The new World Aquatics Championships Arena (WCH Arena) is ready to welcome the world’s elite aquatics athletes for the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 from July 11-Aug. 3.
The 4,800-seater purpose-built facility, located next to Leisure Park Kallang at the Singapore Sports Hub, was officially unveiled this morning. Construction of the WCH Arena was overseen by Kin Productions, the Official Venue Overlay Planning Services Partner for the WCH 2025. The venue will be powered by Singtel, the WCH 2025’s Official Network Connectivity Partner, delivering world-class connectivity through advanced 5G+ infrastructure. The system, utilizing network slicing technology, provides dedicated high-performance network segments tailored to the unique needs of organizers, media, security, and logistics teams.
WCH Arena will host swimming and artistic swimming competitions during the Championships, as well as stage the World Aquatics Masters Championships’ swimming and water polo events from 26 July-22 August. Ahead of the Championships, the WCH Arena will first host the artistic swimming and swimming competitions for the Southeast Asian Age Group Aquatics Championships between 20 and 27 June. Other events will also be staged across two other locations, the OCBC Aquatic Centre and Sentosa (Palawan Green).
Mark Chay, co-chair of the Singapore 2025 organizing committee, said: “We are delighted to unveil the WCH Arena, a venue designed to unite and inspire the entire aquatics community.
Featuring two pools, 4,800 seats and dedicated community spaces, the venue is suitable for hosting competitions across all levels of sport. Young aquatics athletes from Southeast Asia will inaugurate the WCH Arena, followed by the professional athletes competing in the World Aquatics Championships and our Masters athletes participating in the World Aquatics Masters Championships – ensuring aquatics remain accessible and inclusive for all. Months of planning and collaboration has gone into preparation for this event. On behalf of the organising committee, I extend our deepest appreciation to all partners and agencies who have worked tirelessly to deliver this world-class event. We also want to thank Kin Productions for their professionalism and welcome onboard Singtel as our valued National Partner. ”
Ko Chee Wah, Chairman of Kin Productions, said, “Kin Productions is proud to have contributed to the development of an iconic sport venue in Singapore. The WCH Arena project required innovation and collaboration with technical experts and key stakeholders at World Aquatics and Sports Singapore, and execution. This has been a milestone not just for Kin Productions but also for Singapore as a host nation.”
Ng Tian Chong, CEO Singtel Singapore, “We are proud to support the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 as its official connectivity partner. As a leading global pioneer in 5G and network slicing, we’ll be providing seamless, secure and high-performance connectivity across multiple competition venues, including the brand-new World Aquatics Championships Arena which required setting up from the ground up for optimal connectivity. From the scoring system to media transfers for the press, Singtel’s 5G+ network will provide real-time, reliable connections for the media, officials and the athletes from more than 190 countries. Our commitment to innovation and reliability ensures that every moment — from the thrilling victories to behind-the-scenes stories — can be shared instantly and enjoyed across the globe.”
The World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025, will feature over 2,500 athletes expected to compete in 77 medal events across six aquatic sports – swimming, artistic swimming, water polo, diving, high diving and open water swimming. For the first time, the World Aquatics Masters Championships will take place concurrently. To date, close to 6,000 athletes aged 25 and above have registered for the World Aquatics Masters Championships which will feature five aquatic sports – swimming, artistic swimming, water polo, diving and open water swimming. Registration is open until 26 June 2025.
Spectators who are keen to catch the world’s top aquatics athletes in action are encouraged to secure their tickets as soon as possible. Tickets have been selling fast since they went on sale in April with some sessions such as diving and swimming, showing limited availability. Don’t miss the chance to witness potential record-breaking times, spectacular athleticism, artistry and duels in the pool. Tickets are available at www.worldaquatics-singapore2025.com/tickets.
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The state champion volleyball player for Mount Carmel knew before she graduated in 2011 that she wanted to someday come back to her alma mater and coach her favorite sport.
Her chance has arrived, as Mount Carmel on Wednesday announced Miller as the new volleyball coach after she coached the past seven seasons at Haynes Academy, where she guided the Yellow Jackets to their first state title in 2024.
“I’m really happy at Haynes,” Miller said. “Haynes is a great school. It’s tough to leave Haynes and the work family, and the players here and everything we have built here. But it always has been a dream of mine to come back to my alma mater and build a program there.”
At Mount Carmel, Miller will coach at the school where she starred as a setter and six-rotation standout, ultimately earning the LHSAA outstanding player award following a four-set victory over Dominican in the 2010 state final.
Miller, who will continue at Haynes as a P.E. teacher for the remainder of the school year, is replacing former coach Taylor Ricaud, who left after three seasons and is now the head coach at Pope John Paul II.
Mount Carmel has won 14 volleyball state championships, including six in a row from 2014-19. The Cubs, who last reached the state final in 2023, lost in the quarterfinals last season against Chapelle.
Mount Carmel athletic director April Hagadone coached eight championship teams at the school.
Miller said she “fell in love with volleyball” when she was a freshman, and she was a junior or senior when she told Hagadone at practice one day that she would like to come back to the school and replace her as coach.
“I knew I wanted to be a P.E. teacher and coach because both of my parents were P.E. teachers and coaches in multiple sports,” said Miller, who remembered thinking, “Man, this would be awesome, to come back here and run a program at a school that I love and be surrounded by an amazing community.”
At Haynes, Miller replaced her mother, Dollie Lala, as the head coach and lifted it to unprecedented heights, reaching the state semifinals for the first time in 2022, two years before the five-set triumph over Hannan in the Division III state final.
Miller comes from a family of coaches and teachers. Her father, Larry Lala, coached football at Bonnabel in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and later coached baseball and football while at Grace King.
Haynes has played the last three seasons at the former Grace King campus, following the closure of that school in 2023.
“We’ve never lost a game in this gym yet,” Miller said, adding that the teachers and students at Haynes “are very understanding, and everyone has been really kind to me about the move. They are happy for me, which helps a lot.”
After shining on the national stage, Ferris State University’s football and volleyball
players will get a hero’s welcome back home on campus on Monday.
The university is calling on the entire community to come together in celebration
as Jan. 12, 2026 is declared “Bulldog Spirit Day.”
The campus-wide and community celebration will honor the Ferris State football team’s
fourth national championship and the volleyball team’s continued postseason success.
Community members are warmly invited to join Ferris State students and employees from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, at the David L. Eisler Center, 805 Campus Drive,
for a high-energy event filled with Bulldog pride.
Those attending Bulldog Spirit Day will have the chance to take photos with the National
Championship trophy, the volleyball team’s trophy, meet Ferris State student-athletes,
watch the cheer and STUNT team perform, hear remarks from university leaders, enjoy
snacks, and experience other fun surprises as part of the celebration.
Championship t-shirts and stickers will be available while they last.
The football team capped an unforgettable season with a dominant victory in the NCAA
Division II National Championship, finishing undefeated and ranked No. 1 in the nation.
With the win, the Bulldogs brought the championship trophy home to Big Rapids for
the fourth time in five years.
The volleyball team also delivered an outstanding postseason run, earning the NCAA
Division II Midwest Regional Title and advancing to the Elite Eight for the second
consecutive year—another remarkable achievement for the program.
Ferris State President Bill Pink officially proclaimed Jan. 12 as Bulldog Spirit Day
and encourages all students, employees, alumni, and community members to proudly wear
their Ferris State apparel.
Bulldog pride stretches far beyond Big Rapids, with alumni and supporters across Michigan,
the nation, and around the globe. Alumni are encouraged to join the celebration by
posting photos in their Bulldog gear on social media and tagging Ferris State.
And the celebration doesn’t stop there—plans are already underway for a victory parade
this spring.
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University Interim Director of Athletics Jordan Harmon announced the 2026 Austin Peay Athletics Hall of Fame Class, Wednesday.
The 48th Hall of Fame Class, which will be inducted during ceremonies held Feb. 13-14, includes track and field’s Savannah Amato, soccer’s Natalia Ariza, football’s James Green, former director of facilities Charles “Bud” Jenkins, men’s golf’s Dustin Korte, and baseball’s Parker Phillips.
The athletics department will recognize the class at halftime of the men’s basketball game against Bellarmine on Saturday, Feb. 14. Tickets for Friday’s Hall of Fame Reception and for Saturday’s basketball doubleheader, which includes the women’s basketball game against West Georgia, will be available for purchase online through Ticketmaster. A full schedule of the Athletics Hall of Fame Weekend events will be available at a later date.
The APSU Athletics Hall of Fame, which is displayed in the front lobby of the Winfield Dunn Center, inducted legendary director of athletics and coach David Aaron as its first member in 1977. This year’s class of six inductees will bring the total number of individuals recognized to 151. The APSU Athletics Hall of Fame can be visited online at LetsGoPeay.com/HOF.
Austin Peay Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Biographical Sketches
Savannah Amato, Track & Field (2015-20)
Pole vaulter Savannah Amato was a six-time Ohio Valley Conference gold medalist, three-time NCAA East Preliminaries participant, 11-time OVC Field Athlete of the Week, and 26-time event winner. A member of the OVC 75th Anniversary Team, Amato still is the only athlete in OVC Indoor Track & Field history to win the pole vault three times and is one of two Governors to win be named the Outdoor Pole Vault Champion three times in a career.
At the conclusion of her collegiate career, she held both pole vault records. While her 4.15-meter vault indoor now is tied for third all-time, Amato still holds three of the top 10 indoor pole vault marks and a program-record 4.17-meter mark from the 2017-18 season.
Natalia Ariza, Soccer (2010-13)
Natalia Ariza is one of two players in Austin Peay soccer history to earn four All-Ohio Valley Conference honors, with three First Team All-OVC selections and one Second Team All-OVC honor. Despite missing the first two games of her collegiate career – due to representing Columbia in the U19 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Ariza finished her freshman season as the Govs’ second-leading scorer with 15 points, a career-best six goals, and four game-winning goals. Her freshman campaign also saw her earn First Team All-OVC, OVC All-Newcomer Team, OVC Tournament Team, and Second Team National Soccer Coaches Association of America honors.
After transitioning to a more defensive-heavy position for her second season, Ariza still scored five goals and dished out four assists as a sophomore, before combining for seven assists across her junior and senior campaigns. Over a decade removed from her playing days in Clarksville, Ariza still ranks top 10 in program history in goals, assists, and points and is the only Governor to earn All-OVC Tournament Team selections
James Green, Football (1975-77)
James Green was a three-year letterwinner on the defensive line for the Austin Peay’s football team from 1975-77. A two-time First Team All-Ohio Valley Conference selection, Green was a captain during Governors’ first OVC Championship season in 1977, a season in which he also earned Associated Press All-America Honorable Mention honors.
Forty-eight years after his collegiate career ended with hoisting the Govs’ first championship trophy since a 1948 Volunteer State Athletic Conference title, Green’s 189-career tackles still are the 10th-most in program history and the second-most by a Gov to play three-or-fewer seasons. Green now becomes the fourth defensive player from the 1977 team to be selected to the Austin Peay Hall of Fame, joining former teammates Ron Sebree, Mike Betts, and Bob Bible.
Charles “Bud” Jenkins, Facilities (1992-25)
Bud Jenkins did it all. If there was something anyone needed, Bud would be there. He is the reason anything ever worked and, if it is still working, he is probably the reason for that too. One minute he would be repairing the seats in the Dunn Center and the next he would be out at any one of Austin Peay’s athletic facilities working on whatever needed to be done.
Bud began at Austin Peay in 1992 and, in those 33 years, epitomized the definitions of hard work and humility. While his job was behind the scenes, his craft and care for Austin Peay showed every time someone walked into a facility.
Dustin Korte, Men’s Golf (2010-13)
One of two men’s golfers in Austin Peay history to qualify for the NCAA Men’s Golf Championship as an individual, Dustin Korte shot 204 at the 2013 NCAA Tempe Regional, including an opening-round 64 that is still tied for the third-best score in program history, to finish as the top individual and advance to the national championship. Korte’s three-round score of 204 at the Tempe Regional still is the eighth-best tournament score in program history and is the best by a Gov in the NCAA Tournament. Korte also was named a PING All-Region selection for his performance in 2013.
A two-time First Team All-Ohio Valley Conference and OVC All-Tournament Team selection, Korte received both those honors during the 2012 and 2013 seasons after being a Second Team All-OVC selection in 2011. After a 76.19 scoring average during his freshman season, Korte posted averages of 73.94, 73.15, and 72.63 during his next three seasons, en route to a 73.79 career scoring average as a Governor. Korte also played to a .777 winning percentage (761-208-29) against the field as a junior and a .767 winning percentage (752-217-34) against the field as a senior to finish his career with a .671 mark (2,139-1,020-105).
Parker Phillips, Baseball (2017-19)
The Home Run King, Parker Phillips still is Austin Peay’s all-time leader in home runs, despite the recent power surges by the likes of Lyle Miller-Green and John Bay. Phillips had 56 home runs in three seasons and is the only player in program history with three 10-home run seasons. Phillips hit 12 home runs as a redshirt sophomore in 2017, before hitting a then-program record 19 home runs in 2018. Phillips followed those seasons with the first 20-homer season in program history, hitting a then-record 25 home runs in 2019, a mark that is still the second-best single-season total in APSU history. Phillips also is 1-of-10 Govs to hit a record three home runs in a single game, but he is the only player in program history to have two three-homer games.
Phillips’ 56 career home runs and 25 home runs in 2019 both still rank as the sixth-best marks in Ohio Valley Conference history. In addition to the home runs, Phillips ranks first in Austin Peay history in hit by pitches (58) – 16 more than the next closest player – he also ranks second in grand slams (4), third in slugging percentage (.674), sixth in RBI (166), sixth in runs scored (158), eighth in sacrifice flies (12), and 16th in on-base percentage (.435).
Phillips also was selected to compete in the 2018 College Home Run Derby at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska, and advanced to the second round of the event. Phillips was a Collegiate Baseball Second Team All-America, ABCA First Team All-South Region, First Team All-OVC, and OVC All-Tournament Team selection in 2019. He also was a Second Team All-OVC selection in 2018 and a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American, National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Second Team Freshman All-American, and OVC All-Freshman Team selection in 2018.
PULLMAN, Wash. (January 7, 2026) – Washington State Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Korey Schroeder and the staff have announced the signing of five incoming transfers for the 2026 season.
“I couldn’t be more excited about the group of transfers we are adding to Washington State Volleyball,” said Schroeder. “Our staff did an amazing job in the transfer portal to find five high-character humans that each bring experience, a track record of success, and a drive to continue growing. Every one of them made a significant impact on their previous teams, both on the court and in the locker room. Having most of them joining us this spring also makes our gym more competitive and allows us to best prepare for next fall. I can’t wait to see the impact that this group makes as leaders, athletes, students, and community members.”
The additions include a pair of outside hitters, Madyn Cervellera from Seattle U and Emerson Matthews from Buffalo, a defensive specialist/libero from Idaho State, Chloe Heimlicher, a setter from Hawaii, Audrey Hollis, and Naomi White a middle blocker from Portland State.
Cervellera is an outside hitter from Lake Stevens, Wash. who transfers to the Palouse ahead of her junior season after spending her sophomore season at Seattle U and her freshman campaign with Cal Poly-Humboldt. Last season with the Redhawks, Cervellera was a starter in all 29 matches and appeared in a team-high 114 sets, averaging 3.32 kills, 0.36 blocks, 2.29 digs and 3.74 points per set. She led the team with 378 kills, 426.0 points and 1,052 attack attempts, was second in digs with 261. In recognition of her success, she was selected for All-WCC.
Coach Schroeder on Madyn Cervellera: “Between playing against her twice and scouting for other WCC matches, we watched Madyn compete a lot last season. She is a great athlete that impacts matches both offensively and defensively, and that showed with the numbers she put up at Seattle. We wanted people who are excited to be part of Washington State Volleyball, and Madyn made it clear this is where she wants to be.”
Heimlicher is a defensive specialist/libero from Parker, Colo. who comes to Pullman for her senior season after three years at Idaho State. During her time in Pocatello, she averaged 1.35 digs per set as a defensive specialist. Last season as a junior she finished with career-bests in matches played (31), assists (30), service aces (27), digs (171), and passer rating (2.36).
Coach Schroeder on Chloe Heimlicher: “We’re thrilled to welcome Chloe to the Washington State Volleyball family. She brings a strong work ethic, competitive mindset, and experience that will elevate our gym right away. Chloe contributed at a high level at Idaho State while making significant improvements in her game each season. Adding a player with her experience and commitment is invaluable.”
Audrey Hollis | 6-0 | S | Colorado Springs, Colo. (Hawaii)
Hollis is a setter from Colorado Springs, Colo. who comes to WSU for her junior season after playing her sophomore year at Hawaii and her freshman campaign at UC San Diego. Last year at Hawaii she appeared in 16 matches, and totaled 125 assists, 49 digs and six service aces. During her time at UC San Diego, Hollis started 25 matches and appeared in 27 on her way to being named to the 2024 Big West All-Freshman team after finishing fifth in the league with 8.86 assists per set.
Coach Schroeder on Audrey Hollis: “Audrey brings a lot of experience, and success, for us at the setter position. Her freshman season she ran a 5-1 for a very successful UC-San Diego team while she was still 17 years old. Audrey has a great head on her shoulders and is passionate about continuing to grow as a volleyball player.”
Emerson Matthews | 6-0 | OH | Lloydminster, Alberta (Buffalo)
Matthews is an outside hitter from Alberta, Canada who transfers to Pullman for her sophomore season after a year at the University of Buffalo where she was named to the All-MAC Second Team and All-Freshman Team. She started 26 matches, appeared in all 27, and played in a team-high 101 sets while leading the team with 366 kills and 419.0 points. Matthews also totaled 41 blocks, 190 digs and 25 service aces, while averaging 3.62 kills, 4.15 points, 1.88 digs, 0.41 blocks and 0.25 aces per set. Before Buffalo, she was a member of Canada’s National Excellence Program(NEP). Matthews played in the BioSteel All-Canadian Games for Team Canada in 16U and 17U, was named SASK Volleyball 17U Female Athlete of the Year, and represented the 19U Team Canada at the NORCECA PAN-AM Cup in Honduras.
Coach Schroeder on Emerson Matthews: “What Emerson accomplished last fall in her first collegiate season is impressive. Being a freshman is hard, but she not only contributed but led her team offensively while playing a six-rotation role. She is an incredibly driven student-athlete with big goals and a vision beyond college volleyball.”
Naomi White | 6-0 | MB | Las Vegas, Nev. (Portland State)
White is a middle blocker from Las Vegas, Nev. who will arrive at WSU for her senior season after playing her first three seasons at Portland State. Last year with the Vikings she started all 28 matches and appeared in all 112 sets, finishing the year with 1.69 kills per set, a .342 hitting percentage, 1.04 blocks per set and 0.33 digs per set. A year prior as a sophomore she ranked fifth in the Big Sky Conference with a .330 hitting percentage, and ninth with 1.04 blocks per set, also starting all 28 matches and appearing in all 99 sets.
Coach Schroeder on Naomi White: “Naomi is a great athlete that has made great strides in her skillsets in the past three seasons. She is another player that brings a lot of experience playing for a competitive program and grew in each of her seasons at Portland State. Naomi is a dynamic middle and consistently impacts the game both offensively defensively.”
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The 2026 Arizona track and field coaches clinic is returning to Brophy College Prep, and this year will feature a lineup ranging from Olympians to professional and collegiate coaches. There will be top coaches from the sprints, distance, throws, jumps and multi-events.
The lineup includes: two-time Olympian Devon Allen, USA Track and Field’s Gwen Mikinski, former Northern Arizona Elite director Ben Rosario, distance runner Stephanie Bruce, professional running coach Ben Bruce, University of Oregon strength and conditioning coach Jim Radcliffe, Grand Canyon University’s Derick Hinch and Jeremy Tuttle, Northern Arizona University’s Ernie Clark and Brad Foote and Phoenix Country Day’s Camilo Tafur.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The MIAA announced its Academic Awards for the 2025 volleyball season.
11 members of the Pittsburg State University team were named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll with a pair of Gorillas being named MIAA Scholar Athletes and MIAA Academic Excellence Award winners.
Honorees included: Alexis Bittner, Mia Brown, Don’Yah Cosie, Anna Dean, Maliyah Johnson, Maddi LaPointe, Rylee Martin, Josie McCroskey, Olivia Seemann, Vix Vilott and Jesa Wallace.
To be recognized on the Academic Honor Roll list, one must have a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of 3.00 or above at the certifying member institution. The individual must also have at least two terms of grades reported at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms.
Named as MIAA Scholar Athletes were Dean and McCroskey.
A Scholar-Athlete is an individual that has a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of 3.50 or better at the certifying member institution. They must also have at least two terms of grades reported at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms. The student-athlete must also earn All-MIAA honors in the sport for the 2025 season.
Claiming the prestiougous MIAA Academic Excellence Award were Bittner and Martin.
An MIAA Academic Excellence Award recipient must have a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of at least 4.00 at the certifying member institution. The honoree also must have at least two terms of grades reported at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms.
