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On May 27, John Brown University Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Jeff Soderquist, announced his 2020 signing class, consisting of eight prep student-athletes spanning four states, including five from the state of Arkansas. There are four guards and four forwards in the class, and they will join a program that was […]
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“We’re constantly looking for the light at the end of the tunnel, and sports is a great indicator of how visible that light really is.” I wrote this four weeks ago in my first column for the Threefold Advocate, titled, “Wear a Mask to Save College Sports.” I still stand […]
A nation’s heart and pride can be found in its athletes, who represent their city, country and team in competition across the nation and the globe. Athletes, using their platform, also hold their fans and nations accountable as they stand against xenophobia and racism. While many fans are familiar with […]
Coming off of a 28-win season, John Brown University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jason Beschta announced eight newcomers to his 2020 recruiting class on July 22. This class includes seven prep student-athletes and one transfer. The class heavily consists of players hailing from the Lone Star State with six of […]
COVID-19 has paralyzed the world. Crisis is everywhere, including the infrastructure of world sports. The recent impact of COVID-19 could change sports forever, including one of the most watched sports worldwide: soccer. Major leagues and championships, such as EuroCup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, South American Champions League, Gold […]
For the first time since the 1980’s, John Brown University will have junior varsity volleyball. On July 22, Athletic Director Robyn Daugherty announced that a JV volleyball team will take the court and appointed Director of Facilities Steve Brankle as the head coach. On Aug. 21, JBU announced the inaugural […]
Following the announcement of suspended athletics until 2021, John Brown University’s new club baseball team awaits the start of their inaugural season. JBU Talons Baseball is a member of the National Club Baseball Association (NCBA), “the fastest growing intercollegiate baseball organization in the country,” according to the association’s website. The […]
It is safe to say that the last six months have been tough on everyone. We’ve had to endure through a global pandemic. We’ve had to completely restructure our lives and make some uncomfortable changes. We’re all looking for any return to normalcy that we can get, even as the […]
Cross-country athlete Allika Pearson received a nomination to the Sooner Athletic Conference’s Female Student-Athlete of the Year List. JBU’s Pearson earned the highest individual finish in conference meet program history when she finished second place in the SAC women’s cross-country championships in 2019, according to the SAC press release. She […]