Jacob Kisamore

Jacob Kisamore ‘24 is studying journalism and sport management at Elon University. Kisamore serves as the sports director for Elon News Network, managing and assigning sports content for the organization’s website, broadcasts and newspapers. When he is not reporting, Kisamore enjoys watching sports, reading, listening to podcasts and going on walks around campus. He hopes to work in sports media or sports communications.

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Recent Articles

NEWS 5/16/22 12:27am

Campaigning for Alamance County Board of Commissioners: First-time candidate, local business owner vies for votes

By Jacob Kisamore

An owner of four businesses in Alamance County, Rudy Cartassi said he never had much interest in running for a political office. However, after becoming dissatisfied with the current state of local politics, he decided to join the race for the Alamance County Commissioners board.  

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NEWS 5/16/22 12:23am

Campaigning for Alamance County Commissioner: Ace Speedway co-owner seeks first political role

By Jacob Kisamore

For over 30 years, Robert Turner has had a connection with Ace Speedway, the only racetrack in Alamance County. He attended races as a kid and is a multiple-time track champion, most recently in 2005. Now, Turner is hoping to enter an unfamiliar space, as he looks to win a seat on the Alamance County Board of Commissioners.  

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SPORTS 5/15/22 6:46pm

Elon University baseball team beats Towson to win weekend series

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon hosts William & Mary for a three-game series next week to close out the regular season. The first game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday.  

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SPORTS 5/14/22 1:06am

Elon University softball team upsets Delaware, advances to final day of CAA Tournament

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon will play the University of North Carolina Wilmington for the CAA championship tomorrow. Wilmington is undefeated in the tournament, meaning Elon will need to beat them two times to win the tournament. The teams will play at 10 a.m. in the first game tomorrow and will play again at 12:30 p.m. in a winner-take-all game if Elon wins. 

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SPORTS 5/13/22 3:06pm

Elon University softball beats Charleston to stay alive in CAA Tournament

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon University softball beats Charleston 1-0 to stay alive in CAA Tournament, and moves on to play Delaware later today.

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SPORTS 5/8/22 7:21pm

Elon University baseball team wins pair of games against Delaware

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon will play its final non-conference game of the season against North Carolina A&T State University on Tuesday before hosting Towson University, the CAA’s last-place team, for a three game series next weekend.   

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SPORTS 5/7/22 9:38pm

Elon University track and field team defends CAA championship

By Jacob Kisamore

This is Elon’s fourth CAA team championship, as the team also won in 2021, 2016 and 2015.  

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SPORTS 5/6/22 10:56pm

Elon University track and field team in first place after first day of CAA Track & Field Championships

By Jacob Kisamore

Tomorrow’s final day at the Solomon Outdoor Track on the campus of Northeastern University will begin at 11:30 a.m.  

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SPORTS 5/6/22 6:04pm

Elon University softball team's Senior Day game canceled

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon finishes its regular season with a 27-20 record and will play its first two games in the CAA Softball Tournament, which has a double-elimination bracket, on May 12. Elon's seed has not yet been determined.  

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SPORTS 5/4/22 5:48pm

Elon University track and field looks to defend conference title

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon will travel to Boston to compete in the 2022 CAA Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships from May 6 to 7 at Northeastern University’s Solomon Outdoor Track facility. Elon won last year’s team championship — its third CAA title since joining the conference in 2014.

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SPORTS 5/1/22 2:58pm

Elon University women’s tennis team loses CAA championship match

By Jacob Kisamore

In its first Colonial Athletic Association Tournament championship match since joining the conference in 2014, the Elon University women’s tennis team lost 4-1 against the William & Mary Tribe. 

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SPORTS 4/30/22 10:34pm

Elon University softball team defeats UNC Wilmington, clinches CAA Tournament berth

By Jacob Kisamore

With a 3-1 victory in its series opener against the University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks, the Elon University softball team clinched a spot in May’s Colonial Athletic Association Tournament. 

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SPORTS 4/30/22 8:38pm

Former Elon University quarterback Davis Cheek signed by Carolina Panthers

By Jacob Kisamore

Since the first NFL Draft in 1936, only 17 players from Elon University’s football team have been selected by NFL franchises, and only three have been taken since 1992. Cheek is the eighth Elon player to be signed by an NFL team as an undrafted free agent.

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SPORTS 4/30/22 5:13pm

Elon University women’s tennis rallies to upset Charleston, advance to CAA championship match

By Jacob Kisamore

For the first time since joining the Colonial Athletic Association in 2014, the Elon University women’s tennis team has advanced to the CAA Women’s Tennis Tournament championship match after coming from behind to upset the top-seeded College of Charleston Cougars 4-3. 

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SPORTS 4/29/22 9:45pm

Elon University baseball team earns comeback win versus UNC Wilmington

By Jacob Kisamore

Entering the ninth inning against the University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks, the Elon University baseball team trailed 1-0. However, a late rally propelled Elon to a 2-1 win, ending a three-game losing streak. 

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SPORTS 4/29/22 5:03pm

Elon University women’s tennis team sweeps UNC Wilmington in CAA Tournament quarterfinals

By Jacob Kisamore

With the win, Elon advances to play top seeded College of Charleston tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the semifinals. Charleston defeated Hofstra University 4-0 in its quarterfinal match and beat Elon 5-2 on March 15 in Charleston.  

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SPORTS 4/26/22 3:14pm

Elon University men’s golf team finishes fourth at CAA Championship

By Jacob Kisamore

The fourth place finish for Elon is one spot better than the team’s finish at this tournament last season, which was also played at the Dataw Island Club-Cotton Dike Course.  

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SPORTS 4/26/22 8:42am

Elon University women’s tennis team excited for home court advantage at CAA Tournament

By Jacob Kisamore

The seeds for the tournament will be revealed later this week. Elon will play its quarterfinal match on Friday at either 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. The semifinal matches will take place on Saturday and the championship match will be Sunday at 1 p.m. 

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SPORTS 4/25/22 5:32pm

Elon University men’s golf tied for fourth through two rounds at CAA Championship

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon’s tee times for tomorrow’s final round begin at 9:12 a.m. Callejo Ropero will be the first Elon player to tee off and Risner will be the last at 10 a.m.   

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SPORTS 4/25/22 3:15pm

Former Elon University men’s basketball player Michael Graham commits to Loyola Marymount

By Jacob Kisamore

Sophomore forward Michael Graham announced on Instagram that he will transfer to play basketball at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles next year. Loyola Marymount is a member of the West Coast Conference and went 11-18 last season. 

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