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Men’s Hockey Adds Cory Schneider as Assistant Coach
Story Links TROY, NY – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and C. Lloyd Bauer ’55 Endowed Men’s Varsity Ice Hockey Coach Eric Lang have announced that Cory Schneider will be joining the RPI bench as an assistant coach ahead of the 2025-26 season. Schneider arrives in Troy following three seasons at Clarkson University, where […]

TROY, NY – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and C. Lloyd Bauer ’55 Endowed Men’s Varsity Ice Hockey Coach Eric Lang have announced that Cory Schneider will be joining the RPI bench as an assistant coach ahead of the 2025-26 season.
Schneider arrives in Troy following three seasons at Clarkson University, where he was a integral part of the Golden Knights’ coaching staff, including key roles in recruiting, player development, and power play management. Schneider’s power play units have ranked top-10 nationally three times in the past five seasons. (2024-25 at Clarkson – tied for 6th in the country (25.7%), 2021-22 at AIC – 5th in the country (25.9%), 2020-21 at AIC – 8th in the country (23.6%).
Prior to his time at Clarkson, Schneider spent three seasons alongside Lang at American International College (AIC), where he helped the Yellow Jackets claim three consecutive Atlantic Hockey Championships.
“Cory is one of the brightest and most promising young coaches in college hockey, renowned for his exceptional recruiting skills and relentless work ethic,” said Coach Lang. “With a proven championship pedigree, he understands what it takes to build a winning, championship-caliber team. We are ecstatic he is part of our RPI family, we are lucky to have him on board.”
From 2017 to 2019, Schneider served as an assistant coach at the University of Massachusetts-Boston. During his tenure, the Beacons won the New England Hockey Conference (NEHC) regular season title and earned the program’s first-ever berth in the NCAA Division III Tournament. He began his coaching career as a volunteer assistant at the Wentworth Institute of Technology from 2015 to 2017.
A four-year member of the Ohio State men’s hockey program, Schneider appeared in 112 games for the Buckeyes from 2008 to 2012. He was a team captain as a senior and was recognized as a three-time Big Ten All-Academic honoree. He earned the conference’s Sportsmanship Award in 2011 and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Schneider also played professionally in the ECHL with the Fort Wayne Komets and Cincinnati Cyclones, and in the CHL with the Fort Worth Brahmas.
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Cohen Named To Spring Deans’ List At Nebraska
Ellie Madison Cohen, of Northbrook, has been named to the Deans’ List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the spring semester of the 2024-25 academic year. Cohen, a sophomore majoring in computer science, was named to the Dean’s List for the College of Engineering.
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2025 Spring Semester President’s List Honorees Announced At Iowa
More than 1,250 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the president’s list for the 2025 spring semester. Students from Northbrook making the list include:
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Graduates from Archdiocesan High Schools Head to Collegiate Athletics – CatholicPhilly
By CatholicPhilly Staff • Posted June 24, 2025 A total of 288 graduating senior student-athletes from archdiocesan high schools will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level in the 2025–2026 academic year. These students will compete across a wide range of sports including football, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, track and field, cross country, softball, baseball, […]

A total of 288 graduating senior student-athletes from archdiocesan high schools will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level in the 2025–2026 academic year.
These students will compete across a wide range of sports including football, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, track and field, cross country, softball, baseball, field hockey, wrestling, volleyball, golf, cheerleading, swimming, gymnastics, crew, acrobatics and tumbling, dance, and ice hockey.
Below is the full listing of student-athletes and the colleges or universities they will attend.
ARCHBISHOP CARROLL
- Bridget Archbold, Girls’ Basketball – The Catholic University of America
- Michael Bugler, Track & Field – Muhlenberg College
- Ryan Cook, Boys’ Soccer – Goldey–Beacom College
- Pete Cudjoe, Football – Millersville University
- Nick D’Alicandro, Football – Stevenson University
- Jason DiRita, Golf – Albright College
- Dakotah Johnson, Softball – East Stroudsburg University
- Omar Johnson, Football – Wheeling University
- Grace Kucia, Girls’ Lacrosse – Neumann University
- Madison Long, Softball – Caldwell University
- Maddie McFillin, Girls’ Basketball – United States Air Force Academy
- Matt McGaughey, Football – Ursinus College
- Olivia Nardi, Girls’ Basketball – Ursinus College
- Brooke Olender, Girls’ Basketball – University of Scranton
- Kate O’Neill, Girls’ Lacrosse – Villanova University
- Tory Quintois, Acrobatics & Tumbling – La Salle University
- Mei Rader, Girls’ Lacrosse – Drexel University
- Claire Sexton, Girls’ Lacrosse – William & Mary
- Ava Talago, Girls’ Lacrosse – Canisius University
- Jalyn Tidwell, Baseball – Erskine College
- Sophia Verglinhieri, Girls’ Soccer – Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
- Dana Williams, Crew – La Salle University
ARCHBISHOP RYAN
- Rylee Baird, Field Hockey – Gwynedd Mercy University
- Drew Bark, Boys’ Soccer – Gwynedd Mercy University
- Isabella Baron, Softball – Widener University
- Peyton Barton, Boys’ Soccer – Penn State Abington
- Molly Botthof, Field Hockey/Track & Field – Gwynedd Mercy University
- Francesca Brunkel, Girls’ Flag Football – Immaculata University
- Carter Buccello, Football – Delaware Valley University
- Alexis Byrne, Girls’ Lacrosse – Western New England University
- Kaitlyn Cannon, Girls’ Flag Football – Holy Family University
- Shawn Dixon, Boys’ Soccer – Penn State Abington
- Madelyn Grier, Girls’ Bowling – Holy Family University
- Hayden Johnston, Girls’ Soccer/Lacrosse – Chestnut Hill College
- Brianna Kolodij, Field Hockey/Lacrosse – Immaculata University
- Riley Lukach, Girls’ Soccer – Drexel University
- Kate MacAlister, Swimming – Lock Haven University
- Willette Makor, Girls’ Flag Football – Holy Family University
- Jake Marchesano, Baseball – University of Delaware
- Moira Maw, Softball – Chestnut Hill College
- Connor McLaughlin, Track & Field – Holy Family University
- Adrianna Moffo, Cheerleading – La Salle University
- Damien Morgan, Football/Lacrosse – Widener University
- Hugh Owens V, Football – Eastern University
- Dave Perez, Baseball – West Virginia University
- Jaide Quarles, Ice Hockey – Stevenson University
- Brandon Russell, Boys’ Basketball – Saint Francis University
- Angelina Salera, Girls’ Volleyball – Alvernia University
- Lailah Scarborough Nguyen, Cheerleading – La Salle University
- Tori Shamanow, Girls’ Volleyball – DeSales University
- Arianna Shinholster, Girls’ Flag Football – Neumann University
- Mikayla Steger, Field Hockey – Neumann University
- Madison Velez, Softball – Alvernia University
- Sarah Wright, Cheerleading – Widener University
ARCHBISHOP WOOD
- Sophia Azzarano, Softball – Delaware Valley University
- Jason Baldwin, Football – Ursinus College
- Richard Bayachek, Baseball – Stockton University
- John Bogdan, Baseball – Alvernia University
- Sage Bost, Girls’ Soccer – Seton Hill University
- James Casey, Baseball – Stockton University
- Jack Costello, Baseball – Bucks County Community College
- Joseph DeAngelis, Cross Country/Track & Field – DeSales University
- Davis Deihl, Football – Ursinus College
- Deven Demusz, Football – Wheeling University
- Graciene Gale, Softball – Washington & Jefferson College
- Abigail Gilroy, Beach Volleyball – Saint Leo University
- Michael Green, Boys’ Basketball – Lock Haven University
- Kevin Griffin, Wrestling – King’s College (Pennsylvania)
- Regan Kelso, Girls’ Soccer – Saint Michael’s College
- Emerson Kiss, Girls’ Soccer – Saint Vincent College
- Haley Kley, Softball – Delaware Valley University
- Emily Knouse, Girls’ Basketball – Saint Joseph’s University
- Yasin Lowry, Football – Ursinus College
- Logan Madison, Baseball – Stockton University
- Sebastian McNab, Baseball – Immaculata University
- Zachary Neeld, Baseball – Penn State Harrisburg
- Isabella Preston, Dance – Temple University
- Casey Schuette, Girls’ Lacrosse – Holy Family University
- Tamir Taylor, Football – McDaniel College
BISHOP SHANAHAN
- Ryan Ambrose – Boys’ Basketball, King’s College (PA)
- Ava Barnhart – Girls’ Volleyball, Endicott College
- Brooke Bowden – Girls’ Soccer, Bridgewater College
- Sam Conte – Football, Ursinus College
- Devan Cosgrove – Girls’ Soccer/Flag Football, Immaculata University
- Carly Cunningham – Girls’ Lacrosse, Coastal Carolina University
- Stella D’Ambro – Girls’ Lacrosse, Rutgers University–New Brunswick
- Cat Detweiler – Girls’ Volleyball, Stonehill College
- Thomas Fischer – Boys’ Lacrosse, Holy Family University
- Colin Gaffney – Boys’ Lacrosse, Elizabethtown College
- Gabriella Gigliotti – Girls’ Volleyball, York College of Pennsylvania
- Gillian Greco – Girls’ Lacrosse, Drexel University
- Marissa Haragos – Girls’ Lacrosse, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Julia Hashem – Golf, Methodist University
- Julian Haylock – Football, Millersville University
- Charly Hungerford – Cheerleading, Providence College
- Matthew Manley – Boys’ Lacrosse, The Catholic University of America
- Meghan McGonagle – Girls’ Soccer, Elizabethtown College
- Morgan McIntyre – Girls’ Lacrosse, Lock Haven University
- Medeline Metcalf – Girls’ Volleyball, Temple University
- Riley Murray – Girls’ Lacrosse, Manhattan College
- Luke Nicolas – Boys’ Lacrosse, Ursinus College
- Elise Pezone – Girls’ Lacrosse, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
- Jack Polizzi – Track & Field, Hillsdale College
- Anna Ruhno – Field Hockey, Central Michigan University
- Jake Scott – Baseball, Millersville University
- Jayden Snook – Football, Millersville University
- Karoline Springman – Girls’ Volleyball, Lees-McRae College
- Gabriella Stephens – Cheerleading, West Chester University
- Adrianna Sward – Girls’ Lacrosse, University of Scranton
- Julia Taylor – Swimming, The Catholic University of America
- Michael Ziegler – Boys’ Soccer, La Salle University
BONNER & PRENDIE
- Tamasen Allen Bey, Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field – Saint Joseph’s University
- Amaya Cash, Girls’ Basketball – Washington College
- Jeremiah Coleman, Football – Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Michael Coleman, Baseball – Gettysburg College
- Taylor Eagan, Field Hockey – Immaculata University
- Rob Ford, Football – King’s College (Pennsylvania)
- Joey Graziani, Baseball – Ursinus College
- Jalil Hall, Football – Purdue University
- Khalil Holley, Football – King’s College (Pennsylvania)
- Chaz Ingram, Football – Pennsylvania Western University, California
- Mick Johnson, Football – West Chester University
- Chris Jones, Football – Stevenson University
- Michael Klawansky, Baseball – Alvernia University
- Xavier Mills, Football – Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Devon Nelson, Boys’ Basketball – Lock Haven University
- Robert Nettles-Carter, Football – Pennsylvania Western University, California
- Gbenga Olaore, Football – Delaware Valley University
- Johnny Ortegae, Baseball – La Salle University
- Jack Redding, Baseball – Holy Family University
- Emily Riehl, Softball – University of Scranton
- Samari Rodriguez-Panepinto, Field Hockey – Immaculata University
- Cory Sheridan, Baseball – Rutgers University–New Brunswick
- Drew Spahr, Boys’ Lacrosse – Widener University
- Dylan Spriddle, Football – Pennsylvania Western University, California
- Elizabeth Tomassetti, Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field – Marywood University
CARDINAL O’HARA
- Jay Borelli, Boys’ Lacrosse – Pennsylvania College of Technology
- John Brown, Football – The Catholic University of America
- Khalil Epps, Football – Pennsylvania Western University, California
- Auria Greto, Gymnastics – Kutztown University
- Nate Kutufaris, Football – Duke University
- Logan Maloney, Track & Field – Saint Joseph’s University
- Ishane McEwan, Football – Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Marina Mersch, Girls’ Lacrosse – University of Delaware
- Julia Riley, Girls’ Volleyball – Kutztown University
- Molly Rullo, Girls’ Basketball – Drexel University
- Hayden Sissons, Softball – Widener University
- Solei Staggs, Girls’ Volleyball – Neumann University
- Zydan Stewart, Boys’ Soccer – Delaware Valley University
- Emma Thorton, Girls’ Volleyball – Immaculata University
- Brendan Till, Baseball – La Salle University
- Raymond Wong, Football – Williamson College of the Trades
CONWELL-EGAN
FATHER JUDGE
- Everett Barnes, Boys’ Basketball – Loyola University Maryland
- Kevin Beck, Boys’ Basketball – Montclair State University
- Matteo Cancelliere, Crew – La Salle University
- Bobby Clark, Track & Field – Widener University
- Eddie Collins, Track & Field – Widener University
- Thomas Connolly, Track & Field – Immaculata University
- James Conte, Boys’ Lacrosse – Marymount University
- George Conway, Baseball – Chestnut Hill College
- Gavin Dunlop, Boys’ Soccer – Thomas Jefferson University
- Gavin Dwyer, Track & Field – Holy Family University
- Aidan Emmett, Boys’ Lacrosse – Holy Family University
- Brian Hackert, Boys’ Lacrosse – Gwynedd Mercy University
- Dylan Handley, Boys’ Basketball – Elizabethtown College
- Derrick Kennedy, Football – McPherson College
- Joseph Kennedy, Boys’ Soccer – DeSales University
- Kevair Kennedy, Boys’ Basketball – Merrimack College
- Justin Kennish, Boys’ Soccer – Rutgers University–Camden
- Colin Mahon, Track & Field – Widener University
- Joseph Mahon, Boys’ Soccer – Penn State Abington
- Matt Marino, Baseball – Rutgers University–Camden
- Michael Regan, Boys’ Soccer – West Chester University
- Kiev Rucker, Football – Lock Haven University
- Ryan Shelton, Football – Delaware Valley University
- Ryan Stankiewicz, Track & Field – La Salle University
- John Stelacio, Boys’ Lacrosse – Immaculata University
- Kenny Weatherall, Baseball – Immaculata University
LANSDALE CATHOLIC
- Shannon Duffy, Girls’ Soccer/Flag Football – Neumann University
- Gabrielle Innaurato, Cheerleading – Rutgers University–New Brunswick
- Madeline Kennedy, Girls’ Lacrosse – The Catholic University of America
- Lauren Leshak, Softball – Elizabethtown College
- Sanyiah Littlejohn, Girls’ Basketball – George Mason University
- Grace McDonough, Girls’ Basketball – James Madison University
- Taylor McKeta, Baseball – Delaware Valley University
- Sean McMahon, Boys’ Lacrosse – Moravian University
- Isabella Mignogna, Cheerleading – Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Kevin Montagna, Boys’ Volleyball – Penn State Altoona
- Gavin Selchert, Boys’ Lacrosse – Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Zachary Shragher, Golf – Susquehanna University
- Hayden Stasuk, Baseball – University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise)
- Chris Ulmer, Football – Monmouth University
LITTLE FLOWER
- Alexa Harr, Girls’ Soccer – La Roche University
- Addyson Sparks, Girls’ Soccer – Gwynedd Mercy University
- Rylee Sundermeir, Girls’ Soccer – Penn State Abington
NEUMANN-GORETTI
- Daniel Adefolarin, Football – United States Military Academy at West Point
- DonJuan Clark, Football – Eastern University
- Anthony Coppola, Baseball – Harford Community College
- Luca Costabile, Baseball – Eastern University
- Carryn Easley, Girls’ Basketball – Fordham University
- Adriana Elnicki, Cheerleading – Holy Family University
- Julissa Lewis, Track & Field – La Salle University
- Devon Major, Football – Widener University
- Jewell McConnell, Girls’ Flag Football – Neumann University
- Addison McGinnis, Cheerleading – University of Scranton
- Christian Meitzler, Baseball – Rutgers University–Camden
- Juliana Pinto, Cheerleading – Rowan University
- Richard Rosati, Baseball – Rutgers University–Camden
- Deante Ruffin, Football – Kent State University
- Amya Scott, Girls’ Basketball – Delaware State University
- Nicholas Torres, Football – Ursinus College
POPE JOHN PAUL II
- Josie Arezina, Girls’ Volleyball – Eastern University
- Reece Benner, Girls’ Volleyball – Gettysburg College
- Emma Bond, Girls’ Volleyball – St. Petersburg College
- AJ DiAddezio, Baseball – West Chester University
- Ryan Edde, Track & Field/XC – Eastern University
- Chase Frantz, Baseball – East Stroudsburg University
- Maeve Gallagher, Girls’ Volleyball – West Chester University
- Shae Gonzales, Swimming – Roger Williams University
- Camryn Grimley, Girls’ Ice Hockey – University of Connecticut
- Molly Houchins, Softball – Roanoke College
- Mallory Hurlock, Girls’ Soccer – Gettysburg College
- Jason Krum, Boys’ Soccer – Susquehanna University
- Patrick McNerney, Baseball – Chestnut Hill College
- Abigale Millhouse, Softball – Alvernia University
- Brooke Pappa, Girls’ Soccer – University of Lynchburg
- Makel Parker, Football – Monroe College
- Braden Reed, Football – Villanova University
- Carl Robinson III, Boys’ Soccer – Shippensburg University
- Luke Sandor, Baseball – Eastern University
- Hannah Satalin, Track & Field/XC – Gwynedd Mercy University
- Christopher Scruggs, Football – Lycoming College
- Abby Simmers, Softball – Thomas Jefferson University
- Luke Terlesky, Baseball – West Chester University
- Ian Young, Boys’ Lacrosse – Misericordia University
ROMAN CATHOLIC
- Christian Adams, Boys’ Volleyball – Widener University
- Louis Cerone, Football – West Chester University
- Fernando DiNardo, Football – Eastern University
- Sebastian Edwards, Boys’ Basketball – Shippensburg University
- William Felder, Football – Duke University
- Jehiel Ferrell, Track & Field – Widener University
- Mykell Ford, Football – East Stroudsburg University
- Louis Gaddy, Football – Stony Brook University
- Julian Green, Football – Howard University
- Shareef Jackson, Boys’ Basketball – Lafayette College
- Zxavier Kingcade, Football – Millersville University
- Tayden Mines, Football – Lock Haven University
- Zamir Newsuan, Football – Saint Francis University (Pennsylvania)
- Christian Palmer, Football – Monmouth University
- Axley Ramos, Soccer – Rutgers University–Camden
- Rayshawn Scott, Football – West Chester University
- Jaasai Simmons, Football – Marshall University
- James Taft, Wrestling – Arcadia University
- LaZaryus Toombs, Football – Central Connecticut State University
- Rocco Trivelli, Wrestling – West Chester University
ST. HUBERT’S
- Mya Baker, Cheerleading – Rider University
- Mackenzie Bolduc, Cheerleading – Widener University
- Hope Bucci, Cheerleading – University of Delaware
- Jenna Carr, Swimming – Arcadia University
- Allie McNesby, Cheerleading – The Pennsylvania State University, University Park
- Rachel Nice, Girls’ Volleyball – Penn State Brandywine
- Sophia Sermarini, Cheerleading – Temple University
WEST CATHOLIC
- Jaden Banner, Boys’ Basketball – Delaware Valley University
- Kal El Durham, Football – Shippensburg University
- Saaid Lee, Boys’ Basketball – Salem Community College
- Jaden Meekins, Football – Millersville University
- Isaiah Muhammad, Boys’ Basketball – Thomas Jefferson University
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Five-star QB Ryder Lyons commits to BYU as program’s highest-rated pledge in modern recruiting era
BYU made another major splash on the recruiting trail Tuesday with the addition of five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons, who chose the Cougars over a litany of heavyweight offers from programs like Oregon, USC and Ole Miss. Lyons is the first five-star to commit to BYU since 247Sports started rating prospects in 2010 and he’s the […]

BYU made another major splash on the recruiting trail Tuesday with the addition of five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons, who chose the Cougars over a litany of heavyweight offers from programs like Oregon, USC and Ole Miss. Lyons is the first five-star to commit to BYU since 247Sports started rating prospects in 2010 and he’s the highest-rated recruit to make his pledge to the Cougars in the modern era. Taking in all of that context, Lyons’ commitment to BYU registers a 10 out of 10 in the Commitment Impact Score.
Lyons explained his decision on the “Pat McAfee Show.”
“They were the first ones (to offer me a scholarship) in eighth grade,” Lyons said. “They pulled the trigger on me. They believed in me early and it’s just crazy how it all comes full circle.”
A product of Folsom, California, Lyons took two unofficial visits to BYU during the 2024 season and officially visited the Cougars the weekend of June 19. Lyons, the No. 13 prospect nationally and No. 4 quarterback, was the highest-rated uncommitted quarterback left in the 2026 class prior to his announcement.
The 6-foot-2.5 and 220-pound Lyons earned 2024 California Gatorade Player of the Year honors after leading Folsom to an 11-2 record as a starter while throwing for 3,011 yards and 46 touchdowns to just six interceptions. He also rushed 118 times for 585 yards and 14 touchdowns.
It may not take long for Lyons to have an impact on BYU’s football team when he arrives on campus, according to 247Sports’ evaluation:
A pure thrower with a live arm and understands how to change speeds and throw with anticipation. Accurate to all three levels of the field and throws the deep ball with touch and can rip fastballs in to tight windows. Equally dangerous when a play breaks down and has to improvise off-script. Elite in his ability to make multiple defenders miss and is creative in how he can buy time and make a throw down the field or take off and run for plus yards. He’s a tough kid who doesn’t shy away from contact and will take a shot but hang in the pocket to deliver the football. A highly competitive player with a strong off the field work ethic and draws raves from his coaches and teammates for his leadership skill. Has one of the highest ceilings among the quarterback group in his class and assuming he continues to develop, should be playing on Sunday’s for a very long time.
BYU amassing impressive 2026 haul
With Lyons in the fold, BYU’s 2026 recruiting class jumped from No. 46 to No. 38 in the 247Sports Team Composite Recruiting Rankings. With 14 commits already in the fold, the Cougars are on track to have their best high school signing haul since coach Kalani Sitake took over in 2016.
BYU now has three top-100 prospects committed, more than any other year in modern recruiting history. Lyons is joined by a pair of major in-state recruiting wins in tight end Brock Harris (St. George, Utah) and offensive lineman Bott Mulitalo (American Fork), who both committed in April.
Harris, the No. 67 prospect nationally and No. 5 tight end, chose BYU over the likes of Michigan, Georgia and Alabama while Mulitalo (No. 92 nationally) would be the first top-100 offensive lineman to sign with BYU in the Sitake era. Harris and Mulitalo also rank as the No. 2 and No. 3 prospects in the state of Utah, respectively.
Cougars thriving in NIL era
Lyons isn’t the first high-profile recruiting battle that BYU has won in recent months. The Cougars are firing on all cylinders in almost every major sport.
In December, BYU’s men’s basketball team beat a litany of blue-chip programs to sign AJ Dybantsa, the No. 2 prospect nationally in 2025. Shortly after Dybantsa’s decision, Royal Blue NIL — BYU’s NIL collective — released a statement lauding the efforts of BYU’s alumni base.
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“As the official NIL collective of BYU Athletics, we are glad to play a role in AJ’s NIL deal while he’s with the program,” the statement read. “The collective’s efforts are indeed collective. We are thankful for the 875 donors from more than 30 different states who have provided support to more than 300 BYU student-athletes across 13 teams. The collective has received major gifts from 32 alumni. We are grateful for the unprecedented ecosystem of BYU. The entrepreneurial DNA of Cougar Nation is unrivaled.”
Ryan Smith, a co-founder of Qualitrics and the owner of the NBA’s Utah Jazz, has been involved with his alma mater, though he stated on social media that he had no direct hand in landing Dybantsa and instead credited Cougars coach Kevin Young and the program he’s built. Young’s 2024-25 BYU team later made a run to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament.
Regardless of who’s buying in, it’s clear that BYU has adapted well to the constantly shifting college athletics landscape.
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Denver Gymnastics Signs Addie Hewitt for 2025-26
Story Links DENVER – The University of Denver gymnastics team has signed transfer Addie Hewitt beginning with the 2025-26 academic year, Joy S. Burns Head Women’s Gymnastics Coach Melissa Kutcher-Rinehart announced on Tuesday. “We’re excited to welcome Addie to our team and back home to Colorado,” Kutcher-Rinehart said. “She […]

DENVER – The University of Denver gymnastics team has signed transfer Addie Hewitt beginning with the 2025-26 academic year, Joy S. Burns Head Women’s Gymnastics Coach Melissa Kutcher-Rinehart announced on Tuesday.
“We’re excited to welcome Addie to our team and back home to Colorado,” Kutcher-Rinehart said. “She will be a great teammate who will bring a strong work ethic and contribute depth to our lineups. We can’t wait to see her continue to thrive here at Denver.”
Hewitt began her collegiate career at the University of Maryland, spending her freshman year with the Terrapins in 2024-25 and competing in exhibition on vault twice.
Prior to entering NCAA gymnastics, Hewitt was a three-star recruit, according to College Gym News. She qualified for USA Gymnastics Level 10 Nationals four times and collected five Colorado state titles in her club career including twice in the all-around. In 2023, she was the Region 3 all-around champion and added a tie for first on beam.
Hewitt will be one of six newcomers to the Denver roster in 2025-26, joining the No. 9 recruiting class in the country featuring incoming freshmen Megan Aamold, Shyla Bhatia, Sevana Kasparian, Kaitlynd Kastl and Terra Rutter.
Denver finished the 2025 season ranked No. 13 nationally and reached its sixth consecutive NCAA Regional Final after tying with No. 4 Utah for first place and upsetting then-No. 13 Stanford in the NCAA Second Round. DU was just three tenths from a team berth to the NCAA National Championships, placing behind only eventual NCAA runner-up UCLA and NCAA finalist Utah.
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