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GAMBIER, Ohio — During a Kenyon College tennis reunion that will take place on campus April 4-6, Scott Thielke, the long-time coach of both the men’s and women’s tennis programs, will be inducted into the Kenyon Athletics Hall of Fame. The induction will take place Saturday evening during a dinner ceremony in Peirce Hall. For 25 years, Thielke led the …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University baseball team (21-10, 10-8 CL) began its series with Spring Arbor University (16-14, 8-10 CL) at the Cougar Baseball Field on Thursday, March 27. Game 1 Summary: Chase Storr was dominant for MVNU in his start against Spring Arbor in the 10-2 game to open the series. Storr went eight innings deep, …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 2025 Divisions I, II and III boys basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Thursday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. The All-Ohio teams are based on nominations from the seven districts of the OPSMA, which vote on the all-district teams from regular-season accomplishments. The Divisions IV, V, VI and VII boys basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Wednesday. …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s lacrosse team (9-3) played a home game at CH4 Stadium against Michigan-Dearborn University (4-3) from the WHAC conference on Wednesday, March 26. MVNU struck first at the 14:54 mark with a goal from Ryan LaAsmar, assisted by Zechariah Gee, to take an early lead. Less than a minute later, Colton McKee …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. — After ten seasons at the helm of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball program, Amanda Short has resigned as head coach. “We are very thankful for Amanda’s 10 years of service to our MVNU women’s basketball program,” said Director of Athletics, Chip Wilson. “It has been a pleasure to work with her, and it has been …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University softball team (12-9, 5-7 CL) faced off against the No. 15 Indian Wesleyan University Wildcats (19-3, 11-1 CL) in a home Crossroads League match-up on Tuesday, March 25.   Game 1 Summary:  The Wildcats struck first in the top of the first inning, taking advantage of errors by the Lady Cougars to …

GAMBIER, Ohio —  Tuesday afternoon, NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Academic All-District selections were announced by College Sports Communicators (CSC). Making the cut for the Kenyon College Owls were senior Megan Lieb and junior Grace Murphy. To be eligible for the academic honor, a student-athlete had to be a key contributor who participated in at least 90 percent of the team’s …

GAMBIER, Ohio — On Tuesday, College Sports Communicators (CSC) released the organization’s 2024-25 Academic All-District Men’s Basketball Team, and a pair of Kenyon College Owls earned spots on the squad. Kenyon’s awardees included Gefen Bar-Cohen, who secured the honor for a third straight season, and Murathan Kocaman, who is a first-time honoree. To be eligible for the honor, a student-athlete …

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s and women’s golf teams began their spring seasons at the Purgatory Intercollegiate, hosted by Taylor University on March 21-22. MVNU’s men placed 11th at the event with a total two-day score of 679, while the women placed seventh with a total of 800. On the men’s side, MVNU was led by Will Streby …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 2025 Divisions IV, V, VI and VII girls basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Monday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. The All-Ohio teams are based on nominations from the seven districts of the OPSMA, which vote on the all-district teams from regular-season accomplishments. On Tuesday, the Divisions I, II and III girls basketball All-Ohio teams will …