Good Morning, Trojans. After an amazing track and field season, the team is gaining even more talent on the coaching staff for next season.

What else do we have for you in today's edition of The Three Torches? Check it out below!

👟 New staff member
🏀 Learn about a new Trojan
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼  Welcome! The track and field team hired a new staff member! Dino Dodig will be the new assistant coach for jumps. He recently spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach for Arizona Track and Field. At the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championships, he coached three athletes to All-American honors. Additionally, he coached a new freshman record for Arizona in the women's triple jump during the season.

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🔼 Fresh Moves. Get to know freshman men’s basketball player Adonis James Ratliff.

Today’s Top Tier Performance presented by ARCO is the women’s volleyball team! In 2025, the Trojans had an overall record of 25-7. They were 15-5 in conference play, 15-4 at home and 9-2 away. The women went to their fourth-straight NCAA Tournament.

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Countdown!

How many days until the first football game of the season?

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 64 days!

⚔️ Have a great Friday, everyone!