John Fogle, 72, former head coach and director of athletics for more than 40 years at Seton Hill University, passed away March 19. Hired as activities director in 1972, Fogle also served as head coach for the women’s soccer team, head softball coach and head women’s volleyball coach throughout his career. His work in the…
After the retirement of 15-year head coach Tony Morocco in February of last year, the Seton Hill men’s basketball team had a vacancy to fill. In April 2018, SHU named Kendrick Saunders as the new head coach for the 2018-19 season. Originally from Maryland, Saunders was the captain of his basketball team at Palm Beach…
For the sixth year in a row, the Seton Hill University women’s basketball team is headed to the postseason. With their victory against the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown on Feb. 21, the Griffins clinched a spot in the 2019 PSAC Tournament. The team finished the season with a record of 18-10 overall and 12-9…
Daniel Day, a member of the first football team at Seton Hill University in 2005, was hired in December following the national search for a new head coach. The Griffins were 13-53 under former coach Isaac Collins and his staff, who were replaced after six seasons, including 1-10 in the 2018 season and 0-11 in…
The Pittsburgh Steelers, who finished second in the AFC North with a record of 9-6-1 this season, have been in the conversation of sports talk as of Jan. 1. On that day, Steelers’ star wide receiver, Antonio Brown, requested a trade and reportedly wanted to be “dealt with” rather than demanded, via a tweet from…
From honoring past teammates to succeeding on the court, the Seton Hill volleyball team is winning in the game of life. The Griffins beat California University of Pennsylvania in the quarterfinals and Gannon University in the semifinals, advancing all the way to the championship before losing to Wheeling Jesuit 2–3. “That was the farthest we…
Football: The Griffins finished the 2018 season with a 1-10 loss at home against the Notre Dame College Falcons. The football team scored an overall total of 247 points this season. Their only victory of the season was against Mercyhurst University at home, 34-33. Quarterback Chris Jones finished as passing leader with 241 yards, with…
Tyler Nauman and Ty Lydic, assistant wrestling coaches for Seton Hill University, competed in the Copa Sparta International Wrestling Tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico from Oct. 4-8. Lydic took home third place in the 70-kilogram weight class and Nauman won first place in the 74-kilogram weight class. Nauman, who is a Harrisburg native, has…
“There were never any bad things,” said Rick Hall, Seton Hill University volleyball head coach, describing alum Margaret Mae Murray. “She was a bright kid, nice kid, never any problems. Always wanting to help people including the kids on the team. It’s tough speaking about her in a past tense. She was just good for…
“Communication, passion and effort definitely are a few of the assets that contribute to our exceptional performances,” said Umari Stroud, a sophomore on the Seton Hill University volleyball team. Stroud, along with her teammates, had one of the most successful volleyball seasons in SHU history last year. They ended their previous season with a 22-8…