Injury plagued Elon University lacrosse player’s life outside the sport
Graduating senior Cassidy Creighton received several offers to play lacrosse at the collegiate level before she decided she would spend the next four years at Elon University.
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Graduating senior Cassidy Creighton received several offers to play lacrosse at the collegiate level before she decided she would spend the next four years at Elon University.
The Cape Cod Baseball League has served as a stepping stone for collegiate athletes looking to make their way to Major League Baseball. This summer, Elon University baseball will continue its tradition of sending players up to this high level playing environment with three pitchers – sophomore Shea Sprague, junior Ben Simon and redshirt junior Joe Savino. The pitching trio have signed contracts to play with the Harwich Mariners for the 2023 season.
The Elon University baseball team looked to clinch its spot in the Colonial Athletic Association tournament with a win against the North Carolina A&T Aggies after yesterday’s blowout. The Aggies weren’t going to let that happen, as they shut down the late rally by the Phoenix and won the nail biter 11-9.
The Elon University baseball team faced an in-state foe in the High Point Panthers for a rematch at home in its final midweek game. The last time these two met, the Phoenix delivered a 7-3 comeback victory, but Elon was defeated tonight 13-7.
When the town of Elon Fire Department receives an emergency call, the first vehicle sent to the scene is always its almost 18-year-old ladder truck. But the ladder truck, which has a life cycle of 20 years, is quickly approaching its expiration date, and Assistant Fire Chief Charles Walker said it's time for an upgrade.
The Elon University softball team faced the College of Charleston Cougars in its final home series of the season at Hunt Softball Park. The Phoenix celebrated its six graduating seniors in a post-game ceremony with friends and family.
In her record breaking day, Olivia Archer set foot on court No. 6 of the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center to start her match against her opponent.
The Elon University softball team entered Hunt Softball Park to face the University of North Carolina, Wilmington Seahawks in the rubber match of the three-game weekend series. After splitting the doubleheader yesterday, the Phoenix came in hungry and ready to play, defeating the Seahawks 7-5 in comeback fashion. Head coach Kathy Bocock said she knew this was an important weekend for the team.
Everyone has their own way to unwind. Freshman Jorden Carter does just that, by going outdoors to practice lassoing.
Nearly 30 minutes after her singles match was completed, senior Shauna Galvin sat on court No. 6 taking it all in. After four years of dedication to the program, her Senior Day celebration had arrived.
Elon University football players took to campus today, but instead of their usual plays and passes fans are used to, the players were holding signs and helping people register with Be The Match — a national marrow donor program. People who signed up today will join the national registry of donors, which could provide a match for someone who needs a blood transfusion.
The journey to play Division I athletics is different for many student-athletes. Typically, playing at a Division I university begins with the recruitment process in high school. For other student-athletes, the opportunity to play comes from a different path.
In its annual Strike Out Cancer game, the Elon University softball team faced another conference opponent in Towson for the rubber match of the three-game series and defeated the Tigers 12-4 in five innings. The game started off with a ceremonial first pitch by breast cancer survivor Ashanti Marshall, representing the Burlington-based nonprofit Little Pink Houses of Hope.
Senior Rachel Mikolay will always remember the day her life changed. The former goalie for the Elon University lacrosse team was a freshman at the time preparing for the upcoming season like any other day. After weeks of cardio training, 5K marathons and bike rides, Mikolay one day lost vision in one of her eyes.
Elon women’s volleyball returns to Schar Center following a historic season that ended in a trip to the 2021 Colonial Athletic Association championship. The Phoenix lost to Towson University but will return this year facing new opponents in the CAA, including Hampton University, North Carolina A&T University and Stony Brook University.
Senior guard Brie Perpignan has been a leader for Elon University’s women’s basketball for the last four seasons. After the team’s last season was shortened due to COVID-19, Perpignan said she is excited to be back on the court.
After a long wait, tailgating is finally back at Elon University. Since COVID-19 sidelined some traditions, last year students were unable to attend games and tailgates as usual, but many are excited to be back at Rhodes’ Stadium this fall. The revival of good food and a lively environment tends to attract a wide audience, including students, staff and alumni.
Student athletes balance classes, extracurricular activities and their social lives, but one Elon University football player has one more responsibility on his plate — managing his social media stardom.