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Arts Orange County to Honor Jorg Dubin at 25th OC Arts Awards Laguna Beach Artist Jorg Dubin will be honored for his contributions to the Orange County Arts scene this September at the 25th OC Arts Awards. (Photo courtesy of Jorg Dubin) A Helena Modjeska Cultural Legacy Award will be awarded to Laguna Beach artist […]

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Laguna Beach Artist Jorg Dubin will be honored for his contributions to the Orange County Arts scene this September at the 25th OC Arts Awards.




A Helena Modjeska Cultural Legacy Award will be awarded to Laguna Beach artist Jorg Dubin for his lifetime achievement. Dubin has been an integral figure in Orange County’s artistic landscape for over five decades, maintaining a prolific career as a painter, sculptor, and mentor, and contributing to its cultural fabric through his multidisciplinary practice and dedication to fostering emerging talent. Arts Orange County will gather on Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the Samueli Theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, to honor its stars at the 25th Orange County Arts Awards. More information about the coming awards event may be found at artsoc.org.  

Laguna Beach Tomato-Fest Seedling Sale and Fundraiser

The South Laguna Community Garden Park will hold the second annual Laguna Beach Tomato-Fest Seedling Sale and Fundraiser on Sunday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. at the Garden Park. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind sale featuring tomatoes of all shapes and sizes that are specifically adapted to our coastal climate. Last year was such a success that we have doubled the number of plants and added eight new varieties! We have once again acquired a selection of unique, disease-resistant seeds from specialized seed companies that include heirlooms and hard-to-find hybrids, most of which are unavailable from nurseries, and some of which fetch $2 a seed! All six hundred plants have been seeded and cared for by Community Garden members, and all proceeds benefit the Garden Park. A suggested donation is $5 each or $20 for five plants. 31610 Coast Highway at Eagle Rock in South Laguna. For more information visit

CultivatingTheCoast.com or email Carlydayart@gmail.com. 

LBBC May Speaker: Mayor Alex Rounaghi

Laguna Beach Mayor Alex Rounaghi will speak at the Laguna Beach Business Club’s May 15 meeting. The LBBC holds monthly breakfast meetings starting at 7:30 a.m., featuring speakers discussing valuable topics for achieving personal and professional success.

Club meetings begin with a buffet breakfast and a brief networking roundtable. Meetings are hosted at Nirvana Kitchen + Pantry, 303 Broadway St., #101, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. Non-members are welcome. The non-member guest fee is $30, payable by Venmo or cash/check made out to the Laguna Beach Business Club on the day of the meeting. Space is limited, so guests should be sure to receive RSVP confirmation. For more information about the LBBC or to register to attend the meeting, please either visit our website at lagunabeachbusinessclub.com or write to us at Info@LagunaBeachBusinessClub.com. 

Flourish and Bloom at Hortense Miller Garden

Artist Carole Boller, an award-winning artist from Laguna Beach, has created an informative and fun “Flourish & Bloom” Painting Workshop for Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Hortense Miller Garden. It’s fun and affordable, just $10 for materials and free if you bring your own supplies: acrylic colors: lemon yellow, cadmium deep yellow, cadmium orange, phthalocyanine blue, ultramarine blue, cadmium red deep, quinacridone rose, and white; canvas panel; brushes of your choice; palette knives; a palette; paper towels; and a container for water or turpentine if you’re working in oil. Carole Boller is a Laguna Beach festival and award-winning artist. Reservations can be made at hortensemillergarden.org. 

Laguna Beach Library Hosts a Fun-Filled Earth Day Celebration

The Laguna Beach Library welcomed families and community members on Saturday, April 26 for a lively Earth Day Celebration filled with fun, learning, and environmental appreciation. The event featured an engaging story time, a composting workshop, face painting, Fairy Garden crafts and colorful rock painting. Different activities offered children a hands-on way to connect with nature, express their creativity, and learn about caring for the Earth. The celebration perfectly balanced learning and play, leaving kids and adults with big smiles and a renewed appreciation for the library and the planet. The Friends of the Laguna Beach Library would like to thank the library staff, volunteers, and everyone who came out to help make the event such a wonderful and welcoming day for local families. For more information about upcoming programs and how the Friends support the Laguna Beach Library, please visit friendsofthelagunabeachlibrary.org.

Community Rallies Behind Beloved Water Polo Coach

A cornerstone of the Laguna Beach community was injured after being hit by a car while walking his two dogs. When the incident occurred, coach Chad Beeler was walking Penny and Kona on April 21. He sustained multiple injuries, including a broken clavicle. Sadly, his dog, Penny, was killed in the accident. 

“Chad has been a cornerstone of the Laguna Beach community for over 30 years. He’s taught, coached, and mentored generations of local kids—as a longtime Laguna Beach lifeguard, head of the Junior Lifeguard Program, coach for many LBHS water polo teams, director of Laguna Beach Water Polo Club, and the heart behind countless summer beach camps for our littlest locals,” his GoFundMe reads. “If you know Coach Chad, you know how much those dogs mean to him—they were always by his side, often making appearances on the pool deck and bringing smiles to all the young swimmers.”

A GoFundMe was set up to help Beeler with unexpected costs and the loss of his dog. To donate, visit gofundme.com and search “Chad Beeler.” 

9th Annual South Laguna Community Garage Sale

The ninth annual South Laguna Community Garage Sale is happening this Saturday, May 3, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. A neighborhood tradition, this fun annual event is a natural extension of the community atmosphere in South Laguna. Shoppers from all around come looking for great deals and love being welcomed by friendly South Laguna residents. Come out Saturday morning and enjoy finding treasures with your complimentary coffee and South Swell donuts. Sponsored by Chris Tebbutt Real Estate Group. 

Garage sales will be held at the following residences:

31441 Holly Drive

31526 West Street

31516 Monterey Street

31557 Eagle Rock Way

31532 Egan Road

31541 Summit Road

31616 Virginia Way

31636 2nd Avenue

31618 2nd Avenue

31641 3rd Avenue

31666 Scenic Drive

31706 Scenic Drive

31726 Scenic Drive

31751 Scenic Drive

31671 Mar Vista Avenue

31681 Mar Vista Avenue

31741 Mar Vista Avenue

31836 Hedge Lane

31914 9th Avenue



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Hawaii alum Igiede makes USA team for Volleyball National League

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Central York boys’ volleyball falls short in district final at Cumberland Valley

The Panthers took the first set, but the top-ranked Eagles took control in a 3-1 victory Saturday in Mechanicsburg. MECHANICSBURG — The Central York boys’ volleyball team exited the stage of the Cumberland Valley gymnasium Saturday afternoon with plenty of reason to hold its head high. But it was fair to wonder what could have […]

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The Panthers took the first set, but the top-ranked Eagles took control in a 3-1 victory Saturday in Mechanicsburg.

MECHANICSBURG — The Central York boys’ volleyball team exited the stage of the Cumberland Valley gymnasium Saturday afternoon with plenty of reason to hold its head high. But it was fair to wonder what could have been if one key sequence had gone differently.

The Panthers had taken the first set of the District 3 Class 3A championship match, becoming the first team all season to take a game against the unbeaten Eagles in best-of-five competition. After Cumberland Valley cruised to victory in the second frame, the teams went back and forth in the third set until they were tied at 22 points apiece, each within striking distance of the match lead.

The Eagles came up clutch, slamming it home three times to take the set and take command. They left no doubt in the fourth, clinching a 23-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-16 triumph and its second district championship in three years.

Cumberland Valley, the top-ranked Class 3A team in all of Pennsylvania, swept Central York when it won the 2023 district title. The Panthers reclaimed the throne with a five-set victory over Warwick last spring. Central was seeded sixth in this year’s bracket but won a pair of road showdowns to earn its shot at the Eagles.

“We knew we had to come out and start fast, and that’s what we did,” Central York senior setter Lance Shaffer said. “After that, they turned it on and played great.”

Senior John He paced the Panthers (16-3) with 17 kills and eight digs; fellow senior Patrick Siewert added 13 kills and five digs; and Shaffer finished with 12 digs and 38 assists. Central also received eight kills and five digs from junior Ian DeVos, as well as 17 digs from sophomore Shivesh Jethwa.

Seniors Bryson Webb and Aidan Dunwoody tallied 22 and 13 kills, respectively, and six digs apiece for the Eagles (18-0). Senior Isaiah Sibbitt dished 48 assists and junior Hayden Ackley notched 25 digs.

The match was played Saturday due to conflicts with graduations Thursday and Friday. He, Siewert, Shaffer and the rest of Central York’s senior class celebrated their commencement Friday evening and faced a quick turnaround. The Panthers were bursting with energy as play began, though. Senior Ryan Ulmer landed a backflip during the pregame pump-up huddle, and Central’s bench was noticeably more animated throughout the contest.

The 24-time district champion Panthers made the first move, scoring four straight points to go up 5-2, and they never relinquished their first-set lead. Cumberland Valley rallied to trim a 21-16 deficit to 21-19, and the Eagles clawed within one point at 25-23. But He softly dropped the winning point over the net and Central York’s opening statement was complete.

“I think our guys did a great job of just executing our game plan in Game 1,” Panthers co-head coach John Feldmann said. “They were really focused and just didn’t budge an inch in each point.”

Cumberland Valley took control early in the second set and was never threatened, setting up a dramatic Game 3. The lead changed hands several times, and after Central went up 19-16 on a block by Ethan Quartey, the Eagles quickly tied it at 20-all and reclaimed the lead at 22-21. He’s tying kill was followed by a block that sailed wide, a slam from CV’s Derek Paul and a Panther miscue at the net.

“We just didn’t execute the way we needed to to win the game,” Feldmann said. “Cumberland Valley made the plays they needed to do that and we did not, so that’s why they’re the champs today.”

Aspirations of a fifth set were short-lived. Central held a brief 7-6 lead in the fourth, but Cumberland Valley responded with four straight and stretched the margin as wide as 22-13 late in the frame. The Eagles scored the final three points for good measure.

Both teams were already assured of hosting their PIAA playoff opener on Tuesday, but Cumberland Valley earned a much more desirable path through the bracket with its district title. Central York, ranked fifth in this week’s PVCA Class 3A poll, will be saddled with a first-round matchup against third-ranked Seneca Valley, the District 7 runner-up. Both D3 finalists will need two victories to set up a rematch in the semifinals.

The Panthers had not played Cumberland Valley in an official match since the 2023 district final, but the teams met at multiple weekend tournaments this season, with Central York most recently knocking the Eagles out of bracket play at State College’s Little Lion Invitational. Cumberland Valley, though, was unbeaten against the Panthers in four sets en route to its April championships at Northeastern’s Bobcat Invitational and Central York’s Koller Classic.

Saturday was another feather in the cap for the Eagles, who have topped the statewide coaches’ poll since the second week of play. The preseason No. 1, ironically, was Central York, and the Panthers still have aspirations of claiming their eighth state championship — and first since 2017 — in two weeks.

“It’s something that’s been passed down from each iteration of each team, the standard of Central York volleyball,” Feldmann said. “We talk about that a lot — just through the history of the program, there’s kind of an expectation, a standard with that. We don’t shy away from it, we try to embrace it, and this group has really worked hard and prepared well to give themselves the opportunity to play in a game like this, against one of the best teams in the state, with the district title on the line.

“Moving forward, we have a quick turnaround now … so we’re gonna get back to the drawing board and get right back to work in preparing for Seneca Valley on Tuesday.”



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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — University of Michigan volleyball head coach Erin Virtue announced Saturday (May 31) the additions of transfers Jacyn Bamis and Sydney Schnichels for the 2025 campaign. Bamis spent the last two seasons at Hawai’i after two seasons at Clemson. Schnichels spent her previous two seasons at Minnesota. “We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome […]

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — University of Michigan volleyball head coach Erin Virtue announced Saturday (May 31) the additions of transfers Jacyn Bamis and Sydney Schnichels for the 2025 campaign. Bamis spent the last two seasons at Hawai’i after two seasons at Clemson. Schnichels spent her previous two seasons at Minnesota.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Jacyn to our Wolverine family,” said Virtue. “Her competitive drive and experience at the highest level will bring a dynamic energy to our middle blocker position. What impresses me most is not just her technical skill, but her passion and energy will elevate everyone around. She embodies everything we value in our program, and I’m incredibly excited to see her impact both on and off the court.”

“In Sydney, we’re gaining an exceptional talent who has the ability to make a massive impact for Michigan volleyball,” said Virtue. “Her competitive drive and excellent teammateship were exactly what we were looking for to strengthen our roster. Beyond her impressive playing ability, she brings a work ethic and passion that perfectly aligns with our team culture. I couldn’t be more optimistic about what she’ll accomplish in the maize and blue as we continue building toward our championship goals.”

Bamis started at Clemson and redshirted her first season. In her second season with the Tigers, she played in 17 matches and 56 sets, totaling 108 points with 81 kills and 12 solo blocks. Bamis then transferred to Hawai’i and played in 12 sets her junior season, recording five kills on 11 attacks with two block assists. She saw almost a full season with the Rainbow Wahine in 2024, playing in 30 matches and 117 sets, and registered 262 kills on 596 attacks. She added 15 solo blocks and 67 block assists. Bamis earned All-Big West honorable mention and an Academic All-Big West selection in her final season at Hawaii.

The graduate transfer hails from Spokane, Wash., and was a three-year letterwinner at Gonzaga Prep. Bamis also earned two varsity letters in track and field and tallied 148 kills on a .300 hitting percentage in her senior season. She has an older brother who played football at the University of Idaho and a twin sister.

Schnichels was a two-year member at Minnesota but did not play her first season. She played in eight matches last season and tallied six kills, one assist, two digs and three block assists. Schnichels was a top recruit coming into college, ranking as the No. 20 overall player in the 2023 class by PrepVolleyball.com. She was the No. 1 overall recruit in Minnesota and No. 22 in the country on PrepDig’s rankings.

The redshirt sophomore comes from Willmar, Minn., and Willmar Senior High where she was a four-year letterwinner. In her four seasons, Schnichels tallied 1,324 kills with 170 blocks, 697 digs and 106 aces. She has four younger siblings, and both parents were student-athletes at Augustana College.

Bamis and Schnichels will join two freshmen, Hannah Brady and Leni Stanton-Parker, and 13 returners for the 2025 season, which begins Aug. 30-31 in Cincinnati with matchups against Wake Forest and the Bearcats.



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McNicholas High School boys volleyball team wins Division II state championship

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The McNicholas High School boys volleyball team is a state champion for a second straight season. The Rockets defeated Mount Vernon 25-21, 25-4, 25-17 in the Division II state final Saturday afternoon at Wittenberg University. This is the second state title in program history. Gavin Gerhard had 13 kills, three service aces, […]

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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The McNicholas High School boys volleyball team is a state champion for a second straight season.

The Rockets defeated Mount Vernon 25-21, 25-4, 25-17 in the Division II state final Saturday afternoon at Wittenberg University. This is the second state title in program history.

Gavin Gerhard had 13 kills, three service aces, five digs and two block assists. Ethan Gundrum had nine kills, 18 assists, five digs and three block assists.

McNicholas (27-1) won 23 consecutive matches to complete its special season. The Rockets defeated Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary in a state semifinal Friday afternoon to set up the state final Saturday.

McNicholas is coached by Connor Games, a 2015 graduate, who just completed his first season as the varsity head coach. This is a team with nine seniors.

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Bearcat Athletes of the Week: Kai Stolzfus and Kiley Bowman

Bearcats: Kai Stolzfus (Junior) and Kiley Bowman (Sophomore) Sport: Beach Volleyball Comment: “Our final submission for Athlete of the week from Beach Volleyball will be our 1’s Team! Kai Stolzfus (Junior) and Kiley Bowman (Sophomore) were our STARS OF THE SEASON! From a coach’s perspective, these are the athletes you pray for. Competitive, great sportsmanship, […]

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Paso Robles High School Athletes of the WeekPaso Robles High School Athletes of the Week

Bearcats: Kai Stolzfus (Junior) and Kiley Bowman (Sophomore)

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Comment: “Our final submission for Athlete of the week from Beach Volleyball will be our 1’s Team! Kai Stolzfus (Junior) and Kiley Bowman (Sophomore) were our STARS OF THE SEASON! From a coach’s perspective, these are the athletes you pray for. Competitive, great sportsmanship, drive to be better every day, continual growth, and tremendous potential! Top it off with great teammates and scholar academics, and they are the whole package.

With another year in front of us, I am more than excited to get to our next season of Beach and watch these ladies dazzle us on the sand for another season. Thank you, ladies, for making your school, your families, your coaches, and Paso Robles proud!

 

All coaches at Paso Robles High School are invited to participate in Athletes of the Week to recognize students who were standouts at a recent competition, showing improvement at practices, or bringing a great attitude to the team. Coaches may contact Beth Brennan at beth@accesspublishing.com. 

 

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North County Orthodontics – Drs. Ross and Laura Pulver believe everyone deserves a beautiful smile. Their goal is to provide excellent treatment that is comfortable and personalized to your needs.  Drs. Ross and Laura Pulver are a husband and wife team who work hard to give all of their patients the most effective and efficient treatment.  Together, they have created thousands of unforgettable smiles. Contact us to for your complimentary consultation or schedule online at one of our 2 convenient locations. We look forward to meeting you and can’t wait to make a difference in your life! Call or text us at (805) 238-2632. Learn more at www.northcoortho.com. Located at 1115 Vine St in Paso Robles and 4555 El Camino Real Suite B in Atascadero.

 

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Always improving Penn-Trafford boys volleyball team earns spot in state playoffs

By: Paul Schofield Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 11:01 AM Josh Rizzo | For TribLive Penn-Trafford middle hitter Nick Laskey hits past Seneca Valley’s Jordan Hoover during the second set of a WPIAL Class 3A semifinal May 20 at Fox Chapel. Josh Rizzo | For TribLive Billy Spena (left) and Ethan McDonald celebrate after Penn-Trafford […]

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Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 11:01 AM

The mark of a good team is how much it improves during the season.

Penn-Trafford boys volleyball finished third in Section 2-3A, but after an upset win against section champion Latrobe and a win against Pine-Richland in the WPIAL third-place game, the Warriors found themselves in the PIAA playoffs, scheduled to face the winner of the Erie McDowell/State College game on June 3.

“We kept improving,” Penn-Trafford legendary coach Jim Schall said. “I do not know if I expected this, but we kept getting better and better. We are playing really well.”

After Penn-Trafford defeated Latrobe, 3-2, in the WPIAL quarterfinals, the Warriors lost 3-2 against a tall and talented Seneca Valley squad. In that game, Warriors setter Nathaniel Rugh sustained an upper body injury that kept him from playing against Pine-Richland.

Schall said Rugh has been cleared to return to play.

Stepping in for Rugh was junior Billy Spena as Penn-Trafford defeated Pine-Richland, 3-1.

“I thought we would be competitive against Latrobe,” Schall said. “It was a huge win for the team. Latrobe had some talented players.

“We continued to play well against Seneca Valley and Pine-Richland. Billy stepped in and did a great job against Pine-Richland.”

Schall said Spena had not set much this season, but he was a setter for the junior varsity team and his club team.

“He ran the offense well,” Schall said. “He did an outstanding job.”

Other players stepping up for the Warriors were libero Nick Sandrock, middle hitter Owen Gisi and outside hitter Ethan McDonald.

“The team has continued to play well,” Schall said, who said he does not know much about State College or Erie McDowell. “We had not seen them this season. I am sure they are good.”

Athletic physicals set

Penn-Trafford will be offering physicals at the high school for all athletes from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m June 12. The cost is $15. (PayPal payments can be made during registration. No cash or checks at check-in.

Payment is required to complete physical registration. No walk-ins will be accepted.)

In addition to signing up for the physical, athletes must select the fall sport they are signing up for at registration.

Registration will close at 11:55 p.m. June 9.

Please see the ArbiterSports registration page for all information concerning the registration, CIPPE Athletic Physical and ImPACT Baseline Concussion Testing.

Paul Schofield is a TribLive reporter covering high school and college sports and local golf. He joined the Trib in 1995 after spending 15 years at the Daily Courier in Connellsville, where he served as sports editor for 14 years. He can be reached at pschofield@triblive.com.

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