SPORTS 9/8/26 11:53pm

Elon women's volleyball head coach Matt Troy fires up his team in a match against Appalachian State University on Sept. 8.

Elon women’s volleyball falls to App State

By Addison Hinson

Elon women’s volleyball fell to Appalachian State University, 1-3, in a hard-fought game where the Phoenix showed a lot of heart. Elon started off with a strong showing, but the Mountaineers matched their efforts, forcing the Phoenix to dig deep and respond. Elon next plays Davidson College at home at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, in Schar Center. 

Latest

SPORTS 09/07/2026 4:42pm
Varsity girls flag football takes root in Alamance County

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s board of directors voted to approve girls flag football as an official high school sport over the summer, capping a rapid rise for the sport over the last two years. According to Eastern Alamance Athletic Director Brad Costa, the push began around the summer of 2024. ADs from the county met with representatives from the Carolina Panthers, who have invested over $2.5 million into growing the sport statewide over the last four years. 

Advertisement

Latest Show

Latest Pendulum

The Pendulum, September, 2, 2026
More Print Editions