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Los Angeles Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Servite's ‘Fab Four' show their blazing speed at state track and field prelims
CLOVIS, Calif. — Call them the 'Fab Four.' Servite's boys' 4x100-meter relay team, consisting of freshmen Jace Wells, Jaelen Hunter, Kamil Pelovello and Jorden Wells got Friday's CIF State Track and Field Championships off to a blazing start by winning the first heat in 40.28 seconds and earning the top qualifying time — not bad for the foursome's first go around the oval. Robert Gardner ran the anchor leg behind Jace Wells, Hunter and Pelovello six days earlier when the Friars clocked 40.40 to win the Southern Section Masters Meet and fellow sophomore Benjamin Harris joined Jorden Wells, Hunter and Gardner when Servite set a state and meet record at the Arcadia Invitational in April. Friday was all about the 'youth movement.' They left Veterans Memorial Stadium at Buchanan High believing that they could return Saturday to break the state meet record of 40.24 set by Hawthorne in 1989. 'This is the first time that all four of us have been in the same relay,' Hunter said. 'We're going after the record tomorrow.' Sherman Oaks Notre Dame won Heat 2 in 40.83, the second-fastest time. Hunter showed why he's the fastest freshman in the country one hour later when he looked like he was saving his energy for the finals even while winning his 400-meter heat in 47.43, the third-fastest prelims time behind Temecula Valley senior Jack Stadlman (46.99) and Culver City's Duaine Mayrant (47.38). Jace Wells clocked a personal-best to win his 200 meters heat in 21.03 while Stadlman (21 flat), Antrell Harris (21.14) and Leo Francis (21.16) from Santa Margarita also advanced to the finals ahead of USC-bound RJ Sermons of Rancho Cucamonga, who raced Nicolas Obimga of Torrance head-to-head at 11 p.m. for the last qualifying spot after they tied to the thousandth of a second for ninth. Sermons won by 20 hundredths in 21.11 with the stadium empty to secure his spot in the finals. 'I've never been in a run-off before,' Sermons said, shaking his head. 'I had a bad start the first time. No one to blame but me.' Servite capped its impressive day by winning its 4x400 meters heat in 3 minutes 10.94 seconds, holding off Cathedral (3:11.13) for the second-fastest qualifying time behind Long Beach Poly (3:10.70). Maintenance crews will be working overnight trying remove the scorch marks on the track after the boys' 100 meters. All nine sprinters to advance to Saturday's finals clocked 10.51 or under led by De La Salle junior Jaden Jefferson, whose wind-legal 10.01 bettered the California record of 10.14 by Rodrick Pleasant of Gardena Serra in 2022. Second in the heat was Obimga (10.20) and third was City Section champion Antrell Harris of Birmingham, giving a single heat the first, second and fourth-fastest times in the state this year. USC-bound RJ Sermons of Rancho Cucamonga bounced back from a subpar Masters race, where he finished fourth in 10.47, to win his heat in 10.40 and Demare Dezeurn, who repeated as Masters champion in 10.35 seconds, also topped his heat Friday in 10.43. Benjamin Harris won Heat 4 in 10.49. 'Today was all about qualifying for finals, said Dezeurn, a 10th-grader from Alemany. 'It's great competition. I have to go hard tomorrow. If I can beat him at the start I can beat him in the race. He [Jefferson] is good, though. Seeing those times just makes me love the game even more. I want to prove I belong here. I run to win!' Carson's Christina Gray anchored the Colts' 4x100 relay, which posted the fastest qualifying time (46.16) while Journey Cole's late kick on the anchor leg in Heat 2 allowed Redondo Union (46.33) to clip last year's state champion Oaks Christian, which posted the same time (46.39) as Long Beach Poly. Gray followed with a personal-best 11.47 in the 100, beating Chaparral's Keelan Wright by two hundredths of a second for second in her heat. Calabasas sophomore Malia Rainey yelled 'C'mon' after winning her heat in a personal-best 11.57 while teammate Marley Scoggins won Heat 4 in 11.67. Wright bounced back to post the best time (23.58) in the 200 while Gray finished second in 23.71, the second-fastest time and much swifter than her 24.62 at City Finals. 'In the 100 I had a great start, now I just have to work on the finish,' Gray said. 'It's still a great time for me. I'm feeling pretty good, there was no negative wind and winning the relay gave me confidence as I was feeling doubtful before that but after the 4x100 I knew I'd do well the rest of the day. Reigning discus champion Aja Johnson Sherman Oaks Notre Dame struggled Friday but secured the 12th and last finals spot with an effort of 139 feet 3 inches. Camarillo's Trinity Tipton was the top qualifier at 152-06. The 2023 shot put state champion, Johnson was the top qualifier Friday at 45-05, beating Aliso Niguel's Jaslene Massey by six inches. Transgender athlete AB Hernandez of Jurupa Valley was the leading qualifier in the girls' long jump (19-11.75), triple jump (40-09.75) and high jump (5-05.00).
Los Angeles Times
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Benjamin Harris and Servite showcase their speed at Southern Section track championships
In comic book terms, Servite's group of talented sprinters would be described as 'faster than a speeding bullet.' There's so many of them that a rival coach quipped, 'They run so fast no one can see them.' Under an overcast sky and with unusually cool temperatures for May, Saturday's Southern Section track and field championships at Moorpark High was not conducive of record times, but that didn't prevent the Friars from turning on the speed. It started with winning the Division 3 4x100-meter relay in 40.43 seconds but really got going when sophomore Benjamin Harris ran a career-best time of 10.32 seconds to win the 100 meters, an event in which the Friars accumulated 20 points. 'I feel I have more in the tank,' Harris said. 'It's not my favorite weather. I like running in heat, but you have to adapt.' Later in the 200 meters, he won in 20.96 seconds and Servite athletes also claimed third, fourth, fifth and sixth. Freshman Jalen Hunter won the 400 in 47.10. Brandon Thomas, Servite's coach, has used his many fast runners to push each other in practices. 'The next three weeks we're going to be real hot,' he said. Servite could be a state title contender, but despite its sprinter success, the Friars fell short to Sherman Oaks Notre Dame for the Division 3 team title. The Knights found enough depth in the field events to finish with 106.5 points to Servite's 104. JJ Harel made major contributions with a win in the high jump, second place in the triple jump and fourth in the long jump. Aaron Uzan got a surprise win in the 110-meter hurdles. The Masters Meet next Saturday at Moorpark, which features the 18 best qualifiers, will have a memorable 100. Rodney Sermons of Rancho Cucamoga, a USC commit, won the Division 1 100 in 10.36 seconds. He also took the 200 in 20.29. Sophomore Demare Dezeurn of Bishop Alemany set a Division 4 100 record in 10.42 seconds. In the girls Division 1 100, Georgia-bound Keelan Wright of Chaparral repeated as champion with a time of 11.50. Marley Scroggins of Calabasas set a Division 3 100 record at 11.59 and won the 200 in 23.84. Wright also won her 200 in 23.32. Evan Noonan of Dana Hills, one of the top distance runners in the nation, broke his own record in the Division 1 1,600 meters, winning in 4:03.71. The Stanford commit is aiming for his best performance to come next month at the Nike Outdoor Nationals. He has limited his appearances this spring trying to peak at the right time. 'I wasn't planning on it today but it was fun,' he said of his record. 'I don't feel 100% fresh but am moving in the right direction.' Junior Alden Morales of JSerra set a Division 3 record in the 800 meters at 1:50.79. Sophomore Darren Haggerty of Viewpoint, the school's top wide receiver, surprised himself with personal bests to win the Division 4 long jump at 22 feet, 8 inches and high jump at 6-6. 'It just happened,' he said. Viewpoint tied Gardena Serra for the Division 4 team title. Aja Johnson of Notre Dame, headed to Louisville, won the Division 4 girls shotput at 46-2. Kaylin Edwards, the Long Beach Wilson senior who won a state championship in the 300-meter girls hurdles as a sophomore, showed she has regained her form in the 100 hurdles, winning Division 1 in 13.90. Wilson won the team title. Braelyn Combe of Corona Santiago won her second straight Division 1 girls title in the 1,600 with a time of 4:46.99. She finished second at last year's state final to Ventura's Sadie Engelhardt.
The Irish Sun
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
‘Great sadness' as ‘gent' Irish chip shop owner who touched ‘many lives' dies suddenly abroad leaving family devastated
A POPULAR Irish chip shop owner has passed away suddenly in Spain. Terence Ponsonby was the owner of the Friars Rest in Advertisement The popular businessman had built up the restaurant into a thriving His staff, as well as family and friends, have been left devastated by his sudden passing. A spokesperson for the Friars Rest said Terry was a familiar and friendly face to so many across Donegal and further afield. The spokesperson confirmed Terry's sudden passing in Advertisement Read more in News The spokesperson said: "A familiar face to so many, Terry was more than just the man behind the counter – he was the heart of the Friars, always ready with a smile, a story, and time for everyone. "We know how many lives he touched, and we'll share funeral arrangements and more details as soon as we have them. "Thank you for your support and kind thoughts during this difficult time." Hundreds of tributes have already been paid to the hugely popular business owner on Advertisement Most read in the Irish Sun One pal said: "So sorry to hear this. Great character." Another wrote: "Such a shock. Send all our love to you all. Such a true gent. Always had time for you and such a funny gent too. May God look after you big man." Arrangements are currently being made to bring Terry's remains back to Co Donegal. Details of his funeral have not yet been released. Advertisement 1 Terence Ponsonby, the owner of the Friars Rest in Donegal, has passed away For the latest news on this story keep checking back at the Irish Sun Online, where we will bring you live updates as soon as they happen, before anyone else. Like us on Facebook at , and follow us from our main Twitter account at @IrishSunOnline, where we will bring you this story and all the rest of the top news and exclusives of the day. is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Advertisement
Boston Globe
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Daughter of actor Scott Baio to play golf for Providence College: ‘Proud dad moment'
Bailey is currently a student at the IMG Academy, a prestigious Florida boarding school for student athletes, where she is expected to graduate in 2026, according to her The 17-year-old began playing golf when she was 3½ years old and started competing in tournaments at age 8, the profile says. Advertisement 'I got into the game of golf because my dad would take me onto the course, and I would hit the ball, and go play in a sand trap,' her personal statement on the profile says. 'After a few months I began to hit the ball pretty well for a 4-year-old.' Get Rhode Map A weekday briefing from veteran Rhode Island reporters, focused on the things that matter most in the Ocean State. Enter Email Sign Up Bailey announced her decision to play for the Friars in an 'This has been years in the making,' Bailey wrote. 'I give thanks to God and my parents first and foremost.' Known for play Chachi Arcola on 'Happy Days' and the beloved sitcom's spinoff series, 'Joanie Loves Chachi,' Baio has spent his years since retiring from acting as an outspoken supporter of President Trump. In 2016, Advertisement One X user 'They are both class of 2026, however, they will play on different conferences,' Baio Christopher Gavin can be reached at
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Providence guard commits to TCU. Who is he?
The Providence College men's basketball team will have a new cast of lead guards next year after an announcement on social media on Sunday. Jayden Pierre committed to TCU through a post on his Instagram account. He'll spend a final college season in the Big 12 with the Horned Frogs. Pierre started in 63 of his 97 games with the Friars, including all but one of his last 64. He averaged 12.3 points and 3.2 assists last season, including 23 games in double figures and a season-high eight assists in a loss at Butler. Pierre entered the transfer portal when it opened on March 24 and will join a team that finished 16-16 last year. Mar 12, 2025; New York, NY, USA; Providence Friars guard Jayden Pierre (1) drives to the basket against Butler Bulldogs guard Kolby King (12) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images 'I would like to thank my coaches and the support staff for the opportunities they have created for me during my time here,' Pierre wrote on Instagram. 'To Providence College and the fans that have truly supported my teammates and I through everything year in and year out, I want to thank you.' Advertisement Pierre was retained by Providence coach Kim English upon his hiring away from George Mason in 2023-24. Their private game of 1-on-1 at the team practice facility turned into a viral moment on social media, with English winning and partly crediting that result for keeping the New Jersey native at the school. Pierre was part of an NCAA Tournament team as a freshman, recruited by former coach Ed Cooley over offers from Xavier, Creighton, Minnesota, Nebraska, Rutgers, Florida and more. Both of Pierre's 20-point games last season came prior to the second week of January. He totaled 22 points over his final three games, including seven points on 3-for-13 shooting in a conference tournament loss to the Bulldogs. Pierre's 3-point shooting, assist rate and steal percentage all declined from 2023-24 while his 2-point shooting and foul shooting improved. The Friars continue to shake up a roster that matched a program record for losses in a season in 2024-25. Providence finished just 12-20 and won a single game after the calendar flipped to February. That was a 75-62 triumph over Villanova, a night in which Pierre went 5-for-9 from 3-point range and Billy Donovan's jersey was retired to the Amica Mutual Pavilion rafters. Wednesday and Friday saw the Friars accept a handful of commitments, including from perimeter players Daquan Davis, Jason Edwards, Jaylin Sellers and Stefan Vaaks. Davis, Edwards and Sellers are transfers from Florida State, Vanderbilt and Central Florida, respectively. Vaaks will be a freshman addition from his native Estonia. Advertisement Providence returns veteran Corey Floyd Jr. and Ryan Mela as perimeter options. The Friars could also bring back Jabri Abdur-Rahim, who is pursuing a medical hardship waiver from the NCAA. Jaylen Harrell and Jamier Jones will join the roster as freshmen, a wing scorer and high-level athletic prospect, respectively. bkoch@ On X: @BillKoch25 This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Jayden Pierre will leave Providence basketball for TCU
