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Quincy Wilson Named 2024 USATF Youth Athlete of the Year

Blog High School Sports Features News NewsTicker Running SportStars of the Week StaffPicks Star of The Week Page Track & Field, Anchored by Youth Runner XC-Track-Running November 15, 2024 0

At just 16 years old, Quincy Wilson has already established himself as one of the brightest young talents in track and field. He can now add USATF Youth Athlete of the Year to his running accomplishments. USATF announced its end-of-the-year award winners on Thursday, naming Wilson its youth recipient.... Read more

Mater Dei, Marymount headline Nike Tournament of Champions girls volleyball field in Arizona

Blog Central Coast Section News North Coast Section San Diego Section Southern Section SportStars of the Week StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA October 1, 2024 0

Mater Dei and Marymount produced a thrilling three-set battle Sept. 21 in the final of the Durango Fall Classic in Las Vegas. The California powers could be headed for a potential rematch at the Nike Tournament of Champions at the Arizona Athletic Grounds at Legacy Sports Complex in Mesa.... Read more

Rylee Blade & Great Oak Boys Look To Extend Streaks At ASICS Cool Breeze Invitational

CalHiSports Insights Central Coast Section Central Section Los Angeles City Section North Coast Section Northern Section Oakland Section Running Sac-Joaquin Section San Diego Section San Francisco Section Southern Section SportStars of the Week StaffPicks Star of The Week Page XC-Track-Running August 30, 2024 0

Rylee Blade began her journey toward winning a California Division 1 state title last season with her remarkable performance at the ASICS Cool Breeze Invitational. Blade, a senior at Corona Santiago High, has an opportunity Saturday to make additional history at the Pomona Fairplex by winning the Sundown Showdown... Read more

With No U.S Olympic Race Walkers, Will The Event Grow?

Blog Running SportStars of the Week StaffPicks XC-Track-Running August 2, 2024 0

When non-runners think of track and field as an Olympic sport, they mostly image athletes like Usain Bolt or Sha’Carri Richardson sprinting to the finish on a track straightway with leg muscles bulging, seemingly flying through the air. Would it be accurate to say that they probably never even... Read more

Simone Biles And Sunisa Lee Make History Already At 2024 Paris Olympics

Blog Cheer/Gymnastics Cheer/Gymnastics News SportStars of the Week StaffPicks July 29, 2024 0

Team USA’s Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee have made an impact on U.S. gymnastics in just the qualification round. On Sunday, July 28 both Biles and Lee were named the two gymnasts to move on to compete in the Olympic all-around competition. The women are already making history at... Read more

Junior Olympic 1500m Race Walk Final: Results And Highlights

News SportStars of the Week StaffPicks Track & Field, Anchored by Youth Runner XC-Track-Running July 25, 2024 0

The USAF Junior Olympics Track & Field Championship are underway at the E. B. Cushing Stadium in Texas all week. On Wednesday, July 24, the elite youth track and field meet featured the final for the 1500m race walk. Taking disciple and endurance, boys and girls in this event... Read more

These Are All The Skills Named After Simone Biles

Cheer/Gymnastics Cheer/Gymnastics News NewsTicker SportStars of the Week StaffPicks July 22, 2024 0

There is no denying that Simone Biles has made history in gymnastics. The most decorated gymnast of all time—who has never lost a World Championship competition–has six Olympic medals. Biles will attempt to add more medals to her award collection when she competes representing the United States in the... Read more

‘Simone Biles Rising’Review: Biles Breaks New Ground in Gymnastics Mental Health

Blog Cheer/Gymnastics Cheer/Gymnastics News NewsTicker SportStars of the Week StaffPicks July 18, 2024 0

Netflix released part one of the anticipated documentary series Simone Biles Rising on Wednesday, July 17. The series follows the struggles and comeback of the ‘greatest gymnast of all time’ from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics leading up to the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. While the meat of the story... Read more

California Teen Swimmer Makes History With ‘Triple Crown’

Aquatics Blog News NewsTicker SportStars of the Week StaffPicks July 17, 2024 0

California teen swimmer Maya Merhige is making waves in sports history books. The 16-year-old is among the list of youngest swimmers in history to accomplish the prestigious Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming. Those who achieve the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming honor are those who are successful... Read more

Here Are The Athletes Part Of ‘Teen’ USA For The 2024 Olympics

Cheer/Gymnastics Multi-Sport News NewsTicker Running SportStars of the Week StaffPicks XC-Track-Running July 8, 2024 0

It’s a common goal for athletes to have aspirations to one day make it to the Olympics. And for these talented teenagers, they have made this dream a reality. From Quincy Wilson setting a U18 world record at the track and field Trials, to Hezly Rivera being the youngest... Read more

Soccer Star Charlotte Kohler Among Trio Awarded Gatorade Player Of The Year

Club Sports HS / CLUB Soccer News SportStars of the Week StaffPicks Star of The Week Page June 27, 2024 0

Gatorade announced the recipients of its prestigious Player of the Year award—naming a trio of high school athletes including Charlotte Kohler.

Harvard Women’s Volleyball 2024 Schedule Includes November Playoffs For Tournament Spot

Club Sports Club Sports News SportStars of the Week StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA June 12, 2024 0

Harvard announced the schedule for its women’s volleyball 2024 season. Starting at the end of September, the women of the Harvard Crimson team play nine teams starting this fall followed by two invitationals and then playoffs that run mid-November. The Crimson will compete for another Ivy League Tournament spot,... Read more