Jacksonville Area Players Shine in 2026 College Baseball Season
Jacksonville-born athletes contributed to championship runs and individual accolades across the nation, highlighting a standout season for regional baseball talent.
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Jacksonville-born athletes contributed to championship runs and individual accolades across the nation, highlighting a standout season for regional baseball talent.

Vanessa Phillips Bosshart, a seasoned goalkeeper coach with extensive experience at the collegiate and international levels, has been named the new keeper coach for Coastal Carolina University’s women’s soccer program, effective for the 2026 season.
Transfer infielder Will Craddock arrives from the University of South Carolina, bringing a .260 average, 10 home runs and 36 runs from his freshman season, and joins a roster reshaped by multiple transfers.

Mississippi State University has secured two promising players for its 2027 baseball roster, highlighting a strategic push to enhance both hitting and fielding capabilities.

The University of North Florida Women's Soccer program released its 2026 schedule, highlighting 18 matches, a strong in‑state presence, and a chance to extend the momentum from a historic 2025 campaign.

The University of North Florida announced its 2026 men's soccer schedule, featuring 18 matches split evenly between home and away games, marquee opponents, and a path toward another ASUN title.

Craig Bell, a seasoned baseball executive with deep roots in Major League Baseball and collegiate coaching, has been appointed Director of Program Development for the University of Tennessee. His extensive background includes stints with the San Diego Padres, the Cincinnati Reds, and a 15‑year tenure at the University of Florida, where he helped secure multiple championships and mentored dozens of future MLB players.
A rain‑soaked evening in Jacksonville saw the Charleston Battery explode for three goals in the opening 19 minutes, weather the halftime comeback of Sporting Club Jacksonville, and seal a 5‑2 victory that underscores a difficult run for the visitors.

The Eagles will open the season at home against Florida Gulf Coast University on August 20, host Liberty in September and conclude the regular season with a trio of home games before the Sun Belt Tournament begins in November.
The club announced its full schedule for the Gainbridge Super League season, highlighting a home opener against Tampa Bay Sun FC and the debut of midfielder Ashlyn Puerta, the league’s Player of the Year.

Hofstra University announces the addition of six transfer portal players for the 2026‑27 season, seeking to sustain momentum after a historic CAA Championship.

After leading his team to the Class 6A championship game and posting 33 goals with 14 assists, Robert Calazans earns the prestigious Gatorade honor.
A standout forward from Mandarin High School has been recognized as the state’s top soccer player, securing a college spot at the University of North Florida and joining a growing local talent pipeline.

A coalition of heat‑safety researchers, led by UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute, has submitted a letter to FIFA demanding stricter heat‑mitigation measures for the upcoming 2026 World Cup in North America, citing the health risks posed by extreme temperatures and humidity.

Eastern Illinois University has appointed Myron Brown and Mickayla Perdue as assistant coaches for the women's basketball team, while also opening season ticket renewals for the upcoming 2026‑27 season.

Facing a nearly 29% drop in enrollment and financial strain, Wittenberg University is adding women's flag football and other sports, backed by donor funding and strategic leadership, to attract students and secure its future.

Wittenberg University is adding women's flag football and five other sports to reverse a 29% enrollment drop, boost recruitment, and reshape campus life.

Florida Gulf Coast University’s sophomore Jon Embury earns national recognition as one of five finalists for the Buster Posey Award, highlighting his conference‑leading offensive stats.

Facing a 29% enrollment decline, Wittenberg University in Ohio is adding women's flag football and five other sports, backed by donors and a strategic push to attract both athletes and non‑athlete students.
Heavy rain forced the abandonment of a USL Championship game between Sporting Club Jacksonville and Brooklyn FC at Hodges Stadium, preserving a 2‑2 stalemate and setting up a June 6 showdown with the Tampa Bay Rowdies.
Sporting Club Jacksonville, winless in ten games, will host Brooklyn FC on May 31 at the University of North Florida. Both teams are in their first USL Championship season and rely on key performances from goalkeeper Christian Olivares and experienced players Ryan McLaughlin, Jaden Servania, and general manager Brian McBride.

Former FGCU standout Whitney Knight will be honored this May as she joins the ASUN Hall of Fame, capping a decorated journey that reshaped the program’s record books.
Sporting Club Jacksonville led 3‑0 at halftime but conceded three goals in nine minutes before Rafferty Pedder’s late equaliser salvaged a 4‑4 draw against San Antonio FC.
Sporting Club Jacksonville’s women’s soccer side will host Carolina Ascent FC at Hodges Stadium on May 24, aiming to overturn a recent league setback and secure a spot in the championship game.