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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...

Former KSU athlete and All-MAC honoree returns as director of basketball operations

Gianna Cicchi, Reporter July 22, 2022

Paige Salisbury returned to Kent State University as director of basketball operations in May 2022 after being on the coaching staff of Lake Erie College for three seasons. "Coming back to Kent...

A Kent State Football Ohio Mega Camp attendee gets ready to catch a throw.

Kent State hosts sold-out football Mega Camp for young athletes

Ty Kohler, Reporter June 18, 2022

More than a hundred athletes met at Dix Stadium Saturday morning for the sold-out Kent State Football Ohio Mega Camp. The camp was for athletes ages 14-20 — or students entering ninth grade through their...

Kent State senior Sabrina Kerschner batts during the first game of the doubleheader on May 7th, 2022.

Softball ends season with series win against Bowling Green on senior day

Isabella Schreck, Reporter May 11, 2022

The Kent State softball team ended its season with a win against a team in the top four of the Mid-American Conference. The Flashes finished ninth in the conference overall, and they came into the weekend...

Kent State redshirt senior Andrea Scali pitches during the first game of the doubleheader on April 30, 2022.

Softball out-hits Buffalo but falls in two-game series Tuesday 

Isabella Schreck, Reporter May 6, 2022

The Kent State softball team totaled three more hits than the competition in its series at Buffalo Tuesday. But the Flashes could not manage to score in either of their two games against the Bulls,...

Kent State sophomore Kyle Jackson slides to third base.

Baseball loses third straight game in non-conference game against Ohio State

Jacob Hansen, Reporter May 6, 2022

Kent State’s baseball team fell in a close game to a struggling Ohio State in a midweek showdown. KSU falls to 17-23 on the year and are 12-14 in the Mid-American Conference. Kent State is currently...

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