Sports

Volleyball head coach excelling at Flagler for 13 years

By Jeffrey Howard | gargoyle@flagler.edu

When a fan attends a Flagler College Volleyball game there are two things that they always expect to see, the saints winning the game and head coach Taylor Mott quietly sitting in front of her two children carefully dissecting the match.

Mott is coaching her 13th season as the Volleyball head coach at Flagler College and is currently seeking to win the Peach Belt Conference Championship for the third year in a row.



Men’s soccer blanks UNC Pembroke, fifth of the season

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

The Flagler College men’s soccer team recorded their fifth shutout of the season and their fourth consecutive on the road Friday, blanking UNC Pembroke 2-0.

Flagler has a shutout percentage of 0.71, the nation’s fourth best. Goalkeeper Camp Bissel is ranked No. 9 nationally in goals against average, his numbers being 0.376.


Head athletic trainer fulfills her dream job

By Lauren Ely | gargoyle@flagler.edu Photo by Lauren Ely Jennifer Rinnert wakes up every morning and gets to go to the job she has wanted since she was in high school. Rinnert, head athletic trainer at Flagler College, knew she wanted to become an athletic…



Men’s soccer team loses close match against Lander

By Jeremy Petty | gargoyle@flagler.edu

The Flagler College men’s soccer team suffered a tough, 2-1 loss Saturday night when they played Lander.

The game began with a promising start as Flagler had a couple of early chances that would have given them a two-goal lead. In the first few minutes, Pol Berenguer played a ball from mid-field to Zach Shanahan who beat a lone defender with a great move to the outside. Unfortunately, the shot was pushed just wide of the right side of the net, missing by a small distance.



Volleyball team beats Montevallo

By Jeffrey Howard | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Dyann Busse

The Flagler College volleyball team served up a huge win against the University of Montevallo on Saturday, Sept. 24th.

Last year, Flagler’s only Peach Belt Conference loss came at the hands of Montevallo, but once again the Saints proved their ability to succeed in the Peach Belt Conference.


Women’s soccer team tries not to lose momentum

By Lauren Ely | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Dyann Busse

The Flagler College women’s soccer team’s record fell to 4-2 after a 3-0 loss on Sunday afternoon in a conference match against Columbus State University.

After beginning the season 4-0, the best start since the program started in 1995, the Saints have recorded losses to Lynn University and Columbus State University.


Men’s soccer team beats Francis Marion

By Jeremy Petty | gargoyle@flagler.edu

The Flagler College men’s soccer team played Francis Marion Saturday night, even though Francis Marion didn’t seem to do much playing at all. Flagler dominated the competition early and from the first few minutes of the game, Flagler seemed to overwhelm their opponent.