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Hilltop Views
The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

Hilltop Views
The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

Hilltop Views
The St. Edward’s Men’s Basketball team practices at the newly renamed “Ed Norris ‘41 and Joe Beck ‘58 Court” in the Recreation and Athletic Center. John Lucas was a member of the search committee in 2009 that ultimately hired Andre Cook as head men’s basketball coach.

Court renaming enshrines legendary life at St. Edward’s for Norris and Beck

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
September 21, 2024
Sophomore forward Rainey Simmons prepares to set the ball back into the game and into Hilltoppers possession. Simmons played for 81 of 90 total minutes in the game.

Women’s soccer home opener ends in 1-0 loss against Lynn University

Anna Pratts, Sports Editor
September 9, 2024
Track & Field freshman Arlo Gonzales expresses the struggles he has been facing with his transition into college athletics, starting his new chapter after almost a decade as an athlete in the sport.

New year welcomes student athletes to the Hilltop, adapting to the transition from high school to college

Natalia Zavaleta, Reporter
September 9, 2024
Sophomore outside hitter Kelli Fording jumps with her hands above the net, going for a kill. In volleyball, a kill is a ball from the attacking team that results immediately in a point. Fording was the scoring leaders for the Hilltoppers, scoring 13 total.

First game, first win: St. Edward’s women’s volleyball kicks off its 50th season on the newly named court at Hilltopper Classic

Magnolia Westfall, Reporter
September 9, 2024
The men’s soccer team played an exhibition game against Huston-Tillotson University last Spring. The team begins their season this Fall with scrimmages and nonconference games in Mississipi.

Fall sports return with new athletes, coaching staff, goals

Hailey Womack, News Editor
August 27, 2024
Jim Sarrá, Ph.D., became the new director of Hilltopper Athletics in July, following Debbie Taylor’s retirement. Sarrá brings experience to the Hilltop, aiming to blend the University’s mission with his leadership style and highlight all around excellence from student athletes.

New director of athletics pulls from previous experience, sets standard for academic, athletic excellence

Anna Pratts, Sports Editor
August 26, 2024
Gregory, a freshman living on campus, is a Biology major. When she is not practicing or on the volleyball court, she can be found studying around campus. It is necessary, like every student, to be in good academic standing with the university.

St. Edward’s student-athletes maintain high GPAs despite the challenges of large

Tate Burchfield, Viewpoints Editor
August 21, 2024
5th year student athletes reflect on closing this chapter of their lives, looking back at their accomplishments, the difficult decisions that were made, and the challenges they faced. Graduate student and 5th year basketball player Bennett Mohn sits on the bench, waiting for the announcer to call him and announce him as part of the lineup one last time, as he played his final game — facing St. Mary’s University, the Hilltoppers biggest rival.

“Student comes first:” 5th year student athletes reflect on closing two chapters despite hardships

Anna Pratts, Sports Editor
August 21, 2024
The baseball team’s seniors were celebrated before the last game of the series against Angelo State University. Along their families and fellow teammates, they received farewell gifts and played in their home field one last time on Sunday, April 21.

Hilltoppers split final home series of the season against reigning Division II champions Angelo State University

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
Between the two games, Mauricio “Thresh” Pallares rewatches their first match against Newberry Esports on Twitch. You can find their past broadcasts of the Championship Playoff games on Twitch at @CollegeCoD.

COD in top six national rankings after win, loss amid national CCL playoffs

Hailey Womack, News Editor
April 22, 2024
Granack pitches against Eastern New Mexico University during their series opener on Friday, Feb. 23. This season, Granack reached the milestone of 55 career starts, the most in program history. Through his career, he has pitched 295 innings.

Breaking all-time SEU starts record means “everything” for 5th year Jack Granack

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
April 15, 2024
The team celebrates with Head Coach Sterling Henderson after their win. “You know, Sterling gave me the opportunity to come here, been some of the best moments of my life, memories that I’ll remember forever,” Muccio said. “(I’m) glad I can do it for him.”

COD destroys Cumberland Esports in CCL grand finals to become regional champions

Hailey Womack, News Editor
April 12, 2024
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