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Former Montreat volleyball coach moves to Union
Union’s search for a new volleyball head coach ended April 18 when the university announced Christy Mooberry will take over the reins of the Lady Bulldogs volleyball team. […]
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Union’s coaches maintain rigorous schedules year-round
Brent Fronabarger, Bulldogs head baseball coach, said the season is particularly busy because of organizing students’ schedules for practices. Accommodating students’ schedules is far from an easy challenge, and Fronabarger said the team will frequently practice in groups according to their positions before or after group practices. Every day, Fronabarger also takes anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour developing a practice schedule for his team. […]
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Golf coach reflects on past coaching positions, continues training athletes
Although golf coach Andy Rushing has held his position for seven seasons, golf is not the only sport he coached at Union or other schools. He played baseball from 1972 to 1976 at Union. […]
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Baseball claims TranSouth tournament championship, defeats Blue Mountain 2-1
Fesmire and the Bulldogs answered that question decisively, and they will head to their national tournament regional matchup May 10 with a chance to go out on top in their final season of NAIA play.
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Teams net freshmen who proved worth in TranSouth
Two of Union’s best female athletes — Amy Philamlee and Savannah Hughes — have much more in common than graduating from the same high school. The two players were both named TranSouth Freshman of the Year in their respective sports. […]
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Brooks lands women’s soccer coaching position
Isaac Brooks, who received the position this semester, is no stranger to the school. Having graduated from Union in 2002 and recently completing his master’s, Brooks has become familiar with the territory. […]
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NCAA move unfolds smoothly
Union’s athletic program is completing the first year of candidacy status in the transition to the NCAA, and administrators say the process continues to run smoothly in this change. […]