Max Wallace

Max Wallace ‘25 is a Journalism major with a Statistics minor. Wallace currently serves as the Video Production Manager. Wallace enjoys watching and talking sports with his peers. 

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SPORTS 9/6/23 12:44pm

Born to Ball

By Max Wallace

Eastern Alamance High School senior quarterback and team captain Jason Ball said he knew he wanted to play football from the very first time he picked up a ball. Ever since, he said he's dreamed of playing football at the next level and looks to turn those dreams into a reality as he enters his final year of high school. With college on the horizon, Ball said he has already received interest from a few schools, including Appalachian State, Eastern Carolina University, Liberty University, as well as other Division II schools.

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SPORTS 5/8/23 4:28pm

Former Elon University quarterback earns camp invite from Dallas Cowboys

By Max Wallace and Sydney Spencer

Former Elon University quarterback Matthew McKay, who graduated in December 2022, has become the second 2022 Phoenix player to receive a rookie camp invitation from an NFL team. After kicker Skyler Davis earned an invite from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, McKay earned a similar invite to the Dallas Cowboys rookie camp. 

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SPORTS 5/3/23 12:12pm

Two Elon University Phoenix showcase skills at NFL level

By Max Wallace

Before day three of the 2023 NFL draft began, former defensive back Cole Coleman and kicker Skyler Davis — who graduated from Elon in December 2022 — knew that if their names weren't called by the last pick, it wouldn’t have been the end of the line for their football careers. When the draft ended without an Elon player called, they were both still able to secure an opportunity to try out for an NFL team. 

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SPORTS 5/1/23 1:27pm

Former Elon University kicker earns camp invite from Tampa Bay Buccaneers

By Max Wallace and Sydney Spencer

Former Elon University kicker Skyler Davis, who graduated in December 2022, has been given a camp invitation from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After going undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft, Davis will have a chance to compete for a spot on the roster at rookie football development programs which are set to start May 15. 

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SPORTS 4/29/23 9:53pm

Former Elon University defensive back signs NFL contract

By Max Wallace

Former Elon University defensive back Cole Coleman has been signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 NFL draft this past weekend. Coleman becomes the 18th Phoenix player to be signed by the NFL.

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NEWS 4/18/23 1:40pm

Three final candidates for Elon University’s director of the Center for Leadership present on campus

By Max Wallace , Sarah T. Moore and Ryan Kupperman

Elon University is searching for its next director of the Center for Leadership, where Larry Mellinger is serving as interim director. Rose Williams, David Stout and Tierza R. Watts spoke April 7, April 12 and April 17, respectively. Three finalists expanded on their plans for leadership and community change.

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SPORTS 3/11/23 10:02am

Elon University athletics, Opendorse partner to expand athlete's name, image and likeness

By Max Wallace

Over a year and a half later, Elon University Athletics and Opendorse, the NIL company, announced a partnership. On Feb. 27 the two teamed up to create the Forever Phoenix NIL Network. The deal will allow Elon athletes to elevate their personal NIL’s across social platforms. 

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SPORTS 3/5/23 4:23pm

Elon University softball drops sixth in a row, swept by instate rival UNCG

By Max Wallace

The Elon University softball team entered the three-game series against the University of North Carolina, Greensboro on a three-game skid. When the series came to a close with a 3-1 loss Sunday, the drought doubled to six. Head coach Kathy Bocock said the team needs to keep its head held high but also play with more consistency.

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SPORTS 3/3/23 1:24pm

Elon University men’s basketball prepares for Colonial Athletic Association tournament

By Max Wallace

Elon University men’s basketball prepares for Colonial Athletic Association tournament and set their sights on the postseason. 

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SPORTS 2/18/23 4:52pm

Elon University softball fends off St. Francis University in Phoenix Invitational

By Max Wallace

The Elon Softball Phoenix Invitational rolled on Saturday when the Elon University softball team faced off against St. Francis University on Saturday, Feb.18. Despite a late run by the Red Flash, the Phoenix held on by a final score of 4-3, and were able to pick up its second victory in the tournament. Head coach Kathy Bocock said she was happy the team could add another mark in the win column, but said there was still a lot of room for improvement.

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SPORTS 2/15/23 9:07pm

Elon University lacrosse wins in more ways than one

By Max Wallace

The Elon University lacrosse team picked up its first win of the season on Wednesday, which was dedicated to Sammy Fisher’s high school friend who was killed in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting five years ago yesterday. 

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SPORTS 2/15/23 6:08pm

Elon University men’s golf showcases young roster for spring season

By Max Wallace

The Elon University's men's golf team faced a 180 degree turn when it returned to the links this fall. The team of ten last year was made up of four seniors and two graduate students, and this year, it has just one of each that make up the ten man roster. Now, primarily made up of underclassmen, head coach Don Hill said he’s seen this year’s team bond in ways last year’s group did not. 

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SPORTS 1/28/23 7:33pm

Elon University’s men’s basketball wins first game against Division I opponent

By Max Wallace

The Elon University men’s basketball team earned its first win over a Division I opponent this season on Saturday with a 72-58 upset win over the Drexel University Dragons. 

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SPORTS 1/26/23 10:52pm

Elon University men’s basketball drops 11th straight

By Max Wallace

For the second straight year, a Hofstra player scored 40 points against the Elon University men’s basketball team at Schar Center, as the Phoenix lost to the Pride for an 11th straight loss. 

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SPORTS 1/22/23 4:52pm

Elon University women’s basketball drops 13th straight in 70-56 loss to Stony Brook

By Max Wallace

The Elon University women’s basketball team almost rallied back from an 18-point deficit to end its 13-game losing streak but its Princess Day magic fell short against Stony Brook. 

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SPORTS 1/21/23 7:51pm

Elon University’s men’s basketball falls in final seconds to CAA rival Towson

By Max Wallace

A second half push had the Elon University men’s basketball team within reach of a win against CAA preseason favorite Towson but the Phoenix could not snap its 10-game skid, falling 66-62. 

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SPORTS 12/4/22 11:20am

Elon University dance team prepares for basketball season and beyond

By Max Wallace

The basketball season brings more to the court than just the game — it also spotlights the university’s dance team. The basketball season presents the most rigorous season for the dance team, as they perform during timeouts, halftime and on the sideline. 

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SPORTS 11/30/22 11:00am

Elon University women’s basketball tips off season with young roster

By Max Wallace

A young Elon University women’s basketball team jumped into its season earlier in November after months of off-season preparation

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SPORTS 11/13/22 11:28pm

Fourth quarter magic propels Elon University women’s basketball past High Point

By Max Wallace

With 12.9 seconds left on the clock, the Elon University women’s basketball team and the Schar Center crowd held their breath as freshman guard Raven Preston stood on the sideline, set to throw in an inbound pass. 

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SPORTS 11/6/22 5:51pm

Elon University men’s soccer survives Drexel in Colonial Athletic Association semifinal

By Max Wallace

The Elon University men’s soccer team has advanced to its second straight Colonial Athletic Association championship match, as a Ben Rosenblatt goal propelled the Phoenix to a 1-0 victory in the semifinal match at Rudd Field. 

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