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On the field, Elon redshirt sophomore and Phoenix men’s soccer goalkeeper Peter Wentzel has to be prepared for anything. But nothing could have prepared him for what happened last spring.
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On the field, Elon redshirt sophomore and Phoenix men’s soccer goalkeeper Peter Wentzel has to be prepared for anything. But nothing could have prepared him for what happened last spring.
As part of preparation for the fall semester, Elon University club sports were given guidelines for both practice and game play. Low-risk sports, such as climbing, equestrian, swimming and golf, are still allowed to travel to compete.
Before Elon University postponed all fall sports via their website, the athletic community received an email from athletic director, Dave Blank. Blank broke the news to the athletes that they would not be having a season this fall, and hoped they would be able to resume come the spring of 2021.
You know the lighting rule? Where if lightning goes off, you wait half an hour and you keep waiting till there’s no more lightning? That’s what this has all felt like.”
Despite the postponement of the fall sports season, student-athletes who have an athletic scholarship at Elon University will maintain their scholarships. According to Clay Hassard, senior associate director of athletics for administration, compliance and campus relations, athletics will be following the NCAA regulations regarding sports and athletes impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
When senior Peter Fortunato first picked up a camera during his internship with the Durham Bulls, it would start a years-long journey that got him to be the new interim video and graphics coordinator for the Elon University athletic department. After working for Elon Athletics — which is under a hiring freeze due to the coronavirus pandemic — for three years as an assistant to the video coordinator, he has been promoted to the leader as the new interim video and graphics coordinator.
Updated August 10, at 6:13 p.m. to include quotes from football head coach.
Updated at 3:17 p.m. on July 17 with quotes from football head coach Tony Trisciani.
Updated June 30 at 7:10 p.m. to include new information on the 2020 MiLB season.
Correction May 25 at 1:36 p.m.- There will be three other current members of the team who will be fighting Turner for the starting spot: returning starter Ryan Wilkins, freshman Will McCoy and redshirt freshman Carson Crisp. Elon News Network regrets this error.
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Ja’Dun Michael was used to waking up at 5 a.m. to lift alongside his brother and dad before going to class at The Burlington School. They worked out together as many as five times a week.
While most people may be struggling to adjust to life online, the Elon Esports community is used to the idea of virtual operations. Despite the inconveniences of a closed campus, the club is functioning almost as normal.
The 2021 Colonial Athletic Association women’s basketball championship will be held at Elon University. This announcement comes after the 2020 CAA tournament lasted only one day before the decision was made to cancel the remainder of the games due concerns over the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
Updated on Sunday, March 15 at 3:30 p.m. to include an official statement from Elon University.
Due to concerns regarding the coronavirus the remainder of the Colonial Athletic Association women's basketball tournament has been canceled. Additionally, all CAA spring sports will be suspended until further notice.
Elon women’s basketball downed the tenth-seeded Hofstra Pride 71-51 in the opening round of the 2020 Colonial Athletic Association Women’s Basketball Championship. This is the first time the Schar Center has played host to a basketball conference tournament.
Updated as of Thursday, March 12 at midnight to include new CAA limitations to fans and spectators and game results.
Momentum tends to carry, and Elon University’s men’s basketball team was no exception with its historic performance in the Colonial Athletic Association championship tournament.
When her dad took her to her first professional soccer game to watch the England nation under-19 team, Elon University freshman Bethany Harford knew she wanted to be just like the players she saw on the pitch. After expressing interest in playing, her dad signed her up for a boys’ soccer team.