Cedarville exits court with excitement after victory against Ohio Dominican
By Tayler Sharp
Pass, set, hit. Pass, set, hit. Back and forth. Back and forth.
The fans' necks were breaking, the gym getting more and more electric as the Cedarville women's volleyball team battled out a long rally for the 25th point of the second set. That point led the Jackets to a hard-fought, five-set victory against the Ohio Dominican Panthers on Wednesday night.
That set point switched the momentum of the game. After losing 19-25 in the first set, it was unclear how the ...
Cedarville dominates Thomas More in 3-0 set match
By Lauren Vargas
Thursday, October 9, brought cooler weather to Cedarville University’s campus—just in time for the Lady Jackets to turn up the heat in their first head-to-head match against the Thomas More Saints. Now holding a season record of 12-2, Cedarville’s team continues to climb the GMAC rankings, holding the top spot in the South conference. Thursday's match served to boost the Lady Jackets’ win streak to nine with another victory, as they walked away with an impressive ...
All hands on deck: Jackets dominate Panthers with unity and joy
By Danielle Cherry
Fans in leis packed the stands as the Yellow Jackets took on Kentucky Wesleyan, sweeping them out of the gym in three straight sets on California theme night. Everyone on the team contributed to this victory, setting the standard for what playing with joy looks like.
It was a special day for the Cedarville women’s volleyball team as each player had the chance to step onto the court. From seniors to freshmen, the Jackets held their own against the Panthers, playing ...
Cedarville crushes Tiffin in a resounding 3-0 win
By Danielle Cherry
As conference play begins, the stakes for each game increase. The Cedarville volleyball team defended its home court, passing with precision and dominating the net, earning the title of victor in a 3-0 game against Tiffin on September 24.
Coming off a victory against Hillsdale the week prior, the Jackets were ready to continue to show GMAC who they were.
The Jackets owned the net. Janae Heegaard’s towering 6’3” stature made the Dragons ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
“...
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 ...
Cedarville wins despite low energy against Thomas More
By Danielle Cherry
On October 29, the Cedarville women’s volleyball team beat Thomas More in four sets in a tight race to the finish. They took the first set, faltered in the second then were victorious through the next two. The final match scores were 25-20, 23-25, 25-16 and 25-23.
But from the beginning, Cedarville played like they were tired. The Saints took the lead with some good blocks, but the Jackets quickly came to their senses and began to take over the game with strong ...
Women’s Volleyball vs Ohio Dominican Photo Gallery
The women’s volleyball team sweeped Ohio Dominican in three straight sets on Friday night, October 25.
The night was wild with anticipation, with Cedarville’s mascot rallying the large crowd. The competition was dominated by outside hitters Madelyn Hensley and Cassi Shields, with a combined 29 kills. The jackets emphatically won the first two, beating the Panthers 25-21 and 25-15.
They dueled back and forth in the final set, causing fans to jump to their feet for what they thought ...
