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The University of Florida men's golf team dominated the Williams Cup, crushing ranked opponents by 17 strokes for their second straight title. The Gators have now won an impressive 25 tournaments in just five seasons.
The Neuqua Valley Wildcats claimed their second consecutive team sectional championship, led by sophomore Jennifer Tang's dominant singles victory. Despite rain delays, local teams delivered thrilling matches that showcased the future of Illinois high school tennis.
Chile's under-20 rugby team claimed their first-ever championship title with a 30-17 victory over Belgium, capping an undefeated tournament run on home soil. The win validates a four-year youth development project and feeds talent into Chile's senior team as they chase qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
The Meadowdale Mavericks claimed their first conference championship in a decade with a dramatic 21-20 overtime victory. A never-before-run play called "smoke-and-go" sealed the win.
The seventh-ranked Louisiana Tech women's bowling team swept the Colonial Classic tournament with a stunning 12-1 record. Two seniors earned all-tournament honors as the Bulldogs dominated every round in Harahan, Louisiana.
After years of coming close, Lincoln Academy's golf team finally broke through to capture their first Class B championship in school history. Colin Mitchell led the Eagles with a 74 to claim medalist honors in Vassalboro on Saturday.
Brazilian fighter Natalia Silva claimed the UFC women's flyweight championship with a dominant five-round victory, extending her winning streak to an incredible 15 fights. Her inspiring message to fans: never give up on your dreams.
The Bishop's Gaiters women's golf team made history by capturing their first conference championship while sweeping every tournament of the 2026 season. Gabrielle Santerre also claimed Bishop's first individual women's golf title in the same championship weekend.
Harvard senior Ava Ference just helped Team Canada win the 2026 FISU World Championship Rugby Sevens in South Africa, defeating France 20-0 in the final. The British Columbia native balanced international glory with college athletics, heading straight back to help Harvard win their season opener.
The Charlotte Crown rallied from behind to capture the first-ever Upshot League Championship with an 81-76 victory over Jacksonville. The women's basketball team celebrated their dramatic comeback win with fans at a packed celebration Monday night.
Sixteen-year-old Marta Muñoz became the Girls' Amateur Champion after defeating fellow Spaniard Adriana Garcia Terol in the first all-Spanish final in the tournament's 105-year history. Her dad flew overnight from Madrid to see her win.
UC Davis senior Vani Karimanal claimed victory at the California Women's Championship, making her team's second consecutive winner at the prestigious tournament. The 4'11" golfer held her nerve through a challenging final round to win by a single stroke.