.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Dylan McCoy | For NJ Advance MediaBrenton Ansbach threw a no-hitter with four strikeouts as 12-seed Voorhees claimed a postseason victory at home
getting past 17th-seeded North Warren 12-0 in five innings
Voorhees (8-5) opened up the scoring with three runs in the third inning
It would push across nine in the fourth and hold North Warren (2-11) scoreless to invoke the run rule after five innings
Ansbach drove in an RBI and reached base twice on offense
Joe Wernicki and Matteo Tramutola each drove in a pair of runs for Voorhees
Voorhees will travel on Saturday to face fifth-seeded Vernon in the second round
North Warren will resume its regular season on Monday
Dylan McCoy can be reached at hssports@njadvancemedia.com
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Germany — Look at one of the numerous lists of the world’s most beautiful small towns and you’re all but guaranteed to see the Bavarian wonder known as Rothenburg ob der Tauber on it
But without the intervention of six American GIs who risked their lives 80 years ago to save the town from a planned Allied bombing campaign
the medieval jewel would have been obliterated
Army Garrison Ansbach told the tale of that little-known World War II feat Friday with a screening of “And Now Show that You are One People!” at the Bismarck Movie Theater on base
which is about 20 miles east of Rothenburg
civilians and German residents showed up to watch the 2020 documentary by German filmmakers Thilo Pohle and Kerstin Schmidt in recognition of the 80th anniversary of Ansbach’s liberation
It tells how a group of American soldiers who entered Rothenburg in April 1945 under a white flag persuaded the German fighters holed up there to leave
they saved the 60% of the town that was not in ruins along with countless lives
including children belonging to the Hitler Youth
had been instructed to fight to the last man
The film features archival photographs in the style of American documentarian Ken Burns and interviews with local survivors
Voiceovers by Americans from the base allowed it to be shown in English
Friday’s audience for the movie included Sgt
“It helps provide a better framework of why we’re here and what we’re doing,” said Holm
who is assigned to an artillery unit at Ansbach
who works in human resources at the garrison
said he enjoyed the film’s attention to African American troops
who were some of the first to liberate the area
The Germans had been told they were cannibals but residents interviewed for the film recalled how their humanity shone through
“Films like this (usually) like to bulk all the American soldiers together,” said Jackson
Pohle and Schmidt came across the story of Rothenburg’s rescue after reading former Stars and Stripes correspondent William Dwyer’s posthumous memoir “So Long for Now,” which was released in 2009
Dwyer had part of the team that entered Rothenburg on orders from Assistant Secretary of War John McCloy to make contact with the Nazi leadership under SS Gen
Max Simon and persuade his forces to withdraw
As the six of them headed to meet a German officer at Wildbad Rothenburg on April 16
local residents shook their fists and spat at them
group were blindfolded and feared execution but were ultimately given audience with a German officer
The Americans explained that the town would be bombed if the German forces did not withdraw immediately
The officer feared death at Simon’s hands but ultimately acquiesced
touching off a race against time to call off the impending attack
to give the Germans one chance to surrender the town and save it from absolute destruction
All six members of the team were later awarded Bronze Stars for succeeding in the mission to spare Rothenburg
Ansbach was liberated three days later by elements of the 56th Armored Infantry and 92nd Reconnaissance Squadron
which had encircled the city from the north and east
was among the Germans in the audience Friday
She expressed her amazement that the six-person team went ahead with the mission given how badly they were treated
“It’s surprising that they wanted to (save the town) after all that happened,” she said
‘To hell with them.’ But we appreciate it.”
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After a day spent filming material for a documentary Pearce was supposedly producing, the pair went out to a Koreatown nightclub, then an East L.A. warehouse rave, where Ansbach said they met two young women — Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales Arzola.
The two women later died from drug overdoses, with Pearce now standing trial, charged with murder in their deaths, along with several rapes prosecutors say he committed between 2007 and 2021.
Ansbach testified Friday that Pearce was generously doling out coke to the women, and that the group eventually made their way back to Pearce’s Olympic Boulevard apartment.
At some point, Ansbach testified, Pearce served him a vodka drink that tasted “awful” and made him feel “immediately dizzy.” Then, he said, Pearce brought out a batch of coke he deemed “the good stuff,” according to Ansbach. He said he joined Giles and Arzola in trying the new supply, but in an instant, his nostrils were burning and he was in serious pain.
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Ansbach said he asked Pearce what he just snorted
Pearce began laughing and looked like “the devil personified right in front of me.”
Ansbach said he lost count of how many times he vomited
He noticed neither woman was moving and that Giles “didn’t appear to be alive.” Ansbach says he pleaded with Pearce to take the women to the hospital but was brushed off
“It’s a phrase that echoes in my nightmares and disturbs me.”
with his defense arguing that there’s no evidence he supplied the drugs that caused the women to die
Originally arrested in connection with the killings of both women — who were dumped outside hospitals that night in November 2021 — Ansbach has since become a critical prosecution witness
the only person to survive after ingesting the drugs prosecutors say killed Giles and Arzola
Pearce faces two counts of murder in the deaths of the women and seven counts of rape
Prosecutors previously declined to pursue sexual assault charges against Pearce in 2014
but after news of Giles’ and Arzola’s deaths drew headlines
several women came forward with accusations that dated back to 2005
Prosecutors said during opening arguments last week that Pearce represented himself as a well-connected Hollywood player to lure women back to his apartment. In some cases, the women alleged they fell ill or felt “paralyzed” after Pearce served them drinks, and woke up to him sexually assaulting them.
Brandt Osborn, who was Pearce’s roommate at the apartment where Giles and Arzola suffered the overdoses, is also on trial for two counts of being an accessory after the fact to the women’s deaths. Prosecutors said Osborn helped Pearce transport the dying women and destroy evidence at the residence.
Ansbach said he lost track of time as he got sicker in the apartment, but insisted that he urged Pearce to take the women to a hospital.
“I felt incredibly weak … like it was taking over me … it was like a tranquilizer,” Ansbach said of his reaction to the drink Pearce served him. A toxicology screen found gamma-hydroxybutyrate — the date rape drug commonly referred to as GHB — in Giles’ system.
After checking Giles’ pulse — Ansbach said he couldn’t feel anything — he became concerned that Pearce wasn’t going to do anything to help the women.
Attorneys working to appeal Danny Masterson’s rape conviction approached jurors at their homes and workplaces despite a judge’s order meant to limit information about their identities, according to recent court filings.
Ansbach said Pearce was “really only concerned about himself,” and mentioned his fear of prison time due to a past criminal record.
“I’ve had priors, this can’t happen to me,” Pearce said, according to Ansbach.
Court records show the women were eventually taken to medical facilities nearly 12 hours later, driven in a car without license plates, which Ansbach said he saw Pearce remove.
Pearce and Osborn have denied all wrongdoing, and their attorneys were quick to point out Ansbach’s description of events inside the apartment changed significantly after his arrest in December 2021.
Prosecutors did not offer Ansbach immunity in exchange for his testimony. Months after his arrest alongside Pearce and Osborn, he provided a statement through an attorney implicating the other men.
Ansbach was never charged with a crime, and it was not immediately clear if the LAPD ever presented a case against him. The district attorney’s office has not responded to inquiries about the case, including a request for public records that layout the reasoning as to why any charges might have been declined.
On cross-examination, Ansbach admitted that during his first interview with Los Angeles police he said he never saw the women do drugs, nor did he paint a portrait of Pearce anywhere close to the way he described him on Friday.
Ansbach said he didn’t have a lawyer at the time and was rattled after being taken in by what he described as a “SWAT team.”
“I was scared,” Ansbach said. “I’d never been in that situation before, and I had no idea what to do.”
“So you lied?” defense attorney Jeff Voll asked.
James Queally writes about crime and policing in Southern California, where he currently covers Los Angeles County’s criminal courts, the district attorney’s office and juvenile justice issues for the Los Angeles Times.
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soldier is under investigation on suspicion of negligent homicide following the death of a pedestrian who was struck by a military police car in Ansbach over the weekend
was driving off-post Sunday at around 7:30 a.m
near Urlas Kaserne in the direction of Katterbach when he lost control of the patrol vehicle and drove onto a nearby footpath
Mittelfranken police said in a statement later that day
The car drove about 300 feet before striking a 33-year-old Ansbach woman who was walking on the path
The seriously injured woman was transported by an ambulance to a local hospital
“The reason for (the vehicle) coming off the road is still unclear”
Mittelfranken police spokeswoman Janine Mendel said Monday
The investigation is taking place in the context of an accident
It is being led by German law enforcement in coordination with the Army
“Our deepest condolences and sympathies go out to those directly affected by this tragic event,” the Army statement said
Stars and Stripes reporter Marcus Kloeckner contributed to this report
Germany – First-year Ansbach girls basketball coach Shannon Daniels hears his players discuss all the time how they want to replicate their success from last winter
The Cougars pulled off a Cinderella run to the Division III title game at the 2024 DODEA European championships
Among those six were all-tournament selections Kennedy Lange and Elizabeth Agudzi-Addo
Ansbach’s 42-13 win over Baumholder on Friday evening at the Hall of Champions Physical Fitness Center reinforced the Cougars’ belief that another deep tournament could be in the cards next month in Wiesbaden
seeing we got second last year,” Lange said
“I feel like we’ve really come together as a team to fight for that place.”
four teams sit above Ansbach in the standings
While Sigonella has played just two conference contests
the latter of which swept the Cougars to open the season
The Cougars can keep themselves apace with those four teams with another win over Baumholder (0-9
they finish the season with doubleheaders against the Lions at home and the Sentinels on the road
we can really get there,” Agudzi-Addo said
“We just got to want it more than last year
Agudzi-Addo and Lange could prove vital to Ansbach’s ambitions
Their presence loomed large Friday against the Buccaneers
The duo combined for 28 points – 22 in the first half
Once the Cougars pushed the advantage to more than 30 points in the third quarter
Both Agudzi-Addo and Lange said their chemistry has been apparent since last season
and their connection on the court has strengthened this year
their coach described them as still developing
“We’ve heard from a lot of people in the stands or officials that have said as soon as these bigs realize how big they are
they might be dangerous weapons,” Daniels said
“They’re kind of starting to figure out that they can handle themselves down low.”
coach Chris Schoonover observed improvement from his squad
just two weeks since the team being unable to play because of insufficient numbers because of an illness to two players
The Buccaneers got an 18-rebound performance from Alesia Delinois
He also pointed to little things that show his young
inexperienced squad is picking up the sport
“We were able to do things especially in the first half that we haven’t done all year,” Schoonover said
… I thought our half-court defense was really good.”
Opponents must pick their poison against Baumholder
Anyone of four or five guys can go off on any given night
The newest player to join the rotation is Artez Williams
The sophomore guard got hot from distance throughout the 60-21 win over Ansbach on Friday evening
Williams shot 7 of 8 on three-pointers en route to a game-high 24 points
“Tonight’s performance was really special from him,” Baumholder coach Dewayne Piggé said
“Understanding how to play fundamentally sound ball
it’s allowing him opportunities to get those shots that he probably wasn’t getting before.”
Williams didn’t connect from just one spot
He even showed extra range with a three from a few feet beyond the line
The sophomore ended the game with a three-pointer after receiving a pass from Gregory Makubuya at the 4-mnute
“It had a lot to do with the energy of my teammates
I want to give a shoutout to Leo (Kirkland) and Greg
they found me a lot around the three-point line.”
Two of them came against Division I-foe SHAPE
but they dropped two close games against title rival Hohenfels on Jan
Piggé said his team was missing a starter against the Tigers
but with the entire lineup available Friday
Makubuya and Kirkland reached double figures with 12 and 11 points
while Makubuya had a double-double with 10 boards
“Credit to Ansbach; they fought,” Piggé said
Ansbach’s struggles continued against the Buccaneers
0-7) produced their second-lowest point total on the season while giving up a season high on defense
First-year coach Henry Bechtel saw some positives
And the Cougars limited the turnovers to 16 against Baumholder
“They’ve had a rough streak the last two years
and the thing I want them to do is just to grow.”
Germany – Spangdahlem’s star players shone brightest in Bavaria in a triple-header on Saturday as both of the school’s soccer teams swept Ansbach in DODEA-Europe high school sports action
Ansbach’s boys warmed up with a 6-0 morning thrashing of Hohenfels co-ed team
behind a hat-trick from star captain Daymien Abitua and a brace from Orlando Roman
Kylie McVey netted a goal and an assist and defended all over the field to preserve a 3-1 victory for the visiting Spangdahlem girls
The Ansbach boys put up a solid effort but ultimately fell short 2-0 to the Spangdahlem boys in their second game of the day
as the dynamic duo of slick dribbling Troy Truscott and pacey Malachi Taherimorovat proved too formidable with a goal each for the Sentinels
Ansbach enforcer Nathan Arreguin was solid on defense in the losing effort
“I’m really proud of the guys,” Ansbach coach Tracey Robertson said after the Hohenfels match
“This team is just full of great leaders and character and heart.”
It only took one minute and 25 seconds for the speedy Abitua to carve through the Hohenfels defense and find the back of the net
The gutsy Hohenfels squad settled down and withstood multiple barrages before he did it again at 25 minutes
Abitua would net his third goal five minutes into the second half
one over the top of the keeper from the left-hand side of the 6-yard-box in the 34th minute and a screamer into the upper right-hand corner past a fully-extended keeper in the 50th minute
Lucas Hendrixson added a cheeky goal with the outside of his boot in the 39th minute
“Our bench really stepped up today; I’m very proud of them,” Abitua said after the final whistle
“Everybody performed the way they were supposed to
and we won the game; that’s all that matters”
The Cougars are hoping to avenge back-to-back runners-up campaigns by claiming the European crown in late May
Ansbach and Spangdahlem faced off and were pretty evenly matched from the outset
The defense of both teams was stifling and the game was nil-nil at the half
Spangdahlem opened the game up in the second half behind the quality of Truscott and Taherimorovat
Taherimorovat began the scoring 10 minutes into the second half with a physical run into the 18-yard-box
He beat Ansbach keeper Jack Lovallo – 16 saves on the day
Truscott netted a 20-yarder from the left-hand side shortly before the end of regulation
Lovallo got his fingertips on it but couldn’t stop the forward momentum from carrying the ball over his head
Spangdahlem coach Javier Graham said he was “ecstatic” and proud of the team after the victory
said stalwart defending and holding Ansbach scoreless in the first half gave the Sentinels the confidence to press for the win
“We have not won against [Ansbach],” he said
“This is the best feeling we’ve had since beating Brussels at Euros last year.”
Abitua was carried off the field following an injury in the second half
which could be a problem for an already-depleted Cougars team going forward
The Spangdahlem girls faced an uphill battle in the second game
going up against Ansbach star keeper Kennedy Lange
The Sentinels looked sluggish out the gate
but rallied behind chatter from Alexis Lauer
who knocked in a rebound off Lange in the 26th minute following an expertly placed corner from McVey
Ansbach missed several sitters in front of goal in the first half it surely regretted
Lange was solid between the pipes and kept the Cougars in the game
with a right-footed blast off a pass from Lauer that seemed to shift the momentum to the Sentinels
Spangdahlem’s emboldened defense stifled Ansbach’s forwards until Oli Cormier slotted one from outside the box in the 31st minute
Spangdahlem’s Rebecca Tremel put the game away with a goal 6 minutes later
Spangdahlem coach Josia Onyango said it took a little time for the team to gel and grow into the game
“The key was communication and making sure we pass the ball
look for our passes,” McVey said after the victory
“We all had a lot of confidence and were trusting in our teammates.”
The embroidered crest of the Pureblood Knights has now all but faded away
Ansbach understood that keeping his oath to his old master was not an act of logic
but it was for these very reasons he was unable to let go
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Germany – Ansbach posed in the back corner of Southside Fitness Center for a group photo holding up fingers in various forms to equal the number three
The gestures signified a three-peat that the Cougars just had sealed with a 25-11
25-18 victory in the Division III title game at the DODEA European championships on Saturday morning over Brussels
It also could denote their complete dominion over Division III
Saturday’s dominance reflected just how much the Cougars have controlled the small-school division
Ansbach hasn’t lost a match to Division III opposition over the three campaigns
That’s something coach Deborah Keller-Mitchell didn’t expect when she took over the program three years ago
we haven’t lost to another Division III school
“They’ve taken a set from us here and there
I give all the credit to them because they put in the work.”
It helps when you have junior Kennedy Lange
who was named the tournament’s MVP after another run in which the Cougars dropped just a single set – to Alconbury in their opener
The middle hitter has been a menace from Day 1 three years ago
Keller-Mitchell described Lange as a generational talent
and she showcased said skills Saturday with 11 kills
Many times she spiked with such authority even if a Brigand managed to get her hands on it
the ball likely went flying well out of play
The 2023 Stars and Stripes girls volleyball Athlete of the Year said this year’s team was different than the past two
She pointed to young players such as freshmen Bailey Eickmeyer and Brighton Powell who grew as the season progressed
Those two made their marks against Brussels
while Powell produced four – including the match-sealing spike
“Watching these young players grow into what they’ve become today has been such a blessing,” Lange said
it was questionable but watching how all of them have improved is so wonderful.”
The Cougars pounced on the Brigands from the start
Ansbach jumped out to a 20-5 lead in the first set and trailed just once the entire match at 1-0 in the second set
credited the team’s serving for that performance
Lange paced Ansbach with five aces herself
“The most important skills in volleyball are serving and passing
and serving is the one thing you can control yourself,” Ritter said
Brussels coach Courtney Slack was left with more questions than answers following what she described as the team’s worst game of the season
She said her team never bounced back from the slow start
Junior outside hitter Kathleen Rullan had four kills and three aces and senior Nora Gibbons had four kills for Brussels
After losing two title games in a row to Ansbach
Slack said she wonders constantly wonders how the Brigands can take the next step and dethrone the Cougars
“It’s really difficult to go back up against a team that beat you the prior year and not have it get in your heads,” Slack said
“Kennedy is absolutely amazing and having her at the net is really intimidating
I feel like our big hitters didn’t want to swing.”
It’s too early to think about an Ansbach four-peat
especially after the Cougars must wait for PCS season to see whom they will lose outside of Ritter
One of the biggest subtractions will come at the bench
Keller-Mitchell said she will be leaving the school in February
but with the numerous underclassmen contributing and the excitement at the youth level
“The foundation has been laid,” Keller-Mitchell said
“There are so many kids that want to play volleyball
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Germany — American Vietnam veterans living in Bavaria passed the torch to the next generation over the weekend during an emotional ceremony in southern Germany
one week before National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29
The annual event was designed to be held for 10 years until this year’s 50th anniversary of the end of combat operations in Southeast Asia
with subsequent Memorial Day ceremonies dedicated to veterans from the Gulf War
The day was bittersweet as veterans remembered fallen comrades and reflected on their poor treatment when they returned home
an 88-year-old veteran who completed three tours in Vietnam and organized the event
remembered two soldiers who worked with him
Army staff sergeants Robert Griffith and Melvin Dye
They were killed when their UH-1H Iroquois helicopter was shot down in Laos just a couple of weeks before they were supposed to head home
“They took [a rocket-propelled grenade] to the left
“Their pictures are over there on the wall,” he added
who served two tours in Iraq in 2007 and 2009
said he was humbled to be in the presence of the Vietnam veterans
Edra is non-commissioned officer in charge of the U.S
which offered a vocal tribute to their predecessors
“When I got deployed to Iraq and came back
and our Vietnam veterans didn’t get to do that,” he said
involvement in the conflict in Vietnam began in the early 1950s when American advisors were sent to support the non-communist government of South Vietnam against northern forces supported by China
combat troops were heavily engaged in action from 1965 to their withdrawal in 1973
more than 3.4 million American service members were deployed to Southeast Asia
There are 58,281 names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall in Washington
Approximately 200 people packed into the empty hangar on a cool
who called the conflict “one of the most challenging chapters” in U.S
the handful of Vietnam veterans in attendance were asked to stand and be recognized
The applause was amplified throughout the cavernous space
the Europe department commander for the Veterans of Foreign Wars who served two tours with the 101st Airborne
teared up as he tried to put in words what the ceremony meant to him
“The only way we can honor our history is to have ceremonies like this
.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Mak Ojutiku | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comBrenton Ansbach tossed a five-inning one-hit shutout with seven strikeouts and one walk to power Voorhees to a 12-0 win over Bound Brook
Carter Nielsedn had a double and two RBI while Julian Lu and Jack Schlaudecker also drove in a pair of runs each
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along Ansbach's Longbow and Obsidian Lamina
first-year Vilseck girls basketball coach Darci Neville told her players they were going to be underdogs
The Falcons recorded a combined four wins over the previous two seasons
with just three coming against Division I competition
And the last time the Vilseck program had won anything was back when the Falcons were in Division II when the team won the Division II-South regional title during the 2006-2007 campaign
Vilseck will be looking to end that drought at the 2025 DODEA European girls basketball championships Wednesday through Saturday in Wiesbaden
And they have plenty of reason for optimism as the Division I tournament’s No
thanks to the Falcons’ doubling their win total from the previous two seasons
“They know they can play with anybody out there,” Neville said
“We all know some days are better than others for everybody
but they know they can hang with anybody.”
8-4) has proven that just days before the postseason
The Falcons hosted top-seeded Stuttgart on Feb
going 1-1 with a 38-33 victory on the Friday evening and losing 45-44 the next morning
lead by seniors Maria Bella Smith and Jayslin Santellano and sophomore sharpshooter Giselle Villarreal
they work together really well,” the Vilseck coach said
“Our cheer is ‘family’ because that’s how it feels sometimes
The Falcons aren’t the only team seeking an elusive European title
Ansbach has won a crown more recently (2016) than Vilseck and has made multiple title-game appearances since
including last year’s 34-23 loss to AFNORTH
10-2) have high hopes this will be their season
They start the tournament as the second seed behind Hohenfels (13-1
9-1) and exacted some revenge on the Lions (9-3
8-3) with a season sweep two weeks before the tournament
Getting over the hump weighs heavily on their minds
“They just haven’t been able to close the deal (in recent years),” said Shannon Daniels
who has lost five previous title-contest appearances with the boys as a head and assistant coach
“We would like to finally be able to bring that home since it’s been nine years.”
The Division III contenders have such contrasting styles
Hohenfels focuses on its guard play via the Jobity twins Malea and Jalissa and Anastasia Felix
specifically on the defensive end where turnovers are the key
turns to its towers in the paint in junior Kennedy Lange and sophomore Elizabeth Agudzi-Addo
warned against sleeping on the other Cougars
“Everybody knows who our one or two threats are,” said Daniels
in its first year in charge of the girls team
“The other four girls have stepped up and are starting to be offensive threats.”
American Overseas School of Rome is used to be at the top
playing in the past two Division championship games
The Falcons won in 2023 but lost to Naples in 2024
including 2024 all-tournament honorees Natalia DiMatteo and Silvia Goldman
And those players have the Falcons soaring at 13-0
Despite this success and entering at the No
coach Lillian Aldred said her players aren’t being complacent
“It’s great to hear that coming out of the mouths of the veteran players,” Aldred said
it’s more of a player-led team this year than we’ve ever had
AOSR recovered from a 13-point halftime deficit to win after looking dead in the water for 16 minutes
That story has passed through the team multiple times in recent weeks
“The number of times that our captains have brought that game up to the rest of the team in the past week has been amazing,” Aldred said
Here's our full walkthrough of Ansbach's quest in Shadow Of The Erdtree
Looking for a full rundown of Ansbach's questline in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree? Ansbach has an involved NPC questline that involves a few different characters in Shadow Of The Erdtree
his relationship with Miquella and staunch followers like Leda is somewhat complex and well worth a delve into
Below we've gathered a thorough list of all Ansbach questline steps along with a closer look at important choices
Ansbach's Longbow and more so you can get the best result possible out of the quest
We've also listed key locations of things like the Crosses and Secret Rite Scroll so you're geared up to take on the full quest
Below is an overview of all the steps you need to take to complete the Ansbach questline in Shadow Of the Erdtree
When you first meet Ansbach in Shadow Of The Erdtree, he will be standing near Moore at the Main Gate Cross Site Of Grace
outside Belurat Tower Settlement in the Gravesite Plain
he will introduce himself as a retired soldier and ex-follower of Mohg
He will also offer more information about the Land of Shadow and his fellow companion
Moore who acquires goods for Leda's people (followers of Miquella)
You can also gain extra tidbits of lore from Ansbach about Miquella and his purpose within the Land of Shadow
speak to the Hornsent at the Three-Path Cross and obtain the Crosses Map
return to Ansbach who will inform you that he knows of 3 more Crosses to find
Each time you discover one of these Crosses
Ansbach will come closer to learning the truth
Located just before the Stagefront Site of Grace
After discovering it and returning to Ansbach
choose the "Speak of the cross at the tower" dialogue option for the following information:
The next Cross is located at the Scaduview Cross Site Of Grace in Scadu Altus. This is on top of a cliff overlooking the Ghostflame Dragon below. To access the area, you must jump up a sealed Spiritspring (located directly east of the route out of the Fort of Reprimand)
choose the "Speak of the cross where the eye was abandoned" dialogue option for the following information:
Upon speaking to him again (once you have discovered at least two Crosses)
The third and final Cross for this part of the quest is located within the Cerulean Coast, directly south along the pathway from the Cerulean Coast Site Of Grace
choose the "Speak of the cross at the coast" dialogue option for the following information:
It is worth noting that you can discover these crosses in any order and get each piece of dialogue from Ansbach
To advance Ansbach's quest and that of the other NPCs in the Land of Shadow beyond this moment
Make sure you find the above Crosses before doing so if you want this dialogue however
because afterwards Ansbach will move location
you need to travel to one of the following three locations for the first time:
you'll be met with the sound of shattering glass and the following words:
Before advancing through the Shadow Keep dungeon
Now that he has regained his independence he will express the desire to figure out Miquella's true intentions and will move to The Shadow Keep to investigate
He sheds some light on how he was charmed by Miquella in the first place and says:
Make sure you catch up with the other NPCs after breaking the charm too. In particular, speak to Freyja at the Three-Path Cross Site Of Grace as she will interlock with this quest in the future
Be warned: Once you defeat the boss within the Shadow Keep and use Messmer's fire on the Sealing Tree beyond the Church of the Bud
you will next find Ansbach in a room adjacent to the First Floor Site Of Grace within the Specimen Storehouse in the Shadow Keep
travel left around the specimen statue (avoiding the hiding Vulgar Militiamen in the process)
then take the stairs upwards and avoid the Shades throwing fireballs
Turn left at the bookcases and then make a right inside the first doorway you see
This is where Ansbach awaits with a mission to figure out what has happened to Mohg's remains
As you explore more of the Shadow Keep and make your way up to the top of the Specimen Storehouse
you'll also encounter Redmane Freyja at the Seventh Floor Site Of Grace
this may be a tad confusing as reporting back to Ansbach doesn't seem to move the story along
It seems in her quest to find out more about Radahn and her role
she has uncovered a tablet but cannot determine its meaning
To progress both her and Ansbach's quests from here, you must locate the Secret Rite Scroll. Essentially, this holds the information that both Ansbach and Freyja seek in regard to the fates of their lords, Radahn and Mohg
Note: Make sure you speak to Freyja and report her presence in the keep to Ansbach before giving him the Secret Rite Scroll
as he will disappear from the area shortly afterwards
The Secret Rite Scroll can be found on the 4th floor of the Specimen Storehouse by following these steps:
Miquella has stolen Mohg's body and plans to use it to resurrect Radahn
Ansbach is understandably upset about the misuse of his former master's body and tells you to pass on a letter to Freyja to make her aware of the situation
It transpires that Leda is set on getting rid of Ansbach
fearing that he will strike against Miquella
Return to Ansbach's room in the Specimen Storehouse and you'll see a red and gold summon sign where he once was
You can choose to help either Ansbach or Leda but both choices will have consequences
Leda will die (for now) and you'll recieve the following:
so may not be much of an incentive unless you're looking to delve into new game plus
Leda will turn on you no matter what choices you make
Now you've chosen between Ansbach and Leda
there's nothing more to do in this questline other than progress to the final region
This means you need to defeat Messmer at the Shadow Keep and use his fire on the Sealing Tree
beyond the Church of the Bud (in the Ancient Ruins of Rauh)
most of the NPCs will disappear off the map and you'll be instantly transported into Enir-Ilim
make your way through the region until you get to the Cleansing Chamber Anteroom
This is where Leda will appear and summon her allies
but you should have at least one summon available to help (this will be Ansbach if you sided with him in the above choice)
Defeat Leda and her gang and get prepared to face the last boss of the DLC
if Ansbach was summoned he'll be waiting for you at the foot of the Divine Gate stairs
Ansbach will express that he knows it was the Tarnished that killed Mohg but does not hold it against them as it was a fair fight
He will also go one further and offer his assistance against the last boss
you'll be able to loot the arena afterwards for his armor
and the Furious Blade of Ansbach Incantation
you can get Thiollier's gear and Thiollier's Hidden Needle after the fight
The following quest rewards are what you can expect to gain from Ansbach's questline providing you make the stipulated choices:
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A step-by-step guide on how to get through Ansbach's sidequest
while you'd think there might be bad blood between you and Ansbach
he can potentially be one of your greatest allies in Elden Ring's DLC if you follow and complete his sidequest
we'll tell you exactly how to complete Ansbach's questline in Shadow of the Erdtree
and when to give him important items so you don't end his questline prematurely
Ansbach is found at the Site of Grace 'Main Gate Cross' in Gravesite Plain, just before you arrive at Belurat, Tower Settlement
Here is his precise location on the map below:
If you talk with Ansbach here, he'll reveal a little bit about himself - that his fighting days are far behind him, and that he's now dedicated to investigating Miquella's ultimate purpose in coming to the Shadow Realm. Unsurprisingly, he's very interested in the Miquella's Cross locations you'll find throughout your travels
he'll ask you to report back on other Crosses you find
Whereas Hornsent's Cross Map only has three locations shown
Ansbach reveals that at least six Crosses have been discovered so far
At this point, Ansbach doesn't have much more to say, so feel free to leave - or talk to the merchant Moore
who can also be found at this Site of Grace
You can return to visit Ansbach to receive additional dialogue from him after interacting with the following Miquella's Crosses:
These aren't necessary steps in Ansbach's sidequest, but he'll tell you how grateful he is that you've joined him in his investigation. He'll share additional lore and backstory about Miquella after each interaction, and eventually reveal that Miquella is heading for the Tower of Shadow (not to be confused with the Shadow Keep)
The next major plot point in Ansbach's questline comes after you receive the message "Somewhere a great rune has broken..." either as you approach the Shadow Keep or enter Rauh Base for the first time
This is an important moment for all Shadow of the Erdtree's NPCs
and you should visit them all and talk to them again before going any further with the story
Return to Ansbach at Main Gate Cross and he'll reveal that since Miquella has "discarded his Great Rune
the fog that vexed my aging faculties has been lifted"
and he's now haunted by his past memories - particularly by the time he challenged Miquella as he tried to defend Lord Mohg
the incident revealed just how weak Ansbach was
and he concludes that "Miquella the Kind..
is a monster" in the way he "wields love to shrive clean the hearts of men"
and he'll tell you that Miquella now makes his "blood run cold"
and his greatest wish is to simply run away
You'll find Ansbach again inside the Shadow Keep's Specimen Storehouse on the First Floor
This part of the Storehouse can be accessed via the main front entrance
You can also reach it via the Shadow Keep's Church District
and dropping down to the lower level of the Storehouse from the Site of Grace 'Storehouse
head left round the large animal statue in front of you
following the path through the bookshelves and up the stairs to the north
and you'll see a room with an arched doorway
and he'll reveal how he was hoping to make a fresh start after bearing his soul to you
and he'll tell you it's related to Lord Mohg - after Mohg was slain (by you)
his body was removed from Mohgwyn Palace and taken straight to Miquella
there are two things you'll need to do next:
To reach these upper levels of the Shadow Keep Storehouse, you'll need to enter the east side of the Shadow Keep and go through its Church District
arriving at the Storehouse via its Back Section exit
This is the only way to reach the upper floors
This is located between the Site of Graces 'Storehouse
in a room only accessible from outside the main tower
depending on which Site of Grace you're approaching it from (as you may not have found the Fourth Floor Site of Grace yet
Approaching from the Site of Grace 'Storehouse Seventh Floor': Go down two floors to the fifth floor (which you can identify by the large table with an animal skeleton on it as soon as you reach the bottom of the stairs):
Follow the floor round to the east side of the tower
and take out the Fire Knight patrolling the hallways
You'll likely be attacked by two giant bats as soon as you step outside
so deal with them and carry on round to the right (heading south-west)
killing the three mage shades on your left
You'll find the Secret Rite Scroll on a table behind the farthest bookshelf
Approaching from the Site of Grace 'Storehouse
following the staircase up to the area with the flaming boats and Fire Knight
Before you head back inside the Storehouse
The Secret Rite Scroll is located behind the farthest bookshelf on your right
it says one can learn about the secret rite of the divine gateway with it - which refers to the Tower of Shadow Ansbach mentioned earlier
you can choose whether or not to give the Secret Rite Scroll to Ansbach
which has important consequences for his overall questline
NB: If you also want to complete Freyja's questline
you must find and speak to Freyja before giving Ansbach the Secret Rite Scroll - otherwise he may not be around for you to inform him of Freyja's decision
he won't be able to give you the letter he's written for her
Once you've given Ansbach the Secret Rite Scroll
he will move on to his final location either when:
NB: It's still possible for Ansbach's questline to end prematurely within the Shadow Keep depending on further choices you make . If you summon Hornsent in the fight against Messmer
Needle Knight Leda will begin to target Ansbach
If Ansbach hasn't moved on when this happens
you'll get the option to fight either Leda or Ansbach
and you'll find summoning stones for both NPCs in Ansbach's room in the first floor of the Storehouse
You'll get slightly different rewards if you pick this option (Ansbach's Longbow and Leda's Rune)
but you'll get better rewards if you side with Ansbach (Ansbach's Longbow
and you'll still be able to continue Ansbach's questline as if nothing had happened
If you gave Ansbach the Secret Rite Scroll and either sided with him against Leda or skipped the optional Shadow Keep fight altogether
you'll be able to summon Ansbach as an ally in Enir-Ilim when you fight against Needle Knight Leda and her companions
This fight occurs just before the final boss battle against Radahn, Consort of Miquella
and Ansbach is one of the few NPCs who will come to your aid here
which is why it's so worthwhile completing his sidequest
you'll be able to speak to him again at the top of the lift leading up to the final boss arena
he'll realise that it was you who killed Mohg
You both fought an honourable duel (in his eyes
and will he continue to support you in your fight against Miquella
After speaking to Ansbach at the top of the lift
you're now ready to face the final boss of Shadow of the Erdtree
you can summon Ansbach in battle to fight alongside you
and he will finally be able to exact his revenge
you'll find Ansbach's corpse lying to the side of the battle arena
Interact with his body to claim the following items:
This brings Ansbach's questline to a close - and congratulations on beating Shadow of the Erdtree
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by Ryan Gilliam
he’ll be with you through the entire expansion
In this Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree guide
I’ll walk you through how to complete Sir Ansbach’s quest in the Shadow Realm of the Lands Between
Here’s a list of all the steps you need to go through in order to complete Sir Ansbach’s quest:
What follows is a breakdown of all the above
Sir Ansbach is pretty tough to miss, as he’s standing by the giant Miquella Cross outside of Belurat
the first major dungeon you’re likely to encounter in Shadow of the Erdtree
As you’re riding up to the castle gates, keep left and look for a little bluff. Here you can formally meet Sir Ansbach — former servant to Lord Mohg — and Moore, the shopkeep at the Main Gate Cross Site of Grace
Talk to Ansbach to learn a bit more about him and his interests
He’ll tell you he’s researching Miquella’s Crosses
and ask you to visit them and report back any secret ones you find
This is an optional part of Sir Ansbach’s quest, and plays a bit into the quest of another NPC, Hornsent
During the first half of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
Hornsent will give you a map showing you the locations of a few hidden Miquella Crosses
and then speak to Sir Ansbach to get some additional lore
Whether you get the extra lore or not, once you’ve introduced yourself to Sir Ansbach you can progress through the main story until the great rune breaks outside of Shadow Keep
When you get close to the Shadow Keep dungeon in Scadu Altus, you’ll get a notification that the great rune has broken
This is supposed to happen — you didn’t do anything wrong — and will progress all the various NPC quests throughout the world
Return to Ansbach and talk to him until he starts repeating himself
You’ll bump into Sir Ansbach again in Shadow Keep
on the first floor of the Specimen Storehouse area
and then hang right past the first bookshelf
You’ll find him reading in the corner of a small room
Exhaust his dialogue once again before continuing your journey through the storehouse
you’ll first need to find the Secret Rite Scroll
you’re already in the right spot to locate it: the Shadow Keep Specimen Storehouse
turn left and follow the path past the burning boats and enemies
Take these stairs and take out the enemies on the landing below
Go inside the nearby doorway to find a small research library
Interact with it to get the Secret Rite Scroll
head back to Sir Ansbach on the first floor
Give Sir Ansbach the scroll and he’ll learn that Lord Mohg’s body has been stolen and Miquella has plans for it
Exhaust Ansbach’s dialogue before you continue to the next step
Now it’s time to help Redmane Freyja
After the great rune breaks, you can talk to Freyja at the Three-Path Cross Site of Grace back in Gravesite Plain to send her to Shadow Keep
You’ll meet Freyja on the seventh floor of the Specimen Storehouse
She’ll be ducked down by the fireplace looking through some objects and loudly grumbling to herself
she’ll tell you she’s busy and then complain about not talking to Ansbach when she had the chance
Travel down to the first floor again and tell Ansbach about Freyja’s frustrations
Exhaust his dialogue and then go rest again
Return to Ansbach and he’ll hand you a letter meant for Freyja
If he doesn’t give you the letter after you rest
talk to Freyja again before talking to Ansbach
Bring the letter to Freyja to progress her quest
then talk to her until you exhaust her dialogue
She’ll give you the Golden Lion Shield for your trouble
You should then return to Ansbach to tell him about Freyja’s reaction to his letter
Once you’ve done all of Ansbach’s quests in Shadow Keep, go visit Leda at the Highroad Cross Site of Grace, outside Castle Ensis
Speak to her a few times and she’ll eventually reveal that it’s time to hunt down our buddy Ansbach
so head back to Ansbach’s hideaway in Shadow Keep
you’ll find a red summon marker and a gold summon marker
If you want to see the end of Ansbach’s quest
move past the red summon maker and interact with the gold one — “assist Sir Ansbach.” This will teleport you to an arena inside the Specimen Storehouse
but you’ll receive Ansbach’s Longbow and Leda’s Rune (worth 40,000 Runes)
you’ve completed most of the missable steps in the Ansbach quest
Now you just need to progress the story to the end (our Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree walkthrough can help with the critical path) where you’ll meet up with many of the game’s NPCs — including Ansbach — before Shadow of the Erdtree’s final boss
You'll meet several supporting characters in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, and some are in search of Miquella the Empyrean. Due to their own motivations and the beings that they follow, there will be conflicts along the way. Here's our guide on how to complete the Leda, Ansbach, and Freyja quest in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Likewise, please be reminded that this article contains spoilers.
The Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Ansbach, Freyja, and Leda quests are all intertwined. In a particular instance, there's even a decision that you need to make regarding the Hornsent. Our guide discusses all the steps in detail, as well as some nasty issues that can occur which might cause the quest to fail abruptly.
and Ansbach in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Progress normally through the DLC campaign until you arrive at the Highroad Cross Site of Grace (which is where you'll meet Leda and Hornsent once more)
saying that Miquella's Seal has been broken
This is totally fine and it simply denotes that you're ready to progress the quests of various NPCs
proceed to Shadow Keep until you arrive at the Specimen Storehouse facility
go to the back and enter the small library
Chat with him and exhaust all his dialogue
Continue ascending the Specimen Storehouse facility until you reach the Storehouse - Fourth Floor Site of Grace
Check the balcony at the back and you should see stone steps that lead back down
If you go to the edge of the platform overlooking the interior of the building
Important: Do not give the Secret Rite Scroll immediately to Ansbach
Leave the small library where you found the Secret Rite Scroll and keep going left along the ramparts
Keep ascending the steps and you'll hear someone talking
You'll then encounter Freyja in a room which has the Storehouse - Seventh Floor Site of Grace
I should have asked Ansbach to impart his knowledge when I had the chance."
Here's what you have to do next to proceed with the Freyja and Ansbach quest in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree:
Important: A bug might occur if you give the Secret Rite Scroll to Ansbach too early (i.e
before chatting with Freyja on the seventh floor)
he won't give you the letter and Freyja won't give you the shield
The quest might also break due to these mishaps
There's also another notable portion that can occur while you're undertaking the Ansbach and Freyja quest in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
if you go to Highroad Cross after breaking Miquella's Seal at the Shadow Keep entrance
Leda will ask you about a potential traitor that she should eliminate
During Hornsent's quest
you have the option to assist either him or Leda as part of a duel:
Ansbach won't be there the next time you return to his room in the Specimen Storehouse building
Picking the gold sign will make you side with Ansbach
but picking the red sign will make you side with Leda
Helping Ansbach here nets you the Ansbach's Longbow weapon
Note: If you helped Hornsent as part of his quest
Ansbach won't be in his room later and you won't see summoning signs either
you can still proceed with Ansbach's quest until the very end
Much later in the campaign, you'll have to head to the Ancient Ruins of Rauh. There, you'll get the option to burn the Sealing Tree. This is a point of no return, which causes some NPCs to disappear. It's imperative that you finish other quest chains, such as Thiollier's quest
if you want to see the conclusion of these arcs
Burning the Sealing Tree spawns you in Enir-Ilim
Proceed normally all the way to the Cleansing Chamber Anteroom
The next encounter here pits you against Leda and her companions
You can think of this battle as the conclusion to the Leda
and Ansbach quest in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
you'll see Freyja's corpse kneeling on the ground
including Freyja's Greatsword and her full armor set
Note: For those who were unable to complete Freyja's arc in the DLC, you can still return to the Storehouse - Seventh Floor room after beating the final boss
you'll see a glowing orb that nets you the same gear pieces
only the Golden Lion Shield is missable among Freyja's items
All that's left is to ascend to the top of the tower. There, you'll meet Ansbach, who can be summoned for the final boss encounter
His help will be invaluable due to the boss' quick and devastating abilities
check the corner of the arena to see Ansbach's corpse
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree takes you to the Realm of Shadow where you have to search for Miquella the Empyrean. If you're looking for more tips and tactics, you can head over to our guides hub
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Army post in Bavaria this week announced changes to its vehicle registration appointment process after photos surfaced online of soldiers camping out overnight to ensure a coveted walk-in slot
Army Garrison Ansbach on Wednesday relaunched its online appointment scheduler and revamped hours as it transitions to a hybrid system of walk-ins and appointments
military in Germany continues to grapple with a problem that has upended commutes to work and in some cases left military families without a legally operable vehicle
Ansbach has wrestled with its own problems
The office switched to walk-in only in July after customers complained that the lead time to schedule an appointment was too great
garrison spokeswoman Gerlinde Hoyle said in a statement
But that led to complaints about restrictions on the number of walk-ins available per day
“The corrected model of opening hours will better serve the various types of service for our customers,” Hoyle said
time will be set aside to assist soldiers and their families going through permanent change of station moves
The Ansbach office is authorized for only three staff members and there are no plans to assign soldiers to the office in the future
Ansbach in previous years has asked service members to help with vehicle registration temporarily
The changes were announced days after the “U.S
moments” Facebook page posted photos of the soldiers on the ground in their sleeping bags
While the photos could not be independently verified
Hoyle said the service members were not encouraged to queue outside business hours
The office will see in- and out-processing soldiers only from 8 a.m
Other bases in the region have had varied success in recent months by adding staff and making tweaks
Some customers who have used the substation have said that it was considerably quicker than Kapaun
though the Ramstein location can’t handle some functions
such as issuing temporary plates and initial registrations
Officials at Tower Barracks in Grafenwoehr
rolled out a proprietary online scheduling system July 1 that limited the number of appointments one person could make
spokesman Andreas Kreuzer wrote in an emailed statement Thursday
The base has cut their no-show rate from 60% to 5%
a spokesman for the Army’s Installation Management Command - Europe
said the issues at vehicle registration offices across Germany were isolated and not the norm
“While vehicle registration requirements are greater in the summer months due to the PCS season
most of our Army garrisons did not experience significant challenges with vehicle registration backlogs,” he wrote in a statement Wednesday
Other services experienced similar issues in recent months
Stars and Stripes reporter Lydia Gordon contributed to this report
you'll find Ansbach on the first floor of the Specimen Storehouse
Find some Miquella Cross locations for this former servant of Mohg
Here I'll explain how to finish the Ansbach quest
as well as a breakdown of each individual step lower down
Ansbach is a little like the Gideon Ofnir of Shadow of the Erdtree—a character who provides lore and context for a lot of what you're learning
His quest also crosses over with Redmane Freyja and Lady Leda:
You can find Sir Ansbach at the Main Gate Cross site of grace(Image credit: FromSoftware)He'll ask you to search for more secret Miquella Crosses(Image credit: FromSoftware)You'll first find Sir Ansbach at the Main Gate Cross site of grace just outside Belurat
he'll request that you tell him about any secret Miquella Crosses you come across
and will provide extra lore and dialogue if you do
The first secret Miquella Cross is located in Belurat
Tower Settlement(Image credit: FromSoftware)The second cross is located on the cliffs above the Fort of Reprimand(Image credit: FromSoftware)The third cross is located at the southern edge of the Southern Shore region(Image credit: FromSoftware)Report these cross locations to Ansbach and he'll give you some lore(Image credit: FromSoftware)As Ansbach mentions
there are six Miquella Cross locations that the companions know about
These are the ones marked on the Cross Map and New Cross Map that Hornsent gives you
What Ansbach wants you to find are the three secret Miquella Cross locations you can access earlier in the game.
and he'll do his best to explain what's actually going on in the Land of Shadow
Once you arrive in the Shadow Keep and get the message that the great rune has been shattered and a charm dispelled
He'll talk about how he actually finds Miquella very scary
You'll next find Ansbach near the Storehouse
First Floor site of grace in the Specimen Storehouse part of the Shadow Keep
If you follow the track from the main entrance and fight the Golden Hippopotamus boss you'll end up here
Anbach is tucked in the right hand corner of this room enjoying a good book
Speak to him and he'll explain that Lord Mohg's body disappeared after his death
and he's trying to work out who yoinked it
Find the Secret Rite Scroll near to the Storehouse
Fourth Floor site of grace(Image credit: FromSoftware)Give Ansbach the Sacred Rite Scroll(Image credit: FromSoftware)You can also get the Letter to Freyja if you found her and told him about it(Image credit: FromSoftware)The information you need to find for Ansbach is the Sacred Rite Scroll
which is located higher up in Specimen Storage
You can take this back to Ansbach immediately if you wish
but this is also a key point in Freyja's quest that you can potentially miss
If you head up the stairs at the bottom of Specimen Storage and keep climbing all the way up
lamenting that she didn't speak to Ansbach when she had a chance
Head back to Ansbach to give him the Sacred Rite Scroll and tell him about Freyja's confusion
He'll drop some pretty big lore and will give you a letter for Freyja that you can return to her for even more lore
You'll find the summon signs in Ansbach's usual location in the Specimen Storehouse(Image credit: FromSoftware)Aid Ansbach to get his bow and keep him alive(Image credit: FromSoftware)If you helped Leda against the Hornsent during her quest
this might happen if you didn't help her or the Horsent anyway
so I'd make sure to check back at Ansbach's location after you complete the previous step
You'll find two summon signs; one letting you help Leda
which can be wielded like a light bow and has the fan shot skill.
You can summon Ansbach for an important fight in Enir-Ilim(Image credit: FromSoftware)Have a chat to Ansbach at the top of the lift before the final boss(Image credit: FromSoftware)You can also summon Ansbach for the final boss(Image credit: FromSoftware)If you complete all those previous steps
the next time you meet Ansbach will be in Enir-Ilim near the end of the expansion
where you can summon him to aid you during an important confrontation
he'll have some unique dialogue during this fight
you'll find him just beyond the elevator before the final boss
where you can have a nice chat and mull over your time in the Land of Shadow
You can also summon Ansbach for the final boss
but either way you'll find his body nearby after the encounter
where you can collect Ansbach's armor and his other gear to finish the quest
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Germany – Ansbach’s Greyson Strabala still speaks in awe of former teammate Tamia McLaughlin
The six-time European champion in all three jumping disciplines was finishing her career as his began
“Just the inspiration from her alone was amazing,” Strabala said
“It just set off my entire track career.”
a new group of Cougars are pouncing among Europe’s best – and one of them carries a familiar name
During a season-opening meet Friday at Kaiserslautern High School
Okenie McLaughlin grabbed the long jump and triple jump wins with jumps of 19 feet
beat McLaughlin to take first in the high jump at 5-11
McLaughlin credited Strabala with motivating him in the high jump
“He pushes me a lot to get to his level and stuff,” McLaughlin said
McLaughlin dominated in his two wins Friday
He topped Ramstein junior Jayden Sheldon-Murphy by 1.5 feet in the triple jump
while he only needed two attempts at the long jump to defeat SHAPE’s sophomore Tristan Neago and the field by 2 feet
who placed third at the 2024 championship meet
Strabala was the only one to clear the bar at 5-11 and even came close to getting over it at 6-0
“Starting off my entire season with (my PR from last year) means a lot,” Strabala said
and beating the reigning champion means even more.”
and himself thinking he might go after the long jump as well
The junior said he feels uncomfortable leaping forward instead of up
and because he jumps off the opposite foot in the long jump than his main event
it shouldn’t affect his high-jumping ability
my confidence is really high,” Strabala said
“Watching Okenie compete in the long jump really showed my opportunities in the event
he sees it as a great opportunity to help the team get more points
should the duo go first and second in both the long and high jumps
Another Bavarian-based athlete made her mark in the 12-team meet that included Kaiserslautern
Vilseck’s Mazie Lorcher won three sprinting events Friday – the 200-meter dash
It wasn’t a bad haul for someone who had been a middle-distance runner previously and only ran the 200 to gauge her 400 time
“That’s what I’m hoping,” Lorcher said of possibly switching to sprinting
“I’ve never really liked middle distance – I just happen to be good at it.”
Lorcher and her coaches don’t need to imagine how good she could be when she’s good at something she likes
She set a personal best in the 200 of 27.35 seconds
That time came after she had produced a 1:01.12 in the 400
2.5 seconds faster than Kaiserslautern junior Lellah Guhn in second
Lorcher began the day running the anchor leg of the 4x100 relay quartet that included junior Gemma Profili
sophomore Victoria Shields and freshman Jordyn Roscoe
The junior admitted she was nervous heading into Friday
but those concerns didn’t stop her from having a big day
“I had to convince myself to have fun with what I was doing today,” Lorcher said
so I had to continue to tell myself that if anyone was ready for today
SHAPE’s Dario Delgado Vitores wasn’t concerned about a possible contest with Wiesbaden’s distance powerhouse Luke Jones
even though he missed out Friday as Jones didn’t compete
but I am very excited,” Delgado Vitores said
“I know having somebody to stick to would improve both our times since we can help each other.”
Not that Delgado Vitores needed the motivation on Kaiserslautern’s track
the senior set new personal records in the 800 and 1,600 en route to dominating performances
Delgado Vitores won the 1,600 race in a time of 4:36.12
9 seconds better than his previous high mark and 21 seconds faster than Ansbach freshman Ryan Benson
The Spanish national then took first in the 800 in 2:05.96
nearly a second better than his last best time and nearly 11 seconds ahead of Ramstein junior Christopher De La Torre
Despite already posting qualifying times for the European meet
Delgado Vitores isn’t going to rest on his laurels
“I want to compete so I can improve my times before the championships,” Delgado Vitores said
Germany — German engineers switched on a water treatment system at U.S
Army Garrison Ansbach this week to begin the long-planned purge of toxic PFAS chemicals from groundwater exiting the base
The purification unit is expected to pump and treat over 35,000 gallons per day from underneath a former firefighter training site near Katterbach Airfield before they are released into the base’s stormwater channels
Aaron Southard said Tuesday during an opening ceremony where he pushed a symbolic red button
“This facility represents more than just a solution to a problem; it is a symbol of our shared dedication to safeguarding public health and preserving our natural resources for future generations,” Southard said
Southard was joined at the ceremony by Ansbach Lord Mayor Thomas Deffner
or manmade per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances
are used to make coatings and products that resist heat
according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
They’re also found in firefighting foam historically used at U.S
PFAS compounds accumulate in the body over time and have been linked to a slew of adverse health conditions from increased cholesterol to liver and immune system damage
and Germany recently enacted strict standards regarding acceptable PFAS levels in drinking water; four parts per trillion
and 20 nanograms per liter in Germany for certain chemicals by 2028
A 226,000 square-foot investigation area southwest of the base’s heliport registered significant PFAS contamination in past testing
including 29,000 nanograms per liter in the groundwater in 2019
Army report on the Ansbach city website states
The base’s drinking water supply comes from two local suppliers and is compliant with German safe drinking water standards
according to a 2021 base consumer confidence report
The drinking water outside the gates is safe for consumption as well
The garrison installed their first containment system at a northwest site in 2016
nearly a half-mile of piping and granulated carbon filters
is expected to last for decades and cap PFOS levels at 20 nanograms per liter and PFAS at 200 nanograms per liter cumulatively
base environmental officials and engineers from Züblin gathered in front of the metal shipping containers holding the purification unit
Residents are happy the system is operational
The base also plans to address PFAS in the soil
Discussions on how best to address the contamination remain ongoing
“We’re doing the best we can because our families live in the community also
and we care about people’s health and welfare,” Lyons said
“We’re solving problems every day and there’s a lot to be positive about.”
Sunday's victory over the Denver Broncos marked the Kansas City Chiefs' annual "Salute to Service" game
and while numerous festivities and recognitions took place throughout the contest
a familiar face made sure to do his part abroad
who starred for the Chiefs from 2000 through 2006
visited the Illesheim Storck Barracks at U.S
Army Garrison Ansbach in Germany last week as part of a USO mission meant to thank our men and women stationed overseas
Hall spent time with the 615th Aviation Support Battalion
1st Air Calvary Brigade based out of Fort Cavazos
"I was there to boost their morale and give them a little break in the monotony of training
but I felt like my morale was boosted," Hall said
"My appreciation for the military definitely rose quite a bit."
an opportunity to eat lunch with the soldiers on post and even the chance to participate in a training field exercise
"We're saluting our servicemembers this weekend at the Broncos game
so to come over and to actually see what they're doing is amazing," Hall said
I got to participate in one of their practice exercises
It just means the world to me to give back when they've given so much to us."
The soldiers Hall interacted with at the Storck Barracks are part of the Regionally Aligned Forces (RAF)
deployed military members who don't have their families on post
Their role requires constant readiness to deploy
along with grueling physical and mental training to strengthen leadership
Hall's visit was meant as a brief departure from the daily grind associated with life at the barracks
"When a former player like Dante takes the time to visit military members stationed overseas
it provides a unique morale boost," said Tracy Leonard
"Visits like this bridge the gap between military life and the comforts of home
reminding service members that they are valued and remembered."
the Chiefs' actions this past week – both at home and abroad – were meant to recognize those that protect our way of life on a regular basis
It's something we celebrate as a nation every day
but for both those stationed at the Storck Barracks and for Hall
this past week was something they won't soon forget
"They're always so appreciative of us going over and giving our time
so I go back to show my appreciation for their service and what they provide for us," Hall said
we all should give back if we have the ability to do it."
Scheerer has traveled the world in service of the Air Force
Thompson is a member of the Missouri Army National Guard
Holthus has served as the "Voice of the Chiefs" since 1994
Hilkert is currently stationed at nearby Whiteman Air Force Base
SSG Sotelo is currently stationed at nearby Fort Riley
CPT Maevers is a veteran of three combat deployments
MSgt Black was recognized during the Chiefs' matchup with the Bengals earlier this season
SSG Tucker was recognized during the Chiefs' matchup with the Bills earlier this year
Colonel Ballard is a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War
The Chiefs will don patches on their pre-game warmups in recognition of Vietnam War veterans on Monday night
SSG Orelus was recognized during the Chiefs' matchup with the Chargers earlier this year
Help Sir Ansbach find both the Crosses of Miquella and the answers he seeks
A former devotee of Mohg, Lord of Blood, Sir Ansbach the retired Pureblood Knight is one of the central characters in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
Ansbach’s quest deals with the relationship between Miquella
and tasks you first with finding the scattered Crosses of Miquella before taking an unexpected turn
Once Ansbach moves from his first location
it’s very easy to miss the rest of his quest and end up wondering where he got to
But so you can experience it all for yourself
You first find Ansbach at the Main Gate Cross Site of Grace
He stands next to the merchant, Moore
you find Ansbach on the first floor of the Specimen Storehouse
To reach the Specimen Storehouse, you need to ride east from the Highroad Cross, go down through Moorth Ruins, east through Bonny Village, then turn north. Ride west past Rabbath's Rise and the Cathedral and you will arrive at the Church District
Jump over the roofs in front of you to reach the main church
then inside there's an elevator on the northern side which leads down into the Storehouse
then drop down to the lower level using the bookcase on your left
walk forward around the left-hand side of the Divine Beast statue
down the stairs and past the skeleton display
Here you find Ansbach searching the shelves of the Storehouse for the knowledge he seeks
turn around from facing him and go back out up the stairs
then immediately right and go up the stairs here
Then go left and up the long staircase in front of you
hopping up to the higher level using the table in front of you
hop onto the suspended giant statue and walk along its back to reach a higher level
where you see a Cross of Miquella and a Site of Grace
go out through the door that leads outside
Run past the Fire Knight and then go down the stone stairs on your left
go back up the stone stairs and continue along that path
go up two flights and you should see another Site of Grace in front of you
This is the Seventh Floor Site of Grace where you find Freyja
Without delving too much into spoilers or the specific morality of the characters
you can consider helping Ansbach to be the “good” ending
while Leda’s is the “bad” ending to this quest
If you help Ansbach in his hour of need, then he will help you out as an ally later in the story. You won’t miss out and get the best rewards by doing this - but you will still need to complete the other NPC quests to collect everything
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The Terrace Playhouse in Ansbach hits a comedic high-energy mark with the youth performance of “Nunsense: The Mega Musical.” Directed by Victoria Hanrahan and performed at Ansbach Middle High School
this light-hearted musical follows a convent of nuns from Hoboken
the nuns have decided to showcase their quirky expertise
We are introduced to the members convent and learn about their unique pasts and skills through song and dance
The small cast features youth of all ages that display technique
talent and passion for the stage well beyond their years
The show is high energy and has physical comedy as a cornerstone of the performance
the unfolding of each nun’s unique comical story uncovers hidden talents that weave a beautiful tapestry of community and leave the audience wanting more
Reverend Mother Mary Regina (Amelia Burchett) is the queen bee of this convent hive with a commanding presence and an incredibly humorous monologue
and Sister Robert Anne (Emily Jones) form a mesmerizing trio; their voices perfectly blending
These youth singers have a depth that I would expect from performers twice their age
Sister Amnesia also performs with Sister Mary Annette
her puppet that is a comically effective tool for her unique style of storytelling
Sister Robert Anne’s “habit humor” is enhance by her clear
physical comedy and hilarious popping into scenes with costume additions
The nuns habit costumes are pristine and help to exemplify the unity of the convent
while the individual performances highlight their vast differences
a comical tap dance number finds the nuns manically working together to get the reluctant Reverend Mother off the stage
The combination of sounds and perfectly choreographed tap dance is thrilling to witness
The use of dance skills extends throughout the show
and singing with props are all blended with precise comedic timing by each cast member
A special mention goes to Sister Mary Leo (Abigail Castillo) who presents her ballet talent multiple times throughout the musical
with the use of stairs for performers to share space with the audience as a welcomed treat
we are able to appreciate each sister and brother for their distinct roles in the convent
The musical number “Holier Than Thou” artfully brings the cast together with Sister Mary Hubert (Zoey Stubbs) at the helm
The dynamic change into a high energy song and dance is an electric and exciting way to end the musical
As we see the residents of the convent working together to accomplish their goal of earning money
“Nunsense: The Mega Musical” shows the complexity of human life and portrays that even if everyone is dressed alike
inside we are unique and have much to give
Appreciating diversity in character and talent helps make any community special
the USAG Ansbach Terrace Playhouse performance of “Annie” brings the story of this red-headed orphan alive
“Annie” is the familiar story of a New York City orphan down on her luck who experiences life changing events that reveal a whole new side of the city and help her uncover a profound appreciation for family
The show begins at an orphanage where we are introduced to Annie (Selah Choate) and her fellow orphans
In “Hard Knock Life,” the anger is palpable as they sing about injustices they have been handed all of their lives
It is a moment that shows off the cast’s dance talent with energy that continues into the entire show
Orphanage director Miss Hanagan (Alyssa Brown) shows us why the orphans are so miserable
and her spirited singing draws in the audience
A standout cast of both youth and adults carries the excitement and conflict throughout the play
and the cast brings out all of the feelings with vulnerable moments and complex characters who have much aggression
The strife of the homeless population is on display
and the cast seamlessly draws us into their attempt at normalcy in a dire situation
as moments of comedy punctuate the dismal setting
and feisty scenes with Miss Hannigan help us all find humor in otherwise sad lives
The real treat is when the four-legged cast member takes the stage
Having Ace play Sandy is an amazing and unique addition to the performance
she is sent to stay with NYC billionaire Oliver Warbucks for the holidays
Their time together leads them on an unexpected quest to find the meaning of family
we get an electric glimpse into what the city has to offer in the beautifully performed song “N.Y.C.” New characters pop up with individual talents
giving us a visual buffet of color and texture
It is a side of New York City that Annie has never been able to enjoy
but armed with the love and friendship of Oliver Warbucks (SPC Stephen Wykle) and Grace Farrell (Kelly Choate)
The cast joyously presents this big turning point in the plot
We finally see hope and joy and it is a stark contrast to the gloom and darkness of the earlier scenes
Sets for this show help establish the difference between the worlds that Annie experiences
bunkbeds create multiple levels and make the dance sequences even more dynamic
is comforting and well-appointed and even draws in the audience with stair access
Costumes are also used to define the class distinctions
Miss Hannigan’s dresses seem like an extension of her personality
city residents have exciting costumes to match their profession and house attendants are crisp and clean
we are all taken on a journey to discover the true meaning of family
We observe the hope that one girl brings to an entire community
Through the Terrace Playhouse cast and crew we witness chaos
01:06 Progress or Skip Through Belurat and Castle Ensis
02:19 Approach Shadow Keep to Break Miquella’s Rune
04:23 Fight Golden Hippo and Find the Specimen Storehouse
04:37 Make Note of Leda’s Summoning Sign To Kill Hornsent
05:09 Make Your Way Through the Specimen Storehouse
07:29 Find Ansbach in the Specimen Storehouse
08:28 Reset the World and Return to Ansbach (2nd Visit)
09:23 Acquire Ansbach’s Longbow (Optional)
11:39 Summon Ansbach to the Big NPC Battle
Here’s your guide to all possible ally and adversaries at Enir-Ilim in Shadow of the Erdtree
as well as the rewards you'll get from defeating or helping each of them
There are spoilers ahead for the quests of Miquella’s Followers
which is during the late-game of Shadow of the Erdtree
Miquella’s Followers are a ragtag bunch from all over the Lands of Shadow in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree
And while they all have different motivations
they share one thing in common: a love for Miquella
and your actions as a Tarnished can impact who shows up later down the line
While we have individual guides on Shadow of the Erdtree’s NPCs and their individual quests
here we’re going to talk about all the crucial points you come across that can determine which of Miquella’s Followers you have as an ally or adversary at Enir-Ilim in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree
At the very beginning of Shadow of the Erdtree
your interactions with Miquella’s Followers - Ansbach
It’s following the shattering of Miquella’s Rune, which happens in the eastern area of Scadu Altus (likely after you’ve explored Castle Ensis)
When it comes to the later fight at Enir-Ilim, it seems that Needle Knight Leda and Dryleaf Dane will always be adversaries no matter what quest decisions you make
and Hornsent have a few different fates though
Anyways, let’s start with Redmane Freyja. After chatting with her before Belurat Tower Settlement, you'll later explore Shadow Keep’s Specimen Storehouse
where you’ll find Ansbach on the First Floor and Freyja on the Seventh Floor
If you speak to Ansbach and then to Freyja
then to Ansbach again about Freyja’s problem
Ansbach will give you a letter - Freyja’s Letter
Next, the Hornsent. There’s not really much to do with this guy other than feed him Scorpion Stew
you can actually choose to invade him with Leda (or vice versa) in Shadow Keep’s main plaza
must be done before entering Messmer's arena
Provided you do not kill Hornsent here (or ignore the invasions altogether)
he can still appear at Enir-Ilim depending on what you do inside of Messmer's arena
If you summon him for the fight and speak to him afterwards, but before resting, he'll later invade you in the walk up to Romina's arena in Ancient Ruins of Rauh
This means he will not appear at Enir-Ilim
If you instead do not kill Hornsent and/or ignore the invasions
he will not invade you at Ancient Ruins of Rauh and will appear as an adversary at Enir-Ilim
As for Sir Ansbach
you should also seek out an item known as the Sacred Rite Scroll in the Specimen Storehouse
After Leda’s events with the Hornsent
she’ll now have her eyes set on Ansbach
and you should be able to find summon signs for both Leda and Ansbach on the First Floor of the Specimen Storehouse
Ansbach is one of few NPCs that doesn't appear to become an adversary at Enir-Ilim regardless of what decisions you make
remains at the Storehouse (if you do not give him the Sacred Rite Scroll)
Next, there’s the thing-collector that is Moore
Following the shattering of Miquella’s Rune
you can later find his corpse - and loot his gear - from just outside the Church of Crusade
Last, but not least, is Thiollier
which involves heading down to the Fissure at Cerulean Coast
Once you complete Thiollier’s quest and exhaust his dialogue (this has to be done before burning the sealing tree)
which sees him invading you and dropping the St
he will be available as an ally to summon at Enir-Ilim
It’s also important to note that Thiollier and Ansbach can both be available to summon as allies simultaneously
And following the grand fight at Enir-Ilim
you will also be available to summon them during the final boss fight
You'll then be able to collect both of their remaining gear following the fight
and complete Thiollier's quest before burning the sealing tree
you should be able to have both of them fight alongside you against Moore
That's provided you complete Moore and Freyja's minimal quest steps too - giving Freyja her letter
and telling Moore to 'put it behind you' - will see you fight against them both
Doing the opposite should see you fight just Leda and Dane
Provided that you did not engage in any of Leda's invasions against the Hornsent or Ansbach
or did the 'right' thing of helping Hornsent at Shadow Keep and helping Ansbach at Specimen Storehouse
all of Miquella's Followers should be present during the battle at Enir-Ilim
Do note that both Thiollier and Ansbach's gear cannot be looted until after the final boss
Some of the above items cannot be collected in a single playthrough
For more on Shadow of the Erdtree, check out our recommended boss order, the Hornsent Grandam's quest, and where to get your hands on more Scadutree Fragments
Germany – Two-time DODEA-Europe Division III girls volleyball champion Ansbach hosted two small-school rivals Saturday in the three teams’ final matches before next week’s season-ending championships
The Cougars didn’t show any signs they won’t be competing for a third title with a 25-5
the Buccaneers faced up against the reigning champs
looking to improve on a loss to Ansbach the previous week
“Our goal is consistency,” said Kennedy Lange
an Ansbach junior and the reigning Stars and Stripes girls volleyball Athlete of the Year
“In the past years we would have peaks and valleys
Our goal is to stay constant throughout the whole game
and I feel like we really started to show that.”
and the second and third sets were more competitive
“We’ve been working on ‘the play is not over until the whistle blows,’” said Bucs coach Jenny Rajkovacz
“I’ve seen that improvement in a few of the plays today where in the past they would just stop because they thought it would be over.”
“Two-year championship (winners are) definitely hard to beat,” Baumholder sophomore Olivia Lepkowski said
“This year and this week we came back stronger than last week and last year.”
And Lepkowski and her teammates did indeed bounce back in their second match of the day
applying lessons learned from the previous match in the first set
The Tigers did not take the set loss lightly
matching the Bucs point for point in the second set
the Tigers’ Makenzie Clark came through for her team with a slew of aces that gave the Tigers a leg up and ultimately a set victory
Baumholder bounced back to win the last two sets
“They have a very quick game that we’re not used to…so
but we can compete,” Tigers senior Kariana Jones said of playing against Baumholder
“It’s very scrappy,” Tigers senior Brynn Ropelewsi said of the Bucs’ playing style
“It’s not the traditional pass-set-hit of volleyball
here’s a random tip and I hope you can pass it.’”
That left the final match of the day between the Tigers and Cougars
“Hohenfels is always a rival game for us,” Ansbach coach Deb Keller-Mitchell said
“They’re going to bring their best and we need to play our game.”
bringing an electric energy that her teammates could only emulate as Ansbach was never really threatened in any of the three sets
It’s exciting to see how they’ve improved throughout the season too,” Ritter said
they finished the day with high hopes in anticipation of the championships next week
“It’s easy when you’re losing to want to give up
This is where you have your grit,’” Jones said
“Even though the score kept being the same
we always left a smile on our faces and just keep trying for the next set.”
Germany – The Ansbach boys soccer team generally needs 10 or 15 minutes to rev up its engine
it’s taken something stronger to get going
That’s what happened in the Cougars’ semifinal match against Alconbury on Wednesday during the DODEA Division III European championships
The Dragons put one past goalkeeper Jack Lovallo to take an early lead
That proved to be the wake-up call Ansbach needed
as the second seed scored seven straight goals to win 7-1
Sophomore forward Daymien Abitua recorded a hat trick
junior forward Daeveon Browne chipped in with a brace
and sophomore midfielder Lucas Rudy and sophomore defender Nathan Arrequin added one goal each
it puts them down against the ropes and then they usually respond,” Ansbach coach Paul Rauscher said
Those slow starts have become a troubling trend for the Cougars (9-3-1)
especially with who’s waiting in the wings
Ansbach will face top-seeded AFNORTH in the title game on Thursday morning at Ramstein Heigh School
The Lions defeated scrappy Spangdahlem 4-0 in the other Division III semifinal Wednesday afternoon
The two teams met once during the regular season in a match that wasn’t kind to the Cougars
The Lions (8-2) routed the Cougars in Ansbach 8-1 on April 13
the Ansbach coach said his players are entering the match thinking they’re huge underdogs
for one,” Rauscher said of his team’s mentality
“They did not see the real Ansbach when they visited for some reason.”
The Cougars have allowed three goals in the tournament and posted five shutouts this season
have given up just one goal to Division III competition all season
Rauscher said Ansbach will have to match AFNORTH’s stalwart defense with a wall of its own
the Cougars must take their chances on the rare occasions they get them
(the final) will be a low-scoring affair,” Rauscher said
“Our scoring opportunities will be limited
they can definitely have their opportunities
our defense is going to have to keep them from scoring
We have not given up a lot of goals this tournament
AFNORTH defeated Sigonella 5-1 in a preview of Thursday’s title game after the two teams had already clinched spots in the finals Tuesday
The championship match will kick off at 9 a.m
Okenie Mclaughlin 1; Baumholder: Artez Williams 24
Noteworthy – Rudy and Lovallo each had 6 rebounds for the Cougars
Kirkland had 8 boards and Bilbrew had 5 rebounds for the Buccaneers
Noteworthy – The mercy-rule was enacted at halftime
Stefan Gacivic 9; Stuttgart: Tyler Jackson 20
Stefan Gacivic 6; Stuttgart: Tyler Jackson 22
Scoring – Rota: Jad Acutim 17; Naples: Camden Kasparek 41
Noteworthy – Kasparek made 10 three-point field goals
Jonathan Valenzuela 5; Vicenza: Ben Morton 18
Noteworthy – Joel Idowu had 10 rebounds and Jacob Idowu 8 for the Warriors
while Carter Edwards had 6 assists and 6 steals and Thibodeaux had 7 assists
Sevastian Quiles 8; Vilseck: Khyleel Grimes 20
Zaiden El Kilany 6; Sigonella: Jacob Maloney 14
Eleanor Dutriewiez 2; Baumholder: Alesia Delinois 4
Noteworthy – Victoria Ortiz had 8 rebounds
Agudzi-Addo had 5 rebounds and 5 steals and Henderson had 5 thefts for the Cougars
and WIlson and Vaisagote each had 5 boards for the Buccaneers
Victoria Ortiz 6.; Baumholder: Talikschwili 2
Noteworthy – Lange had 6 rebounds and 5 steals for the Cougars
Agudzi-Addo 7 rebounds and 6 steals and Ortiz 9 steals
Scoring – Marymount: Araetasia Napolitano 2; Aviano: Aubrey Cannon 15
Noteworthy – Cannon had 7 steals and 7 assists for the Saints and Zamor had 9 steals and 6 assists
Ramon 6 steals and DiMatteo 5 rebounds for the Falcons
Noteworthy – Davis had 10 rebounds and McLaurin 8 for the Royals
while Milliford had 8 and Dowdy 5 for the Falcons
Noteworthy – Davis had 8 rebounds and McLaurin 6 and Jones had 5 steals for the Royals
while Williford had 6 rebounds and Maples 5 for the Falcons
Kathleen Rullan 2; Hohenfels: Malea Jobity 17
Noteworthy – J.Jobity had 5 steals for the Tigers
while Odhiambo had 7 rebounds and Jones 5 rebounds
Noteworthy – Jones had 11 rebounds for the Tigers
Felix had 6 rebounds and 5 steals and Odhiambo had 7 rebounds
Newsworthy – Gracie Perry had 6 rebounds and Trishauna Lewis 5 steals for the Cougars
Scoring – Rota: Timmons 17; Vicenza: Smith 17
Noteworthy – Telles had 6 steals and 5 rebounds for the Cougars
Noteworthy – Maggie Masse had 7 rebounds and Izzy Trosper 5 for the Lions
Noteworthy – Keeton had 8 rebounds and Masse 8 for the Lions
Keyoni Green 10; Lakenheath: Solymar Brown 11
Noteworthy – Natalia Bergdorf had 10 rebounds for the Warriors
Anabella Potenzone and Aaliyah Fowler each had 6 boards for the Lancers
Noteworthy – Bergdorf had 10 boards for the Warriors
Potenzone and Hill each had 6 rebounds and Fowler had 5 rebounds for the Lancers
Stuttgart 1,153; Vilseck 1,119; Ansbach 1,117; Hohenfels 1,076; Vicenza 1,052