Baseball sweep leads to five game win streak
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 24, 2019
The Lions baseball team swept Abilene Christian University with 14-1, 12-9 and 8-3 wins over the weekend. Matt Riser, head coach of baseball, felt proud of his team's execution in the series. "Especially at the spur of the moment on Saturday, we got down early by three runs and stormed back to...
Student-athletes find motivation
Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2019
For student-athletes, their day-to-day motivation to pursue their sport derives from family members, teammates and the love of their sport. Clarissa Smith, a senior distance runner, started preparing for the collegiate level during her sophomore year of high school. Smith explained that during...
Alford flies from Atlanta to Arizona
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2019
Two days after being waived by the Atlanta Falcons, Robert Alford agreed on terms with the Cardinals. According to the National Football League, Alford’s contract duration is for three years and worth $22.5 million. The Hammond native reflected on his time with the Atlanta Falcons and how quickly te...
Creating a club sport
Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2019
Starting a club sport requires active engagement between its members and administration in order to produce a successful program. Creating a club sport on campus begins by meeting with the Office for Student Engagement. After discussing the club’s purpose and other details, a new student organization packe...
The methods to manage time as a student-athlete
Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2019
The requirements that come from being a full-time student-athlete, such as traveling for away games and daily practices, call for practical ways to maximize time. Whether by filling a planner to the brim with notes and reminders, taking advantage of multiple online classes, or employing other methods,...
Narro rides into fourth year
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2019
After decades of golf experience, Jake Narro, head coach of golf, started his fourth season with the university. Narro, who grew up in Meridian, Mississippi, first played a game of golf at the Lakeview golf course when he was 2 years old. He discussed his journey since then. “My father helped me ...
Intramural softball league rolls on
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2019
The intramural softball league, hosted by Recreational Sports and Wellness, matched up another six competitive teams. The league continued on Thursday, March 14 in the North Oak Park at 6 p.m. The "White Lightening" beat the "Kappa Sigma Brew Crew" 18-2 while the "Alpha Trap Tropics" secured a...
Kicks led three teams to victory
Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2019
Intramural soccer, sponsored by Recreational Sports and Wellness, had three back-to-back games. The matches started on Mar. 4 at 6 p.m. in North Oak Park. The first game was a matchup between "Multiple Scorgasams" and "Arsenal." The second game was "Delta Tau Delta" against Sig Tau Gamma Fraternity's...
International Sports: Botaoshi
Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor
March 12, 2019
At some Japanese schools, what may appear chaotic could be botaoshi, a game about knocking down poles, highlighting team coordination. “That game involved almost all aspects of athletic ability," said Dr. Sanichiro Yoshida, professor of physics. "Speed, strength and coordination is very important....
Athletes’ social media represents more
Madeline Cancienne, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2019
To ensure student-athletes represent the university well, regulations are implemented for their social media usage. Rick Fremin, head coach of softball, advises his players to be cautious of what their social media represents. “Think before you post, try and be responsible, try to stay away from...
Tennis Club looks to start on campus
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2019
The university will try to continue to add more sports clubs this semester with tennis as the new addition. The club is open to anyone who wants to join. “The top few players will get to represent the school at regionals, but everyone can come play,” said Daniel Anders, coach for the tennis club...
Underdogs and life lessons: Mistretta’s coaching approach
Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2019
For Corey Mistretta, head coach of track and field, entering the coaching profession was meant to be. With his dad being a football coach and his love for sports, Mistretta always knew that coaching would be a part of his life. “My dad was my high school football coach, so coaching has been in my...
