Yellow Jackets win All-Ohio Cross Country meet
By Leah Angstadt
Time seemed to slow down as the starting pistol rang through the humid air, calling the All-Ohio cross-country runners to the starting line. The tension was almost tangible as the spectators formed thick lines on either side of the starting funnel. The runners held their breath on the starting line as they braced for the shock of the pistol. The very first XC meet of the fall semester of 2025, and both excitement and nervousness were thick in the air.
Boom. Just like ...
Jackets pull through against Oilers with last-minute goal
by Lauren Vargas
The intensity of play was high on Thursday, September 18, as the Cedarville men’s soccer team took on the University of Findlay’s Oilers for the first conference matchup of the season. Fans packed the stands, banging together pool noodles and drumming on buckets. Both teams fought valiantly to the end for the win; however, the play-by-play leaned in Cedarville’s favor, resulting in a 2-1 victory.
Coming off a 1-1 tie against Trevecca, the Jackets were looking to ...
Cedarville Smash Ultimate Team Beats Otterbein 2-0 in Best Game Yet
By Balen Allain
Thursday night, September 18, Cedarville University’s Varsity Super Smash Bros. Ultimate team flattened Otterbein University’s in a crew battle of two sets.
A crew battle pits two teams of four against each other in a single set, where players fight 1v1 battles until one team is out of lives – officially called “stocks.” Each player has three lives and must play until they lose all three. Then, the next player is brought in to fight the same opponent. ...
Indianapolis definitively defeats Yellow Jackets in home opener
By Danielle Cherry
Hits weren't going down, blocks were being flattened and digs were only touching air. On September 12, the Yellow Jackets faced off against Indianapolis University, ending in a decisive loss for Cedarville.
While the Jackets were struggling to find their footing on the court, the Greyhounds relentlessly pounded balls, giving Cedarville little chance to recover between plays.
“We weren’t playing fast,” head coach Greg Smith said. “We weren’t playing ...
Yellow Jackets douse the Flames in home opener
By Lauren Vargas
The Yellow Jackets brought the heat against Lee University’s Flames on September 11. Audience members witnessed quite the spectacle as the skills and finesse of both teams collided during an intense game. Cedarville, holding the No. 15 rank to Lee’s No. 21 rank in this early season, walked away with a 2-0 victory.
Consistent possession for both teams during the first half produced high pressure and intensity. The Flames' methodical ball control created problems for ...
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, ...
