Sports

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.

Major League Baseball is in need of a salary cap

With the future of baseball up in the air, all fans’ eyes turn toward salary cap discussions.

Taylor cheer team sets sight on Nationals

The team has already accomplished an impressive season. They will have an opportunity to compete at nationals which is a feat the team has never accomplished beforehand.

Softball finds their rhythm in CL play

Though Taylor softball had a rocky start to the season, finishing pre-conference play with a 5-7 record, the team flipped the script with the start of Crossroads League play. The Trojans have a conference record of 5-1, with an overall record of 10-8.

Women’s track team competes in NAIA Indoor Championships

Taylor accumulated 13 points, finishing 26th as a team in the NAIA National Championship. Jaynie Halterman electrified the Trojans, taking home the gold medal in the 5,000-meter race and breaking her previous NAIA record in the process with a time of 15:52.27.

Men’s track and field finds glory in Gainsville

The Trojans wrapped up yet another indoor track season on March 7. The men’s team capped off a successful NAIA Nationals appearance. Eight Trojans earned All-CL Honors in their respective events this season, totaling 11 awards in total.

The sixth triennial World Baseball Classic kicks off

Baseball is more inclusive and diverse than ever before.The World Baseball Classic, launched in 2006, will return for its sixth installment this March.

Track and field world champion visits Taylor

His name is Greg Nixon. He is not only a businessman, but also a former track athlete with a history of success.

March Madness excites fans across the US

It is officially that time of year. Every game matters, Cinderella stories are written and each shot seems to stop time. As the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament begins, fans across the country fill out their brackets, hoping this could be their team’s year. 

Football team finds heaviness and hope

Some short-term mission trips leave participants on a spiritual high.Others bring refinement.They taught the game as an act of glorifying worship to God.

Taylor lacrosse team is taking care of business

Taylor opened the season with their highest ranking ever as a program, debuting at No. 10.They proved they earned that ranking in their first game of the season when they knocked off No. 4 Webber International in double overtime, securing the biggest upset win in program history.

Taylor cheer sets program record, continues historic year

Thanks to a 93.47 score, the Trojans blew past Missouri Valley (86.82) and Indiana Wesleyan (83.20) to secure their first event title of the year and fifth in program history.Their performance marked just the second time in program history the purple and gray has broken 90 points.

Trojans' season winds down as postseason approaches

Coach Wiseman is confident in her squad, as they approach one game at a time.The Trojans head into the postseason with grit and a determination to play until the clock hits zero.

US turns rough Olympic start into golden finish

Team USA has led the gold medal count at every Summer Olympics since 1996 Atlanta (eight times), except one (China took first at Beijing 2008). At the Winter Olympics, however, they do not dominate. 2026 Milan Cortina was expected to be different.

Taylor starts season by “soaking up sunshine”

The Trojans started their 2026 season with trips to Arizona and Florida, not only soaking up sunshine, but also claiming 10 victories in the first month of the NAIA baseball season.The team is off to a 10-0 start for the first time in program history.

Taylor sets sights on postseason

As the Taylor men’s basketball regular season comes to a close, the team clinched fifth place in the Crossroads League standings, setting themselves up for a deep run in the postseason.Their record currently sits at 19-9 (11-7) on the season.

Seahawks dominate New England in Super Bowl LX

Taylor University starts nine sports for spring season.

‘With pride’: the foundations of a champion mindset

Maddawgs win battle for the red banner