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Former Minnesota Wild Forward Joins Muskegon Of USHL As Assistant Coach
The Muskegon Lumberjacks of the United States Hockey League (USHL) announced on Friday the hiring of former Minnesota Wild forward Pat Maroon as assistant coach.
American Press
2 days ago
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College Football Countdown: SFA adjusts to life back in SLC
Coming off a title in the Western Athletic Conference, Stephen F. Austin came back to the Southland last year with high hopes. Things didn't work out perfectly for the Lumberjacks, who gave away a couple of games that proved costly in the end. They finished 7-5 overall and 4-3 and third place in the conference. 'We came back to a different Southland Conference,' head coach Colby Carthel said. 'It was much improved, and we found some ways to lose games.' Led by the return of Sam Vidlak, the SLC's top quarterback, the Jacks have high expectations. Vidlak was injured late in the season, missing the final three games, which might have cost SFA a playoff spot. 'Health-wise, I'm ready to go,' Vidlak said. Vidlak connected 67.7 percent of his passes for 2,387 yards and 27 touchdowns to four interceptions last season. He also has his top returning target, Kylon Harris, who made 87 catches for 1,039 and 10 touchdowns. 'It is great to be back with Kylon after last year,' Vidlak said. 'I'm really thankful to be surrounded by the teammates I have. Kylon is a special player, and I think we have a special relationship.' As if the offense wasn't strong enough, the Jacks added former Big 12 Freshman of the Year Richard Reese at running back. He earned that honor in 2022 and is ready for his final college season. While the offense led the Southland, so did the SFA defense, which often gets overlooked. Two all-SLC players return on that side of the ball, led by preseason all-American defensive back Charles Demmings. 'We got an offense that is lights out, but as a defense, we know what we are and what we are capable of,' defensive tackle Ky Thomas said. 'We know what we can do. We play fast and we play free.' The defense allowed 17.8 points a game last season while scoring at a 35.6 clip. The Lumberjacks say that they let last season slip away, which can make them dangerous this season. 'We are coming in with a chip on your shoulder and our chins out,' Carthel said. 'We are looking forward to seeing what we can do.' SFA was picked second in the conference preseason poll but has the talent to win the conference and make a deep playoff run. Keeping healthy, especially Vidlak, who is a Walter Payton Award candidate as the best player in Football Championship Subdivision. If that happens, it could be a special season at SFA.
Associated Press
30-06-2025
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Northern Arizona promotes interim AD Uri Farkas to permanent position
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Northern Arizona has promoted interim athletic director Uri Farkas to the fulltime position. Farkas will assume his role on Tuesday, pending approval by the Arizona Board of Regents. He had been serving as interim athletic director since previous AD Mike Marlow retired on March 1. 'Since stepping into the interim role, Uri has led with integrity, energy, and vision — qualities that have galvanized excellence across Lumberjack Athletics,' NAU President José Luis Cruz Rivera said in a statement. 'His leadership will bring continued momentum and success to NAU Athletics, and I look forward to all that Uri will accomplish in advancing the excellence of our programs and supporting the success of our student-athletes.' Farkas had served as Northern Arizona's deputy athletic director since 2019 and helped secure more than $4 million in donations to the athletic department in 2024-25, most in school history. He previously served in leadership roles at Washington State, California and Oregon before becoming a senior associate athletic director at NAU in 2018. ___ AP Sports:
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30-06-2025
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Northern Arizona promotes interim AD Uri Farkas to permanent position
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Northern Arizona has promoted interim athletic director Uri Farkas to the fulltime position. Farkas will assume his role on Tuesday, pending approval by the Arizona Board of Regents. He had been serving as interim athletic director since previous AD Mike Marlow retired on March 1. Advertisement "Since stepping into the interim role, Uri has led with integrity, energy, and vision — qualities that have galvanized excellence across Lumberjack Athletics,' NAU President José Luis Cruz Rivera said in a statement. 'His leadership will bring continued momentum and success to NAU Athletics, and I look forward to all that Uri will accomplish in advancing the excellence of our programs and supporting the success of our student-athletes.' Farkas had served as Northern Arizona's deputy athletic director since 2019 and helped secure more than $4 million in donations to the athletic department in 2024-25, most in school history. He previously served in leadership roles at Washington State, California and Oregon before becoming a senior associate athletic director at NAU in 2018. ___ AP Sports:
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25-05-2025
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Bemidji High School graduates define their success as class of 2025
May 24—BEMIDJI — "Sometimes, you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory." Credited to the late Dr. Seuss, this quote officially represents Bemidji High School's class of 2025, who celebrated the end of an era and the start of a new one during their commencement ceremony at the Sanford Center on Saturday. Proceeding into the arena in a sea of navy blue and white, the most recent addition to BHS' alumni base — including graduates Moraya Holleman and Annabelle Haas — had the opportunity to reflect on the past 13 years as they prepare for the rest of their lives. "Today is a very special day, and it's special for more than just receiving a diploma," Holleman said. "We have spent the last 13 years of our lives striving for the success of walking across this stage and receiving our diplomas. "Most of us have never had something that we have worked so long to achieve — something so life-changing, something so permanent — that we can say we did, thus far, in our lives. We have spent seven hours a day, nine months a year, working for this day." Throughout much of the ceremony, emphasis was placed on what defines success. Bemidji Area Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson encouraged graduates to focus on four core pieces of advice — be grateful, keep learning, be resilient and live with purpose — as ways to focus on what matters most. "We only get one life, live it well," Olson said. "At the end of your life, it's not going to matter what promotions you've had, how much you've earned, how large your house is, the kind of car you drive. What matters most is how you've invested in others. Your impact will be measured by that." Holleman expounded on certain definitions of "success" and urged her classmates to reconsider what it means to be truly successful. "Success is often defined by money and fame," she said. "We are an amazing group of people who have had so many accomplishments in this school over the last four years, and I have no doubt that we are going places. But let's not get caught up in the modern definition of success that we forget what true joy, kindness and true success are. "We can reach for the stars. We can become pro-athletes, professional musicians, amazing inventors and entrepreneurs, and maybe even billionaires. But all of that means so little if we aren't good people." Principal Jason Stanoch used the word "endurance" to describe the class of 2025 when looking back at their past four years at BHS. "Merriam-Webster's dictionary defines endurance as 'relating to a race or other sporting event that takes place over a long distance or otherwise demands great physical exertion, stamina.' Four years is a long time to endure," Stanoch said. "Some of you might think that today is the end of the game, but just like halftime in football or between innings of softball or between periods of hockey, the game has just begun. "You will continue to represent our school and community as Lumberjacks in the game of life." Stanoch also provided notable stats for the graduating class, which included 112 academic letter winners, 60 graduates with grade point averages of 3.9 or higher, 59 honor graduates and 49 members of the National Honor Society. One graduate attained a National Merit commendation along with three semi-finalists for the National Merit Scholarship, which is considered the most prestigious and competitive scholarship in the nation. The class attained 96 medallions across 110 career pathways within the Bemidji Career Academies. The class also represented 12 tribal nations, recorded 56 Native American graduates and had 10 international exchange students. A total of 18 student-athletes will continue to compete at all levels in their respective sports. Collectively, the 2025 class earned a total of 1,572 college credits, which equates to more than 13 bachelor's degrees from a four-year university. Graduates are set to attend an array of colleges, including Bemidji State, Hamline University, Swego and Illinois State University, among others. Recognized at a May 15 senior awards program, the class has earned nearly $3 million in scholarships. "That number continues to grow every day as we receive notices from various colleges, institutions and organizations that are investing in your future," Stanoch added. Noting the class' continued success — given its expansive definition — Stanoch expressed appreciation for the class of 2025's impact on BHS as they represent their alma mater outside its classroom walls. "We will forever be grateful for the legacy of success that you have added while you were at BHS. You have brought joy to our lives — the staff, our students, our families," Stanoch left off. "We are excited to watch your journey beyond high school." The full graduation ceremony can be viewed on the Bemidji Area Schools YouTube channel.
