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Victory Christian junior Tucker Fox (boys basketball) connected on eight 3-pointers and finished with 26 points in the Storm’s win over Auburndale. For the season, he is averaging 15.1 points and 4.7 rebounds. Auburndale senior Cailyn Rowe (girls weightlifting) won at 183 with total lifts of 345 pounds (Traditional) and 350 pounds (Olympic) at the […]

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Victory Christian junior Tucker Fox (boys basketball) connected on eight 3-pointers and finished with 26 points in the Storm’s win over Auburndale. For the season, he is averaging 15.1 points and 4.7 rebounds.

Auburndale senior Cailyn Rowe (girls weightlifting) won at 183 with total lifts of 345 pounds (Traditional) and 350 pounds (Olympic) at the county meet.

So who is No. 1? Let us know. Vote now for the top performer in Polk County. The poll will be open until noon on Friday. Bartow junior Ja’kylen Crossley (boys basketball) scored 33 points in a victory over Lake Gibson. He shot 57 percent form the field, including 54 percent from 3-point range on 7-of-13 shooting. For the season, he is averaging 16.8 points.

Auburndale senior Alaney Hancock (girls weightlifting) had total lifts of 280 pounds (Traditional) and  270 pounds (Olympic) to win twice at 119 pounds at the county meet. Haines City’s Zebriella Canaday (girls basketball) scored a season-high 18 points and added four assists and four steals in the Hornets’ three-point victory over Ocoee. For the season, she is averaging 10.4 points, 5.5 assists and 5.1 steals.

Lakeland senior Rhyan Parrish (girls weightlifting) had total lifts of 320 pounds and 300 pounds to win at 139 in Traditional and Olympic at the county meet. This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Vote Now: Girls weightlifters lead this week’s Tremendous 10 poll

Lake Wales senior Majesta Arnold (girls weightlifting) was the top lifter in both the Traditional and Olympic competitions at the Polk County Girls Weightlifting Championship. She won both competitions at 110 pounds with total lifts of 285 pounds and 245 pounds. She led Lake Wales to both team titles. 

All Saints junior Kaya Carll (girls soccer) scored the only goal in All Saints’ 1-0 victory over George Jenkins and finished the week with two goals and three assists. For the season, she has 14 goals and 10 assists. Senior Majesta Arnold led Lake Wales to a pair of team titles at the Polk County Girls Weightlifting Championship and was one of many top performers, who are in the first Tremendous 10 poll of 2025. There also were outstanding performances in boys basketball, boys soccer and girls soccer.

Victory Christian’s Hayden Fullwood scored three goals and added two assists in wins over Santa Fe Catholic and Lake Wales. For the season, she has nine goals and four assists. Lakeland Christian senior Avery Cassell (boys soccer) scored four goals in two wins and now has 11 goals and three assists.

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MEAC Set to Host the 2025 Outdoor Track and Field Championships

Story Links NORFOLK, Va. (May 7, 2025) – The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) will host the 2025 Outdoor Track & Field Championships at William “Dick” Price Stadium on the campus of Norfolk State University.  Saturday’s action will be streamed live on ESPN+, beginning at 1 p.m. The broadcast will begin with the women’s […]

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NORFOLK, Va. (May 7, 2025) – The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) will host the 2025 Outdoor Track & Field Championships at William “Dick” Price Stadium on the campus of Norfolk State University. 

Saturday’s action will be streamed live on ESPN+, beginning at 1 p.m. The broadcast will begin with the women’s and men’s 4×100-meter relays, and the day will conclude with the 4×400-meter relays starting at 4:35 p.m. 

The Howard women’s team is striving for its fourth straight Outdoor Track & Field Championship, while the Norfolk State Spartans men’s team are also in pursuit of their fourth consecutive title, continuing a winning streak that began in 2022. 

Competition will begin on Thursday, May 15, at 1:00 p.m. with the start of the men’s decathlon. The first medals of the championship will be awarded in the men’s and women’s discus, high jump, and 10,000-meter run following the completion of each event. 

Friday’s session will be filled with preliminary competition, and the second set of medals will be awarded immediately following the completion of the men’s and women’s long jump, shot put, hammer throw, and 3,000-meter steeplechase events. 

The men’s and women’s championship trophies and Outstanding Performer awards will be presented following the final events on Championship Saturday. 

To view the schedule or get more information, visit the MEAC Outdoor Track & Field Championship Central page.  

About the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference 

The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) is in its 54th year of intercollegiate competition with the 2024-25 academic school year. Located in Norfolk, Va., the MEAC is made up of eight outstanding historically black institutions across the Atlantic coastline: Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Central University and South Carolina State University. 

                                                                               



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TALLAHASSEE – Florida State’s head softball coach Lonni Alameda was named the ACC Coach of the Year on Wednesday morning. Seven Seminoles also earned a spot on the All-ACC Teams. Jazzy Francik, Jahni Kerr and Isa Torres were all named to All-ACC First Team. Katie Dack, Ashtyn Danley and Michaela Edenfield were named to the All-ACC Second […]

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TALLAHASSEE – Florida State’s head softball coach Lonni Alameda was named the ACC Coach of the Year on Wednesday morning. Seven Seminoles also earned a spot on the All-ACC Teams. Jazzy FrancikJahni Kerr and Isa Torres were all named to All-ACC First Team. Katie Dack, Ashtyn Danley and Michaela Edenfield were named to the All-ACC Second Team, and Kennedy Harp was named to the All-ACC Third Team. 

Coach Alameda picks up her seventh ACC Coach of the Year award after leading the Noles to another ACC Regular Season Championship while also battling breast cancer. FSU finished 18-3 in ACC play and did not drop a single series in conference play on its way to a 15th ACC Regular Season Championship. FSU outscored its opponents 172-72. Alameda was also instrumental in managing a pitching staff that ranks first in the ACC in ERA. 

Francik was phenomenal for FSU in ACC play. Francik had a conference-low 1.40 ERA in 35 innings and a perfect 5-0 record. In her last two starts against ACC teams, Francik has thrown 12 scoreless innings and allowed just two hits including pitching a no-hitter at No. 15 Virginia Tech last week. Francik was also named to the ACC All-Freshman Team.

Kerr picked up her second First Team All-ACC honor of her career as the senior from Mableton, Georgia, started hot and never slowed down in ACC play. Kerr finished conference play with a .456 average, four home runs and 23 RBI. Kerr drove in a run in eight consecutive games from April 11-May 3. Her eight-game RBI streak is tied for the third-longest in school history. 

Torres was Ms. Consistent at the top of FSU’s lineup to earn first team honors. Torres hit .456 for FSU in ACC play with two home runs and 19 RBI. Torres struck out just once in 79 at bats in ACC play and was a perfect 4-for-4 on the base paths. 

Dack was a breakout player for FSU this season as she earned her first All-ACC honors of her career. Dack led the team with five home runs in ACC play while driving in 23 runs. Dack .377 in conference play and slugged .672. 

Danley took another step in the circle for the Noles this season to earn second team honors for the second consecutive season. Danley was a perfect 6-0 in ACC play with a 2.39 ERA in 41 innings. She also recorded two saves in ACC play.

Edenfield became a four-time All-ACC honoree on Wednesday as she picked up second team honors for the third time in her career. Edenfield hit .339 in ACC play with four home runs and 19 RBI. Edenfield has been terrific getting on base with a team-leading .519 on base percentage thanks to a team-high 18 walks in ACC play. 

Harp was one of the biggest surprises for the Seminole lineup as she earned her first All-ACC honors. Harp hit .345 in 18 games with two home runs and 11 RBI to go along with six stolen bases. 

The Seminoles will be back in action tomorrow at 11 a.m. in the Quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament against either Georgia Tech or Cal. 

For updated and exclusive content, follow the Seminoles on X (FSU_Softball), Instagram (fsusoftball) and Facebook (Florida State Seminoles Softball). 

Player of the Year: Cori McMillan, VT, Sr., OF

Pitcher of the Year: Reese Basinger, Clemson, Sr., RHP

Defensive Player of the Year: Thessa Malau’ulu, Duke, Gr., UTL

Freshman of the Year: Macey Cintron, Clemson, Fr., RHP

Coach of the Year: Lonni Alameda, Florida State

 

All-Freshman:

Mia Phillips, California

Macey Cintron, Clemson

Marian Collins, Clemson

Jazzy Francik, Florida State

Alyssa Willer, Georgia Tech

Gracyn Tucker, Georgia Tech

Char Lorenz, Louisville

Caroline O’Brien, Notre Dame

Joie Economides, Stanford

Jordan Lynch, Virginia Tech

 

First-Team:

Jordan Stephens, Boston College

Lagi Quiroga, California

Maddie Moore, Clemson

Reese Basinger, Clemson

Alex Brown, Clemson

Macey Cintron, Clemson

Aminah Vega, Duke

Isa Torres, Florida State

Jahni Kerr, Florida State

Jazzy Francik, Florida State

Kat Rodriguez, North Carolina

River Mahler, Stanford

Eden Bigham, Virginia

Jade Hylton, Virginia

Cori McMillan, Virginia Tech

Michelle Chatfield, Virginia Tech

 

Second-Team:

Tianna Bell, California

Ana Gold, Duke

Dani Drogemuller, Duke

DAuna Jennings, Duke

Thessa Malauulu, Duke

Michaela Edenfield, Florida State

Katie Dack, Florida State

Ashtyn Danley, Florida State

Char Lorenz, Louisville

Kyra Chan, Stanford

Emily Jones, Stanford

Alyssa Houston, Stanford

Macee Eaton, Virginia

Kylie Aldridge, Virginia Tech

 

Third-Team:

Brooke McCubbin, Clemson

Jamison Brockenbrough, Clemson

Kennedy Harp, Florida State

Alyssa Willer, Georgia Tech

Taylor Ensley, NC State

Hannah Church, NC State

Carlie Myrtle, North Carolina

Addison Amaral, Notre Dame

Jade Berry, Stanford

Joie Economides, Stanford

Taryn Kern, Stanford

Jordan Lynch, Virginia Tech

Emma Lemley, Virginia Tech

Zoe Yaeger, Virginia Tech

Emma Mazzarone, Virginia Tech

 

 



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PennLive journalists win national awards in sports, news, photo, video & podcasts

A bear plunging from a tree. Insightful high school football discussions. Video chronicling the gridiron “battle of the Burg.” Breaking news on Beaver Stadium going big. Exposing questionable contracts in Dauphin County. And a full menu of hot takes in a collection of sports columns. This diverse list of 2024 content highlighting PennLive’s full array […]

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A bear plunging from a tree. Insightful high school football discussions. Video chronicling the gridiron “battle of the Burg.” Breaking news on Beaver Stadium going big. Exposing questionable contracts in Dauphin County. And a full menu of hot takes in a collection of sports columns.

This diverse list of 2024 content highlighting PennLive’s full array of digital journalism offerings was recently recognized with national awards bestowed by several prestigious organizations in competitions with entries from across the country.

In announcing the company’s award haul, PennLive’s Senior Director of Content Teresa Bonner said:

“The national awards PennLive received showcase the variety of work we do, and the quality of work by our talented staff. The awards recognize breaking news coverage and investigative reporting; our high school football podcast, and Penn State football commentary; and our visual reporting — T.J. Smith’s fine video on the Harrisburg-Bishop McDevitt rivalry and Sean Simmers amazing photo of a tranquilized bear being caught as he fell from a tree.”

Specifically, Simmers earned second place in spot news photography as part of the 91st National Headliner Awards contest for his image entitled, “Bear Falling from Tree.”

The same organization awarded a second place in the digital sports podcast category to the “PA High School Football Report” podcast featuring reporters Brian Linder, Eric Epler and Dan Sostek and produced by Megan Lavey-Heaton. The same podcast was recognized with three statewide awards in the 2003 and 2004.

PennLive was recognized with four awards from the Associated Press Sports Editors, considered by many to be the most prestigious sports journalism organization in the U.S.

PennLive received a Top 10 win for digital portfolio, judged on the overall quality and presentation of sports websites, including multimedia elements. PennLive’s entry featured

  • A story on Bishop McDevitt QB Stone Saunders being named PennLive Player of the Year
  • Coverage of the District 3 5A football championship between Bishop McDevitt and Exeter
  • A look at an award coveted by Penn State football players but little known to the rest of the world
  • A video feature on the renewed rivalry between Harrisburg and Bishop McDevitt high schools
  • PennZone: PennLive’s high school football watch-along, postgame show

The “Battle of the Burg,” video, about the renewed high school football rivalry between Harrisburg and Bishop McDevitt, led to a Top 5 award in Excellence in Video (Division C) for videographer T.J. Smith.

Reporter Charlie Thompson ranked fourth among the Top 10 in Breaking News (Division C) for his story on the Penn State Trustees green-lighting a major, multi-million-dollar renovation of Beaver Stadium.

And retired sports columnist David Jones placed eighth in the Top 10 (Division C) for a collection of his columns, including well-reasoned ruminations on O.J. Simpson, Caitlin Clark, Coach Dawn Staley and his parting wishes for his favorite sports event, the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

Finally, as previously announced, investigative reporter Juliette Rihl has been named a local news finalist for the national Livingston Award for her work exposing questionable contracts in Dauphin County. The award honors journalists under the age of 35 for outstanding achievement.

Rihl is one of 19 finalists for the award, with the winner to be announced at a June 10 ceremony in New York. The honor is based on three stories she wrote about former Dauphin County Commissioner Jeff Haste, including a story about a $2 million dollar contract awarded to a friend of Haste who had no experience; a story about Haste approving funding to a tourism bureau where his wife worked; and a story about Haste collecting a $60,000 salary for a job with a questionable purpose.

Prior to joining PennLive last year, Rihl was part of a team of 24 student-journalists at Arizona State University’s Cronkite School who contributed reporting, data collection and analysis to a larger collaboration among multiple journalism organizations looking into the use of lethal restraint by police. The resulting project, entitled “Lethal Restraint,” was listed as a finalist for a 2025 Pulitzer Prize in investigative reporting.

Summing up the impact of all the national honors, Bonner said, “Every day I’m impressed by the dedication of our staff, and the quality of work they produce, and it’s gratifying to see that recognized with these awards.”



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Story Links The Hillsdale College men’s track and field team opened up a frenzied final week of competition to try and qualify for the NCAA DII Outdoor Championships at its home track on Wednesday, hosting Hillsdale’s annual Last Chance Meet. Hillsdale had several strong performances, though no new or improved provisional marks […]

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The Hillsdale College men’s track and field team opened up a frenzied final week of competition to try and qualify for the NCAA DII Outdoor Championships at its home track on Wednesday, hosting Hillsdale’s annual Last Chance Meet.

Hillsdale had several strong performances, though no new or improved provisional marks in the competition. Leading the way was junior Ben Haas, who remains the top mark in NCAA DII in the hammer throw. Haas took second on Wednesday behind professional thrower and past NCAA DII National Champion Austin Combs, with a throw of 66.14 meters, a provisional qualifying mark but short of his nation-leading best throw of 67.21 meters this season. Haas also placed fifth in the shot put with a throw of 16.04 meters.

The Chargers got another runner-up finish in the pole vault from junior Connor McCormick, who cleared 4.71 meters to take second, while on the track Hillsdale had four of the top five placers in the 5,000m run, led by a 1-2 finish from Zach Self in a collegiate best time of 15:49.55 and Daniel Johnson in a collegiate best time of 15:55.62. Thomas Holm also took fourth in 16:58.25 and Johnathan Dys finished fifth in 17:11.14.

Hillsdale also had four placers in the 800m run, led by senior Richie Johnston, who took fourth in the 800m run in a personal best time of 1:55.70. Rhys Woodard placed sixth in 2:01.94 for the Chargers, Nathaniel Osborne took seventh in a collegiate best of 2:03.23, and Noah Gazmin placed eighth in a collegiate best time of 2:05.57. Gazmin and Osborne also teamed with Mark Masaka and Caleb Youngstedt to place second in the 4x400m relay with a time of 3:40.58.

Also for the Chargers, John Ahrabi was runner-up in the 3,000m steeplechase with a new personal best time of 10:37.23, and Hillsdale had two placers in the long jump, with Ryan Van Havel taking fifth with a personal best mark of 6.15 meters and Christian Hinrichs placing sixth in 6.03 meters. Jackson Childress took sixth in the discus with a throw of 47.01 meters, and Zealand Tarrant placed eighth in the 400m hurdles with a personal best time of 55.83.

The home meet might be over but the week is just beginning for the Chargers, who will be active through Sunday trying to get athletes qualified for the NCAA DII National Meet. Hillsdale has athletes competing at the University of Michigan on Friday, in Portland, Oregon on Saturday, and at Grand Valley State on Sunday trying to get marks and times that will ensure their spot at the national championships.

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West Coast Conference Rowing Round Up – May 7

Story Links SAN BRUNO, Calif. – All West Coast Conference rowing programs are preparing for the 2025 West Coast Conference Rowing Championship. Washington State and Oregon State’s varsity eight boats won Heluva Good Dip Crew of the Week honors the past two weeks. The Cougars competed in the Lake Wheeler Invite while the […]

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SAN BRUNO, Calif. – All West Coast Conference rowing programs are preparing for the 2025 West Coast Conference Rowing Championship.

Washington State and Oregon State’s varsity eight boats won Heluva Good Dip Crew of the Week honors the past two weeks. The Cougars competed in the Lake Wheeler Invite while the Beavers took home victory in their home regatta. 

In The Rankings

Oregon State is the only West Coast Conference team currently ranked. The Beavers are ranked 20th in the latest Pocock CRCA Coaches’ poll. Oregon State has been ranked all season.

This Week

All programs are idle this week as they prepare for the 2025 West Coast Conference Rowing Championships at Lake Natoma in Gold River, Calif. The championship takes place from May 16-17, with heat races on Friday and the petite and grand finals on Saturday. The finals on Saturday will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Last Time Out

Several WCC programs have been competing all over the country these last few weeks.

Gonzaga’s varsity eight most recently competed in the Wheeler Invite, facing off against the likes of Duke and Virginia. The Bulldogs finished with a time of 6:30.43 as they faced off against some of the top programs in the country. 

Creighton set records in Kansas City in its most recent set of races. Both the first and second varsity eight recorded program records. Creighton’s first varsity eight finished with a time of 7:42.33 while the second varsity eight followed up with a time of 7:46.68.

Santa Clara last competed in the WIRA’s at Lake Natoma, where the varsity eight logged a time of 7:07.46. The Broncos would go on to win the novice four race later in the event.

Washington State also last raced at the Lake Wheeler invitational, where the varsity eight boat placed fourth. The Cougars beat nationally ranked North Carolina in that race after facing off against other ranked competition. Washington State was named Heluva Good Dip West Coast Conference Crew of the Week for its efforts after that weekend.

Oregon State recently was named Heluva Good Dip West Coast Conference Crew of the Week for the fourth time this season, the most weekly honors of any boat this season. Oregon State’s varsity eight has now topped ranked opponents in four straight regattas. 

Saint Mary’s last raced in Chula Vista against San Diego and UC San Diego. The Gaels’ first varsity eight boat picked up their first win of the event, defeating San Diego by open water, with a time of 7:07.78. In the second race amidst windier conditions, Saint Mary’s varsity eight finished ahead of UC San Diego for its second win of the weekend.

San Diego was last in the water at the Oregon State Invite at Dexter Lake. The Toreros’ varsity eight placed fourth in its race with a time of 7:15.79 while USD’s second varsity four had a nice showing with a second-place finish in their race with a time of 8:04.16.

Portland took second in all of its races in the WIRA’s at Lake Natoma. The varsity eight started things off for the Pilots, finishing second to the Sacramento State Hornets with a time of 6:48.546. 

Sacramento State also last competed at the Oregon State Invite at Dexter Lake. The Hornets were coming off a medal at the WIRA’s and placed third behind nationally ranked Oregon State and USC. Sacramento State’s varsity eight had a time of 7:02.95.

 



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Make no mistake (and yes, it may sound like a cliché to say), but there is still something special about going to “the old ballgame.” Here in Chicago and our surrounding area, there are plenty of options, and that doesn’t mean it has to be just the Cubs and White Sox. Minor league professional baseball […]

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Make no mistake (and yes, it may sound like a cliché to say), but there is still something special about going to “the old ballgame.” Here in Chicago and our surrounding area, there are plenty of options, and that doesn’t mean it has to be just the Cubs and White Sox.

Minor league professional baseball games are a wonderful way to spend a weekend or weekday afternoon or evening.Fans can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and  the ability to stretch out and not be all crowded. The seats are much closer to the field than in the major league parks, and thanks to the size of the stadiums, it’s easy to see and hear all the sights and sounds of the game—up close and personal. 

Not to mention the smells…oh yes, especially the smells! Almost all minor league parks have a multitude of unique and delicious food offerings, and they are usually readily available, without the long lines and waiting of big league ballparks. Prices are a little easier on the pocketbook as well!

The players are playing (depending on the version of minor league baseball you are watching)either forpure love of the game, or for that shot to move up the ladder and get that much closer to the major leagues.  Either way, it makes for maximum hustle and effort by players at all times.

Overall, it is just a pleasant and relaxing way to enjoy the great game of baseball. 

Note:  Fortunately for us here in Chicago, thereis no lack of options for baseball fans to check out this more affordable and enjoyable way to experience our national pastime.

Listed below are some of our local area teams:

Schaumburg Boomers:  Opened play on May 8. Located in Schaumburg.  Mascot: Coop The Boomer. They play in the Frontier League.

Kane County Cougars: Opened play on May 8. Located in Geneva.  Mascot: Ozzie T Cougar. They play in the Midwest league.

The Chicago Dogs:  Opened play on May 3. They play out of Rosemont.  Mascot: Squeeze and Ketchup. They play in the AmericanAssociation of Professional Baseball.

Joliet Slammers: Opened play May 7. They play out of (hold the suspense) …Joliet!  Mascot: Spikes and J.L. Bird. They play in the Frontier League

Windy City Thunderbolts: Opened play May 8. Their home field is in Crestwood.  Mascot:  Boomer. They alsoplay in the Frontier League

As a complete aside: Minor league teams are often known for their creative team names. Here are some examples from teams across the country: 

The Augusta Greenjackets, the Toledo Mud Hens, the Vermont Lake Monsters, the Montgomery Biscuits, the Fort Wayne TinCaps, the Savannah Sand Gnats, the Richmond Flying Squirrels, the Chattanooga Look Outs, or my personal favorite, the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs.

If you get a chance this summer, get out to a ballgame and check it out.  You will find what many have: Minor league baseball is the best!

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