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PRINCETON, N.J. – Nyherowo Omene was selected to the USA Men’s U23 National Team, USA Volleyball announced Monday. Omene was one…

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MINNEAPOLIS — Jay Kam, who has developed Century College into a junior-college volleyball power over the past decade, has been named as the new head coach of the Augsburg University volleyball team, the university has announced.
 
Kam, who started the volleyball program at Century, an NJCAA program in White Bear Lake, Minn., in 2018, has compiled a 96-44 record in the team’s five seasons as a varsity program (2019, 2021-24). The Wood Ducks have reached the NJCAA Division III National Championships each of the last three seasons, finishing fourth nationally in 2022, as national runner-up in 2023 and fourth nationally in 2024. Century athletes have earned five NJCAA All-American honors in the past three seasons.
 
The Wood Ducks went 28-6 in 2024, finishing second in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference South Division standings with a 10-2 record, finished second in the MCAC South in 2023 with a 29-5 overall (13-2 MCAC) record, and won the MCAC South title in 2022 with a 24-7 overall (14-2 MCAC) record. Century won the NJCAA Region 13A championship, along with the North Plains A District championship, in both 2022 and 2023.
 
“I’m thrilled to officially join Augsburg Athletics and its rich history,” Kam said. “Being part of a program that values excellence, integrity, and community is an incredible honor. Augsburg’s mission to develop student-athletes through leadership, service, and a commitment to both academic and athletic success perfectly aligns with my own goals and values.”
 
Kam was named NJCAA Region 13A and North Plains A District Coach of the Year in both 2022 and 2023, and MCAC South Division Coach of the Year in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
 
In addition to his coaching at Century, Kam has served as a head coach and age division lead for the Kokoro Volleyball club program in Lake Elmo, Minn., since 2021. In 2024, Kam also served as U15 head coach for the North Country Region High Performance Regional Development Program.
 
Kam received his bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Seattle Pacific University (Wash.) in 2000, and his master’s degree in physical education from Minnesota State University Mankato in 2013. He also served on the exercise science faculty at Normandale Community College (Minn.) from 2013 to 2018.
 
“I’m excited for the journey ahead — to grow as a person, compete at a high level, and contribute to a team and school that stands for something greater than just the game,” Kam said. “The goal is to give our student-athletes a great experience as they continue the next part of their journey, as they work towards graduation. For the greater student body and community, we want to create a fun product for students and fans to gather and support. Let’s go Auggies!”
 
Kam will be the 12th head coach in the history of the Augsburg volleyball program, which will begin its 54th season (1972-present) this fall. Kam replaces April Elsbernd, who led the Auggies to a 16-14 record and 7-4 mark in Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play in 2024. Elsbernd resigned in February to become the new head coach at her alma mater, Coe College (Iowa).
 
Augsburg has been among the consistent leaders in MIAC volleyball during the last two decades. Augsburg has finished among the top seven teams in the MIAC standings every year since 2008, earning berths in the MIAC postseason playoffs 11 times in the past 15 full (non-COVID) seasons. Augsburg won MIAC regular-season titles in 2013, 2014 and 2016 and advanced to NCAA Division III national tournament competition in 2013, 2014, 2018 and 2019.

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By: Ed Weaver  /  January 6, 2025  /  Photo: Nick Coyle

Seniors
Lexi Urena and Paige Logsdon were recently named to the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association’s (PVCA) Class 2A All-State team.

Wellsboro also finished 10th in the Class 2A final team standings poll.

The pair led Wellsboro to their first District IV championship since the 2015 season. They are also the first All-State selections since Caitlyn Callahan and Megan Starkweather were both named to the team following the 2019 season.

“I am so proud of both Paige and Lexi for this accomplishment,” head coach Darci Pollock said. “They gave so much to our team and program in these past four years. Both Paige and Lexi were captains of our team this season. Their passion for the game allowed them to lead their team to success and they will be greatly missed.”

Urena led the Lady Hornets with 177 kills while Logsdon was 2nd on the team with 165. Urena was 3rd on the team with 163 points scored while Logsdon scored 160 points on the season.

Logsdon led Wellsboro with 56 total blocks while Urena was 2nd with 13.5. Urena was also 2nd on the team with 273 digs.

WellsboroVolleyball.com would like to congratulate Lexi and Paige on their All-State selections.

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PLEASANTVILLE, NY (Dec. 17, 2024) – With the first half of the academic year coming to a close, the College Sport Communicators (CSC) wants to cap off the 2024 Volleyball year with their official release of the Academic All-District Teams. Announced on Tuesday afternoon, four Pace Volleyball student-athletes were selected for the honors.

The 2024 Academic All-District® Volleyball teams, selected by CSC, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes volleyball honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and NAIA.

Minimum eligibility requirements are that the student-athlete needs to have at least a 3.50 cumulative grade point average (GPA) while also appearing in at least 90% of the team’s total matches played OR have started at least 66% of the team’s total matches played.

Annika Blas-Cedeno (3.97 GPA), Georgette Cosentino (3.98 GPA), Maggie Ferguson (3.99 GPA), and Yasmeen Muhammad (3.82 GPA) have met each of the CSC Academic All-District requirements and have been selected to represent Pace Volleyball on the official list of recipients.

Additionally, Muhammad has also been selected as a CSC Academic All-America® finalist and will advance to the national ballot that CSC members will also vote on. First, second, and third-team Academic All-America® honorees will be announced Jan. 14, 2025.

For more information about the CSC Academic All-District® and Academic All-America® Teams program, visit AcademicAllAmerica.com.

For all information regarding Pace Athletics, log on to www.PaceUAthletics.com and follow Pace Athletics on Facebook (T-Bone, Official Mascot of Pace University Athletics), Twitter (@PaceUAthletics) and Instagram (@PaceAthletics). In addition, the Official Pace University Athletics newsletter, Setters Sports Wrap, is available. CLICK HERE to sign up for weekly updates on Pace Athletics content.

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MANSFIELD, MA. – On Wednesday afternoon, the Northeast-10 (NE10) released the 2024 volleyball all-conference teams with three Setters earning recognition. Yasmeen Muhammad claimed a first-team selection, Karielys Melendez earned third-team honors, and Lexi Zammit was selected to the all-rookie team.

Muhammad put together a stellar second year for the Blue and Gold, earning a first-team selection. The sophomore produced a team-high 213 kills (.318 attacking percentage), with 88 total blocks, and 46 digs. A new career-high was reached for Muhammad as she racked up 22 kills in Pace’s five-set win over Saint Anselm College. With 277 points on the year the Shoreline, WA. native ranked inside the NE10 top ten.

A member of the NE10 third-team, Melendez played a key role for the Setters during the 2024 season. The Toa Baja, Puerto Rico native was an all-around threat for the Setters posting a team-high five double-doubles. On the season, Melendez recorded 197 kills (2.77 per set), 183 digs, and a team-best 26 service aces. Her average of 2.77 kills per set sits inside the top ten for the conference.

Zammit made a strong impression in her first season with Pace to claim all-rookie honors. Leading the team in total assists (376) the Perth Western, Australia native ranked seventh for the NE10 in assists per set (6.27). With two 50-assist performances, Zammit was exceptional in setting up her teammates at the net. Along with her facilitating skills, the freshman tallied 90 digs, 18 kills, and 20 service aces.

For all information regarding Pace Athletics, log on to www.PaceUAthletics.com and follow Pace Athletics on Facebook (T-Bone, Official Mascot of Pace University Athletics), Twitter (@PaceUAthletics) and Instagram (@PaceAthletics). In addition, the Official Pace University Athletics newsletter, Setters Sports Wrap, is available. CLICK HERE to sign up for weekly updates on Pace Athletics content.
 
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By: Ed Weaver  /  October 9, 2024

The Wellsboro Varsity Volleyball team handed NTL Small School Division leader Northeast Bradford their first loss on the season on Tuesday, October 8.

Wellsboro edged out the Lady Panthers, 3-2.

Northeast Bradford won the first set 25-21, however the Lady Hornets took the next two sets, both 25-20, to take a 2-1 lead. NEB won a “what seemed like forever” 4th set 34-32, but the Lady Hornets regrouped to win the 5th set, 15-5.

Senior Lexi Urena led the Lady Hornets with 18 points (6 aces) and 12 kills, sophomore Madison Cruttenden scored 16 points and made 33 digs, and senior Paige Logsdon had 8 points, 5 kills, and 7 solo blocks.

Junior Taylor Main had 16 digs and 18 assists, sophomore Blake Eckart had 13 digs and 8 kills, and sophomore Ellie Largey added 12 assists. Main and junior Brooke Wheeler also had a solo and assisted block each.

“We went into this game knowing it was going to be tough,” head coach Darci Pollock said. “Our first set we started strong but couldn’t finish. Our defense played great all night, being led my Maddy. She was allowing our setters to have many options in the front row. We spread the ball using Paige, Lexi, and Blake, as each hitter has their own tempo. The fourth set felt never ending as it went 34-32. Both teams were playing with everything they had. Although we did not win the fourth set, I was confident my girls would push through the last set. We have had a few 5 set matches recently, which has been beneficial in helping us close out that last game. I am extremely proud of this team and the hard work they are putting in. We hope to continue the rest of our season with the same energy we had last night.”

Wellsboro swept the evening’s matches, winning the JV game 2-0 (25-19, 25-15) to improve to 11-4.

The Varsity win improves the Lady Hornets to 12-3 overall and 9-1 in the NTL Large School Division. The team is back in action on Thursday against Cowanesque Valley.

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By: Ed Weaver  /  September 15, 2024

Williamsport swept Wellsboro 3-0 in non-league volleyball action on Saturday, September 14.

The loss was the Lady Hornets’ first of the season after starting out 6-0.

“We had a tough loss. We came out slow and had a hard time coming back from it,” said head coach Darci Pollock. “Williamsport moved the ball well and had strong hitters. We played with a new line up and made the most of it. We will be back at it on Monday with more focus and energy.”

Williamsport won the first set 25-13, took the second 25-21, then ended the match with a 25-20.

Junior Taylor Main had 10 points (3 aces), 7 digs and 3 assists, freshman Peyton Keane scored 5 points (aces) and sophomore
Ellie Largey had 3 points (2 aces) and 2 assists. Senior Paige Logsdon had 2 kills and 3 blocks, sophomore
Blake Eckart recorded 2 kills and made 8 digs, and sophomore Madison Cruttenden had 20 digs.

Freshman Adelyn Frantz also recorded a block.

Williamsport won the JV game 2-1. Wellsboro won the first set 25-23 before Williamsport rallied to win the second 25-11 and the third, 15-13.

Wellsboro (6-1, 5-0 NTL Large School Division) travels to Hughesville on Monday.

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By: Ed Weaver  /  November 29, 2023

Senior Natalie Cleveland was named the NTL’s Defensive Player of the Year as the league announced their 2023-24 Volleyball All-Star teams on Tuesday, November 28.

Cleveland recorded 317 digs, made 25 assists, received 399 serves, and scored 106 points and 16 aces on 196 serving attempts (0.949).

“I am extremely proud of Natalie being named the Defensive Player of the Year,” 1st year head coach Darci Warriner said. “Natalie has provided our team with great defensive leadership for the past two and a half years. Moving from a defensive specialist to the libero provided her with experience anywhere in the back row. Natalie had over 500 career digs as the libero. Natalie has worked hard for this accomplishment, and I am beyond grateful to have her recognized by the league.”

Joining Cleveland on this year’s all-star team are senior Meredith Brownlee, juniors Lexi Urena and Paige Logsdon, and sophomore Taylor Main.

Urena led the Lady Hornets with 148 kills, 61 aces, and 12 blocks. She also had 139 points and 131 digs.

Brownlee led the team with 176 points and had 136 kills, 44 aces, and 125 digs and Main led the team with 149 assists and had 149 points, 21 aces, and 102 digs.

Logsdon recorded 38 kills on 144 attempts, made 14.5 blocks, and made 4 assists.

“I am so excited to see our girls recognized for their hard work and achievements this season,” Warriner continued. “Lexi and Meredith led the team from the outside and service line, earning themselves first team selections. They both worked extremely hard this season and I am so proud of their accomplishments. Both girls can play any position we need and were thrown in to multiple spots at any given moment to help their team. Taylor is a first year varsity player and came in as a leader on the court. Taylor came to every practice and game ready to give it her all. I am excited to see what next year brings for her.

“Paige played the last half of the season due to an injury, but played a major role in the team’s success. Although Paige wasn’t on the court in the start of our season, she was the biggest supporter on the bench. When Paige returned, she became a right side, which was her first time in this position. Paige is a leader on and off the court and is a great addition to our team in any position.”

WellsboroAthletics.com would like to congratulate Natalie, Meredith, Lexi, Paige, and Taylor on being named to this season’s all-star team.

View the complete 2023-24 NTL Volleyball All-Star teams.

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By: Ed Weaver  /  November 28, 2022  /  Photo: Ed Weaver

Senior Emily Starkweather and sophomores Paige Logsdon and Lexi Urena were named to the NTL Volleyball All-Star team as the league announced their selections on Saturday, November 26.

Logsdon was a 1st team selection while Starkweather and Urena were both 2nd team picks.

Logsdon led Wellsboro with 161 kills and 121 blocks. Starkweather led the Lady Hornets with 172 service points and was 2nd on the team with 231 digs. Urena led with 55 service aces and was 2nd on the team with 166 service points, 126 kills, and 133 assists.

“It was great to have three girls selected for the NTL all-star team this year,” head coach Jeff Zuchowski said. “We were very balanced and our girls selflessly shared many of the attacks. Paige was a force in the middle and deserved to make both the NTL team and the district team. Lexi and Emily were selected not only for their work as outside hitters, but for their serving and defense as well. Congratulations to all three girls on this accomplishment!”

WellsboroAthletics.com would like to congratulate Emily, Paige, and Lexi on their all-star selections.

View the complete 2022-23 NTL Volleyball All-Star teams.

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By: Ed Weaver  /  October 7, 2022

The Wellsboro Varsity Volleyball team rebounded following a loss to North Penn-Liberty with a 3-1 road win over Athens on Thursday, October 6.

“I’m so proud of the way the girls played tonight,” head coach Jeff Zuchowski said. “We bounced back from a few tough losses and came up with a hard-fought win when we really needed it. Hopefully we can keep the momentum going as we finish off the regular season.”

The Lady Hornets edged the Lady Wildcats 29-27 to take the 1st set. Athens rallied to win the 2nd, 25-22, but the Lady Hornets would ultimately prevail and take the next two sets, 25-17 and 26-24.

Junior Natalie Cleveland made 25 digs while senior Emily Starkweather added 11 points, 9 kills, and 21 digs. Senior Maddi Bordas chipped in 18 assists and 9 digs, juniors Olivia Chilson and Meredith Brownlee each had 3 kills, and sophomores Lexi Urena and Paige Logsdon each had 8 kills. Logsdon also recorded 10 blocks and 6 digs.

Brownlee also added 12 points and 12 digs while Chilson contributed 10 digs.

Athens took the JV game, winning 2-1 (19-25, 25-21, 15-8).

The win improves the Lady Hornets’ record to 8-6 (5-4 NTL Large School Division). The team is back in action at Troy tomorrow morning.

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