By Sarah Turner, Sports editor Competing at a high level is a major reason student athletes choose to attend the University of Montevallo, and two members of the women’s track and field team have been…
Remembering Barrett Dempsey
By Sarah Turner, Sports editor Bright candlelight filled Central State Bank Arena as Falcon athletes gathered on Feb. 13 to honor the memory of Barrett Dempsey, who was a member of the University’s wrestling team. …
Old Gym, new face
By Sarah Turner, Sports editor With the summer departure of Montevallo’s first-ever strength and conditioning coach, Brad Bowen, the University’s athletic department had to work fast. Who would replace someone who had made an impact…
Wrestling with history
By Sarah Turner, Sports editor It’s hard to deny the growth of the University of Montevallo’s athletic department over the last few years. Since 2020, Montevallo has seen the addition of four new programs, including…
UM esports competes in Peach Belt Championship
By M.K. Bryant, News editor The University of Montevallo’s Esports’ Rocket League and Smash teams participated in the Peach Belt Conference playoffs, lasting from Oct. 27-28. Montevallo Esports’ Rocket League team entered the championship…
Falcon soccer teams celebrate senior night
By Sarah Turner, Sports editor Friends and family members filed into Varsity Field to celebrate the achievements of this year’s soccer senior class on Oct. 28. Both the Montevallo Men’s and Women’s Soccer teams played…
From links to leaps: UM opens cycling course
By Lucy Frost-Helms, Copy editor The University of Montevallo officially opened its long-awaited mountain biking course on Oct. 26. The course, which is located at the former site of Montevallo’s city golf course, includes trails…
‘It’s a breath of fresh air’: Montevallo men’s…
By Sarah Turner, Sports editor Montevallo’s Men’s Basketball team is back on the court, beginning their first official week of practice on Oct. 9. The Falcons are going into this season with, essentially, a brand…