Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application of North Little Rock Arkansas passed away April 29 Phillip is preceded in death by his father Anthony Paul Wickliffe (Lori); and a host of family and friends He was always willing to give the shirt off his back and help in any way he could Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday 2025 at Pentecostal Lighthouse Church (16718 MacArthur Drive) with a visitation one hour prior to the service Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors But after helping the Blues to back-to-back in Super Rugby Aupiki titles, she set her sights on playing at a third Rugby World Cup. "Each week in campaign, I thought about the possibility of how I could potentially go to the World Cup more and more," Woodman-Wickliffe said. "I thought about what it would mean to me but most importantly my whanau [family]. I needed time to process everything and making myself available for this team is where I've landed." Woodman-Wickliffe holds the record for the most tries in 15's World Cup history and helped New Zealand land the title in 2017 and 2022 Her accolades also include 2015 World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year and 15's Women's Player of the Year in 2017 After winning a second Olympic gold medal at Paris 2024 "[I'm] just proud of the person I've become I've gone from a shy netball girl to a rugby player who is now world-renowned." Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Kansas to Paul and Dorothy Mae Wickliffe.  He was a proud Navy veteran and loved cars and being a grandpa.  and many grandchildren and great grandchildren He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday the family requests that contributions in Wayne’s memory be made to Veterans Community Project Donations can be made online by using the link below.  Click to watch You don't have permission to access the page you requested. What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed. Black Ferns legend Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has today announced she will step out of international retirement with her sights set on a third Rugby World Cup campaign. Woodman-Wickliffe has signed an eight-month contract with New Zealand Rugby and is set to join the Black Ferns in their first assembly this weekend. A global star of the game, Woodman-Wickliffe announced her international retirement last year, after winning her second Olympic gold medal with the Black Ferns Sevens in Paris.  Woodman-Wickliffe said the decision came into fruition over her time representing the nib Blues in Sky Super Rugby Aupiki.  “By week three of Aupiki I was at fifty percent of my decision. Each week in campaign I thought about the possibility of how I could potentially go to the World Cup more and more. I thought about what it would mean to me but most importantly my whānau. I needed time to process everything and making myself available for this team is where I’ve landed,” Woodman Wickliffe said. “When I said I was going to retire from sevens it was based around having babies, 2025 was about exploring as many opportunities as I could so that when I do end up having them, I can say I’ve tried as much as I can.” A recent Sky Super Rugby Aupiki 2025 champion with the nib Blues, her previous achievements include winning two Rugby World Cups (2017 and 2022), two sevens Rugby World Cups (2013 and 2018) and winning Olympic and Commonwealth golds. She holds the record for top try-scorer in Rugby World Cup history. Woodman-Wickliffe was also recognised by World Rugby as Sevens Player of the Year in 2015, Women’s Player of the Year (XVs) in 2017 and in 2020, was named the top women’s sevens player of the decade.  “Portia is an exceptional human and I know she will enhance our Black Ferns environment,” Black Ferns Director of Performance Allan Bunting said.  “On the field, she is someone who knows what it takes to win pinnacle events. The game has shifted, and I know Portia is excited about the growth she still has and the contribution she can give. Her natural ability to inspire others, her amazing athleticism, knowledge of the game and skillset will have a huge influence on all those around here. I’m really looking forward to seeing her contribution to the team.”  NZR Head of Women’s High Performance Hannah Porter said it’s exciting to have someone of her calibre in the Black Ferns. “We are thrilled to have Portia commit to New Zealand Rugby and the Black Ferns. She’s one of the most globally recognised names in women’s rugby and an incredible ambassador for the game. The significant influence and positive impact she will continue to have on and off the field will be beneficial for all,” Porter said.  NZR CEO Mark Robinson said:“This is really exciting news in a pinnacle year for women’s rugby. Portia is a true great of the game in both XVs and sevens. Her experience, talent and high standards will add an extra edge to the Black Ferns environment. I’m sure fans all over the world are looking forward to seeing her in the black jersey again.” Caption:Portia Woodman-Wickliffe says her new stint with the Black Ferns will most likely be her final run at elite rugby.Photo credit:via Cultivate SportKiwi rugby star Portia Woodman-Wickliffe (Ngāpuhi) is grateful and excited to rejoin the Black Ferns this year but coming out of retirement was a decision she didn't take lightly. Knowing the commitment required for the upcoming Pacific Four series in May and the World Cup in August, Woodman-Wickliffe wanted to make sure another whirl with the Ferns would work for her whanau, too. "I'm really looking forward to settling down and having some babies, and maybe playing club rugby." Download MP313mRenee Woodman-Wickliffe and Portia Woodman-Wickliffe have been together since 2013. With two AC joints that are "an absolutely a pain in the butt", there's also the fact that members of "the very elite 30s club" really feel every training session, Woodman-Wickliffe tells Sunday Morning. "I keep thinking, 'You can have a rest in October when the World Cup is finished and all the Fifteens are finished. You can have a rest and recover, sit on the porch in the rocking chair'." Portia Woodman-Wickliffe retired after the Black Ferns' gold-medal winning streak at the 2024 Paris Olympics. As a kid growing up in Kaikohe, Woodman-Wickliffe said she never chased accomplishments, but simply loved sport. "I struggled at school. I struggled with reading. I was one of those kids that needed help in every aspect. So sports was my outlet. Playing alongside the boys at primary school and high school, that was my favourite time." Within the Black Ferns, her role is now evolving, from someone "trying to be the best or whatever" to helping other players reach their potential. "We have some really young girls in our squad. There's some amazing players within the squad, and I just want to help them as much as I can." Portia Woodman-Wickliffe playing France at the 2022 Rugby World Cup. The highs of women's rugby - on the field, in the changing sheds, or just hanging out watching movies - are what helps her get through the lows. "We have a load of fun and that is my favourite thing ever."  Although Woodman-Wickliffe plans to leave professional rugby for good later this year, she has no plans to retire from the game completely. Coming out of lockdown, she rediscovered her love of club rugby after heading north to join the Kaikohe women's rugby team. "I found the passion for rugby. I found the passion for being around the girls and training at nighttime. "With club rugby, you go back to the roots of training in the dark after all the girls have finished work, and you have to cook your own dinner, wash your clothes. "That is the pure rugby, right? That is where everyone comes from and that's where I found the love again." New Zealand’s Portia Woodman-Wickliffe races away from the Great Britain defence for a try on day one of the Madrid Sevens. © Mike Lee - KLC fotos for World Rugby 2024 Woodman-Wickliffe's two favourite songs, which she shared with Sunday Morning, are from long ago - Queen's 1975 hit 'Bohemian Rhapsody', which she and her brother loved as kids, and 'Little Ole Wine Drinker Me' - a 1967 classic by Dean Martin. She has a special memory of her family singing along to the 'King of Cool' at her nana's tangi. "I was probably about eight or nine and all I have is this memory of all our whanau sitting in the marae singing these Dean Martin songs. Dean Martin is such a nostalgic artist for me." Download MP313mMore from PeopleIce and Darkness: Why New Zealand’s Antarctic crew love the winterThe sun never rises and temperatures drop to -50, but many of Scott Base’s winter crew of 12 people keep coming back. 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Public history graduate student Hannah White is unearthing and preserving the legacy of Charles Wickliffe Beckham the first Kentuckian to achieve a national reputation as an ornithologist while also discovering his connection to state politics who is in the second year of the master's program in public history is conducting the research as part of a collaboration between the history and biology departments Biology is also seeking a permanent home for the Beckham ornithological collection White began pursuing this research opportunity after creating an educational video now featured on The Lincoln Museum website about birds and climate change for history professor Felicia Jamison's course in Public Humanities "The biology department needed someone who could contextualize Beckham's life and the collection itself and then find an eventual home for it," White said "I've been able to use my public history skills in a lot of different ways because it's been very independent I started with some archival research looking at Beckham's publications because he did publicize a lot of his work." White earned a bachelor's degree in history at UofL in 2021 with minors in philosophy She's now conducting research in the records of the Smithsonian Institution where Beckham's name appears regularly and in various ornithology publications about his life She's also collaborating with the Beckham Bird Club which began in 1935 and remains active in Louisville The club's meeting minutes have provided additional information about Beckham and his work "We've moved on to the more community engaged part of the research which is really a lot of the core of public history—community engagement and collaboration," White said "I am also collecting oral histories from current members of Louisville's Beckham Bird Club." Beckham identified species of birds—Bewick's Wrens—that are no longer found in Kentucky or the eastern part of the United States He also identified the black throated bunting the first recorded instance of that bird in Florida White discovered that in addition to his ornithological interests Beckham came from a prominent and sometimes controversial Kentucky political dynasty served as governor of the state in 1839-40 and as a Kentucky Congressional representative during the Civil War became governor after the 1900 assassination of Governor-elect William Goebel White discovered these political connections in family scrapbooks White's work is helping to sharpen her skills for a future career "The more you can strengthen those skills and build community relationships—it could lead to working in a museum or doing research," White states multidisciplinary offerings of the humanities White's advice is this: say yes to new opportunities If I had said 'I am only doing this one thing,' I would have been closed off from a lot of these opportunities," she states "You'll find some awesome projects and partnerships." White's work will continue through the spring 2025 semester The biology department is planning events to bring the local Beckham Bird Club and Audubon Society chapters to campus to learn more about the collection and get involved in its preservation offers a wide range of internship and research opportunities that enable students like White to put skills learned in the classroom into practice Gardiner HallUniversity of LouisvilleLouisville asdean@louisville.edu Contact Dean's staff HOSTING IN THE FIRST ROUND — Zeb Kinsey and Toronto will host Wickliffe on Friday night to open the Division VI TORONTO — The Toronto football team is looking to redeem itself after last season’s early playoff exit The Red Knights wrapped up a spot in the postseason two weeks ago and Toronto faced a stiff a challenge last week against Wheeling Central in the regular season finale The boys from the Gem City battled for all 48 minutes the boys from Jefferson County came up one play short as the Maroon Knights escaped Clarke Hinkle Field with a 29-27 victory “Our kids fought hard,” first-year Toronto (7-3) head coach Jaret Aubiel said “It is time to move on to the playoffs We are excited about the opportunity of playing in the playoffs.” The game against Wheeling Central helped prepare for the upcoming postseason “What a team to prepare you for the playoffs Coach (Mike) Young has been there for a long time I can’t say enough good things about Wheeling Central We are excited about hosting a playoff game Friday night.” The Red-and-White have gotten better since the start of the season “I still don’t think we have played our best football,” Aubiel said I was happy with our execution and our effort we can play a good game this week.” 7 seed – is set to open the playoffs against No Friday night at home in the first round of the Ohio Division VI “They are a quality opponent,” Aubiel said “The teams in the tournament are there for a reason We are excited about the challenge.” “They are more of a running team,” Aubiel said Playing Wheeling Central the week before is really helpful for us.” There are pros and cons of both when you try to attack them and we are excited to get after it.” the Blue Devils lost three out of their next four games before finishing the regular season on a four game winning streak The Red Knights have lost in their playoff opener in each of the past three seasons Toronto was defeated in the first round of the Division II The loss to the Flyers has provided motivation for the Red Knights going into this week’s game “We have some playoff demons we need to exercise We want to change the narrative of the Red Knights and the playoffs.” The Blue Devils last played a playoff game in 2020 Wickliffe won its first two games by defeating Smithville Toronto claimed the OVAC Class AA title for the second straight season It is the first time in school history the Red Knights have accomplished that feat “It is really cool,” Aubiel said but our kids and coaches have bigger aspirations for this week and the weeks to come.” Today's breaking news and more in your inbox Copyright © 2025 Ogden News Publishing of Ohio | https://www.heraldstaronline.com | 401 Herald Square Wickliffe opens the 2025 season seeking a third straight Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division title who finished last season 14-4 overall and 10-0 in league play return just four starters and five letter winners but their core group of players is as good as any in the area “We are returning four solid core starters in Maddie Kita and Leigha Blazetic,” said Wickliffe coach Marlana Mucciarone and I expect them to provide leadership and be good role models for the underclassmen The underclassmen and newcomers are hungry to prove themselves and have been working hard every practice to improve and win a starting spot.” With that group returning and several talented newcomers in the lineup we should be competing for our third straight CVC championship this season,” she said “I would also like to see us advance further in the state tournament We will undoubtedly experience both successes and failures throughout the season but how we learn and rebound from our failures is what will allow us to grow and mesh as a team.” Wickliffe will be challenged with a smaller roster this season which causes a problem with depth and playing a separate JV schedule to develop younger players,” Mucciarone said “Low numbers mean that there may be some shuffling of positions to put our best possible lineup on the field The girls know that they need to have an open mind and be willing to play multiple positions to the best of their ability when asked because the decisions I make are based on what’s best for the team.” The Blue Devils also will battle inexperience as many of the younger players don’t have varsity experience “The girls don’t have a lot of time playing with each other and some don’t have a lot of situational game experience The only way to overcome this is by playing as much as possible game experience is one of those things I can’t coach we will prepare the best we can in practice and learn a lot as the season progresses.” earned first-team all-conference and honorable mention all-district honors last season and will be counted on to throw nearly every inning in the circle this spring she went 10-4 with a 1.94 earned run average and 139 strikeouts to just 23 walks She also batted .315 with 11 doubles and 15 runs batted in “Leigha will be the workhorse of our team again this year,” Mucciarone said “She pitched 94 of 112 innings last year and will probably pitch more this season Our coaching staff has been really impressed with her She has more power and speed in her swing and will be in the 3-4-5 hole of the lineup to drive in runs I’m truly excited to see her flourish this season as she is one of the top pitchers in the area.” She earned first-team All-CVC honors after batting .375 with seven doubles She also posted a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage “Maddie was our defensive rock last year and will continue being an intimidating force behind the plate this season,” Mucciarone said which has earned her the responsibility of calling pitches this season something that our coaching staff has not done with other catchers before as she has a powerful swing and is very good at situational hitting to move runners into scoring position or drive in runs as long as she remembers to have fun and not put pressure on herself to do too much.” She earned first-team All-CVC honors last spring after batting an eye-popping .510 with five doubles She scored 332 runs and knocked in nine more “Mackayla had a breakout season last year,” Mucciarone said “She led the team in several offensive categories including batting average We may utilize Mackayla in various roles during the season defensively We are moving her over to shortstop this season but she may still see time at third or possibly second Mackayla was our leadoff last season because she had an excellent on-base percentage We may use her in that role again this year or may drop her in the lineup so she can drive in more runs.” earned first-team All-CVC honors last spring after batting .318 with 13 runs scored She also posted a 1.000 fielding percentage “Amanda captained the outfield last year and she will resume that role this season,” Mucciarone said so I anticipate she will continue to be locked-in while also mentoring our left and right fielders I can also bring her into shortstop if needed I have high expectations that Amanda will have the confidence she needs to play a bigger role near the top of the lineup Her speed and versatility from the right and left sides of the plate make her an ideal 1-2 hitter.” Senior Natalie Blatnick is back at third base after earning honorable mention All-CVC honors last spring “Natalie has been one of our most improved players,” Mucciarone said “She is one of those kids who I really enjoy because she is coachable She played several roles last season as a utility player but will find herself in a starting role this year at third or in the outfield and we plan on harnessing it offensively.” Junior Lorelai Nichols will play first and could see time in the circle in relief of Blazetic “This makes her a versatile player who can handle any position She is projected to be the starting first baseman this season while also providing relief to Leigha as our number-two pitcher I am excited about what Lorelai brings to our lineup She is strong and can really drive the ball.” Sophomore Madelyne Prosuch will play in the outfield sophomore Ava Parsons will see time in the outfield and infield and sophomore Sophia Ervin will play outfield or first base Sophomore Abby Sulyok also can play in the dirt or in the grass They are improving daily both offensively and defensively They will all find themselves in various roles this season as we find what combinations work best for the team Freshman second baseman Audrey Musgrave has made a positive impact in her first few weeks with the program “She is a natural middle infielder and will start at second base or shortstop this season I anticipate she will provide us with some offensive momentum I am excited to see what she does this year.” Wickliffe’s returning starters are among the best in the area and with their supporting cast the Blue Devils have the potential to do something special this season “Our four returning starters provide us with a lot of talent and experience,” Mucciarone said we have a very versatile group of athletes willing to do whatever it takes or even learning how to bunt or slap from the left side listen to instruction and want to get better and be successful.” In order for Wickliffe to reach its potential the Blue Devils must maintain their focus on playing fundamental softball and learning from their mistakes we need to translate the basic fundamentals we work on every day at practice to the games,” Mucciarone said and accepting of new and changing roles on the team as we find what combination is most effective we need to learn from it but not dwell on it we need to ‘be a goldfish.’ I believe in this team and in our abilities to have a successful season.” The Blue Devils added the slogan “Failure is success in progress Always be a work in progress,” to their team shirts this season It’s a constant reminder to always think about the next pitch every failure teaches valuable lessons that bring you one step closer to success,” Mucciarone said but rather a part of the journey towards it Mistakes and setbacks are essential for growth They provide opportunities for learning and instill a mindset of continuous improvement The Chagrin Valley Conference features 25 schools spanning five counties Contact us: info@chagrinvalleyconference.com © Copyright - Chagrin Valley Conference 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 has officially ended her international retirement The return confirms her intent to represent the Black Ferns at the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England “I had an amazing time with my Blues rugby team crew and I’m not ready to say goodbye yet I’m excited to announce that I’ve signed a Black Ferns contract and put my hand up for the Rugby World Cup this year I will be joining the Black Ferns camp at the end of this month,” Woodman-Wickliffe posted on her Instagram page two-time Olympic gold medalist withdrew from the international competition Part of her plan was to find new opportunities including a possible stint with NRLW’s Newcastle Knights things took a different turn after issues surrounding her ambassadorial role with the Rugby World Cup clashed with NRL regulations Woodman-Wickliffe said her desire to make a comeback began during her time with the Blues in Super Rugby Aupiki where she assisted in securing back-to-back titles and received player of the final honors to me it was I love rugby and playing alongside the Blues I thought about what it is like for my whanau (family) and me and her parents for their support and acknowledges mental skills coach Iain Saunders as vital during the unrelenting time of speculation who holds the 2015 and 2017 World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year will join the Black Ferns team ahead of the Pacific Fours series come May Wickliffe heads into the 2024-2025 campaign with four returning starters from a squad that finished 16-6 overall and 6-4 in league play last winter the Blue Devils have played well together in the preseason and third-year head coach Jason Moulton is expecting big things from his team “The group we have right now is a lot of fun to be around,” Moulton said “They compete at a high level and are constantly looking to get better and continue to work hard Wickliffe’s roster features several multi-sport athletes allowing Moulton to plan an aggressive strategy on both ends of the court “Our biggest strength will be our athleticism,” Moulton said and we know we are going to apply pressure defensively Whether that is in the half court or picking teams up full court Our four seniors have been extremely vocal and leading the way for the underclassmen While the Blue Devils are talented and competitive “Our depth will be our biggest question mark going into the season,” Moulton said “We have a few new pieces that if we can acclimate them to our system and what we do but we are hopeful they will contribute for our team this season.” Senior Ava Gabriel returns after earning the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division MVP last winter and 4.3 rebounds per game as a junior on her way to first-team all-conference and all-district She also sits atop Wickliffe’s all-time leaderboard in several categories including scoring “Ava has started her senior campaign strong as she is one our leaders by example,” Moulton said “She sets the competitive level at practice every time she steps on the court Ava has put a lot of time in the offseason and we were excited to watch her continue to do great things.” Senior Gabby Ervin earned honorable mention All-CVC honors last winter after the 5-foot-8 forward averaged 4.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per contest “Gabby is our best defender overall and she will continue to be this year but the most exciting part is her potential jump on the offensive end,” Moulton said “Gabby has put in a lot of time in the offseason working on her inside game and her confidence She is poised to be a game-changer on both ends of the floor this year.” Amanda Peklay and Alivia Schneider also return to the starting lineup Peklay is a 5-foot-7 junior guard while Schneider is a 5-foot-7 senior center “Amanda is a returning starter who now moves to the point guard position She has shown a lot of confidence and control in her game so far We are very excited with her work over the offseason and can’t wait to watch her have a breakout year,” Moulton said “Liv is returning for her third year as a starter and we are looking for her to bring leadership for her senior year Liv has shown up each summer in the offseason and we look forward to seeing her have a great year.” “Jess is someone we have really high hopes for going into her sophomore season,” Moulton said “Jess is very athletic and can shoot the ball well and can get downhill as well Jess is gaining confidence each day and we are extremely excited to watch her take a big jump this season.” Bella Behm and Sophia Ervin should see significant minutes this winter Behm is a 5-foot-7 senior forward and Ervin is a 5-foot-10 sophomore center “This is Bella’s second year playing basketball after taking a few-year hiatus After last year of getting back into the swing of things we are hoping Bella is a big contributing factor off the bench for us this year,” Moulton said “We are very excited to see Sophia progress from her freshman year She will be a big part of our success this year Sophia has great touch around the rim and in the mid-range.” “Our team goal is to always compete for a league championship,” Moulton said “Our league is incredibly competitive with a lot of great players and coaches and it’s always a lot of fun competing in the Valley Last year it felt like any team could beat anyone and I believe it will be similar again this year.” the Blue Devils will have to remain focused and play intensely throughout the season They’ll also need complementary scorers to step up “Our keys to success are going to be competing at a high level on the defensive end and getting contributions from others scoring outside of Ava,” Moulton said “I feel extremely confident that we have multiple people that score the ball this year but we must make them worry about everyone else on the court I am excited to see the team effort on the offensive side.”