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CSUB hires Rapp; honors for McDonald and Parker; Train Robbers updates

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 1:02 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

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Summary

Cal State Bakersfield appointed Bethany Rapp as associate athletic director for administration, aiming to improve internal processes within the department. Freshman outfielder Landon McDonald of Bakersfield College has been recognized for his accomplishments this season, earning selections to multiple All-Region and All-America teams after leading the state with a.492 batting average. Additionally, CSUB sprinter Makiah Parker was named 2026 Big West Women’s Track Athlete of the Year, marking a notable achievement in the program's history. Meanwhile, the Bakersfield Train Robbers are looking to break a two-game losing streak with home games in the Pecos League.

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Key Details

•Bethany Rapp joins CSUB as associate athletic director for administration.
•Landon McDonald leads California with.492 batting average.
•Makiah Parker named Big West Women's Track Athlete of the Year.
•The Train Robbers aim to snap a two-game losing streak at home.

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1:02 AMYahoo Sports — CSUB hires Rapp as an athletics admin; more honors for BC's McDonald, CSUB's Parker; Train Robbers

What they're saying

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Cal State Bakersfield has hired Bethany Rapp to serve as its associate athletic director for administration, adding an experienced athletics and university operations professional to the Roadrunners’ leadership team. Rapp will focus on improving efficiency across the department’s administrative procedures, policies and day-to-day operations. She will work closely with department leadership, ...
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