Against the Odds: The Road from Cedarville to the Minor Leagues
By Emily Tuttle
As a 5-foot, 6 inch high schooler in Georgia, Payton Eeles worried he would not have any offers to play collegiate baseball. Like any kid, he dreamed of playing in the MLB, but his undersized stature hindered him.
Hundreds of miles away in New York, Tanner Gillis was cut from his high school baseball team as a freshman and then again as a junior. Defeated, Gillis wondered if he should even continue playing baseball. Like Eeles, he aspired to be in the major leagues, ...
Emma Neff’s road to Cedarville; from Malaysia to Ohio
By Maggie Fipps
Sports are obnoxiously loud. Shoes squeaking on the hardwood, referees blowing their whistles and fans screaming at said referees.
For Emma Neff, a junior guard for Cedarville’s women’s basketball team, all those sounds were muted, like watching the basketball game with the volume turned down.
“I don’t think I knew I couldn’t hear that well, I just didn't hear the things, if that makes sense,” Neff said. “So like the birds, I just didn't hear ...
The rally to redemption: Greta Blakemore’s testimony
By Maggie Fipps
It was a long road to Greta Blakemore’s senior night at Cedarville University. Growing up, Blakemore’s family moved seven times, from Ohio to Kentucky to Japan to Canada to Mississippi to Lexington. The constant movement formed Blakemore’s character and forged close bonds with her family, bonds which would eventually draw her back to Christ.
“We’ve had to lean on each other so much through so many shifting lives,” Blakemore said. “I feel like I gained ...
Cedarville wins against Central State despite injuries
By Danielle Cherry
The crowd was wound up as the pep band’s music rattled the seats, and deep base pierced every moment. The Cedarville men’s basketball team lined up to play against Central State on November 23. Despite a vital team member getting injured, the Jackets won the game 89-73.
The Jackets focused on defense, pressing against the Marauders, not giving them room to get to the hoop. The coaches yelled excitedly as the Yellow Jackets whittled away Central States’ time ...
Wet, Cold, Friday Night Lights: The 2024 Gridiron Classic
By James Beagle
After weeks of anticipation, on November 15th, four teams took the field to compete in the annual Gridiron Classic under the Friday night lights of Cedarville High School. The night consists of two flag football games between four dorms across campus, pitting Maddox against Printy and Lawlor against The Hill. This year, both contests proved to be defensive battles decided by some consequential big-time plays down the stretch.
Printy and Maddox’s matchup would be decided ...
A Fresh Surprise: Cedarville Dominates Ursuline in a match sweep
By Danielle Cherry
400 cheering fans filled the stadium on November 15 as Cedarville University women’s volleyball took on Ursuline. The lights dimmed, and the Jackets stepped forward as the starting lineup was called, ready to take on whatever the game brought them.
This game determined whether Cedarville would keep its position in the G-MAC tournament, given the Jackets' latest loss against Lake Erie; a win or a loss would change the entire G-MAC playoff positioning.
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Cedarville dominates Boyce in home opener
By Emily Tuttle
Fans had waited for this night, and players had practiced tirelessly for this chance. The Cedarville University men’s basketball home opener surely did not disappoint. The pep band led the lively, navy-wearing crowd in spirited dances and chants, and students studied the opposing team's roster, ready to troll the competition for even the smallest mistake.
The men fed off this energy, starting strong and finishing even stronger. The Jackets beat the Boyce College ...
WBB vs Salem Photo gallery
In the first of a doubleheader with the men's team, the Cedarville University women's basketball team decisively gained their first win over Salem University 75-58 on Wednesday evening. The Lady Jackets started the season out 0-2 in non-conference matchups but seem to have found their rhythm in their third game of the season
Cedarville quickly pulled ahead in the second quarter and held their lead for the rest of the game. Coming off the bench, Elyssa Kincaid gave the women a spark and led ...
Ebbs and Flows: Lake Erie beats Cedarville in five sets
By Danielle Cherry
On November 12, the Cedarville women’s volleyball team walked onto the court with bright eyes and joyful smiles, ready to take on Lake Erie. The match began with a strong kill from Cassie Shields, setting the team up for a set of victories, but ultimately, they would fall in a lopsided five-set game to the Storm.
In the first set, the Jackets played swiftly—calculated and united. They held a consistent two-point lead over the Storm until point 12 when Cedarville ...
The Tale of Two Halves: The Loss of the Jackets against Truman State
By Danielle Cherry
There was an air of nerves and excitement as the Cedarville University women’s basketball team played their first game of the season on November 8 against Truman State University. This year, the Jackets welcomed seven new freshmen, making the team relatively new to playing together. They fell to the Bulldogs 74-61 in the season opener.
Cedarville and Truman fought back and forth in the first quarter, never allowing either team to hold onto the lead. The Jackets ...
