Talk Time With Ellen

HIRAM, OHIO - Hiram College Athletic Director, Ellen Dempsey, took time out of her busy schedule to give students of the sports journalism class an end of the year press conference. Dempsey had a lot of information for them, which included some never heard before announcements.

Right from the start, Dempsey focused on some new additions to Hiram's Program including the NCAA Women and Minorities Grant, an exercise science major, and men's volleyball as a varsity sport. The grant's goal is to create more opportunities for women and minorities during a 10 month paid internship. This intern will assist Hiram's current Director of Sports Information, Andrew Korba. Being that there are only nine of these grants given out to division III schools per year, it is an honor for Hiram to receive it two times within the last five years.

Hiram will look to open up its marketability and ability to recruit more student-athletes with its new integrative exercise science major. "It's huge," stated Dempsey. "Hiram staff are really excited about it."

Students majoring in integrative exercise science will complete a strong core of exercise science coursework incorporated with biology and bio-medical humanities courses. These tracks will include sports health, human performance, or sport and fitness management, accomplished through elective coursework and their chosen minor. They will prepare students with an interest in sports for future opportunities in the medical field or management as well. 

Three and a half years ago, Ellen submitted a proposal that included added men's volleyball as a varsity sport at Hiram College. Thanks to a special donor, this vision is finally being met. Not only is the anonymous donor funding the new sport, but he has also volunteered to sponsor the new coach and pay his or her salary for the first year.

Demspsey ended her press conference with highlighting all of Hiram's accomplishments throughout the year. One of the most humbling awards that Hiram received was the Musial Award for sportsmanship. Hiram was honored with this award because of their involvement in the Lauren Hill game. "It was a very special moment," Ellen recalled. "Lauren's parents made the trip to Hiram so that they could present it to the college themselves."

On another positive note, Hiram hired nine new athletic staff members this year. In turn, both fall and spring sports have accomplished many achievements within their own sport.

"Hiram is improving every year and I believe we are a meaningfully competitive institution," Dempsey concluded.

Terriers Face The Tigers

HIRAM, OHIO - Despite the brisk weather, the Terriers look to take down the DePauw Tigers. The starters for the Terriers were Sierra Ray (Tallmadge, Ohio / Stow-Munroe Falls), Katelyn Slomovitz (Kent, Ohio / Roosevelt), Erica Dulka (Bristolville, Ohio / Bristol), Melissa Schilling (Twinsburg, Ohio / Twinsburg), Christina Belleza (Peninsula, Ohio / Walsh Jesuit), Autumn Osgood (Hyde Park, Vt. / Lamoille Union), Kayla Jenkins (Solon, Ohio / Solon), Erin Smith (Youngstown, Ohio / Cardinal Mooney), Kayla Cornett (Strongsville, Ohio / Strongsville), Michaela Edmond (Sherman, Conn. / New Milford), Alyse Gillentine (Hartville, Ohio / Lake), Paige McLain (Beaver Falls, Pa. / Blackhawk), and Rachel Metcalf (Stow, Ohio / Stow-Munroe Falls).

The Terriers struggled offensively during the first half, but they showed some fight as they scored with eight seconds left in the first half leaving them down 11-4.

For the Tigers, Emma Flynn led the team with 5 goals. Autumn Osgood and Sierra Ray both had two goals each for the Terriers.

The Tigers move to 2-7 overall and 1-1 in the conference while the Terriers drop to 3-6 overall while going 0-2 in the conference.

The Terriers' next game is scheduled for Wednesday, April 6 at Franciscan College. Game time is set for 3:30 p.m.

Taking Down The Tigers

HIRAM, OHIO - The Hiram College Women's Lacrosse team looks to overcome their two-game losing streak tomorrow against the DePauw Tigers.

The Tigers are currently 1-7 overall while 0-1 in the conference. After Last week's game, Hiram dropped to 3-5 overall and 0-1 in the conference. If the Terriers walk away with a victory, it will be their first conference win of the season.

There are no reported injuries going into the game. The Terriers are set to take on the Tigers at 11:00 a.m. on Henry Field.