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  • Blue Jays defeat Wilkes, snap 3 game losing streak

    Blue Jays defeat Wilkes, snap 3 game losing streak

    On Friday, March 27, the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays faced off against the Wilkes Colonels in what would prove to be a defining matchup for Etown. What began as a competitive contest quickly turned into a showcase of the Blue Jays’ discipline, energy, and ability to capitalize on momentum. After several close early points, Elizabethtown

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  • Elizabethtown College takes care of business against Goucher

    Elizabethtown College takes care of business against Goucher

    The Elizabethtown College Women’s Basketball team took on the Goucher Gophers at home on Saturday for a Landmark Conference matchup. Etown had been coming off a big win the previous game against Moravian and hoped to continue their momentum heading into their next conference contest. The Blue Jays were able to take down Goucher in

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  • NFL Coaching Changes: What they mean and how they will impact the organization

    NFL Coaching Changes: What they mean and how they will impact the organization

    Ten out of 32 teams in the NFL were searching for head coaches after their seasons ended. That is 31% of the head coaches in the entire organization. As coaches have recently found themselves in a revolving door of jobs, the question is: will these new coaches stick around to see the end of the

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  • Elizabethtown College men’s volleyball brings out the brooms against Cairn

    Elizabethtown College men’s volleyball brings out the brooms against Cairn

    Elizabethtown College’s men’s volleyball team took on the Cairn Highlanders this past week prior to the beginning of their in-conference play. The Blue Jays were due for a rematch against the Highlanders, as Etown cruised to a 3-0 victory as the starters rested for the second game in the tri-match. Cairn entered the game winless

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  • Elizabethtown College come back against Goucher

    Elizabethtown College come back against Goucher

    The Blue Jays men’s basketball team faced off against the Goucher Gophers on Saturday, Jan. 31, in a contest that began sluggishly but ultimately turned into a dramatic second-half showdown, as Elizabethtown erased a halftime deficit to secure a hard-fought victory on their home floor. The opening minutes reflected two teams still settling into rhythm,

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  • Blue Jays falls to Susquehanna in conference matchup

    Blue Jays falls to Susquehanna in conference matchup

    The Elizabethtown College Blue Jays women’s basketball team went on a road trip on Saturday, facing the Susquehanna University River Hawks in a Landmark Conference matchup. The last matchup between the two, the Blue Jays were able to pick up a narrow victory, edging out the River Hawks 59-56.  Etown battled hard in the previous

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  • Men’s Volleyball nets sweep against King’s College

    Men’s Volleyball nets sweep against King’s College

    The Elizabethtown College Blue Jays men’s volleyball team squared off against the King’s College Monarchs on Tuesday for a non-conference matchup. Etown came into the match with a 4-1 record, taking care of business early against a plethora of non-conference opponents.  The Blue Jays picked up their only loss of the season against the #15

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  • Men’s basketball wins in tight game to Susquehanna 

    Men’s basketball wins in tight game to Susquehanna 

    The Susquehanna River Hawks hosted the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays on Saturday, Jan. 24, in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, in a matchup that featured strong early momentum from Etown and a tightly contested finish. The Blue Jays ultimately held on late to secure a 72–68 road victory after withstanding a second-half surge from the River Hawks. Etown

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  • Blue Jay wrestling continues to dominate with top-ranked wrestler

    Blue Jay wrestling continues to dominate with top-ranked wrestler

    With 25 total points scored for Elizabethtown College at the D. Kenneth Ober Invitational, senior Ganon Smith moved to the top position in the nation for the 184 pound weight class.  Smith led the way for four total first-place finishes for the team, including junior Justice Hockenberry, graduate student Will Davis and sophomore Sav Niewiadomy. 

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