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Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Korman learning on the links
It's been a year of improvements for Cala Korman. The golfer out of Killarney is back in Manitoba after completing her sophomore NCAA Division I season at Weber State University in Utah — and she's come in hot to kick off the 2025 Golf Manitoba championship season. It will be more of a quiet summer tournament-wise for Korman now that she's home, especially compared to her second year with the Weber State team, where she posted the second-best stroke average on the squad at 73.85 across 10 tournaments. She improved nearly two strokes from her freshman average of 75.44, placing in the top five twice and finishing in the top 10 in four events. One of those top-five performances was at the Fresno State Classic in March, where Korman set a program record with a 6-under-par 66 in the final round. She finished the tournament at 1-under 215, earning a fourth-place finish. GOLF MANITOBA PHOTO Cala Korman earned a bye to the quarterfinals of the Golf Manitoba Match Play Championships. 'My season in the spring was really good and I had a solid fall season,' said Korman. 'Overall, it's just fun being with the team and I did improve.' She ended the year by being named, along with two of her teammates, to the 2025 All-Big Sky Conference Second Team, going on to compete at the Wigwam Golf Resort in Arizona April 14–16 and helping the Wildcats secure a second-place finish, the best result for Weber State women's golf since 2001. 'I've gotten way more experience, and knowing that I have more tournaments to play and more opportunities helps lots,' said Korman. 'Just way less pressure, knowing that I'll have more chances and my seasons longer, it helps so much with the mental side.' Now, Korman is taking on the Golf Manitoba Match Play Championships, which are being held at Elmhurst Golf and Country Club this weekend. It's a tournament she has yet to win, but the young golfer is in a strong position after qualifying as the top seed with a 3-under par 68, one stroke clear of Niakwa's Jeri Lafleche. Korman, along with Lafleche and Clara Peake of Minnedosa, thanks to their qualifying placements, all earned automatic byes to the quarterfinals, which are set to go Saturday. 'I don't think there's one thing I'm fully focused on,' said Korman. 'I think if I just continue to stay patient and go for greens, fairways, and then two-putt.' Korman will play Hannah Diamond of St. Charles, who defeated Camryn Thomas on Day 1 of the tournament for the women on Friday. Another player to watch is Addison Kartusch of St. Charles, who is used to dominating the match play championships. Kartusch is looking for her third title in a row and fourth in the last five years. Coming off her freshman year at Bowling Green State University, Kartusch advanced to the quarterfinals on Friday, where she will face India Young. Lafleche is set to take on Charmaine Hayden of Breezy Bend, while Peake will play Jewel Lafleche, Jeri's sister and also of Niakwa. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. 'It's always fun coming back and just talking about our winters,' said Korman. 'This year, hearing about (Addison's) first year, and Jeri going to her school and Clara at her school. It's all fun to just reconnect and hear everything we missed.' Over on the men's side of things, a new champion will be crowned, as the 2024 winner, Marco Trstenjak of the host course, made it to the big leagues after turning pro this past winter. The quarterfinals, which tee off Saturday, will see No. 1 seed Evan Nachtigall of Shilo face Liam Comaskey of Pine Ridge, Niakwa's Michael Tanchak take on Grady Chuback of St. Charles, Jordy Lutz of Elmhurst play Lyle MacKenzie of Niakwa, and David Spurr of Elmhurst go up against fellow host-course member Kaleb Lambert. In the senior men's division, Rossmere's Rob Oliphant, the No. 1 seed, is playing David Powell of Elmhurst, Carl Lechman of Elmhurst is playing Blair Neal of Rossmere, Cornell Ruddock of Southwood faces Brad Moore of Pine Ridge, and Niakwa's Jay Doyle will meet Jason Groshak of Elmhurst.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
What TV channel is Texas vs Houston Christian baseball today? NCAA regional time, schedule
What TV channel is Texas vs Houston Christian baseball today? NCAA regional time, schedule Show Caption Hide Caption College baseball player forms sweet bond with coach's daughters While playing for Coach Frank Avilla Jr., Brady Crabtree formed a special, sibling-like bond with his daughters - a connection that continued well after graduation. The road to Omaha is here, and the first games of the 2025 NCAA Division I baseball championship are set for Friday, May 30. Texas will serve as the No. 2 overall seed and face Houston Christian in Game 1 of the Austin regional, which is one of 16 sites around the country to begin this year's tournament. This is the 38th time Texas (42-12) has hosted an NCAA baseball regional, but the first instance since 2022 and its first appearance under coach Jim Schlossnagle. The Longhorns are looking to bounce back from an up-and-down close to the regular season and an early exit in the SEC tournament. Houston Christian (32-23), formerly known as Houston Baptist, is making its second NCAA tournament appearance in program history. The Huskies improved by 14 wins in coach Clay VanderLaan's first season and won the Southland Conference tournament as the No. 6 seed. Kansas State and UTSA will also be playing at UFCU Disch-Falk Field as part of the Austin regional, with one team advancing from the double elimination format to next week's super regionals. The College World Series, featuring the final eight teams in the bracket, begins on June 13. Here's where to watch Texas vs. Houston Christian in the college baseball regionals. Watch Texas vs. Houston Christian with ESPN+ What TV channel is Texas vs. Houston Christian baseball on today? TV channel : None : None Streaming: ESPN+ The Texas vs. Houston Christian game to start off the NCAA's Austin baseball regional will only be broadcast via live streaming through ESPN+. Texas vs. Houston Christian baseball start time Date : Friday, May 30 : Friday, May 30 Start time: 2 p.m. ET First pitch for Texas vs. Houston Christian in Game 1 of the Austin regional as part of the 2025 NCAA baseball tournament is set for 2 p.m. ET. Texas baseball tickets Looking to buy Tennessee baseball tickets? We've got you covered. Buy Texas baseball tickets Texas baseball schedule 2025 Below is Texas baseball's postseason schedule. Austin Regional Friday, May 30: Texas vs. Houston Christian, 2 p.m. ET Texas vs. Houston Christian, 2 p.m. ET Saturday, May 31 : Texas vs. UTSA/Kansas St., Time TBD : Texas vs. UTSA/Kansas St., Time TBD Sunday, June 1 : TBD* : TBD* Monday, June 2: TBD* *if necessary Houston Christian baseball schedule Below is Houston Christian baseball's postseason schedule. Austin Regional Friday, May 30: Houston Christian vs. Texas, 2 p.m. ET Houston Christian vs. Texas, 2 p.m. ET Saturday, May 31 : Houston Christian vs. UTSA/Kansas St., Time TBD : Houston Christian vs. UTSA/Kansas St., Time TBD Sunday, June 1 : TBD* : TBD* Monday, June 2: TBD* *if necessary College World Series schedule
The Hill
6 days ago
- Business
- The Hill
MLB to invest in women's softball league
Major League Baseball (MLB) is going to invest in an upcoming women's softball league in the wake of a rise in the prominence of women's sports in the U.S. According to an article on MLB's website about its backing of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), a strategic investment into the AUSL by the MLB was unveiled Thursday. The baseball league also said that joint sales and marketing efforts, as well as widespread promotional support and MLB Network and broadcasts are set to be featured in the investment. 'During this extraordinarily exciting time for women's sports, we want softball to thrive. MLB is committed to help build a sustainable and impactful league that drives fandom, serves the softball community and benefits all female athletes,' MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said via a statement in the article. Women's sports in the U.S. have seen increased attention in recent years, with figures like soccer star Megan Rapinoe and basketball icon Caitlin Clark becoming household names. More viewers tuned into the women's NCAA Division I basketball championship in 2024 versus the men's, the first time in history the women's game had done so, according to The Associated Press. In 2019, Women's World Cup final viewership in the U.S. was over 20 percent higher than the men's a year prior, per Fox Sports. According to an article on the AUSL's website, next week marks the launch of the league. Amid its first season, it is set to feature four teams and 24 games per team.
Los Angeles Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Prep talk: SoCal products begin play in NCAA baseball playoffs
The NCAA Division I college baseball playoffs begin this week, and there are several graduates from Southern California high schools representing in the college ranks. Freshman Dylan Volantis of Texas, a Westlake High graduate, has had an All-American season, going 4-1 with a 1.99 ERA and 12 saves as a closer in the SEC. Freshman shortstop Nate Castellon, a Calabasas grad, helped Cal Poly win the Big West tournament. He's batting .364. Collin Clarke (Santa Margarita) is 5-2 with a 4.59 ERA for Oregon. Trent Caraway (JSerra) has 33 RBIs for Oregon State. Colin Yeaman (Saugus) is batting .342 with 13 home runs and 55 RBIs for UC Irvine. Aiden Taurek (Foothill) is batting .336 with 10 home runs and 45 RBIs for St. Mary's. Derek Curiel (Orange Lutheran) is the No. 2 hitter for LSU with a .336 average and 45 RBIs. Aidan Cremarosa, who once played for Burbank Burroughs until enrolling at IMG Academy, is 6-5 with a 4.13 ERA for Fresno State. Dean Curley (Northview) is batting .313 with 12 home runs for Tennessee. Jimmy De Anda (Mater Dei) has a .281 average for Utah Valley. For USC, Ethan Hedges (Mater Dei) leads the team with a .343 average and has nine saves. For UCLA, freshman Easton Hawk (Granada Hills) has been a late-season closer with five saves. This is a daily look at the positive happenings in high school sports. To submit any news, please email
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
St. Xavier graduate Connor Buczek coaches Cornell to NCAA men's lacrosse national title
St. Xavier graduate Connor Buczek coached his Cornell Big Red to the NCAA men's lacrosse national title on May 26, beating Maryland 13-10. Buczek, a 2011 Bomber graduate, was a three-time All-American for the Big Red and was the 2014 Ivy League Player of the Year for Cornell before being selected second overall in the Major League Lacrosse draft. Cornell Big Red men's lacrosse head coach Connor Buczek gets a kiss from his wife, Maddie Kiep, after winning the NCAA Division I men's lacrosse championship at Gillette Stadium. During his pro playing career, Buczek served as an assistant coach at Cornell before being named the head coach in 2020. Cornell finished as national runner-up in 2022. Advertisement His brother, Griffin, a 2016 All-American lacrosse player from St. Xavier, is on his staff as the director of operations. Cornell was the top seed in the 2025 tournament and defeated No. 2 Maryland in the championship finals, winning the program's fourth championship and first since 1977. The Big Red finished 18-1 overall, winning their final 14 games of the year. Cornell's national championship winning coach Connor Buczek is a 2011 St. Xavier graduate. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: St. Xavier grad Connor Buczek coaches Cornell to NCAA lacrosse title
