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| Windsors Reed Thyne setting basketball records at Colorado Mesa - NewsBreak |
| Posted on Tuesday, March 03 @ 00:01:42 PST (9 reads) | |
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By eric christensen ,
21 minutes ago
olivia reed thyne setting basketball records at colorado mesa 03:47
whether its scoring or rebounding, olivia reed thyne legacy at colorado mesa is cemented. This season, the senior from windsor high school has broken the rocky mountain athletic conferences 23-year-old all-time scoring record and its 41-year-old all-time rebounding record.
coming into mesa, i knew it would be a great experience but i didnt really know everything that was in store for me, said reed thyne. Im so blessed and thankful for everything that has happened.
cbs cbs colorado asked mesa head coach taylor wagner is it fair to say shes the best womens player ever in the rmac?
shes been awesome, wagner said. I wasnt here in the early, early days of the rmac but shes done so good. She probably impacted her team more than anybody ive ever seen.
surprised, no, said reed thynes dad houston regarding her record setting career. But at the same time was it the expectation? Absolutely not.
her dads confidence comes from fathers knowing best. Houston is an assistant basketball coach at northern colorado. So sure he taught her the xs and os but olivia credits him for much more than that.
my dad is very important to me and such a role model, reed thyne said. He reminds me constantly that im more than a basketball player and that my value isnt solely in basketball and thats why i get to play so free.
colorado mesa when you hear that how does it make you feel? Cbs colorados eric christensen asked coach reed.
emotional, he stated. As a coach i never wanted her to think that being a coachs daughter would be our defining relationship.
basketball isnt just a father-daughter affair. Mom leah also played in college. But its her determination after her playing days thats set quite an example.
when our kids were little my wife got masters degree on weekends while working a full-time job, reed exclaimed. My wife is a breast cancer survivor and was going to radiation every morning at 7 a.M. And never missed a day of work. My wifes example i think has been very impactful for olivia.
dad and mom have watched olivia set just about every record there is except one. A family record. Houston once scored 46 points in a single game. Olivias career high? 45.
is that one point a source of contention -- what does that mean to the family? Christensen asked olivia.
i remember after i scored 45, going home and asking and im sure he made some funny comment towards me, olivia recalled.
it was kind of a joke when she had that 45 point game, said reed. I let it all set and about 3 or 4 days later i dropped a text in the family thread reminding the family that she had scored the second most points.
reed thyne family so whos the better player, christensen asked coach wagner, who played college basketball with olivias dad.
olivia, her dads good, broke the single game scoring record at otero -- but olivia has it all.
and thats been on display long before the senior arrived at mesa. But like all good things, it will soon come to an end.
its so surreal, said reed thyne. I try not to think about it too much, it breaks my heart.
olivias season may not end soon. The fourth ranked mavericks have won 27 games in a row and have their sights set on a national championship. |
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| Who is running for U.S. Senate in Illinois? - NBC Chicago |
| Posted on Tuesday, March 03 @ 00:01:42 PST (13 reads) | |
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For the first time in decades, sen. Dick durbin is not seeking reelection, and a slew of candidates are running to replace him.
there are some big-time figures in the race, including reps. Robin kelly and raja krishnamoorthi, lieutenant gov. Juliana stratton and former illinois republican party chairman don tracy.
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the field is now set for the primary election, with the vote set for march 17.
here is a breakdown of who is running in each primary.
democrats:
steve botsford jr.
botsford, a business owner, ran for chicago city council in 2023 and launched a senate bid focused on affordability and counteracting the presidency of donald trump, according to his campaign biography. His focus will be on breaking up monopolies in the food industry, building more housing, raising the minimum wage and helping to expand affordable childcare.
sean brown
brown, an attorney, is running on a platform that includes universal healthcare, massive immigration reforms, increasing access to mental healthcare, establishing a national firearm registry and providing free tuition to public universities and colleges, according to his website.
awisi bustos
bustos has worked for multiple nonprofits, including as ceo of the illinois alliance of boys & girls clubs. Her platform is focused on a massive overhaul of the education system and helping to prepare communities for a new age of technology and artificial intelligence, according to her website.
jonathan dean
dean, an activist and attorney, says that democrats need to focus on articulating their vision on big-picture issues, and that he will fight to lower living costs, raising the minimum wage, building new affordable housing, and advocating for medicare for all, according to his campaign website.
robin kelly
a congresswoman representing illinois’ second district, kelly has been a vocal opponent of the trump administration’s stepped-up immigration enforcement tactics, including filing articles of impeachment against dhs secretary kristi noem. Her campaign is also focused on taxing billionaires, capping child care costs, advocating for medicare for all, and strengthening social security, according to her website.
raja krishnamoorthi
a congressman representing illinois’ eighth district, krishnamoorthi is focused on two plans: the “trump accountability plan,” which aims to rein in trump’s administration and to push back on a variety of the president’s priorities. The other is the “restore the american dream plan,” aimed at lowering costs and increasing the ability of residents to afford childcare and to save for retirement, according to his campaign website.
dr. Bryan maxwell
maxwell holds a phd in agricultural engineering, and his work has focused on sustainability and other environmental issues. His campaign platform focuses on medicare for all, reducing america’s involvement in foreign conflict, increasing taxes on billionaires, and addressing climate change, according to his website.
kevin ryan
a retired u.S. Marine and a teacher, ryan’s platform is aimed at combating financial inequality, implementing medicare for all, reforming the nation’s immigration laws, a “new deal for rural america,” combating climate change and campaign finance reform, according to his website.
juliana stratton
illinois’ lieutenant governor for eight years, stratton’s policy priorities include medicare for all legislation, raising the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour, passing and enforcing the john lewis voting rights act, restoring protections for reproductive healthcare, and passing common-sense gun safety laws, according to her website.
christopher swann
swann, a nonprofit leader, says that his campaign is focused on issues pertaining to what he calls “dignity,” with platform planks on increasing access to food, affordable housing, quality healthcare, public safety and increased controls on corporations, according to his website.
republicans:
dr. R. Cary capparelli
capparelli is a professor of online geography and geo sciences at south dakota state university and also is president of a global management and marketing company, according to his website. His campaign is focused on maintaining a strong u.S. Military, to enhance border security, to make healthcare more affordable, and to push for enhanced public safety.
casey chlebek
chlebek, who emigrated to the united states from poland in the 1960s, has worked in the information technology field, including a lengthy stint at northern trust bank, according to his website. His campaign platform focuses on reining in the national debt, slashing tax rates, overhauling the immigration system and increasing the availability of vocational training, among other planks.
jeannie evans
evans is an attorney who said she was motivated to work toward improving public safety after the shooting death of her brother, according to her campaign biography. Evans’ campaign is focused on cutting taxes, increasing funding to law enforcement, investing in re-education and vocational training, and supporting american innovation through reductions in bureaucracy and investment.
dr. Pamela denise long
denise long is an occupational therapist from chicago who is running on a platform to overhaul the immigration system, cutting personal income taxes, supporting additional funding for law enforcement, and supporting the trump administration’s “make america healthy again” initiatives, according to her website.
dr. Jimmy lee tillman ii
tillman, an author, historian and heritage foundation academy fellow, says his campaign will be focused on advancing the trump administration agenda in immigration enforcement, slashing government spending and re-investing in american communities, according to his website.
don tracy
tracy, an attorney by trade, has served as chairman of illinois’ republican party and the illinois gaming board during his career, according to his website. His campaign will be focused on securing the southern border, better representing illinois residents who live outside of chicago, and to lower the cost-of-living through new energy policies and streamlining regulation, according to his website. |
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| DraftKings Promo Code: Get $200 Bonus For Arizona-Iowa State, CBB, NBA Games | C |
| Posted on Tuesday, March 03 @ 00:01:42 PST (15 reads) | |
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Getting started with draftkings: a sweet $200 bonus bet deal for newbies
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understanding the nuts and bolts of the draftkings promo code
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diving into tonight’s top college basketball matchups
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step-by-step guide to activating your draftkings promo code offer
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wrapping it up: why this promo is a game-changer and some final thoughts
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| How to Travel To Italy With Kids: An Expert Guide |
| Posted on Tuesday, March 03 @ 00:01:42 PST (12 reads) | |
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Traveling to italy with kids is one of those experiences that creates cognitive dissonance. As in, it sounds magical yet feels overwhelming. But, with some planning and expert guidance, it can be magical. Italy is an ideal family travel destination because it offers an unmatched combination of history, culture, and food. Add to it that italians have a deep love for children, and families feel genuinely welcome.
whether you’re planning your first trip to italy with small children or mapping out a multi-generational family vacation, this guide will help you decide the best place to visit based on age and interests. From northern italy’s lakes and the italian alps to southern italy’s mediterranean coast, italy offers dramatically different experiences.
at salt & wind travel, we’ve spent over a decade designing custom family trips to italy. Our team has lived in italy and traveled extensively across the country with babies, small children, tweens, teens, and college-aged kids. We don’t just know the postcard version of italy, but the practical realities (ahem, cobblestone streets, long travel days, crowded high-season sites, late dinners, and unexpected logistical hiccups). Because we’ve experienced both the good and the challenging firsthand, we can design family trips that are thoughtful, realistic, and deeply rewarding for the entire family.
as a mom of two young kiddos and as someone who lived in italy for 12 years (and now lives there part-time), i’ve experienced the country through every stage of parenting. I’ve traveled internationally with babies, navigated strollers on cobblestones, managed jet lag, and more.
today, as an expert italy travel planner, i’m often asked about traveling in italy with kids.
parents want to know where to go, which destinations are best for specific ages, and whether italy is truly as “kid-friendly” as everyone says. The short answer is yes, italy is great for kids! But it’s important to know that italy looks very different depending on whether you’re traveling with toddlers, tweens, or teens.
the best places in italy with kids (by age)
in this article, i’ll break down the best places to travel in italy with kids by age group. Each stage of childhood comes with unique needs, interests, and limitations, so rather than suggesting a one-size-fits-all itinerary, we’ll explore destinations that shine for toddlers, young kids, tweens, teens, and college-aged travelers. For each age group, i’ll share recommended locations, why they work well, and key considerations before you go.
where to travel in italy with toddlers (ages 1–3)
in my experience, traveling in italy with toddlers is all about simplicity and predictability. I lived in italy full-time until my daughter was almost three, and i learned a great deal about raising a toddler there. At this age, children won’t remember iconic landmarks, but they will remember whether they felt comfortable and well-rested. The best destinations for toddlers in italy minimize long transit days, offer outdoor space, and allow families to settle into a routine. We found our best trips with our daughter were those that moved at a slow pace and let her stick to her usual routine while still having fun.
lake garda
lake garda is one of the most toddler-friendly destinations in all of italy. Many of the towns along the southern and eastern shores, such as bardolino, lazise, sirmione, and desenzano, are flat, stroller-friendly, and built around lakeside promenades where toddlers can walk safely without traffic. Ferry rides across the lake double as entertainment, giving little ones something to watch while parents enjoy the scenery.
hotels around lake garda are exceptionally well set up for families, often offering large family rooms, pools with shallow areas, green lawns, and onsite restaurants. This allows parents to structure days around naps and early bedtimes without sacrificing comfort or convenience.
additionally, lake garda has gardaland, which is an amusement park. While not geared towards toddlers per se, there are tons to do there for little ones and older siblings. There is also a gardaland hotel, which is similar to staying at a disney resort. While italy isn’t known for large-scale theme parks like the u.S., Options such as gardaland (near lake garda) and smaller regional parks offer a fun, full-day break from museums — especially on a longer family vacation.
tuscany countryside
staying at an agriturismo (or farm stay) in the tuscan countryside is ideal for families with toddlers who need space and flexibility. Rather than moving between cities, you can choose one countryside base and take short, low-pressure day trips when energy allows. Many agriturismi offer animals, gardens, and enclosed outdoor areas where toddlers can roam safely, as well as onsite dining that eliminates the need to go out every evening.
this type of accommodation also allows parents to experience italy’s slower rhythm, which aligns naturally with toddler travel. One of our favorites is fattoria poggio alloro, which offers a working farm, tons of animals, wine tasting, excellent dining, and more, all only 5km (3 miles) away from the charming tuscan town of san gimignano.
umbria
umbria offers a quieter alternative to tuscany, but with the same rolling hills and charming towns. With fewer crowds and a slower pace, destinations like perugia or the umbrian countryside make it easier to manage daily routines. Renting a car and staying in one location allows families to avoid frequent transitions, which can be especially challenging at this age.
umbria is called the green heart of italy, so it’s great for nature-loving families who want to enjoy the great outdoors. We love this large accommodation outside of spello. It’s perfect for big groups and just a quick drive from so many wonderful towns, sites, and more to explore. Central italy, especially tuscany and umbria, offers the ideal balance of space, scenery, and manageable travel time for families with small children.
things to consider
cobblestones, stairs, and a lack of elevators are commonplace, which can make traveling with a toddler challenging.
- lightweight strollers or carriers are essential, and know that high chairs are not always available in all dining establishments. Planning downtime each day is critical to avoid overstimulation and not to feel rushed.
- staying outside a city center can work well; for these reasons, only visiting the cities at times that are convenient, not spending all your time there.
- also, it’s important to consider the weather since babies and toddlers are sensitive to heat and cold. Avoiding the hottest or coldest times of day (perfect time to take a nap) will help you enjoy a stress-free trip.
where to travel in italy with young kids (ages 4–7)
young kids are curious, imaginative, and energetic, but still benefit from structure and shorter activity blocks. At this stage, italy becomes more interactive. Kids can walk longer distances, follow simple historical stories, and delight in the visuals. The best destinations feel compact, engaging, and not overly rushed. This is my current age group, and i love how my kids experience italy at this age. I feel like they can handle activities like castle tours, finally, but aren’t so big that they’d complain if i take them to my favorite places.
florence
florence is an excellent choice for young kids because of its manageable size, walkability, and the various things to do. Major sights are close together, reducing long transit times, and the city’s wide piazzas offer natural breaks between cultural stops. Interactive museums like the leonardo da vinci museum allow children to touch and experiment rather than just observe, which keeps them engaged. For a first-time family trip, florence offers access to major unesco world heritage sites in a compact footprint, making it possible to see the top things without exhausting the entire family.
florence is also ideal for balancing culture with treats; gelato shops are plentiful, and a single museum visit can easily be paired with time outdoors or floating along the arno river. Additionally, there is a merry-go-round right in the center of piazza della repubblica, which is fun for kids of all ages, especially this age group. My kids would have spent all day just in that piazza if it had let them. We like apartment stays in florence so we can rest, cook, etc., As needed.
bonus: just an hour from florence is the tuscan beach town of viareggio. It’s where our summer home is, it’s one of the most kid-friendly places in italy, and fabulous for a day trip or a week-long stay. It has long sandy beaches, miles and miles of boardwalk perfect for renting bikes, walking, or scootering, plus a pine forest that is full of kids’ carnival-like games, including bumper cars, bounce houses, trampolines, pony rides, trains, mini golf, and more. It’s genuinely a great place for all ages, from babies to teens to adults.
venice
for young kids, venice feels like stepping into a storybook. The absence of cars makes it safer and more peaceful than many cities, and getting around by boat feels like an adventure. Crossing bridges, watching gondolas, and riding the vaporetto (water taxi) provide constant stimulation without requiring formal activities.
visiting piazza san marco early in the morning is the best way to enjoy it without long lines or heavy crowds. The city’s narrow streets and bridges require patience with small children, but the car-free environment is a great safety benefit. Staying in quieter neighborhoods such as cannaregio helps families avoid the heaviest crowds while still enjoying easy access to major sights. The grand canal is great for hanging out and watching the boats go by, and it is easy to get to right out of the train station.
one thing to consider in venice, though, for those with young children, is that there aren’t many railings. If your kid is prone to wandering or likes to dart off, maybe wait until they are older. It can be stressful to track your kiddo at the edge of a canal, especially if they can’t swim. Venice might be best for ages 5+, but it still makes the list because there are so many great places to visit. The hilton molino stucky is particularly great for families because of its pool, children’s experience option, and on-site childcare.
bonus: if you’re nervous about the canals but still want recommendations for places near water, consider the cinque terre. It’s in liguria, relatively easy to reach by train, and it still offers much of the boat fun you get in venice. You can move between towns by water, and visit other locations like pisa and lucca (in tuscany, not liguria) fairly easily by train as well.
emilia-romagna (parma or modena)
this region is especially well-suited to young kids thanks to its mostly flat terrain, walkable historic centers, and strong food culture. Visiting a parmesan cheese producer or seeing how traditional balsamic vinegar is made offers hands-on learning that feels fun rather than educational. Meals tend to be relaxed and family-friendly, making dining out with children easier.
things to consider
crowds can be overwhelming in peak season, particularly in venice. Plus, the canals can be dangerous for more rambunctious kids. Museums may still feel long, so limiting sightseeing to one main activity per day helps prevent burnout. Keep in mind hotels that have pools or green space so you can let the kids play without structure for a bit.
traveling in italy with tweens (ages 8–12)
tweens are at a perfect age for italy! They’re old enough to appreciate history yet still excited by discovery and adventure. They enjoy destinations where stories feel dramatic, experiences feel immersive, and days offer variety. They can also handle longer days and longer, leisurely dinners.
rome
rome is a standout destination for tweens because history feels tangible and exciting. Gladiators, emperors, underground ruins, and massive monuments spark curiosity in ways textbooks never can. Sites like the colosseum, the vatican, the sistine chapel, the forum, and the catacombs feel like real-life adventures, especially when paired with kid-friendly guided tours. Rome also offers frequent breaks from sightseeing, with piazzas, fountains, and gelato stops built naturally into the city’s layout.
if you stay in an apartment rental in the city center, you can experience the best of rome, while having the conveniences of a home base that feels more like a home as well. Exploring ancient rome through the colosseum, palatine hill, and roman forum makes history feel alive. A kid-focused guided tour is a great way to keep tweens engaged while minimizing long lines. Don’t miss tossing a coin into the trevi fountain or visiting vatican city, both are unforgettable highlights of a family trip to italy.
pompeii and the amalfi coast
pompeii is often one of the most memorable experiences for tweens. Walking through preserved streets, homes, and public buildings makes ancient life feel real and relatable. I highly recommend hiring a guide in pompeii as it makes the whole experience that much richer and more exciting. Pairing pompeii with time on the amalfi coast adds balance, beach days, boat rides, and swimming provide physical outlets after cultural exploration.
bologna
bologna is an ideal city for tweens who enjoy food, independence, and exploration. Its portico-lined streets make walking comfortable in any weather, and the city’s strong culinary identity offers engaging experiences such as cooking classes and market visits. Bologna also feels youthful and approachable, which helps tweens feel confident navigating the city. It’s a university city, so the crowd tends to lean towards late teens and early twenties, giving it a youthful vibe.
things to consider
summer heat can be intense, particularly in rome and pompeii. Planning early starts and midday breaks is essential. It’s a good idea to still plan for family-friendly hotels that offer some places to spend downtime, because even kids this age need time to relax and replenish.
traveling to italy with teens (ages 13–17)
teens want destinations that feel authentic, visually interesting, and flexible enough to allow independence. At this stage, italy works best when parents shift from “tour guide” to “facilitator,” allowing teens space to explore while still sharing meaningful experiences together. Some cities lend themselves more to this type of approach than others.
milan
milan is especially appealing to teens interested in fashion, design, sports, or modern culture. The city feels fast-paced and contemporary, offering a contrast to italy’s historic centers. Teens enjoy exploring shopping districts, visiting san siro stadium, and experiencing a more cosmopolitan side of italy. Bonus: consider a day trip to the ferrari museum, fiat or maserati factories for the car lover! There is much to see and do, including interactive exhibits. It’s about a 2-hour drive from milan, but worth it for the true race car fan.
amalfi coast
the amalfi coast delivers the dramatic scenery teens love, along with beaches, boat trips, and a relaxed but lively atmosphere. Towns like positano and amalfi offer opportunities for independence while still feeling safe and small. The combination of natural beauty and social energy makes this region particularly appealing at this age.
florence
florence works well for teens when approached through their interests, such as art, photography, fashion, or food. Experiences like climbing the duomo, taking a street food tour, or exploring artisan workshops help teens connect more personally with the city rather than viewing it as a classroom.
things to consider
crowds and high costs in popular destinations can be challenging.
- building in free time is key to keeping teens engaged rather than overwhelmed.
- italy is generally safe, but keep in mind where you are before letting teens explore on their own, especially if they don’t speak italian.
- milan has some areas that are less than ideal for exploration, so structured independence is preferable to unregulated free time.
traveling to italy with college-aged kids (ages 18–22)
college-aged travelers are ready for deeper cultural immersion and faster-paced travel. Italy becomes less about logistics and more about experiencing food, nightlife, history, and local culture.
bologna
bologna is one of the best cities in italy for young adults. Its vibrant student population creates an energetic social scene, while its food culture offers endless opportunities for exploration. Cooking classes, wine tastings, and late-night dinners feel natural here, and the city remains compact and walkable. The drinking age in italy is 18, so your 18-year-old can get a real taste (literally and figuratively) for the rich wine culture around bologna, even enjoying wine tastings. We love leonardi for the balsamic and their lambrusco wine tasting. It is a perfect place to take college-aged kids.
puglia
puglia appeals to college-aged travelers with its mix of beaches, charming towns, and lively nightlife. Places like polignano a mare and monopoli combine beautiful scenery with a fun bar scene, making them ideal for travelers who want both relaxation and social experiences. Since puglia can be harder to get to and requires longer travel days, this is a great age to explore this region, since older teens can handle the extra time for arrival.
sicily
sicily offers an unmatched variety for young adults: ancient ruins, bustling markets, beaches, hiking, and vibrant nightlife. Cities like palermo and catania feel raw and authentic, rewarding travelers who want to dig deeper into italy’s cultural complexity. This can also be more challenging to arrive at, depending on where you come from. Since the 18-22 age is very resilient, why not travel farther and longer to explore some places you haven’t considered before?
things to consider
later nights and packed schedules can lead to fatigue.
- balancing independence with shared family experiences ensures the trip remains meaningful for everyone.
- if your kids want to experience nightlife, consider setting clear rules and expectations about drinking, driving, etc., Before they head out. Some 18-year-olds are responsible, and some get a little too carried away with the newfound alcohol freedom, so it’s a good idea to talk about it before your trip.
8 additional things to consider when traveling in italy with kids
traveling in italy with kids can be extraordinary, but it helps to go in with realistic expectations and an understanding of how italy works day to day. These are some of the most important things families should keep in mind.
best time to visit italy with kids
we’re often asked when to visit italy with kids. Of course, school schedules have to be accomodatated but here are our thoughts:
- the best time for a family holiday in italy is typically late april–june and september–october.
- the summer months (especially july and august) are considered high season, with heat, crowds, and long lines at major historical sites.
- winter can work well in northern italy, especially for ski trips in the
dolomitesand italian alps, where outdoor activities and fresh air balance sightseeing.
jet lag and arrival days
jet lag often hits children harder than adults, especially younger kids who may wake extremely early or struggle with late afternoons. Planning a very light arrival day or even two can make a huge difference. Parks, casual walks, and early dinners are far better than trying to “push through” major sightseeing on day one.
italy runs on a different schedule
italian daily rhythms are later and slower than many families are used to. Lunch often starts after 1:00 pm, and dinner rarely begins before 7:30 or 8:00 pm.
shops may close for several hours midday, especially outside major cities. Families who adapt by having larger breakfasts, extra snacks, gelato breaks, or early-evening aperitivo-style meals tend to feel far less stressed.
public transportation with kids
the italian trains are excellent, but stations aren’t always intuitive. Elevators may be small or nonexistent; platforms can be crowded; and boarding can be quick.
traveling light is one of the most important gifts you can give yourself. On local buses and metros, strollers may need to be folded, and seating isn’t guaranteed during busy hours.
walking distances add up
italy is very walkable, but that can be deceptive. Days often involve far more walking than families expect, especially in cities like rome or florence.
comfortable shoes, frequent breaks, and realistic daily plans are essential. Scheduling one main activity per day instead of three often leads to happier kids and better memories.
accommodations matter more than you think
where you stay has an outsized impact when traveling to italy with kids. Central locations reduce transit fatigue, while apartments or family rooms provide space to decompress.
properties with elevators, air conditioning, and soundproofing are especially valuable. For countryside stays, having on-site dining, outdoor space, and a pool can transform the experience from just ok to downright dreamy.
museums and sightseeing need to be curated
italy’s cultural density is unmatched, but kids don’t need to see everything. Choosing a few meaningful sites and spending time with them is far better than rushing through multiple museums. Guided tours tailored to families’ or kids’ interests often make the difference between boredom and fascination. Picking your guide wisely is crucial here!
flexibility is the secret ingredient
no matter how well you plan, something will go differently than expected. Things like weather, energy levels, crowds, and moods can change at any time. Building flexibility into your itinerary allows you to pivot without frustration.
often, the most memorable moments come from unplanned experiences such as finding a neighborhood festival, a spontaneous swim, or a long lunch that turns into an afternoon.
when families understand these realities and plan accordingly, traveling italy with kids becomes not just manageable but deeply rewarding. With thoughtful pacing, the right destinations, and a willingness to embrace italy as it is, families often find that italy isn’t just a great trip; it’s a place their kids love and dream of returning to.
planning the right pacing, building in rest days, and choosing destinations that align with your children’s developmental stage are the best ways to ensure a great time. Whether it’s your first trip or your fifth family holiday to italy, thoughtful planning makes all the difference.
frequently asked questions about traveling to italy with kids
italy is genuinely one of the most kid-friendly countries in europe, but in a cultural way rather than a convenience-driven way. Italians love children and expect them to be part of daily life.
kids are welcomed in restaurants, cafés, and public spaces, even late in the evening. That said, “kid-friendly” doesn’t always mean changing infrastructure to suit families.
for example, playgrounds may be sparse in city centers, and restaurants won’t necessarily offer kids’ menus. Families who embrace italian rhythms rather than expecting american-style accommodations tend to have the best experiences.
i love how italy treats my kids when we’re there, but i usually can’t wait to get home to our playgrounds and overall conveniences as well. If you keep in mind that italy won’t necessarily be convenient, but it will be welcoming, it will help with expectations.
italy can be challenging for strollers, especially in historic cities. Cobblestones, stairs, narrow sidewalks, and a lack of elevators are common. That doesn’t mean strollers are impossible, but they need to be chosen carefully.
lightweight, compact strollers or baby carriers are far more practical than full-size travel systems. Trains are manageable with strollers, but stations often require carrying them up or down stairs, so keep that in mind, especially if you’re solo with kids or have multiple children.
italy’s train system is excellent and generally the best option for families. High-speed trains are comfortable, efficient, and much less stressful than driving between major cities. Kids also often travel for free with a paid adult, making it more economical.
however, travel days can still be tiring for kids, especially when combined with hotel changes. In my experience as a travel planner and as a mom, fewer bases and longer stays tend to work far better than hopping from city to city every night.
often yes. While many museums offer free or discounted entry for children (especially under 18), tickets still need to be reserved in advance for popular sites such as the colosseum, the vatican museums, and the uffizi gallery. Skip-the-line tickets or guided tours are especially valuable with kids, as long waits can quickly derail the day. Consider hiring a guide who specializes in kids tours as well. They can make your experience fun instead of boring and can engage the little ones in ways you never imagined.
generally, yes. Plain pasta (called pasta in bianco, which is served with just oil and parmesan), pizza, risotto, grilled meats, and potatoes are widely available, and restaurants are usually happy to accommodate simple requests.
that said, italian menus don’t revolve around children, so flexibility helps. Ordering half portions, sharing dishes, or sticking with familiar staples early in the trip can make mealtimes smoother.
i will also add that food allergies can be tricky in italy, so if you have those as well, consider working with an expert. My son has food allergies, and truthfully, it can be a challenge, but it is also doable with the right knowledge.
there’s no single “best” age; italy works beautifully at different stages for different reasons. Toddlers benefit from the slower pace and outdoor lifestyle, while tweens and teens connect deeply with the history and culture. The key is choosing destinations and pacing that align with your children’s developmental stage and their interests. Your fashion-loving 16-year-old, for example, may think milan is the best place ever, while a 2-year-old would do much better in a countryside setting outside of florence.
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California intercontinental university highlights dba graduate dr. Tessema’s global impact in long-term care research distributed by ein presswire ca, united states, march 2, 2026 / einpresswire.Com / — california intercontinental university (ciu) proudly recognizes the achievements of dr. Yinebeb tizazu tessema, a recent graduate of its doctor of business administration (dba) program, whose research on long-term care systems for the elderly is contributing to critical conversations on policy reform, healthcare management, and sustainable business solutions.
dr. Tessema earned his doctor of business administration (dba) from ciu after a distinguished academic and professional journey spanning africa and the united states. His work reflects the mission of ciu’s accredited online dba program: to equip experienced professionals with rigorous, evidence-based knowledge that advances both organizational performance and social impact.
a career rooted in scholarship and service
before enrolling in ciu’s dba degree, dr. Tessema built an extensive career in higher education and research. He earned a bachelor of arts from bahir dar university and a master of arts from addis ababa university. He later pursued specialized training in business research and statistical methods analysis in ahmedabad, india.
throughout his career in ethiopia, he served as a secondary school teacher and later as an instructor at multiple colleges and universities. He also held leadership roles in research coordination and academic publishing, including serving as managing editor for two peer-reviewed journals: the journal of african development studies and the ethiopian journal of public management and development.
his scholarly contributions include published academic articles and the organization of national research conferences and symposia. These experiences laid a strong foundation for doctoral-level inquiry and reinforced his commitment to research-driven leadership.
today, based in seattle, washington, dr. Tessema combines entrepreneurship with academia. He manages his own small business while serving as an associate faculty member at edmonds college. For him, pursuing a dba degree was a strategic decision aligned with both business growth and academic advancement.
“my business needed stronger theoretical grounding and practical frameworks,” he explained during a recent ciu interview. “At the same time, i wanted to expand my contribution to teaching, research, and leadership in higher education.”
research addressing a global challenge
dr. Tessema’s doctoral research project, titled long-term care for the elderly in bole sub city, addis ababa: a comprehensive study of policy frameworks, operational challenges, and growth opportunities, examines the urgent need for structured long-term care (ltc) systems in sub-saharan africa, with a focus on ethiopia.
his study was motivated by several converging trends: aging populations, shifting family structures due to urbanization, limited healthcare funding, and the absence of culturally grounded, government-supported long-term care models.
the research identified significant policy and operational gaps, including inadequate infrastructure, shortages of trained professionals, and limited technological integration in elder care services. At the same time, it highlighted strategic growth opportunities through community-based care models, public-private partnerships, and the implementation of telemedicine and electronic health records.
driven by a commitment to social equity and dignity for aging populations, dr. Tessema sought to provide a foundation for informed policy reform and sustainable system improvement.
“elderly individuals have contributed to their nations for decades,” he noted. “They deserve structured support and quality care when they reach advanced age. My goal is to help create solutions that are both socially responsible and operationally viable.”
by integrating business strategy, healthcare management, and data-driven analysis, dr. Tessema developed actionable insights applicable to policymakers, healthcare administrators, and entrepreneurs.
the value of an accredited online dba program
dr. Tessema selected california intercontinental university after conducting a detailed evaluation of doctoral programs, with particular attention to research orientation, faculty expertise, and academic rigor.
he emphasized three factors that influenced his decision: flexibility, research intensity, and evidence-based learning. As a working professional managing both a business and teaching responsibilities, the structure of ciu’s accredited online dba program allowed him to advance his education without interrupting his professional commitments.
“the university is research-driven and focused on evidence-based learning,” he said. “That is very important for an academic like me who wants to publish, lead, and contribute to reputable scholarship.”
expanding impact in business and academia
looking ahead, dr. Tessema plans to expand his business operations while continuing to teach, publish, and engage in research. He views the dba degree as both a leadership credential and a platform for influence.
“business administration is a wide discipline,” he said. “It opens opportunities in finance, human resources, e-commerce, and strategy. The knowledge i gained allows me to implement new ideas and technologies in my business and in the classroom.”
his journey reflects the broader student outcomes ciu seeks to cultivate: entrepreneurial growth, academic leadership, and community impact. Graduates of the doctor of business administration (dba) program are prepared not only to lead organizations but also to shape industries and public policy through research-informed decision-making.
ciu remains committed to supporting professionals who are ready to elevate their expertise and apply it meaningfully. Through its accredited online dba program, the university continues to serve a global community of scholars and practitioners seeking to advance their careers with a dba while addressing real-world challenges.
for more information about the doctor of business administration (dba) program at california intercontinental university, visit www.Caluniversity.Edu
brenda galina
california intercontinental university
brenda.Galina@caluniversity.Edu
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| Raleigh 2026 Housing Market Hits Bottom |
| Posted on Tuesday, March 03 @ 00:01:42 PST (10 reads) | |
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2026 housing market
the raleigh housing market in 2026 is fundamentally different from past years and from the national housing market picture.
it’s been five years since the housing market completely lost its mind.
five years of people asking the same question every year: when will the market get back to normal?
in 2026, the question has changed.
it’s not when anymore.
it’s will it ever be normal again?
and the honest answer is:
it depends where you live.
because nationally, a lot of people are feeling stuck. Prices are high. Rates are high. And people are exhausted from waiting for conditions to improve.
but the raleigh housing market in 2026 doesn’t follow the national script.
in this post, i want to show you three things:
- first, the national picture: we’ll look at the real ratio of household incomes to monthly payments to get an idea of why it’s so out of balance and how high incomes would need to be or how low home prices would need to be to balance things out.
- second, we’ll look at why raleigh breaks the national mold, using actual local data; forward-looking data that shows you the pulse of the market right now compared to pre-covid days.
- and we’ll look at the economic picture in raleigh compared to the rest of the country. Some towns in raleigh are already back to a 2019 market and others… well let’s just say they aren’t. The towns that are the most economically balanced are not the ones you think they are.
why the national housing market is stuck
renowned economist elliott eisenberg had this to say about the imbalance in the housing market:
to return home buyer affordability to its pre-covid level, one of the following must happen:
- wages must rise 56%, lifting the median household wage to $132,000/year,
- the 30-year mortgage rate must fall 2.65% (assuming no resulting increase in home prices),
- or home prices need to slide 35%.
or it could be a combination of those things.
for example, a 19% rise in wages would mean rates would only need to fall to 3.85%, combined with home prices falling 12%.
why the raleigh housing market in 2026 is different
but this isn’t the reality of the housing market in the raleigh area. I went city by city applying eisenberg’s metrics to get the same ratio of household income to the median home cost in that city. And i found a pretty shocking imbalance in some cities but not others. Even the unbalanced cities are not nearly as bad as the national picture but they are imbalanced.
all of that data is below, but first let’s get some context.
the three metrics to watch
there are three metrics i like to look at to help me understand where the market is headed: the flow of the market, pricing power, and urgency.
what i’m calling “flow” is the ratio of new listings to new pending sales.
a lot of real estate analysts look at something different called the absorption rate, which is the ratio of all listings on the market, to the number of sales in a month. When i look at new to pending sales i am only looking at the number of listings that went active that month and the number of sales that went pending that month.
so what’s the difference?
the absorption rate is this: if you have 500 homes on the market and 100 sell in a month, it’ll take 5 months to sell all the houses. But the truth is, not all the houses are going to sell because not all of them are a product that buyers want.
but here’s what i look at: in january in a particular town, 487 homes came onto the market. Also in january, 339 homes went under contract in less than 7 days. So 70% of homes go pending in a week. Even in january. But the other 30% sit there and each month we add a new group to them of dusty listings in bad condition that nobody wants.
and so if we look at the absorption rate, it says we have 3 months of listings on the market. And a buyer might think “oh, there is plenty to choose from,” when in reality, all the good homes that are priced well are going in 7 days. I want to give you a realistic picture of what the market is really doing.
so let’s start with the flow of the market.
#1 flow
in january 2026 in wake county, 1672 homes came onto the market and 1298 went pending within 30 days. That’s a 78% listing-to-pending ratio.
last january the listing to pending ratio was 72%.
in 2019, a pre-covid, normal market… it was 83%.
so what does that tell us?
it tells us that the homes that buyers actually want are still getting absorbed very quickly. Homes are selling faster now than they were last year. And they are selling more slowly than they were before covid.
now that doesn’t mean everything is flying off the shelves. We still have those dusty listings. We still have homes sitting in poor condition or overpriced or dated layouts that people don’t like.
but if 78% of new listings are going under contract in the first month, that is not what a collapsing market looks like.
if the listing to pending ratio was the only metric we looked at, we might think the market was very competitive. But some of the news you’ve been hearing about the slower market is true. Now let’s look at pricing power.
# 2: pricing power
in 2026, 9.2% of homes are closing above list price.
last year it was 12.7%.
in 2019 it was 19.5%.
in 2026 the number of competitive sales, where people bid over the list price has dropped to half of what it was before covid.
that’s important.
because it shows that the market is leaning more towards a buyers market than it was before covid. What’s also interesting is that these numbers look eerily similar to what the raleigh housing market looked like not in 2019, but in 2009-2012, which was the bottom of the market after the 2008 crash. In january, over list offers percentages were:
- jan 2007 – 14.5%
- jan 2008 – 13.5%
- jan 2009 – 11.2
- jan 2010 – 12%
- jan 2011 – 8.9%
- jan 2012 – 14.8%
while pre-2008 didn’t have nearly the build up of frenzy as we did during covid, the wintertime dynamics are looking similar.
now let’s look at the percentage of original list price sellers are receiving.
in 2026, sellers are receiving about 95% of their original asking price.
last year it was 96.6%.
in 2019 it was 97.4%.
so yes, there is more negotiating happening than there was pre-covid.
if we compare this to several january’s after the 2008 crash, there were multiple years where the percent of list price received was around 91% in january sales.
even though the percentage of over list offers is similar to what we saw post 2008, we’re not seeing the same kind of price discounting as we were then. It will be interesting to see what happens as we go through spring, but as it stands now, the lack of inventory is still protective of housing prices. Post 2008 we had a glut of inventory. But today, that isn’t the case.
# 3: days on market / urgency
the third thing i look at is days on market.
in 2026, homes are sitting about 46 days.
last year it was 37.
in 2019 it was 27.
so yes — homes are taking longer to sell than they did before covid.
that’s true.
but the real question isn’t, “are homes slower than 2021?”
of course they are.
the real question is: are they deteriorating?
and 46 days is not deterioration. Post 2008 the average days on market in january ranged from 90-100 days. Our current market is still in the range of balance, not inventory piling up or distress.
when we look at all of this data together, this tells me that
- the homes that are priced correctly and presented well are still moving.
- the homes that are overpriced or dated are sitting.
there is still a demand for housing, the market is just sorting properties into desirable and not desirable.
so if our local data looks like a healthy market, why does the national picture feel so broken?
jobs
one of the reasons the 2026 raleigh housing market remains relatively calm here when other areas struggle is due to our very healthy economy. As i’ve said in other videos, raleigh’s economy is very diversified, offering a lot of buffering and resilience from economic shifts. Technology, higher education, biopharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and financial services all have a meaningful footprint here — so we’re not dependent on one single industry to carry the region.
when one sector cools, another often continues hiring. That diversification helps keep unemployment lower than the national average and supports steady wage growth, which in turn stabilizes housing demand even when interest rates are higher.
according to the wall street journal, in 2026 raleigh is the #1 city in the us where college graduates are actually landing jobs. Also, raleigh’s labor market remains tighter than the national average, with the unemployment rate hovering around 3.0–3.6% locally, on a relatively flat trajectory, compared to 4.4% nationally, an upward trajectory according to the bureau of labor statistics. That reflects stronger hiring conditions here than in much of the country.
while the u.S. Economy added about 584,000 jobs in 2025, far below the growth of 2 million jobs seen in the previous year, the raleigh area continued to see positive employment momentum with a roughly 1.4% over-the-year increase in jobs in the metro area, again showing stronger local job growth relative to the national trend.
and if you took all of this information i have shared so far, you would think the entire triangle is doing incredibly and we have no problems.
but you would be wrong.
affordability benchmarks in the triangle
there are massive swings in how balanced the housing market is from city to city.
remember the economist from the beginning of the post who said wages would need to rise 56% nationally for housing costs to get back to 2019 ratios? I decided to apply the same affordability math to local cities and towns here in the triangle.
i used a pre-covid affordability benchmark of roughly 4× household income, and no assumed drops or rises in home prices or changes to interest rates. For the towns that haven’t yet gotten back to precovid affordability, i assumed a 3.5% annual median household income increase to determine how long it would take to reach a balanced income to housing price ratio. And this is what i found.
cary, apex and holly springs have the highest home prices but also the highest incomes. Clayton and zebulon have the lowest home prices but also the lowest incomes and the longest time to balance assuming a 3.5% income increase per year. But there is more to the story. The 2026 raleigh housing market isn’t monolithic.
raleigh – estimated time to pre-covid balance: ~5 years
- — median home price: $458,000
- — balanced income: ? $114,500
- — current income: ? $96,000
- — gap to equilibrium: ~19%
cary – estimated time to balance: ~5 years
- — median home price: $612,000
- — balanced income: ? $153,000
- — current income: ? $129,000
- — gap to equilibrium: ~18%
apex – estimated time to balance: ~2 years
- — median home price: $615,000
- — balanced income: ? $154,000
- — current income: ? $138,000
- — gap to equilibrium: ~11%
holly springs – estimated time to balance: ~4 years
- — median home price: $606,000
- — balanced income: ? $151,500
- — current income: ? $132,000
- — gap to equilibrium: ~14%
fuquay-varina – essentially balanced with one year of normal wage growth
- — median home price: $453,000
- — balanced income: ? $113,250
- — current income: ? $111,000
- — gap to equilibrium: ~2%
wendell – estimated time to balance: ~1 year
- — median price: $387,500
- — balanced income: ? $96,900
- — current income: ? $94,000
- — gap: ~3%
clayton – estimated time to balance: ~7 years
- — median price: $364,000
- — balanced income: ? $91,000
- — current income: ? $73,000
- — gap: ~25%
zebulon – estimated time to balance: ~9 years
- — median price: $350,000
- — balanced income: ? $87,500
- — current income: ? $59,000
- — gap: ~33%
explaining all that data
so how are incomes so high in cary and apex but also so far from a balanced market and how are the areas with the cheapest housing the furthest from a balanced market? It seems a bit counter intuitive, but it actually makes sense.
income is not the same as net worth
the highest priced areas are out of balance, even though they have higher incomes as well. But here’s the thing. Ferraris aren’t affordable.
but as long as there is a segment of the population who can afford them, the market can support the price. Just having high prices doesn’t mean the market is out of balance. Unaffordable for some? Of course. The question is, are there enough people who can afford a ferrari for the number of ferraris made? Or in our case, are there enough buyers who can afford the expensive homes in the cary market?
here’s the thing… using the median income to determine affordability, doesn’t take into account people whose net worth is high but still make the median income.
so how can their net worth become so high on the median income?
the impact of relocation buyers
there’s a few ways but the two i have seen play into our situation are these: home equity in higher cost of living areas and stock portfolios that have surged. While relocation moves are not as high as they were during the pandemic, north carolina was a center for relocation long before 2020. People move from washington dc, san francisco, new york, seattle, los angeles.
according to the national movers survey, north carolina is still in the top 10 states for inbound moves. People come here because there are jobs in their fields and they can have a really nice quality of life at a much more affordable price. So if you sell a home in san francisco that has appreciated in value over the years. And you have a big chunk to put down on a cheaper but much nicer home here, the cost of housing isn’t as large a percentage of income as it is if you’re doing a typical conventional loan with 10% down. This makes the debt to income much more affordable.
another way net worth is making housing more affordable… people even with moderate incomes may use their retirement or other investments to buy down the cost of a home, making it cheaper on a monthly basis.
or sometimes they get paid partially in company stock.
this gives them resources to buy down the cost of housing, again, so their income isn’t stretched as much when buying a home. Stocks have done incredibly well over the last few years so, even though food and housing prices are more expensive, many people have more money at their finger tips and it’s allowing home prices to not drop to the extent that some people think they should be if they are just looking at income to housing debt ratios.
and this really isn’t always “wealthy” people. Lots of people who are solidly middle class have been able to take advantage of the increasing stock market and home values. This market is primarily harder for those who have never invested or first time buyers, but those who have stayed in markets for 10 years or more, are still buying houses. Especially if they are willing to relocate.
census data lags population change
the story is actually similar on the east side, but coming from a different group of people.
incomes in clayton and zebulon are based on the 2020 census. But the population has exploded on the east side, and it’s messing with the numbers.
since 2020, zebulon has grown by 34% from a population of 7000 to a population of 10,500. Homes here aren’t being built for the current population. Zebulon’s primary sources of income are administrative assistant work and construction work. The average general construction worker makes about 40,000 a year. Administrative assistants make less than that… about 33,000. And no these homes aren’t being built for them because they can’t afford these homes.
these homes are being built for relocators who work in professional roles with salaries much higher than many of the locals and they can afford these homes. I think the census data the next time around will show much higher salaries. Yes, the census data was also impacting salary accuracy in raleigh, but the tiny population on the east side skews the data even more.
the growth of the 55+ market
another market that is having an impact on housing prices in clayton is the 55+ market.
dell webb is a 55+ community with a total of 1500 new homes in the community. Most, if not all, of these homes are well above the median home price in clayton, and many of the homes are bought with cash from sales in other higher priced metros.
the retiree’s incomes are not necessarily well above the median income, but their homes are well above the median home price for the area.
consider this. Since the pandemic, americans have gotten wealthier on paper not just because home values jumped, but because stock and other financial assets climbed too. Federal reserve data shows total household net worth has grown significantly above pre-covid levels, with median household net worth rising roughly from about $136,500 in 2019 to around $176,500 by 2022 as home equity and financial assets increased.
what that means is this: a lot of buyers coming here aren’t buying with just salary dollars. They’re drawing on built-up equity and investments — whether from selling a home in a higher-priced market or from gains in the stock market — and that softens the monthly cost burden even when sticker prices look high.
debt to income no longer tells the true story of housing availability.
net worth is propping up home prices and creating a dividing line between who can buy and who can’t.
it’s confusing the conversation around whether the housing market is sustainable as it currently stands. But in raleigh, a variety of home prices allows a greater portion of the buyer pool to get into the housing market, softening the wealth dynamic, continuing to make it a great place to live and build a home. |
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| PLAYOFF BASKETBALL: Three prep teams head to state tournaments |
| Posted on Tuesday, March 03 @ 00:01:42 PST (12 reads) | |
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Playoff basketball: three prep teams head to state tournaments
published 4:45 pm monday, march 2, 2026
port angeles — three olympic peninsula prep basketball teams and two college teams begin play in the state tournaments at the yakima sundome and spokane arena this week, with the neah bay girls going for their fourth state 1b state championship.
port angeles girls
port angeles, 18-7, is the no. 12 seed in the 2a girls tournament to be held in yakima. The roughriders will play no. 5 seed archibishop thomas murphy (18-5) at 2:15 p.M. Thursday. This is a loser-out game. If the riders win, they play no. 3 seed prosser (19-2) at 12:15 p.M. Thursday and then would play again friday in either the winners’ or the consolation brackets.
the riders made it to yakima by holding off a late rally by renton in the state regionals 51-39. After mikkiah stevens hit a 3-pointer with four minutes left in the game to make it 46-30, it appeared port angeles had the game in hand, but renton responded with two quick 3-pointers and a three-point play to cut the lead to 46-39.
the riders went 5-for-6 from the free-throw line over the final two minutes with becca manson going 4-for-4. Teanna clark made three 3-pointers in the first half and scored 16 points by halftime.
neah bay girls
neah bay, 21-2, remains the no. 1 seed at the state 1b tournament, but the red devils had a close call against their old rival lummi in the state regionals.
lummi actually had a 41-40 lead inside of a minute of that game, but the red devils’ angel halttunen hit a clutch basket with 45 seconds left to give neah bay a lead it wouldn’t surrender. Neah bay went on to win 43-41.
neah bay, which is also ranked no. 1 in ratings percentage index, moved straight to the state quarterfinals with the hard-fought win over lummi. The red devils will face the winner of no. 7 pateros (17-6) and no 10 pe ell (16-7) at 5:30 p.M. Thursday. Win or lose, the red devils will play friday, either in the consolation bracket at 12:15 p.M. Or the state semifinals at 7:15 p.M.
neah bay boys
the neah bay boys lost their regional game 64-51 against almira-coulee-hartline on saturday, but since they were a no. 7 seed, they remain alive in the state playoffs and go to spokane. The red devils just have to play an extra game.
neah bay plays in a round of 12 game against no. 10 seed sunnyside christian at 10:30 a.M. Wednesday in a loser-out game. If the red devils win, they move on to double elimination and will face no. 1 seed lummi at 10:30 a.M. Thursday. Win or lose, they will remain alive for a game friday, either in the state semifinals at 3:45 p.M. Or the consolation bracket at 9 a.M.
peninsula college
the peninsula college women won their fifth straight north region championship last week — and their 54th straight north region game — and as expected are a no. 1 seed. The pirates (22-4) will play the no. 4 seed out of the east region, treasure valley (18-10), at noon saturday. If the pirates win, they would play the winner of umpqua (21-8) and south puget sound (19-7) at 2 p.M. Sunday in the elite eight.
the men qualified as the no. 4 seed out of the north. The pirates (7-22) got a bit of a break in their seeding as they avoid no. 1-ranked everett, no. 2-ranked green river and no. 4-ranked umpqua in their opening game. They will play treasure valley (16-9), the east region champion, at 2 p.M. Wednesday. While treasure valley did win the east, the cardinal went 3-8 outside of their region.
if the pirates win, they play the winner of clark (17-12) and lower columbia (20-6) at 2 p.M. Thursday in an elite eight matchup.
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| Texas Hires Former Kentucky Coach Mark Stoops as Assistant |
| Posted on Tuesday, March 03 @ 00:01:42 PST (8 reads) | |
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In its bid to win its first national championship, the texas football program is bringing in some high-powered help.
according to horns27.Com’s chip brown, longhorns head coach steve sarkisian has hired former kentucky head coach mark stoops, the 2018 sec coach of the year.
stoops was fired on december 1 after 13 seasons.
“breaking: texas has hired former kentucky head coach mark stoops as a special assistant to steve sarkisian, a source close to the situation told horns247,” brown wrote on his official x account on monday.
texas opened the 2025 season as the nation’s preseason no. 1 team but went 10-3 and failed to make the college football playoff after making it for the 1st time in 2024.
as part of his dismissal, stoops received a $38 million buyout from kentucky.
“stoops’ hiring as a special assistant comes on the heels of sarkisian adding a few former assistant coaches at other programs to the longhorns’ staff as analysts, including former michigan co-offensive coordinator/tight ends coach steve casula, former michigan special teams coordinator jb brown and former florida receivers coach billy gonzales,” brown wrote on monday. |
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| Windsors Reed Thyne setting basketball records at Colorado Mesa - CBS Colorado |
| Posted on Tuesday, March 03 @ 00:01:42 PST (11 reads) | |
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Whether its scoring or rebounding, olivia reed thyne legacy at colorado mesa is cemented. This season, the senior from windsor high school has broken the rocky mountain athletic conferences 23-year-old all-time scoring record and its 41-year-old all-time rebounding record.
coming into mesa, i knew it would be a great experience but i didnt really know everything that was in store for me, said reed thyne. Im so blessed and thankful for everything that has happened.
cbs colorado asked mesa head coach taylor wagner is it fair to say shes the best womens player ever in the rmac?
shes been awesome, wagner said. I wasnt here in the early, early days of the rmac but shes done so good. She probably impacted her team more than anybody ive ever seen.
surprised, no, said reed thynes dad houston regarding her record setting career. But at the same time was it the expectation? Absolutely not.
her dads confidence comes from fathers knowing best. Houston is an assistant basketball coach at northern colorado. So sure he taught her the xs and os but olivia credits him for much more than that.
my dad is very important to me and such a role model, reed thyne said. He reminds me constantly that im more than a basketball player and that my value isnt solely in basketball and thats why i get to play so free.
when you hear that how does it make you feel? Cbs colorados eric christensen asked coach reed.
emotional, he stated. As a coach i never wanted her to think that being a coachs daughter would be our defining relationship.
basketball isnt just a father-daughter affair. Mom leah also played in college. But its her determination after her playing days thats set quite an example.
when our kids were little my wife got masters degree on weekends while working a full-time job, reed exclaimed. My wife is a breast cancer survivor and was going to radiation every morning at 7 a.M. And never missed a day of work. My wifes example i think has been very impactful for olivia.
dad and mom have watched olivia set just about every record there is except one. A family record. Houston once scored 46 points in a single game. Olivias career high? 45.
is that one point a source of contention -- what does that mean to the family? Christensen asked olivia.
i remember after i scored 45, going home and asking and im sure he made some funny comment towards me, olivia recalled.
it was kind of a joke when she had that 45 point game, said reed. I let it all set and about 3 or 4 days later i dropped a text in the family thread reminding the family that she had scored the second most points.
so whos the better player, christensen asked coach wagner, who played college basketball with olivias dad.
olivia, her dads good, broke the single game scoring record at otero -- but olivia has it all.
and thats been on display long before the senior arrived at mesa. But like all good things, it will soon come to an end.
its so surreal, said reed thyne. I try not to think about it too much, it breaks my heart.
olivias season may not end soon. The fourth ranked mavericks have won 27 games in a row and have their sights set on a national championship.
eric christensen eric christensen is the managing editor of sports for cbs news colorado. Share you story ideas with him by sending an email to yourreporter@cbs.Com.
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| Kansas State Football: Texas A&M Film - Creating Space | Bring On The Cats |
| Posted on Tuesday, March 03 @ 00:01:42 PST (11 reads) | |
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Hey everyone, it’s been a minute since i’ve written anything about football, and i thought today would be a nice opportunity to put out something positive. I’ve been going through a couple of texas a&m games last season, mainly looking at position groups for the offense, but every now and then, i come across a play that’s too good not to share with y’all.
kansas state football: texas a&m film - creating space
drew takes a look at how collin klein broke tendencies to create big plays for texas a&m.
this is one such instance.
the thing that excites me the most about having coach klein back in manhattan is the way he sets up plays throughout the game. He’ll run a play in the first quarter that helps set up a crucial play late in the game. That’s what happens on this play in the fourth quarter of texas a&m’s shootout road victory over notre dame.
the play
it’s second and seven, texas a&m is down six with 2:18 remaining on the clock.
texas a&m goes with four wide receivers, a running back, and a tight end. The tight end (orange circle) goes in motion, and the notre dame safety (red square) follows him, indicating that the fighting irish are in man coverage.
check out how far the wide receiver (green triangle) is off the line of scrimmage. The notre dame corner comes over, again, indicating man coverage, and they are pretty sure what a&m is running on this play based on the formation.
namely, a quick-hitting wide receiver screen to the bunch formation at the bottom of the screen with the motion tight end utilized as the lead blocker, as you can see in the below screenshot.
the notre dame safety sees the wide receiver screen coming and thinks, “i’m about to shoot this gap, light up the wide receiver, and do the viral tiktok dance i’ve been working on all week.”
that’s a reasonable thing to think, because it looks like the screen is coming, and if a&m throws it, the safety is going to be in perfect position to blow it up. Notice him already moving towards the line of scrimmage before the snap. He wants to time it up so he’s crossing the line of scrimmage when the ball is in the air and catches the blocker flat-footed. It’s possible he’s looking to pick this pass off.
here’s the problem: he’s looking in the wrong direction.
nothing going on at the bottom of the screen matters on this play. Texas a&m doesn’t need another 4-yard wide receiver screen; it needs an explosive play. Collin klein uses his tendency to throw the screen when he moves the tight end to the bunch formation against notre dame when he breaks it on the most important drive of the game.
the play is a slant to the slot receiver (blue circle) at the top of the screen. That slot receiver happens to be 5’9”, 165-pound speed demon mario craver. Everything that is happening in the bunch formation at the bottom is for show. Klein needs the safety to come up so craver has room to run.
look at all of the space in the middle of the field. The linebacker is mostly there to spy the a&m quarterback. Craver gets inside on his route (double slants to the top of the screen), and because the notre dame strong safety is crashing the non-existent wide receiver screen, there is nothing but green grass across the field.
this wasn’t even a particularly good throw from the a&m quarterback (not a rare occurrence in college station last season), but the play is drawn up so well that the receiver has enough time to slow down, catch the ball, and then accelerate again. If he hits craver in stride, this might go the distance. Check out the bottom of the screen. Collin klein blocked notre dame’s safety with his play call. He jumped a non-existent screen pass, and a&m used the space he vacated to get its wide receiver running across the field to daylight.
the slant across the middle isn’t anything special when you pair it with the wide receiver screen multiple times in one game, and then break that tendency when it matters most. Good things happen. That requires patience and forethought. You may have to burn a wide receiver screen early in the game in order to set the hook, but that’s what makes klein special as a play caller. He may give you the same look 10 times, run it the planned way 9 times, and then run the counter on the 10th attempt.
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