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Soccer stops short of goals — again — with 2 games ’til MAC start

Jacob Shondel, Reporter September 5, 2022

The Kent State women’s soccer team has been held scoreless for 334 minutes. Sunday, the drought extended another 90 minutes against Loyola. Despite having a season-high 16 shots with seven on goal,...

New hitter on the block: Freshman Mackenzie McGuire brings fire to the court

Isabella Schreck, Sports Editor September 4, 2022

Mackenzie McGuire’s veteran teammate thinks she’s already a Mid-American Conference threat. This freshman has played in each game of her volleyball team’s tournaments so far. After her performance...

Flashes overpowered in every quarter during season opener against Washington

Jacob Hansen, Sports Reporter September 4, 2022

Collin Schlee's first-ever collegiate start did not go as planned. But even though the redshirt junior quarterback was behind the ball, his head coach took the blame. “You can’t come out after...

Same score, lower place: Men’s cross country narrowly misses victory

James Goddard, Sports Reporter September 4, 2022

The difference between a first and second-place victory in the opening race of the season came down to after-meet math. This, however, was not a surprise for the men’s cross-country team. “Everything...

New coach, new season, no problem as volleyball enters home opener

Isabella Schreck, Sports Editor September 2, 2022

A rebuilding year doesn’t sound bad to Haley Eckerman. Her volleyball team starts this year predicted to finish third in the Mid-American Conference. But Kent’s new head coach is not fazed. “It’s...

New starting QBs face off in first-ever program matchup

Jacob Hansen, Sports reporter September 2, 2022

Even though the two football programs have never met, Kent State and the University of Washington have history. “It’s pretty neat,” Head coach Sean Lewis said. “We are starting the 102nd year...

Soccer begins its 25th season with help from rookies

Jacob Shondel, Sports reporter September 2, 2022

After losing four field regulars, Kent State women’s soccer will rely on nine freshmen this year. “We have had to get freshmen involved in areas held down by seniors a year ago,” head coach Rob...

XC runs into first meet with confidence and high expectations

James Goddard, Sports Reporter September 2, 2022

Heading into the season opener, sophomore Baidy Ba described his feelings in one word: confident. Head coach James Croft felt the same. “I let the athletes come up with their own goals as a team...

Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas runs toward the end zone for a touchdown after catching a Dustin Crum pass in the first quarter of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl game in Boise, Idaho on Dec. 21, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Bob Christy/Kent State University)

Football season preview: Watch out for the 2022 Golden Flashes

Isabella Schreck, Sports Editor September 1, 2022

Last season’s victories created high expectations for this year, including a Mid-American Conference East title to defend. Yet, despite any pressure, Kent State football team’s head...

Spring sports roundup & fall sports preview

Isabella Schreck, Sports Editor September 1, 2022

Students left campus for a summer of sun and fun, but Kent State sports teams did not take a break. Track and field make it to NCAAs For the fourth time in her collegiate career, senior...

Finau, Pendrith share Rocket Mortgage lead at 8-under 64

LARRY LAGE, AP July 31, 2022

DETROIT (AP) — Tony Finau sent an approach from 250 yards soaring over trees and onto the seventh green at Detroit Golf Club, going for the reward and ignoring the risk with a difficult shot. The way...

Jordan Gilkison with the Ohio Open trophy.

Jordan Gilkison becomes first amateur golfer in 44 years to win Ohio Open

Gianna Cicchi, Reporter July 29, 2022

Jordan Gilkison almost never checked the standings while he played in a golf tournament, but that changed at the Ohio Open in June. As he approached the last hole, the scoreboard was right in front of...

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