By Paige Bortner The Hastings College softball team wrapped up its fall season with a young and inexperienced group looking to use the offseason to prepare for the spring. “I would say the team is young and very inexperienced, which has been a little bit of a challenge,” coach Troy Baker said. With several younger players getting opportunities, the team has focused on learning and … Continue reading Softball Looks to Build on Fall Season
By Molly Sporleder Homecoming at Hastings College was this past week. Many fun and social events took place throughout the week on campus. These events included the annual Homecoming Dinner, Spirit Week, sports games that included food and more, and the Melody Round-Up Parade. Students, alumni, and community members all played a role in making Homecoming an experience filled with great memories. Spirit Week took … Continue reading Hastings College Celebrates Tradition During Homecoming Week
By Seth Hill During the 2025 volleyball season, Hastings women’s volleyball had a 6-20 record. This was the result of poor coaching, lack of team chemistry, and a poor culture. This year, the Broncos have kicked off with a strong start, currently 12-3 under new head coach Harley Rhoades. The team has set a precedent for a “we first” culture. Last season’s failures were highlighted … Continue reading Catching Up With Women’s Volleyball
By Paige Bortner The Hastings College football team is off to a 2-2 start this season and is looking to build on its early success as the season continues. Senior Brendan Peterson said the Broncos have had a solid start, with both of their losses coming against teams ranked in the NAIA Top 25. “It’s gone pretty good so far,” Peterson said. “We have a … Continue reading Broncos Look To Build on 2-2 Start
By Paige Bortner The Hastings College men’s and women’s cross country teams are continuing to build throughout the fall season, with both teams showing progress despite having a young roster. Senior Grace Dow said the team has been adjusting to the demands of longer mileage while getting younger runners comfortable with the college-level training. “We have a really young team this year,” Dow said. “Building … Continue reading Broncos Build Momentum Through Young Cross Country Season
By Paige Bortner The Hastings College baseball team is reaching the halfway point of its fall season, and head coach Victor Rojas said he is pleased with the progress the team has made so far. With the team working through new things and getting to know one another, Rojas said the players have continued to put in the work and adapt to what the coaching … Continue reading Broncos Baseball Reaches Halfway Point
By Seth Hill The Hastings men’s tennis team finished last year with only one win, going 1-15. This year they have already started the season off 1-1 with a sweep of Buena Vista University. The Broncos have six new guys on the team this year, doubling their total players from last year. The Hastings team’s first win came at a mutual site in Omaha, where … Continue reading Catching Up With Hastings College’s Tennis Team
By Molly Sporleder The Hastings College Women’s Basketball team made history after an incredible season. They secured a spot in the Sweet Sixteen and earned a place in the NAIA National Tournament held in Sioux City, Iowa, after winning their first- and second-round games at Friends University in Wichita, Kansas. Hastings first defeated Friends University with a final score of 104–75, advancing to the second … Continue reading Women’s Basketball Team Results and Experience At the NAIA Tournament
By Paige Bortner Strength and conditioning remain a cornerstone of Hastings College athletics, impacting everything from performance on the field to long-term athlete development. The Director of Sports Strength and Conditioning continues to serve as a backbone for Hastings College athletics, playing a critical role in both performance and overall athlete development. Director of Sports Performance Cole Fisher emphasized that success in competition is built … Continue reading The Importance of Strength and Conditioning
By Sarah Lechman As students return to campus following spring break, many are experiencing a mix of emotions as they settle back into their routines. While some are eager to resume classes and reconnect with friends, others admit they wish the break had lasted a little longer and are already counting down the days until summer. A majority of students expressed that, although it is … Continue reading Students Navigate Mixed Emotions Returning From Spring Break
