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Chicago Tribune
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Sean Dovin, who wants to work for FBI after going to Iowa, piles up kills for Providence. ‘On an amazing tear.'
Eventually, the FBI could be calling the name of Providence's Sean Dovin. The senior outside hitter was at a crossroads, weighing volleyball versus his future career plans. But he's choosing to go to Iowa to play club while working on an accounting degree. He also has some lofty plans for after college. 'I want to be in the FBI,' he said. 'I'm not exactly sure what I want to do for them, but that's the end goal. I wanted to go to a bigger school, and I know a lot of kids gong to Iowa and a cousin who could help me out there.' His parents, Mark Dovin and Carmel Finnegan, were Cook County probation officers. Sean is interested in federal government law enforcement. On the volleyball court, the 6-foot-3 Dovin has been an enforcer lately. He stayed hot with 10 kills, four blocks and four aces Wednesday night to lead the Celtics to a 25-12, 25-23 nonconference win over host Evergreen Park. 'Sadly enough, this was a down night for him,' Providence coach Lee Rucinski said of Dovin. 'He's been playing some of the best volleyball I've seen him play the past couple of weeks. 'He went back-to-back nights with 17 kills and had 14 and 12. This was a great match, but compared to what he's been doing … he's on an amazing tear.' Barton recruit Jackson Fowler added six kills for Providence (14-18), while Andrew Lubinski had four kills and 19 assists. Omar Torreblanca finished with five aces, including three straight in the first game. Rahsaan Davis and Connor Gallagher totaled four kills apiece for Evergreen Park (11-21), which is in its first season of playing varsity boys volleyball. Dovin, meanwhile, is hoping Providence can continue a strong close to the season. At one point, the Celtics were 7-18, but they have won seven straight and are 5-0 in the Catholic League White. 'Obviously, we started a little rough,' Dovin said of the Celtics, who have league matches remaining against Montini (7-14, 2-3) and St. Laurence (14-14, 3-3). 'I think now we're playing super consistent and playing more as a team than as individuals. 'If we can get it super together at the end of the season, we can be strong in the playoffs.' Providence drew the 22nd seed in the 31-team Hinsdale South Sectional, but despite the tough start to the season, Rucinski is fired up about how his players have responded with a big push. And Dovin, who opened Wednesday's match with three kills and two aces to set the tone and give the Celtics a 5-1 lead, has played a big part. He also had four kills in a row in the second game. 'When he plays like this, it really opens up our entire offense,' Rucinski said. 'Everyone knows the lefty (Fowler) is there, but you can't forget about Dovin because he just comes in and has all the shots. The blocker can't take one away because he has all of it.' Torreblanca, a sophomore outside hitter, related how much he admires Dovin. 'He brings energy and is very consistent,' Torreblanca said. 'I think he brings the team together. 'I look up to him and I hope to be like him.' Dovin, who has been involved in volleyball for nine years, is happy that he will be able to play on the club level in college so he's not giving up being on the court entirely. 'I feel like it's one of the most team-oriented sports,' he said. 'It says a lot about your personality on the court. You have to work as a team. You can have the best talent, but if you don't work as a team, you are never going to win.'
BBC News
04-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Coventry keeper Dovin to miss season finale
Coventry City goalkeeper Oliver Dovin will miss the rest of the season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, boss Frank Lampard has Sky Blues shot-stopper was stretchered off during the first half of the 3-1 defeat at Sheffield United last Friday and will undergo surgery on his has made 30 appearances for the Sky Blues this season, 28 of them in the Championship, and earned a call-up by Sweden for the recent friendlies against Luxembourg and Northern Ireland, when he was on the of Saturday's game against Burnley (12:30 BST), Lampard said: "We are really disappointed for him. He has got as we feared, an ACL injury which ends his season. He is going to have surgery."The 22-year-old was signed from Swedish side Hammarby last summer, penning a four-year deal at the CBS Arena. ACL recoveries often take around nine months, throwing significant doubt around Dovin's status into the start of next season but Lampard added: "The time frame, I'm not going to go there, but in the short term we know that his season is done."He has had an incredible season personally and the strides he's taken since we've been here, making the Sweden squad, makes it slightly more bitter because he's been doing so well."He is disappointed, particularly in the moments after the injury, as is normal. He should understand how far he has come and it's an unfortunate thing for us and we all support him."He is a really good lad; low maintenance and he has been brilliant in every sense. We spoke to him, these things are obviously challenging for young players who want to play and want to do well, so we will all support him along the way."City sit fifth in the Championship ahead of the visit of third-placed Burnley, but with only a two-point lead in the race for the play-offs with seven games will likely choose between Bradley Collins and Ben Wilson to replace Dovin, while Coventry recalled Luke Bell earlier this week from his loan spell at Southern League Premier Division side Gloucester has made eight league starts this season to Wilson's three, and replaced Dovin following his injury against Sheffield United.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Leeds down Coventry, go further clear in Championship
First-half strikes from Joel Piroe and Jayden Bogle has helped Leeds United stretch their advantage at the top of the English Championship to five points with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Coventry City. The Whites were a class above Frank Lampard's side who came into the game on Wednesday night on the back of four successive wins. Coventry could only blame themselves for being two goals down at the break when Piroe's expertly taken finish made Ellis Simms pay for his mistake before Bogle was handed a gift by goalkeeper Oliver Dovin. Leeds could have had more but for Dovin, who denied Manor Solomon, Piroe and Largie Ramazani, as the league leaders cruised to a sixth successive clean sheet in all competitions and extended their unbeaten run to 14 games. 😍 WE MARCH ON! — Leeds United (@LUFC) February 5, 2025 Daniel Farke's side have made a habit of scoring early in recent games and this time they struck in the 17th minute. Simms played a lazy back-pass deep into his own half and straight to Solomon who slipped through to Piroe to clinically dispatch his 13th goal of the campaign. Coventry were the creators of their own downfall and could only look at themselves when United surged into a 2-0 lead. Bogle looked like he touched the ball too far into the grasp of Dovin after a run into the area, but the goalkeeper spilled it back into the path of the defender who slotted into the back of the net. Leeds pushed for more and Daniel James latched on to a long ball over the top but he shot straight at Dovin. Coventry thought they got themselves on the scoresheet but Illan Meslier got down low and produced a fine save to deny Simms' header and they were almost punished on the break but Dovin was on hand to deny Solomon's rocket 10 seconds later. The hosts were beginning to get caught on the counter as they chased a way back into the contest - Dovin twice denied Leeds by stopping stop low drilled efforts from Solomon and Piroe. Meslier kept his clean sheet intact by tipping Bobby Thomas' header on to the bar while Wilfried Gnonto's late effort was belatedly ruled out for offside at the other end.
The Guardian
05-02-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Leeds streak further ahead at summit as Piroe and Bogle wrongfoot Coventry
First-half strikes from Joël Piroe and Jayden Bogle helped Leeds stretch their advantage at the top of Championship to five points with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Coventry. The visitors were a class above Frank Lampard's side, who came into the game on the back of four successive league wins. Coventry could only blame themselves for being two goals down at the break. Piroe's expertly taken finish made Ellis Simms pay for a mistake before Bogle was handed a gift by the goalkeeper Oliver Dovin. Leeds could have had more but for Dovin, who denied Manor Solomon, Piroe and Largie Ramazani, as the league leaders cruised to a sixth successive clean sheet in all competitions and extended their unbeaten run to 14 games. Daniel Farke's side have made a habit of scoring early in recent games and this time they struck in the 17th minute. Simms played a loose back pass deep into his own half and straight to Solomon who slipped through Piroe to clinically dispatch his 13th goal of the campaign. Coventry were the creators of their own downfall and could only look at themselves when their opponents surged into a 2-0 lead. Bogle looked like he touched the ball too far into the grasp of Dovin after a run into the area, but the goalkeeper spilled it back into the path of the defender who slotted into the back of the net. Leeds pushed for more and Daniel James latched on to a long ball over the top but he shot straight at Dovin. The visitors were in complete control, with Coventry struggling to play out from the back against a ferocious press. Leeds picked up where they left off after the interval. Solomon proved to be a menace for the Coventry defence and picked out James who could only fire into the side netting. Coventry thought they had got themselves on the scoresheet but Illan Meslier got down low and produced a fine save to keep out Simms' header. They were almost punished on the break but Dovin was on hand to deny Solomon's rocket 10 seconds later. Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion The hosts were getting caught on the counter as they chased a way back into the contest. Dovin twice denied Leeds by stopping low drilled efforts from Solomon and Piroe. The goalkeeper may have been to blame for Leeds' second but he kept his side in it, spreading himself to stop Ramazani with his feet. Meslier kept his clean sheet intact by tipping Bobby Thomas's header on to the bar while Wilfried Gnonto's late effort was belatedly ruled out for offside at the other end.
