Sports

By Clayton Coffman | ccoffman@flagler.edu

Jerry Jones does have some brains after all. The locker room cancer that was Terrell Owens had to go. If Vito Corleone had been around, T.O. could have expected a visit from Luca Brasi to make him an offer he couldn’t refuse.

Over the last three years, Team Obliterator, as some have called him, continued to showcase his skills as the worst teammate in the history of sports. He was the leader of the Cowboys’ locker room and it ruined this team.

By Matthew Boyle | mboyle@flagler.edu

Flagler College lost to Morris College 68-60.

By Clayton Coffman | ccoffman@flagler.edu

Brandon Johnson and Chanti Beckett are just two of the African-American athletes that participate in Flagler athletics. They have both had the amazing opportunity to play collegiate sports. But it didn’t come with hard work just on the court.

“I realized how important school and character were going to be. It was more than being good [on the court] and a hard worker. They want to know what kind of person you are,” Johnson said.

By Matthew Boyle | mboyle@flagler.edu

The Flagler College men’s basketball team tore apart visiting Morris College in the Saints’ final home game of the season, with a final score of 108-59. The win also marked the final home game for Flagler seniors Ben De La Cruz, Jon Matthews, Brandon Johnson and Jonathan Reynolds.

The Saints improved to 12-13 with the victory and head to Valdosta State for a game on Feb. 24.

After 15 years, Barnett says he’s ready to pass on the torch

By Clayton Coffman | ccoffman@flagler.edu

Photo by Mary Elizabeth Fair

David Barnett has been quite the force when it comes to expanding Flagler’s Athletic Department. But after July 1, 15 years of athletic administration will come to an end.

Barnett announced recently that he will relinquish his role as athletic director, but stay on as head Flagler baseball coach.

Saints’ excellent pitching has led to fast start in first year

By Kristina Haumschild | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Photo courtesy John Jordan

Opening weekend has come and gone, and the Flagler Saints fast pitch softball team has answered all doubters. With a 6-3 start to their inaugural season, it shows they aren’t to be taken lightly.

The season kicked off with a weekend sweep of Florida Tech. In the first game of the double header, the Saints put up 10 runs against the Panthers to secure an eight-run margin. Junior Sam Boatner became the first softball pitcher at Flagler to secure a win from the circle.

By Eli Nuzzi | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Flagler College’s previous ultimate frisbee club did not die in vain.

For people who are not too familiar with the sport, ultimate frisbee has been taking over campuses all across America.

Fact: Flagler used to have a Frisbee Club just a few years ago.

By Gargoyle Staff | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Fourth-ranked Lynn University lost only one point in a men’s tennis match against Flagler College on Feb. 15 at the McCusker Sport Complex at Lynn. Lynn remains unbeaten through three matches while Flagler fell to 1-2.
Harry Snoxell (Bradenton, Fla./Bradenton Prep Academy) was the only Saint able to come away with a 7-6, 6-3 victory over Alex Voirin at No. 3 singles.

By John Jordan | gargoyle@flagler.edu

LAKE WALES, Fla. — The Flagler College women’s golf team placed fifth in the eight-team Start2Finish Webber Classic, which wrapped up this afternoon at the Lake Wales Country Club. Embry-Riddle took the team title by 15 strokes and Tara Allen of Embry-Riddle took home medalist honors after shooting a three-over 147 and won by 11 strokes. Kaitlyn Edwards led the Flagler contingent with a 163 to finish in a tie for eighth place. Laura Martellino and Elin Karlsson both carded 172’s and finished in a tie for 22nd place. Meredith Beykirch placed 34th with a 179 and Samantha Smith rounded out the team with a 182 and a 38th place finish. Flagler will play in Lakeland at the Lady Moc Classic Mar. 2-3 at the Club at Eaglebrook.

In Hastings, a good time can be found on an ATV or dirtbike

Photo by Kari Amundson

By Kathy Novak | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Flagler College and extreme sports — not two things you would normally think go together. But that isn’t the case for junior Kari Amundson.

Like most college students, Amundson likes to spend her weekends having fun — and in her case — on the adventurous side of life.