By Brent Surratt Triangle contributing writer In the early morning hours, the hum of stationary bike wheels fills the training room at the Wingate University triathlon house, a residential brick ranch dwelling known as the “House of Tri” at the corner of North Main Street and Old Williams Road. Carla Larrabeiti Sweat drips from theContinueContinue reading “High-tech training at ‘House of Tri’ helped propel Wingate to first national title in women’s triathlon”
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Wingate to build four beach volleyball courts near softball field for new team’s debut NCAA campaign
By Kassidy Robinson and Evan Xiong Wingate Triangle contributing writers The Wingate Athletic Department has announced plans to begin construction of four sand volleyball courts in January for the inaugural women’s beach volleyball team that will begin its first season of play in the spring. The courts will be located next to the Wingate SoftballContinueContinue reading “Wingate to build four beach volleyball courts near softball field for new team’s debut NCAA campaign”
Versatile, athletic Johnson is Wingate volleyball’s ‘silent killer’
By Kassidy Robinson Wingate Triangle contributing writer Returning to the court for her third season on the Wingate volleyball team, Emily “Johnny” Johnson, a 6-0 junior middle blocker, is using her skills and experience to lead the 18-2 Bulldogs to another stellar campaign. Johnson is recognized for her stoic presence on the court as aContinueContinue reading “Versatile, athletic Johnson is Wingate volleyball’s ‘silent killer’”
Szymborski sisters ignite Wingate field hockey’s turnaround season
By Jamaria Walton Wingate Triangle contributing writer Sisters Audra and Miranda Szymborski are making their mark on Wingate’s winning women’s field hockey team this fall. Freshman Audra is the Bulldogs’ star goalie while senior Miranda leads the group of defenders in front of her. The Szymborskis have been instrumental in leading the biggest sports turnaroundContinueContinue reading “Szymborski sisters ignite Wingate field hockey’s turnaround season”
Warner hoping to finish his long journey in college football with a conference title at Wingate
By Dayton Brown Wingate Triangle contributing writer Laron Warner entered his final year of college football at Wingate, his fourth university in six years, looking for an opportunity to win a first conference championship and finally make a trip to the NCAA postseason. Warner graduated early from Tates Creek High School in Lexington, Ky., withContinueContinue reading “Warner hoping to finish his long journey in college football with a conference title at Wingate”
Departing Maneice left lasting impact on Wingate athletic department
By Fernanda Castillo Huerta Staff Writer Assistant Athletic Director Dominique Maneice, who was responsible for overseeing digital content for the Wingate athletic department’s social media platforms and the school’s athletics website, stepped down last month to take on a similar role at Queens University of Charlotte, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and collaboration. TheContinueContinue reading “Departing Maneice left lasting impact on Wingate athletic department”
The Distance Dilemma: Wingate’s international student-athletes have different ways of dealing with homesickness
The Wingate field hockey team is off to a 3-1 start this year thanks in part to key contributions by international student-athletes from South Africa, Germany and The Netherlands. By Samantha Pearson Wingate Triangle contributing writer As Wingate University welcomes students for the new academic year, international students are facing a particularly challenging transition beingContinueContinue reading “The Distance Dilemma: Wingate’s international student-athletes have different ways of dealing with homesickness”
With new deal signed, Wingate student-athletes taking greater advantage of NIL
By: Maya Van HeystWingate Triangle contributor The introduction of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rights has opened up money-making opportunities for NCAA student-athletes over the last two years, and while much attention has been focused on Division 1 programs, the impact of NIL is now reaching down to many Division 2 schools, including Wingate University.NILContinueContinue reading “With new deal signed, Wingate student-athletes taking greater advantage of NIL”
Wingate athletics best-ever third in latest Learfield Directors’ Cup rankings
By: Cayden AcordSports Editor Hamza Chahid After strong fall and winter seasons that included a national championship in men’s cross country and an individual NCAA indoor track title from Hamza Chahid in the 5,000 meters, the Wingate’s athletic program has climbed to third in the 2023-24 Learfield Directors’ Cup rankings. The Learfield Directors’ Cup isContinueContinue reading “Wingate athletics best-ever third in latest Learfield Directors’ Cup rankings”
Wingate cheerleaders eager to win second national title in three years at Daytona
By: Keely HastyTriangle Contributor The Wingate University cheerleading team is headed to Daytona Beach, Fla., to compete on the biggest stage in the cheerleading world April 11-13 at the National Cheerleading Association (NCA) College Nationals. The NCA hosts one of the two collegiate cheerleading competitions that happen in the United States. Teams nationwide are splitContinueContinue reading “Wingate cheerleaders eager to win second national title in three years at Daytona”
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