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 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 Hastings College Athletic Director Chris Clements sees both progress and opportunity across Bronco athletics as the department continues to build toward long-term success. Evaluating the year strictly based on results, Clements was honest in his assessment. “I would give us a C+,” he said, noting that while some programs are performing at a high level, others are still developing. However, when looking … Continue reading Clements Looks Ahead as Hastings Athletics Builds Toward Growth
By Miah Fox Saturday, January 10, the Hastings College cheer and dance team held their Rock & Roll Jr. Spirit Camp, where they performed with kids during the halftime show of the Hastings – Morningside basketball game. Now, these are heading out to perform for the sake of Hastings’ spirit. As these athletes look back on their camp, they look forward to their competition seasons. … Continue reading Hastings Cheer and Dance Bring Spirit to Rock & Roll Jr. Camp
