category: Athletics Eagle Archers make statement in first competition, notch two Top 10 finishes category: Athletics | October 2, 2023 Members of Carson-Newman’s Eagle Archers are, left to right, Gracie Boyd, Carter Burnett, Joseph Hickerson, and Grace Magnusen. Carson-Newman’s Eagle Archers came out strong in their inaugural tournament competition on Sept. 21-22. The 2023 USA Archery South-East Collegiate Regional 3D Championships in Whitley County, Kentucky, hosted an Eagles squad that was ready to make a statement, with C-N’sJoseph Hickerson winning the first podium finish for the new program. “I am so proud of how the archers did this past week,” said C-N’s coach Micah Davis. “They have worked hard and put in the hours.” Hickerson’s third-place finish in men’s Olympic recurve class was followed by a seventh-place finish by teammate Grace Magnusen in the women’s compound class. Also competing for the Eagle Archers were Gracie Boyd and Carter Burnett. Seeking to build on its initial start, the Eagle Archers prepare for the Collegiate 3D Nationals in Foley, Alabama, Oct. 5-7. Members of Carson-Newman’s Eagle Archers are, left to right, Gracie Boyd, Carter Burnett, Joseph Hickerson, and Grace Magnusen.
Athletics Hook, line and sinker: Eagle Anglers team takes Bassmaster College Series Lunker title Carson-Newman University’s Zach Helton and Blake Wheat won the Bassmaster College Series Lunker Trail Division Team of the Year. The duo landed the top spot by earning the most points […]
Athletics Sparks nominated for College Football Hall of Fame Legendary former Carson-Newman head football coach Ken Sparks has been nominated for the College Football Hall of Fame, the National Football Foundation announced Monday afternoon. The announcement comes concurrently with […]
Athletics Record 314 Eagle Scholars recognized as Baseball captures 2024 Director’s Cup The 12th annual Eagle Scholars Ceremony featured 314 student-athletes who qualified for the exclusive program. The evening also celebrated Carson-Newman’s baseball team as recipients of the event’s pinnacle honor—the Director’s […]