Author: David Loomis

Sports

Pinkerton, Crossett, Gerken going to Cross Country National Tournament

As Hastings College first-year Veronica Pinkerton crossed the finish line at the GPAC (Great Plains Athletic Conference) Cross Country Championship meet on Nov. 7th, the three HC National Championship Qualifiers could not help but be overcome with joy. Pinkerton, who finished in tenth place (19:38.18), crossed the finish line and before fellow first-year teammate Madison Gerken, who had just finished in ninth place (19:32.58), had … Continue reading Pinkerton, Crossett, Gerken going to Cross Country National Tournament

David Loomis
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Sports

Gilbert’s talent and leadership inspires her team, hopes for nationals

As unpredictable as the game of soccer can be, Hastings College’s Jacqueline “Jackie” Gilbert, a junior forward from Chandler, Arizona, has been as consistent as they come this season. Consider these stats: In the Broncos’ eight wins, four of them have been decided by one goal. Gilbert, who has five game-winning goals on the season, has scored the game-winning goal in all four of those … Continue reading Gilbert’s talent and leadership inspires her team, hopes for nationals

David Loomis
Sports

Fall Sports Mid-Season Update

The fall sports regular season schedule has reached the midway point, despite the six championships being moved until the spring semester due to COVID-19 precautions. Thus far, the Hastings College men’s soccer team has dominated their competition, winning their first six games pretty handily. The Broncos have outscored their opponents, all of which were conference opponents, 26-4. HC has been led offensively by Lukas Goetz … Continue reading Fall Sports Mid-Season Update

David Loomis
News

Cases in athletics prompt for game, practice schedule changes

With many rumors swirling around campus about what the reasoning was for changing from Level Orange to Level Pink, Hastings College Athletic Director B.J. Pumroy explained that it had more to do with making sure that HC had enough housing for the students that needed to be in quarantine. “It was basically we’re having some shortage on our housing for those who needed quarantine in … Continue reading Cases in athletics prompt for game, practice schedule changes

David Loomis
Sports

Even with a final loss, Mason takes gains from the court

As Carter Mason left the court following his three-set singles loss in the GPAC (Great Plains Athletic Conference) Invite semifinals two weeks ago on Saturday, he had to take a moment to understand the reality that he had just played his last college tennis match. “I definitely took a moment after I lost. I just needed to gather myself because I realized it was my … Continue reading Even with a final loss, Mason takes gains from the court

David Loomis
Sports

Teams’ annual rosters include a line-up of new coaches

Adding to the overall changes this year, Hastings College has made multiple changes to its coaching staff, including Cara Romeike, who will take over the startup of the women’s wrestling program. Romeike spent last year coaching at Cyprus High School in Utah, but was ready to move into the college ranks. “I always knew that I wanted to be a head coach of a college. … Continue reading Teams’ annual rosters include a line-up of new coaches

David Loomis
Sports

Pumroy holds hope for season in midst of virus concerns

While navigating through the unknowns of COVID-19, second-year Athletic Director B.J. Pumroy remains confident that the protocols and precautions put in place by the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) and Hastings College will be a success. “I feel very confident. We’ve worked with our Health District; we’ve worked with the governor’s phasing of operations,” Pumroy said. “Within the GPAC, we’ve worked together as all 12 … Continue reading Pumroy holds hope for season in midst of virus concerns

David Loomis
Sports

Earnest qualifies for U.S. Open

As the Hastings men’s bowling team continues their historic season, currently ranking third in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) poll, Senior Blake Earnest is adding to the list of accomplishments. On Feb. 16, the senior from Wood River, Nebraska qualified for the U.S. Open. After invitations are sent out to members of Team USA and Junior Team USA, as well as other major … Continue reading Earnest qualifies for U.S. Open

David Loomis