Media Mentions

With the Olympic trials just barely a week away, Messiah College alumnus Chris Boyles `02 talked with the Carlisle “Sentinel” in the June 22 edition about the challenges of finding the time and money to pursue his dream of representing the United States in the decathlon in this year’s Summer Olympics.

Read “The cost of Olympic dream.”

A leap of 48 feet, 10 inches was enough for Messiah senior Nick Kipe to not only earn second place in the triple jump at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships but also to beat his older brother Hylton’s record by a mere four centimeters.

Read “Kipe beats brother’s record” in “The Record Herald” of Waynesboro, Pa.
Read “Nick Kipe’s triple jump breaks record” in the Chambersburg “Public Opinion.”

Messiah College baseball earned a spot in NCAA Division III play, thanks in part to a contigent of players from the Lancaster-Lebanon region. A recent “Lancaster Intelligencer Journal” article proudly claims 10 players and coach Bryan Engle as local boys.

Read “L-I connection lifts Messiah.”

The Falcons traveled to Hope College, Michigan, this past weekend were they scored a decisive 80-60 victory over Oglethorpe College in the Final Four before faltering in the championship game to undefeated Howard Payne.

Read “Messiah plans to continue tradition” in March 20 “Harrisburg Patriot-News.”
Read “Messiah women reach title game” in March 22 “Harrisburg Patriot-News.”
Read “Seniors sink Falcons to claim national title” in March 23 “Harrisburg Patriot-News.”
Read “One more to go for Falcons” from March 22 “Carlisle Sentinel.”
Read “Falcons falter in finals” from March 23 “Carlisle Sentinel.”

The Falcons are headed to the Final Four for the first time since the 2000-2001 season. With victories over the University of Rochester and Tufts, the women’s team now looks to Hope College in Holland, Mich., where they will face off against Oglethorpe University on Friday.

Read March 14 “Harrisburg Patriot-News” article: “Messiah hosting 4-team Sweet 16 party.”
Read March 15 “Harrisburg Patriot-News” article: “Falcons turn deficit into 12-point win.”
Read March 16 “Harrisburg Patriot-News” article: “Defense fuels Falcons.”

The Falcons reinforced their 14-game winning streak with victories over Cabrini College and St. Lawrence University in the NCAA Division III playoffs over the weekend.

Read “Messiah routs Cabrini in NCAA opener” from the March 8 “Harisburg Patriot-News.”
Read “Shani fuels decisive run” in the March 9 “Harrisburg Patriot-News.”

All eyes are on Messiah as the College prepares to host the opening rounds of the NCAA Division III women’s basketball playoffs this weekend. Bob Black, columnist for the “Harrisburg Patriot-News” wrote in a March 7 article about the post-season games, “Messiah is deep, athletic, and talented with plenty of size.”

Read “Messiah hosts” at end of longer article, “Millersville men, women seeking PSAC crowns.”

For four years in a row, the Falcons have dominated the MAC Commonwealth Championship, thanks in part to the talents of senior Nikki Lobach, MAC Commonwealth Player of the Year for the second year in a row. Lobach helped the Falcons rebound against Lebanon Valley on March 1 to capture the conference title. The “Harrisburg Patriot-News” wrote about the game on March 2.

Read “Lobach pulls Messiah off ropes.”

Messiah’s women’s basketball team handed Widener a decisive victory in the first round of the MAC Commonwealth Championship playoffs on Wednesday night. The “Carlisle Sentinel,” reporting on the game, called the 82-53 win a “blowout.” The ladies play Lebanon Valley on Saturday, March 1.

Read “Women’s College Basketball: Dominant Falcons march on.”

Messiah’s women’s basketball team captured their seventh regular season MAC Commonwealth Conference title after a Feb. 23 victory over Albright College. A Feb. 27 article in the “Harrisburg Patriot-News” comments how Messiah has “been blessed with solid senior leadership.” The Falcons will take on Widener in the first playoff game.

Read “Messiah women start playoffs tonight.”