Billy Cannada Staff Writer The Crusaders believe they were better than their 9-8-1 record last season and they hope to prove it when they open the 2010 soccer season against Toccoa Falls College in Tigerville on Sept. 2. The North Greenville men’s soccer team fell short in a number of close games in 2009, losing [...]
Billy Cannada Staff Writer With fresh faces and a chip on their shoulders, the Lady Crusader soccer team will be seeking redemption for last season’s disappointing end. Despite losing the final game of the 2009 NCCAA Regional Final and finishing with a record of 13-8, the team says it believes it is ready to take [...]
Cory Guinn Sports Editor After a 2009 season that witnessed North Greenville volleyball experience great success, the 2010 squad is poised for a breakout season. In the spring of 2009, Greg Mosely was hired to lead the program on its rise to the top. “We have a lot of returners with a great deal of [...]
Cory Guinn Sports Editor A new year and a handful of new players have brought a renewed passion to the North Greenville University football program. The Crusaders opened the 2010 season on Saturday against Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, NC. Despite a few mistakes in the early portion of the game, North Greenville showed [...]
Jessicah Peters Staff Writer As football season begins, there are always the stars of the field who have been dedicated to making a difference from past seasons. With football coach Jamey Chadwell’s second season beginning, there is a need to prove that Crusader football can bounce back from 2009’s 2-8 record. After Chadwell’s success at [...]
Cory Guinn Sports Editor St. Louis Rams-Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma Even after shoulder surgery and injury concerns, Bradford is still the most pro-ready quarterback in this year’s draft. The Rams need someone who can throw the ball to take pressure off running back Stephen Jackson and keep opposing defenses from stacking the line of scrimmage. [...]
Billy Cannada Staff Writer It is simple; any time pitcher Drew Provence has stepped on the mound for the Crusaders this season, it has resulted in a big win. Not to mention he has helped lead North Greenville to a record breaking 36 wins thus far this season. Provence has accumulated a perfect 10-0 record [...]
Billy Cannada Staff Writer Despite a disappointing 2009 season, the North Greenville football team concluded their spring practices in strong fashion on April 17, hosting the annual Red and White spring game. “When you take over a program you are trying to establish a foundation,” said head coach Jamey Chadwell. “This spring we got better [...]
Billy Cannada Staff Writer The North Greenville baseball team kept its momentum going last week by winning series over Brevard College and Tennessee Temple University. The Crusaders, who have broken the record for most wins in a season, now stand at 36-10 on the season. North Greenville kicked off the week by sweeping the Tornadoes [...]
Cory Guinn Sports Editor After losing four straight games, the North Greenville softball team was looking to rebound against Brevard College on April 15 in Tigerville. Strong performances from the pitching staff and offense led to a sweep of the Lady Tornadoes by scores of 4-3 and 9-1. In game one, the Lady Crusaders were [...]
Billy Cannada Staff Writer The North Greenville baseball team continued its impressive season by acquiring wins over Emmanuel College, Limestone College and Mars Hill College last week. “This was a big week for us,” said head coach Travis Henson. “We are proud of our guys. There is still a long way to go, but we [...]
Cory Guinn Sports Editor On April 10, the North Greenville softball team looked to honor its seniors on Senior Day with two victories over Truett McConnell College in a weekend double header. The seniors took over on the field and lead the Lady Crusaders to a sweep of the Lady Bears, winning game one 1-0 [...]
Billy Cannada Staff Writer North Greenville senior football players Johnell Bell, defensive line, Joe Novotasky, linebacker, and Justin Jones, kicker/punter, wrapped up their careers on the gridiron by competing in the All-American Bowl on March 27 in Charleston, W. Va. “The experience was great,” said Bell. “We had an opportunity to meet and network with [...]
Cory Guinn Sports Editor Before I let you all in on my final mock draft, which will be in next week’s issue, I have decided to take an in-depth look at a position in the 2010 NFL Draft that has been overlooked by many fans and experts. I am talking about the position of running [...]
Billy Cannada Staff Writer Having played under three different coaches during their four years at North Greenville, the seven senior members of the softball team have undoubtedly experienced some dramatic changes. The senior Lady Crusaders Hope Brewer, Krysta Laird, Tia LaFreniere, Jessica Turner, Kasey Templeton, Shealy Broome and Allison Bailey have had the task of [...]
Cory Guinn Sports Editor After a sub-par performance in the Georgia College Invitational, the North Greenville University golf team returned to Tigerville to host the Cherokee Valley Invitational on its home course on April 5-6. Competing against North Greenville were Mars Hill College, Limestone College, King College and Brevard College. The Crusaders used the advantage [...]
Billy Cannada Staff Writer The North Greenville baseball team has had a dominating week, winning five straight games to move its overall record to 27-7. “The team’s confidence is really peaking right now,” said outfielder Adam Taylor, freshman business administration. “We know that we can beat anyone we play as long as we play the [...]
Cory Guinn Sports Editor The Lady Crusaders softball team continued its 10-game road trip on March 31 with a trip to Milligan, Tenn., to play in a double header against Milligan College. Both games went into extra innings, but the Lady Buffaloes were victorious in both winning, game one 2-1 and game two 3-2. In [...]
Billy Cannada Staff Writer In her first year as head softball coach at North Greenville University, Sarah Hall has signed three prospects for the spring of 2011. High school seniors Brittany Dunn from Travelers Rest, Kelsey Burgess from Charlotte, N.C. and Kirsten Brown from Greenville. make up Hall’s first recruiting class at North Greenville, and [...]
Cory Guinn Sports Editor Just in case you do not own a television or radio, Tiger Woods will be making his return to gold tomorrow at the 2010 Masters. His return is kind of a big deal in all realms of the news world. While Wood’s return is sure to be the talk of the [...]