francis University and Wagner College, along with Central Connecticut State University (joined in 1997), Stonehill College (2022), Le Moyne College (2023), Chicago State University (2024) and Mercyhurst University (2024).

A member of the Northeast-10 (NE10) Conference since 2008, New Haven sponsors 20 varsity programs, 19 of which align with NEC sponsored sports. The Chargers field teams in baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, field hockey, football, men’s and women’s golf, women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, women’s tennis, men’s and women’s track & field (indoor and outdoor) and women’s volleyball. The Chargers also sponsor women’s rugby.

New Haven will be integrated into NEC athletic schedules beginning with the 2025-26 academic year, with the exception of football. The timing of New Haven football’s addition to the conference schedule is still to be determined.

During its reclassification, the Chargers will immediately be able to participate in NEC Championships in NCAA non-automatic qualifier sports: cross country, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field. New Haven athletic programs will gain full NEC Championship access as early as the 2026-27 academic year, but no later than 2027-28. Per conference policy, no more than two schools undergoing reclassification may have full championship access at the same time. As the third NEC member currently in transition, New Haven’s timeline is contingent on when the others complete their process. The Chargers will become eligible for NCAA Championship competition in 2028-29, upon successful completion of their reclassification period.

“We are thrilled about this opportunity for the University of New Haven,” said President Frederiksen. “Athletics has been and continues to be a vital driver of enrollment and brand recognition for the University. This move to the Northeast Conference and Division I positions the University for an exciting future – one consistent with the overall strategic focus on academic, professional and global return on investment.”

Devin Crosby, New Haven’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, shared his excitement about the university’s transition to Division I and its new partnership with the NEC.

“This is about positioning ourselves at the highest level,” said Crosby. “The University of New Haven’s momentum under President Frederiksen’s leadership aligns naturally with our transition to NCAA Division I and the Northeast Conference. The Blue & Gold deserve this.”

The University of New Haven is a private institution founded in 1920 on the campus of Yale University.

Nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report, New Haven offers more than 105 majors and has earned acclaim for academic excellence across a wide range of disciplines. Its forensic science program has been ranked No. 1 in the country, and the University also holds top national rankings in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting. The University’s M.S. in Sports Management ranks among the top 10 globally and is No. 1 worldwide for graduate outcomes. New Haven also offers the only CAHME-accredited Master of Healthcare Administration program located between New York City and Boston.

New Haven boasts a proud athletic tradition, producing a National League Cy Young Award winner, a Harlon Hill Trophy recipient and a five-time NCAA track and field champion. The Chargers have enjoyed national success across multiple sports: women’s basketball captured the national championship in 1987, men’s basketball reached the NCAA quarterfinals in 2023 and women’s volleyball has made 37 NCAA Tournament appearances. On the gridiron, New Haven has ranked among the best in Division II and is one of only five football programs – and the only private school – to earn an NCAA playoff bid in each of the past four seasons. Since 2009, the Chargers have captured six conference football titles and play on a distinctive blue-and-gold field at DellaCamera Stadium, widely regarded as one of the most unique venues in Connecticut.

In 2023, the University unveiled the Peterson Performance Center, a state-of-the-art facility featuring a 7,000 square foot weight room, a 60-yard turf training area, a 1,500 square foot sports medicine center, a 2,500 square foot football locker room and a nutrition station overseen by a registered dietitian. Plans are also underway for a major renovation of the Jeffery P. Hazell Athletics Center, with enhancements including upgraded locker rooms, expanded seating and viewing areas, additional team meeting space and coaches’ offices, and a reimagined lobby to honor Charger legends and the program’s championship legacy.

For media inquiries, please contact Carolyn Meyer (University of New Haven Media Relations Manager) at CMeyer@newhaven.edu or Ron Ratner (NEC Senior Associate Commissioner) at rratner@northeastconference.org.

About The Northeast Conference

Now in its 44th season, the Northeast Conference is an NCAA Division I collegiate athletic association consisting of nine institutions of higher learning located throughout six states. Media coverage of the NEC extends to a number of the largest markets in the United States including New York (#1), Chicago (#3), Boston (#8). Hartford/New Haven (#32) and Syracuse (#87). Founded in 1981 as the basketball-only ECAC Metro Conference, the NEC has grown to sponsor 25 championship sports for men and women and now enjoys automatic access to 16 different NCAA Championships. NEC full member institutions include Central Connecticut, Chicago State, FDU, Le Moyne, LIU, Mercyhurst, Saint Francis U, Stonehill and Wagner. For more information on the NEC, visit the league’s official website (www.northeastconference.org) and digital network (www.necfrontrow.com), or follow the league on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, all @NECsports.

About the University of New Haven

The University of New Haven, founded in 1920, is a private university whose mission is to prepare students to excel and lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a global society. The university offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate programs and has been recognized for academic excellence, nationally and internationally. In addition to its main campus in West Haven, the university has campuses in Orange, Conn., and Tuscany, Italy.    

What They’re Saying

“We are thrilled about this opportunity for the University of New Haven. Athletics has been and continues to be a vital driver of enrollment and brand recognition for the University. This move to the Northeast Conference and Division I positions the University for an exciting future – one consistent with the overall strategic focus on academic, professional and global return on investment.” – Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D., President

“This is about positioning ourselves at the highest level. The University of New Haven’s momentum under Jens Frederiksen’s leadership aligns naturally with our transition to NCAA Division I and the Northeast Conference. The Blue & Gold deserve this.” – Devin Crosby, Director of Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our FAQ section for more information about the transition to Division I and the Northeast Conference.

FAQ Page

Men’s Track and Field | 5/6/2025 10:27:00 AM

SALINA, Kan. – The McPherson College men’s track and field team finished fifth at the KCAC Championships, which concluded Friday evening.

The Bulldogs tallied 62 points. Evangel won the meet with 163 points.

The Bulldogs were led by a pair of first-place finishes. Lamar Gordon notched a victory in the discus with an effort of 49.95m. Kenjuan Hampton also garnered a gold medal. In the 100m hurdles, he crossed the line in a time of 14.55 for the win. Gordon also hailed a second-place effort, which occurred in the shot put. He posted a mark of 15.97m for the silver medal.

Kobe Brown notched a B standard time in the 200m with a second-place effort of 21.07. Hampton was fourth in the event, crossing in 21.43. Amarion White earned a third-place finish in the 110m hurdles, snagging a time of 14.99. Nicolas Tornay accounted for an eighth-place finish in the long jump with a mark of 6.81m.

In the 1,500m, Cody Kuss posted a time of 4:12.89 for ninth place while Isaac Hale garnered a 20^th-place finish with a time of 4:37.11. In the 400m, Austin Glezen tallied a time of 53.82 for 22^nd while Travis Stevens was 29^th after recording a time of 56.42. Kuss posted a 33^rd-place finish in 2:09.27 in the 800m while Hale was 36^th (2:13.17).

The Bulldogs return to action Friday, May 9, at the Concordia Twilight Meet.