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No. 56 Old Dominion men post shutout of Georgia State to earn place in Sun Belt tennis final

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April 20, 2024

No. 56 Old Dominion men post shutout of Georgia State to earn place in Sun Belt tennis final

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No. 56 Old Dominion advanced to the Sun Belt Conference Tournament title match with a 4-0 win Saturday over Georgia State in Rome, Georgia.

Cosme Rolland de Ravel, Connor van Schalkwyk and his brother Codie van Schalkwyk won in singles for the defending champion Monarchs, who advanced to Sunday’s 1 p.m. final against top-seeded Georgia Southern. The Eagles defeated ODU 4-3 March 24 in Statesboro, handing the Monarchs their only league defeat.

Coach Dominik Mueller’s Monarchs likely need to win the tournament to advance to the 64-team NCAA bracket.

UNCW bounces Tribe in CAA semifinal

Top-seeded UNC Wilmington eliminated fifth-seeded William & Mary 4-0 in a Coastal Athletic Association semifinal at the Tribe’s Mackesy Tennis Center. The Seahawks will play Sunday for the title against third-seeded Elon, which knocked off second-seeded Delaware 4-1.

W&M’s only triumph Saturday was 7-5 at No. 2 doubles, but UNCW took the other two sets for the doubles point. The Tribe was ahead by a set in all three singles matches that didn’t finish.

UVA gains spot in ACC final

Top-seeded Virginia defeated No. 4 Duke 4-1 to reach the ACC Tournament final against Florida State in Cary, North Carolina.

The Cavaliers, ranked second in the nation, will meet Florida State for the championship Sunday.

No. 38 CNU beats No. 30 Salisbury

Cox High graduate Ashton Legum, Eddy Porsmyr Hansen, Vincent Truong and Nesh Kumaresan won in singles and doubles as Christopher Newport (10-6), ranked 38th in Division III, outplayed No. 30 Salisbury 7-2 in Newport News. The Sea Gulls fell to 12-4.

No. 46 VWU quells Quakers

No. 46 Virginia Wesleyan (13-4, 6-1 Old Dominion Athletic Conference) hammered visiting Guilford 8-1 as Ole Behrmann, Tudor Vlad and Sebastien Muller beat the Quakers in singles and doubles.

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ODU finishes perfect Sun Belt regular season

Old Dominion (14-5, 9-0 Sun Belt) finished its conference regular season unbeaten by beating host Appalachian State 6-1 indoors.

Sofia Johnson, Alexandra Viktorovitch, Lidiia Rasskouskaia, Kira Matushkina and Ulyana Romanova won in singles for the Monarchs, who have won 29 consecutive conference matches.

W&M runs winning streak to 11

William & Mary (15-5) won its 11th consecutive match by going to Richmond and beating the Spiders 6-1. No. 1 Hedda Gurholt, No. 2 Yu Chen, No. 3 Mila Mejic, No.4 Ine Stange and No. 6 Francesca Davis registered singles triumphs.

UVA, UNC to clash for ACC title

In Cary, North Carolina, Virginia shut out Florida State 4-0 to move into Sunday’s 2 p.m. ACC Tournament final against top-seeded North Carolina.

VWU zooms past Guilford

Host Virginia Wesleyan (7-8, 4-2 ODAC) defeated Guilford 8-1 as Sophie Engelberts, Mikisha Thomas, Shannon Lewes, Sophia Bibbo and Haley Haydon gained singles triumphs.

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Hylton’s blasts send UVA to doubleheader sweep of No. 3 Duke

Jade Hylton’s power enabled Virginia to sweep No. 3 Duke 4-3, 3-2 in a doubleheader on the Blue Devils’ field, perhaps the best day for the Cavaliers in program history.

In Game 1, Hylton’s grand slam in the fourth gave UVA a 4-1 lead. In Game 2, her two-run homer in the third inning helped UVA build a 3-0 lead.

No. 13 Virginia Wesleyan takes two vs. Shenandoah

Virginia Wesleyan (24-7, 14-2 Old Dominion Athletic Conference), ranked 13th in Division III, swept Shenandoah 9-0, 9-1 in Winchester. The Hornets dropped to 12-20, 4-14.

In Game 1, Emma Adams and Julia Piotrowski combined on a six-inning two-hitter. Karley Beltran each scored three runs and had three hits, and Olivia Knight was 2 for 2 with three RBIs.

In Game 2, Adams (10-1) joined Lauren Bible and Piotrowski on a one-hitter. Knight drove in three runs, and Laci Campbell scored three.

Elon takes doubleheader, sweeps series vs. Hampton

Elon (19-25, 13-8 CAA) swept a three-game series against Hampton (15-30, 6-15) by winning 6-4, 4-1 in Saturday’s doubleheader.

In Game 1, HU lost despite Brooke Williams’ two runs and two hits, as well as two-hit games from Carmynn Bonner and Leah Maduro. Elon’s Gabi Schaal had two hits, including a homer, and scored twice.

In Game 2, Angelina Branch singled home Maduro in the second, but HU never scored again. Schaal socked a two-run homer in the sixth.

Coppin State takes pair from Norfolk State

Coppin State (18-16, 13-4 MEAC) swept Norfolk State 4-3, 9-0 in a series-opening doubleheader in Baltimore.

In Game 1, the Spartans (4-38, 3-14) led 3-0 before the Eagles scored three times in the second inning. Aniyah Haley came home for the walk-off run in the seventh on Manaia Fonoti’s groundout to third.

Vanessa Carrizosa edged Brierra Tyler (2-8) in a duel of complete-game pitching efforts.

In Game 2, Emily Quintero pitched a four-hit, five-inning shutout. Coppin State scored in every inning, handing Kailey Bryant (0-6) a loss and getting home runs from Haley and Seryna Esparza.

NSA grad sparks No. 16 Hokies

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy graduate Addy Greene was 1 for 2 with a home run and two walks as No. 16 Virginia Tech (34-9-1, 16-4 ACC) beat Georgia Tech 10-4 in Blacksburg.

All nine Hokies in the starting batting order reached base safely against the Yellow Jackets (29-19, 11-9).

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No. 7 Syracuse upends No. 4 UVA via late surge

No. 7 Syracuse scored the game’s last four goals to upend No. 4 Virginia 18-17 before 8,348 in the Orange’s dome, though the Cavaliers (10-3, 1-2 ACC) got four goals and five assists from Connor Shellenberger. Sam English scored with 48 seconds left to break a 17-17 tie for Syracuse (11-3, 4-1).

No. 8 CNU cruises past Stockton

Christopher Newport (11-4, 4-1 Coastal Lacrosse Conference), ranked eighth in Division III, beat visiting Stockton 20-8 behind Robby Adams’ four goals. Stockton fell to 10-6, 3-2.

Hofstra handles Hampton

Hofstra (5-9, 2-4 CAA) defeated Hampton 21-5 in Hempstead, New York, despite Andre Myers’ three goals for the Pirates (0-12, 0-6).

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No. 21 Captains prevail on Senior Day

No. 21 CNU (12-4) won its Senior Day game 13-7 over Mary Washington (5-9). Julia Iapicca registered a hat trick to become the fifth player in program history with two 50-goal seasons. Kelsey Winters had a goal and six assists.

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Two W&M athletes finish season at NCAAs

William & Mary concluded the season at the NCAA Championships hosted by Ohio State on Saturday night, as Tribe standouts Niko Greenly and Sam Lee competed in the finals on rings and parallel bars, respectively.

Greenly tied for 17th on rings with a 13.7, which equaled a career high that he posted during the qualifying round Friday.
Lee finished 35th on parallel bars with a 13.166.

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Zuckerman eyes MLB Draft after superb baseball season at Georgia Tech

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June 22, 2026

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Zuckerman eyes MLB Draft after superb baseball season at Georgia Tech

Ryan Zuckerman is last on the alphabetical list of the 335 college and high school baseball players attending the June 22-27 MLB Draft Combine in Phoenix.

What the 2023 Pennsbury graduate did in his lone season at Georgia Tech has garnered him plenty of attention from MLB scouts regardless of where his name is on a list that includes Holy Ghost Prep grad Aiden Robbins, a Texas outfield standout who is expected to go as early as late in the first round, fellow Pennsbury graduate Joe Tiroly, an infielder from Virginia, and Pennsbury senior right-handed pitcher Keller Bradley.

MVP of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament for the conference champion Yellow Jackets, second-team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association and leader in home runs (23) and RBIs (79, tied for eighth in the country) for the high-powered Georgia Tech offense are just a few of Zuckerman’s notable accomplishments heading into the July 11-13 draft. He is projected to go toward the middle of the 20 rounds.

“It’s pretty surreal for sure,” said Zuckerman, 21. “It’s something I dreamed of my whole life.”

In a season filled with memorable moments, perhaps most impressive was Zuckerman being named ACC Tournament MVP after hitting three home runs with six RBIs and batting .571 (8 for 14), culminating in a 13-6 championship game win over North Carolina in Charlotte. He also was a first-team All-ACC selection at third base.

Zuckerman and Georgia Tech went into the NCAA Atlanta regional as the nation’s No. 2 seed. Though the 50-11 Yellow Jackets ended up being eliminated by losing twice to Oklahoma, including 8-7 in 10 innings for the regional title, Zuckerman can only rave about his experience at Georgia Tech.

“If you would have told me that’s how the season for me and each of us on the team would’ve gone, I would’ve been extremely happy,” Zuckerman said. “It was probably the best decision I ever made in my life.”

After a solid sophomore season at Pitt in which he hit .295 with 16 doubles, 13 home runs, 48 RBIs and 48 runs scored, Zuckerman believed transferring would help him develop into a more pro-ready player and allow him to win more games. And Georgia Tech checked all the boxes

In addition to his career-best home run and RBI numbers, Zuckerman led Georgia Tech in 2026 with 24 multi-RBI games while establishing career-highs in batting average (.345), runs (71), hits (80), walks (37), slugging percentage (.720) and on-base percentage (.438). He batted fifth in the order.

The 6-foot-4, 230-pound Zuckerman, who always had a strong arm, also worked hard to improve his defense at third base, resulting in 15.99 defensive runs saved for the season, which was the 13th-highest total in college baseball.

“I like to say I’m arguably the best third baseman in the country,” he said.

As a senior playing third at Pennsbury, Zuckerman hit .465 with an on-base percentage of .563, plus six doubles, six home runs, 23 RBIs and scored 26 runs.

“In high school, he was incredible for us,” said Pennsbury head coach Joe Pesci. “(A year ago), he decided to go from a mid- to low ACC team to the best team in the ACC. Surrounding himself with amazing players at Georgia Tech, he’s kind of elevated his game.”

Since the conclusion of the collegiate season, Zuckerman has been working out in preparation for the MLB Draft Combine and, ultimately, the draft. He’s been splitting his time between Yardley and Atlanta.

MLB teams have indicated Zuckerman’s power bat and defense are two of his strengths, while he’s focusing on improving his swing selection and making more contact at the plate.

Zuckerman is looking forward to hearing his name called by one of the 30 major league clubs. Whether a team views him as a third baseman, first baseman, corner outfielder or even second baseman doesn’t really matter to him.

“I think right now I’m in a great position to go and play professional baseball and start my journey up to the big leagues,” Zuckerman said. “The goal is not to get drafted – it’s to play MLB.”

Tom Moore: tmoore@couriertimes.com; @TomMoorePhilly is a sports columnist for PhillyBurbs.com. Support our journalism with a subscription.

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Georgia pair charged with murder after bartender’s dismembered remains found in lake outside Atlanta

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June 21, 2026

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Georgia pair charged with murder after bartender’s dismembered remains found in lake outside Atlanta

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A Georgia pair have been charged with murder after allegedly slaughtering a bartender and dumping his dismembered remains in a lake, according to authorities.

Mario Andre Barber, 46, and Brittany Amber Baker, 42, were arrested on Monday for allegedly murdering Jamal Rashad Parker, 37, in a home outside of Atlanta, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release.

Investigators discovered Parker’s remains in May in the Dog River Reservoir, located about 30 miles outside Atlanta.

Parker’s identity was confirmed using DNA comparison technology after his father contacted authorities to report that the victim’s tattoos matched his son’s ink, local station WSB-TV reported.

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Mario Andre Barber, 46, and Brittany Amber Baker, 42, are charged with murder. (Douglas County Sheriff’s Office)

Investigators believe the two suspects killed Parker inside a home in Douglasville where Baker lived.

Late last month, investigators were observed leaving the home with a reciprocating saw and cleaning supplies, according to WSB-TV.

Police have not disclosed if Parker knew his alleged killers. However, a GoFundMe created by a family member described the pair as “people he knew and trusted.”

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A family member described Jamal Rashad Parker as a bartender, musician and artist with “a beautiful soul and spirit.” (GoFundMe)

The suspects pleaded not guilty in court on Tuesday and are being held without bond. Both have lengthy criminal records, according to reports.

“I want them to be punished. And I don’t even think a life sentence is good enough,” Parker’s dad, Charles Parker, told WSB-TV outside the courthouse.

“It’s the kind of stuff you see on TV, but I mean … they had no remorse,” he added.

In addition to bartending at Ms. Icey’s Kitchen & Bar in Atlanta, the victim was a musician and artist with “a beautiful soul and spirit,” according to the GoFundMe page created to cover burial costs.

Investigators believe the two suspects killed the victim inside a home in Douglasville. (Douglas County Sheriff’s Office)

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“He loved life and the people he met along his journey in life. He was a musical artist, visual artist, and a professional bartender who enjoyed creating new drinks. This has totally devastated our family and friends and has left us heartbroken,” the fundraiser reads.

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Georgia football trying to flip Grayson CB recruit

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June 21, 2026

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Georgia football trying to flip Grayson CB recruit

The Georgia Bulldogs are trying to flip cornerback recruit Preston Glasco just over a week after he committed to the Connecticut Huskies.

Glasco, a member of the class of 2027, announced his commitment to UConn on June 10. Since committing to UCONN, Georgia has hosted Glasco on an official visit and offered him a scholarship (back on June 18).

The 6-foot-3, 190-pound cornerback has excellent length and size. Glasco has impressive athleticism and ran a 4.47-4.57 second 40-yard dash (hand timed) during a recent workout with the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Glasco plays high school football for Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia. He’s unranked as a recruit, but that’s bound to change soon. The unranked cornerback plays against a stout level of competition at Grayson, who is a Georgia high school powerhouse.

Glasco has scholarship offers from Army, Yale, Boston College, Penn and more. He’s a great student and appears to be healthy after he was recovering from a surgery around this time last year. The talented Grayson cornerback has also gone on recent visits to South Carolina and Vanderbilt.

Coach Kirby Smart and Georgia currently don’t have any cornerback commitments in the class of 2027.