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USF Women’s Lacrosse Inaugural Rewind

Story Links TAMPA, MAY 7, 2025 – The University of South Florida women’s lacrosse team has concluded their historic inaugural season. After waiting 1,185 days between the team’s first announcement and their first draw whistle, over 10,000 fans showed up across 11 home games to learn the new South Florida sport. […]

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TAMPA, MAY 7, 2025 – The University of South Florida women’s lacrosse team has concluded their historic inaugural season.

After waiting 1,185 days between the team’s first announcement and their first draw whistle, over 10,000 fans showed up across 11 home games to learn the new South Florida sport.

After going 997 days between coaching Division I women’s lacrosse games, head coach Mindy McCord and staff coached the Bulls to 13 wins, finishing as the regular-season and postseason conference runner-up. The final record marked the second-most wins for an inaugural women’s lacrosse program in NCAA history (High Point University went 15-4 in 2011).

After taking a full year off from competition in order to arrive to South Florida and help establish a culture, four upperclassmen made AAC All-Conference Team selections: Sofia Chepenik (Unanimous First), Kaitlyn Tartaglione (First), Juliana George (Second), and Mikaela Ness (Second).

Youth Movement
Coach McCord and the Bulls coaching staff put an emphasis on recruiting full classes, without leaning too heavily on the transfer portal. The Bulls’ roster consisted of 28 freshman or redshirt freshman out of their 40 roster spots, four of which started at least five games. True freshman Kali Cleary represented South Florida on the AAC All-Conference Team (Second).

Drawing Interest
The Bulls finished the season third in the NCAA in cumulative attendance, with 10,127 fans paying to enter Corbett Stadium to watch women’s lacrosse. The Bulls were fourth in the NCAA in average attendance per game (921). They outdrew all conference opponents and all southeastern USA programs.

Feb. 7: An Unforgettable Debut
A state of Florida women’s lacrosse regular season record, 2,386 fans showed up to the first game in program history as the Bulls took down Kennesaw State 19-6. This was the eighth-highest single-game attendance in NCAA Women’s Lacrosse this season.

Feb. 11: Pagano’s 17 Saves Earn Bulls First Road Win
Paige Pagano tied her career-high with 17 saves in an 11-8 win over the NCAA Tournament-bound Mercer Bears.

Feb. 14: Undefeated Without Trailing
The Bulls returned home to Corbett and beat Lehigh 17-7, continuing their streak of never trailing through their first three games.

Feb. 18: No. 5 Florida in Town
South Florida welcomed the fifth-ranked Gators to Tampa. The Bulls were only down four goals (11-7) in the third quarter, but wound up falling 18-11 even with Sofia Chepenik’s five-goal effort.

Feb. 23: Taking Towson to the Wire
The Bulls fell to 11-time NCAA Tournament qualifier Towson by a score of 13-12, despite Sofia Chepenik’s second straight five-goal effort.

March 2: The Start of the Streak
South Florida went on to win the next six games in March, starting with their 19-5 win against St. Bonaventure, behind Maggie Newton’s five-goal performance.

March 9-11: Two Wins in Three Days
The Bulls then beat Xavier (20-4) and Bucknell (16-8) in a three-day span.

March 15: First American Athletic Conference Win
With USA Lacrosse on campus for their gameday feature, the Bulls took down Temple 15-9 for their first AAC win in program history.

March 22: Program Record 23 Goals
The Bulls continued their win streak with a program record 23 goals over ECU, who went on to be the three-seed in the AAC Tournament.

March 29: Win Streak Hits Six
South Florida took down the eventual four-seed in the AAC Tournament, Vanderbilt (17-7), to extend their win streak to a season-high six games, going undefeated in March.

April 4: Battle of Inaugural Teams
The Bulls’ win streak ended against the other inaugural AAC team, Charlotte, 17-16. The Bulls had trailed 6-1 in the first quarter and battled back with a relentless fourth quarter attack.

April 6: Career Win No. 250 in Lynchburg
Coach Mindy McCord, who played four years of college lacrosse at Lynchburg University, earned her 250^th win as an NCAA women’s lacrosse coach in the town where it all began. The Bulls took down NCAA Tournament-bound Liberty by a score of 18-12. Coach McCord’s former coach, Enza Steele, who inspired her to pick up coaching after graduating, was in attendance.

April 12: Senior Day Win
The Bulls recognized their eight seniors ahead of their 15-10 win over ODU. While Maggie Newton and Kaitlyn Tartaglione will return for their final season, Juliana George, Paige Pagano, Mikaela Ness, Alison Harbaugh, Caroline Gallagher, and Priscilla Santos are all departing USF upon graduation.

April 19: Battle for AAC Regular Season Championship
The Bulls traveled to Harrisonburg, Virginia, to play No. 9 James Madison for a shot at the AAC Regular Season title, but they came up short, losing 20-6.

April 23: 23 Again
South Florida closed out the regular season, tying their program record of 23 goals, this time against Stetson at home in Corbett Stadium.

All-AAC Team
The Bulls earned five AAC All-Conference selections in their inaugural season. Sofia Chepenik (Attack) and Kaitlyn Tartaglione (Midfield) were each named to the First Team, with Chepenik’s selection being unanimous. Kali Cleary (Midfield), Juliana George (Attack), and Mikaela Ness (Defense) were named to the Second Team.

May 1: AAC Tournament Semifinal
The Bulls (No. 2 seed) matched up against ECU (No. 3 seed) for the AAC Championship Tournament Semifinal in Norfolk, Virginia. Bailey Morris scored the go-ahead goal with 2:24 remaining and a game-clinching goal (0:55) as the Bulls advanced to the Championship Final with a 14-12 win over the Pirates.

May 3: James Madison Rematch
The Bulls dueled the Dukes again for the AAC Tournament Championship, exactly two weeks after facing them for the AAC Regular Season Championship. This Championship bout was even closer. The Bulls trailed by three (10-7) in the third quarter, but could not hold off No. 9 James Madison’s relentless attack, falling 18-9.

All-AAC Tournament Team
The Bulls earned four spots on the AAC All-Tournament Team in their inaugural season: Kaitlyn Tartaglione (Midfield), Kali Cleary (Midfield), Maggie Newton (Attack), and Bailey Morris (Midfield).

Final RPI Ranking
The Bulls finished the season ranked 38th on the NCAA’s official RPI system, the highest they reached all season. The Bulls played against a top-10 ranked team three times: No. 5 Florida and No. 9 James Madison (twice). Though they lost each game against these NCAA Tournament-bound teams, they kept up with the competition through halftime in each game. The Bulls did defeat two NCAA Tournament-bound teams, both on the road, taking down Mercer by a score of 11-8 and Liberty 18-12.

Final Statistical Rankings
The Bulls finished the season ranked first in the AAC in eight different statistical categories:

South Florida spent multiple weeks ranked first in the nation in shots per game, with their final ranking sitting fourth in the NCAA (35.94 shots).

The Bulls finished sixth in shots on goal per game (26.33).

South Florida had the 10^th-ranked scoring offense (15.61) and the 12^th-best scoring margin (5.11).

They had the 11^th-best points per game (22.65).

Their 17.56 ground balls per game and 9.22 caused turnovers per game both ranked 32^nd-best in the NCAA.

The Bulls’ 47.2 free-position shooting percentage was 43^rd in the nation.

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About USF Women’s Lacrosse
The University of South Florida announced the addition of women’s lacrosse to its now 21-sport varsity athletics department in November of 2021. Fast forward to Feb. 7, 2025, the program embarked on its inaugural season in a 19-6 win over KSU, setting the State of Florida’s regular season attendance record (2,386 fans). The Bulls named eight-time conference coach of the year Mindy McCord to lead the program in May of 2022. McCord, who came to USF with 240 career wins, earned 21 regular-season and conference-tournament titles at Jacksonville University. She led the program to eight NCAA appearances after launching and leading the Dolphins’ program over its first 13 years. She developed 13 All-Americans, 81 all-conference selections, and 13 conference Player of the Year honorees during that span, departing JU following back-to-back Sweet Sixteen berths. USF runs a fast-paced, high-scoring offense influenced by the early 1990s Loyola Marymount men’s basketball record-setting fast break, which ranked among the national leaders in shots, points per game, and scoring margin numerous seasons during McCord’s tenure at JU.

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Charlton Shatters Sprint Record on Day Two of NCAA East Preliminaries

JACKSONVILLE – Florida Gators Track and Field competed in day two of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field East Preliminaries on Thursday, ultimately qualifying three athletes for the NCAA Championship meet in Eugene, Ore. and witnessing one vaunted program record fall. Highlights Jumps In the Women’s Long Jump, the Gators’ two entrants both qualified […]

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JACKSONVILLE – Florida Gators Track and Field competed in day two of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field East Preliminaries on Thursday, ultimately qualifying three athletes for the NCAA Championship meet in Eugene, Ore. and witnessing one vaunted program record fall.

Highlights
Jumps
In the Women’s Long Jump, the Gators’ two entrants both qualified by delivering the third and fifth-best marks in the field. Anthaya Charlton, the SEC Champion of the Long Jump, delivered a 6.52m [21′ 4.75″] mark that easily situated her inside the top-12 for qualification.

Freshman Alyssa Banales also punched her ticket, courtesy of an all-conditions personal-best of 6.41m [21′ 0.25″]. Banales was one of only two athletes to advance from the second flight, widely outperforming her initial seeding to punch her ticket to the title bout.

All three of Florida’s long jumpers advanced to the national meet, including Malcolm Clemons, who earned a spot in the men’s field on Wednesday.

Sprints/Hurdles
The aforementioned Charlton, less than an hour removed from her qualifying effort in the Long Jump, took to the track for the first round of the 100m dash.

Her 11.05-second performance, a new all-time personal best, not only earned her first place in her heat and a spot in Saturday’s Quarterfinal round, but the honor of being the fastest woman to ever wear the Gator kit.

The program record in the signature sprint event adds to the growing legend of Charlton’s 2025 season. She joins the likes of UF Athletic Hall of Famers Michelle Freeman and Anita Howard as one-time holders of the Gator women’s speed crown.

Her time – 11.05 seconds – shattered the previous record of 11.13, putting twice the margin between her record and its predecessor as exists between the No. 2 and No. 5 marks on Florida’s all-time performance list.

In the 100m Hurdles, Habiba Harris maintained the dominant form she showed at the SEC Championships, leading the field with a 12.80-second performance and automatically qualifying for Saturday’s Quarterfinal.

Gabrielle Matthews also advanced, posting a season-best 23.16 time to take second place in heat one of the 200m first round.

Distance
Hilda Olemomoi, the SEC Silver Medalist in the 10,000m, advanced past the Semifinal round of the 10,000m on Thursday night. Her 32:45.45 time earned her third place in the field, and moved her up to No. 3 in Gator history in the event. She will compete in Saturday’s 5000m semifinal, looking yet again to qualify for the event final in Eugene.

Mid-distance
Sophomore Layla Haynes delivered an impressive all-conditions personal best of 2:03.81 to qualify by time in the 800m first round. Her mark improved on her previous career-best pace by nearly a full second, and propeled her into the No. 10 spot on Florida’s all-time performance list.

Live Results and Streaming
Live Results from the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field East Preliminaries can be found here.

ESPN+ will broadcast Friday’s events here.

Schedule Updates
Due to yet another weather delay on Thursday, the Women’s Shot Put competition has been pushed to Friday at 10:00 a.m. ET.

NCAA Outdoor Track and Field East Preliminaries – Florida Gators Results
Thursday, May 29

Event	Participant – Time or mark//place in heat (overall)	Notes
W Hammer Throw*	Imani Washington – 61.43m [201’6″]//14^th
W Javelin *	Evelyn Vanzwieten – 44.40m [145’8″]//31^st Elaina Perkins – 44.33m [145’5″]//32^nd
M Shot Put *	Logan Montgomery – NM
W Long Jump *	Anthaya Charlton – 6.52m [21′ 4.75″]//3rd Alyssa Banales – 6.41m [21′ 0.25″]//5th	QUAL FOR NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP QUAL FOR NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP, PB
W 100m Hurdles	Habiba Harris – 12.80//1^st (1^st)	Qualifies by finish
W 100m	Anthaya Charlton – 11.05//1^st (6^th)	UF PROGRAM RECORD, Qualifies by finish, PB
W 800m	Layla Haynes – 2:03.81//6^th (19^th) Jessica Edwards – 2:07.88//8^th (34^th)	qualifies by time, PB
W 200m	Gabrielle Matthews – 23.16//2^nd (	Qualifies by finish, SB
W 10,000m *	Hilda Olemomoi – 32:45.45//3rd	QUAL FOR NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP, UF All-time No. 3, SB

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The Michigan high school girls track and field listings below are based on reported results heading into state finals on May 31, according to athletic.net rankings. Check back each week during the season for a new set of rankings. Note: Any numerals in parenthesis next to a result are wind readings. 100 Meters (Rank, Name, […]

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Note: Any numerals in parenthesis next to a result are wind readings.

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(Rank, Name, Mark, Grade, Team)

1, Aubrey Wilson, 11.65, 10, Dearborn Divine Child

2, Kamryn Tatum, 11.78(4.3), 11, West Bloomfield

3, Jayla Dace, 11.81, 12, Detroit Renaissance

4, Daelyn Jones, 11.88(1.5), 10, GR Christian

5, Taryn Henderson, 11.90(3.2), 12, Farmington Hills Mercy

6, Jordynn Young, 11.97(1.2), 12, Saginaw Heritage

7, Madelyn Piotrowski, 12.00(3.5), 11, Troy Athens

8, Asia Elder, 12.01(2.7), 12, Oak Park

9, Keyanna O’Tey, 12.02, 12, Sturgis

10, Nahya Daza, 12.08(1.5), 10, Forest Hills Northern

200 Meters

1, Caylin Ivy, 24.02, 10, Detroit Cass Tech

2, Aubrey Wilson, 24.08, 10, Dearborn Divine Child

3, Kamryn Tatum, 24.13(1.6), 11, West Bloomfield

4, Malise Brown, 24.32, 11, Detroit Cass Tech

5, Nevaeh Burns, 24.36(1.6), 10, Oak Park

6, Taryn Henderson, 24.50(1.6), 12, Farmington Hills Mercy

7, Payton Gee, 24.51(5.3), 9, Oak Park

8, Sydney Kuhn, 24.55, 12, Saginaw Swan Valley

9, Daelyn Jones, 24.64(0.6), 10, Grand Rapids Christian

10, Maya Justice, 24.64(0.0), 12, Woodhaven

400 Meters

1, Sydney Kuhn, 53.9, 12, Saginaw Swan Valley

2, Emmry Ross, 54.28, 12, Onsted

3, Nevaeh Burns, 54.91, 10, Oak Park

4, Caylin Ivy, 55.11, 10, Detroit Cass Tech

5, Malise Brown, 55.12, 11, Detroit Cass Tech

6, Janae Coleman, 55.33, 9, Oak Park

7, Mauriel Seeberger, 55.47, 10, Portage Northern

8, Christina Dixon, 55.96, 11, Haslett

9, Kamryn Tatum, 56.01, 11, West Bloomfield

10, Sydney Roberts, 56.07, 12, Midland Dow

800 Meters

1, Emmry Ross, 02:00.53, 12, Onsted

2, Sydney Kuhn, 02:06.39, 12, Saginaw Swan Valley

3, Valerie Beeck, 02:10.95, 12, Grand Haven

4, Layla Jordan, 02:11.09, 12, Goodrich

5, Collette Wierks, 02:11.99, 10, Holland West Ottawa

6, Eliza Keith, 02:13.40, 12, Auburn Hills Oakland Christian

7, Allie Nowak, 02:14.11, 12, Johannesburg-Lewiston

8, Addy Smith, 02:14.16, 12, Grand Haven

9, Annie Alkema, 02:14.40, 12, Kalamazoo Central

10, Lane Isom, 02:14.47, 10, Richland Gull Lake

1600 Meters

1, Emmry Ross, 04:46.11, 12, Onsted

2, Valerie Beeck, 04:48.03, 12, Grand Haven

3, Lucy Cook, 04:48.37, 12, Rochester

4, Victoria Garces, 04:48.48, 12, Midland Dow

5, Natasza Dudek, 04:48.87, 9, Ann Arbor Pioneer

6, Helen Sachs, 04:51.97, 12, Holland West Ottawa

7, Emma Hoffman, 04:52.95, 11, Otsego

8, Ella Goodsell, 04:53.47, 11, Romeo

9, Kaelin Hughes, 04:55.10, 12, Livonia Stevenson

10, Katie Berkshire, 04:55.25, 11, Gaylord

3200 Meters

1, Natasza Dudek, 10:03.23, 9, Ann Arbor Pioneer

2, Helen Sachs, 10:09.19, 12, Holland West Ottawa

3, Victoria Garces, 10:15.01, 12, Midland Dow

4, Emma Hoffman, 10:17.08, 11, Otsego

5, Katie Berkshire, 10:30.74, 11, Gaylord

6, Lucy Cook, 10:36.08, 12, Rochester

7, Lillian Deskins, 10:36.28, 12, Romeo

8, Natalia Guaresimo, 10:36.60, 11, Romeo

9, Ella Goodsell, 10:37.24, 11, Romeo

10, Kaelin Hughes, 10:37.40, 12, Livonia Stevenson

100m Hurdles – 33″

1, Laila Hawkins, 13.98, 11, Detroit Cass Tech

2, Carrie VanNoy, 13.99(2.6), 12, Oak Park

3, Molly Brown, 14.05, 12, Addison

4, Mia Barnett, 14.10(1.1), 12, Clinton Twp. Chippewa Valley

5, Jada Wilson, 14.10(-1.2), 12, Belleville

6, Payton Gee, 14.18(1.1), 9, Oak Park

7, Jayda Watson, 14.24(2.6), 12, Oak Park

8, Celeste Davis, 14.28(1.1), 12, Detroit Renaissance

9, Aliyah Ferguson, 14.52, 12, Ann Arbor Huron

10, Brooklyn Harmon, 14.65(4.5), 12, Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg

11, Brooklyn Cotton, 14.65(1.3), 11, Royal Oak

300m Hurdles – 30″

1, Sydney Kuhn, 42.06, 12, Saginaw Swan Valley

2, Jada Wilson, 43.09, 12, Belleville

3, Carrie VanNoy, 43.14, 12, Oak Park

4, Laila Hawkins, 43.58, 11, Detroit Cass Tech

5, Rylie Bacon, 44.02, 12, Detroit Renaissance

6, Molly Brown, 44.24, 12, Addison

7, Natalia Bohn, 44.66, 12, Salem

8, Brooklyn Harmon, 44.81, 12, Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg

9, Lauren Bickerdt, 44.9, 12, Detroit Renaissance

10, Ava Gary, 44.92, 12, Gladwin

4×100 Relay

1, 47.23, Oak Park

2, 47.8, Detroit Renaissance

3, 48.07, East Kentwood

4, 48.28, West Bloomfield

5, 48.35, Sturgis

6, 48.73, Rockford

7, 48.74, Troy Athens

8, 48.85, GR Ottawa Hills

9, 48.91, Belleville

10, 48.93, Portage Northern

4×200 Relay

1, 01:40.02, Oak Park

2, 01:40.40, Detroit Renaissance

3, 01:40.63, Saginaw Heritage

4, 01:41.31, Detroit Cass Tech

5, 01:41.50, East Kentwood

6, 01:42.04, Romeo

7, 01:42.28, Sturgis

8, 01:42.37, West Bloomfield

9, 01:43.07, FHC GR Forest Hills Central

10, 01:43.10, Portage Northern

4×400 Relay

1, 03:48.42, Oak Park

2, 03:55.13, Holland West Ottawa

3, 03:55.64, Detroit Renaissance

4, 03:56.32, Saginaw Swan Valley

5, 03:56.56, Dearborn Divine Child

6, 03:56.93, Detroit Cass Tech

7, 03:57.09, Romeo

8, 03:57.78, Rockford

9, 03:57.82, Ann Arbor Huron

10, 03:58.27, Saginaw Heritage

4×800 Relay

1, 09:11.23Holland West Ottawa

2, 09:16.63Oak Park

3, 09:16.69Romeo

4, 09:17.85, -, Grand Haven

5, 09:18.07Zeeland East

6, 09:19.70Rochester

7, 09:20.19Goodrich

8, 09:20.71Ann Arbor Huron

9, 09:20.99Ann Arbor Pioneer

10, 09:21.84Saline

Shot Put – 4kg

1, Addyson Stiverson, 52′ 10.75″, 10, Montrose

2, Lorelai Zielinski, 50′ 1″, 10, Traverse City Central

3, Cora Williams, 44′ 10″, 12, Ann Arbor Fr Gabriel Richard

4, Leigha Stoepker, 44′ 2″, 12, Jenison

5, Brenna McDonald, 43′ 4″, 12, Schoolcraft

6, Izzy Krause, 43′ 3″, 12, Plymouth

7, Kalia Monroe, 43′ 2″, 12, Eastpointe

8, Aubree Deshetsky, 42′ 1.5″, 11, North Branch

9, Marie Powers, 41′ 7.5″, 10, Coldwater

10, Elizabeth (Izzie) Miller, 41′ 4.5″, 12, BC Harper Creek

Discus – 1kg

1, Lorelai Zielinski, 164′ 9″, 10, Traverse City Central

2, Addyson Stiverson, 153′ 5″, 10, Montrose

3, Leigha Stoepker, 148′ 10″, 12, Jenison

4, Jenna Spitzley, 146′ 1″, 11, Pewamo-Westphalia

5, Jada Ewell, 144′ 5″, 12, Royal Oak

6, Ellie Mendoza, 142′ 4″, 10, Rochester

7, Charlotte Minor, 137′ 10″, 12, Livonia Churchill

8, Olivia Hosford, 137′ 6″, 11, Rockford

9, Elizabeth (Izzie) Miller, 137′ 5″, 12, BC Harper Creek

10, Brenna McDonald, 135′ 5″, 12, Schoolcraft

High Jump

1, Greta Caprathe, 5′ 9″, 12, Rockford

T2, Sarah Pippin, 5′ 7″, 11, Edwardsburg

T2, Ivy Roberts, 5′ 7″, 11, Gaylord

T4, Bella Friddle, 5′ 6″, 10, Hastings

T4, Elli VanDusen, 5′ 6″, 10, Kalamazoo Christian

T4, Sophia Pell, 5′ 6″, 12, Olivet

T4, Alannah Love, 5′ 6″, 10, Lansing Waverly

T4, Nadia Hill, 5′ 6″, 12, Muskegon

T4, Ava Thomas, 5′ 6″, 10, Kalamazoo Christian

T4, Rocsi Ferguson, 5′ 6″, 10, Woodhaven

T4, Ereni Polhamus, 5′ 6″, 11, Comstock

T4, Lauren Sheldon, 5′ 6″, 9, Rochester Hills Stoney Creek

T4, Beth Sweeney, 5′ 6″, 12, Erie Mason

Pole Vault

1, Katie Blue, 12′ 9″, 11, Grand Ledge

2, Izzy(Isabelle) Robbins, 12′ 7″, 11, Grand Haven

T3, Raiden Kipfmiller, 12′ 6″, 11, Dexter

T3, Isabel German, 12′ 6″, 12, Lowell

T3, Evie Mathis, 12′ 6″, 11, Wayland Union

6, Olivia Bagdasarian, 12′ 0″, 10, Lake Orion

T7, Marra Collins, 11′ 9″, 11, Eaton Rapids

T7, Maiya Corrigan, 11′ 9″, 11, Rockford

9, Shaylee McCain, 11′ 7″, 12, Walled Lake Central

T10, Aubree Bowers, 11′ 6″, 10, FHC GR Forest Hills Central

T10, Debbie McCoy, 11′ 6″, 11, Dexter

T10, Rowan Smith, 11′ 6″, 11, Okemos

T10, Calie Griswold, 11′ 6″, 11, Davison

T10, Brooklyn Zylstra, 11′ 6″, 10, East Kentwood

Long Jump

1, Celeste Davis, 18′ 10.25″, 12, Detroit Renaissance

2, Maya Justice, 18′ 5.5″, 12, Woodhaven

3, Ella Grabowski, 18′ 3.5″, 10, Coldwater

4, Leigha Whitman, 18′ 3″, 10, Stevensville Lakeshore

T5, Sadie Dykstra, 18′ 2″, 11, Yale

T5, Raquel Walker, 18′ 2″, 9, Muskegon Reeths-Puffer

7, Greta Caprathe, 18′ 1.25″, 12, Rockford

T8, Fiona Kane, 18′ 1″, 11, Dearborn Edsel Ford

T8, Aubrey Wilson, 18′ 1″, 10, Dearborn Divine Child

10, Mirra Fenlon, 17′ 10.5″, 12, Zeeland East

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Hall Of Fame Spotlight

By: Stephen Gorchov Story Links 2025 Hofstra Athletics Hall of Fame Brochure Purchase Tickets/Sponsorships Leading up to the 2025 Hofstra Athletics Hall of Fame and Golf Outing on Monday, June 9, GoHofstra.com will feature one of the six individuals being inducted in the Class of 2025. Today, former Hofstra women’s lacrosse standout Kimberly Hillier is […]

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By: Stephen Gorchov

Leading up to the 2025 Hofstra Athletics Hall of Fame and Golf Outing on Monday, June 9, GoHofstra.com will feature one of the six individuals being inducted in the Class of 2025. Today, former Hofstra women’s lacrosse standout Kimberly Hillier is featured.

The Class of 2025 includes: Kimberly Hillier (women’s lacrosse), Robert McKeon (extraordinary service to Hofstra athletics), Mike Miller (baseball), Michael Todd (men’s soccer), Kelsie Wills (volleyball), and Colonel E. David Woycik, Jr. (extraordinary service to Hofstra athletics).

The Hofstra Athletics Hall of Fame and Golf Outing will take place at The Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor, New York. You can contact the Athletic Development Office at (516) 463-4919 or prideclub@hofstra.edu for more information.

A women’s lacrosse student-athlete from 2004 to 2007, Hillier is one of only four two-time All-Americans in team history. She was an IWLCA Second Team All-American in 2006 and a third team selection in 2007 after leading the Pride to its second-ever NCAA Championship appearance. In addition, she was the first Hofstra student-athlete in Hofstra’s Colonial Athletic Association history to be named All-CAA First Team in all four years. Hillier was also the 2004 CAA Rookie of the Year and a member of the CAA 25th Anniversary Team. A former member of the United States National Team, Hillier currently ranks fourth all-time at Hofstra in points (215), tied for third in assists (82), fifth in goals (133), ninth in ground balls (120), and seventh in draw controls (143). Following graduation, Hillier embarked on a coaching career and now serves as a private trainer and coach.

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Pellicoro Advances to 800m Quarterfinals at Regionals

Story Links COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The second day of the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field West Regional saw Laura Pellicoro move on to the quarterfinals in the women’s 800m, while freshman Juliette Forstrom concluded her outstanding season in the 10,000m semifinal with a top-25 finish. […]

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COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The second day of the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field West Regional saw Laura Pellicoro move on to the quarterfinals in the women’s 800m, while freshman Juliette Forstrom concluded her outstanding season in the 10,000m semifinal with a top-25 finish.

Laura Pellicoro advanced to the quarterfinal round after winning her heat with a time of 2:03.55. Her performance was the fastest in her section and secured one of the automatic qualifying spots among six total heats. She will return to the track on Saturday in the quarterfinal to earn a trip to the Championships in Eugene, Ore.

Tomorrow, Mark Milner returns to the track after advancing from the 1,500m first round. Giuliano Scasso enters the 3,000m Steeplechase Quarterfinal with a qualifying time of 8:44.36 while Matt Strangio, seeded 6th with a time of 13:24.14, takes the line in Men’s 5,000m Semifinals.

2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships West First Round
College Station, Texas (E.B. Cushing Stadium)
May 28-31, 2025

Wednesday, May 28

Men’s 1,500m First Round

8. Mark Milner, 3:46.65

44. Jonas Price, 3:58.32

Men’s 10,000m Semifinals

32. Jona Bodirsky, 29:23.75

46. Bradley Peloquin, 31:12.92

Thursday, May 29

Women’s 800m First Round

3. Laura Pellicoro, 2:03.55

Women’s 10,000m Semifinals

24. Juliette Forstrom, 35:09.34

Friday, May 30

Men’s 1,500m Quarterfinal, 3:15 PM (PT)

8. Mark Milner, 3:46.65

Men’s 3,000m Steeplechase Quarterfinals, 3:40 PM (PT)

31. Giuliano Scasso, 8:44.36

Men’s 5,000m Semifinals, 6:10 PM (PT)

6. Matt Strangio, 13:24.14

Saturday, May 31

Women’s 800 Quarterfinal, 5:05 PM (PT)

3. Laura Pellicoro, 2:03.55

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Former North Park Coach to be Inducted into SCB Hall of Fame

Story Links CHICAGO, Ill. — On October 31, former North Park University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Dan McCarrell will be inducted into the Small College Basketball (SCB) Hall of Fame. McCarrell, a three-time National Association of Basketball Coaches Coach of the Year (1978–80), will be honored in Lakeland, Florida, alongside 11 other members of the […]

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Former North Park Coach to be Inducted into SCB Hall of Fame

CHICAGO, Ill. — On October 31, former North Park University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Dan McCarrell will be inducted into the Small College Basketball (SCB) Hall of Fame. McCarrell, a three-time National Association of Basketball Coaches Coach of the Year (1978–80), will be honored in Lakeland, Florida, alongside 11 other members of the class of 2025.

“Dan McCarrell’s legacy in basketball is one of excellence, leadership, and unwavering dedication,” said John Born, North Park’s athletics director. “His impact on the game and the players he has mentored is immeasurable. Being inducted into the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame is a well-deserved honor recognizing his extraordinary contributions to the sport.”

McCarrell led then-North Park College to three consecutive national championships from 1978–80. He was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1985 and North Park’s Viking Hall of Fame in 1988. He was also named the NCAA Division III Coach of the Decade for the 1970s at the national tournament banquet in 1980. He coached nine All-Americans, and four of his players were selected in the National Basketball Association draft.

“Coach McCarrell being inducted to the SCB Hall of Fame is another testament to what he’s built at North Park,” said current Head Men’s Basketball Coach Edwind McGhee. “Anytime we talk about the history and tradition of this program, Coach McCarell and his teams are our gold standard. This is a well-deserved honor for him and his family.”

As a North Park student-athlete, McCarrell was a men’s basketball team captain during the 1960–61 season. In 17 seasons coaching the Vikings, his teams compiled a 295–159 record and played in six NCAA tournaments, boasting a tournament record of 17–4. North Park’s three consecutive titles are matched only by the University of California, Los Angeles. They remain the only teams to win three consecutive national titles at any level of college basketball. McCarrell’s 1979 team was the first Division III basketball team to win back-to-back national titles.

This marks the ninth class inducted into the Small College Basketball National Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place at Florida Southern College.

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Kolbe Advances to Women’s 800m Quarterfinals at NCAA Outdoor Track and Field East Region First Round

Story Links JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Smilla Kolbe cruised in her heat to notch an automatic qualifying spot into the quarterfinals of the women’s 800m at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field East Region First Round on Thursday afternoon at Visit Jax Track at Hodges Stadium. Kolbe ran her way to […]

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Smilla Kolbe cruised in her heat to notch an automatic qualifying spot into the quarterfinals of the women’s 800m at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field East Region First Round on Thursday afternoon at Visit Jax Track at Hodges Stadium.

Kolbe ran her way to a first-place finish in her heat and fifth overall among the top 48 runners in the East region. She clocked in at 2:02.29 to be one of 24 athletes to advance to Saturday’s round of 800m races.

“Smilla [Kolbe] looked very smooth today,” said head coach Jeff Pigg. “She controlled the race and continues her mission to compete at the finals.”

The senior is one top-12 time away from clinching back-to-back appearances in the women’s 800m at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. She also one step closer to potentially earning First Team All-American honors in both indoor and outdoor for the 800m race in the same season.

Ella Chandler followed Kolbe in the next heat of the 800m race, where she notched 2:07.67 to be sixth in her heat. It was the first time in program history for the women’s squad that two Ospreys qualified for the national regional round in the same event.

“Ella [Chandler] famines a lot of experience throughout the last few weeks of the season,” Pigg continued. “Today was another big step in her development. She now knows she can run at this level.”

Kolbe will move on to the quarterfinal round of the women’s 800m, which will take place on Saturday, May 31, at 7:05 p.m., hosted at Visit Jax Track at Hodges Stadium. The top 12 times will advance to Eugene, Ore., with the top three from each heat automatically qualifying plus the next three heats.

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