The Kerr Memorial Museum at 402 Delaware Ave in Oakmont The Kerr Memorial Museum will host a Victorian May Day celebration from 1 to 4 p.m May 18 to teach people about traditions of the Victorian Era tour the Victorian garden and watch junior docents perform a Maypole Dance Character reenactments will be done throughout the day coffee and sweets will be available for purchase from The Tilted Iris Tea Truck Plum AARP will hold its May meeting on May 13 as a luncheon at Jaden’s II and only members who have already purchased tickets will be admitted Sean Moran will entertain the group with his covers of the Vogues There is either entertainment or a speaker at almost every meeting Plum to hold “Touch a Truck” event Plum Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual “Touch a Truck” event on May 10 The event will take place at the Plum Middle School campus and feature more than a dozen pieces of equipment including firetrucks The event will allow children the chance to climb in the vehicles and interact with the drivers “Touch a Truck” will take place from 10 a.m The Oakmont Garden Club is hosting its annual Spring Plant Sale The group will be set up in the Hoffstot’s parking lot on Allegheny Avenue in Oakmont from 9 a.m The sale will include flats of flowers and vegetables and hanging baskets perennials grown by group members and pots of flowers arranged and created by club members students from Riverview Junior-Senior High School’s Inclusive Leaders Program will sell plants they’ve grown in the school’s greenhouse The students and their teacher are growing the lettuce and herbs for the garden club’s lettuce and herb bowls The Plum Community Center is looking for people to donate their time as lunch servers in the center kitchen to portion the side dishes and then serve lunch until 12:15 p.m contact Samantha at 412-744-4861 or slamorte@plumboro.com The Oakmont Methodist Church will host an indoor yard sale from 8 a.m The church is at the corner of Fifth Street and Maryland Avenue call 412-849-6834 or email rlwhyte@msn.com All are welcome to join the men and women at Oakmont TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) who are learning how to lose weight we gain knowledge of healthy eating and exercise You may visit with no obligation Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m Weigh-in is private followed by a brief business meeting and educational program all ending by 7:15 call 412-828-3854 or e-mailjmjkwj@gmail.com the first three Tuesdays of each month for Plum residents Residents in need must stop in at the pantry to be certified/verified Holiday Park Bible Church welcomes Plum community women’s Bible study: Join us on the second Saturday of every month for a free and hearty breakfast where men can connect and encourage one another and grow in faith women are welcome to enjoy a nourishing breakfast while participating in our ladies’ Bible study • Weekly worship services: We welcome you to worship with us every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries as we come together in faith and fellowship visit hpbchurch.com or follow them on social media This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Welcome to your charming retreat in Bay City offers a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for creating lasting memories With three spacious bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms this home features a traditional floor plan that seamlessly combines comfort and functionality The cozy eat-in kitchen is equipped with essential appliances Enjoy the convenience of main floor laundry hookups and the added comfort of window treatments throughout Step outside to discover your own slice of paradise The property boasts a generous 187.48-acre lot with a private beach just a short stroll away ideal for entertaining or enjoying peaceful evenings surrounded by nature this home offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle Located in a friendly community with easy access to public transportation this property is not just a home; 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Maya Washburn covers northern Palm Beach County for The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida-Network. Reach her at mwashburn@pbpost.com. Support local journalism: Subscribe today TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need Of the 11 candidates vying for four open seats on Plum School Board this year only three have never sought or held office before Both Democrat and Republican voters will see 10 names on their May 20 primary ballots Gary Motor is running exclusively as a Republican while Adam Hill is only running as a Democrat Four candidates from each ballot will advance to the November general election When asked about the biggest issue currently facing the district two common themes emerged among the candidates: finances and district building projects whoever fills the four seats come December will find themselves in the midst of an ongoing $30 million renovation and addition process at Plum Middle School and O’Block Elementary School The longest serving incumbent up for election this year is Angela Anderson Director of Strategy and Operations for Faith Academics Anderson has served as board president since Dec A Republican with a doctorate in education Anderson said the biggest challenge for the district is “balancing the growing and diverse needs of our students with the responsibility of maintaining fiscal health.” She said the board has made “significant progress” updating curriculum enhancing facilities and launching capital improvements “Thanks to the board’s commitment and our financial outlook is the best it’s been in a decade The challenge lies in continuing this momentum — meeting high expectations while staying fiscally responsible.” Anderson said She’s a sales and marketing manager and has master’s degrees in counseling psychology and business administration The Republican said the school construction costs have become a “significant concern” because of “escalating costs outdated funding mechanisms and fiscal constraints.” “We have two major construction projects coming up and need to make sure the work is completed on time and on budget so that our students can learn in a structurally sound manner while minimizing the burden on the taxpayers,” Chuderewicz said said he believes the biggest issue facing the district is “budget constraints.” infrastructure and special education services continue to strain our financial resources,” he said The Democrat serves as program and project manager at TriState Capital Bank and holds a master’s degree in business administration He also serves on the Plum Borough Planning Commission Sloan said budget challenges are “compounded” by unstable state and federal funding shared similar concerns about potential funding cuts amid slashes and shakeups at the Department of Education But the office clerk with a bachelor’s degree in public relations also said the board would have to “be creative” to make policies that improve educational standards while considering budgetary constraints “Plum consistently underperforms in meeting the same standards in English Language Arts science and math that other neighboring school districts do and we need to make up for that deficit while having less federal funding coming our way,” Klipa said the district would have to “devise some strategies” to replace those federal dollars which she called “vulnerable and uncertain.” Purcell served nearly 40 years as a special education teacher throughout the region She recently was appointed to the board after nine rounds of voting to fill a vacancy left by Devin Adams but should she emerge victorious in November we have a fiscal responsibility to maintain an affordable budget to ensure our taxpayers that we are providing a free and appropriate education for all students currently enrolled in the Plum Borough School District,” she said Purcell holds a bachelor’s degree in education is a retired longtime Plum social studies teacher While he acknowledged the ongoing building projects and forthcoming tax issues the Republican said he is also seeking the return of full-day kindergarten in the district “It is very important that we handle full-day kindergarten Our young students and our future deserve it,” he said Sakolsky has a master’s equivalency education from the University of Pittsburgh Another familiar face on the ballot this year is Michael Devine who served on the board between 2019 and 2023 He was board president for three of those years The Republican said the most pressing challenge in the district is two “aging” school buildings has come to a “critical point,” in need of a “complete renovation or total reconstruction.” “As we prepare to make these pivotal decisions it’s essential to have leadership that is fiscally responsible and committed to balancing long-term educational needs with the financial realities of our community,” Devine said Holding a bachelor’s degree in history Devine serves as an account executive for UPMC Health Plan served the same term as Devine from 2019 to 2023 Hill said his primary concerns are funding instability navigating the costs of the planned capital improvement projects and making sure the students and staff have access to the resources they need Hill holds a bachelor’s degree in information sciences and technology who is running solely on the Republican ballot previously sought a position on the school board in 2023 but lost in the general election He holds associate degrees in data processing and accounting Serving as a data center engineer at TensorWave Motor said he believes Plum should offer a “well-rounded (education) designed to give our children the skills to succeed in all aspects of their lives.” directors must also remember the financial constraints of many taxpayers in the borough “We need to primarily focus on what is needed and consider other needs only when a good financial reason exists and every dollar is precious to our taxpayers,” Motor said said the district faces several challenges building projects and the return of full-day kindergarten Feeney also sought the vacant board seat that Purcell ultimately filled He works as a lead carpenter for Pittsburgh Remodeling Company and holds associate degrees in architectural design and computer systems management said Plum’s mission is to be a “top performing” district; however she said the community is concerned with financial burdens caused by recent tax “hikes” and discussions of future rate raises “The community of Plum Borough must be confident the district will implement and uphold decisions that are both beneficial to the district and yet fiscally sound for the individuals that reside within the municipality,” she said Listed as president of O’Block Elementary PTO Hyde said academic offerings in the district have to be “vigorous enough” to allow students a variety of options after graduation Hyde holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and serves as a licensing analyst for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Stay up-to-date on important news from TribLIVE 1-800-909-8742 © 2025 Trib Total Media | All Rights 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Plum Creek Fire and statewide resources due to the drought The Plum Creek Fire in north-central Nebraska has burned an estimated 6,631 acres and killed 45 cattle as challenging terrain and high winds continue to complicate firefighting efforts One cabin and eight power poles were destroyed in the blaze state and federal agencies have responded to assist in firefighting efforts one mistake and then you have a situation like we have in Plum Creek Crews are relying heavily on aerial support with planes and helicopters dropping water on the flames But the rugged canyon landscape is making it difficult for ground crews to access certain areas Nebraska National Guard chief of the joint staff Lt Shane Varejcka shared that 29 soldiers and airmen were deployed to assist local volunteer fire departments The Nebraska Army National Guard provided two UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters and a ground crew of 16 to assist with fire suppression The fire began Monday as a prescribed burn near Ainsworth It quickly spread out of control due to wind gusts that reached 62 mph according to the Brown County Sheriff’s Office What started as a controlled operation escalated into a fast-moving wildfire that has triggered a multi-agency response Officials say the closest town to the fire Click here to subscribe to our 10/11 NOW daily digest and breaking news alerts delivered straight to your email inbox the Plum Creek Fire was burning in the Sandhills region near Johnstown north-central Nebraska and is nearly fully contained (1) wooded area alongside steep canyons and grasslands The previously controlled and prescribed burn broke through containment and quickly spread Nebraska is experiencing drought conditions ranging from extreme in the west to abnormally dry in the eastern part of the state (2) The Plum Creek fire was mostly affecting rural agricultural areas within Brown County with a population of approximately 60 people While the town itself has not been directly threatened Air quality was affected in nearby Ainsworth. Other nearby communities like Wood Lake and Long Pine may also have been affected but do not have air quality monitors to measure the impact the Plum Creek Fire is about 100% contained (3) including local fire departments and National Guard members Governor Jim Pillen has declared an emergency and mobilized the National Guard to assist local fire departments (4) Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke. Air quality was affected in nearby Ainsworth. Other nearby communities like Wood Lake and Long Pine may also have been affected Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke. [1] India Today World Desk. (2025, April 24). Nebraska wildfire destroys land and livestock as drought fuels spread. [2] U.S. Drought Monitor. (2025, April 24). Home page. [3] Wendling Z. (2025, April 30). Plum Creek Fire now 100% contained, says Nebraska Emergency Management Agency. Nebraska Examiner [4] Office of the Governor, Governor Jim Pillen. (2025, April 24). 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Plum’s Jake Domkowski (7) celebrates his two-run homer with Max Vollmer during their game against Franklin Regional on April 28 in Murrysville. Plum’s Jake Domkowski celebrates his two-run homer as he crosses home plate against Franklin Regional on April 28 in Murrysville. Plum head coach Carl Vollmer talks with Max Vollmer at third base during their game against Franklin Regional on April 28 in Murrysville. Plum’s Daniel Macioce scores under Franklin Regional catcher Ryan Catello during their game on April 28 in Murrysville. Plum’s Jake Domkowski rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer against Franklin Regional on April 28 in Murrysville. Plum pitcher Braden Kemmerer throws against Franklin Regional on April 28 in Murrysville. Plum’s Enzo Mele drives in two runs with a base hit during the seventh inning against Franklin Regional on April 28 in Murrysville. But the Mustangs made sure they established themselves as the superior team this season with a Section 1-5A series sweep that upped their section-leading record to 9-1 and helped them remain hot as the WPIAL playoffs approach. The wins over the Panthers extended Plum’s winning streak to seven since its only loss in section play to that point, a 5-2 setback to Penn-Trafford on April 9. Franklin Regional fell to 6-4 in the section. The Mustangs hoped to keep up their momentum toward the end of section play with a nonsection matchup with rival Gateway on Friday, May 2. That game led up to a monster series against Latrobe on Monday and Tuesday, May 5 and 6, that helped decide the section title. The Wildcats set themselves up for a shot at section gold with a sweep of Armstrong last week which put them in a second-place tie with Penn-Trafford at 8-2. Latrobe started its season 2-3 but then began a streak which saw it win 12 of 13 through the pair of victories over the River Hawks. Plum last year ended in a four-way tie for the Section 1-5A title as it finished a wild race at 9-3 with Penn-Trafford, Franklin Regional and Fox Chapel. The Mustangs are set to conclude the regular season Thursday with a nonsection home matchup against Hempfield. They then will find out their playoff fate as the WPIAL baseball committee meets Friday to set the brackets for the six classifications. Plum’s first playoff matchup could be as early as Monday. Plum, Latrobe, Penn-Trafford and Franklin Regional have clinched the four playoff spots from Section 1. Game 1 – Plum 12, Franklin Regional 5 Plum faced early deficits of 1-0 and 3-2 but was unfazed as the Mustangs were able to rally to a tie with a run in the fifth and pull away with three in the sixth and six more in the seventh. “We clearly did not execute as well early. It was a tight game, then we opened things up,” Plum coach Carl Vollmer said. “We were facing a good arm, but we finally broke through.” Plum pitcher Braden Kemmerer worked out of a bases-loaded, one-out jam in the fifth inning to keep the score tied 3-3. He pitched six complete and gave up five hits and two walks while striking out six. The three runs FR scored while he was on the mound were earned. Plum went ahead in the sixth on a two-run double from Timmy Ruggiero and an RBI single from Jake Dombkowski. Dombkowski returned to the plate in the seventh and crushed a two-run homer as part of the Mustangs’ six-run uprising. Enzo Mele added a two-run single in the frame as Plum provided comfort to the relief efforts of Dombkowski, who grinded his way through a seventh inning which saw the Panthers collect two hits and two walks and put a pair of runs on the board. But with runners on first and second, Dombkowski ended the game with a strikeout. “Once we were able to get into their ‘pen, we were able to do some damage,” Vollmer said. Dombkowski, Connor Wilson and Daniel Macioce each finished with two hits for the Mustangs who collected 10 hits as a team. Game 2 – Plum 7, Franklin Regional 2 Max Vollmer came up big for the Mustangs in the series finale as he tallied five RBIs with a bases-clearing triple in the first inning and a two-run triple in the fourth. Plum scored four runs in the first and three more in the fourth. The game was called and declared final after the fifth when the severe storms rolled into the area. In addition to Max Vollmer’s big game, Dombkowski’s hitting success carried over, as he went 2 for 3 with two runs scored. Macioce and Mele both doubled as part of Plum’s seven-hit attack, and Ruggiero singled and scored twice. The four-run first inning helped starter Michael Tedrick settle in on the mound. He surrendered two hits and walked one while striking out five batters in five innings. The 19 runs in the two games against FR gave the Mustangs 94 through 10 section games and 121 through 16 games overall (14-2). If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. Claim to Fame: Jones hit a home run and drove in two runs in a 7-0 win over Highlands on Monday a double and five RBIs in a 16-3 Section 1-4A win against Valley on Tuesday She followed that up with a 3 for 5 afternoon with another home run and five more RBIs as the Knights (17-1 I like pitching the best because you have control over the field Tell me about the three home runs you hit this week I didn’t think it was going to make it over and the third one against Burrell I really enjoyed because I hadn’t done much in my first few at-bats in that game batting .574 with 37 RBIs and 10 home runs What’s been the key to you swinging a hot bat all year Just keeping a positive attitude throughout everything and to remember to have fun Were you nervous at all stepping on to varsity as a freshman I really got used to playing at this level I just continued to keep that positive attitude What do you do to stay calm and focused before and during a game especially in those situations that aren’t the best What’s been the highlight of your year so far Are you guys looking forward to the playoffs yet We’re still taking it one game at a time but we are preparing ourselves just to push through everything and hopefully make a deep run in the playoffs How excited are you to get the opportunity to play in the playoffs especially because it’s my first season On the year the team has only given up 33 runs What are your thoughts when you hear that stat and it’s always helpful to have two pitchers who can dominate in the circle What were the team’s goals coming into the year Our main goals were to have a positive atmosphere and to have fun It’s never fun when you’re stressed out What individual goals did you set for yourself this season I also set the goal to have that positive attitude and to bat at least .350 on the season Do you have a favorite college softball team you like to watch I really love solving equations and stuff like that What’s one thing you couldn’t live without What’s something you believe is overrated If you could be friends with a fictional character Katniss Everdeen from ‘The Hunger Games.’ She has a very strong and bold personality If you could compare yourself to an animal Would you rather travel back in time or travel to the future I would really like to see how life was like without all the technology we have today Claim to fame: Dombkowski helped power Plum (14-2 9-1) to wins of 12-5 and 7-2 against Franklin Regional in a pair of Section 1-5A matchups Monday and Tuesday Take me through the at-bat where you hit the home run in the first game and I think it was either the seventh or eighth pitch of the at-bat He threw me two fastballs previously in that 3-2 count and then he served up a curveball that I got out in front of and it ended up over the fence How did you drive in the other three runs you were credited with I hit a two-run double to center field and then a single up the middle in the second or third inning What’s played a key role in your success at the plate this year I haven’t been focused too much on my results this year just more focused on the process and letting the results come off that process the results you’re looking for will come Is there anything else you’re doing differently this year compared with last year Cutting down my strikeouts a bunch and just putting together better at-bats throughout the season How are you guys approaching those two games We’re approaching those games like it’s another big section opponent like Penn-Trafford or Franklin Regional We’ve prepared all season for situations like this and we’ll come in on Sunday ready to practice and be ready for them on Monday and Tuesday our goals were to win the section and go on and make a run in the playoffs What individual goals did you set for yourself I just wanted to do whatever it took to have the team win as many games as possible and ultimately win another section title I’ve been a part of two section championship teams already in my four years My favorite player is Jarren Duran of the Red Sox even though it’s hard to watch when they’re struggling It’s one of the greatest games on earth and it’s always fun to go out and have fun and play with your buddies Would you rather be the funniest or smartest person in the room We’re always cracking some good jokes in the locker room as a team I like going to work out with my brother and my friends I also work for my buddy’s landscaping business in the summer cutting grass What sport would you compete in if you were in the Olympics Seeing guys like Usain Bolt and how fast they can run is pretty crazy What two nonessential items would you want to have if you were shipwrecked on a deserted island My PlayStation because I like playing video games I’m going to play baseball and study finance at Mercyhurst What is a piece of advice you would want to leave your teammates before you graduate but try to make it last as long as possible Plum’s Danielle Pici celebrates after hitting a home run against Thomas Jefferson during a 2023 WPIAL Class 5A playoff game. Jaiden Gentile and Riley Stephans hit a double and home run apiece and Lily Deluca Liana Yusko and Makenzie Marotta also homered for the Mustangs (12-5 Aliyah Stalczynski hit a double and two home runs Olivia Hood doubled and homered and Keara Mangieri and Zoe Shields also went deep for the Red Hurricanes (8-9 Laurel Highlands 3 – Leah Myers hit a walk-off two-run double for Albert Gallatin (4-11) in a nonsection win Aubrey Speelman went 3 for 3 with a double and two RBIs for Laurel Highlands (6-11) Trinity 4 – Delaney O’Connor went 2 for 3 with a home run and four RBIs and Lily Duffill went 2 for 2 with a double to lead Chartiers Valley (9-5) to a nonsection win Gabriella Humphreys and Hanna Suhoski hit a home run apiece for Trinity (10-8) Kiski Area 2 – Ceana Copeland went 2 for 2 with a double and three RBIs and Chloe Lancaster had a double and four RBIs to lead Franklin Regional (13-4 Kyla Hutcherson and Alyssa Perona doubled for Kiski Area (5-10 California 0 – Addison Hiles went 4 for 5 with a double Gracen Hartman doubled and drove in three runs and Grace Polkabla tripled as Frazier (12-2 9-1) clinched sole possession of the Section 4-2A title Madyson Morton hit a double for California (2-11 Derry 5 – Cate Waugaman went 3 for 4 with a double home run and two RBIs and Hannah Olbeter and Alle Scarpa hit a double apiece to lead Greensburg Salem (10-5 Southmoreland 1 – Abby Springer went 4 for 4 with three doubles and four RBIs and Natalie Bizup and Elyse Witcoski hit a home run apiece as Ligonier Valley (4-9 Makayla Etling hit a home run for Southmoreland (8-6 Lebanon 2 – Zoe Rychel went 4 for 4 with three doubles and three RBIs Avelyn Kropf went 2 for 3 with a double and four RBIs and McKenna Rowlands and Twila Goulding hit a double apiece for North Allegheny (12-7 Shady Side Academy 0 – Ava Brown and winning pitcher Carrera Conley hit a double apiece for South Allegheny (13-2 9-0) in a Section 2-2A win over Shady Side Academy (2-8 Cameran Colecchi and Cadence McBride drove in three runs apiece for the Gladiators Connellsville 0 – Allie Chalovich and Morgan Alisesky hit a double and home run apiece and Alayna Grese homered to lead Thomas Jefferson (11-5 Cali Leichliter and Kendal King singled for Connellsville (11-6 Yough 0 – Connor Bergman went 2 for 3 with a double and three RBIs and Cole Matusik hit a double and triple for Belle Vernon (13-2) in a nonsection win Braden Andrews threw a five-inning two-hit shutout Tyler Burkett and Mike Bobnar had the hits for Yough (2-12) Uniontown 4 – Jeremiah McDonald went 3 for 4 with a double triple and three RBIs and Noah Petroff doubled to lead Brownsville (5-11) to a nonsection win Luke Gresh hit a double for Uniontown (2-12) Aquinas Academy 0 – Eli Wittman went 3 for 3 Brayden Fisher doubled and Riley Mares drove in two runs to lead Carrick (7-6) to a nonsection win over Aquinas Academy (4-10) Beth-Center 6 – Julius Livingston went 3 for 4 with two doubles and four RBIs and Justus Buckingham went 3 for 4 and drove in a pair to lead Chartiers-Houston (7-7 Brady Gotfredson had two hits and two RBIs and Paul Williamson doubled and drove in a run for the Bucs Ashten Pinkney went 3 for 4 with two RBIs for Beth-Center (4-10 Avella 2 – Landon Trnavsky had a triple Ben Demascal homered and Colton Temple doubled and drove in three runs to lead Fort Cherry (12-4) to a nonsection win Noah Kimberland and Tristan Davis hit a double apiece for Avella (10-7) Jeannette 3 – Stephen Kochis had a double Nick O’Mahoney hit two doubles and a triple and Tyler Samide hit a double and home run for Greensburg Central Catholic (12-2 Amari Thomas singled and drove in a run for Jeannette (8-8 Perry Traditional 0 – James Lozecki threw a three-inning perfect game 5-1) to a City League win over Perry Traditional Academy (0-5 Elijah Rawlings went 4 for 4 with five RBIs Roman Gray went 2 for 3 with a double and four RBIs and Clark Ehman doubled for Obama Kiski Area 2 – Jake Waddell hit two doubles and Benjamin Husted hit a home run to lead Pine-Richland (15-2) to a nonsection win doubled and drove in three runs and Michael Tedrick had a double and an RBI to lead Plum (15-2) to a nonsection win Winning pitcher Gregory Huff gave up one unearned run on two hits and struck out nine in five innings Vollmer and Jake Domkowski each threw a scoreless inning of relief Moon 2 – Todd Kagle hit two doubles and Henry Kupanc Ryan Finamore and Oscar Roig hit a double apiece for Quaker Valley (10-6) in a nonsection win Andrew Cross hit a home run for Moon (5-11) East Allegheny 0 – Cole Little went 2 for 2 with a double triple and two RBIs and Michael Bogdanovich drove in two runs for Shady Side Academy (6-12 5-5) in a 2-3A win over East Allegheny (0-15 Winning pitcher Ty McCaskey struck out 12 and allowed four hits in five innings for the Bulldogs Knoch 4 – Ella Pedley and Jadyn Dupal each scored four goals and Carly Venanzi scored three times to lead Plum to a nonsection win Farrah Susko and Gia Babilon also scored for the Mustangs Seneca Valley 2 – Maddie Korbel scored eight goals and Mallory Lutz added three to lead North Hills to a Section 2-3A win Addy Moriconi and Maddie Dembrowski also scored for North Hills Pine-Richland Invitational – A pair of athletes from the host Rams turned in first-place finishes during a rain-shortened meet Abby Satina swept the hurdles and teammate Maren Iski won the 1,600 Knoch had a pair of girls champs in Kara Fennell in the triple jump and Karlee Buterbaugh in the javelin Quaker Valley basketball star Mimi Thiero won the high jump Other WPIAL girls winners were Plum’s Gabrielle Layne in the 100 Moon’s Rachel Stepp in the 400 and the North Catholic 400 and Shady Side Academy 3,200 relay teams Latrobe’s Preston Miller won the 100 and helped the Wildcats claim the 400 relay Other WPIAL boys winners were Seneca Valley’s Gavin Skarbek in the 400 Freeport’s Michael Braun in the 1,600 Quaker Valley’s Davin Gartley in the 100 hurdles Riverside’s Carson Emerick in the discus and Butler’s Nicco Baggetta in the javelin Entering May, Plum grad Colin Watson had not given up an earned run in nine consecutive outings (11 innings) for the Cal (Pa.) baseball team. Slippery Rock already had pushed a run across in the sixth inning to break a 0-0 tie with Cal (Pa.) and was threatening to add on. The Rock had men on second and third with two outs when Cal coach Mike Conte summoned freshman Colin Watson from the bullpen. Riding on Watson’s young arm was more than just the outcome of the game. The Vulcans were trying to stay in line for a high playoff seed in the PSAC West, and every victory would be crucial. The Plum grad was up to the challenge. On a 2-1 count, he got Slippery Rock’s Clay Wiesen to hit a harmless pop foul to the first-base side, where Colin Patterson secured it for the third out. Cal went on to win the game 2-1 in 10 innings. “I was just trying to fill the strike zone up and let him put it in play,” Watson said. “I’m confident in my fielders behind me to make the play.” Suffice it to say Watson’s fielders have grown in confidence with his abilities. In 11 regular-season appearances covering 14 2/3 innings, Watson went 5-0 with a 1.23 ERA and did not give up a homer. After allowing a pair of runs to Tiffin in a nonconference game March 3, he didn’t yield an earned run in his final nine appearances (11 innings). The two against Tiffin are the only earned runs he has given up this season. “Aside from his physical talent — and he is physically gifted — he is very mature, very hard-working and very willing to learn,” said Cal coach Mike Conte, in his 29th season at the helm. “I think he’s able to throw multiple pitches for strikes on a downhill plane.” Watson’s arsenal is pretty standard: fastball, curveball, changeup, slider. And he isn’t blowing away the opposition, recording only six strikeouts. Instead, he pitches to contact using a lot of backspin generated from his over-the-top throwing motion. He said he has worked to improve his changeup and slider to complement his other pitches. That, he said, was a must if he wanted to be successful at the college level. As far as how he has handled being put into some high-leverage situations so early in his college career, Watson said he simply draws on experience from Plum. Playing against Class 5A and 6A competition — and facing a lot of college-bound hitters in the process — helped prepare him. “I’ve just been going back to my roots and taking deep breaths and always knowing (I’m) here for a reason,” he said. “Everyone trusts you, so just go out there and do what you’ve always done.” Watson also has benefited from a talented group of veteran pitchers around him. Starters Roman Gill (5-2, 1.77 ERA) and Mike Valente (10-0, 2.31 ERA) and closer Jake Kramer (10 saves, 2.20 ERA), Watson said, have helped him in his development. Working with them and picking their brains during the fall and winter, Watson said, gave him a good foundation for his current success. Conte said Watson has played an equally important role by being a teachable student. “Coach (Joey) Noro does a great job with the pitching staff,” Conte said. “He lays the plan out for the pitchers, and Colin has followed it and grown from it.” While Conte couldn’t say how Watson’s role might change in the next couple of seasons, he is confident the young righty will continue to take steps forward. In the meantime, Watson would like to add a PSAC championship to his strong freshman season. The Vulcans earned the PSAC West’s No. 2 seed after going 19-8 (34-11) in the regular season. “I think if we just stick to what we’ve been doing all year and stay on that consistent plane through the ups and downs,” he said, “I think we’ll be in pretty good shape.” Plum’s Max Vollmer celebrates after driving in the Mustangs’ first run against Franklin Regional on April 30, 2024. competing a two-game series sweep in Section 1-5A baseball Dan Macioce had a double and an RBI for the Mustangs (14-2 Anthony Mitchell had a double and two RBIs for the Panthers (10-5 Brentwood 0 – Brody Henderson threw a complete-game shutout giving up seven hits and striking out three doubled and drove in a run for the Vikings Aidan Barker singled and stole two bases for Brentwood (5-10 Joseph 2 – Winning pitcher Jonah Burchill threw four scoreless innings and had a double and an RBI to power Aquinas Academy (4-9 Jack Stanton went 3 for 4 with a double and an RBI for the Crusaders Gabe Maltese singled and drove in a run for St Albert Gallatin 0 – Lucas Judy threw a six-inning four-hit shutout with five strikeouts and went 2 for 4 with three RBIs to power Belle Vernon (11-3 Mohawk 7 – Jordan Keller had a single double and two RBIs and Sam Landis also doubled and drove in a pair for Ellwood City (13-4 Kam O’Lare drove in two runs and Cash Stratton had two hits for Mohawk (7-8 Allderdice 2 – Winning pitcher Tristan Blum struck out 10 and went 3 for 3 to send Fox Chapel (12-4 Kris Bandurski went 3 for 4 with a homer and three RBIs for the Foxes Landon Blank had two hits and Brendan Stecik drove in a run for Allderdice (10-6 doubled and drove in three runs and Dustin Kohan pitched three innings of scoreless relief with five strikeouts for Freeport (10-6 Kason Barker had two hits and two RBIs for the Yellowjackets doubled and drove in three runs and Raidon Kuroda also singled and doubled for Yough (2-11 West Greene 2 – Winning pitcher Alex Martin allowed one earned run and struck out eight to help Greensburg Central Catholic (10-2 8-1) to a Section 1-A win over West Greene (3-12 Anthony Grippo and Nick O’Mahoney each had two hits and Bobby Smithnosky and Brody Bothell each doubled and drove in a run for the Centurions Woodland Hills 0 – Evan Dunlap had two hits and three RBIs and Chase Sikorski also drove in three runs to help Hempfield (7-11 Kevin Bender struck out seven in three innings for the Spartans Valley 0 – Ryan Okopal threw a one-hit shutout with nine strikeouts to lift Indiana (15-1 Hard-luck losing pitcher Nikolas Heakins gave up one run on three hits and had the only hit at the plate for Valley (7-11 Mapletown 0 – Winning pitcher Evan Yargeau threw five scoreless innings with seven strikeouts and went 3 for 3 at the plate to lead Jeannette (7-7 Eli Jones doubled and drove in a run and Jayden Kennedy had two RBIs for the Jayhawks Spencer yeager singled and doubled for Mapletown (2-12 Armstrong 4 – Eli Boring went 2 for 3 with a homer and two RBIs and winning pitcher Joseph Razza had two hits and two RBIs to lead Latrobe (13-4 Cole Short doubled and drove in a run for the Wildcats Chase Jablonski went 2 for 3 with a homer and two RBIs and Brayden Wright singled doubled and drove in a run for Armstrong (6-11 Uniontown 1 – Sevi Vecchiolla went 4 for 4 with a double and a home run and Braylon Schoch doubled and drove in a run for Laurel Highlands (3-10 Brayden Hinzy had two hits for Uniontown (2-12 Rochester 1 – Mason Bertino went 3 for 4 with a double and four RBIs and Garrett Jones gave up one unearned run with six strikeouts in five innings for Leechburg (12-2 Jake Cummings had a triple and an RBI and Chase Henry collected two hits and two RBIs for the Blue Devils Jett Williams had a hit for Rochester (6-7 Southmoreland 1 – Miles Smith threw a complete game allowing one unearned run and striking out nine tripled twice and drove in four runs and Owen Smith had two singles and a double for the Rams Brenden Geho had a single and triple for Southmoreland (1-13 Kiski School 4 – Elijah Rawlings singled doubled and drove in two runs and Caleb Myers singled and tripled to help Obama Academy (7-3) to a nonsection win Owen Sinclair had two hits and an RBI for Kiski School Springdale 0 – Dean Douglass threw a five-inning one-hit shutout with seven strikeouts for OLSH (11-6 9-1) in a Section 3-2A win over Springdale (2-10 Chad Minton went 3 for 4 with four RBIs and Nick Rippole tripled and drove in three runs for the Chargers Kiski Area 4 – Jason Malamisuro singled doubled and drove in a run and Aiden Drotos had a double and an RBI to help Penn-Trafford (12-5 John DeLuca had two hits and an RBI and Zach Hald drove in two runs for Kiski Area (2-12 Trinity 1 – Nathan Skroupa had a triple and two RBIs and Reese Clark doubled and plated two runs to lead Peters Township (11-6 Matthew Robaugh had two hits for Trinity (7-8 New Castle 0 – Colby McGuire went 3 for 4 with a triple and three RBIs Ben Yeckel doubled and homered and Landon Schiffhauer singled and homered to power Shaler (11-4 Colby Weber threw four one-hit innings with six strikeouts Paul Malley had a hit for New Castle (4-13 Laurel 0 – Tyler Houk threw six scoreless innings allowing three hits and striking out eight 8-2) in a Section 2-2A win over Laurel (5-9 Trey Ross pitched a scoreless seventh for the Wildcats Joey Campoli had three hits and an RBI and Sam Patton singled Steel Valley 5 – Josh Nesky went 3 for 4 with an RBI Mason Campano doubled and knocked in two runs and Caleb Jackowski had two hits and two RBIs for South Allegheny (7-8 Jordan Smith drove in two runs for Steel Valley (5-10 McKeesport 0 – Damian Bosco threw a five-inning two-hit shutout for Thomas Jefferson (12-5 9-1) in a Section 4-5A win over McKeesport (0-16 Justin Fry went 3 for 3 with a double and two RBIs and Carter Kirsch had two hits and drove in two runs for the Jaguars Keystone Oaks 3 – Alex VanSickle went 3 for 3 with a double Chad Corwin doubled and drove in two runs and Derek Turcheck tripled and plated a pair to send Waynesburg (14-1 Brady McDine had two hits for Keystone Oaks (7-7 Summit Academy 0 – Logan Staph threw a four-inning one-hit shutout with nine strikeouts and Colton Cox went 2 for 3 with a homer and four RBIs to lead Union (7-7 Dom Cucitrone went 2 for 3 with a double and three RBis and Geno Biondi doubled and plated a pair for the Scotties Tyson Douglas had a hit for Summit Academy (0-13 Peters Township 3 – Ellie Seese went 2 for 3 with a home run and five RBIs and Mya Glisan homered and drove in four to help Albert Gallatin (3-10 Avery Carson doubled and knocked in two runs for Peters Township (3-12 Laurel Highlands 3 – Bella Williams tripled and drove in three runs and Mailey Hayes had two hits and two RBIs to send Belle Vernon (9-9 Liv McClelland doubled for Laurel Highlands (7-9 Washington 3 – Winning pitcher Willow Eckels went seven innings allowing three runs and striking out 10 for Bentworth (7-6 Sofia Gaussa (3-for-4) and Sydney Gonglik (2-for-5) both had home runs and three RBIs for the Bearcats Aniya Glendenning doubled and Alexis Barnhart tripled for Washington (4-6 Mapletown 0 – Bailey Barnyak threw a three-inning perfect game with eight strikeouts and Kaitlyn Waggett went 3 for 3 with an RBI to lead Carmichaels (12-0 Duski Staggers went 2 for 2 with a home run and two RBIs and Ke’lani Chun singled and doubled for the Mighty Mikes North Catholic 1 – Alena Zottola (3 for 3) and Aliza Michielli (2 for 3) each plated two runs in a Section 3-4A win for Hampton (11-3 Juliana Lehman doubled and Clare Kotwica homered for North Catholic (6-6 Valley 3 – Emersyn Jones (3 for 4) doubled homered and plated five runs in a Section 1-4A win for Knoch (15-1 two RBIs) drove in a combined five runs for the Knights Kylee Quinn had a double and two RBIs for Valley (0-12 Butler 0 – Sammy Plotsko earned the win for North Allegheny (11-7 10-5) in Section 1-6A after striking out four and collecting a hit and an RBI Marissa Sklencar and Kyra Olivares both collected hits for Butler (2-17 New Brighton 3 – Saeryn Hoover collected two hits homered and plated two runs in a Section 1-2A win for Riverside (5-4 Charlie Bissell doubled twice and had two RBIs Sundi Fazio drove in two runs for New Brighton (6-9 Olivia Hames (3) and Olivia Herrem (2) combined to drive in 10 runswhile Abby Kalkowski surrendered one run and struck out seven in five innings for Seneca Valley (13-2 Ellis School 0 – Giana Foster pitched a shutout and struck out six in a Section 3-A win for Serra Catholic (8-5 Ryleigh Carper went 2 for 2 with four RBIs while Natalie Morgart collected a hit and three RBIs for the Eagles Maryelle Wanless doubled for Ellis School (2-7 Charleroi 0 – Sydney Dubyak (3 for 3) had a double and two RBIs while Mady Wilder and Grace Kempton both had hits and three RBIs for South Park (14-0 4 North Catholic swept the doubles matches getting wins from the teams of Jake Sinclair/Paddy McCabe and Brenner Lord/Jackson Schlegel to take a Class 2A first-round match Justin Garvey and Alex Lopez Foubert won at No Peters Township 0 – Justin Peters had eight kills three blocks and three aces to lead Canon-McMillan to a Section 1-3A win Landon Paterson added nine kills and Jack Steele had eight kills and three blocks Nolan Rosing recorded 10 digs and Aydin Winkelblech dished out 13 assists If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase 2 pick of the 2025 WNBA Draft (which ended up being French sensation Dominique Malonga) to the Storm While this was a trade rather than Plum signing through free agency it seems clear that she had a say in which franchise she was going to get traded to And Plum spoke about this change of scenery in an April 27 article from the Los Angeles Times so everything that we did last year was thrown out the window,” Plum said of the Sparks in the article “It’s the turn of a new leaf in a lot of different ways in leadership and investment in the franchise A post shared by espnW (@espnw) It's interesting to hear Plum say that she decided to come to Los Angeles because of a shift in the team's culture, ownership, and investment. Plum joins a roster that includes young players like Rickea Jackson and Cameron Brink. She also gets to team up with All-Star forward Dearica Hamby again, with whom she spent time on the Aces. It will be very interesting to see how the Sparks perform this season and whether they can compete for a spot in the WNBA playoffs. Plum heading there certainly adds a level of legitimacy to a franchise that has struggled to find a footing ever since Candace Parker left in 2020. 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Plum’s Enzo Mele drives in 2 runs with a base hit during the seventh inning against Franklin Regional on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Murrysville. Plum’s Jake Donkowski celebrates his 2-run homer as he crosses home plate against Franklin Regional on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Murrysville. Plum’s Daniel Macioce scores under Franklin Regional catcher Ryan Catello during their game on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Murrysville. Plum’s Jake Donkowski (7) celebrates his 2-run homer with Max Vollmer during their game against Franklin Regional on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Murrysville. Franklin Regional’s Chase lemke scores past Plum catcher Anthony Jump during their game on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Murrysville. Plum head coach Carl Vollmer talks with Max Vollmer at third base during their game against Franklin Regional on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Murrysville. Plum pitcher Braden Kemmerer throws against Franklin Regional on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Murrysville. Franklin Regional’s Luke Williams drives in 2 runs against Plum on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Murrysville. Franklin Regional pitcher N.J. Ramchandran throws against Plum on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Murrysville. Franklin Regional’s N.J. Ramchandran talks with head coach Bobby Saddler before an at-bat against Plum on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Murrysville. Franklin Regional’s N.J. Ramchandran rounds the bases after hitting a home run against Plum on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Murrysville. Franklin Regional’s N.J. Ramchandran (6) is met by Luke Williams at home plate after hitting a home run against Plum on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Murrysville. Plum’s Jake Donkowski rounds the bases after hitting a 2-run homer against Franklin Regional on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Murrysville. Why would the Mustangs? All it did was help them maintain a one-game lead atop Section 1-5A in front of Penn-Trafford (11-5, 7-2) and Latrobe (12-4, 7-2). There are still two weeks to the regular season. Plum (13-2, 8-1) has won six consecutive games since dropping a 5-2 decision to Penn-Trafford on April 9. The Mustangs had a chance to take the series against Penn-Trafford three weeks ago and did not. They have that same scenario against Franklin Regional when the teams play again at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Plum. “For sure we’d like to take the series,” Plum coach Carl Vollmer said. “That’s a good baseball team. We just talked about it. We must come out and do it again. “We clearly did not execute as well early. It was a tight game, then we opened things up. We were facing a good arm, but we finally broke through.” Franklin Regional (10-4, 6-3) fell two games behind the Mustangs. The Panthers had their three-game winning streak snapped. On Monday, the Mustangs showed their resilience by rallying from deficits of 1-0 and 3-2. Pitcher Braden Kemmerer worked out of trouble twice, including a bases-loaded, one-out scenario in the fifth inning to keep the score tied 3-3. Plum then took the lead for good in the top of the sixth inning thanks to a two-run double by Timmy Ruggiero and an RBI hit by Jake Domkowski for a 6-3 lead. A two-run single by Enzo Mele and a two-run homer by Domkowski highlighted a six-run sixth inning that extended the lead to 12-3. Franklin Regional did not go quietly in the bottom of the seventh inning as N.J. Ramchandran homered, and Ethan Raver singled home Luke Williams, who had three RBIs. Franklin Regional coach Bobby Saddler was pleased with his team’s performance to the end. “We are never going to quit,” Saddler said “We just got to think about what we can do to be better, reflect on the game (Monday). Tuesday comes quickly. We just must turn the page, and we have to play better. Tuesday is a big for us.” Kemmerer worked six innings, allowed three runs, walked two and struck out six. Ramchandran took the loss. He walked five and struck out six. “We have to have short-term memory and come back stronger (Tuesday),” Saddler said. “We had opportunities early and did not capitalize. We must find ways to cash in.” Vollmer said Kemmerer was masterful in the fifth inning. “If they score there, it may have been a different outcome,” Vollmer said. “Once we were able to get into their pen, we were able to do some damage.” Domkowski, Connor Wilson and Danial Macioce had two hits each for the Mustangs. Ryan Catello had two hits for the Panthers. There hasn't been any update or specific diagnosis on the severity of Amoore's injury which will require surgery and likely keep her sidelined for the entire season if that is indeed the case And Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson seemed to convey this sentiment when speaking with the media on May 1 there's some minutes that we thought Georgia would be able to play We’ll have to look forward to that in 2026." Coach Johnson on Georgia Amoore's ACL injury, per @theTylerByrum:"From a depth standpoint "She will be back better than ever @georgiaamoore 🤞❤️" 3x WNBA All-Star Kelsey Plum gives Georgia Amoore words of encouragement following her ACL injury. pic.twitter.com/LGJ2QarJhG There will likely be an official update on the status of Amoore's injury in the coming days. Thankfully, she'll have a great team of professionals and an entire franchise around her to help support her both physically, mentally, and emotionally if it is a tear. The storm downed tree at a Monroeville-Tressel Road house near the entrance of Boyce Park in Plum on Wednesday Damage and clean up efforts were already underway at Boyce Park in Plum on Wednesday • Meteorologists weigh derecho label after powerful storms slam Western Pa. Two-time WNBA champion Kelsey Plum dropped her 12-player 2025 Dawg Class roster on Wednesday, inviting another generation of college talent to join her at an Under Armour training camp designed to help NCAA athletes transition to the pros The new LA Sparks guard experienced her own growing pains in making the professional leap. In response, Plum launched the camp in 2023, aiming to specifically address those struggles and aid future pros. Each year, Plum invites both graduating and returning NCAA stars to the training camp, hoping to help them overcome or even bypass some of the hurdles she encountered when entering the WNBA. "Dawg Class is all about changing the game for the next generation of women's basketball players," explained Plum before the 2024 edition. "All of these athletes have extraordinary talent and skill, and it is my mission to help them with that transition to the next level by cultivating that 'dawg' mentality — the grit, self-confidence and work ethic — to continue to succeed and evolve in their careers." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Just Women’s Sports (@justwomenssports) Now entering its third iteration, newly crowned Final Four Most Outstanding Player Azzi Fudd and her UConn teammate and fellow 2025 NCAA champ KK Arnold are both making Dawg Class returns — Fudd took part in the 2023 edition while Arnold capped her freshman season at Plum's 2024 camp Also returning to the elite roster are 2024 alums Shyanne Sellers (Maryland) and Georgia Amoore (Kentucky) with Amoore having featured on all three Dawg Class rosters so far Like Turner, eight other top college athletes are also making their Dawg Class debuts this year including a quartet of the NCAA's most impressive freshmen: Michigan's Syla Swords *denotes players who have declared for the 2025 WNBA Draft Start your morning off right with Just Women’s Sports’ free Four-time Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone maintained her 400-meter crown this weekend, completing her second straight 400-meter events sweep at the Grand Slam Track series' Miami meet on Sunday One month after completing the sweep at the first Grand Slam meet in Kingston the 25-year-old US track star won Saturday's 400-meter hurdles with a time of 52.07 seconds before also taking Sunday's 400-meter flat event in 49.69 seconds — a race that earned McLaughlin-Levrone a $100,000 winner's check McLaughlin-Levrone has a veritable stranglehold on the 400-meter hurdles dominating that race since her last loss at the 2019 World Championships she blasted through six world records across 12 straight victories — lowering the women's 400-meter hurdles world standard from 52.16 seconds to a blistering 50.37-second pace With two more Grand Slam meets in Philadelphia and LA in the coming weeks McLaughlin-Levrone is considering a literal change of pace temporarily switching to run the 100-meter events — a distance she hasn't competed in since 2018 and other track stars will next compete in the third Grand Slam Track meet in Philadelphia from May 30th through June 1st before closing out the series in LA between June 27th and June 29th All 2025 Grand Slam Track meets stream live on Peacock English soccer club London City earned both a trophy and promotion from the UK's second-tier Women's Championship league this weekend lifting the Michele Kang-owned Lionesses into the top-flight Women's Super League (WSL) next season With a 2-2 draw against second-place Birmingham City in Sunday's 2024/25 season finale London City sealed the single point they needed to claim the second-flight league title and secure their ticket to the 2025/26 WSL campaign London City's rise is major success story for owner Michele Kang and her multi-team organization Kynisca — which also owns the NWSL's Washington Spirit and French club Lyon — as the Lionesses reach the UK's top-flight just two seasons after Kang's 2023 purchase of the club London City will take the WSL spot of last season's promoted team who were relegated from the top-tier league last month and currently hold a dismal 2-15-4 record Crystal Palace's struggles to compete after leveling up are nothing new with many promoted clubs often stumbling into relegation after a single season with the women's sports mogul planning to see the Lionesses rise up the WSL and "We have been building a team to be at a minimum, on day one, mid-tier WSL," Kang told the BBC "When I first came here a lot of people were concerned for me," Kang explained "How can an independent women's team survive if you don't have the male team that can provide the brand and resources The 2025 PWHL playoffs are officially set, with the Ottawa Charge and Minnesota Frost punching their postseason tickets in Saturday's final regular-season games to join the first-place Montréal Victoire and second-place Toronto Sceptres in the second-year league's playoff bracket Needing two wins in addition to two losses from either the Charge or the Boston Fleet for a chance to defend their 2024 title Minnesota found another gear in the season's final week The Frost first defeated Ottawa 3-0 last Wednesday before handing a crumbling Fleet side an 8-1 Saturday thrashing leapfrogging Boston to narrowly advance to the playoffs following an up-and-down regular season Minnesota's massive momentum grab directly affected this week's 2025 PWHL semifinals pairings As first-place finishers, the Victoire had the opportunity to choose their first-round opponent between the third- and fourth-place finishers — with Montréal opting out of facing the Frost to instead open the playoffs against the Charge. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Just Women’s Sports (@justwomenssports) "This group is hungry, and we're excited for the playoffs," said Victoire captain and the 2024/25 PWHL season's top goal scorer Marie-Philip Poulin "We're pretty excited to start the playoffs at home Also snagging home-ice advantage is second-place Toronto who must now overcome Minnesota in their best-of-five semifinal series to earn a spot in the 2025 Walter Cup championship series The puck drops on the 2025 PWHL Playoffs on Wednesday 4-seed Minnesota will meet on the ice at 7 PM ET Top-seeded Montréal's semifinal series against No 3-seed Ottawa will begin at 7 PM ET on Thursday All games will stream live on the PWHL YouTube channel The WNBA tipped off its preseason slate this weekend, as early contenders stole the spotlight behind massive wins signaling potential success in the 2025 regular-season "I haven't played in, like, 200 days, so I was a little nervous going in," Fever star and Iowa alum Caitlin Clark said after Sunday's game. "The competitive spirit in me — you just want to play really good for these fans." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Just Women’s Sports (@justwomenssports) LSU grad Angel Reese and former Tigers transfer Hailey Van Lith also shined on the collegiate court returning to Baton Rouge to help the Chicago Sky defeat Brazil 89-62 on Friday "I'm just happy to be back to see all the fans because I know how much was put into this program." Reese didn't skip a beat in her return from last year's season-ending wrist injury 10-rebound double-double in Friday's clash rookie Van Lith scored her first professional points in the game and three rebounds in her 13 minutes off the bench "It's super surreal in terms of the turnaround from where I was two weeks ago to where I am today but [I'm] just soaking it up and enjoying every moment," Bueckers told reporters after the game Golden State selected Sellers with the No. 17 overall pick in the WNBA Draft. pic.twitter.com/CU5VOdTy6x While the results don't count, the weekend exhibition allowed coaches and viewers to evaluate fresh talent and new roster combinations ahead of the significant roster cuts that teams must make prior to the 2025 season tip-off on May 16th The season's first big-name roster cut came from Golden State on Saturday, when the Valkyries waived guard Shyanne Sellers after taking the standout Maryland alum No The preseason action continues this week with a trio of exhibitions on deck on Tuesday the Minnesota Lynx will visit the Chicago Sky at 7 PM ET before the LA Sparks square off against new California rival Golden State while the Phoenix Mercury takes on Las Vegas at 10 PM ET All games will stream live on WNBA League Pass Revamped Indiana Fever Gear Up for 2025 WNBA Season NCAA Basketball Stars Take Center Court at 3X Nationals UConn Basketball Lands Top Transfer Serah Williams USWNT '99ers Story Scores Feature Film Development with Netflix South Carolina Basketball Coach Dawn Staley Honored with a Statue with Kelley O'Hara: Is NIL Killing College Rivalries you agree to the storing of cookies on your device By Jordan Howell was 40% contained as of Thursday morning thanks to rain and additional state resources Officials said they were confident the fire would be more contained by the end of the day Thursday The fire started Monday after a local landowner in conjunction with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission even though an area just a few miles south was under a red flag warning at the time there should not have been a burn,” Gov Jim Pillen said at a Wednesday news conference “I’m not being a Monday morning quarterback just should not have been a burn yesterday or two days ago Pillen said conditions are too dry right now for any burning anywhere in the state which is why he issued a statewide burn ban Wednesday The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission on Thursday also issued a ban on campfires in all state parks and recreation areas about 90% of Nebraska was in at least moderate drought conditions Firefighters were able to get the fire about 30% contained by Tuesday night but it expanded and crews had lost containment by Wednesday morning Strong winds and warm weather Wednesday made containing the fire a challenge, according to a Facebook post on the Brown and Rock County Emergency Management page No injuries have been reported and no evacuations have been ordered but eight utility poles and one non-primary residence were destroyed a spokesperson for the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency Fire officials are asking people to stay away from the fire area as crews work to contain the flames More than 50 volunteer departments from several parts of the state are helping fight the fire as are more than two dozen National Guard members Planes and helicopters also are being used to dump water on the fire The National Guard has made over 70 water drops Ainsworth Fire Chief Brad Filala said in a news update Thursday that he is thankful for the community's support and the rain and humidity that helped firefighters make progress on fighting the fire Officials are hoping the weather later this week will provide them a break Ainsworth had a 50% chance of showers on Thursday afternoon and a chance for a light showers this weekend Get the latest from around Nebraska delivered to your inbox online and mobile platforms.Your support is essential women's basketball legend Lisa Leslie surprised three inspiring small businesses with $20,000 checks as part of Intuit’s Small Business Hero Day during a presentation at the Intuit Dome Arena in Inglewood The three small businesses (Perry’s Joint in Pasadena and the Homeless Garden Project in Santa Cruz California) were chosen for this recognition for their demonstration of courage and integrity while making an impact in their local communities This is part of an ongoing effort to spotlight and celebrate even more small businesses that are making significant Lisa Leslie surprising three inspiring small businesses with $20,000 checks as part of Intuit’s Small Business Hero Day / Brittany Dowell (Access Media)Women's Fastbreak on SI spoke with Leslie about this presentation along with other aspects pertaining to the women's basketball world I'm just really happy to team up with QuickBooks Giving back to the community is really big for me and so I'm just happy to partner with a brand who really gets it and understands the importance of investing in the community When you think about just the amount of money for $20,000 for those small businesses with Intuit and QuickBooks it's really a huge impact on small businesses I'm an owner of two small businesses myself and so when you think about not just your business but being able to really be a voice and have a face in a community So I think by having this message out there hopefully we get a chance to inspire more people and for other people to really sign up for the opportunity because the Small Business Hero Day was something that they were doing annually that will now move to quarterly LL: I think we are all familiar with our own small communities but sometimes those are not the things that get highlighted and sometimes we hear on the news every day all the things that go wrong in cities and the crimes and things like that and so again I think it's amazing to support businesses that really support our communities And that's what Intuit has been able to do I'm literally five minutes around the corners where I went to high school And then I went to USC in Southern California I've lived in all the different neighborhoods from Compton to Calabasas And so I just think it's important to recognize that we have a lot of but we also have a lot of small
communities that can make an impact Lisa Leslie poses with the small business owners as part of Intuit’s Small Business Hero Day / Brittany Dowell (Access Media)As you said the Sparks have been a topic of conversation this offseason specifically their getting Kelsey Plum via trade this offseason How do you think Kelsey will fit
in with the Sparks this year?LL: I think Kelsey is a leader So when you have a person with that type of pedigree I don't think it's about her fitting into the Sparks I think how the Sparks fit around Kelsey Plum I think she really becomes the focal point of the team and a facilitator And there are a lot of young players [on Los Angeles] so I think when you think about the experience that those players have are really pieces that you need to get to a championship caliber team And so I don't know if they have all the pieces necessary in terms of like winning a championship this year but I think they're building in the right direction when it comes to players Adding a star to our roster! 🙌Welcome to LA, @Kelseyplum10! 📝 https://t.co/oZwPSb0SAJ pic.twitter.com/I2nOeIMaob LL: Having one of the best scorers in the country transfer to your school I think they were kind of missing a little bit of that inside So I think having those key transfers in will only help strengthen South Carolina's goal to win a
championship that one I think is a little bit difficult I'm saying that as a fan on the outside just because you can really see the potential of where her game was going But sometimes players don't really have the patience to sit and stay in line It's not that any kid shouldn't want to but we'll see if the grass is greener on the other side My biggest suggestion [to college transfers] is remember that you're the same player Your work ethic has to continually improve and you have to look at yourself in the mirror and figure out what's the good and the bad Because a lot of times we want to escape difficult times and we want to be protected in those spaces And you have to figure out ways to get through the hard parts Lisa Leslie questions whether the "grass is greener" for MiLaysia Fulwiley at LSU after transferring from South Carolina"Sometimes players don't have the patience to sit and stay in line." More: https://t.co/Qc5FP2JEIZ@robinlundberg pic.twitter.com/73aHqAreQx she has the energy that you need to be an amazing player She has a nose for a ball that's really uncanny and really tough to stop she enjoys the contact so you really can't rattle her And I think we have all of those pieces that makes for a really great player I think Angel's ability to score is gonna continue to get better scoring on the inside and finishing on the left side and right side She's a lefty who shoots very well on the right side She has an excellent work ethic and she's gonna continue to get better These young women have this spotlight on them that never turns off But I am very confident that Angel will continue to get better and have an even better sophomore season than she did as a rookie which is
going to be hard to beat because she led the WNBA in rebounding as a rookie and I hope that she continues to excel and just listen the goal is to try to get to a championship and to be better and be consistent every single year And Angel Reese has put in the work and is working towards that Lisa Leslie working with Angel Reese on a lot of the finishing technique (especially that overhand form!) that I talked about in this piece ⬇️ https://t.co/unYfDe5jCZ pic.twitter.com/tL6wP02kQi LL: The opportunity for A'ja Wilson to be in Unrivaled would be amazing because she's such an outstanding player Caitlin Clark is another player who would be amazing to watch So I think Unrivaled will continue to get better and better we also have Paige Bueckers possibly playing in Unrivaled as they continuously flow into Unrivaled out of the WNBA and for their off-season Unrivaled is gonna just continue to hit the plateau and exceed that with hopefully more attendance Caitlin Clark has had an amazing impact on the WNBA And then to come into the WNBA and just really have the effect that she did So when you talk about Caitlin in her sophomore year She's had time to really regroup and see exactly where she wants to go It's not easy to win the first year that you get a new coach and you're trying to build this chemistry Now they've got to put it all together Caitlin has had time to really process what the WNBA looks like they've already had to get into larger arenas So all of those things about the Caitlin Clark effect are true It'll be great to see her back out on the floor and what this new team looks like [Caitlin] has some really good teammates around her So it'll be really interesting to see what Indiana Fever looks like and the excitement Lisa Leslie on her expectations for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever this upcoming #WNBA seasonFrom: https://t.co/DBadIidu0T@robinlundberg pic.twitter.com/UsYW3OgO1N LL: Yeah, thanks Grant. You know, what's so cool about Backyard Basketball is that so many people who are probably your age now talk to me about them playing it, which I didn't think about back then. I think I was probably like 23 or 24 when it came out. But so many kids got introduced to basketball through that game, which is really cool. So, I think the nostalgia of us being able to impact you guys, and now you get older and I kind of get a chance to see what that meant. And you know the key to winning in Backyard Basketball, you had to have me on your team, right? LL: But I think it's cool, they contacted me again about the reboot, and I love it! And then hopefully they can add more athletes there to play, which is great because you get a chance to reintroduce old school players and then some new school to some younger fans. So I appreciate the support, and I'm glad you got introduced to me when you were probably seven or something. 9 draft pick and Seattle’s 2026 second-round pick LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Sparks acquired three-time WNBA All-Star two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time WNBA champion Kelsey Plum in a three-team trade with the Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm the Sparks received the ninth overall pick in the 2025 Draft and the Storm’s 2026 second-round pick 2 overall selection in the upcoming draft and center Li Yueru from Los Angeles and Las Vegas’ 2026 first-round pick while the Aces netted guard Jewell Loyd from the Storm and the No “Adding Kelsey signifies the start of a new era for our organization” said Sparks Governor and Managing Partner Eric Holoman a proven champion and an extraordinary person and leader I can’t wait to see her impact on our organization on and off the court.” “Kelsey is truly one of one,” Sparks General Manager Raegan Pebley added transforming teams with her unique combination of skills Kelsey’s constant quest to be her best both inspires and holds everyone around her accountable to do the same.” The first trade in WNBA history to involve two former first overall draft picks brings Plum a Poway native and La Jolla Country Day School Athletics Hall of Famer The former Washington Husky played the first seven seasons of her WNBA career for the Aces organization earning All-Rookie Team honors with the San Antonio Stars before the franchise relocated to Las Vegas Over 235 career WNBA regular-season games (193 starts) while shooting 43.2% from the field and 39.0% from beyond the arc Plum’s 88.2% career mark from the free-throw line enters the 2025 season ranking her 18th all-time in the category while her 489 made three-pointers stand 21st all-time “Joining the Sparks is an incredible honor,” Plum said I watched this franchise set the standard for excellence and now I’m blessed to be part of the Sparks’ championship legacy The list of greats who have played here is legendary and I’ll be doing everything I can to honor this history and add to it I’ve learned what’s required to win championships and I’m prepared to bring this mindset to this team and contribute to a winning culture Los Angeles can count on me doing whatever it takes to win on the court while striving to make a positive difference in the community Plum has earned an All-Star nod each of the past three seasons taking WNBA All-Star Game MVP honors in 2022 the 5-foot-8 guard was named WNBA Sixth Player of the Year and notched All-WNBA First Team designation and finished third in Most Valuable Player voting the following year She has helped lead Team USA to gold medals in both 3×3 (2021 in Tokyo) and 5×5 (2024 in Paris) basketball playing a key role in the Aces’ back-to-back championships in 2022 and 2023 The shooting guard has also won a Commissioner’s Cup (2022) and the WNBA Skills Challenge (2023) ranks second all-time in women’s college basketball in points scored and was the 2017 Naismith College Player of the Year Wooden Award winner and AP Player of the Year “What an exciting time to be part of the L.A Sparks organization,” Head Coach Lynne Roberts said “Having coached against Kelsey in the Pac-12 I have firsthand experience facing her as a competitor work ethic and competitiveness are exactly what our franchise needs I am confident that Kelsey will thrive in our style of play and we’re going to rely on her to bring her remarkable winning pedigree and leadership to our team.” Plum will be formally introduced to media during a press conference (simultaneously in-person and virtual) on Wednesday, February 12 at 2 p.m. PT at Crypto.com Arena alongside Head Coach Lynne Roberts and General Manager Raegan Pebley A media advisory containing pertinent details will be distributed next week If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website The Forbes Advisor editorial team is independent and objective and to continue our ability 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connection thereto nor to the accuracy or applicability thereof You should always check with the product provider to ensure that information provided is the most up to date Plum is a money management app that can be linked to your existing accounts It offers tools such as spending categories It also offers competitive savings ‘pockets’ and an investing platform Plum is currently offering £5 cashback when new users sign up using the link above and maintain their account for 90 days Plum is a UK-based money management and budgeting app available on iOS and Android devices. The app takes an all-in-one approach, offering a wide range of features through a single interface.  Users can view their bank accounts in one place, see an overview of their spending, automate their deposits and invest.  The app makes use of AI to analyse users’ spending habits and recommend tailored deposit amounts. It can also categorise spending, and alert you about upcoming bills. Plum offers a free, ‘Basic’ plan, along with two paid-for subscriptions that offer higher interest rates on your savings and extra features. The app has around 2 million customers throughout Europe, who have collectively saved and invested around £2.6 billion. Track your spending by category or merchant, month by month it’s worth noting that several features are only available with paid-for plans.  users can connect bank accounts and view them all in the app – offering a convenient overview of their finances.  Plum is compatible with major UK banks and building societies You can also link credit cards to your plum account Plum automatically categorises users’ spending Users can also budget using Plum’s Spend Tracker feature which automatically categorises transactions and offers a breakdown of monthly spending by category There’s also a ‘bills tracker’ tool that displays upcoming payments Plum also offers a number of savings features that aim to make saving money as streamlined as possible Users can set aside cash in an easy access ‘Pocket*,’ paying up to 4.17% AER (variable) This rate is reserved for Premium subscribers while the free Basic plan pays 3.53%.  available to members on all subscription plans This includes a bonus rate of 1.52% AER (variable) that drops off after 12 months While transfers in are accepted from other ISA providers these earn a reduced rate of 3.54% AER (variable) while Pro and Premium users can open additional pockets.  Plum users can enable up to eight deposit ‘rules’ to automatically set aside cash into their account Users can also invest in a fund comprising government-backed bonds and loans through Plum Interest, which pays investors a variable annual rate (VAR) of up to 4.41% for Premium customers. Basic users earn 3.79% VAR, while Pro and Ultra users earn 4.26% VAR. The app recently introduced an integrated news function to its investment platform, through fintech CityFALCON. This allows users to see relevant news stories, such as macro-economic trends and updated from the companies they’ve invested in. Plum Premium subscribers can access 3,000 stocks rather than 1,200, and some paid memberships also allow users to invest in a choice of 21 funds.  Capital at risk when investing. You should monitor your investment performance when using automation. Plum has a tiered pricing model, offering four different plans – Basic, Pro, Ultra and Premium. Plum’s Basic plan comes with no monthly fee. It offers access to five deposit ‘rules’ – automatic, round-up and pay days – and a linked easy access Interest Pocket paying 3.53% AER (variable). Users in this tier can also access 1,200 stocks through Plum’s investing platform.  In exchange for a monthly fee of £2.99, Plum Pro users get access to all Basic plan tools, plus the Rainy Days Rule and 52-week Challenge (see above). Pro users can open multiple savings pockets (which pay 3.69% AER), set themselves saving goals, and receive occasional cashback offers when shopping with one of Plum’s partner brands. As well as 1,200 stocks, subscribers get access to 12 investment funds through the Plum investing platform. This account comes with a monthly fee of £4.99. In exchange, users receive all the Basic and Pro plan tools, along with the ‘Naughty rule’ and ‘1p challenge.’ Ultra users can also access a Plum Visa debit card. For £9.99 per month, Plum’s Premium subscription includes all the features on offer for Basic and Pro customers. They can also access a 95-day notice savings Pocket that pays 4.84% AER (variable). Premium customers get extra stock options (3,000 rather than 1,200), and can also set up price alerts for stock movements, and use recurring buy orders to help automate the investing strategy they set. Finally, Premium users receive priority customer support (available via in-app chat, email or phone). Savings accounts also pay the highest rate in this tier. If you’re looking to manage several aspects of your finances through a single platform, Plum could be an option worth considering.  While the feature-heavy approach may be off-putting for some, it could equally be a bonus if you’re comfortable managing your money through an app, and happy to invest some time getting to know Plum’s tools. According to reviews on independent site, Trustpilot, the app is user-friendly and easy to navigate. However, bear in mind that you’ll only get access to Plum’s full range of features – and highest interest rates – if you’re willing to pay for a monthly subscription. It’s also worth noting that while Plum’s interest pockets offer a competitive rate, they tend to fall below market-leaders. *Easy Access Interest Pockets provided by Investec Bank Plc. and the Seattle Storm at the end of January In this deal, the Aces traded two-time WNBA champion and three-time WNBA All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Sparks 2 overall pick of the 2025 WNBA Draft (which ended up being used on Dominique Malonga) to the Storm and the Storm sent two-time WNBA champion and 2023 WNBA scoring champion Jewell Loyd to the Aces Las Vegas trading Kelsey Plum was shocking to some if only because she has been such an integral part of the team's identity and consecutive WNBA championship-winning seasons it seemed like Plum wanted a change of scenery This means that reigning league MVP A'ja Wilson will be playing a season without Plum for the first time in her WNBA career And when speaking with the media on April 30 Wilson spoke out about Plum's departure per an X post from KTNV reporter Taylor Rocha and I'm glad that she's in a space that she's happy I've got to worry about what's in this locker room and what we have going on," she continued "It’s a business. People wanna work on their brand, new journeys, new stories… I can’t worry about that anymore."A’ja Wilson opens up about the Aces trading Kelsey Plum: pic.twitter.com/arDOjo1Fa7 The Sparks and Aces face off for the first time in 2025 on May 30, in Las Vegas. but will have limited store hours and offerings during this period as the store undergoes cooler maintenance repairs View the limited menu for Plum Market Kitchen. These are meal plan offerings that require a meal swipe. Check out the store’s hours of operation over winter break and reach out on social media @bonappetitcwru with questions Interested in participating in a research study Looking for an upcoming event in your department Subscribe to The Daily Items that appear in the Community Postings section are submitted by visitors Posts are reviewed to ensure they are appropriate for our audience but typically are not edited by University Marketing and Communications Case Western Reserve University is committed to academic freedom and promoting diversity of thought The views of those who speak on our campus do not necessarily reflect the views of the university administration or any other segment of the university community Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Southfield — Tiffany Patterson was still reeling Tuesday morning from the news that a fire ripped through the Plum Hollow market hours earlier and I think that's why it's touching me like this," she said with tears in her eyes as she sat in a parking lot next to the store on the corner of Nine Mile and Lahser roads at about 8:30 a.m Southfield firefighters were called to the store at about 1:06 a.m Officials said they arrived about three minutes later and found fire and heavy smoke They contained the fire but continued to put out hot spots as of 10 a.m. Crews first tried an interior attack on the commercial fire but had to back out due to the flames and smoke Southfield officials said they rang a third alarm fire and summoned their counterparts from Bloomfield Township Madison Heights and West Bloomfield Township City officials said the fire did not leave the store's building and only damaged the two attached structures They also said the cause of the blaze is under investigation The family-owned store's website says it has been in business for more than five decades and "a cornerstone of the Southfield community." said she was shocked to hear about the fire "And I feel so bad for the owner," she said "He's been pouring his heart and soul into this store to make it better." Patterson said a friend called her Tuesday morning to let her know what happened at the store She said she has worked at the store twice The first time was in 2012 and she most recently returned last August "They groomed me for quality and for working with the public," Patterson said She said the store means so much to so many people "It's a family-oriented establishment," she said It's reconnecting for people who hadn't seen each other in a while Patterson said she hopes the market can be rebuilt and everything that makes it special returns "I know something good has to come out of this," she said The incident unfolded a week after a fire at a Farmington Hills home sent a dozen people Last month, a woman died in a house fire in Commerce Township. you'll find yourself the newly minted owner of a humble plot of land and get to work building a farm that will last not only a lifetime but span generations!Echoes of Plum Grove is a casual cozy farm simulator where your decisions have consequences and who to befriend will shape not only the town of Honeywood but the island itself.Winter brings new levels of danger to players and more to ensure you make it through the cold season your lineage could end before anyone can uncover the island's secrets While your main focus should be on survival the town of Honeywood puts its best festive foot forward with many celebrations taking place.Honeywood may be a cozy hamlet where the people are the heart of the town Everyone who lives on the island has their own schedules Work together with your fellow townsfolk to forge an even greater community—or just get them out of the way with harsh words and drastic measures.Building relationships is at the core of Echoes of the Plum Grove As you grow your family tree and your original character perishes you'll find yourself playing as someone else within your family While building relationships is crucial to your experience Some say there's a witch that lives on the island and brings to town strange items Others swear they've heard something coming from the bay A few wonder what exists at the bottom of the mines Adventure to the edges of the island to see what Echoes of Plum Grove has in store for you Software description provided by the publisher Game file sizeNintendo Switch: 2.4 GBNintendo Switch 2: 2.4 GBSupported play modesTV modeTabletop modeHandheld modeSoftware compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite Additional accessories may be required(sold separately) SystemNintendo SwitchWhich system(s) will play this game?Learn more consult a doctor before playing video games All users should read the Health and Safety Information available in the system settings before using this software A Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) is required for Save Data Cloud backup © Unwound Games & Freedom Games - All Rights Reserved EnglishEspañol BBVA has provided £15m in venture debt to Plum and reflects BBVA’s growing commitment to the UK as Europe's leading hub for entrepreneurship and venture capital Entrepreneurship & Startups one of Europe’s most prominent real estate software platforms has signed a €5 million venture debt deal with BBVA Spark It is BBVA’s first financing arrangement with tech firms in Portugal The agreement benefits from the support of the European Union and the European Investment Fund under the InvestEU Fund program BBVA has granted £15m in venture debt to Plum, reaffirming its role as a key lender to the UK’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, an important region in its broader strategy. In line with this, last October the bank set up a new team in London to strengthen its presence in Europe The move follows rapid growth in markets such as Argentina where BBVA has supported more than 1,500 clients and committed close to €600m in credit “We are proud to support Plum’s expansion in Europe and be part of their exciting growth story Victor and his team have a clear vision for 2025 and beyond that I believe they will execute successfully" BBVA’s Head of Venture & Growth Lending in Europe “This marks our first financing deal in the UK: a key milestone both for the importance of the market and for the growth of our business across the continent.” BBVA’s investment will help Plum expand its business and improve profitability with the company aiming to sharpen its customer offering and broaden its range of products it has launched ETFs and tax-free savings accounts in the UK and has grown across Europe by building AI-driven data infrastructure Plum now serves over two million users and has helped customers set aside more than £5bn Its revenue has also grown more than fourfold over the past year BBVA’s Head of Venture & Growth Lending in Europe and Victor Trokoudes “We’re thrilled to secure this new financing from BBVA,” said Victor Trokoudes and this investment will help us deliver them but many people still face pressure from the cost of living and need tools to build financial resilience or find financial products too costly and complex” We’ve already helped more than two million users take control of their finances through automation and artificial intelligence we’re building new ways to unlock AI’s full potential for financial education and we’re eager  to bring these innovations to our users,” Trokoudes added we can take another big step forward with more powerful features and a sharper value proposition that sets us apart in the European market." Argentina Colombia Switzerland Belgium Mexico United Kingdom Uruguay Peru Venezuela © Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. 2025 Plum celebrates with Anthony Jump after Jump’s two-run home run against Penn-Trafford on April 7 at Plum High School. Plum starting pitcher Braden Kemmerer throws against Penn-Trafford on April 7 at Plum High School. Plum’s Anthony Jump celebrates his two-run home run against Penn-Trafford on April 7 at Plum High School. Plum’s Jake Domkowski scores on a triple by Ryan Lafferty against Penn-Trafford on April 7 at Plum High School. They took care of business in the opening home-and-home section set against Armstrong two weeks ago with wins of 8-0 and 14-6. Plum faced a stiffer challenge last week against Penn-Trafford, an opponent that has provided some dramatic outcomes with the Mustangs in recent years. While Plum upped its section record to 3-0 with a 4-1 victory over the Warriors in Game 1, Penn-Trafford answered with a 5-2 victory. In Game 1, the Mustangs scored all of their runs in the fourth as Ryan Lafferty produced a run-scoring triple, Timmy Ruggiero brought home a run on a groundout, and catcher Anthony Jump delivered a two-run home run. Enzo Mele singled and scored on the Jump homer. It was more than enough runs for starter Braden Kemmerer who gave up six hits and one run over six innings. He struck out six and walked none. Jake Dombkowski came on and pitched the seventh for the save. He gave up one hit while striking out two. Things looked good for the Mustangs at the start of Game 2 as they jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first. An error by the Warriors defense on a ground ball by Lafferty allowed Dombkowski and Connor Wilson to score. Dombkowski doubled earlier in the inning while Wilson reached on a fielder’s choice. Max Vollmer also singled for Plum in the first. But the Mustangs would only muster one more hit over the final six innings, a single from Ruggiero with one out in the fourth. Michael Tedrick took the loss for the Mustangs. He pitched six innings and gave up five runs, four earned, on nine hits. He struck out one Warriors batter while walking none. Plum was set to continue section play Monday and Tuesday against Penn Hills. The games were to conclude past the deadline for this week’s edition. The Mustangs host Avonworth on Thursday under the lights at Plum High School before a section series this Monday and Tuesday (April 22 and 23) against Kiski Area. The Plum softball team was held off the scoreboard in the first and third innings of a Section 1-5A matchup with rival Penn Hills on April 9. But the second inning for the Mustangs was anything but quiet. Plum scored 15 runs in the top of the second and rolled to a three-inning, 15-0 triumph. Contributions in the frame came from up and down the lineup as the hitting was contagious. Seven of the nine starters finished the game with at least one hit. Dani Pici, Bella Tavella, Sydney Pici and Kadence Ohmer each collected two hits. Sydney Pici batted twice in the second and drove in three runs. Ohmer doubled home two runs, and Dani Pici tripled and singled in the second to plate three runs. Mackenzie Marotta pitched an efficient three innings, giving up just one hit while striking out five and walking none. The win lifted Plum to 6-2 overall and 3-1 (third place) in the section, one game ahead of New Castle (2-2) in the standings. The Mustangs were slated to host section power North Hills on Friday before visiting New Castle on Monday and Mars on Wednesday. Plum sought a section sweep of the Planets after a 12-3 win on March 31. The Penn Hills victory helped the team rebound from a tough 14-1 loss to Shaler five days earlier. The Titans exploded for five runs in the first, five runs in the second and three more in the third before Plum was able to get on the board in the bottom of the third on a solo home run from Bella Tavella. Shaler collected 12 hits off Marotta, the starter, and reliever Riley Stephans while Tavella’s homer was Plum’s only hit over the five-inning contest. The Plum girls lacrosse team drew closer to .500 with a dominating 12-1 nonsection victory at Armstrong on April 7. Brooke Price, Jess Hartley, Natalie Wagner and Ella Pedley each scored two goals to lead the Mustangs. Pedley added a pair of assists for Plum, which improved to 4-5 overall. Plum, which made a move up to Class 3A under the new two-year alignment cycle, started out 1-4 in Section 1. But the Mustangs left no doubt in the section win, a 17-4 triumph over Latrobe on March 28. Pedley’s strong early-season efforts continued with a team-best four goals. Wagner, Carly Venanzi and Olivia Iachini added three goals apiece. Malayna Smith helped the Mustangs secure the win with 13 saves. Plum opened its season March 14 with a 12-8 victory over North Allegheny behind four goals from Venanzi and three each from Pedley and Iachini. Hartley produced a hat trick while Madi Stewart scored twice to pace the Mustangs to an 8-6 nonsection win against Indiana on March 20. Plum was to face Class 2A Hampton last Friday before returning to Section 1 play at home against Baldwin on Wednesday. Both games were to conclude past the deadline for this week’s edition. The Mustangs will renew a fierce rivalry from their time in Class 2A when they host Franklin Regional this Monday (April 21) at 6 p.m. Eating more plums can help keep your bowels moving prevent chronic diseases and protect against cancer Plums come in a rainbow of colors This stone fruit (because of the large pit inside) can be sweet Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy juicy and very nutritious,” says registered dietitian Julia Zumpano “Research suggests that eating plums may reduce your risk of chronic diseases Zumpano shares why plums are so plumb good as well as dried plums (commonly known as prunes) The antioxidants and nutrients in plums help keep you healthy in many ways Further, a review of 54 studies found that plums and products like plum wine and plum extract may lower the risk of certain cancers Plums may actually help stabilize and prevent spikes in blood sugar. They do so by improving insulin sensitivity and slowing digestion due to their fiber content (one plum has about 1 gram of fiber) Polyphenols in plums also relax blood vessels, improving blood flow to your brain. Studies on polyphenols show that the nutrient may improve memory and brain function “Plums and prunes may reduce your risk of osteoporosis,” adds Zumpano Compare the calorie content of prunes with a fresh plum: This is why dried fruit is sweeter than fresh fruit. It’s also one reason dried fruit may not be as healthy as you think “The water content in plums helps fill you up you’re unlikely to eat more than one or two plums,” notes Zumpano You can eat them by the handfuls without much thought making it easier to consume more calories and sugar than you may have wanted.” Yes, some people experience oral allergy syndrome after eating plums tongue or throat may tingle,” says Zumpano “Or you might get a bumpy rash on your lips.” These allergic reactions typically appear within 15 minutes after eating the fruit But the protein breaks down when you cook these fruits so it’s safe to enjoy cooked or stewed plums Plums are a versatile fruit that offers amazing health benefits Plums also make a great addition to yogurt “Eating plums regularly can have a positive impact on overall health,” reinforces Zumpano Brown rice can help lower your risk of chronic disease Calorie counts on nutrition labels can be off by up to 20% you must get the six essential nutrients — fats This melon boosts your immune system and provides a wealth of antioxidants for eye health Nectarines help your gut and heart health and may lower your cancer risk This healthy carb benefits your microbiome and may help you lose weight sleep can be tough — propping yourself up or sleeping on your side may help If you fear the unknown or find yourself needing reassurance often you may identify with this attachment style If you’re looking to boost your gut health After struggling to establish on-court success and relevance in recent years, the Los Angeles Sparks got the WNBA's attention Wednesday as they introduced three-time All-Star and two-time Olympian Kelsey Plum as the franchise's next star And one thing was clear: The expectation with Plum is to win now It's going to be a winning season," new Sparks coach Lynne Roberts said and Kelsey being here gives us a really good chance of that." who is from San Diego and grew up going to Sparks games Sparks general manager Raegan Pebley (left) said the team was "pushing our chips in" with the acquisition of Kelsey Plum (center). Added coach Lynne Roberts: "It's going to be a winning season." AP Photo/Damian DovarganesPlum, the 2017 No. 1 pick, arrives in Los Angeles after spending her entire career with the Las Vegas Aces/San Antonio Stars organization with whom she won WNBA titles in 2022 and 2023 The Sparks haven't been a prized free agent destination in recent years, with the franchise slowly losing star power as legends such as Candace Parker, Nneka Ogwumike and Chelsea Gray departed for new teams from 2021 to 2023 2 pick was seen as a controversial move by some particularly with so much talent potentially coming out of college this year Most WNBA veterans are signing one-year contracts with a new CBA -- and big salary bumps -- expected in 2026 while players drafted this April would remain on rookie-scale contracts at a bargain price But the Sparks knew they needed an elite lead guard to bolster their backcourt and complement their young core of 2024 lottery picks Rickea Jackson and Cameron Brink which Plum called "the best young frontcourt in the league Plum will also be reunited with former Aces teammate and close friend Dearica Hamby General manager Raegan Pebley said it would be a lot to ask a rookie point guard to come in and lead a team when the organization is in win-now mode "We just kept feeling like all roads pointed to Kelsey." Plum's competitive fire and championship pedigree made her an even more appealing addition for a franchise that last had a winning season and a postseason appearance in 2020 The Sparks are searching for their first championship since 2016 "It's the work that she stands on," Pebley said of Plum She is about the work and holding herself to an accountability standard that really influences and inspires everyone else to do the same I want our team to get back where it belongs Plum has blossomed over the past three seasons in Las Vegas averaging 18.9 points and 4.6 assists per game in that span But she believes there's another level she can unlock with her new squad it's just a perfect mix of preparation and opportunity," Plum said "I've been champing at the bit to get the opportunity to be able to lead and show who I am as a player on a different scale Plum thinks her skill set matches well with Roberts' playing style which prioritizes 3-point shooting and layups and that the system will also accentuate her strengths as a facilitator and we'll be able to see a lot more of my ability to get people involved," Plum said "I plan to be definitely top five in assists this year and it's because I get the opportunity to do it Plum said she had concerns during her free agency process when it came to whether the Sparks would provide a high-quality player experience. Franchises such as the Aces, New York Liberty and Storm have separated themselves by building their own practice facilities or boasting top-tier amenities. Sources told ESPN last month that the Sparks will soon announce plans to build a practice facility, but the completion of the project isn't imminent. "Despite that initial hesitation, every step of the way, they have not just met but exceeded my expectations," Plum said, "and I've been treated better than I've ever been as a WNBA player." And she hopes this will be the launching point for more success to come. "I'm excited to be part of the new wave," Plum said. "And we'll be able to show players that this is a place where -- L.A. -- you want to play." Senior quarterback Kaylee Rodriguez practices on April 9 on the softball field at Plum High School. The Mustangs, led by a group of six seniors of seniors, including team captains Selena Boea and Kaylee Rodriguez, tested their mettle in a scrimmage against Gateway before their season-opening 19-12 win over rival Penn Hills. A 12-0 victory over Greensburg Salem and a tough 7-6 overtime loss to Woodland Hills further solidified Plum’s place in the 2025 spring season. At 2-1 before a pair of division games against league newcomer Burrell and Propel Braddock on Sunday (April 13), Plum, now one of 50 teams in the league, has put itself in position to challenge for its first trip to the league playoffs the weekend of May 18. “We had a core group come back from the previous year, and we had some new athletes also come out, including some who play other sports like basketball, soccer,” Plum co-head coach Dr. Fran Sciullo said. Plum finished its inaugural season last year 4-6 and missed the playoff tournament. But Sciullo said the season was one of positive growth that set up good things for his team’s return to the field this spring. “Coach Jim Horwatt and I went into last year hoping to form a strong base and develop the team and a positive culture,” Sciullo said. “We were satisfied with how the program was lifted off the ground. For a lot of the girls, it was their first time playing any type of organized football like that. “That group last year will forever be the pioneers for the school district in moving forward this great game to where we are today in year number two.” The momentum from last year’s start, Rodriguez said, is seen in the increase in numbers this year. There are 22 players on this year’s roster, up from 14 last year. It allows for a junior varsity team this season, and that JV squad won its first game. “The girls sense this is something special,” Sciullo said. “The girls, after last year, sensed there was something special here with the opportunities it presents while taking part in the game. “The attention that girls flag football has drawn not only in the area and in Western Pennsylvania but throughout the state and country, is very special.” Plum, next year, will be a part of the first year of official sanctioning by the WPIAL and PIAA. They will take over for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles who have headed up girls flag football operations since the start with the leadership of the NFL. “It caught fire and states picked up on it quickly,” Sciullo said. Rodriguez, who shared quarterback duties with junior Kailey Burton, last year’s starter, the opening weekend against Gateway and Penn Hills, threw a pair of touchdown passes — one to freshman Kayden Young and the other to sophomore Tamia West — in the games against Greensburg Salem and Woodland Hills. “I love the responsibility I have to be the quarterback,” said Rodriguez, a wide receiver last year. “We have a lot of versatile players who can help the team from several positions on offense and defense. “I am really excited for where we are right now and what we can do this season. We learned a lot from last year. We are more understanding of our roles and each of us can best help the team win. The atmosphere in practice and in games is so positive. There is a lot of energy. There is such a strong motivation to win.” Rodriguez said its fun to have developed rivalries against the likes of Gateway, Penn Hills and Woodland Hills. West totaled two touchdowns over the first three games, while Boea and juniors Hayden Wawrzyniak and Hannah Woitjen also scored. Boea led the defense with 11 flag pulls, three pass deflections, three sacks and two interceptions. Plum will get a chance to host a series of games April 27. The Mustangs will play non-division games against Bethel Park and Clairton. It also will be senior day as Rodriguez, Boea, Zoe Fulton, Mercy Newell, Chloe Quarles, and Angela Malanga will be celebrated. “That opening weekend was awesome,” Boea said. “The girls had so much energy and power towards our plays. That carried over to the second weekend. “We came into this second season hoping to grow the team, and we did. It is amazing to see it keep building from there. We have that mission to win and get to the playoffs. That is our goal.” SEATTLE -- It was always a matter of when, not if, Washington would retire Kelsey Plum's number At halftime of its game against Purdue on Saturday Washington sent its first women's jersey to the rafters 10 that Plum wore for four years as she rewrote the school and NCAA record books "It just brings back so many memories," Plum said "I really feel so blessed to share this moment with my family Plum came to Seattle in 2013 and made an immediate impact setting the program's single-season scoring record as a freshman "Coach [Mike Neighbors] didn't give me the green light; he gave me the freeway when I got here," Plum said 'We're going to have you just fail until you're better than everyone,' and that's what happened when your coach has that ultimate confidence in you shown here at her jersey retirement ceremony Saturday starred at Washington from 2013 to 2017 and held the NCAA career scoring record until it was broken by Caitlin Clark last season. AP Photo/Lindsey WassonShe broke her single-season mark in each of the next three years and eclipsed Jackie Stiles' career record with a 57-point performance Feb that still stands as the UW single-game record A Poway, California, native, Plum finished her career with 3,527 points after racking up 1,109 in 2017, both of which stood as NCAA records until Caitlin Clark broke them last season Plum was picked first in the 2017 WNBA draft and has won two WNBA championships with the Las Vegas Aces the Aces put a core designation on the impending free agent bolstering rumors that she might be traded before the upcoming season During timeouts in the Huskies' 87-58 win over the Boilermakers Washington played messages from her Las Vegas teammates former Huskies teammates and her family congratulating her on the recognition I've just been in it for the pursuit of seeing how far I can take it," Plum said "I look back now and it is a really cool moment to look back and say that is a lot of points.' I'd never really thought about it I just appreciate that time of reflection." Plum said reconnecting with old faces has made her return to Seattle special "A couple of my college teammates I haven't seen in a long time had babies there's so many people support staff-wise that I've seen maybe once or twice but I haven't had a chance to talk to them -- it's kind of always been in passing Getting to see ushers and different people around in the concourse that to me what makes this community special and they're going to be here for years because they love it The Associated Press contributed to this report monks from the Plum Village Monastery came to campus for seven days to hold activities of meditations The Dartmouth sat down with Brother Mindfulness and Sister True Vow to discuss the value of meditation How do you see silence and meditation as a way of creating meaning in life?  BM: Silence and meditation is a way of creating meaning in life and connection What we’re doing with meditation is practicing coming back to ourselves and stopping our habitual ways of thinking that pull us in all sorts of directions that aren’t always helpful Then we are really able to take care of ourselves [and] love ourselves.  I have the capacity to be truly present for other people How does mindfulness relate to promoting open dialogue STV: Mindfulness as a practice is a gentle way of exploring ourselves and others Mindfulness opens up avenues of communication because there’s already a baseline of acceptance and exploration of what is there Mindfulness helps us to not react in fear or favor because we’re listening to what our natural preferences and aversions are and taking care of them before they spill out and damage a conversation or a communication.  it's always done in the group and quite related to open dialogue We always practice sharing with loving speech and deep listening Loving speech is a practice of speaking positively and constructively.  Deep listening is a practice of being fully present for what somebody is sharing we are already starting to think about what our response is going to be Part of our practice is to recognize when our thinking pulls off in that direction I think what is important about the Dharma sharing circles is that we create a safe container that can hold what everybody is sharing.  Why do you think it is important to meditate and make time for meditation for college students who have packed schedules or for anyone?  I know that it is easy to get into the habit of thinking I will be happy later when I finish this midterm.’ What I have learned is that the right moment to take care of yourself is right now STV: I’d like to add that we are not robots and we tend to put ourselves in that mode then even though we may gain what we’re ambitiously trying to gain we’re losing out on the rest of life.  How do you see mindful activities as a connecting bridge for people during times of conflict and vast division?  we can look deeply into the root of our conflicts So much of our conflict is rooted in wrong perceptions about other people or ourselves we have an opportunity to see people as they are STV: When we practice meditation and mindfulness it means we are holding ourselves accountable to something other than the external stimuli that tend to make us react in anger and fear Mindfulness is a way to garner strength to safely deescalate unilaterally and create conditions for the other side to have confidence that we’re in it for the whole both sides What activities do you suggest students attend STV: All of our activities are geared towards practical application of awareness.  perhaps one suggestion is looking into our daily schedule 
It really is specific to each person's sufferings and what challenges they are facing because it's not theory This interview has been edited for clarity and length.  a cherished matriarch and devoted homemaker 2024 at Benedictine Living Community in Bismarck Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Burial will be held at 11:00 AM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery Her family moved to Bismarck in 1946 and she graduated in 1951 from St After graduation she began her career at a local telephone company with whom she married in 1955 and they shared many joyful years until his passing in 1998 JoAnn's greatest pride came from her role as a loving mother to five sons She was a nurturing and dedicated stay-at-home mom relishing every moment spent with her children JoAnn was an active member of communities she resided in over the years and demonstrated her commitment through her involvement with the Rugby Volunteer Fire Department where she took fire calls and blew Rugby’s fire siren and played the handbells and served as a greeter at Corpus Christi Church in Bismarck She will be remembered not only for her warm spirit but also for her passion for hobbies such as puzzles She had quite the knack for growing African violets and a huge love for cats And the boys will think of their mom every time they eat her German potato salad and Makeila; nine great grandchildren; her siblings: Joyce Bement Click to watch Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum has elected not to participate in Unrivaled delivering a blow to the new 3-on-3 women's league set to debut Jan "I've decided to not take part in the inaugural season of Unrivaled in order to take some more time for myself this offseason," Plum posted in an Instagram story Wednesday "I appreciate the league understanding and being so accommodating I wish the league and all of the players nothing but the best and I'm excited to watch!" Plum's decision leaves the league three players short of filling out six full rosters. Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark declined an invitation to participate after she was offered a reported seven-figure salary with the next WNBA season set to begin in early May which won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics Plum averaged 17.8 points with 4.2 assists while earning her third consecutive All-Star selection she has averaged 14.3 points with 4.0 assists in 235 games Games will be played in Miami. The total salary pool for the 36 players is more than $8 million, with players receiving equity in the league. The Associated Press and Field Level Media contributed to this report. ShopLas Vegas Aces The University of Washington honored Husky legend Kelsey Plum by lifting her No Plum became the first Washington women’s basketball player to have her jersey retired and sixth Husky overall Plum started her UW career in 2013 and set the program’s single-season scoring record as a freshman and finished her career at UW with 3,527 points after racking up 1,109 in 2017 both of which stood as NCAA records until 2024 Plum was picked first in the 2017 WNBA draft and has won two WNBA championships with the Aces View photo gallery The deal cannot be made official until Feb requested a trade from the Storm earlier this offseason News of her request became public after the Storm’s investigation into possible violations of workplace conduct for alleged player mistreatment by the Seattle coaching staff resulted in no evidence of wrongdoing it was Loyd who filed the harassment and bullying complaint The agreement marks the first time in WNBA history that a trade has involved multiple No Plum never publicly expressed a desire to move from the Aces she was the lone member of the franchise’s recent core four not to sign a recent extension setting up the possibility that she would be dealt Las Vegas issued the core designation to Plum earlier this January meaning that the only way she could have been moved was via a sign-and-trade There’s no doubt about that,” head coach Becky Hammon told the Las Vegas Review-Journal this December and she’s evaluating where she is in her career I don’t think we win two championships without her So she’s definitely an integral part of our organization.” Plum was the No. 1 pick in the 2017 WNBA Draft and moved with the franchise from San Antonio to Las Vegas upon relocation ahead of the 2018 campaign. Though it took her until her fourth year to average double-digit scoring, by 2022, Plum began establishing herself as one of the WNBA’s top guards 3 in WNBA MVP voting that season as she helped the Aces win the first of two consecutive titles She has made three consecutive All-Star teams and is poised to be the franchise centerpiece in Los Angeles for at least the upcoming season It is unclear what the terms of Plum’s new agreement will be the Sparks are looking to establish themselves as perennial postseason contenders this is their opportunity to begin to change their perception to free agents played 38 games for the Sparks last season She’s a reserved free agent and can thereby only sign with the Storm Los Angeles has missed the postseason for four consecutive seasons and is already without its 2026 first-round pick competing in the short term became imperative for one of the league’s original franchises That required sacrificing a prime asset — the No 2 pick in this year’s draft — for the rights to Plum three-time All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist The second pick would have come with four years of cost control but the Sparks are banking on two things: First this draft will be weaker than expected with several college players opting to wait until the 2026 draft because of the financial windfall from the new collective bargaining agreement acquiring Plum will help make Los Angeles attractive to future free agents the star guard had to agree to go to the Sparks; even if she is only signing a one-year deal right now the expectation from league sources is that Plum is willing to commit to a long-term future in Los Angeles The Sparks now have Plum reunited with her former Aces teammate (and multi-time All-Star) Dearica Hamby as their one-two punch with sophomores Jackson and Brink — once she returns from her ACL injury — filling in around them.  — Sabreena Merchant Heading into last offseason, the Storm had aspirations of re-asserting themselves as championship contenders. Both Skylar Diggins-Smith and Nneka Ogwumike signed via free agency reinforcing her commitment to the franchise 1 pick in the 2015 WNBA Draft and the last remaining member of the franchise’s two-time title-winning Big 3 Diggins-Smith remains under contract for another season while Ogwumike is a free agent and could presumably sign elsewhere 2 pick it will have the opportunity to draft another franchise centerpiece and it’s possible another guard — Notre Dame’s Olivia Miles — could be the choice at No Before that, however, Seattle has a number of decisions that will dictate how competitive it is in 2025. Ogwumike is a free agent and it’s possible that forward Gabby Williams could also be moved in a sign-and-trade after being cored they have also gained nearly $200,000 in cap space which could be used for another transaction The Aces have essentially swapped out one All-Star Olympian guard for another and received the No 13 pick in this year’s draft for their troubles Las Vegas forfeited its first-round pick in 2025 due to a league investigation involving impermissible benefits but essentially gets back into the same range with this deal Although Loyd and Plum play the same position they aren’t exactly like-for-like replacements Plum is a more efficient shooter (career 39.0 percent from 3-point range compared to 34.8 for Loyd) Plum also had more ballhandling responsibilities in Las Vegas while Loyd is regarded as a better point-of-attack defender The Aces needed to shake things up after experiencing a bit of post-championship malaise in 2024 though they have to hope that Loyd’s shooting numbers will progress to her early-career marks when surrounded by Wilson Loyd shot 37.0 and 36.0 percent from the field in 2023 and 2024 but was significantly more efficient during the Storm’s title-winning years in 2018 and 2020 The first — and perhaps biggest — domino of the WNBA offseason has fallen, with two Olympian guards having been dealt in the same transaction. The move is likely to set off a chain reaction across the league, as the outlooks for Seattle and Los Angeles look especially different following the deal and potential Loyd targets, like the Chicago Sky are left still trying to fill their lead guard role Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas could be the next stars moved via a sign-and-trade and it’s unlikely that Las Vegas or Seattle would serve as landing spots for either star The Sparks still have ample cap space after the three-team blockbuster and immediately become a more appealing landing spot for any of the other All-WNBA players who are on the market