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Local archery shop hits the bullseye in Burlington
February 15th, 2016
Local business owner Carson Koury has been hunting for as long as he can remember. “I’ve been hunting ever since I was little,” he said. “It’s really been a passion of mine and it was something I thought I ...
Elon football adds 22 with 2016 recruiting class
February 3rd, 2016
For the second consecutive year, local North Carolina recruits stood out in Elon football team’s 2016 recruiting class. Of the 22 recruits, a record high for third year head coach Rich Skrosky, 11 hail from the state of North ...
Elon student balances college and high school coaching job
November 9th, 2015
Three years removed from high school football, Elon junior Cole Hyman is still experiencing the thrill of Friday night lights. This time as a coach. When he’s not in the classroom or working on his school work, Hyman spends his ...
Luke Eddy looks to overcome injury for 2015-2016 season comeback
October 19th, 2015
For as long as he can remember, Luke Eddy has made countless layups over his basketball career. But on the night of December 20, 2014 against the UNCG Spartans, one layup changed his life forever. With about 13 minutes ...
Elon softball strikes out hunger in Alamance County
October 5th, 2015
Most college students spend their Friday evenings going out and hanging with friends. For members of the Elon softball team, they spent their evening at Allied Churches of Alamance County handing out food to the those in need. Patrons ...
Four-year-old steps up to the bat for Elon baseball
May 11th, 2015
The Elon University baseball team welcomed a new face to the dugout Sunday afternoon before finishing out its weekend series versus Delaware. Four-year-old Braxton Ware, winner of the Phoenix Experience, got to live his dream of playing as a ...
Elon Football Player Arrested
May 5th, 2015
The Alamance County Clerk of Courts says Cordell Wesley Forrest, a 19-year old Elon freshman and defensive back for the Elon University football team, was arrested and charged Monday with first-degree felony burglary. According to the incident report, police responded to a ...
Aaron Mellette Returns to the NFL
April 27th, 2015
Former Elon football player Aaron Mellette is back in the National Football League. The two-time first team FCS All-American announced Monday evening that he signed a deal with the New York Jets via Instagram. “
All I can say is how ...
Elon knocks off Delaware in overtime thriller
March 4th, 2015
For the second time this season, the Elon women’s basketball team went into overtime — and for the second time in as many tries, freshman Shay Burnett took over as the Phoenix defeated Delaware 77-76 Wednesday, Mar. 4 on ...
Elon set to take on Towson in CAA tournament
March 2nd, 2015
The Elon University men’s basketball team earned the No. 8 seed in this weekend’s Colonial Athletic Association Men’s Basketball Championship. The Phoenix begin play on Friday, March 6, at 6 p.m. against the No. 9 seeded Towson at Royal ...
No. 2 UNC blows past Elon women’s lacrosse
March 1st, 2015
The Elon women’s lacrosse team fell 21-2 to the No. 2 ranked UNC Tar Heels Sunday, Mar. 1, in what as a rather one-sided contest. The Tar Heels (5-1) rolled early on, scoring 16 goals in the opening half. Elon (3-3) ...
Asher has career day as Elon tops Stetson
February 22nd, 2015
The Elon women’s lacrosse team rebounded after a tough loss to Jacksonville on Friday with a strong win over Stetson, 16-5, on Feb. 22 to wrap up its weekend in the sunshine state. Stephanie Asher, the reigning CAA Rookie of the ...
Elon drops second game to Ball State
February 22nd, 2015
The Elon University baseball team failed to capitalize with runners in scoring position, leaving 11 baserunner stranded in a 8-3 loss to Ball State on Feb. 22. With the loss, the Phoenix drop to 4-2 with both loses coming ...
Coffer nails jumper in final seconds to push Elon past Northeastern
February 19th, 2015
For the second time this season, senior Sam Coffer hit a late jump shot to give Elon a victory, this time with 1.1 seconds remaining as the Phoenix knocked off Northeastern 74-73 in Boston on Feb. 19. Down by ...
Most Valuable Managers: The men behind the scenes of Elon Men’s Basketball
February 16th, 2015
At 7 a.m. every morning, most Elon students are struggling to get out of bed. But for Men’s Basketball managers Corey Roe, Jeff Cook and Mac Ryan, the day has already begun. Players uniforms have been washed, the water ...
Elon rallies to defeat Longwood 10-7 on the road
February 14th, 2015
After trailing Longwood 3-0 early in the first half, the Elon Women’s Lacrosse team bounced back to defeat the Lancers 10-7 on Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Longwood Athletic Complex. Elon (1-2) outshot the Lancers 26-22 on the afternoon ...
Elon losing streak reaches five games as Phoenix fall in Williamsburg
February 11th, 2015
A long two week stretch of losing continued for the Elon Men’s Basketball team as the Phoenix fell for the fifth consecutive game, 58-77 on the road Wednesday night against William and Mary. Elon (11-15, 3-10) has dropped nine ...
Legendary North Carolina basketball coach dies at age 83
February 9th, 2015
Former University of North Carolina head basketball coach, Dean Smith, died Saturday evening in Chapel Hill at age 83. “Coach Dean Smith passed away peacefully the evening of February 7 at his home in Chapel Hill, and surrounded by ...
Elon falls behind early, can’t climb back against No. 8 Duke
February 7th, 2015
The Elon Women’s Lacrosse team looked to play spoiler against the eight ranked Duke Blue Devils Saturday afternoon, but came up short in a 17-8 defeat in Rhodes Stadium Elon (1-1) got two goals a piece from Sloane Kessler, Molly Garrigan ...
Three-Pointers Propel Elon Past Towson
February 5th, 2015
TOWSON, Md. — The Elon Women’s Basketball team scored a program record 15 three-point shots on its way to an 84-70 victory over Towson Thursday evening, sweeping the season series. Senior Zora Stephenson led the way with six three-pointers ...
Elon rolls over Kennesaw State in season opener
January 31st, 2015
It took just 33 seconds for the Elon Women’s Lacrosse team to score its first goal of the 2015 season. After that, the Phoenix never looked back, routing Kennesaw State 24-8 in the season opener from Rhodes Stadium Saturday ...
Elon struggles early, eventually falls at JMU
January 30th, 2015
HARRISONBURG, VA. — With 13:27 left in the first half and the Elon Women’s Basketball team down two, Precious Hall, the preseason CAA Player of the Year, hit a three-pointer that looked to take the life out of the ...
Bryant, Phoenix hold off Drexel for first ever CAA win
January 3rd, 2015
Freshman guard Elijah Bryant shined once again, leading the Elon University men’s basketball team over the Drexel Dragons 77-67 in its inaugural Colonial Athletic Association game in Philadelphia. Bryant, a three-time CAA Rookie of the Week, came off the ...
Student athlete continues on road to recovery after sustaining injury
October 20th, 2014
Junior cross-country runner Emily Dunne had aspirations of setting both individual and school records as a freshman. But a long list of injuries sidelined her for the better part of two years. “It seemed like every time I tried ...
Chris Neal gets 100th career win
September 19th, 2014
Entering Friday evening’s game, Elon head women’s soccer coach Chris Neal was sitting on win number 99, but with a 2-0 victory over Gardner-Webb, Neal finally hit the century mark. “A win always feels great,” said Neal. “It’s hard ...
Aramark, Elon dining adjusts menus due to allergies
September 9th, 2014
Dining options are changing across many Elon dining halls and local restaurants. According to Celiac Central, seven to eight percent of the population is gluten sensitive and an additional 29 percent avoid gluten for health reasons. For these people, accommodating ...
Thrill of the chill, Elon takes on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
August 24th, 2014
As summer comes to a close, one of the biggest trends of the season, the “Ice Bucket Challenge,” continues to go viral across social media outlets. The goal served to raise awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), better known ...
Football kicks off the season at CAA Media Day
July 23rd, 2014
Head football coach Rich Skrosky, along with defensive back Miles Williams and offensive lineman Austin Sowell, attended Elon’s first ever Colonial Athletic Association media day Wednesday July 23 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. This event marked the official start ...
Chris Little named head coach of Elon Men’s Soccer team
April 29th, 2014
Chris Little was named the newest head soccer coach of the Elon University Men’s Soccer program in an announcement made by Elon Athletic Director, David Blank, Tuesday afternoon. Little served as an assistant coach for the Phoenix from 2010 ...
Darren Powell resigns as Elon men’s soccer coach
April 3rd, 2014
The Elon University head men’s soccer coach Darren Powell resigned Thursday afternoon to take on a coaching position with the Orlando City Soccer Club. His position will be with the Orlando City Youth Soccer (OCYS) U.S. Soccer Development Academy ...
Elijah Bryant commits to Elon Men’s Basketball team
April 1st, 2014
The Elon University men’s basketball team has picked up its second commitment in the class of 2014. Elijah Bryant, a 6-foot-4-inch shooting guard of the New Hampton School in New Hampton, N.H., committed to the Phoenix on Tuesday, April ...
Spring practices begin for Skrosky, Elon football team
March 31st, 2014
The Rich Skrosky era began Monday afternoon as players and coaches of the Elon football team began spring practice at Tucker Field. Since taking the job in December 2013, Skrosky made it his mission to rebuild and revitalize a ...
Like father, like son: An Isenbarger basketball legacy
March 4th, 2014
With less than a week left in his collegiate basketball career, senior guard Jack Isenbarger has a lot to reflect on. He has come a long way since making his first appearance in the maroon and gold in 2010. ...
Elon’s Stuart Horne Named Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Campbell
December 18th, 2013
Elon University’s associate head coach of women’s soccer, Stuart Horne, has been named the head coach of the Campbell University women’s soccer program. His hiring was announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Horne spent the last nine seasons at Elon ...
Elon Drops 100 Points in Blowout Win Against Lynchburg
November 5th, 2013
Although the Men’s Basketball team hadn’t played a game in Alumni Gym in 247 days, the time away from the court did not seem to hurt the Phoenix, who won 100-57 against Lynchburg College, Monday, Nov. 4. Sophomore Tanner ...
Sports
November 1st, 2013
It is hard to encompass 125 years in Elon’s athletic history, from the multitude of conference titles, the controversial mascot change and the iconic athletes who left their respective legacies. It all began in 1900. Elon’s first ...
Isenbarger Seeks SoCon Title in 2014
October 24th, 2013
A lot of pressure has been put on the Elon Men’s Basketball team for the upcoming 2013-2014 season. With all five starters (Lucas Troutman, Ryley Beaumont, Kevin Blake, Jack Isenbarger, and Sebastian Koch) returning from last year, the expectations ...
Sit Down or Get Out: Group of Elon Students Removed from Oct.19 Football Game
October 24th, 2013
Many Elon students were removed from Rhodes Stadium Saturday, Oct. 19, for standing and cheering in the students section during the football game against Chattanooga. According to Elon Athletics, a fan from the general admission section, adjacent to the ...
Third Time is a Charm: Men’s Soccer Goes for a 3-Peat.
September 2nd, 2013
Some sports teams never make it to a championship, much less win it. But, for the Elon Men’s Soccer team, winning the “big game” has become a custom. For the past two seasons, Elon finished first in the Southern ...
Mellette Makes Baltimore Ravens Roster
September 2nd, 2013
Elon alumni and current Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Aaron Mellette made the team’s final roster Saturday afternoon joining five more receivers. Mellette was one of two rookie receivers to make the final roster. All 32 NFL teams had to trim ...
First A Phoenix, Now A Raven: Aaron Mellette’s New Team
August 27th, 2013
Former Elon Wide Receiver Aaron Mellette was once projected as a long shot to make the Baltimore Ravens opening day roster. However, with the regular season just around, Mellette looks to prove to the doubters that he can play ...
Elon student thrives as two-sport athlete
May 2nd, 2013
Playing one varsity sport is hard enough, but for one Elon athlete, senior Ali Ford, playing two sports is just as much fun as playing one. Ford was originally recruited to play basketball for the Phoenix, but had always ...
