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AOTW: Kyle Bentz, senior soccer player

Name: Kyle Bentz Year: Senior Major: Mechanical Engineering Hometown: Camp Hill, Pa. High School: Camp Hill HS Position: Center Forward   Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I wanted to enroll in a school where I could pursue my goals in engineering as well as continue to play soccer at the collegiate…

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BASE: Reno’s bat helps salvage game two in rivalry weekend

WILKES-BARRE/WILKES-BARRE TWP., Pa. — This weekend, the Colonels were only able to snag one victory against King’s, losing the series 2-1.  In the first contest against King’s, the Monarchs claimed victory on their home diamond, 9-3. For Wilkes, senior Brady Wing and junior Matthew Reinert stood out on offense, going 2-for-3 and 2-for-4, respectively.  “It…

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AOTY: Gabrielle Giordano, senior basketball and softball player

The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Year Background: Coming in as a transfer student her senior year, Giordano took over a leadership role as a dual-athlete, changing the direction of the women’s basketball program and acting as a standout on the softball diamond. Seeded No. 1 in the AOTY tournament, Giordano defeated fellow teammate No….

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AOTY: Nicholas Racanelli, senior wrestler

The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Year Background: Racanelli became a three-time National Qualifier and was seeded No. 3 at the NCAA Division III Championships on March 8. He finished his final season with a 32-3 record. Seeded No. 5 in the AOTY tournament, Racanelli defeated No. 7 seed Jeff Steeber (football) in the championship…

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AOTW: Gabrielle Giordano, senior basketball player

Name: Gabrielle Giordano Year: Senior Major: Sports Management Hometown: Moscow, Pa. High School: Holy Cross HS Position: Guard Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I knew the business school had a very good reputation and I wanted to be able to play basketball and softball.  Post graduation plans in terms of a…

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AOTW: Brandon Gordon, freshman ice hockey player

Name: Brandon Gordon Year: Freshman Major: Mechanical Engineering Hometown: Sault Sainte Marie, MI High School: Sault Area HS Position: Goalie Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? After learning that the hockey program would be brand new, I knew that would be an awesome opportunity to build something special. Also, I always wanted…

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AOTW: Maddie Kelley, sophomore basketball player

Name: Maddie Kelley Year: Sophomore Major: Nursing Hometown: Dallas, PA High School: Dallas HS Position: Guard Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I chose Wilkes because of the reputable nursing program, the opportunity to still play sports, and the fact that it’s really close to home. Post graduation plans in terms of…

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AOTW: Tyler Barrow, freshman ice hockey player

Name: Tyler Barrow Year: Freshman Major: Undecided Hometown: Massapequa, NY High School: Saint Anthony’s HS Position: Forward Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? My decision to come to Wilkes was because of the hockey program and how Coach Brett recruited and trusted us to build something incredible. Post-graduation plans in terms of…

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WBB: Colonels secure win, display grit under new coach

After struggling last season, the Wilkes women’s basketball team has seemed to turn their program around this season.  Under the leadership of former head coach Chris Heery, the Colonels failed to attain a single conference victory and went 4-21 overall. Despite wanting to succeed, last year’s program found themselves on the losing end.  However, with…

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Mayor’s Cup: Colonels take on rival Monarchs

EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. — On Saturday, Wilkes University and King’s College faced off in the 23rd annual Mayor’s Cup game on the Colonels’ home turf at Schmidt Stadium. Despite the anticipation for a close game, the Monarchs proceeded to trump the Colonels in a blowout of 45-0, dominating the contest and displaying their adversity over the…

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