Sports

Injured soccer player discusses future

By Daniel Arbelaez | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Austin O’Connor, a sophmore, has had a hard time with injuries since he started playing for the Flagler College men’s soccer team. First, he was injured just before the 2011-2012 season began. He was not able to play a single game during one of Flagler’s best seasons. The Saints finished their 2011-2012 season with a 17-3-3 record and won their second Peach Belt Conference regular season title. By the time O’Connor got better from his injures, the season was already done. He then began to play and started practicing with the team. But before the team started to play some friendly games, O’Connor got injured again during practice. He now has a torn ACL, torn Medial and Lateral Meniscus.


Men’s tennis team dealing with tough season

By Santiago Martinez-Caro | gargoyle@flagler.edu

The Flagler College men’s tennis team season has not been as successful this season as many expected. Though the team is very talented, and will have great runs in the future, their inexperience has put them through some tough times this year.

This weekend the team traveled to South Carolina to play against No. 10 Lander. After a rain delay Flagler College was defeated with an overall score of 5-1. With this defeat, Flagler College fell to a 5-9 overall and a 2-4 in conference play.



Flagler softball poised for post-season run

By Jaycob Ammerman | gargoyle@flagler.eduThe Flagler College Saints softball team (27 – 11, 4-4 Peach Belt Conference) are currently on a three game winning streak.

The Saints head coach Kristen Overton has the team poised to compete in a tough Peach Belt Conference.

Currently, the Saints are ranked 5th in the Peach Belt Conference.


After challenging season, women’s basketball focuses on better future

By Alexz Elmore | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Through a tough season, the women’s basketball team found their strengths and is now focused on building for the new season ahead.

The 2011 season was tough for the girls of the Flagler women’s basketball team.

The team did what they could, but injuries played a major role in their downfall this season.

“Due to injuries it was very difficult for us to change our defense as we needed, with so many players unable to play,” head coach Erika Lang-Montgomery said.


Flagler baseball team off to strong start

By Mari Pothier | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Dyann Busse

Consistent pitching and timely hitting are two major factors contributing to the success of the Flagler College baseball team.

The Saints took one out of three in their conference series against Montevallo bringing their overall record to 14-8 and 6-3 against Peach Belt Conference teams.

Head coach David Barnett said the team is off to a good start but knows there are a lot of series left in the season.


Women’s tennis athlete follows in her sister’s footsteps

By Eric Albury | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Dyann Busse

The Ospina sisters are more than just blood; they are a team. With all three having played tennis at Flagler College, the youngest – Laura (19) – looks to make her mark during her freshman season, joining the ranks among her sisters and begin her own legacy.

“We all started playing tennis at the same time; however, since they are my older sisters, I would say they have been my role models for everything in life, including tennis,” Laura said.


New men’s tennis player shows passion for team

By Santiago Martinez-Caro | gargoyle@flagler.edu

The tennis team is already known for having players from several countries but there is a new freshman from Ecuador.

David Espinosa, 18 years old, is attending Flagler College to get his bachelor’s degree in business. He has been playing tennis since he was 10 and he has high hopes for the tennis team this year.

“I think we are going to do very well this season,” Espinosa said.


Loren Cate discusses success both on and off the soccer field

By Daniel Arbelaez | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Dyann Busse

Loren Cate, a striker for the Flagler College women’s soccer team, knows what her goals are in life. Last season, she scored a total of 13 goals in the 18 games she started. In her three seasons playing for Flagler, she has scored 27 goals in 53 games. Cate is not just an excellent striker, but also an excellent student. Her 3.75 GPA confirms that she not only scores in the field, but also in her grades.


Women’s golf team starts spring season strong

By Adam Hunt | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Flagler women’s golf teed off its spring season with a seventh place finish at the Lady Moc Classic.

The Saints finished the 54-hole event in Lakeland, Fla. with a combined score of 937, two shots behind Barry.

“The team played well,” said head coach Santiago Cavanagh. “I was pleased with the positive attitude we showed from start to finish.”