Tagged “athletics”

Most Valuable Summer

English major Nate Lotze ’14 honed his writing and batting skills in a dual summer internship.

A Step Up for McBride Field

Improvements to stadium seating will boost safety and enhance sports events.

Pressure of Perfection

Maureen Hirt '14, Kenyon’s all-time scoring record holder, studies perfectionism and performance anxiety in athletes.

Rhythm and Rebounds

When it comes to leading the Lords in rebounding and scoring, Ikenna Nwadibia '14 relies on rhythm.

Strokes of Genius

Lords win second straight and 33rd overall NCAA Championship. Ladies take second.

Thirty-Three

The Lords extend Kenyon's historic dynasty by winning their 33rd NCAA National Championship while the Ladies clinch second place.

Extraordinary Performances

Senior Sierra DeLeon and junior Wade Heerboth closed out Kenyon’s 2013-14 athletics schedule with extraordinary performances at NCAA Division III Championship events.

Remembering 33

Coach Jess Book '01 and the Kenyon Swimming and Diving team reflect on national championship number 33.

Top Honors

Andrew Chevalier '14 wins the 2014 Don Hunsinger Award, the North Coast Athletic Conference's (NCAC) top honor for male student-athletes.

Testing New Waters

Maria Zarka ’16 is taking her diving talents to Glasgow, where she is set to compete in the Commonwealth Games.

Go, Go, Go

Sierra DeLeon '14 shares what drives her when she runs.

Climbing the Ranks

The men's soccer team jumps to the No. 4 spot in a national poll.

Leader in the Field

Field hockey standout Rachel Hall has rocketed into Kenyon’s record books.

The Global Game

Soccer standout Tony Amolo ’17 is consumed by travel, transition and transformation.

Triple Play

Fall sports teams harvest three NCAC tournament titles.

Athletics, Excellence, and Liberal Education

By Sean Decatur

When undergraduate education is put under the microscope, few areas generate as much scrutiny (and at times controversy) as athletics. 

Making the Goal

The men’s soccer team records an impressive season and lands two players on the Academic All-America team.

Pass and Protect

A criminal investigation internship positions basketball guard Brien Comey ’16 for a career in law enforcement.

Reigning Lords

The Lords defend Kenyon's historic dynasty with 34th national swimming and diving championship title.

Soccer Scholar

Soccer player Sam Justice '15 has been awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship.

'Fair and Balanced'

DeMaurice Smith P’17 speaks to students about his work as the head of the NFL Players Association.

Netting the Title

The Lords tennis team takes home its ninth straight NCAC tournament title.

Going for the Green

Economics and math major Alex Blickle '15 applies analytics to gain a competitive edge on the golf course.

Academic All-Star

Kyle Hardacker ’15 has been named to the 2015 Capital One Academic All-America Baseball Team.

Ready for Action

Installation of McBride Field’s new playing surface is complete.

Record Honors

A record number of Kenyon student-athletes have been named Capital One Academic All-Americans.

Top Performers

Kenyon has one of the best records for NCAA scholarships for graduate school, with three more students earning awards.

Field of Focus

Quarterback Jake Bates ’16 lands a finance job with the help of a network of alumni athletes.

Back to Back

The men’s soccer team stuns Ohio Wesleyan University to win its second consecutive NCAC tournament title.

Quarterfinal Quest

Men’s soccer takes on Tufts in round three of the NCAA Division III tournament.

Heading On

The Lords advance to the NCAA quarterfinals for the first time since 1996.

Season High

With a strong tournament showing, the Lords fortify their position as national contenders.

Striking a Pose

The title-winning Kenyon swimming and diving team used social psychology to its advantage, writes Sarah Lloyd ’17 in Swimming World Magazine.

‘A Building for Everyone’

When the KAC first opened its doors 10 years ago, the campus community collectively gaped in wonder.

Claiming the Crown

For the 24th time, the women’s swimming and diving team takes home the NCAC championship.

Field Studies

Psychology classes helped Maddie Breschi ’16 lead her field hockey teammates to multiple conference championships.

Voice of Support

Professor of Humanities Tim Shutt has announced every home meet for the Kenyon swimming and diving teams since 1986.

Silver Lining

Lords and Ladies post second-place finishes at NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships.

Ten in a Row

The Lords tennis team nets its 10th straight NCAC tournament title.

Ahead of the Pack

With three Kenyon records, Sam Lagasse ’16 runs toward national track and field championships.

Set for Quarterfinals

The Lords tennis team topples Case Western Reserve University to advance to the NCAA quarterfinals for the first time in three years.

Title Triumph

Sam Geier ’16 and Tristan Kaye ’17 capture the national title at the NCAA Men’s Tennis Doubles Championship.

Postgrad Powerhouse

A record number of Kenyon student-athletes are named NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship winners.

Olympic Journey

Julia Wilson ’18 and Hannah Saiz ’13 will compete in the upcoming Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska.

The Summer in Sports

By Cameron Messinides '19

From Olympic Trials to a Hall of Fame selection, Kenyon athletes have racked up off-season accolades.

Rising to the Top

Among the 30 athletes selected as finalists for the NCAA's 2016 Woman of the Year award is swimmer Haley Townsend '16.

Gridiron Get-together

Fifty-six football players return and celebrate a Lords victory.

Finding His Groove

Sadiq Jiwa ’18 overcomes arthritic condition to excel on the golf course.

Top Nine Honor

Haley Townsend '16 was honored at an awards dinner in Indianapolis on Sunday as one of nine finalists for the 2016 NCAA Woman of the Year award.

Lords Triumph

The Lords win the North Coast Athletic Conference title and head to the NCAA.

Field Hockey Finishes First

The Ladies clinched the North Coast Athletic Conference tournament and will face Elizabethtown College in NCAA play.

Pitch Perfect

As they exit the NCAA tournament in the Elite Eight, the 2016 Lords soccer team can look back on an impressive season of outstanding performances.

The Numbers Game

Math major and starting guard Alexander Powell '18 aims for a career in sports analytics.

Leading Ladies

In celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Kenyon will host an afternoon of free sports clinics for girls.

Athletic Activist

Celebrated athlete and LGBTQ+ rights activist Chris Mosier shares his story and encourages students to "dream big."

Strong to the Finish

The Lords take second at the NCAA DIII Swimming and Diving Championship while the Ladies place third.

Devoted to DIII

Kenyon will celebrate the importance of athletics and student athletes to our campus community during NCAA Division III Week.

Three Cheers

Sam Clougher '17 sweeps three awards honoring his achievements as a student-athlete and Kenyon community member.

Titans of Tennis

The Lords and Ladies tennis teams rack up additional conference victories before falling in NCAA play.

Aquatic All-Americans

Four Kenyon swimmers are recognized as outstanding student athletes by the NCAA.

Talent Pool

A quartet of Kenyon swimmers win 2017 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships.

Field of Dreams

Kenyon's soccer and women's lacrosse teams will soon have a new home as Mavec Field renovations near completion.

Fields of Focus

All eyes are on field hockey and men's soccer as Lords and Ladies prepare for the fall season.

Lofty Goals

Ladies swimmer Ellie Crawford '17 is named a finalist for NCAA Woman of the Year based on her achievements in athletics, academics, leadership and community service.

Lords Advance

Kenyon’s men’s soccer team heads to the NCAA Division III Championship.

Goal Oriented

Soccer and statistics stand-out Henry Myers ’18 prepares for his next challenge.

Martial Arts Master

by Dora Segall '20

A Kenyon maintenance man and jiu-jitsu aficionado grapples his way to the gold on the other side of the world.

Breaking Through

Ladies basketball seeks a championship finish to one of its strongest seasons in Kenyon history.

Leading Ladies

The Ladies swimming and diving team tallies their 25th NCAC title, reclaiming the crown from defending champ Denison.

Landing on Top

Religious studies major Tanner Orr ’19 breaks Kenyon’s long jump record and snags first-place honors.

Looking to Lead

Kenyon’s swimming and diving teams set their sights on a pair of first-place trophies.

Work of ‘Hart’

NCAA Division III Women’s Swimmer of the Year Crile Hart ’21 propels the Ladies to a national runner-up finish.

On the Ball

For Julian Kobena Morgan ’18, passion for basketball stretches beyond the court.

Athletics Director Appointed

Jill McCartney will lead Kenyon’s staff of 52 coaches and administrators beginning July 16, 2018.

Instant Replay

National recognition for Lords golf caps off an exciting year for Kenyon’s spring sports.

Fresh Start

Kenyon prepares for the fall sports season by sprucing up athletic fields and facilities.

Ready to Compete

Kenyon fall sports including soccer, field hockey, football, volleyball and cross country gear up for a promising season.

Lords Leap Ahead

Kenyon’s men’s soccer team competed in the NCAA Division III tournament for the sixth straight year.

Conducting Fieldwork

Construction of a new athletic field will benefit Kenyon sports teams and facilitate the regrading of an inconveniently steep hill.

Leaping Ahead

Kenyon’s Lords and Ladies serve, swing and sprint their way into spring sports.

In Pursuit

The Ladies and Lords seek victory in this year’s NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships.

Postgrad Success

Three swimmers add to Kenyon’s significant roster of NCAA Postgraduate Scholars.

Finishing Strong

A look back at Kenyon’s spring sports season reveals a litany of accolades earned and records shattered.

Top Contender

Hannah Orbach-Mandel ’19 is the latest Kenyon swimmer to be a finalist for NCAA Woman of the Year.

Soccer Streak

The Lords advanced to the sweet 16 in the NCAA DIII Tournament, extending their unbeaten streak.

Postgrad Scholar

Lords basketball player Carter Powell ’20 earns a prestigious NCAA scholarship to fund postgraduate study.