Maybe it’s the end of a dynasty, or maybe it’s just a start to what could be another great run for the Waynesburg University women’s track & field team. Although the Yellow Jackets reign as PAC Champions ended Feb. 21 at Youngstown State University, the team got several standout performances by young athletes, which bodes … Continue reading
JaWuan Jones never competed in indoor track & field until this season. When he began the season seven weeks ago, his primary goal was just to stay in shape for football. Since then, he’s broken Waynesburg University’s school record in the 60-meter dash and finished one spot away from qualifying for nationals. “It’s just kind … Continue reading
For the second-straight season, senior 285-pounder Jake Evans and junior 197-pounder Ken Burrs will represent Waynesburg University at the NCAA Division III National Tournament. Each wrestler finished in second place at the Division III Southeast Regional Tournament at their respective weight classes. Collectively, the Yellow Jackets placed ninth out of 20 teams in the region. … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University men’s track & field team traveled to Youngstown, Ohio for the Presidents’ Athletic Conference championships this past weekend. For the men, Waynesburg placed fifth out of the nine teams at the event. JaWuan Jones–the first-year track athlete competing in his hometown–won the silver medal in the men’s 60-meter dash. Jones posted a … Continue reading
For the third straight season, the Yellow Jacket wrestling team will send more than one member of its squad to the NCAA Division III National Championships for a chance to earn two national titles. Senior heavyweight Jake Evans and junior 197-pounder Ken Burrs earned the right to compete in the national tournament after last weekend … Continue reading
The past two years the Waynesburg University women’s indoor track & field team has won the Presidents’ Athletic Conference championship. This week, Feb. 21, the Yellow Jackets will defend their title at the PAC Indoor Championship in Youngstown, Ohio. Head coach Michelle Cross said this year is comparable to last year’s PAC championship, but with … Continue reading
The indoor men’s track & field team traveled to Gambier, Ohio last Saturday to compete in the Kenyon Classic at Kenyon College. While the goal of every meet is to focus on the task at hand, for head coach Michelle Cross the mentality of Kenyon slightly differs. “At the beginning of the season, we go … Continue reading
Earlier in the season, the Waynesburg University men’s basketball team came to Westminster College and left with a hard-earned victory. Tuesday’s first round Presidents’ Athletic Conference playoff game was a different story. Westminster came out on fire, jumping out to a 23-point halftime advantage and coasted to an 95-68 win over the Yellow Jackets. “Not … Continue reading
When the women’s lacrosse team takes the field at John F. Wiley Stadium for its first game on Feb. 28 against Alma, the expectations will leave room for overachieving. The Yellow Jackets were ranked last out of eight teams in the preseason poll, for the newly formed women’s lacrosse sector of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University wrestling team is set to compete at the NCAA Division III Southeast Regionals at Lycoming College in Williamsport this weekend, Feb. 22. The Yellow Jackets are fresh off their third straight Presidents’ Athletic Conference Championship victory heading into the competition. Head coach Ron Headlee is ready for all 10 of his starters … Continue reading
