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 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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SPORTS 8/11/22 2:39pm

Elon University men’s basketball to play in Asheville Championship

By Jacob Kisamore

For the second consecutive year, the Elon University men’s basketball team will participate in a November tournament, as the Phoenix is part of the four-team field at the Asheville Championship. 

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SPORTS 8/10/22 3:10pm

Elon baseball player spends summer with Forest City Owls

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon University baseball player Will Vergantino did not know what to expect when he arrived to play for the Forest City Owls in early June. However, he said he quickly came to love the team and the Forest City, North Carolina, community. 

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SPORTS 8/6/22 12:25am

First two rounds nearly finished at Wyndham Championship in Greensboro

By Jacob Kisamore

 A 30 minute drive from Elon, Sedgefield Country Club has hosted the Wyndham Championship since 2008. This is the only major professional sporting event that Greensboro hosts annually.  

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SPORTS 7/21/22 8:32pm

Elon University golfer reflects on winning amateur tournament

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon University golfer and Madrid native Juan Callejo Ropero felt nervous as he played the final day of last weekend’s Madrid Amateur Men’s Championship. Winless since 2019, Callejo Ropero made a birdie on the final hole securing a two-shot victory in his home tournament.  

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SPORTS 7/19/22 7:13pm

Elon University pitcher Trevor Kirk drafted by New York Yankees

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon pitcher Trevor Kirk was selected by the New York Yankees with the 610th overall pick in the draft’s final round.

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SPORTS 7/12/22 3:08pm

Carolina Panthers waive former Elon quarterback Davis Cheek

By Jacob Kisamore

Just two weeks before the beginning of the team’s training camp, the Carolina Panthers have waived former Elon University quarterback Davis Cheek. The move comes six days after the Panthers acquired quarterback Baker Mayfield, the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, from the Cleveland Browns via trade. 

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SPORTS 5/28/22 12:50am

Elon University baseball team eliminated from CAA Tournament

By Jacob Kisamore

In its second game of the day at the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament, the Elon University baseball team had its season ended with a 6-1 loss against No. 1 seed College of Charleston Cougars. 

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SPORTS 5/25/22 8:09pm

Late rally falls short for Elon University baseball in first round of CAA Tournament

By Jacob Kisamore

After erasing an early four-run deficit to tie the game in the eighth inning, the Elon University baseball team lost 5-4 to the Hofstra University Pride on a walk-off sacrifice fly in its first game of the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament. 

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SPORTS 5/23/22 1:13pm

Athletes look ahead to future post-Elon

By Jacob Kisamore

For senior and graduate student athletes departing Elon this spring, there is both excitement for the future and disappointment that their time playing competitive sports is over. 

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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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