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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Roy Alexander joins Texas Tech football team after 100-catch season with Incarnate Word
Wide receiver Roy Alexander caught 100 passes for 1,108 yards and 13 TDs in one season at Incarnate Word. He played three years at UAlbany.
Boston Globe
01-07-2025
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- Boston Globe
Through Hyde Park skills camp, the likes of Boston College's Jaedn Skeete and Max Tucker savor the chance to give back
Now, with help from Owen McGowan (BC), Mekhi Dodd (BC), Jojo Uga (UAlbany), David Afogho (Bowling Green), JD Rayner (James Madison), Brandon Sullivan (Harvard), Merv Amazan (Sacred Heart), and many more, they took it upon themselves to inspire the next generation of talent at Reservation Road Park. Advertisement The Hyde Park to Catholic Memorial to Boston College pipeline is as robust as ever, and they know free and accessible events fortify the future for both their community and schools. 'It's something that I've been thinking about for a year now,' said Tucker, a junior defensive back. 'Seeing it come to fruition, and seeing these guys having fun, it's just amazing. I wouldn't ask for anything else. I'm just happy right now. Too happy.' Advertisement The first Boston Built Different Skillz Camp took place at Reservation Road Park in Hyde Park. Trevor Hass The full-circle nature felt like destiny for those involved, especially for Tucker and Skeete, who grew up two doors from each other in Hyde Park. Once Tucker's mother, Carleen, finally let him leave the porch, Skeete taught him how to ride a bike around the neighborhood. They played kickball, manhunt, and, of course, two-hand touch football in the street. Their friendship blossomed at elementary school, then with the Cowboys, as Hyde Park's dynamic D team booked back-to-back trips to Florida under coach Phil Wornum. Another coach along the way, Walter Egli, said while they certainly won a lot of games, that's not what he cherishes the most. He still admires his players' resilience and mental fortitude. 'It was about teaching these kids the game of football,' said Egli, who showed up to support his former players and reminisce about the glory days. 'Now I get to see them play college ball. It's unbelievable.' The Hyde Park players understood the odds were against them, but that never deterred them. If anything, they motivated them even more, because they knew their best friends would never settle for anything less than reaching their full potential. Tucker said these lifelong friends will likely be groomsmen at his wedding someday. The families still go out to dinner, and Traore's mother, Rose, still braids Carleen's hair. 'What really brought us together was our brotherhood,' said Traore, a sophomore defensive lineman. 'We were always around each other. We always did everything together. Us having a close bond and friendship, that's what made us play the way we played.' Mack Mahoney drew some inspiration from Boston College's Owen McGowan (left) at the first Boston Built Different Skillz Camp. Trevor Hass When McGowan was a senior at Catholic Memorial, he mentored a standout 2023 class as sophomores. With the Hyde Park Cowboys core, it captured Division 2 Super Bowls in 2021 and 2022 in dominant fashion. Advertisement Skeete, Tucker, and Catholic Memorial teammate Datrell Jones all committed to BC. Tucker's recruiting process had its challenges, as he considered UMass, Merrimack, and more, but didn't initially receive any Power Four offers. Tucker was close to commiting to Akron, but two days before signing day, then-BC head coach Jeff Hafley discovered him and offered him a spot. Eagles quarterbacks coach Jonathan DiBiaso, the son of Catholic Memorial coach John DiBiaso, has helped maximize the connection between the schools under Bill O'Brien. Dodd, a freshman running back, could be the next Boston-area star to make it big for the Eagles, with others likely to follow. Jonathan DiBiaso and BC strength and conditioning coach Craig Fitzgerald were in attendance Saturday, taking a back seat as their players morphed into coaches for the day. Skeete, Tucker, and McGowan will all be catalysts for a talented team hoping to build on last year's 7-6 campaign. McGowan is still a mentor, just like he was all those years ago. 'It's great to help out the Hyde Park guys,' said the redshirt senior linebacker. 'I've been with them a while, and I've watched them grow up from eighth grade to now.' Boston College junior wide receiver Jaedn Skeete signed 11-year-old Dorchester resident Tristan Callistro's shirt at the first Boston Built Different Skillz Camp. Trevor Hass When Tucker reached out to former Catholic Memorial assistant Kevin Mahoney about giving back to the community, Mahoney was thrilled and helped spearhead the operation. They hosted two hours of skills and drills for fifth through eighth graders, with the counselors showing just as much exuberance as the players on a highlight-reel touchdown or interception. Next up was a wide receiver vs. defensive back tournament — a battle Skeete and Tucker know quite well — for grades 9-12. Advertisement 'It's wonderful to see that they've taken it on themselves to realize how important it is to give back to a community that gave them so much,' Carleen Tucker said. The counselors hung around afterward and caught up with old friends who have become family. Not long after they were fantasizing about shining on a grand stage, they were proud to help kids like Callistro believe in the power of their dreams. 'It was amazing,' said Skeete. 'I think we should do this every year.' Trevor Hass can be reached at
Yahoo
26-03-2025
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Binghamton Softball's Rachel Carey Earns America East Rookie of the Week
VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Bearcats softball team had their home opener this past weekend and swept UAlbany, and in doing so, freshman designated player Rachel Carey once against earned America East Rookie of the Week. Carey batted 5-6 in the sweep, notching a homer and a pair of extra-base hits with 5 RBIs. She is currently tied in the conference in homeruns, and third in RBIs. The Bearcats next series will be on the road at UMBC this weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
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Binghamton Bearcats Softball looks to continue recent success
VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Binghamton Bearcats Softball team is gearing up for more action, as their 2025 season kicks off Friday in Florida. Coming off a regular season co-championship in 2024, tied at 14-6 with UAlbany, this time around they'll be looking to have the top spot all to themselves. 'I think we're more prepared than we could ever be,' said Head Coach Jess Bump. 'If we practice for one more week, I think we would be in the same exact spot as we are right now.' The team comes into the season ranked 2nd in the preseason poll, just 1 point behind Albany. They also have 5 players named to the preseason all-conference team, being catcher Elisa Allen, outfielder Brianna Santos, designated player Emma Lawson, utility Lindsey Walter, and pitcher Brianna Roberts. 'We really put extra effort into helping the freshmen and passing on the knowledge that we've gained on to them,' said Walter. The Bearcats will compete in 4 tournaments and 23 games leading up to their conference opener, which will be at the Bearcats Sports Complex against the Great Danes. Friday, 2/7 they kick off their season in the Stetson Tournament, facing Chattanooga at noon and the hosts at 5:30. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
