Category Archives: Sports
Grad takes a swing at youth & business
By Samone Davis Contributing Writer Palm Beach Atlantic University alumnus Loren Broderick Kemp heard his calling from God to give back to kids through sports shortly after graduating. Originally from Nassau, Bahamas, Kemp moved to Florida in 2003 to attend … Continue reading
Opinion: African World Cup long overdue
By Katie Witham Sports Editor For the billions of soccer fans around the world, the past four years have been spent in eager anticipation of the 2010 World Cup. This summer’s World Cup will be held in Africa for the … Continue reading
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Team handball hits PBA
By Chris Hernandez Contributing Writer Team handball recently joined the list of club sports offered at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Team handball, or European handball, is not to be confused with American handball in which players hit a rubber ball … Continue reading
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PBA pitcher sets records
By Jocelyn Martinez Contributing Writer All serious athletes know the adage “practice makes perfect.” Dedication, hard work and persistence will always help in the long run — just as they have for Palm Beach Atlantic University’s senior softball pitcher, Ashley … Continue reading
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Sailfish baseball beats Sharks 8-0
By Kyle Beck Contributing Writer The Palm Beach Atlantic University baseball team easily handled Nova Southeastern University Wednesday night, beating the Sharks 8-0. Sophomore pitcher Logan Thomas provided a dominant pitching performance to lead the Sailfish to their ninth win … Continue reading
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Intramurals pump up athletes and fans
The intramural basketball season wrapped up right before Spring Break, while intramural soccer kicked off March 15. By Clint Longenecker Contributing Writer The week prior to Spring Break meant something more to Palm Beach Atlantic University students than just midterms … Continue reading
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Opinion: Tebow can succeed in NFL
By Kyle Beck Contributing Writer With the NFL draft approaching, there is one topic that just won’t seem to go away and that is Tim Tebow. Everything about the guy is captivating in some way, whether you love him or … Continue reading
Palm Beach County catches Spring Training fever
By Jose Bautista Contributing Writer Major League Baseball is officially back, almost. A total of 15 MLB teams will hold their spring training games in the state of Florida in 2010. Besides the state teams the Florida Marlins and Tampa … Continue reading
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Student’s sister skates in Olympics
By Anna Zetterberg Assistant Managing Editor At 20 years old, Biba Sakurai is an Olympic short-track speed-skater representing Japan. But Sakurai’s age isn’t the only connection she has with students of Palm Beach Atlantic University. She is also the sister … Continue reading
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Beacon Sports: Men’s lacrosse struggles with losses
By Michael Noble Contributing Writer On Feb. 12, the Palm Beach Atlantic University lacrosse team was defeated by its rival Miami University with a score of 7-11, and then again on Sunday by Georgia Southern University, with a loss of … Continue reading
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Beacon Sports: Intramural basketball heats up
By Clint Longenecker Contributing Writer This week begins a series showcasing highlights from different intramural sports. Last week featured some hotly contested games on the intramural basketball court, but one matchup stood above the rest. The premier game of the … Continue reading
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Beacon Sports: Errors plague Sailfish
By Michele Kappas Contributing Writer At Dave Manzo Field Tuesday the Palm Beach Atlantic University Sailfish led 7-6 in the ninth inning, only to see Nova Southeastern University pile on six runs to win 12-7. PBA fell to 0-5 for … Continue reading
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Beacon Sports: In brief: Softball starts strong, basketball season ends
By Eric Quinones Contributing Writer After winning their opening double header, the Palm Beach Atlantic University Sailfish softball team played a second double header on Feb. 6 against Eckerd College. This time they won one game but lost the second. … Continue reading
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Beacon Sports: Despite rain delays, Carter excited
By Michele Kappas Contributing Writer Although the Palm Beach Atlantic University baseball season is off to a rough start, the players’ excitement about new coach Gary Carter still remains. “I’m looking forward to gaining the knowledge and experience from a … Continue reading
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Beacon Sports: Polo pioneer leaves legacy
By Anna Zetterberg Assistant Managing Editor The young village of Wellington has stepped into the international spotlight, making a name for itself in the lavish world of polo. Polo in Wellington flaunts an enviable lifestyle and rich equestrian culture. It … Continue reading
Sailfish baseball home opener today at Roger Dean Stadium
With their game postponed last Tuesday due to weather, the Sailfish baseball team will play their first home game today at 6 p.m. Roger Dean Stadium will host the Sailfish as they go head-to-head with the Florida Tech Panthers. This … Continue reading
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Beacon Sports: PBA and Northwood compete in Chick-fil-A battle
By Jennifer Rodino Features Editor Craving some Chick-fil-A? Get ready, Palm Beach Atlantic University, because from now until Feb. 15 PBA supporters can show their school spirit by eating more chicken. The “Chick-fil-A Challenge” is taking place at two local … Continue reading
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Beacon Sports: Sailfish annihilate Seahawks in season opener
By Michael Noble and Jocelyn Martinez Contributing Writers The Palm Beach Atlantic University softball team opened the season winning a double-header against Northwood University’s Seahawks on Wednesday. The Sailfish dominated the contest, coming away with a run-ruled 9-0 win in … Continue reading
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Beacon Sports: PBA students interview NFL star
By Jennifer Rodino, Jared Stresen-Reuter and Jon Blank Features Editor and Contributing Writers The Super Bowl was yesterday, and most students were excited about seeing two great quarterbacks, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees, go head-to-head. However, Palm Beach Atlantic University … Continue reading
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Beacon Sports: World champion to coach cross country
By Michele Kappas Contributing Writer When someone has the ability to run a marathon in 2:59:22 and can claim the title “world champion,” heads are going to turn. This is exactly what happened on Jan. 8 when Palm Beach Atlantic University … Continue reading
