Sports & Outdoors

Senior Tyler Shipley (Forest Grove, Oregon) ran at the University of Washington Invitational on Jan. 29 and set a University record of 14:28 in the 5000 meter race. Shipley surpassed the former Puget Sound record by a little more than 14 seconds, set by Francis Reynolds in 2009. Shipley placed fifth overall in the race that included many runners from Division I schools such as Seattle University, Boise State, Washington State and Gonzaga University. However, this is just one of the many accomplishments that Shipley has earned in his senior...

When the Logger women’s soccer team takes the field next fall in pursuit of a 15th straight Northwest Conference title, there will be a new head coach patrolling the sidelines for the first time since 1995. After 20 years of coaching the University of Puget Sound women’s soccer team, head coach Randy Hanson announced his retirement in January.  Hanson’s career at Puget Sound was historic to say the least.  The longtime head coach will finish with a career record of 303-74-36 including a 16-10-6 record in postseason play.  Of the...

“It is imperative that each student-athlete embrace the ideals of cooperation, communication, and teamwork,” head swimming coach Chris Myhre said. These ideals embody the men’s and women’s swim teams’ incredible ability to work together and work hard, not only for themselves but for their coaches and the greater community of the University of Puget Sound. Working alongside Myhre are coaches and recruiters are Danielle Gunns, Derek Frenzel and Tracy Wormwood. “My excitement and optimism have not waned in the last 25 years,” Myhre said. As one season ends and another...

There is always something going on with Puget Sound Outdoors (PSO) on and off campus. November tends to be PSO’s time to wind down because it becomes harder to take out trips due to weather conditions. Chris Eichar, a senior from Hartford, Connecticut and one of the PSO coordinators, believes PSO’s last trips will go out Nov. 21 and 22. However it is up to the leaders whether to extend this until Dec. 5 and 6. PSO will not be holding trips during the reading period of this semester. If...

Football  Logger football will have a winning record for the season after grabbing its first victory since 1979 against Pacific Lutheran at Baker Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, winning the gritty game 6-2. Junior Hans Fortune (Kenmore, Washington) had the game-winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Fortune also has been named to the CoSIDA All-District Team for District 8 after carrying a 3.88 GPA while studying economics at the university. Fortune is also on the top of his game on the field, averaging nearly 341 passing yards per game,...

Three years ago, Seahwaks coach Pete Carroll made the daring decision to start rookie Russell Wilson over popular free agent Matt Flynn. Seahawks fans, popularly known as the 12th man, had no clue about the roller coaster ride they were about to experience. At the same time in August of 2012, members of the Puget Sound class of 2016 said tough goodbyes to their friends and families as they left their childhood homes for the first time to embark on the college experience. Those who were NFL fans from out...

FOOTBALL Logger football earned a win at home against the George Fox Bruins, winning 43-35. Senior Kevin Miller (Seattle, Washington) had 18 receptions and completed an incredible 187 receiving yards. Senior Peter Bell (Klamath Falls, Oregon) also finished the game with a career-best 158 receiving yards and nine receptions. Logger football finished with another win when they took Lewis and Clark Col- lege 38-7 on Oct. 24. Bell again completed over 100 yards, and finished the game with eight receptions. Junior Max McGuinn (Bellingham, Washington) rushed a career high 141...

Volleyball Volleyball split their two games this weekend, winning at Linfield College on Sept. 25 in five sets but losing at Willamette in three sets the next day. Against Linfield, the team was led by senior Heather Sangster (Los Altos, California) with 13 kills and sophomore Katie Rice (Glendora, California) with 11 kills and two aces. The following night, the Loggers battled valiantly against Willamette but fell short, getting swept in three sets. Sophomore Hannah Stinson (Portland, Oregon) led the Loggers with ten kills and one ace. The Loggers now...

Construction began right after 2015 Commencement in May, and has been going all summer, so it is a great time to check in and see how things are coming along. “Things are going very well with the construction of the Athletics and Aquatics center,” Associate Vice President for Facilities Bob Keif said. “Phase One, the Fieldhouse work, is complete with the exception of a few minor spaces.” “Critical spaces such as locker rooms and the sports medicine area were completed and turned over to Athletics,” Keif also said. Students who...