Cedarville stands out against the country’s best at the Virginia Challenge
By Matt Schaeckenbach
To be the best, you have to beat the best. However, the Yellow Jackets have struggled this season to find competition capable of pushing them to their limits.
In the previous weeks, Cedarville has smashed record after record, rewriting the books and shattering their competitors in the process.
However, an elite group of Yellow Jackets headed down to Virginia this weekend for their toughest competition yet. Racing against powerhouse DI schools–such ...
Young stars shine at the Otterbein Twilight Classic
By Matt Schaeckenbach
The Otterbein Twilight meet is a unique addition to the Cedarville track and field schedule. While most collegiate track and field meets are run on weekends in the morning or afternoon, this twilight-style meet brings athletes back to a Friday-night, high-school-type competition.
The Yellow Jackets buckled in for a full day of competition, as athletes showcased their talents from dusk till dawn in a competition that stretched over 15 hours.
The first ...
Cedarville shuts out Malone in game three of series
By Danielle Cherry
Coming off of Friday’s double header against Malone, the series knotted at 1-1, the Jackets were ready to reclaim their home field. With an efficient first inning and excellent defense, Cedarville more than won the game, shutting Malone out 7-0.
The weather didn’t help anyone, with wet grass and clouds glooming the day. Yet despite the weather’s dejected presence, Cedarville came out pitching strong. Right from the start, Max Doepker wanted a win, striking out ...
Cedarville topples three more school records on day two of the Tennessee Invite
Cedarville topples three more school records on day two of the Tennessee Invite
By Matt Schaeckenbach
Most people are familiar with the saying, “Records were made to be broken.” It’s a common phrase, as most know that someone will come along one day to set the standard even higher.
However, when people say this, they typically expect these records to last for a while. Many records last for numerous years, such as Usain Bolt’s 100 and 200-meter records. But for Cedarville ...
Cedarville secures four golds at the Cherry Blossom Invitational
By Matt Schaeckenbach
Despite a damp, rainy forecast, the Yellow Jackets headed to Athens, Ohio, to compete at the University of Ohio’s Cherry Blossom Invitational. With intermittent rain and constant overcast in the morning hours, it was anyone’s guess how the competition would fare.
However, the rain eventually let up, the clouds rolled back and the sun beat down on the warm red track, giving Cedarville and its competitors a perfect day to compete. Even though the weather ...
Yellow Jackets bounce back at Belterra Classic
By Evan Martens
The Yellow Jackets took a short trip down to Florence, Indiana, to play at the Belterra Classic, where they finished fourth, shooting +35.
For the first time in a couple of tournaments, the first 18 holes did not hurt the Yellow Jackets. It had been a recurring theme for the team to get off to a poor start, but after round one, they sat in third place, just three shots behind second.
Ian Reed led the charge for the Jackets, shooting 67 (-4), his best score ...
Cedarville starts strong at outdoor home opener
By Matt Schaeckenbach
The dual nature of the track and field season is one of the unique aspects of the sport compared to others. In basketball, you play inside year round; for soccer, it’s all outdoors. But for track, the sport completely flips halfway through.
Athletes go from competing in climate-controlled weather in the indoor season to the brutal elements of an Ohio spring in the outdoor season, battling against a combination of heat, cold and wind at each outing.
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Keeping up with the Olympians in world championship men’s short program ice skating
By Danielle Cherry
“Ice, Ice baby.”
The lyrics couldn’t be more accurate to describe the competitive atmosphere surrounding ice skating at this year's World Championships for International Figure Skating (ISU). It’s been a month since the Olympics were held in Italy, with the athletes ready to re-lace their skates and enter the ice, despite the hardships they faced in Malino Cortina.
With the men’s short program following the women's, all eyes were on the Olympic ...
Cedarville comes up short in doubleheader despite tight first game
By Zeke Dubiel
After dominating the first eight innings, the Cedarville University baseball team gave up four runs in the 9th inning to the University of Findlay, sending the game into extra innings. Cedarville lost 8-6 in the first game of the doubleheader on Saturday, then lost 11-2 in the second.
Cedarville was up on the Oilers 5-1 at the end of the 8th inning, showing a truly masterful display of both hitting and fielding. The Oilers struck back in the 9th by loading the ...
Taylor Sheridan’s new drama ‘The Madison’ starts with a bang
By Josh Ball
After the success of “Yellowstone” and its spinoff series, Taylor Sheridan's new show “The Madison” was released to Paramount+ and did not disappoint. Sporting a mix of established stars and young faces, “The Madison” executes all the best of TV dramas.
The first 20 minutes featured Stacy and Preston Clyburn (Michelle Pfeifer and Kurt Russell), a couple happily married for 40 years in New York's bustling metropolis. Preston was visiting his brother, Paul (Matthew ...