Sports

From Staff The first Flagler College tennis team, faculty and administration tennis tournament, organized by Tennis Coach Walter Shinn was held Oct. 21, at the Flagler College Tennis Center.

Roller coaster season ends with loss to Lee and win over Warner Southern

By Michael O’Donnell

The Lady Saints finished their roller coaster season, going 1-1 in their final two games. After losing to Lee University 6-0, they came back to win an emotionally-charged final game, beating former Florida Sun Conference rival Warner Southern, 3-2.

By Megan Kramer

Flagler Athletes are at the heart of the Athletic Department, but even they sometimes have trouble getting their voices heard.

By Nicole Goyette “Ninety percent of the food here I couldn’t even stomach!” said Australian native Adam Dixon about American food.

Formerly found only in hospitals, staph strain becoming more prevalent

By Melissa Bear

At first glance, the scar on Krista McAra’s leg appears somewhat irregular. To the touch, scar tissue can be felt beneath the surface of her skin.

By Megan Kramer The Flagler College Athletic Web site recently got a facelift. The new site was unveiled on Oct. 18, by John Jordan, Flagler College’s Sports Information Director.

By Devon Jeffreys

Flagler Volleyball entered action last Tuesday with their season winding down and a chance to knock off a team that has become a thorn in their side.

The Lady Saints traveled to Lynn University carrying momentum from a 4-1 weekend at home. The Fighting Knights, however, stalled the Lady Saints’ progress, defeating them 3-1 (30-23, 30-27, 24-30, 30-27). It was the second time this year that Flagler lost to Lynn. Both matches went four games.

Women’s soccer falls to 2-12-1 after 2-0 loss to Palm Beach Atlantic

By Michael O’Donnell

Coach Teddy Meyer gave a bold prediction Monday morning as his team prepared for Palm Beach Atlantic.

“We will win,” he said.

Meyer’s prediction to spark the team fell short, as the Lady Saints lost 2-0.

The Lady Saints came out strong dominating play and out-shooting the Sailfish 16-6 the entire game, but nothing went their way.

By Devon Jeffreys

When the Flagler College Lady Saints Volleyball squad took the court on Saturday, it was under an odd set of circumstances. It was 9 a.m. and they were starting their first of three matches on the day, five total encompassing Friday and Saturday.

The early match had the Lady Saints matched up against the NCAA Div. II Armstrong Atlantic State University Pirates. Armstrong Atlantic entered the match as the top team in the Peach Belt Conference and has been the early favorite to win the conference.

Lady Saints lose to NCAA Div. II St. Leo 3-0 in an emotionally driven match

By Michael O’Donnell

The Flagler College Lady Saints Soccer team lost a heartbreaker against 24th-ranked NCAA Div. II Saint Leo Saturday night at Saints Field.

Coming out of the blocks early, the Lady Saints did not waste any time trying to cut Saint Leo down to size, getting key scoring chances in the first half. In an effort to score, Coach Teddy Meyer pushed some extra players up on the forward progression, but to know avail.