Two weeks ago, Garrett Hepner was sent to the hospital with a broken nose and a lower lip cut. On Monday, the standout linebacker debated if he should go to class or focus on recovery. Tuesday, athletic training worked with him on pain management. Wednesday, he’s cleared for full-pad practice. By Saturday, he records seven … Continue reading
Saturday marked the official start to the 2018-19 Waynesburg University wrestling season as the Yellow Jackets traveled to Washington & Jefferson College for the W&J Invitational. Waynesburg took fifth overall at the invitational and was led by senior 285-pounder Jake Evans, who took home the heavyweight title. Head coach Ron Headlee was pleased with some … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University men’s basketball team is getting ready to start its 2018-19 season by traveling to Hamburg, New York, for the 9th Annual Hilbert College Hawks Against Hunger Tip-Off Tournament. Head coach Mark Christner said he is excited to see how his team will begin the season as it strives to compete in the … Continue reading
This weekend, the women’s basketball team will be in Erie for the Penn State Behrend Tip-Off Tournament. Although the Yellow Jackets have had to deal with injuries early in the season, head coach Sam Jones said the team has been dealing with the adversity well. “We’re adjusting day-to-day and the way this year has gone, … Continue reading
After winning its third Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) championship, the Waynesburg University women’s cross country team had this past weekend off. With the weekend off, the Yellow Jackets prepared for the NCAA Division III Mideast Regional meet this coming Saturday. The Yellow Jackets competed in this meet last season and finished seventh out of 49 … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University Yellow Jackets (5-10-1, 2-4-1) men’s soccer team finished its season Oct. 27 with a 3-0 loss against the Washington & Jefferson College Presidents. The Yellow Jackets lost four of their last six games in conference play. Reflecting on the season, head coach Brad Heethuis believes there were some positive takeaways despite the … Continue reading
The NCAA recently approved the revision of a few rules for the 2018-19 track & field season. These rules include the expansion of exchange zones in relay events, uniform changes, and shortening the start time for field competitors. With the season still a few months away, women’s and men’s track & field head coach Michelle … Continue reading
The 2017-18 academic year for the NCAA brought more athletic opportunities for its universities and student-athletes. The NCAA recently announced that student participation in athletics in the association has reached an all-time high. According to the NCAA, an increase in women’s athletics has played a crucial role in the current expansion. “Women’s athletics, particularly at … Continue reading
It was a tale of two halves. In the first half, Waynesburg University was able to hang with No. 20 Case Western Reserve University, only trailing by seven points at the break. However, the second half was a different story. The Yellow Jackets were outscored 24-7 in the latter 30 minutes of the game thanks … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University men’s cross country team is wrapping up its week off that followed the PAC Championships two weeks ago. The Jackets prepared for the regional championships this past week which will be held in Center Valley at DeSales University. This isn’t new terrain for the Yellow Jackets, because they competed there previously in … Continue reading
