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Boulder High’s Xander Sevian, who has signed to play college soccer at Clemson, was named Gatorade Colorado Boys Soccer Player of the Year. A senior forward, Sevian had 24 goals and 26 assists as the Panthers advanced to the Class 5A state semifinals, according to CHSAA.

Sevian is ranked the No. 5 recruit in the Class of 2025, according to PrepSoccer.com. He also carried a 3.63 grade point average.

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Coastal Carolina head coach Kevin Schnall slammed umpires at the Men’s College World Series on Sunday following the Chanticleers’ loss to the LSU Tigers.

Schnall was ejected in the first inning after an argument with home plate umpire Angel Campos. He said his ejection wasn’t justified and he was wrongly accused of bumping an umpire who appeared to trip and fall to the ground when he came over to break up the commotion.

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JCoastal Carolina Chanticleers head coach Kevin Schnall reacts after being ejected during the first inning against the LSU Tigers at Charles Schwab Field. (Dylan Widger/Imagn Images)

“If you guys watch the video, there was a guy who came in extremely aggressively, tripped over Campos’ foot, embarrassed in front of 25,000, and goes, ‘Two-game suspension’ and says, ‘Bumping the umpire,’” Schnall said. “There was no bump. I shouldn’t be held accountable for a grown man’s athleticism. Now it’s excessive because I was trying to say I didn’t bump him.

“It is what it is. If that warranted an ejection, there would be a lot of ejections. As umpires, it’s your job to manage the game with some poise and calmness and a little bit of tolerance.”

The NCAA said Schnall was arguing balls and strikes, which was heard on the broadcast. The NCAA added that the head coach was given a warning.

Since LSU won Game 2 and the College World Series, Schnall’s suspension would start in the 2026 season. The NCAA said Schnall and first-base coach Matt Schilling engaged in “prolonged arguing,” which triggers a two-game suspension. Schilling is likely to be suspended for three games — one for the ejection and two for “prolonged arguing.”

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers head coach Kevin Schnall (9) gets thrown out of the game arguing with the umpires during the game against the LSU Tigers during the first inning at Charles Schwab Field. (Steven Branscombe/Imagn Images)

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Schnall said he couldn’t hear Campos’ initial warning when he was arguing balls and strikes. He added that he wasn’t “sorry” for what transpired.

“As a head coach, it’s your right to get an explanation for why we got warned,” Schnall said. “I’m 48 years old, and I shouldn’t get shooed by another grown man. When I came out, I got told it was a warning issued for arguing balls and strikes, and I said it was because you missed three. At that point, ejected. If that warrants an ejection, I’m the first one to stand here like a man and apologize.”

Coastal Carolina athletic director Chance Miller said Sunday night the ejections “altered the trajectory of a must-win game for our team.”

“These decisions were made with an alarming level of haste, without an attempt at de-escalation, and deprived our student-athletes of the leadership they have relied on throughout a historic postseason run,” Miller said.

“This is not about a single call — it’s about process and professionalism. In the biggest moment of the college baseball season, our program and its student-athletes deserved better.”

Coastal Carolina head coach Kevin Schnall, center left, screams at the umpires after being ejected in the first inning against LSU in Game 2 of the NCAA College World Series baseball finals in Omaha, Neb., Sunday, June 22, 2025.  (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

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Miller implored the NCAA to re-evaluate its training methods and how it assigns and reviews umpires in championship settings.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (June 23, 2025) – Freddy Delgado will join NAU Soccer as an assistant coach ahead of the 2025 season, as announced by head coach Alan Berrios on Monday afternoon.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Freddy to our Lumberjack family. His experience at both the Division I and Division II levels speaks volumes about the value he brings to our program. Freddy is a proven coach with a track record of success at every stop in his career—both on and off the field. Throughout the interview process, it became clear that Freddy’s passion for the women’s game, along with his ability to connect with today’s evolving athletes, has been a key factor in his sustained success across all levels of the sport,” Berrios said.

Delgado is coming off a three-year tenure at Menlo College where he served as the Head Coach of the Women’s Soccer program, boasting 15 wins and back-to-back GSAC Tournament semifinal appearances in 2022 and 2023. Delgado developed six All-GSAC honorees, as well as five GSAC and NAIA Scholar-Athletes.

“He’s ready to make an immediate impact in every aspect of our program, especially in recruiting. Freddy has developed strong relationships across the country that will help elevate our recruiting efforts right away. His deep knowledge of the game and his talent for relating to modern student-athletes make him an outstanding addition to our team,” Berrios said.

After a stellar playing career at Division II Regis University, Delgado began his journey into coaching at his alma mater from 1997-2001, helping guide the women’s program to back-to-back Rocky Mountain Conference titles in 1999 and 2000. During that time, Coach Delgado was also a member of the coaching staff for the Colorado Olympic Development Program, and head coach of the Colorado Rush U16 boys club team.  

Coach Delgado then moved to Louisiana to serve as assistant coach for Division I University of Louisiana, Monroe from 2001 to 2007. He helped guide the Warhawks to 58 wins in that time, including a program-record 14 in 2004. This earned Coach Delgado his first head coaching role, at Division I University of Arkansas, Little Rock.  From 2008-2012 at UALR, Delgado amassed 33 victories, the fourth-most in program history for the Trojans. He led them to their first-ever appearance in the Sun Belt Championship Match in 2009.  

Delgado made his most recent head coaching stop at Division I New Mexico State. He guided the Aggies to 24 wins from 2014-2017, making him the winningest coach in NMSU Women’s Soccer history. Following his time in New Mexico, Delgado spent one season as an assistant coach at Dixie State, and four years as the director of coaching for Fire FC, overseeing 70 teams and over 900 players. Delgado joined Menlo after serving as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Colorado State University, Pueblo.

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Oskar Blues Fooderies will celebrate 28 years of “feelin’ great” with all-day festivities this Saturday from 12:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids and Solids, 1555 S. Hover St., Longmont.

The all-day festivities will include a $2.80 menu special from Oskar Blues’ all-new menu, live music and a community fundraiser. Raffles and prizes will also be given out all day and announced during the music breaks. The main raffle at 7:30 p.m. will include over $1,000 worth of prizes on items such as a cruiser bike or a fly fishing trip, according to a news release.

The Catcalls, Tyler T. and The Common Clay, and Grable Howie are some of the musicians who will be performing. All beer and raffle ticket sales will support nonprofit partner Can’d Aid. Entry is free, and the event will feature family-friendly activities, including face painting.

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WAVERLY, Iowa—Cassie Nash has been named an assistant coach under women’s soccer head coach Emily Ryan, as announced today.
 
“I am thrilled to announce the addition of Cassie Nash to our women’s soccer program as our assistant coach,” said Ryan. “Her experience as a standout collegiate athlete in the American Rivers Conference and her commitment to making an impact in the lives of student-athletes truly sets her apart. I am excited to work with her and experience the immediate impact she will have on our program.”
 
Nash was a dual-sport athlete at fellow American Rivers Conference school, Simpson College. As a member of the women’s soccer team, she was named the A-R-C offensive MVP in 2022, was a five-time All-Conference selection, and earned three All-American honors.
 
On the basketball court, she was selected as a two-time A-R-C Defensive Player of the Year and a four-time All-Conference honoree.
 
“I’m excited to bring my past soccer experience to a program that has a history of greatness and success,” said Nash. “I found a home in the A-R-C six years ago and am glad I can continue my career and learn more from Coach Ryan in a strong conference. I’m excited for my next chapter where I will make new memories and build connections that will last a lifetime.”
 
While at Simpson, she was involved with the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
 
Nash earned her bachelor’s degree in sports administration in May 2024.
 
The Lincoln, Neb. native is set to begin her duties on Monday, July 7.