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“I absolutely thrived on the way he coached me and the things that he expected out of me and the leader he wanted me to be,” McConnell said. “It’s helped me in my coaching career to play under him and learn under him.”

'Wizard of Waynesburg' delivered victories and life lessons. - The Yellow Jacket More than 30 years later, those who saw it still talk about it. It’s the 1980s, and the Waynesburg College men’s basketball team is partaking in a pastime that nobody is looking forward to; a five-mile run along Purman Run under a baking early September heat.

In the spring of 2018, Tyler Perone lost his only brother, who was also his best friend. This article, written back in September, highlights how Tyler fought through the unimaginable.

‘Play for those who can’t’: Waynesburg QB competes for late brother - The Yellow Jacket ‘Play for those who can’t’: Waynesburg quarterback plays for fallen brother At first, it seemed like a regular day. But then Tyler Perone’s world turned into a living hell. It was the first day of spring practice for the 2018 season. Tyler, a rising junior, spent the day throwing out patterns and shouting signals, inching towards getting back the starting quarterback posi...

This year's Waynesburg University men's basketball team has two sets of brothers, both with unique stories. Read about them here!

Brothers develop bond on and off court - The Yellow Jacket For many people, sports are embedded into their lives. Many families have one or multiple sports that run through their household. And this season, on the Waynesburg University men’s basketball team, the idea of family is magnified with two different pairs of brothers on the roster. Frank and Mark...

Three years ago, Jake Evans missed nationals by one match. Now, he's made school history after claiming the heavyweight national title at the recent Division III National Tournament.

Evans conquers Bethel, grabs school's first Division III national title - The Yellow Jacket Jake Evans stood under the lights of the Cleveland Public Auditorium waiting for the final bout of the weekend. It was the second consecutive year Evans made it to the national tournament, but this time, things were different. The match was for the heavyweight national title and was the farthest Eva...

The women's cross country program completed their run for the conference title, coming out on top as champions for a second year in a row last weekend -

Women's XC sprints to second straight PAC title - The Yellow Jacket In the highly anticipated rematch between the Grove City Wolverines and the Waynesburg University Yellow Jackets at the Presidents’ Athletic Conference Championships this past Saturday, Waynesburg repeated as PAC champions, defeating the Wolverines by 33 points. The Wolverines had won the conference...

After fighting through a season ending injury last season, Melanie Byler is back and leading the Yellow Jackets in goals, points and game winning goals. http://bit.ly/2yaUYdu

Through faith, Byler beats injury - The Yellow Jacket After coming off a great sophomore season in 2015, Melanie Byler was a returning starter ready to continue her role making plays for the Waynesburg University women’s soccer team. The 2016 season started and Byler was off to a hot start. The team started 3-4-1, but the Yellow Jackets were looking to...

Coaches have the opportunity to support athletes through more than just wins and losses. http://bit.ly/2jPiOFv

Athletes require more than physical toughness - The Yellow Jacket It all felt out of her hands anyway, so Krystal Baker sat in her track coach’s office, waiting for the lecture. It was her junior year at Waynesburg University, and the school-record setting high-jumper was ready to quit altogether. Krystal had been up here before. Many, many times. Two years befo...

The Latimer twins never really liked track & field, four years later that couldn't be further from the truth. http://bit.ly/2q3Pz4t

Latimer Twins Find Love for Track at Waynesburg Twin sisters Katie and Emily Latimer did not enjoy track & field coming into Waynesburg University.

After transferring to Waynesburg University, Shannon Morgan quickly got involved with the athletic department. http://bit.ly/2q40X01

Transfer Becomes Two-Sport Athlete at Waynesburg For the last three years, senior Shannon Morgan was often found on the volleyball court.

With hard work and determination, Lauren Drane became a starter for the soccer team. http://bit.ly/2rJr1Lm

Drane Worked Her Way Into Starting Position Lauren Drane remembers her first impression of Waynesburg University well.

Zach Machuga was a starter for the football team his freshman year and his prominence on the field only grew. http://bit.ly/2rJfNGC

Undersized Defensive Lineman Finds Success at Waynesburg Zach Machuga attended Bowling Green University out of high school and didn’t intend to play football in college.

Filippo Crivelli's wrestling legacy at Waynesburg University will live on in the history books. http://bit.ly/2rua0aH

Crivelli Leaves as Winningest Wrestler in Program History Wrestling is a sport of grit and tenacity. Grappling with your opponent and looking for opportunities for a takedown are only one portion of the battle, as mental and physical