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  • Women’s soccer wins third straight on late goal

    Women’s soccer wins third straight on late goal

    The Elizabethtown College women’s soccer team’s 0-3 start to the season is a thing of the past. After an offensive clinic put on by the Blue Jays in their home opener against Immaculata University, an 8-0 victory, they hosted Franklin and Marshall College last Tuesday evening. A goal scored in the 26th minute by sophomore

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  • Volleyball team looks to continue dominance in MAC; build off Old Friends Crossover Classic

    Volleyball team looks to continue dominance in MAC; build off Old Friends Crossover Classic

    he Elizabethtown College 2013 women’s volleyball team is starting out strong this year with a 2-0 lead in the Commonwealth Conference and an overall record of  7-4 as of  Sept. 17. Senior Captain Carolyn Lukiewski said the team’s main focus is to make it to MAC Championships. “Last year we lost in the semi-finals to

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  • Golf team competes in first fall competition at Messiah

    Golf team competes in first fall competition at Messiah

    he Elizabethtown College golf team began its fall season with an eighth-place finish at the Messiah Falcon Classic at Blue Ridge Country Club and a 13th-place finish at the Bridgewater Tom Kinder Memorial at Lakeview Golf Club. After finishing sixth at the Commonwealth Conference Championships last season, the Blue Jays look to begin their season

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  • Cross country program hosts Blue Jay Alumni Challenge

    Cross country program hosts Blue Jay Alumni Challenge

    his past Saturday, the Elizabethtown College Cross Country program hosted the Blue Jay Alumni Challenge. This was the first home cross country meet in over a decade. The College has hosted home meets before, but most of them have always been at the Fairgrounds or the Lancaster County Central Park. The five teams that were

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  • Johnny Manziel’s recent suspension

    Johnny Manziel’s recent suspension

    he legend of Johnny Manziel continues to grow with every touchdown he throws and autograph he signs. Texas A&M’s superstar quarterback’s popularity has increased exponentially since his historic first-year campaign last season, which concluded with the Heisman Trophy and a Cotton Bowl victory. Johnny “Football” has been in the limelight since his Heisman victory for

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  • Field hockey defeats in-state opponents

    Field hockey defeats in-state opponents

    The Elizabethtown College field hockey team is filled with hope and skill ­—  a deadly combination to any foe who crosses its path. Strengthening this team are new players and veteran seniors. A strong bench now exists for the team, a change many think will improve the team. “I think we have a deep bench

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  • Trainer seeks to enhance student athlete experience

    inston Churchill once said, “To change is to improve.” Bridget Spooner MS, LAT, ATC is bettering the Sports Medicine program with the change she is creating. Spooner joins Elizabethtown College as our new head athletic trainer and has already fit into her role in the short time she has been at the College.  Miss Bridget,

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  • Cross country teams finish strong at alumni challenge

    Cross country teams finish strong at alumni challenge

    Elizabethtown College’s men’s and women’s cross country teams are already off to a great start for their 2013 season. Both teams attended the Galen E. Piper Alumni Open/XC Challenge at Shippensburg University on Friday Sept. 6. Matt Rever, one of the senior captains, said the conditions for racing were good, with nice weather and a

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  • Men’s soccer falls in double overtime to nationally-ranked team, prepares for F&M

    Men’s soccer falls in double overtime to nationally-ranked team, prepares for F&M

    his year marks the Blue Jays’ last season in the MAC Commonwealth Conference before next year’s move to the Landmark Conference. Before meeting their fellow conference teams on the field, they must first battle a few non-conference opponents. The Blue Jays (1-2-1) head to Franklin & Marshall College (4-0-0) on Friday to take on the

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