Sports

Breaking down the last barrier in sports

By Brian Schaffnit | gargoyle@flagler.edu Sports have meanings that go beyond the playing field. The world just witnessed the closing ceremony at the Winter Olympics which is a celebration of the cultural melting pot that is our world with the common bond of competition at…


Derek Jeter: Sports icon for a new generation

Every generation, there is a player in the professional sports universe that stands out above the rest. The Jackie Robinsons, Roberto Clementes, Wayne Gretzkys, Cal Ripkens and Tom Bradys make an impact not only in their era, but for the generations to come. Each one contributed something to their game that has made them immortals in the sports world.



Shorty Spencer breaks Flagler College scoring record

Flagler College’s single-season scoring record now belongs to Williesha “Shorty” Spencer who bagged her 1,000th career point in a 72-69 win over Georgia Regents University Augusta Saturday — the final Peach Belt Conference regular season finale for the women’s basketball team.


Sports Spotlight: Jake Brandenberger

Every team has that one special player. For the Flagler Saints baseball team, that player is Jake Brandenberger. Currently entering the fourth and final year of his Saints career, Brandenberger is one of two players remaining from the freshman class of 2011 along with Andrew Castello.


Sports Spotlight: From FSU to Flagler

By Noah Gatsik | gargoyle@flagler.edu This season, the Saints baseball team has very high expectations. A main contributor to these lofty expectations is junior transfer student Kyle Bird. “Bird”, as his teammates refer to him, played the last two seasons for coach Mike Martin at…



Scout Day: an opportunity to showcase talent

Every year the Flagler College baseball team has what is called “scout day.” This is a day where several professional MLB scouts come to watch the team showcase their talents and abilities. It is a great opportunity to show professionals what they can do and to get their names out there