Sports - The Echo

Halterman rewrites the record book with joy

By Caleb Joshua Heffron · Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024

There are no words to describe Taylor cross country runner Jaynie Halterman. As soon as you begin, she breaks another record.

Senior captain Audrey Grimm plays final game

By Samuel DeVries · Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024

The senior class is highlighted by forward Audrey Grimm, described by teammates as a hard worker, a leader, and a friend who will be truly missed by the program.

Dual-threat QB Damon Hockett fuels Taylor's offense

By Dalton Jones · Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024

Having to learn an offense can be challenging, which is why having a player under center who already knows the offense like the back of their hand is so important. The Trojan football team is lucky enough to have a returning field general in two-year starter, junior Damon Hockett.

Men’s rugby grows in experience through the fall season

By Elise Hoylman · Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024

The Taylor men’s rugby team 2024 season is well underway in the fall semester. Their play continues to get better after games and a tournament at Wabash College in the second weekend of November.

Cold weather warrants the return of Taylor winter sports

By Chase Petry · Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024

Three sports will start up during J-term. Baseball, track and field, and competitive cheer will each get their shot at exciting the Taylor community in a month.

Intramural sport culture connects student body

By Kendall Beck · Friday, Nov. 15, 2024

The secret sauce behind Taylor University’s vibrant intramural sport culture? It’s not just contingent on player involvement.

NAIA Cross Country Championship Preview

By Caleb Joshua Heffron · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024

Taylor wants to retake their crown. The College of Idaho needs to defend theirs. Milligan has a three-peat to finish.

Trust the transfers: basketball adds three Trojans

By Elise Hoylman · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024

Taylor men’s basketball added extra skill to its backcourt with three heavily experienced transfer students: senior guard Kobe Funderburk, junior guard Chaz Harvey, and junior guard Kaleb Edwards.

Tennis prepares for 2025, returns to the recruiting trail

By Jane' Aubry Page · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024

The announcement is out - tennis is returning to Taylor University next year, but first they need a team.

Taylor Equestrian Team once again gallops into competition

By Chase Petry · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024

They are not in the spotlight enough and the skill it takes to master their craft is exceptional. That is a solid definition for the Equestrian Club at Taylor University.

Trojans prepare to take on daunting Crossroads League Tournament

By Spencer Smith · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024

After defeating Bethel on Wednesday, Taylor has secured their spot in the upcoming Crossroads League Tournament on Nov. 9-16.

The Chicago White Sox make the wrong kind of history

By Caleb Joshua Heffron · Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024

The 2024 Chicago White Sox are the worst baseball team ever. This season, in the lowly AL Central, the White Sox did not just lose over 100 games, they broke the MLB record for most losses in a season.

Men's and women's soccer close out regular season

By Sam Maurer · Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024

Taylor women's soccer will face #RV Grace on Nov. 6 in the Crossroads League Tournament quarterfinals, while the men's side will look to next season to build off of the improvements and gritty mentality from coach Drew Glover’s first season.

Women’s golf ends fall at No. 15, prepares for spring

By Spencer Smith · Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024

Backed by a string of victories, the Taylor’s women’s golf team has concluded their fall season ranked No. 15 in the nation.

Men's golf ends fall with four top-five finishes, two wins

By Dalton Jones · Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024

Everyone loves an underdog story and Taylor’s men’s golf team has taken the underdog mentality and run with it. Despite starting the year unranked, they end the first half of their year receiving votes for the Top 25.

Crosstown rivals vie for MSFA Mideast glory

By Dalton Jones · Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024

The football season is just over halfway through and the race for the MSFA Mideast crown is as close as it can get. There are two teams primed to make a run for the title and a share of the MSFA crown, with little competition behind them.

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TUFC unites students through faith and fun

By Dalton Jones · Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024

Soccer is the most popular sport in the entire world and it’s not close. With an estimated 3.5 billion fans worldwide, soccer securely has the top spot. One club on campus is growing that popularity even more. The TU Soccer Club.

PSA From CJH: Legacy reigns in an epic World Series duel

By Caleb Joshua Heffron · Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024

Sports fans are an interesting bunch. We love heroes and villains, but we hate dynasties. We cheer for parity during the season but championship viewership declines when there isn’t a team from California, Florida or New York in the championship game.

Jarheads sit at No. 8 in NAIA, third in Crossroads League

By Caleb Joshua Heffron · Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024

Ranked No. 8 in the nation, the Jarheads are one of three Crossroads League teams in the top 10, slotting in right behind No. 7 Indiana Wesleyan and No. 6 Spring Arbor.

On their way up: Maddawgs soar to No. 2 team

By Elise Hoylman · Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024

Now Ranked No. 2 in the NAIA, the women’s cross country team started out of the gate running into the season with two first-place finishes and one second-place finish.