Volleyball Recap: Jackets Look Forward To Rising Squad
by Tim Smith
A wise man once said, “There’s a first time for everything.”
In 2021, that includes traversing a women’s volleyball season amidst a national pandemic.
What started off on rocky and uncertain terms soon became a successful 9-4 season for the Cedarville women’s volleyball team, along with a deep run in the G-MAC tournament. It was unlike anything any of the coaches or players had experienced before.
“I felt like the team navigated through the season well,” ...
Men’s Basketball Recap: Jackets Fall Just Short of G-MAC Championship
by Josh Decker
The Yellow Jackets rounded out one of the most challenging seasons to date with an impressive tournament run that ended only after Cedarville fell in the 2020-2021 Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) championship game.
No. 6 Cedarville grinded out a thrilling 76-73 victory over No. 2 Findlay in the semifinals, but the Jackets’ championship hopes were dashed by a 77-59 loss to Malone in the final.
Entering the year, the Yellow Jackets were picked second in the G-MAC ...
Women’s Basketball Recap: Family-Focused Mentality Gives Lady Jackets Success
by Abigail Hintz
A global pandemic doesn’t normally lend itself to a fun basketball season.
But for the Cedarville women’s basketball team, this season was one for the books despite all the challenges. The Lord was faithful and kept the Lady Jackets healthy which allowed them to have a season full of firsts and full of success.
Head coach Kari Hoffman was overjoyed as she looked back on the season.
“This season was one of the funnest to be a part of, which I’m not sure any of ...
Snouffer and Willow Sisters Making Impact As Dual Sport Athletes
by Abigail Hintz
When high school sophomore Lauren Willow jumped and got a volleyball unstuck from the backboard of the basketball hoop, she had no idea it would be the start of something special at Cedarville University in the coming years.
The high school track coach heard about it and came to her lunch table to ask her if she would be willing to try track, specifically high jump. A committed volleyball player, she was skeptical at first. But she came around quickly.
“I went to the ...
Men’s Soccer Preview: Jackets Selected Preseason No. 1 in G-MAC
by Josh Decker
Coming off a successful 2019-2020 regular season, the Cedarville men’s soccer team is focused on improving and having continued success in the 2020-2021 campaign. The long-awaited start of the season is a welcome sight after the fall season was cancelled and pushed to the spring due to COVID-19.
Cedarville finished last season with an overall record of 12-3-8, and a 9-3-2 Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) finish that was good enough to secure third place in the ...
Cedarville Volleyball Takes Sixth Straight With Dominate Win Over Ohio Valley
by Abigail Hintz
A seven-man Ohio Valley (0-9) squad was unable to contest with a sharp Cedarville (8-2) side Wednesday night as the Jackets snagged their sixth win and third sweep in a row over the Fighting Scots. It was a well-deserved win for the Lady Jackets who did not play to their competition but rather showed their dominance as they begin to round out their regular season.
The Jackets sit at third place in the G-MAC conference behind Hillsdale and Walsh. Cedarville has clinched ...
Yellow Jackets Upset No. 3 Kentucky Wesleyan to Advance to Semifinals
by Josh Decker
The No. 6 Cedarville Yellow Jackets used a strong start and clutch free throws down the stretch to secure a 64-55 upset victory on the road Tuesday night against No. 3 Kentucky Wesleyan in the quarterfinal of the 2020-2021 G-MAC tournament.
The Yellow Jackets finished the night with three players in double-figures offensively. Quinton Green paced the Jackets’ offense with 20 points on 6-12 shooting from the field, including three triples. Junior Branden Maughmer dropped 13 ...
Lady Jackets Headed To Final Four With Win Over Malone
by Abigail Hintz
The No. 1 seed Lady Jackets (19-4) took down No. 8 Malone (9-12) in the first round of the G-MAC tournament 70-55 and now head to the semifinals this Friday. This was the third time the two teams had met this season, with Cedarville taking all three meetings.
The Lady Jackets were led by sophomore Isabelle Bolender with 17 points and seven rebounds. Junior Allison Mader had a big night with 16 points and freshman Anne Wheeler had 12.
Cedarville didn't have a great night ...
Cedarville Drops Regular Season Finale at Hillsdale
by Josh Decker
The Cedarville Yellow Jackets (10-8) lost on the road 74-54 to NABC Division II No. 9 Hillsdale (19-1) on Saturday afternoon in the final regular season game of the year. The Jackets established early momentum and stayed competitive with Hillsdale for most of the first half, but the home team took over in the final twenty minutes to secure the G-MAC regular season title.
Junior Quinton Green led the way offensively for the Jackets, pouring in 22 points on 9-13 shooting while ...
Yellow Jackets Fall to No. 21 Findlay in Home Finale
by Josh Decker
The Cedarville Yellow Jackets lost a close 65-61 contest to NABC Division II No. 21 Findlay (16-4) on Wednesday night in the final home game of the regular season for Cedarville. The loss is the Jackets’ second straight, and Cedarville drops to 10-7 in the G-MAC where they sit at fifth place.
Junior Branden Maughmer paced the Jackets’ offense, scoring 19 points on an efficient 9-13 from the floor. Junior Isaiah Speelman finished the night with 12 points, and freshman ...
