By Sarah Turner, Sports editor A full calendar year has come and gone for Falcon athletics, but before we get too far into 2026, let’s take a walk down memory lane. From statement performances to unforgettable finishes,…
Freddie the Falcon enters the transfer portal with…
As the 2025-26 athletic year winds down, a major decision loomed for Freddie the Falcon, the University of Montevallo’s beloved costumed mascot. Should he return to Montevallo for his final year of NCAA eligibility, or enter…
College Night Committee debating newest CN sport
By Kendall Ledlow, News editor Due to e-sports quickly becoming a College Night classic, the College Night Committee are looking to add another competition into the mix to keep athletics on both sides extra exciting. An anonymous…
Gold medals, conditional respect
By Sarah Turner, Sports editor “No one watches women’s sports.” We’ve all heard that line at one point or another. And lately, the anti-women’s sports club seems louder than ever. Growing up outside of Washington, D.C., I…
Swim captures first conference championship amid program uncertainty
By Sarah Turner, Sports editor The beginning of February felt routine for Montevallo’s swimming program. Conference championship preparations were underway. Athletes showed up to practice every day, focused and locked in. Some were even eyeing…
Montevallo Athletes Confront Uncertainty as Swimming, Tennis Face…
By Sarah Turner, Sports editor On Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m., every student at University of Montevallo received an email that sent shockwaves through the athletic department. Alongside the long-anticipated announcement of degree program and minor…
From the Diamond to the Mat: Previewing Montevallo…
By Sarah Turner, Sports editor As the weather begins to change, it’s time to shift our attention to Montevallo’s spring sports. Several key athletes will once again suit up in the purple and gold, with high expectations stretching from…
Clutch from the Cold: Ayla Ertekin delivers in…
By Sarah Turner, Sports editor The University of Montevallo women’s soccer team made history in 2024, stacking up a 14-6-3 record and one of the best the program has ever seen. They capped the year with a…