By: Cayden Acord Sports Writer On the baseball field, Wingate catcher Lane Rhodes focuses on framing pitches and getting the best results for his team. Off the field, he uses an open-minded approach to constantly improve himself on a personal level and adapt to new things that life may throw his way.“Stereotypical catchers are oftenContinueContinue reading “Wingate’s Lane Rhodes: Framing success on and off the field”
Category Archives: Athletics
Reich now balancing duties as head football coach and athletic director
By: Michael Wayne O’Neill Sports Editor Taking on another full-time responsibility is like adding another pancake to the plate for Wingate University head football coach Joe Reich, who accepted the opportunity to oversee all athletic teams as the school’s new athletic director before the 2023-24 school year.Reich, who has been Wingate’s football coach since 2001,ContinueContinue reading “Reich now balancing duties as head football coach and athletic director”
Haley Faucette striving to balance competition on the field and in the classroom
By: Michael Wayne O’Neill Sports Editor Competition has been instilled in Wingate University women’s soccer senior Haley Faucette (5-foot-8) since she was 5 years old. Faucette’s first love was soccer, but she branched out into other sports with self-confidence through the years. Competing in sports outside of her comfort zone helped her be outgoing andContinueContinue reading “Haley Faucette striving to balance competition on the field and in the classroom”
Wingate Baseball welcoming 2024 season with locker room and dugout renovations
By: Michael Wayne O’Neill Sports Editor The Wingate University baseball team will get many upgrades to their clubhouse facility before throwing the first pitch in 2024. The upgrades will be directed towards meeting the new needs of the program and additional locker room space. “The big reason for building a larger locker room is toContinueContinue reading “Wingate Baseball welcoming 2024 season with locker room and dugout renovations”
Wingate men’s cross country ranked No. 3 heading into nation’s largest meet
By: Vennise SheltonStaff Writer On a weekend when many of Wingate’s men’s cross-country runnerstook a break from racing, head coach Pol Domenech allowed hisyounger generation to shine during the Queen City Invite in CharlotteSept. 15. The third-ranked Bulldogs took full advantage, emerging as the topNCAA Division 2 team on the Larry McAfee Course at McAlpineContinueContinue reading “Wingate men’s cross country ranked No. 3 heading into nation’s largest meet”
Bill Nash continues to embrace his first love sport as director of Bulldog Club
By: Michael Wayne O’Neill Sports Editor WINGATE – From one tip of the baseball bat to the other, Bill Nash loves baseball and the beauty behind the game. Bill, assistant athletic director of the athletic foundation & Bulldog Club, found his way to the game through playing on little league teams. He also enjoyed watchingContinueContinue reading “Bill Nash continues to embrace his first love sport as director of Bulldog Club”
Wingate’s Cristy inheriting family genes from soccer and nursing
By: Michael Wayne O’Neill Sports Editor Wingate — Saving lives and making everyone better is one of Nicole Cristy’s best qualities as a women’s soccer senior and a nursing student. Even at times when Nicole (5-foot-4) holds herself to high standards, her teammates and coaches feed off of her personality which contributes to the team’sContinueContinue reading “Wingate’s Cristy inheriting family genes from soccer and nursing”
Former Marvin Ridge volleyball players eager to take Bulldogs to bigger heights on the court
By: Michael Wayne O’Neill Sports Editor WINGATE – Katie Jamerson and Maggie Young found themselves on the volleyball court at Marvin Ridge High School (Waxhaw, N.C.) and clicked instantly as best friends off the court. The two have known each other since their days on the Mavericks’ 2018 state championship team and their bond isContinueContinue reading “Former Marvin Ridge volleyball players eager to take Bulldogs to bigger heights on the court”
Former Wingate defensive lineman finding his opportunity at D-1 Georgia Southern
By: Michael Wayne O’Neill Sports Editor STATESBORO, Ga. – Justin Rhodes emerged from watching football on television to a “hard-nosed” college football player when he got a scholarship offer from Wingate University football coach Joe Reich. Rhodes, a Durham, N.C. native, was hooked on football because of his father, Lester Rhodes. The two would goContinueContinue reading “Former Wingate defensive lineman finding his opportunity at D-1 Georgia Southern”
All-SAC Receiver Trevor Grant Returning to Pursue Master’s and National Title at Wingate
Sports Editor: Michael O’Neill WINGATE – Wingate University football senior Trevor Grant has been a jack of all trades as long as he can remember. The former Cuthbertson High football standout is about to embark on a new journey in Wingate’s Masters of Accounting program when he graduates with his bachelor’s degree in accounting andContinueContinue reading “All-SAC Receiver Trevor Grant Returning to Pursue Master’s and National Title at Wingate”
