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Miami Herald
6 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
HBCU Great Hired to Restore Historic HS Football Program
T.W. Andrews High School in High Point, NC, is turning to a local HBCU legend from nearby Greensboro to bring back its football glory. The Red Raiders were once dominant in North Carolina high school football and are tapping into a pipeline of Aggie excellence in their push to reclaim elite status. The school announced hiring former North Carolina A&T standout Doug Brown as its new athletics director. Brown, a product of nearby Ragsdale High and a former All-MEAC receiver for the Aggies, will return to his hometown with championship DNA and a mission to restore a proud program. "I am honored to join Andrews High School in this role," Brown said. "As a native of this community and a product of Guilford County Schools. I'm passionate about creating opportunities for young people to grow, compete, and succeed." Brown's hire is more than symbolic-it's strategic. He brings big-game experience from both the high school and HBCU levels. Brown lit up scoreboards at Ragsdale before setting records at A&T. His Aggie resume includes 99 receptions, 1,684 yards, 10 touchdowns, and a MEAC championship under Hall of Fame coach Bill Hayes. His 202-yard performance against South Carolina State remains the single-game receiving record in Aggie history. In addition to his athletic legacy, Brown has stayed close to the program through the media. He's been a longtime contributor to Blue Death Valley, a leading North Carolina A&T fan site, where he served as co-host of the talk show "Inside the Valley." His media work gave him a platform to engage with alumni and offer insight into the program's trajectory, skills that now translate into leadership off the field. Doug Brown isn't coming alone, either. Joining him on staff as an offensive analyst is another Andrews and A&T legend: Marquell Cartwright. A 2-AA state champion and Mr. 2AA Football at Andrews, Cartwright was a walking highlight reel in high school. Rushing for 2,650 yards and 38 touchdowns in his senior year alone. He carried that momentum into college, where he stepped into Tarik Cohen's shoes and carved out his own HBCU legacy. Over his final two seasons at A&T, he tallied 2,149 rushing yards, 21 touchdowns, and an MVP performance in the 2017 Celebration Bowl. "I've always wanted to go back and help out however I can," Cartwright said of returning to Andrews. "It ain't no better place to get my first experience at than the place where it all started for me." The moves signal a culture shift at Andrews. Once a football factory that claimed four state championships and produced 11 NFL players, including Hall of Famer Ted Brown, the program has struggled with consistency in recent years. After a dominant stretch in the early 2010s, highlighted by title runs in 2013 and 2015, Andrews has faded from statewide prominence. But the ingredients for a comeback are all here. Andrews plays its home games at the 10,000-seat A.J. Simeon Stadium, the largest in High Point. Its history is decorated with legendary coaches and players, and its recent appointment of Mook Reynolds as head football coach solidifies the school's intent to rebuild the right way. Reynolds, a former 4-star recruit and two-time state champion at Northern Guilford. The Guilford County native starred at Virginia Tech under Frank Beamer and Bud Foster. Showcasing versatility and toughness at whip linebacker and defensive back. After an impressive college career, Reynolds turned to coaching, most recently serving as the defensive coordinator at Southeast Alamance. His unit allowed just 3.4 points per game last season. 'I am thrilled to join the T.W. Andrews community and bring my passion for football, leadership, and mentorship to the students and athletes here,' said Coach Reynolds. 'I look forward to building a strong and successful program that will not only develop talented football players but also foster character and discipline that will serve them on and off the field.' Like its HBCU counterparts at North Carolina A&T-which recently brought back running backs coach-turned-head coach Shawn Gibbs to lead its own resurgence-Andrews is leaning into its identity. The message is clear: championship culture starts with people who know what winning looks like. "We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Doug Brown to the Andrews family," said principal Darell Baker. "His experience as a high-performing student-athlete and his commitment to excellence both on and off the field make him the ideal leader." The pieces are falling into place with Reynolds leading the way, Cartwright bringing championship experience to the offense, and Doug Brown overseeing the vision. The Red Raiders are no longer just hoping to return to the top-they plan on it. And with HBCU football roots running deep through the halls of T.W. Andrews High School, this return to prominence might be the beginning of a new era in High Point. The post HBCU Great Hired to Restore Historic HS Football Program appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
North Carolina A&T makes historic coaching hire
The post North Carolina A&T makes historic coaching hire appeared first on ClutchPoints. North Carolina A&T has made a historic hire that looks to further grow the trajectory of their golf program. The institution announced Tuesday the hiring of Mesha Levister as the new director of both the men's and women's golf programs. With the hire, Levister becomes the first female head coach of a men's varsity sport at A&T and the first woman to lead the women's golf program. Advertisement 'I am excited to, first off, be coming back to my great home state,' Levister said in a statement. 'That's always the first thing in mind, to be close to family and close to friends and in a great place – the Triad area. The Triad area is a great place for golf, too, so in all honesty, I'm honored and incredibly excited to join North Carolina A&T.' North Carolina A&T Director of Athletics Earl M. Hilton III also commented on her hire, saying, 'Mesha Levister has established herself as a pioneer throughout her life and certainly in the world of golf. We look forward to having her join our team in Aggie Athletics. She knows golf, the area, and is passionate about academic and athletic accomplishments.' Levister's resume boasts a remarkable legacy in the golfing world. From starting her career at North Carolina Central as the lone female on the men's golf team and later serving as a coach, to earning the 2004 Virginia Women's Amateur title as the first African American to achieve the feat, Levister has consistently broken boundaries. After turning professional in 2006, she spent three seasons on the LPGA Futures Tour (now the Epson Tour), competing globally and securing multiple top-10 finishes. She transitioned to coaching with notable success. During a three-year stint at Prairie View A&M University (2022-2025), Levister earned SWAC Women's Golf Coach of the Year honors in 2023 and led her teams to significant academic and athletic achievements. Her tenure there saw nine players receive All-SWAC honors while maintaining a high standard in academics, with the men's team consistently achieving a GPA of 3.1 or higher. Related: Six HBCUs partner to create first virtual university Related: David Banner and other notable alumni of Southern University
Miami Herald
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
NCAT hires first ever female coach to lead men's program
North Carolina A&T State University, a proud HBCU, has named Mesha Levister as the new director of men's and women's golf. Director of Athletics Earl M. Hilton III announced the hire on Thursday. Levister is the third director in program history and the first woman to lead A&T's golf programs. She also becomes the first female head coach of a men's varsity sport at A&T. "I'm excited to return to my home state of North Carolina," Levister said. "Being close to family, friends, and coaching in the Triad-a great golf community-is an incredible opportunity. I'm honored to join North Carolina A&T and look forward to leading these teams with purpose, passion, and integrity." Levister played golf at North Carolina Central University, another respected HBCU. She helped launch the women's golf program there in 2020. She later thrived at Prairie View A&M University. In 2023, she led the Panthers to a second-place finish at the SWAC Championship and earned SWAC Women's Golf Coach of the Year. She coached nine All-SWAC players and maintained a 3.1 GPA or higher for the men's team. This past season Prairie View A&M concluded the tournament with a team score of +144, placing them just behind leaders Alabama State, Southern, and Bethune-Cookman. This spring, Prairie View also finished fourth in the prestigious PGA Works Collegiate Championships. "Coach Levister is a trailblazer in the golf community," Hilton said. "We are thrilled to welcome her to Aggie Athletics." Levister's golf journey began early. In 2004, she became the first African American to win the Virginia Women's Amateur. That same year, she was named VSGA Golfer of the Year. She later joined the LPGA Futures Tour and competed worldwide before moving into coaching. "My coaching philosophy is built on service and accountability," Levister said. "I am committed to developing student-athletes on and off the course." The post NCAT hires first ever female coach to lead men's program appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Miami Herald
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
North Carolina A&T sweeps conference track championship
GREENSBORO, NC - North Carolina A&T captured the 2025 Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship in dominant fashion, scoring 177 points to claim their first outdoor league title since winning the MEAC in 2021. The event was hosted at A&T's Marcus T. Johnson Track, where the Aggies overcame early concerns and surged past Monmouth (141 points) and William & Mary (115 points) to take the crown. The championship performance completed a sweep of the 2025 CAA indoor and outdoor titles for the Aggie men and marked the program's seventh outdoor conference championship overall. Despite scoring no points in the 110-meter hurdles-an event A&T had dominated in recent years-the team rebounded strongly with standout performances across the board. A\&T won six events on Thursday, including the 400m, 800m, 400m hurdles, shot put, triple jump, and the 4x400m relay. In the 400m, the Aggies swept the top four spots, led by sophomore Xzaviah Taylor's personal-best 46.01. Taylor also captured the 400m hurdles title in 51.07, finishing just ahead of his twin brother Isaiah Taylor. The field events were just as crucial. Senior Brayden Hodgest led a 1-2-3 sweep in the shot put with a winning throw of 57'9.5". He also placed third in the discus behind Carlos Alexander and Alex Henry, who finished second and fourth, respectively. Junior Dyimond Walker and Dawson Grogan went 1-2 in the 800m with both recording personal bests. North Carolina A&T then closed the meet by winning the 4x400m relay in 3:07.49, capping off a statement performance on their home track. With dominant depth in the sprints and throws, North Carolina A&T's championship run affirmed its status as a CAA powerhouse on the rise. The post North Carolina A&T sweeps conference track championship appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Constellium SE (CSTM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Revenue Growth Amidst Market Challenges
Revenue: $2 billion, up 5% compared to Q1 2024. Net Income: $38 million, compared to $22 million in Q1 2024. Adjusted EBITDA: $186 million, including a $46 million positive non-cash impact from metal price lag. Adjusted EBITDA (excluding metal price lag): $140 million, compared to $160 million in Q1 2024. Free Cash Flow: Negative $3 million, impacted by $27 million from Valais flood recovery. Share Repurchase: $15 million returned to shareholders through repurchase of 1.4 million shares. Leverage: 3.3 times at the end of Q1 2025. Shipments: 372,000 tons, down 2% compared to Q1 2024. A&T Segment Adjusted EBITDA: $75 million, down 14% year-over-year. P&AR Segment Adjusted EBITDA: $60 million, up 25% year-over-year. AS&I Segment Adjusted EBITDA: $16 million, down 50% year-over-year. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Sign with CSTM. Release Date: April 30, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Constellium SE (NYSE:CSTM) reported a strong safety performance with a recordable case rate of 1.02 per million hours worked. Revenue increased by 5% to $2 billion compared to the first quarter of 2024, driven by higher metal prices. Net income rose to $38 million, up from $22 million in the first quarter of the previous year. The company generated a positive free cash flow of $3 billion, aligning with expectations. Constellium SE (NYSE:CSTM) successfully resumed normal operations at its Valais site, which had been impacted by a flood, resulting in a lower cost structure. Shipments decreased by 2% to 372,000 tons compared to the first quarter of 2024, due to lower shipments in A&T and AS&I segments. Adjusted EBITDA, excluding metal price lag, was $140 million, down from $160 million in the previous year. The company faced a foreign exchange headwind of $4 million and a negative impact of $10 million from the Valais flood. The automotive segment experienced a 15% decrease in shipments due to weakness in both North America and Europe. The aerospace segment faced a 14% decrease in adjusted EBITDA due to lower shipments and continued supply chain challenges. Q: Can you elaborate on what drove the first quarter results ahead of expectations? A: Jean-Marc Germain, CEO, highlighted strong performance at the Muscle Shoals plant and progress on the Vision '25 cost reduction and operating efficiencies program as key drivers. Jack Guo, CFO, added that the A&T business unit performed better than expected due to improved cost control and timing of higher-margin volumes. Q: Is the aerospace inventory issue resolved? A: Jean-Marc Germain, CEO, stated that while Constellium's inventories are under control, the aerospace supply chain is still struggling to ramp up, with challenges expected to persist throughout the year. Q: What is the outlook for the aerospace and automotive markets in the coming quarters? A: Jean-Marc Germain, CEO, expects aerospace to remain choppy but believes progress is sustainable. For automotive, the outlook is uncertain due to tariffs, but Constellium's conservative guidance reflects current market conditions. Q: How are tariffs impacting Constellium's costs and opportunities? A: Jean-Marc Germain, CEO, explained that tariffs present both challenges and opportunities. The company faces a $20 million cost impact from Canadian extrusions but is working on pass-throughs and cost mitigation. Tariffs also create opportunities by making domestic production more competitive. Q: How should we think about scrap spreads and their impact on Constellium's financials? A: Jean-Marc Germain, CEO, noted that while scrap spreads have improved, the company smooths the impact through annual and quarterly contracts. Current spreads are better, providing a positive impact included in the guidance. Q: What is the impact of Airbus increasing production at its Alabama facility? A: Jean-Marc Germain, CEO, stated that increased production would be positive for Constellium, as their contract with Airbus is requirements-driven, leading to more volumes and potential benefits. Q: What are the prospects for European defense demand and TID markets? A: Jean-Marc Germain, CEO, mentioned positive signs in European defense demand, with increased inventories and production readiness. Long-term prospects depend on the implementation of increased defense spending plans. Q: How is Constellium managing the current market uncertainties? A: Jean-Marc Germain, CEO, emphasized the company's focus on cost control, seizing opportunities, and building a stronger company to navigate through market challenges. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
