Sports - The Echo

Baseball’s marathon is over, the sprint begins

By Jonas Loy · Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026

Over the course of the 2026 season, fans saw an unusually weak American League, with only five teams in the AL ending the year with winning records. In the National League, the emergences of starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski and centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong have served as important catalysts for the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs, respectively.

Taylor men's tennis wraps up fall season

By Aiden Orth · Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026

The Trojans went 3-1 in dual matches this fall. They opened on Sept. 8 with a 7-0 win over IU East and defeated Trine 5-2 on Sept. 15, a team they lost to last season 4-3.

A preview of Homecoming sports

By Taylor Post · Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026

Taylor’s Homecoming Weekend not only prompts parents, siblings and alumni to visit campus, but it also ushers in a number of rival sports teams, leaving the Trojans with more fans in the stands than usual.

Fall season ends for Taylor women's tennis

By Elijah Johnston · Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026

For women’s tennis, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) tournament provided the Trojans spark for the spring season. Junior Maddy Fuqua led the way for the Trojans, finishing first in the consolation bracket.

Jedidiah Galvin shines early in the season

By Elijah Boone · Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026

During his freshman season, running back Jedidiah Galvin ran the ball 46 times for 442 yards and four touchdowns for Taylor football. Through the first five games of his sophomore campaign, he has surpassed all of those numbers.

Trojans gear up for another postseason run

By Aiden Orth · Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026

No. 20 women’s soccer is gearing up for Crossroads League play after going 6-1-1 in their non-conference slate. The Trojans outscored their opponents 25-5 in that period.

No. 20 women’s golf looks to build consistency for Nationals

By Hudson Stigall · Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026

Taylor women’s golf is continuing to grow together as the season progresses. With a young roster, including five new players, the Trojans have spent the beginning of the season learning how to play together while also building a strong community with each other.

Men’s golf looks to turn strong starts into championship

By Jaden Keim · Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026

Taylor men’s golf has already shown it can compete near the top of the leaderboard. The Trojans’ youth and the early-season results gives the team reason for early optimism.

Kleiman embraces growth and leadership

By Marisa Reinhard · Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026

Reagan Kleiman was not thinking about volleyball when she was browsing a t-shirt shop in Gatlinburg, Tenn. with her family in 2021. However, that changed when Kleiman’s older sister Esther, a Taylor alumna, spotted a woman in the shop wearing Taylor volleyball apparel.

Trojans go undefeated in first eight games

By Jonas Loy and Elijah Johnston · Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026

For the first time in program history, Taylor men’s soccer began the 2026 season without a loss in its first eight games. Now boasting a 6-1-2 record, they outscored opponents 20-3 in their first eight games.

Manchester set to join the Crossroads League in 2027

By Aiden Orth · Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026

Taylor will see a new opponent in the Crossroads League starting next season, as the Manchester Spartans are set to move to the CL and the NAIA level starting in the 2027-28 school year.

No. 13 volleyball settles into conference play

By Taylor Post · Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026

The NAIA Top 25 Poll ranked Taylor volleyball No. 13 on Sept. 16, as the Trojans stood third in the NAIA for kills with 922.

Three-game win streak propels Taylor football to a hot start

By Elijah Boone · Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026

After dropping their first game, Taylor football has won three straight games, sitting at 3-1 as they prepare to enter the heart of their 2026 schedule.

Competitive cheer coach resigns

By Taylor Post · Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026

Kirby's resignation marks the end of six years with the Trojans, playing a vital role in the success of the competitive cheer program after its commencement in the 2020-2021 season.

Ten Taylor fall sports return to action

By Marisa Reinhard , Hudson Stigall , Elijah Boone , Taylor Post , Jonas Loy , Elijah Johnston and Aiden Orth · Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026

Trojans kick off the fall season.

Baseball becomes National runner-up

By Jonas Loy · Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026

After a year full of program records and dominating competition, Taylor baseball proved themselves on the big stage at the NAIA College World Series in Lewiston, Idaho.

Fútbol and faith: Women’s soccer ministers in Argentina

By Taylor Post · Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026

Partnering with a ministry called Word of Life, Taylor players had the opportunity to share their testimonies with Argentinian soccer teams.

In case we don’t see ya, thank you seniors

By Taylor Post and Jonas Loy · Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The Echo highlights 13 four-year senior athletes who have contributed to Taylor in big roles.

Trojans wrap up historical spring seasons

By Elijah Boone , Jonas Loy and Aiden Orth · Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Nine Taylor sports conclude their spring seasons. Several teams set new records while others learn valuable lessons.

Heffron’s commitment leads to journalistic success

By Spencer Smith · Tuesday, May 19, 2026

For the last four years, senior Caleb Joshua Heffron has devoted himself to covering Taylor sports as much as he can. He took the reins of The Echo’s sports section by himself his sophomore year and quickly decided that every Taylor athlete needed their story shared.