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Auburn’s Carlson; Troy’s Kay among Lou Groza Award semifinalists

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (palmbeachsports.com) — The Palm Beach County Sports Commission has released the 20 semifinalists for the 2016 Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award presented by the Orange Bowl. These twenty kickers have all excelled throughout the season in earning their places as semifinalists. Eight of the twenty earn the honor for at least the second time, led by…

Troy’s Ryan Kay named Groza Award semifinalist

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com)  – Troy senior kicker Ryan Kay has been named a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award presented by the Orange Bowl, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced Thursday. The Groza Award is presented annually to the nation’s top place kicker. Kay, who is one of just 20 semifinalists for the award, has twice been named the…

Trojan trio named to All-Sun Belt team

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com) ­– Seniors Alex Huynh and Abby Reynolds as well as junior Haley Roberson were named Second Team All-Sun Belt as voted by the league’s coaches, the conference office announced on Tuesday. Huynh, a transfer from Colorado, played in 17 games and recorded three assists on the season. The defender served as the Trojans primary set piece taker…

Trojans make moves at East Bay Classic

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (troytrojans.com) – Jared Bettcher, Clayton Vannoy and Luke Moser combined for 11 birdies to lead a Troy charge up the leaderboard in Monday’s second round of the East Bay Classic at Kiawah on the Turtle Point Golf Course. Troy shot 4-over on the day to climb five spots into seventh place; the Trojans are just four shots…

Rodriguez shines as Troy wraps up Roberta Allison Classic 

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (troytrojans.com)  – Troy women’s tennis concludes play at the Roberta Allison Fall Classic hosted by the University of Alabama. The Trojans got off to a strong start in day one of the tournament with two wins in doubles and seven individual wins in the singles draws. In the closing day of the tournament, Troy picked up a win…

Troy falls to Coastal Carolina on Senior Night

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com)  – The Troy volleyball team fell to Sun Belt East Division leader, Coastal Carolina, in three sets (15-25, 13-25, 15-25) as the senior class was honored on Saturday night at Trojan Arena. Troy (8-21, 2-10 Sun Belt) fell behind early, 12-4, and could only cut the deficit to five points. The Trojans would eventually fall 25-15 in…

Troy softball unveils 2017 schedule

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com) – The Troy University softball team and head coach Beth Mullins announced its 2017 schedule on Friday, which features five Sun Belt Conference series being played at home. “I am very excited about the schedule we have put together this year,” said Mullins. “Our first four tournaments will really challenge us and prepare us for how competitive…

Troy volleyball wraps home dates this weekend

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com) – The Troy volleyball team concludes its home schedule against Appalachian State and Coastal Carolina for a pair of weekend matchups at Trojan Arena. The Trojans face Appalachian State on Friday night at 6 p.m., and will battle Coastal Carolina on Saturday at 6 p.m. Troy (7-20, 1-9 Sun Belt) snapped a 16-match losing streak with a…

Troy’s Mikki Lewis named CoSIDA Academic All-District

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com) ­– Troy junior goalkeeper Mikki Lewis has been named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District Women’s Soccer Team, the organization announced on Thursday. Lewis is a St. Johns, Fla., native majoring in psychology and has posted a 3.83 GPA. The two-time All-Sun Belt Conference selection has posted 27 shutouts in her career…

2 arrested in theft of Super Bowl ring from Ware

DENVER (AP) – Police say two men have been arrested on suspicion of breaking into the home of Denver Broncos linebacker DeMarcus Ware and stealing his Super Bowl 50 ring. Denver police spokesman John White said Wednesday that Ware’s stolen property had been recovered. White says the suspects, 40-year-old Billy McCaslin and 31-year-old Sergio Irreza, were identified through tips from…