Two Sports, One Goal
Connor Scott experienced a situation that most people can only dream of. In his last collegiate soccer game, the G-MAC championship, he scored a goal that became the difference in a 1-0 victory for the Cedarville men’s soccer team, winning the conference title.
“It was a surreal moment,” he said, “and it’s probably one of the best sports memories I’ll ever have.”
Five days later, Scott traded the grass for the hardwood, stepping into the gym to prepare for the upcoming ...
Jackets Survive Trailblazers, Pick Up Second Win of the Season
The Cedarville men's basketball team won its second game of the year in a thriller against Ohio Christian, 70-69.
This game came down to the wire. With the score tied at 65, senior Jason Cuffee hit a three with 59 seconds left. The Trailblazers answered with a three from Trailblazers point guard Evin Bartlett. Freshman Patrick Bain then stormed down the lane and finished a tough layup to put the Jackets up, 70-68, with 27 seconds left.
But the game did not end there. In a scuffle for ...
Cedarville Crushes Ohio Christian
Coming off of a week-long break, the Lady Jackets showed no signs of rust as they stormed out of the gate and never looked back, rolling over Ohio Christian University 78-43.
Cedarville scored the game’s first 17 points. The Trailblazers were scoreless until a pair of free throws 6:32 into the game got them on the scoreboard. The two teams played evenly after that, and the Jackets went into the half up 39-22.
Senior Raegan Ryan attributed the fast start to being well rested, and she ...
From JV to Varsity: Josh Paul, Basketball Player
There is more to sophomore guard Josh Paul than meets the eye. His 6-foot-6-inch frame may be intimidating to some at first, but he is soft-spoken, and he wears a smile everywhere he goes. He has a heart for children, which is why he is majoring in middle childhood education. Having recently made the move from JV to varsity, Paul is not only a good athlete, but a good teammate as well.
Hailing from Katy, Texas, Paul is blessed with an athletic body, long arms and big hands. In his first two ...
The New Kids on the Court
Freshmen abound on basketball teams: This year 10 freshmen bring dedication and determination to the court (full story here).
Breanne Watterworth
Position: Center
Hometown: Lake Orion, Mich.
Major: Early Childhood Education
Pump-up song? “Remember the Name” by Fort Minor
Favorite high school memory? Scoring 51 out of my team’s 60 points in one game.
Favorite food? Honey barbecue wings from Buffalo Wild Wings
Dream job? Elementary school teacher
What are your goals ...
Lady Jackets Basketball Wins Easily in Home Opener
The Cedarville women's basketball team’s latest game was a tale of two halves. The Cougars of Mount Vernon Nazarene kept the game interesting early on, but the Jackets pulled away in the second half, winning 82-61 in their home opener.
The Jackets started out struggling to find rhythm offensively and play intense defense.Senior guard and team captain Raegan Ryan said she attributed this to jitters due to this game being their first home game.
The first ten minutes of the first half ...
Jackets Lack Focus in Loss to Ashland
Cedarville men’s basketball coach Pat Estepp said he wasn’t happy with his team’s focus and energy Saturday night, as the team lost its first game of the season, 60-75, against Ashland in their second game of the Callan Classic.
Less than 24 hours removed from scoring 90 points in their first game of the season, the Yellow Jackets struggled to get going in the first half, scoring only 21 points and headed into the half down 15.
“We really weren’t locked in and ready to play at ...
Jackets Volleyball Three-Peats as Conference Champions
The Cedarville women's volleyball team won their third consecutive G-MAC Championship on Saturday afternoon with a victory over Ohio Valley University. There was a lot of energy in the Callan Athletic Center as the teams and fans, alike, knew the title was on the line.
“Ohio Valley brought a whole bus load of students, and so obviously the big advantage for us is playing at home,” Coach Doug Walters said. “We play in front of the best crowds here at home."
Walters said they play in ...
Jackets Hold Off Panthers in Season Opener
1,375 pajama-clad fans packed into the Callan Athletic Center Friday night to watch the Cedarville men’s basketball team win its home opener against Ohio Dominican in a close game, 90-86.
Due to the G-MAC volleyball tournament, the game tipped off at 11:00 p.m. and head coach Pat Estepp made it a pajama night. The fans were on their feet for most of the game, only sitting down during timeouts.
Estepp said the crowd had a big part in the win.
“The crowd was phenomenal,” he said. ...
Lady Jackets Sweep Panthers, Advance to Championship Game
Cedarville’s volleyball team won the G-MAC semifinal match on Friday night, defeating Kentucky Wesleyan in straight sets. This marks the third time this season that the Jackets have defeated the Panthers.
Cedarville opened the match with a lot of energy. The Jackets never trailed in either of the first two sets, winning them 25-20 and 25-21.
The Jackets' last match was Nov. 4, when they were defeated in three sets by Findlay. Coach Walters admitted that this arrangement was less than ...
