Jacob Kisamore

Jacob Kisamore ‘24 is studying journalism and sport management at Elon University. Kisamore serves as a sports reporter and photographer for Elon News Network, covering games and sport stories for the organization’s website, broadcasts and newspaper. 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

SPORTS 11/20/22 3:16pm

Elon University football selected to FCS playoffs

By Jacob Kisamore

For the first time since 2018, the Elon University football team has qualified for the FCS playoffs, as the Phoenix earned an at-large bid. Elon will travel to face Furman at noon on Nov. 26. 

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SPORTS 11/17/22 6:23pm

Elon University volleyball’s season ends in CAA Tournament quarterfinals

By Jacob Kisamore

A four-set loss to the Northeastern University Huskies ended the season for the Elon University volleyball team in the quarterfinal round of the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament. 

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SPORTS 10/31/22 6:28pm

Elon University football returns to top 25 after win over Delaware

By Jacob Kisamore

After a dominant victory against Delaware on Oct. 29, the Elon University football team returned to the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 poll, as the Phoenix is ranked No. 19. 

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SPORTS 10/28/22 1:20pm

Elon University women’s cross country wins fourth straight CAA title

By Jacob Kisamore

The Elon University women’s cross country team earned its fourth consecutive CAA championship on Friday with a score of 31. Phoenix runners placed second, third and fourth in the 6K race to help secure the title. 

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SPORTS 10/28/22 11:42am

Elon baseball player deals with diabetes on, off the diamond

By Jacob Kisamore

When his doctor first informed him that he had Type 1 diabetes, Will Vergantino’s mind began to race. In a state of shock, tears began to fill his eyes as he choked up. 

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SPORTS 10/11/22 7:51pm

Elon University men’s golf defends Phoenix Invitational title

By Jacob Kisamore

For the second consecutive season, the Elon University men’s golf team won its home tournament, as the Phoenix carded a final round score of 280 on Tuesday to win the team competition at the Phoenix Invitational by five strokes. 

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SPORTS 10/1/22 11:17pm

Elon University men’s soccer posts seventh shutout of season

By Jacob Kisamore

The Elon University men’s soccer team continued its dominant defensive form Saturday night, as the Phoenix held the Drexel University Dragons, the Colonial Athletic Association’s top scoring team, without a goal in a 3-0 win. 

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SPORTS 9/16/22 11:10pm

Elon University women’s soccer wins final non-conference match

By Jacob Kisamore

For the first time since 2011 and for just the second time in 26 meetings, the Elon University women’s soccer team defeated the University of North Carolina Greensboro Spartans. A late goal by freshman forward Ashlee Brehio propelled the Phoenix to a 2-1 victory. 

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SPORTS 9/10/22 11:13pm

Elon University volleyball snaps losing streak, earns first home victory

By Jacob Kisamore

One night after making her first career start for the Elon University volleyball team, freshman Sydney Daniels felt calmer taking the floor tonight for the team’s match against the University of North Carolina Greensboro Spartans. 

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SPORTS 9/9/22 10:58pm

Elon University volleyball unable to close out Florida A&M

By Jacob Kisamore

After winning the second and third sets, the Elon University volleyball team could not close out the Florida A&M Rattlers, as the Phoenix lost the fourth and fifth sets for its fifth consecutive loss.

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SPORTS 9/6/22 10:07pm

Elon University volleyball defeated by Duke in home opener

By Jacob Kisamore

After playing its first six matches of the season away from home, the Elon University volleyball team lost its home opener to the Duke University Blue Devils in four sets at Schar Center. 

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SPORTS 9/2/22 11:37pm

Elon University cross country teams place first, second in Elon Opener

By Jacob Kisamore

The Elon University cross country teams began their seasons with strong showings at the Elon Opener. The women’s team placed first and the men’s team second in the team competitions. With 25 points, the women’s team won the team competition in the 4k race. The men’s team finished second to Duke in the 6k race, as Elon posted 54 points. 

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SPORTS 9/2/22 7:00am

Summer ball in Charlotte

By Jacob Kisamore

Despite growing up together, sisters Carson and Kennedy Jones rarely had the chance to play on the same team until last year, when Kennedy joined the Elon University women’s soccer team for what was her freshman season and Carson’s senior season. It was the first time in the history of Elon’s program that sisters have played on the same team. 

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SPORTS 9/2/22 7:00am

The last dance

By Jacob Kisamore

The reality of her senior season did not sink in for Elon dance team member Devyn Battaglia until she arrived at the National Dance Alliance preseason camp in Myrtle Beach mid August. As one of five seniors on this year’s team, Battaglia realized this trip was the first of many lasts the team’s seniors will face this season.  

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SPORTS 9/1/22 11:37pm

Elon University women’s soccer loses to NC State

By Jacob Kisamore

The Elon University women’s soccer team scored first but could not hold its lead against the North Carolina State Wolfpack, as a goal in the 78th minute helped the Wolfpack defeat the Phoenix 2-1. Coming off a 5-1 loss to Virginia Tech on Aug. 28, head coach Neil Payne said he was much happier with how the Phoenix performed against the Wolfpack. 

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SPORTS 8/28/22 3:56pm

Second-half surge propels Elon University men’s soccer to win against San Diego

By Jacob Kisamore

A trio of second-half goals propelled the Elon University men’s soccer team to a 3-0 win against the University of San Diego Toreros, as the Phoenix improved to 2-0-0 on the season. 

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SPORTS 8/26/22 8:43pm

Elon University men’s soccer shuts out Milwaukee in season opener

By Jacob Kisamore

For the second straight season, sophomore midfielder Scott Vatne scored a crucial goal for the Elon University men’s soccer team in its first regular season game, as a successful header in the 25th minute proved to be the game-winning tally in Elon’s 2-0 victory against the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers. 

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SPORTS 8/19/22 11:03am

Elon University student-athletes help new students move in

By Jacob Kisamore

On this year’s move-in day, Elon University will again renew a tradition that began in 2019, as the school’s varsity fall sports teams will assist with new-student move-in. 

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SPORTS 8/18/22 11:51pm

Elon University women’s soccer defeats American in season opener

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon senior Bethany Harford was emotional when she stepped onto the pitch at Rudd Field prior to the Elon University women’s soccer team’s season opener against the American University Eagles. After missing all of last season due to injury, Harford felt relieved to be back playing again. 

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SPORTS 8/15/22 7:08pm

Elon University dance team wins gold bid again at NDA Camp

By Jacob Kisamore

For the second straight year, the Elon University dance team has earned a gold bid to compete at the National Dance Alliance Nationals competition. 

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