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Spring Sports Preview – Lacrosse

Maliik Cooper

Head coach Kara Conchek has been adamant about the type of culture she’s aiming to build with Eagles lacrosse. “We have continued to promote player-led leadership initiatives which shape and…

Panthers, Rock Hill relationship in question

Matthew Shealy

With construction having been halted for over a month on the Carolina Panthers’ new headquarters in Rock Hill, some people, including state Sen. Michael Johnson, are beginning to question if…

SC House passes transgender sports ban

Marley Bassett

The “Save Women’s Sports Act,” which would bar transgender women from participating in women’s sports, passed the SC House of Representatives on April 6. The proposed bill, officially H.4608,…

Eagle of the Week: Regan Clifford

Lily Fremed

As the 2022 Georgia State Women’s Spring Invitational wrapped up on March 29, sophomore Regan Clifford shot a collegiate-low of 74 in the third round, placing her final score in…

Women’s golf season recap

Sam Hyatt

The Winthrop women’s golf team saw improvements during the Mimosa Hills Intercollegiate tournament hosted at Appalachian State University on April 4 and April 5. “We have played some tight…

Former Winthrop basketball player declares for NBA Draft

Spencer Horton

Former Winthrop basketball player Adonis Arms has declared for the 2022 NBA Draft. Most recently playing for Texas Tech, Arms made the announcement on Twitter on March 31. “This…

Winthrop Baseball sees six-game win streak

Matthew Shealy

The Winthrop baseball team excelled over the last two weeks, winning six of its last seven games. The Eagles began their hot streak on April 1, defeating Big South…

Eagle of the Week: Bailey Warren

Sam Hyatt

Bailey Warren, the catcher and utility player for Winthrop’s softball team, has secured a spot as a power hitter on the team. Warren began playing baseball in her hometown…

Winthrop Team FTK and running club partner for 5K

Matthew Shealy

In an effort to raise money towards the fight against childhood cancer, Winthrop Team FTK and the Winthrop running club are hosting a 5K this Friday at the Winthrop Lake.…

Winthrop finds success at home track

Matthew Shealy

The Winthrop track and field program had a handful of noteworthy performers at this past weekend’s Winthrop/Adidas Invitational. Sophomore sprinter Toluwayan Agbeyomi was one of Winthrop’s top finishers, placing…