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5/7/2013
After Winning National Title, Rose Looking Ahead To Next Year
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - The third time proved to be the charm for Bridgewater College rider Taylor Rose.
In her third trip to the IHSA National Show, Rose rode to a national title, taking first place in Individual Open Equitation on the Flat.
Rose is the second rider in program history to win a title at the national show and the first to do so in one of the open classes.
Her experience riding in big events coupled with a little luck added up to a national title.
5/3/2013
The 2012-13 Season Was Filled With Success Stories
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - It’s hard to believe another college year is just about in the books.
Tomorrow’s baseball doubleheader against Wesley is the final athletic event on campus until the next fall.
Looking ahead, these are exciting times at Bridgewater College. The turf field project for Jopson Field is set to begin very soon. The renovation and addition to Nininger Hall is also on the docket along with some improvements to the baseball field.
These upgrades will position the Eagles well for continued success in the athletic arena.
While looking ahead to the future brings plenty of excitement, looking back on the 2012-13 year should foster a sense of pride for those involved with the athletic program.
This past year was filled with success stories
4/30/2013
Baseball Still Has Solid Shot Of Claiming NCAA At-Large Bid
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Despite the disappointment of losing the ODAC baseball championship Monday night to Randolph-Macon, the Bridgewater Eagles must now focus their attention on this week’s doubleheader against Wesley College.
This Saturday’s twinbill not only gives the Eagles a chance to end the regular season on a winning note, but it provides the team with a chance to boost it postseason portfolio.
In the first regional rankings of the year released a week ago, the Eagles were ranked fourth. Looking at the teams the Eagles are competing with for an at-large bid, Bridgewater’s chances still appear solid. Two more regional wins this Saturday would only improve those chances.
4/23/2013
Eagles Head To Penn Relays (Plus ODAC Championship News)
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Bridgewater distances aces Luke Sohl and Olivia Mills will look to improve on their best times of the current season when they run Thursday at the prestigious Penn Relays.
The Penn Relays, first run in 1895, is the longest uninterrupted collegiate track meet in the nation. Sohl and Mills will take part in the 5000 meters against quality competition in an effort to improve their times and their chances of qualifying for the NCAA Division III National Championship Meet.
4/19/2013
Former Eagle Talks About Boston Marathon Experience
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Former Bridgewater College student-athlete and coach Amy Rafalxki Hamilton experienced the full gamut of human emotions during her trip earlier this week to run in the Boston Marathon.
Hamilton experienced the satisfaction and excitement of surpassing her goal for the race. She then experienced the terror and heartbreak caused by the bombings that left three dead and more than 170 injured.
“You want to feel good about your performance, but you heart is just breaking for those runners and spectators and the families of who were killed or injured,” Hamilton said.
4/16/2013
Championship Season Just Around The Corner For Spring Sports Teams
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - The spring sports season is winding down and the postseason picture is clearing up for most of the Eagles teams.
The postseason begins this weekend with the ODAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships along with the ODAC Golf Championships.
The track & field champions will be determined Friday and Saturday in Lexington with Washington and Lee serving as the host school.
4/9/2013
Coach Grant Encouraged By First-Year Team's Progress
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - The Bridgewater College men’s lacrosse team has finished its run through the ODAC gauntlet.
The Eagles played four teams receiving national acclaim in four weeks. Hampden-Sydney received votes in this week’s USILA (United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association) Division III Top 20 poll. Washington and Lee was ranked No. 8, Lynchburg was ranked No. 11 and Roanoke checked in at No. 16.
The Eagles played them all in a four-week span and the results were predictable. The combined score in those four contests was 85-10.
Despite the results on the scoreboard, Grant is encouraged by what he sees each day on the field.
4/9/2013
Last Week Was Productive For Spring Sports Teams
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - The past week was a very good one for Bridgewater College athletics.
The baseball team continued to roll against its conference foes. The bats came alive for the softball team. The women’s golf program had its first ODAC Golfer of the Week. And, the riding team qualified two riders for the IHSA National Show.
Let’s start with the baseball team as the Eagles need just one more win to clinch the No. 1 seed for the conference tournament. Coach Kendall’s team pick up five more wins in conference play to improve to 14-0 in conference play.
4/4/2013
Division III Week Shines Spotlight On Student-Athletes
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Next Week the NCAA will shine the spotlight on its Division III student-athletes as colleges and universities around the nation will celebrate Division III Week.
The week is designed to focus attention on Division III’s unique approach to athletics which equally values academics, athletics and student-athlete involvement in co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
There are a lot of Division III student-athletes doing a myriad of positive things both on and off the playing field. Unfortunately, a lot of people outside the campus community have no idea just how good some of these athletes are.
3/29/2013
Hoops Teams Looking Forward To Next Year
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - It’s Good Friday and the weather today is decent – mostly sunny but still a bit cool for outdoor sports with temperatures struggling to get to the 50 degree mark.
Just one day ago, the Eagles baseball team posted an 11-7 victory over Washington and Lee to stay undefeated in conference play. It was a cloudy, blustery day and it wasn’t cool outside, it was downright cold.
The entire spring sports season has been plagued by lousy weather. It’s been cold, wet and snowy.
The weather has been more suitable for indoor activity and thus, this an opportune time to talk some basketball. After all, it’s still March Madness with the NCAA men’s and women’s tournaments are well underway. It’s still hoops season.
3/26/2013
Time To Take A Look At Spring Sports Action
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - In this week’s corner, let’s take a quick look at each of our spring sports to see how the Eagles’ teams and student-athletes are faring thus far. Considering the less than favorable weather conditions, the teams are performing well when they actually get the chance to play.
Sophomore Luke Sohl turned in another stellar distance run this past Saturday at the Doc Jopson Invitational by winning the 1500 meters with a time of 3:59.21.
3/21/2013
18th Annual Doc Jopson Invitational Set For Saturday
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - This Saturday the Bridgewater track and field program will host its only meet of the season as several state schools will join the Eagles for the annual Dr. Harry G.M. Jopson Invitational.
The annual meet honors the legendary Bridgewater track and cross country coach who passed away a little more than a year ago on March 9, 2012.
Jopson’s legacy is well known throughout the region. He came to Bridgewater in 1936 as a biology professor and a year later revived the dormant track program. In 1938 he introduced cross country to the Bridgewater campus.
3/19/2013
Spring Sports Teams Face Busy Schedules
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Now that spring break is in the rearview mirror, the next five weeks will be filled with spring sports action.
Some early-season rainouts and snow outs, have overloaded the final five weeks of the baseball season.
Believe it or not, there are just 36 days left before the ODAC baseball tournament begins. The Bridgewater baseball team has 23 games scheduled between now and the start of the ODAC tournament. Now, that’s a lot of baseball.
3/7/2013
Spring Break Coming At Just The Right Time
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Spring Break could not be coming at a better time for the Bridgewater College spring sports teams.
With several inches of snow covering the outdoor facilities, playing and practice opportunities will be limited on campus for the next several days.
Not to worry, several teams will be heading to warmer climates this weekend in search of better weather and quality competition.
3/5/2013
Softball Has Fared Well Against Nation's Top Strikeout Artists
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - The Bridgewater College softball team opened its home slate this past weekend against McDaniel and fans were treated to a great game in the opener.
The Eagles squared off against Green Terror ace Caroline Brehm, the nation’s strikeout leader in 2012.
A year ago, Brehm led Division III in total strikeouts with 377. Against the Eagles, she was in midseason form as she sent 18 batters back to the dugouts via the strikeout.
The Eagles faced one of the best pitchers in the nation at the top of her game and still managed to find a way to win.
2/28/2013
Hacker's Hot Bat Fuels Eagles' Hot Start
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Athletes often talk of being “in the zone.”
If you watched Sportscenter last night, Steph Curry of Golden State was in a pretty good zone when he dropped 54 points at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks. Heck, the guy hit 11 of 13 shots from 3-point range.
I’m not sure if Bridgewater senior Andrew Hacker is in the zone, but he’s sure seeing the baseball pretty well. Hacker is hitting .625 after six games and is leading the offense that has helped the Eagles to a 5-1 start.
2/26/2013
Indoor Track Teams Finished Season With Strong Performances
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - The Bridgewater College track and field squads finished the indoor season with impressive performances at the ODAC Championships staged at Liberty University.
The men finished a solid second in the meet behind Lynchburg, trailing 169-125 in the final point standings.
Bridgewater sophomore Luke Sohl continues to cement his position as the premier distance runner in the conference.
2/21/2013
Mullen Bounced Back From Setback With Stellar Season
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Jessica Mullen was playing at a high level during her junior season. She was averaging 18 points per game and the team was playing well heading into the home stretch of the season. With six games left in the season, the Eagles were 13-6 and had won seven out eight games.
Then Mullen’s season came to a screeching half.
“It was a Tuesday practice and I had to stop because I couldn’t quite catch my breath,” Mullen recalls. “I had this strange feeling in my chest.”
2/19/2013
It's Championship Week!
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - It’s Championship Week
One of the busiest weeks of the season is well underway as the start of spring sports action overlaps with winter sports’ championship week.
The quest for an ODAC title actually began Monday evening with the first round of the women’s conference tournament. Lynchburg, Shenandoah, Randolph-Macon and Washington and Lee picked up wins and advance to Thursday’s quarterfinal round at the Salem Civic Center.
Coach Jean Willi’s team will swing into action Thursday afternoon when the Eagles meet Lynchburg College at 3:00 p.m.
2/12/2013
Swimmers Finish Season In Record-Breaking Fashion
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Record-setting performances were the norm for the Bridgewater swimmers during the 2012-13 season.
Bridgewater turned in its best performance in program history at the ODAC Championships where the Eagles placed third behind Washington and Lee and Randolph-Macon.
Head coach Fran Smith earned her first ODAC Coach of the Year honor after guiding the Eagles to new heights this season.
2/7/2013
Rose A Model Of Consistency For BC Riding Program
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Bridgewater College junior rider Taylor Rose has been a model of consistency this season for the Eagles’ equestrian program. Not only has she been consistent, she has been consistently good.
Rose started the fall IHSA season with two superb outings as she was reserve high point rider at both the Randolph and Hollins shows. Competing in the open division, Rose placed first on the flat and fourth over fences at Randolph. At Hollins, she was first on the flat and second over fences. She placed second over fences at the Bridgewater IHSA show and was third over fences and fourth on the flat at the Sweet Briar show.
Rose’s talents came to the forefront in the Tournament of Champions shows where she helped lead the Eagles to the reserve championship position in the team competition.
2/5/2013
Playoff Pitcture Still Muddled As Regular Season Winds Down
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - With just two weeks and four conference games remaining, the playoff possibilities for both the Bridgewater men’s and women’s basketball teams are numerous.
More than likely, several tournament seeding will still be on the line when the men’s and women’s teams enter the final game of regular season play.
1/31/2013
Watching From The Sidelines Is Tough For Thomas
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Wednesday night marked a first for Bridgewater junior guard Ronnie Thomas.
For the first time in his life, Thomas watched a game from the bench in street clothes, his wrist in a cast, as his teammates battled to a 67-66 double-overtime victory over Washington and Lee.
Needless to say, it’s an experience he did not enjoy.
1/29/2013
Riding Team Showcased Depth At Tournament Of Champions
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - The three show Tournament of Champions series brought some of the top riding programs in the country together for some quality competition this season.
The three-show series provided the Bridgewater riders with the opportunity to showcase their talents against some of the best riders in the nation.
The final show, hosted by the Eagles at the Bridgewater College Equestrian Center, not only showcased the program’s talent, but allowed the team to display the depth of its talent.
1/24/2013
Eagles Top Charts In South/Southeast Region Track Event Rankings
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - When the USTFCCA released its indoor track regional rankings, both the Bridgewater men and women checked in at No. 7 in the South/Southeast Region.
Several Bridgewater student-athletes also cracked the South/Southeast Region individual event ranking released earlier this week.
1/22/2013
Relay Teams Set New Records (Plus Some Other Sports Tidbits)
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Here are a few BC sports nuggets from the past week.
Let’s start with the indoor track program where the Eagles have turned in some solid early-season performances.
This past week at Susquehanna’s Orange & Maroon Classic, both the men’s and women’s DMR teams set new BC records in the event.
Don’t be concerned if you have no idea what the DMR is. Head track coach Shane Stevens described the event as “the least publicized event in track.” Stevens explained that the DMR is essentially the “distance runner’s relay.”
1/17/2013
Clay Michael Returns To BC As A Member Of Shenandoah Staff
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - On Wednesday evening Clay Michael returned to Nininger Hall, but this time he walked to the court from the visiting locker room when Shenandoah University played the Bridgewater College Eagles.
The former Bridgewater College standout, who works as a consultant in northern Virginia, spends his free time as a volunteer assistant coach on Rob Pryor’s staff at Shenandoah.
Michael graduated from Bridgewater in 2006 with a degree in history and political science. He turned in four solid seasons on the hardwood and finished his career with 1,078 points, one of 32 players in program history to surpass the 1,000 point mark. He was also a stalwart on the boards, pulling down 744 rebounds to rank No. 7 on Bridgewater’s all-time rebounding chart.
1/15/2013
Eagles Hoops On The Upswing
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - There were certainly question marks surrounding both the women's and men's basketball teams early in the season.
The women were off to an uncharacteristic 2-5 start. The men were still searching for that signature victory.
Now both are playing well as they enter the heart of conference play.
1/10/2013
Preparing For Indoor Track Season A Challenge For Coaches, Athletes
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - The Bridgewater College track team is a week away from its first indoor meet of the New Year and like most teams in the ODAC, preparing for the indoor season can be a tough task when you don’t have an indoor track facility.
So far this season, the Eagles have caught a bit of a break with the weather. The early January days have included no precipitation and mild temperatures and this has allowed the Eagles to get some work on the outdoor track.
12/6/2012
1/8/2013
Spring Sports Are Just Around The Corner
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Pitchers and catchers report on Feb. 10. Those are sweet words for any Major League Baseball fan. It’s a sign that baseball season and spring are just around the corner.
Here at Bridgewater College, pitchers and catchers, along with a whole slew of other student-athletes, will report on Jan. 21. That’s when practice season starts for the spring sports of baseball, softball and men’s and women’s lacrosse.
Spring may still be several weeks away, but spring sports are literally right around the corner.
12/6/2012
Boomer's Back And Ahead Of Schedule
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - It’s been almost a year since Bridgewater forward Daniel McClain injured his knee in a non-conference game.
“December 17th.” McClain remembers the date with ease.
The Eagles were off to a 5-2 start a year ago and McClain was a big reason why. The 6-5 forward was averaging 6.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. He was coming off back-to-back, double-digit scoring games in the Don Glick Classic before going down just three minutes into the game at Ferrum.
12/4/2012
Student-Athletes Give Back To Community During Holiday Season
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Our student-athletes fill their days with practice, games and classes. Yet, during the holiday season, they also manage to find time to give back to the community.
Collecting toys and food for the less fortunate, ringing the bell for the Salvation Army, holding a free basketball clinic and producing a Horses' Christmas are just a few some of the activities are student-athletes have done or will be doing this holiday season.
11/29/2012
Trip To National Meet A Building Block For Kubisiak
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Bridgewater cross country coach Brian Flynn was certain Kaylee Kubisiak was going to be one of his top runners this fall.
“I knew she would be in our top two,” Flynn said. “She’s a very talented runner.”
Kubisiak wasn’t quite so sure.
“I really wasn’t sure how well I would do my first year,” Kubisiak said. “I was hoping to be in our top five. I honestly didn’t expect to do this well. I didn’t have the confidence early in the season that I should have had. The training I put in was the difference. It was an amazing year.”
11/27/2012
ODAC Men's Basketball Promises Tight Conference Race
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - When the ODAC preseason poll was released earlier this year, I feel certain several ODAC coaches were a little puzzled by the predicted order of finish.
Bridgewater’s Don Burgess, Roanoke’s Page Moir and Emory & Henry’s Paul Russo had their teams tied for ninth in the preseason rankings and none expects to finish that low. W&L was picked eight and Lynchburg was seventh. Both may have the talent to be better than that prognosis..
The reality is, however, if someone is going to move up, then someone else is going to have to move down.
Let’s take a look at how the teams are doing thus far along with a brief scouting report on each. The teams are listed in order they were ranked in the preseason.
11/20/2012
Third Time Was A Charm For Bridgewater Cross Country Standout
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Olivia Mills needed just a little more than 21 minutes to etch her name in the Bridgewater College record book, but the journey to complete the final 21-plus minutes lasted three years.
Mills became the first Bridgewater female cross country runner to earn All-American honors when she finished 26th at the Division III national championship meet with a time of 21:49.3. It was Mills’ third trip to the national meet and the third time proved to be a charm.
11/15/2012
Choosing All-ODAC Quarterbacks Will Be A Tough Call
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - The ODAC football race in 2012 was one of the closest in recent memory. Five teams – Washington and Lee, Randolph-Macon, Hampden-Sydney, Bridgewater and Emory & Henry – finished with overall winning records and Guilford finished at .500. All six of those teams had winning records in the conference.
When you start looking at the statistics, those six teams had one thing in common. Each received solid play throughout the season at the quarterback position.
The stats are so close that there should be some interesting debate when determining the All-ODAC picks at the quarterback position.
11/13/2012
Burgess Likes Opening Season With Exhibition Against Division I Opponent
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Opening the season with an exhibition game against a Division I opponent has become a yearly ritual for the Bridgewater men’s basketball team under the direction of head coach Don Burgess.
During Burgess’ tenure, the Eagles have played Radford, Coastal Carolina and High Point twice. Tonight the Eagles will travel to Elon, N.C., to meet Southern Conference member Elon University.
11/8/2012
First Year In Coaching A Learning Experience For Charlton
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - After more than a decade of playing football at the highest levels, Ike Charlton came to Bridgewater College for his first season as an assistant coach armed with a vast array of football knowledge.
When Bridgewater head coach Mike Clark told Charlton he needed someone to coach the tight ends, the former Virginia Tech Hokie and NFL defensive back realized that most of his football knowledge didn’t relate to that position.
“I played against tight ends and covered them, but that’s about it,” Charlton said.
11/6/2012
Hurricane Sandy Hit Close To Home For Some Student-Athletes
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - When Hurricane Sandy was barrelling up the Eastern seaboard last week, the weather reports for the Shenandoah Valley were not very encouraging.
High winds, heavy rains and even a blizzard warning were part of the daily forecasts. Power outages were expected.
Luckily, most of the Valley was spared from the wrath of Sandy and for that we can be thankful. Often times, however, we become so isolated in our little personal cocoons that we fail to realize that there are many in the Valley who were indeed impacted by the extreme weather.
More than a handful of our student-athletes here at Bridgewater come from areas ravaged by the storm.
11/1/2012
Beiler Still Pursuing Professional Football Dream
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Former Bridgewater College All-American Tyler Beiler is still intent on chasing his dream of playing in the NFL.
Even after being released by the Pittsburgh Steelers prior to the start of this season, Beiler is already looking to take the next step in his playing career.
10/30/2012
When Is A Win Not Really A Win?
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - For most coaches, a tie is a little better than a loss, but not by much.
In fact, years ago legendary Michigan State football coach Duffy Daugherty coined the phrase “a tie is like kissing your sister.”
Most sports, including college football, have eliminated ties by going to an overtime system.
Yet, there is one sport where ties are still prevalent. In fact in this sport you can win and still tie.
Confused? Well, you should be because that’s what happened in the quarterfinal women’s soccer game between Bridgewater and Roanoke this past Saturday.
10/25/2012
It's Tournament Time And It's Time To Step Up
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - This Saturday is always one of the busiest and most exciting Saturdays of the fall. It’s tournament time in the ODAC and it’s time to step up.
For the Eagles women’s soccer team, it’s not only time to step up, but time to move forward.
10/23/2012
Riding Team Off To Solid Start (Plus A Playoff Picture Update)
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Riding is still a relatively new sport here at Bridgewater College, but the program is consistently ranks among the top teams in the region.
The riding program started in 2000 and under the guidance of coach Sarah Irvine the team became a consistent contender in the region along with perennial power Hollins.
Two years ago the program reached a new level when, in Coach Irvine’s final season, the team won the region and zone championships to qualify as a team for the IHSA National Show. In their first appearance at the national event the Eagles finished with a solid fifth-place team effort.
Jerry Schurink then took over as director of the riding program and the Eagles haven’t missed a beat. A year ago, in Schurink’s first season, the Eagles won the region title. If early show results this season are a good indicator, the BC riders are in prime position to defend their region championship.
10/18/2012
Fall Sports Teams Still Battling For Desirable Tournament Seeds
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - The regular season is winding down for the Bridgewater field hockey, volleyball and soccer teams. With just one week of regular season conference play playoff spots and seedings are still up for grabs.
While the final spots will be determined on the playing fields, let’s take a look at where the Eagles stand with the seasons winding down.
10/16/2012
Volleyball Continues Strong Late-Season Push With Two Wins At MIT Quad
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - The Bridgewater volleyball team continued its strong late-season push by winning two out of three matches at the MIT quad.
The quad featured a strong field with MIT, Western New England and Rivier. MIT entered the weekend with a 20-3 record, Western New England was 16-3 and Rivier was 14-6. The Eagles lost a tough match to MIT in three close sets, defeated Western New England in five sets and swept Rivier.
The Eagles have now won seven of their last eight matches to improve to 14-11 on the season with four ODAC contests left on the schedule.
10/11/2012
Summer Trip To Argentina A Blessing For BC's Augsburger
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - During the summer months college students spend the break in a variety of ways. There’s the beach for some, summer school for others. Some spend time with family on vacation while others work to pay the bills.
For Bridgewater College sophomore field hockey player Caroline Augsburger, she decided to spend four weeks on a mission trip with her former high school in Argentina.
The point of destination was Choele Choel, a small town with a listed population of around 10,000.
10/9/2012
Vollleyball Wins Four Straight On Road Trip To Goucher Tournament
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - It’s hard to believe, but hoops season is just around the corner as the first day of official basketball practice, Oct. 15, is less than a week away
We’ll have plenty of more on basketball in the weeks to come, but this week we’ll keep the focus on the fall sports as they enter the homestretch of their respective seasons.
We’ll start today’s Corner with a look back at a strong tournament performance by the Eagles’ volleyball team. The Eagles traveled to Baltimore for the Goucher Invitational and left with a perfect 4-0 record for the weekend.
10/4/2012
Eagles Bounce Back From Tough Loss With A Win Over Rival EMU
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - - In college sports, it doesn’t get much better than beating your cross-town rival.
The Bridgewater men’s soccer team experienced that high Tuesday evening when the Eagles defeated a quality Eastern Mennonite team, 2-1, in a key conference matchup.
Ryan Bennison was certainly happy with a victory over the rival Royals, but there was another factor even more pleasing to the Eagles second-year head coach.
10/2/2012
Cross Country Teams Look Strong Against Tough Competition
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - The Bridgewater College cross country teams made the long trip to Minnesota to test their skills against some of the top teams in the strong Midwest and Central regions.
The Eagles stood up to the strong competition just fine as the women finished ninth out of 29 teams while the men placed 10th out of 27 teams at the Ray Griak Invitational hosted by the University of Minnesota.
9/27/2012
Men's Lacrosse Team Takes The Field For The First Time
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - The wait is finally over.
On Tuesday, the Bridgewater College men’s lacrosse team took the field for the first time as the Eagles started practice in the non-traditional fall season.
That was the day the players and coaches had been anxiously awaiting since this school year started. Players donned the pads and helmets and took the first steps toward becoming the team that will take the field this spring for the program’s first game.
9/25/2012
Maybe That Hat Trick Isn't So Rare After All
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Just one week ago I wrote about the rarity of hats tricks in soccer at the collegiate level.
Apparently, women’s soccer player Paxton Sauerwald doesn’t read my weekly ramblings.
Just 10 days after Kevin Gorman scored three goals for the men’s team against Stevenson, Sauerward found the net three times to lead the Eagles to a 6-0 conference victory over Emory & Henry.
9/20/2012
Tough Early Season Schedule Starting To Pay Dividends
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Bridgewater head volleyball head coach Erin Albert knew the early-season schedule could be tough on her Eagles’ team.
Guess what? She was right as the Eagles started the season with a 2-6 record.
The six teams that defeated the Eagles aren’t
too shabby as they have a combined 48-15 record for a .761 winning
percentage
9/18/2012
Hat Tricks And More From The Past Week
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - The hat trick in soccer is not an everyday occurrence.
When Kevin Gorman scored three goals in an 11-minute span late in the game to lift the Eagles to a 3-1 win over Stevenson, it was just the fourth hat trick in program history. The last BC player to turn the trick was Chris Thomas when he scored three goals against Guilford in Oct. 4, 2008.
A look at Gorman's hat trick plus much more from action this past week in this edition of Cox's Corner.
9/13/2012
BC Soccer Teams Off To Impressive Starts
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - The Bridgewater women’s soccer team is piling up the goals and the result is a solid 4-2 start to the season.
The men’s soccer team has won four straight as the Eagles continue to find ways to win the close games.
Both teams are off to a good start this season and both are looking for more as they enter the gauntlet of ODAC competition.
9/11/2012
Some Quick Hits And Remembering 9/11
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Since there was a good response to my “Quick Hits” column from a week ago, we’ll give it another try this week.
But before we take a look back at the recent week in sports here at BC, let us not forget the significance of this day - Sept. 11. This is the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy.
It's one of those days you will always remember.
9/6/2012
Teams Use Non-Traditional Season To Prep For Spring
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - The fall sports season is now in full swing, but there are several more teams getting ready for action in the upcoming weeks.
The non-traditional sports season is right around the corner and it’s a time for the spring sports teams – baseball, softball and men’s and women’s lacrosse – to get together for 16 days of practice and workouts. Baseball, softball and women’s lacrosse will begin workouts Sept. 10. Men’s lacrosse will start their fall season on Sept. 25.
9/4/2012
Some Quick Hits From The First Week Of Action
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Veteran sports editor Jerry Ratcliffe of The Daily Progress in Charlottesville has been writing a column for years called Scattershooting Around the ACC in which he fires off various tidbits about the teams he covers.
That’s the approach I’m going to use today for this edition of Cox’s Corner, starting with the football team’s 23-7 win at St. Vincent.
8/30/2012
Francis Makes The Most Of His College Experience
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - The first week of the college year is a hectic time for all students. Moving into the dorms, buying books, registering for classes and finally going to those classes can sometimes seem overwhelming.
Those that are student-athletes have even more to focus on as the season-openers are just a week away.
For Eagles senior football player Joel Francis the first week also included answering numerous emails as well as preparing a speech for opening convocation. Those duties come along with being student body president, a position Francis assumed at the beginning of the school year.
8/28/2012
Training Takes Eagles Runners To The Front Of The Pack
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Ask Bridgewater College cross country coach Brian Flynn about training his distance runners and you will quickly realize that he has a definite plan for improving his athletes.
And so far, the plan is working pretty well.
A year ago, the women’s team won the program’s first ever ODAC title and this year they are an overwhelming pick to repeat. The men’s team finished third in the conference a year ago and this season they are seen as the main challenger to perennial conference power Lynchburg.
8/21/2012
Trip To Europe Was More Than A Vacation For Women's Soccer Team
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - The women’s soccer team’s tour to Europe turned out to be quite an experience.
The first leg of the tour took the team to Italy where they saw the Statue of David, the Coliseum, the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. The team also experienced some fine Italian cuisine and, if you read Morgan Keplinger’s blog, the best gelato on the planet.
Add in a couple of dips in the Mediterranean Sea and that’s quite a trip.
But wait, there was more to come. The team then traveled to England where Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, London’s Eye, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey dotted the team’s itinerary.
Believe it or not, this trip was more than just a sightseeing vacation for the team.
There was soccer and plenty of it.
8/14/2012
Coaching Interns Provide Boost For Eagles Football Staff
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Finding creative ways to enhance coaching staffs are often the norm at Division III programs were resources are often taxed to the limit.
For Bridgewater College head football coach Michael Clark, using the NFLPA/NCAA Coaching Internship Program has been a positive platform in recent years for adding personnel and knowledge to the Eagles coaching staff.
The Eagles have taken advantage of the program twice in past seasons with former NFL players Larry Moore and Ben Taylor both serving on the Eagles coaching staff with positive results. Bridgewater must apply for the position each time through the AFCA and the NFLPA. According to Eagles head coach Michael Clark the application is a “competitive process” open to Division II and III teams.
This season the Eagles once again will utilize the program as Ike Charlton will join the staff to coach the tight ends.
8/7/2012
Eagles Take Home Top Awards In RCBL
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - The Rockingham County Baseball League has long served as a landing spot for Bridgewater College players, some looking to refine their skills for the upcoming college season while others simply want to continue playing the game at a competitive level.
This season the Eagles swept the RCBL’s major awards with former BC player Jay Thompson capturing the top honor by being named the league’s Most Valuable Player.
8/6/2012
Eagles Gain Valuable Experience In ACBL
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Three Bridgewater College players gained valuable experience this summer playing in the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League.
Senior Matt Maher, junior Tyler Slanovec and sophomore Derrik Walling saw playing time in the ACBL - one of eight summer collegiate leagues partially funded by Major League Baseball.
8/2/2012
Lucas Turns In Solid Summer In The Valley Baseball League
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - The pitching line read five earned runs allowed on three hits in just two-thirds of an inning.
That’s certainly not the way Bridgewater senior Joseph Lucas expected his first outing to unfold this summer in the Valley Baseball League.
