Jackets unable to build on early goal, settling for draw at W&J

Waynesburg still looking for first PAC win after four games

It took the Waynesburg University women’s soccer team fewer than 13 minutes to score a goal in Wednesday night’s game in Washington against the Washington & Jefferson Presidents. In the remaining 97 minutes, the Yellow Jackets [2-9-2, 0-2-2] couldn’t score again. In the meantime, the Presidents [3-7-3, 1-0-3] equalized, and Waynesburg left Washington County still … Continue reading

Bounce goes against Jackets in loss to Grove City

Waynesburg now 0-1-1 in Presidents' Athletic Conference play

Joseph Smeltzer - The Yellow Jacket

For the first time this fall, it felt like fall. With temperatures in the low 60s and crisp air, the women’s soccer team took to the John F. Wiley Stadium turf in its first home conference game of the season against the Grove City Wolverines. The Yellow Jackets [2-8-1, 0-1-1] suffered one tough bounce defensively, … Continue reading

PREVIEW: Soccer teams set to host Grove City in PAC doubleheader

Photo Courtesy of Ashley Hall

The Waynesburg University men’s and women’s soccer teams both have their first home conference games this Friday, Oct. 4. Both teams will be playing against Presidents’ Athletic Conference powerhouse Grove City. For both head coaches, Laura and Brad Heethuis, it will be the first time the teams play at home during homecoming weekend since they … Continue reading

Women’s soccer draws in conference opener at Chatham

Photo Courtesy of Ashley Hall

The Waynesburg University women’s soccer team started Presidents’ Athletic Conference play in exciting fashion Saturday night as they battled  Chatham University. After two overtimes, the game ended in a 2-2 draw. Following the tie, the Yellow Jackets [2-7-1, 0-0-1] snapped a four-game losing streak. Going into the game head coach Laura Heethuis wanted the team … Continue reading

Kickin’ in Costa Rica

Soccer programs travel over summer break to serve and play in Central America

Photo Courtesy of Zack Morgan

This past summer the Waynesburg University soccer teams spent a week in Costa Rica. The teams had the opportunity to serve at a Christian school, give shoes to those in need, play against professional teams and watch a professional match as well.  “It was awesome, I think you can measure a trip in a lot … Continue reading

Women’s soccer falls to undefeated Pitt-Greensburg

Jackets now losers of four straight

Photo Courtesy of Ashley Hall

The Waynesburg University women’s soccer team (2-6-0) lost too  Pitt Greensburg (8-0-0) Tuesday evening, 3-1 in regulation. After a scoreless first half, the Jackets drew first blood shortly after halftime. Senior midfielder Teagan Jenner scored in the 47th minute of the game on a penalty kick. The Jackets held that lead until freshman midfielder Ashley … Continue reading

Women’s soccer falls in sudden death

On Saturday, the Waynesburg women’s soccer team played an under the lights non-conference affair with the Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets. It didn’t disappoint the crowd, as the teams played a scoreless 90 minutes, and the game didn’t see a goal until the second overtime frame in the 104th minute, when Baldwin Wallace scored to win, … Continue reading

Late charge not enough for women’s soccer at Franciscan

Jackets fall 2-1, now 2-5 on the season

For head women’s soccer coach Laura Heethuis, the first sign of trouble for Wednesday’s game at Franciscan took place before the ball kicked off. When the game started, Heethuis’ concerns were realized. The Yellow Jackets fell to 2-5 on the season, losing 2-1. “We didn’t have a good warmup,” Heethuis said. “I think that sets … Continue reading

Women’s soccer can’t break through against Mount Aloysius

Jackets fall in 1-0 battle

It’s been a difficult start to the 2019 season for the Waynesburg women’s soccer team, and Saturday afternoon resulted in another close loss to the Mount Aloysius Mounties, 1-0.  The lone goal of the match came in the first half for the Mounties around the 6:30 mark from Katie Mirance. This would prove to hold … Continue reading