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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
South Range two-way standout commits to the next level
CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) – South Range two-way star Tristan Toy announced his commitment to Baldwin Wallace football to continue his academic and athletic career. He made the announcement on social media on Monday night. As a senior, Toy threw for 1,619 passing yards while racking up 1,122 rushing yards and 42 total touchdowns. Defensively, he recorded 56 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, two sacks and two interceptions. The Raiders finished the season 14-1 and were Division V state semifinalists. Throughout his four-year career, Toy was a part of a 55-4 overall stretch with four undefeated Northeast 8 Championships, two Regional Championships and the 2022 State Championship. Baldwin Wallace football competes in the Ohio Athletic Conference on the Division III level and finished last season with a 7-3 record. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Forbes
05-04-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
'Sweet Sixteen' Kicks Off Saturday For NCAA Women's Gymnastics
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 09: Chae Campbell of the UCLA Bruins competes on floor exercise ... More during a meet against the Stanford Cardinal at Pauley Pavilion on March 09, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by) NCAA Women's Gymnastics' 'Sweet Sixteen' is set. After three days of tense competition at the Regional Championships, the postseason field narrowed from 36 to 16. Over the next two days of competition, 16 will shrink further to an 'Elite Eight.' Top seeds LSU, Oklahoma, Florida, and Utah all advanced to their regional final, with No. 3 Florida posting the highest score of the Semifinal round, a massive 198.225. LSU and Oklahoma also went 198+, while Utah tied with No. 18 Denver after a season's-best effort from the underdog Pioneers. Two top-ranked teams saw their seasons cut short after subpar performances. No. 10 Georgia blossomed in 2025, showing substantial improvements in the first season since hiring Simone Biles' and Jordan Chiles' elite coach, Cecile Canqueteau-Landi. However, the Bulldogs collapsed on Friday, recording two falls on beam and committing multiple uncharacteristic errors. While Georgia struggled, No. 21 Arizona was calm and steady, delivering hit routines to knock out the Bulldogs by just .075, a razor-thin margin. With their upset win, the Arizona Wildcats are guaranteed their best finish in over 18 years. Just south at the Salt Lake City Regional, another upset was brewing. Like Georgia, the No. 13 Stanford Cardinal thrived in 2025, claiming the program's first ACC Championship over No. 6 California in March. The Cardinal finished a surprising fifth at the NCAA Championships just the year prior. However, the Cardinal also fell victim to the beam in Salt Lake City. Stanford recorded two falls, posting their lowest total of 2025 on the event. While the Cardinal struggled, Denver excelled, posting their highest team total of the season to tie with No. 4 Utah, a national title favorite. Olympic Champion Jade Carey was lights-out on Friday, leading her Oregon State Beavers to the Regional Final. Carey was near-perfect throughout the meet, winning every event and notching a perfect ten on floor. With her stellar results, Carey clinched a guaranteed berth to nationals as an individual competitor. Though Carey boasts five NCAA medals, she has yet to clinch an NCAA title. CORVALLIS, OREGON - MARCH 21: Jade Carey of the Oregon State Beavers competes on the floor exercise ... More during a gymnastics meet against the Fisk Bulldogs at Gill Coliseum on March 21, 2025 in Corvallis, Oregon. (Photo by) Fresh off their 2025 Big Ten Championship, Jordan Chiles and the UCLA Bruins cruised to another decisive win. After their victorious semifinal, the Bruins will face a rematch with former Pac-12 foe Utah at Saturday's Regional Final. The Regional Finals, which begin Saturday and run through Sunday, will determine the eight teams qualifying for the NCAA National Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, later this month. The top two teams from each Regional Final qualify for nationals. The Pennsylvania Regional stands out as a potential nail-biter. Aside from sporting the number-one team in the nation, LSU, the remaining three teams are neck and neck. Michigan State, Kentucky, and Arkansas scored within one-tenth of each other in the semifinal round, and all three teams are out for regional revenge. Despite spectacular regular-season efforts, Michigan State and Kentucky missed the Elite Eight in 2024, ending their seasons in the Regional Finals. This time, the hungry squads look to leave no doubt in the judges' minds. For Arkansas, emotions are high. After a controversial scheduling change left the No. 16 Razorbacks out of the 2025 SEC Championships, the team vowed to return with a vengeance. On Thursday, Jordyn Wieber's team looked ready for anything, delivering season highs on both vault and bars. However, heartbreak struck for the Razorbacks in the final routine of the night. All-American and vocal leader Frankie Price incurred a lower leg injury on her opening tumbling pass, bringing the meet to a halt. Despite their successful result, the meet ended in tears for the Razorbacks. Heading into today's competition, the Razorbacks vow to 'do it for Frankie.' Pennsylvania Regional Final: Saturday, April 5 at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+ No. 1 LSU No. 8 Michigan State No. 9 Kentucky No. 16 Arkansas Utah Regional Final: Saturday, April 5 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+ No. 4 Utah No. 5 UCLA No. 10 Minnesota No. 18 Denver Alabama Regional Final: Sunday, April 6 at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+ No. 3 Florida No. 6 California No. 12 Alabama No. 14 Oregon State Washington Regional Final: Sunday, April 6 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+ No. 2 Oklahoma No. 7 Missouri No. 15 Auburn No. 21 Arizona
Miami Herald
25-03-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
HBCU head coach doubles as umpire
Florida A&M head football coach James Colzie III loves sports. He was a star athlete at Florida State, playing both football and baseball. The coach of the HBCU powerhouse from the SWAC recently went viral because of how he likes to spend his spare time pursuing his passion. Earlier this month, while FAMU was on spring break, Colzie made a trip to Starkville, Mississippi, for a surprising reason. He took on the role of umpire during Mississippi State's three-game softball series against Auburn. Colzie worked at third base on Saturday, first base on Sunday, and behind home plate on Monday for the finale. Colzie III's connection to the game is rooted in his family as well. His father, James Colzie, has been the softball assignor for Dade County Public Schools in Florida since 1975 and has served as an athletic director since 1991. In recognition of his contributions to high school athletics, Colzie was inducted into the Florida High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame in 2020. His father's Hall of Fame bio reads in part, 'The Miami, Florida native began his officiating career in basketball, softball, and volleyball. To present, Colzie has officiated over 4,000 FHSAA contests and has appeared on a crew in 290 District Championships, 270 Regional Championships, and 36 State Championship games. His commitment and perseverance led him to become the Greater Miami Athletic Conference Commissioner of Commissions, where he played an instrumental role in recruiting and retaining officials and became a member of the FHSAA Officials Advisory Committee (1990-95).' In 2024 Colzie led the Florida A&M Rattlers football team to a 7-5 overall record and a 5-3 mark in the SWAC, finishing second in the SWAC East. FAMU finished with a 4-1 record at Bragg Memorial Stadium. Despite a challenging 1-4 record on the road, the team ended the season on a positive note with a two-game winning streak. In 2023 FAMU won the HBCU National Championship under the final season of Willie Simmons as head coach. The post HBCU head coach doubles as umpire appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mater Dei High School names new head football coach
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Mater Dei High School has announced a new head football coach, the fifth in the school's 75-year history. Officials say Cody Hess will take the reins from longtime head coach Mike Goebel, who led Mater Dei to sustained success during his tenure. USI Athletics accelerates transition to Division I Mater Dei High School says Hess is a Mater Dei alumnus and a 2017 graduate of the University of Southern Indiana. Hess brings a blend of leadership, teaching and coaching experience. After graduating, he served as the Athletic Director and Social Studies teacher at Resurrection Catholic School, which is also his home parish. In 2023, he returned to Mater Dei as a Social Studies and Physical Education teacher. Officials say over the past 12 years, Hess has served Mater Dei football in multiple roles, including Assistant Head Coach, Head Strength Training Coach, Offensive Coordinator, Assistant Defensive Coordinator, Running Backs Coach, and Defensive Backs Coach. During his time on the coaching staff, Mater Dei's football program achieved numerous accolades, including: State Championship: 2022 State Runner-Up: 2014, 2021 Regional Championships: 2014, 2020, 2021, 2022 Sectional Championships: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2022 Lamasco Bar and Grill sold to new owner, renovations slated 'The opportunity to lead this program is both humbling and a dream come true,' said Hess. 'I have big plans for this program – both on and off the field. On the field, we will pursue excellence through preparation, effort and execution. Off the field, we want to develop young men who respect themselves and others and consistently strive to make the right choices in all aspects of life. My goal is that every young man that leaves our program is not just a better athlete, but also a better person ready to excel in life beyond football.' Mater Dei High School says Hess's coaching philosophy is deeply rooted in five key principles: discipline, accountability, dependability, faith and coachability. He credits these values with helping to build a strong and unified team culture at Mater Dei that extends beyond the gridiron. 'Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
