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International Business Times
26-05-2025
- Sport
- International Business Times
Who Was Alyssa Boyd? Girlfriend of Ex-Penn State Football Star Killed in Horror ATV Crash While He Is Seriously Injured
A former wide receiver for Penn State and Ohio State was seriously injured, and his young girlfriend was killed in a tragic ATV accident in rural Pennsylvania, according to officials. Julian Fleming, 24, was driving a Yamaha four-wheeler with 23-year-old Alyssa Boyd as his passenger when they crashed with a deer that suddenly ran across the road. The incident took place on a rural roadway in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, near the New York state border, according to the Pennsylvania State Police. The pair could do nothing to avoid colliding with the animal, police asid. Boyd died at the scene after suffering "extensive injuries," while Fleming was rushed to the hospital. Tragic End Fleming, also a Pennsylvania resident, suffered severe injuries and was transported to Guthrie Troy Community Hospital for treatment. State police said that neither he nor his passenger was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Local news sources, such as PennLive, identified the injured man as the former college football standout who played for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Social media posts show Fleming and Boyd together, and according to the two were in a relationship. Authorities recovered the deer's body, which they believe was the cause of the ATV accident. Boyd's family chose not to comment on her death. Tributes quickly began to pour in for Boyd, a 23-year-old was a graduate of the University of Alabama. Community Mourns Sudden Death Fleming shot to fame as a standout athlete at Southern Columbia High School in Catawissa, Pennsylvania, earning the title of the nation's top wide receiver recruit after being named Pennsylvania Player of the Year in 2019 by both Gatorade and PennLive. That same year, the five-star recruit committed to playing college football for Ohio State, where he went on to appear in 38 games, recording 80 catches for 990 yards and seven touchdowns. After earning his degree in December 2023, Fleming transferred to Penn State. He played in 16 games for the Nittany Lions but faced setbacks due to injuries during the latter part of the season. Fleming signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL Draft. However, the team withdrew the offer after he did not pass his physical exam, just three weeks prior to the fatal ATV accident.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Time of India
WR Julian Fleming seriously injured and his GF Alyssa Boyd killed in a Yamaha ATV accident
(Image via Alyssa Boyd IG: Julian Fleming and Alyssa Boyd) A month ago, wide receiver Julian Fleming wished to play for the Green Bay Packers. On April 27, the Packers signed Fleming as an undrafted rookie free agent. But he failed his physical due to hip and back injuries. Almost a month later, a drastically freaky event occurs in his life, leaving him seriously injured and his girlfriend dead. According to the Public Information Release Report of Pennsylvania Law Enforcement, the crash occurred on Painter Lick Lane in Columbia Township, Bradford County on May 23. A Yamaha ATV was traveling northbound on Painter Lick Lane when it collided with a deer that had jumped out in the road. Neither of the occupants had safety equipment. — tSilverBulletin (@tSilverBulletin) WR Julian Fleming's girlfriend Alyssa Boyd was pronounced dead at the scene The report further mentioned that the operator of the ATV sustained serious injuries and was transported to Guthrie Troy Community Hospital. The passenger sustained extensive injuries from the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. A recently deceased deer was located on the scene, consistent with damage to the ATV. Assisted on scene by Guthrie EMS, Troy Fire Department, and the Pennsylvania State Police Collison Analysis and Reconstruction Specialists. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Did You Know Luxury Hotel Prices in 2025 Could Be So Low? Expertinspector Learn More Undo This crash is under further investigation at this time. Both Julian Fleming and Alyssa Boyd were not wearing helmets at the time of the ATV crash The report named 24-year-old Julian Crushshon Fleming as the driver who had sustained a suspected serious injury and 23-year-old Alyssa Boyd as the passenger who had sustained a fatal injury. On May 26, Mike Darnay of CBS News reported that State Police say Fleming's condition is unknown at this time. Neither Boyd nor Fleming were wearing helmets at the time of the ATV crash. On May 25, the New York Post reported that families declined to comment on Boyd's death when reached by the Post on Sunday. Julian Fleming was named 2019 Pennsylvania Player of the Year by Gatorade and PennLive Julian Fleming played as a wide receiver at Ohio State University for four seasons. The 5-star recruit accumulated 80 receptions for 990 yards and 7 TDs in 38 games played for the Ohio State Buckeyes football. Fleming, born in Pennsylvania, transferred from Ohio State to Penn State. At Penn State, he completed five seasons with the Penn State Nittany Lions. He was ranked as the top wide receiver recruit in the nation. Fleming was named 2019 Pennsylvania Player of the Year by Gatorade and PennLive. WR Julian Fleming could not be drafted by the Green Bay Packers because he failed a physical - lingering hip and back injuries Despite having a successful college football career, WR Julian Fleming was not drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Green Packers showed interest in him. However, it did not come to fruition because of lingering hip and back injuries. Fleming later tried his luck at Baltimore Ravens, Washington Commanders, and San Francisco 49ers - by meetings and attending rookie minicamps. Also Read: C.J. Stroud is better than Jalen Hurts at the PFF Quarterback Rankings | NFL News - Times of India Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Miami Herald
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
St. Thomas University softball gets a recruiting boost from a former baseball star
Ben Ancheff was once the hefty pitcher who gained national notoriety for leading St. Thomas University to the NAIA World Series, finishing in second place. Now — exactly one decade later — Ancheff is still paying dividends for STU athletics. Ancheff, 33, is the athletic director at Williams Valley High in Tower City, Pennsylvania. As such, he recommended ex-Williams Valley outfielder Mya Achenbach to STU softball coach JC Gutierrez, who was a baseball assistant when the Bobcats made that 2015 run to the World Series. It has turned out to be a great call by Ancheff. Achenbach is the leading hitter on a Bobcats team that is 47-6 and ranked 16th in the nation. On Wednesday, NAIA officials will announce where the Bobcats will open the 48-team national playoffs. In the meantime, Achenbach tops the Bobcats in batting average (.377); on-base percentage (.438) and steals (15 for 16). She has also has eight homers and a 1.073 OPS. 'Mya should be in [NCAA] Division I,' Gutierrez said. 'But she had an arm injury before she got here, and that [disrupted] things with D1 schools.' Ancheff, who went viral after a story in the Miami Herald one decade ago, said he is still battling his weight issues at about the same size he was during his STU days — 330 pounds on a 6-1 frame. However, he said he has actually lost weight from his most unhealthy point at 420 pounds, and he is even more aware of his situation now that he is the father of a son, Finnley, 4, and a daughter, Fallon, 1. As for Achenbach, Ancheff said he knew she was special since her days at Williams Valley. In four years there, she won two state titles and one award as Pennsylvania Player of the Year. Her team also finished second at state twice. But when Achenbach got no softball offers after high school, she quit the sport and joined the Air Force. Ancheff, though, helped get her to the State College of Florida for junior college ball, and that led to the Bobcats, who are on a roll the past few years Since making the switch from baseball assistant to softball head coach in 2021, Gutierrez had led the Bobcats to more wins each year he has been on the job. That first season, STU finished 14-11. Since then, the Bobcats have gone 21-23; 35-18; 40-12; and 47-6 this season, shattering the program record for wins. This year's team is led by pitcher Anna Toon, a Montana native who is 21-2 with a 1.24 ERA. 'She wanted to find the sun,' Gutierrez joked when asked why Toon came to Florida. Toon, who is also a steady hitter (.317 batting average), praised Achenbach's contributions to the Bobcats. 'As our leadoff hitter, Mya sets the tone with her grit, mental toughness and athleticism,' Toon said. 'Her military background brings a rare and valuable form of leadership that few programs have.' Other STU standouts include outfielder Kaitlynn Martinez (.366 batting average); first baseman Gabriella Gilbert (.347 batting average from the cleanup position); and shortstop Victoria Navarro (.339 batting average). Navarro is also 14-2 with a 1.76 ERA as a pitcher. Achenbach said she feels confident in the Bobcats, especially when Toon is on the mound. 'She's a different breed,' Achenbach said. 'I know she'll get it done.' THIS AND THAT ▪ FIU's baseball team (26-22) has been on a crazy ride. The Panthers had lost five in a row before a win over Miami ignited a four-game win streak. Now, the Panthers will take a four-game losing skid to Wednesday's game at Miami. The Hurricanes (29-18) are one of the hottest teams in the ACC at 14-9 in league play, but they need to beat FIU on Wednesday to split their four-game season series. ▪ In the NCAA Division II softball playoffs, Nova Southeastern University (38-14) will face Barry (35--18) in the opening game of the South 1 Region, which will start this Thursday. Top-seeded Tampa (40-8) is the host, and Spring Hill (31-21) is the fourth seed. It's a double-elimination tournament. NSU, which is on a seven-game win streak, has made the NCAA playoffs four straight years. The Sharks also took two of of three games from host Barry back in February. ▪ FIU's women's tennis team lost to 25th-ranked Stanford 4-1 on Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lubbock, Texas. FIU won the doubles point before losing four straight singles matches.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
WKBN Starting 5: 2025 girls basketball award winners announced
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Over the last 17 years, WKBN has honored some of the best high school basketball players in the Valley with our Starting 5 award. Watch the video above to see which players made the WKBN Girls Starting 5 this season. These high school basketball players have won championships, shattered school records and dominated our coverage all season. Here is our 2025 WKBN Girls Starting 5: Alyssa Brown – Chaney The youngest member of our Starting 5 stuffed the stat sheet this year as just a sophomore. The Steel Valley Conference Player of the Year averaged over 20 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals per game this season while leading Chaney to its first playoff win in program history. Layke Fields – Kennedy CatholicThe Eagles senior will graduate as the only player in school history with over 2,000 points and over 1,000 rebounds. Fields averaged over 22 points, 13 boards and 3 blocks per game this season. She is the two-time reigning Pennsylvania Player of the Year, a three-time member of the Starting 5 and will continue playing next year at Robert Morris. Ava Hulett – Mineral Ridge Trumbull County's Player of the Year led the Rams with over 18 points, 10 rebounds and 3.5 steals per game this season. Hulett helped lead Mineral Ridge to a perfect 14-0 record in the MVAC Scarlet Tier and will graduate second on the all-time scoring list with 1,360 career points. Lia Krarup – Wilmington The Hounds senior broke a Mercer County record with over 250 three-pointers in her high school career and will graduate as the program's all-time leading scorer with over 1,800 career points. The Clarion recruit has won 73 games and two Region titles over the last four years. Addison Rhodes – Crestview The Rebels junior lit up the scoreboard again this season with a staggering 26 points per game. Rhodes shattered a school record with 81 three-pointers this year and 33 consecutively made free throws. She is the reigning Player of the Year in the conference, county, district and State of Ohio. Rhodes is a two-time member of our Starting 5 and returns for the three-peat next season. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
