Sports - The Echo

Taylor University hires new men’s basketball coach

By Caleb Joshua Heffron · Tuesday, May 7, 2024

After a month and a half-search, the Trojans men’s basketball team has found their future coach.

Inside the offseason preparation of Taylor sports

By Conrad Otto · Tuesday, May 7, 2024

“I call it the ‘magic of spring.’ That’s where the growth takes place.”

Taylor sends six teams to spring CL Championships

By Caleb Joshua Heffron · Tuesday, April 30, 2024

With the final month of the school year fast approaching, the ever-looming Crossroads League Tournaments and Championships stand as the final barrier for entry for Taylor’s spring sports.

Track & field competes on the West Coast

By Kali Siemers · Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Taylor track and field athletes headed to Azusa, California to compete in the Bryan Clay Invitational on Apr. 12.

Scottie Scheffler wins his second green jacket at the 2024 Masters

By Dalton Keay · Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Amidst the lush greenery and whispered legends of Augusta National Golf Club, the Masters Tournament stands as an enduring beacon of sporting excellence and tradition.

Gamble crosses the finish as a record-breaker

By Elise Hoylman · Tuesday, April 30, 2024

“I have always thought, the longer the distance, the better I am at it.”

Jersey Tannehill leads in her final inning

By Mallory Dotson · Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Jersey Tannehill is wrapping up her career with Taylor softball.

PSA from CJH: Everything you need to know for CFB next year

By Caleb Joshua Heffron · Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Hey, you. Yeah! I’m talking to you! The college football fan who’s been watching the NBA over the last three months – pay attention!

Aidan Craig shatters records in senior season

By Conrad Otto · Tuesday, April 23, 2024

He started his lacrosse tenure as a freshman. He’s about to end it as a phenom. Not only is he Taylor’s all-time leading scorer, but he also holds the WHAC conference record for assists with 176. Senior Aidan Craig has truly left his mark on the game.

Gridiron Gambit: Predicting the 2024 NFL Draft's top picks

By Dalton Keay · Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Welcome to the 2024 NFL Draft: the place where dreams are made, hopes are dashed and armchair analysts, like me, suddenly become experts in evaluating the next batch of talent to enter the NFL.

Double Trouble: Josh Forbes and Isaac Brown hit new heights

By Kali Siemers · Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Track and field can come across as a strictly individual sport; however, there is more of a team aspect driving everyone that goes unseen.

Crossroads League baseball comes down to the wire

By Dalton Keay · Tuesday, April 16, 2024

As the baseball season is coming to a close, the Crossroads League Title is still up for grabs and the race for the conference crown has never been closer.

Offense leads Taylor softball through the CL

By Caleb Joshua Heffron · Tuesday, April 16, 2024

With half the season completed, and half to go, Taylor University softball is at a tipping point.

Taylor University returns to the tennis courts

By Caleb Joshua Heffron · Tuesday, April 16, 2024

After a five-year absence, Taylor University will, once again, be adding tennis to its varsity athletic programs.

March Madness 2024 features ‘Two Shining Moments’

By Caleb Joshua Heffron · Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Each iteration of ‘One Shining Moment’ gives me chills and nearly makes me tear up just a little, though I’ll never admit that to anyone. But this year was going to be different.

Coach Gary Ross moves into administrative role

By Mallory Dotson · Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Gary Ross is taking on a new position at Taylor, stepping down from his role as the head men’s soccer coach.

All-American Alert: Track & field shines at Indoor Nationals

By Elise Hoylman · Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Taylor showed up and showed out at the 2024 NAIA Indoor National Championships as track and field left South Dakota with 14 All-American honors.

Shalyn Hussey exemplifies hustle and details 2020 championship

By Hayden McDonald · Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Sophomore student Shalyn Hussey played for the Guerin Catholic Golden Eagles women's soccer team located in Noblesville, IN. Her squad dealt with adversity throughout the 2020 season, but despite dealing with COVID, the team willed their way to a state championship appearance.

Taylor Westgate breaks records in final year

By Kali Siemers · Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Taylor Westgate drove the Trojans women’s basketball team with determination and patience.

The IFL focuses on community and consistency

By Caleb Joshua Heffron · Tuesday, April 9, 2024

When college football and the NFL annually close out their seasons by mid-February, a different style of the sport takes center stage.