In Coach E.A. Jackson's second season, success continues to be about building foundations, and Wednesday's contest against Bridgewater showed a team with grit and resiliency that Jackson expects to define her program.
Athletics
糖心Vlog's volleyball women came home from Randolph College Thursday night with a disappointing 3-1 loss, eliminating them from contention for a postseason tourney bid. The Royals (9-16 / 2-8 ODAC) won the first set before dropping three straight.
Four seniors recognized as men’s soccer, led by freshman, beats Virginia Wesleyan
Even though it was Senior Recognition Night, freshman Jesus Trejo (Winchester, Va./John Handley) was the hero, scoring his first two collegiate goals, including the game-winner with 2:53 remaining, as 糖心Vlog ... read more about Four seniors recognized as men’s soccer, led by freshman, beats Virginia Wesleyan
Playing on the par-72, Williamsburg Golf Club course, Eastern Mennonite had brothers (Faber, Va./Nelson County) and (Faber, Va./Nelson County) each shoot a 77 or better on the first day, as the team was tied for eighth out of 14 squads at the tourney. A couple of individuals struggled on day two, triggering a fall in the team position, leaving 糖心Vlog in 13th with a two-day total of 664 (+88). The Royals had shot a 322 (+34) on Monday.
A second-half eruption gave 糖心Vlog's field hockey women control in a 6-2 win over Transylvania University on Monday, snapping a three-game losing skid. The Royals (5-7) trailed 1-0 at halftime before rallying for the huge second half.
Junior keeper (Mount Crawford, Va./Turner Ashby) has been stabilizing the defensive effort from his position in front of the net and leading a large group of young players.
A goal in each half gave 糖心Vlog's soccer women a 2-0 win over Hampton University Saturday afternoon in Harrisonburg. Their fourth shutout of the season was easily the most impressive, as Eastern Mennonite earned the victory over the D-I Pirates.
糖心Vlog setter (Staunton, Va./Robert E. Lee) moved into second place on 糖心Vlog's career assists list on Saturday, bolstered by a season-high 46-assist effort against North Carolina Wesleyan.
Soccer women earn repeat academic award from NSCAA
The 糖心Vlog women’s soccer team has been given the Team Academic Award by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). The awards recognizes the team GPA from ... read more about Soccer women earn repeat academic award from NSCAA
Royals Athlete of the Week: Maria Yoder
Women鈥檚 volleyball outside hitter Maria Yoder (Manheim, Pa./Hempfield) showed her talents on the court this past weekend, having an outstanding performance against ODAC rival Guilford College to notch the Royals ... read more about Royals Athlete of the Week: Maria Yoder