Cedarville’s most Passionate Sport: Club Rugby
By Danielle Cherry
A circle of blue and yellow moves in unison across the grassy soccer-length field.
“Oooh ole ole; ole tiki tonga; a wasa wasa wasa; oooh aliyah aliyah aliyah”
Excitement is tangible in the air as the team echoes the chant, quietly at first, almost an unheard whisper in the field. Then, a singular scream penetrates the atmosphere, and a cry rises up from the team. Bouncing off of each other and jumping with all their might, the Cedarville men’s rugby team ...
Sidelining Sundays: The impact of youth sports
By Emily Tuttle
You’ve seen it before: dozens of five-year-old girls running around on a soccer field dressed in purple jerseys, worried more about picking dandelions than putting the ball in the goal.
The game doesn’t stop at five. As these children grow up, weekends are full of traveling to the next state for a tournament. And parents continue to swipe their credit cards for uniforms, team fees, hotels and anything needed for their child to succeed.
But should success be ...
New men’s and women’s lacrosse org
By Emily Tuttle
Among the array of varsity, club and intramural sport offerings, there is something missing: the fastest game on two feet.
Lacrosse’s high intensity and fast-paced nature make it a unique blend of strategy and physicality, and sophomore Ben Konicki has missed opportunities to play the game since being at Cedarville.
After playing lacrosse in high school and for ULax, a men’s league, he fell in love with the sport but found limited playing experience available in ...
Triumphant redemption: Lady Jackets defend home court against Thomas More
By Lauren Vargas
The Cedarville women’s basketball team played hard the evening of Feb. 27th, head to head against the Thomas More Saints. The game seemed to mirror the turbulence of the rain outside, as both sides vied for a chance at a basket. The Jackets, ever determined to “dominate in the name of Jesus,” fought tooth and nail for the victory and came out on top with a score of 81-63.
The pace seemed slow at first. Dictating the offensive side of the ball proved a little ...
Josh Paul breaks Cedarville’s 20-year standing triple jump record
By Danielle Cherry
Freshman Josh Paul takes a breath, steeling himself for his third jump of the National Christian College Athletic Association indoor track meet on February 7 at Cedarville. Nervous but confident, he begins his approach. A bounding leap, followed by a lengthening step, finishing with a jump into the pit, Paul breaks the longstanding Cedarville record held since 2005 by mere inches.
“When I broke it the first time, I wasn't really thinking about it. I was just like, ...
Cedarville beats Ashland in an exciting comeback
By Danielle Cherry
On Feb. 22, Cedarville’s packed gymnasium roared as the seniors walked across the court, being recognized for their dedication to Yellow Jackets’ basketball. A back-and-forth game ensued, but Cedarville’s teamwork and intensity won them a lively comeback for all 2,263 spectators, leaving Ashland in the dust 81-69.
“What an amazing crowd,” coach Rob Jones said. “I'm so happy for the seniors to be recognized on a day like this and then to have such a ...
MBB vs Walsh Photo Gallery
The Cedarville men’s basketball team narrowly fell in a heartbreaking loss to Walsh University on Feb. 20, 80-79, with the game teetering until the final seconds. The university’s Gold Rush game brought out 812 fans, with the first 750 receiving a free gold shirt to support the Jackets.
After a slower start in the first, the Jackets let their opponent gain a 13-point lead, which they struggled to grapple back from the rest of the game. The Cavaliers shot 53% from three in the first ...
Lady Jackets Declare Victory Against Lake Erie
By Lauren Vargas
After meeting their match in the Lady Jackets only a week prior, Lake Erie seemed determined to have a taste of redemption. With a 0-13 season under their belts, a win was essential to improve their rankings. Unfortunately for them, the Jackets stole the show with yet another victory, improving their record to 11-12 on the eve of Valentine’s Day by a score of 81-61.
Although a definitive win for the Jackets, they struggled at times to gain control of the game, starting ...
Cedarville falls victim to Lake Erie’s “Storm” in 23-point loss
By Emily Tuttle
The Lake Erie Storm stepped onto the Cedarville University basketball court, ready to wreak havoc on the Jackets for a full 40 minutes. The Storm’s frenetic pace and unrelenting full-court press caught the Jackets in their whirlwind on February 8, where Cedarville fell to Lake Erie 74-51.
Head Coach Rob Jones knew Lake Erie’s style of play was unique: fast-paced, tenacious and, unfortunately, efficient. In a one-day turnaround from their loss to Ashland, the Jackets...
Lady Jackets fall to Ashland in a tooth-and-nail brawl
By Danielle Cherry
On the dreary night of February 8, the Cedarville women’s basketball team pulled all their effort together to face Ashland in a tooth-and-nail fight, where the Eagles came out on top 75-51.
After the thrilling win against Findlay a week ago, the women began with excitement and confidence. A technical issue at the beginning of the game seemed like it wouldn’t be anything more than a setback, yet the game that followed proved it messed with the Jackets' ...
