Although the Waynesburg University football team fell to Westminster in each of Chris Smithley’s first two seasons as head coach, he was pleased with how his players approached those games. That wasn’t the case Saturday afternoon in New Wilmington. Westminster [2-0, 1-0] jumped on the Yellow Jackets [0-2, 0-1] early, taking a 21-0 lead into … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University men’s golf team traveled to Grove City Thursday to compete in the Grove City Invitational and finished in 12th place out of 16 teams. Despite the low finish, there were plenty of positive takeaways from the tournament. “The team was 28 strokes better at this course from the last time … Continue reading
For four years now, Waynesburg University football’s situation entering into the second week of the season has mirrored Groundhog Day. The 1993 film depicts a weatherman, played by Bill Murray, waking up in Punxsutawney, PA and living the same day over and over again. Although Waynesburg’s circumstances aren’t nearly as absurd, the Yellow Jackets’ story … Continue reading
At first, it seemed like a regular day. But then Tyler Perone’s world turned into a living hell. It was the first day of spring practice for the 2018 season. Tyler, a rising junior, spent the day throwing out patterns and shouting signals, inching towards getting back the starting quarterback position he lost with three … Continue reading
Continuing to build and grow on the court, the women’s tennis team encountered a powerhouse of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference in Westminster to open the 2019 conference slate. The Titans overpowered the Yellow Jackets, however, cruising to a 9-0 win Thursday afternoon in New Wilmington Heading into the match, the Titans [5-0, 1-0] only allowed … Continue reading
Tanner Cyprowski – For the Yellow Jacket The Waynesburg University men’s soccer team couldn’t keep the game scoreless forever, and gave up a goal with ten minutes left, leading to another non-conference loss Wednesday night. Waynesburg’s defense played well all game until the 80th minute mark hit. The back line surrendered a few mistakes … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University women’s soccer team made life difficult for Muskingum by running circles around the turf at John F. Wiley Stadium and dominating time of possession. The Jackets won the non-conference game 2-0 largely because of how they were able to play keep away from the Muskies. Sophomore Leesha Wagner scored what would ultimately … Continue reading
Both the men’s and women’s soccer teams will host Mt. Aloysius of the Allegheny Mountain Conference Saturday, Sept. 14, and in doing so, will look to continue to improve as they continue their non-conference play. The men’s team lost it’s last meeting against Mt. Aloysius 4-0. Head coach Brad Heethius hopes that his team comes … Continue reading
By: Riley Holsinger For the Yellow Jacket The Waynesburg University women’s tennis team opened up its season with a convincing 8-1 win over Pitt-Greensburg. Now, The Yellow Jackets are gearing up to begin Presidents’ Athletic Conference play Thursday, Sept. 12 against the Westminster Titans in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. Westminster [4-0] is already off to … Continue reading
By: Dylan Cleland & Jesse Cain Sports Editor, For the Yellow Jacket Following two straight weeks of competition, the women’s cross country team will have an off week, as the men prepare for their third consecutive meet to start 2019. The Jackets will compete in the St. Vincent College Invitational in Latrobe this Saturday. Through … Continue reading
