Sports

Link finds fit back on Saints court

Assistant coach turns to Flagler basketball for support and comfort

By Michael O’ Donnell

Many people around the nation take the saying, “basketball is life,” to heart. But for men’s basketball Assistant Coach James Link, basketball has been more than just life — it has been his salvation.


Flagler tennis program looks to glory days

By Brian Vigna

Most Flagler students may not even be able to tell you if we have a football team. But we do have a very rich history of excellence in athletics.

Historically, one of Flagler’s strongest programs is our men’s and women’s tennis teams which have won several national titles. Less than a decade ago the tennis program was known as one the best in NAIA Florida Sun Conference. Today the tennis buzz on campus is smaller and fewer people attend matches.


Media experience less than Magic

By Brian Vigna

I have been a fan of basketball since I first remember being tossed the orange bouncy ball as a toddler. For most of my early life I even believed I would be one of those giants on TV battling for rebounds and shooting jump shots. By the age of 14 I knew just how unrealistic that dream was — the chances of being drafted in the NBA are slightly worse than winning the lottery.


Flagler’s SAAC looks to contribute locally

Student Athletic Advisory Committee sets goals for future of Saints athletes

Flagler’s Student Athletic Advisory Committee is looking forward to their second year on campus after getting everything in place in their first.


Saints set records at Daytona

By Devon Jeffreys

For years, women’s golf at Flagler has taken a backseat to other sports, but outgoing head coach Taylor Mott thinks that is about to change.



Uphill Climb

Baseball team struggles as season wears on

By Devon Jeffreys

Going into this season, Flagler baseball coach Dave Barnett expected pitching to be his team’s strength. Instead, a 6.07 team earned run average has made it one of the team’s biggest weaknesses.

The Saints, 8-16, have struggled all season to find the consistency that any team needs to win.

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Athletics stresses community service

Saints’ move to NCAA Div. II brings service, other core values to forefront Photo contributed Flagler volleyball players traded their volleyballs for paint brushes on Feb. 24 as they pitched in to paint a home with St. Johns County Habitat for Humanity. By Devon Jeffreys…


Saints making strides at higher level

By Laura Smith With a record even at 3-3, the Flagler women’s tennis team is searching for the right combination of elements to get on a strong run. In wins against Eckerd (7-2), St. Thomas (8-1) and Southern Indiana (7-2), the team has handled opponents…


Lynch works to replace six holes in roster

By Rai Masuda While the men’s soccer season ended for the players against North Florida, head coach John Lynch remains hard at work trying to fill the void left by his six departing seniors.