Jameson Chesser leaves the gridiron a champion
‘Champion’ is a word sports fans associate with trophies, cups and accolades. For senior running back Jameson Chesser, the word ‘champion’ is an identity or an image to be reflected.
‘Champion’ is a word sports fans associate with trophies, cups and accolades. For senior running back Jameson Chesser, the word ‘champion’ is an identity or an image to be reflected.
The Echo highlights 13 four-year senior athletes who have contributed to Taylor in big roles.
Nine Taylor sports conclude their spring seasons. Several teams set new records while others learn valuable lessons.
For the last four years, senior Caleb Joshua Heffron has devoted himself to covering Taylor sports as much as he can. He took the reins of The Echo’s sports section by himself his sophomore year and quickly decided that every Taylor athlete needed their story shared.
Taylor hosted Michigan-Dearborn for the quarterfinal matchup in the WHAC tournament. With the win, Taylor picked up its first ever WHAC tournament victory.
There is no rest for the weary, especially not for Taylor’s opponents. The squad has the looks of a team prepared for a deep run at the NAIA College World Series.
The Trojan Cup is back for its second appearance at Taylor. The competition stage consists of athletic games, team challenges and head-to-head challenges.
257 names were called over the course of the 2026 NFL draft. Will these rookies pan out?
Taylor women's tennis wrapped up its first season back after the program relaunched this year. The purple and gray finished with a 6-14 overall record and clinched a berth in the Crossroads League tournament.
Taylor softball took the victory over Crossroads League competitor, Grace, on April 17. They finished 22-2, going 14-2 in the first game and 8-0 in the nightcap.
The Trojans entered the season ranked No. 9 on the NAIA Baseball Top 25 Poll. It was clear early in the year, however, that the number nine could not hold them.
As the flowers bloom and temperatures are finally heating up, the Taylor women’s and men’s golf teams are heating up as well. Senior Shayne Lim finished in second place for the women, just one stroke behind first.
Taylor men's track and field continues their outdoor spring season. They have competed in four meets thus far and look to close out the 2026 campaign with many members of the purple and gray seeking a bid to nationals.
Taylor men’s lacrosse is beginning to slow down after their blistering start to a record-setting season. Taylor will, however, have an opportunity to host a Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Tournament game for the first time in program history if they are able to defeat one of their last two opponents: Michigan-Dearborn or No. 1 Madonna.
In a time of national division, sports should be something Americans can turn to expectantly, knowing they can escape from the rest of the world’s problems.
Taylor softball sits at an even 19-19 record, with a conference record of 14-12. The Trojans have employed a combination of strong offense and effective pitching to compete with top teams in the Crossroads League.
After getting traded just a month prior, Chicago Bulls’ guard, Jaden Ivey, brought his new team a level of attention hardly any would wish for. He made several statements on his Instagram, calling out the world and the NBA’s support of Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community.
Taylor baseball is currently sitting at No. 1 in the NAIA Poll. The Trojans are on a 20 game-win streak. A big part of this success stems from a strong culture between both coaches and players.
Taylor women’s tennis claimed its first victory of the spring over IU Kokomo on March 17. The Trojans have a young roster, with only two sophomores and five freshmen. The team has seen growth since the beginning of the season, something Coach Grubbs has been proud of.
Harrell, a junior, sits as the all-time leader in saves for the program with 467. This season, he has 107 saves through seven games, giving him 15.3 saves per game with nine games left on the year. He is currently on pace to save nearly 250 shots on goal this season.