Sports


Men’s soccer team defeats Wingate

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

The Flagler College Saints bullied their way to a 4-0 victory over the Wingate University Bulldogs, marking the second scoreless game in the past two meetings of the teams.

Zach Shanahan opened up the floodgates, scoring his first goal for the season with a pass from Johan Bergfeld from the middle.


Croatian basketball player fulfills dream to come to America

By Jaycob Ammerman | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Born in Zadar, Croatia, Ante Gospic’s dream was to get a college education in America. “I remember watching American college movies and I wanted to be just like the actors,” said Gospic.
Gospic knew that his only chance of being able to come to America for college was through the game of basketball. “I knew that if I was really good at basketball, then American colleges would recruit me” said Gospic.


Volleyball eyes another Peach Belt Crown

By Mari Pothier | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Winning and losing are not the only things Head Coach Taylor Mott wants her volleyball team to focus on this season, but to have an overall great experience on and off the court.

After being chosen for the second year in a row as the preseason favorites in the Peach Belt Conference Coaches Poll, Mott is honored but knows there is a long season ahead.


Men’s soccer team ready to shine

By Jaycob Ammerman | gargoyle@flagler.edu

After being the preseason favorites and having an impressive 14-win season last year, the Flagler College men’s soccer team experienced a devastating loss in the Peach Belt Conference Championship game to the Falcons of Montevallo and a season ending loss to Clayton State in the NCAA D2 Tournament.


Runners reflect on Coach Williams resignation

By Donna Styron | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Earlier this month, it was announced that coach Dave Williams resigned as head coach of Flagler College’s cross country teams. Williams had been the coach for the men’s team for 14 years and the women’s from 1997-06.

Rising senior Rebecca Hoadley reflected on her time with Williams this past semester.



Cross country teams bond during relay for charity

By Mari Pothier | gargoyle@flagler.edu

The Lionheart Relay not only raised money for charities but helped the men’s and women’s cross country teams bond together as one.

Alex Bonus, a junior on the men’s cross country team, said at the beginning of the semester head coach Dave Williams of the men’s cross country team, took over both the men’s and women’s teams.


Men’s tennis team heading to Peach Belt Conference Tennis Championships

By Michael Potkay | gargoyle@flagler.edu

The Flagler’s men’s tennis team ended the season Monday, April 11th with back to back victories against No. 45 Florida Tech and No. 15 Georgia College.

They finished the season ranked No. 12 (Campbell’s/ITA Division II Rankings) with an overall record of 10-6, a conference record of 7-2 and is seeded No. 3 in the Peach Belt Conference Men’s Tennis Championships. The tournament begins on Friday, April 15th in Augusta, Ga. Their first match will be at 5 p.m. against Georgia College.


Flag football: serious business at Flagler College

By Anthony Norwood | gargoyle@flagler.edu

At Flagler College, one of the biggest complaints is the lack of a football team. Students have found a way to cope with this though by turning to intramural football.

Jeff Greene, a student who participates in flag football, said it is the most popular intramural sport at Flagler College and is also the intramural game taken the most seriously.