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A Child of God First, a Paralympian Second

Cedarville University freshman Grace Norman won the gold medal in the triathlon when the event debuted at the Rio Paralympics in September. Then she won a bronze medal in the 400 meters. Norman was born without her left foot due to a condition called amniotic bands. Amniotic bands are fibrous string-like bands that restrict blood flow and can cause in vitro amputations. In Norman’s case, the bands constricted more as she grew, causing her to lose her foot. It was a shock to her parents ...

Shelton Seeks to Lead Volleyball On and Off Court

For most teams, the biggest goal for each season is to win as many games as possible. The leader of the team’s responsibility is to make sure that objective happens. That is just not the case for Cedarville University’s volleyball team this season. Senior captain Abby Shelton knows that the wins and records are not eternal, but the souls of her teammates are. “This season is about so much more than just volleyball,” Shelton said. That is where it all starts for the Cedarville ...

Jackets’ Starters Propel Past Ohio Christian

Cedarville defeated Ohio Christian Wednesday night 70-61. The Jackets won despite the fact their bench scored only three points and they only made 10 of their 19 free throws. However, all five of Cedarville’s starters scored in double figures. Dazhonetae Bennett lead the way with 19 points and also had five rebounds. Justice Montgomery had 14 points and four assists. Robert Okoro had 13 points and nine rebounds. JC Faubion had 11 points and six rebounds. Patrick Bain had 10 points and five ...

Cedarville Holds Off Central State

The Cedarville Yellow Jackets won its second straight game in a thriller against the Central State Marauders on Tuesday. The Jackets won a back-and-forth affair, 77-71. Six players finished in double figures for the Jackets. The game showed how complete of a team the Jackets are. Cedarville head coach Kari Hoffman emphasized how important it is for the team to have multiple threats. “That is huge, that is really huge,” Hoffman said. “Right now our rotation is pretty small, but ...

Lady Jackets Earn First Win

First-year head coach Kari Hoffman earned her first collegiate coaching win as the Cedarville Yellow Jackets defeated Cincinnati Christian, 82-61. Coach Hoffman was pleased with the effort and sees the team improving. “I’m excited that we got our first win,” head coach Kari Hoffman said. “I feel like our team is taking a step in the right direction.” Junior guard Regina Hochstetler scored 23 points to lead the Jackets. Sophomore guard Baylee Bennett, a transfer from ...

Cedarville falls to Walsh

Cedarville lost to Walsh Thursday evening 78-73 in a game that went down to the wire. The game went back and forth in the final minutes until Walsh scored a basket and got fouled. They made the free throw to take a three point lead with under a minute left. JC Faubion lead the Jackets in points and rebounds with 17 and seven. Dazhonetae Bennett added 14 points and Patrick Bain scored 13 points off the bench. Cedarville Head Coach Pat Estepp said his team failed to capitalize on opportun...

Jackets Fall in Season Opener

  Cedarville lost their season opener at home to Truman State Friday night by a score of 82-70. JC Faubion lead the Jackets with 20 points and five rebounds. Easton Bazzoli added 15 points and six rebounds and Robert Okoro had 13 points and five rebounds. One of the biggest issues for the Jackets highlighted by Head Coach Pat Estepp was getting production from their bench. The Jacket bench shot a combined 1-16 for two points compared to Truman State’s 20 points from their bench. ...

Cedarville Earns First Win

The Cedarville Yellow Jackets controlled nearly every facet of the game in their 80-68 win over the Maryville Saints on Saturday night. With the win, the Jackets improve to 1-1 to finish the Cedarville-hosted Don Callan Classic. Cedarville took the lead with 5:29 seconds in the first half, and never looked back from there. “The key for us was the end of the first half,” Cedarville head coach Pat Estepp said. “Last night we didn’t score in the last four minutes of the first ...

Moonlight Madness 2016

PHOTO GALLERY: Cedarville University's tradition, "Moonlight Madness", celebrated the beginning of basketball season Sat. Nov 5.