Lady Lions close spring season with a win
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2019
The Lady Lions soccer team beat the William Carey University Lady Crusaders 2-1. Aubree Dillon, a freshmen midfielder, scored the first goal of the match in the first period. In the third period, the Lady Lions secured the 2-1 lead and carried it to the end. Christopher McBride, head coach of soccer,...
Lions continue losing streak
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
April 5, 2019
The Lions baseball team took its third loss in a row against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette dropping to a 14-15 overall record. Matt Riser, head coach of baseball, discussed the 8-9 loss. "In all honesty, it was a tale of two bullpens," explained Riser. "Our bullpen was not too good for...
Lady Lions trounced by Warhawks
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
April 3, 2019
The Lady Lions softball team took on the University of Louisiana at Monroe Warhawks to a 4-3 loss. The teams faced off on April 2 at North oak Park. The Lady Lions did not put a run on the board until the 6th inning. With the loss, the Lady Lions fell to a 19-15 overall record. Rick Fremin, head...
International Sports: Caber Toss
Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
April 2, 2019
As one of several traditional Celtic games, caber tossing tests athletes’ strength, balance and coordination. Caber tossing originated in Scotland, and although the exact date of origin is unknown, an article by Collins dictionary cites “tossing of ye barr” to be first mentioned in 1574 at a milita...
Dating takes a page from the playbook
Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor
April 2, 2019
Beyond balancing academics and sports, athletes’ schedules can find room for managing a social life, including dating. Anna Watkins, a senior psychology major, met Cole Stevens, a senior chemistry major on the rugby club, at Loranger High School, and they began dating in April of 2014. Watkins di...
Scelfo’s journey of coaching football
Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter
April 2, 2019
With over 30 years of coaching experience, Frank Scelfo was hired in January of 2018 to become the university’s 16th head coach of football. Beginning his second year at the helm of Lions football, Scelfo’s coaching career extends beyond his time with the university. “This will be my 37th ye...
Finding space for the stage, the track and the classroom
Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor
April 2, 2019
Jacquelyn Walker, a sophomore athletic training major, aims for success whether running at a meeting, competing on a stage or studying for a test. A track scholarship, the athletic training program and warmer weather brought Walker from Jefferson City, Missouri to the university. “It was an adjustmen...
Temptations of athletes using drugs
Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2019
The urge to get ahead of the competition can drive athletes to unintentionally put their health at risk. The National Collegiate Athletic Association created a list of banned drugs for the 2018-2019 season. The classifications of illegal drugs include stimulants, anabolic agents, diuretics and other...
Baseball enjoys high strides in attendance
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2019
The university baseball team has seen a gradual increase in home game attendance since Matt Riser became the head coach. Since 2015, the team has been leading in the Southland Conference for fan attendance. In 2014, the university saw its largest attendance at a home game with 3,747 showing up in the 7...
Hayes reflects on 16 years in tennis
Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2019
In 16 years of coaching the Lady Lions, Jason Hayes, head coach of tennis, secured eight Coach of the Year awards. In addition, Hayes represented the university at the NCAA and coached internationally. At the university, Hayes’ current record sits at 312-231. “I’ve never pursued anything for m...
Tape, training and passion in sports medicine
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2019
The university offers 12 Division I sports programs with over 200 student-athletes. These athletes depend on their coaches, teammates and the sports medicine department to ensure full athletic potential. Benjamin Stewart, director of sports medicine, believes the people in the sports medicine departmen...
Destined to compete
Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2019
From a competitive nature to passion, different factors contribute to student-athletes’ decision to play at the collegiate level. Kia Coleman, a freshman jumper on the track and field team, knew she was meant to be an athlete from an early age. “I knew since when I was racing on the playground ...
