Located in the oldest city in the Country, Flagler College is nestled in quiet St. Augustine, Florida.  Flagler is a private college that was founded back in 1968. With an enrollment of only 2,600 kids, it is a nice small community for those who are looking for a more tight-knit feel. The student to faculty ratio is 16:1, so as a student you can get great one on one time with your professors.

The central building on campus, Ponce De Leon Hall, is a National Historic Landmark and houses around 500 female students. They’re called the Saints and they rep the colors crimson and gold. Flagler College was named by U.S. News and World Report as one of the “Best Regional Colleges in the South” and also as one of the “Best 380 Colleges” in The Princeton Review.

Flagler Athletics is home to 15 varsity sports, eight women’s and seven men’s. Men’s sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, indoor track and field, soccer, and tennis. Women’s sports are basketball, cross country, golf, indoor track and field, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.

When athletics were first introduced to Flagler in 1973 there were only a couple sports. The first sports at Flagler were: men’s and women’s basketball, men’s cross country, men’s soccer, slow-pitch softball, men’s and women’s tennis, volleyball, and baseball.

In 1977, Flagler joined the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and finally in 2006, Flagler joined the NCAA Division II. In 2009, Flagler athletics joined the Peach Belt Conference. Members of the Peach Belt Conference include: Augusta University, Clayton State University, Columbus State University, Francis Marion, Georgia College, Georgia Southwestern State, Lander University, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, University of North Georgia, university of South Carolina Aiken, and Young Harris College. It’s a tough conference Division II but since joining the Peach Belt, the Flagler Saints have been competitors.

Flagler athletics follow a couple of ideals. They include: accountability, integrity, professionalism, sportsmanship, and teamwork. The Saints make sure they embrace all these standards. A lot of individual athletes have brought home sportsmanship awards and have made all conference and all-American teams. There have also been a lot of all-academic awards being won by Saints.

Flagler Athletics have been successful in the past. When competing in the NAIA, women’s tennis and men’s tennis have won national titles. Women’s tennis won five national title in 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 and 1991. Men’s tennis claimed the title in 1977 and 1986. Men’s basketball competed in the NAIA national tournament three years in a row from 2003 to 2005. Flagler college has won five consecutive Peach Belt Conference Institution of the Year Sportsmanship Awards.  From 2011 to 2015 they have won the award.

Because of the location and the history of Flagler College, athletics are held off campus. The Flagler Gymnasium is home to men’s and women’s basketball and women’s volleyball. Flagler Gymnasium is also where the weight room for all sports is located. Women’s and men’s soccer teams compete at Saints Field. Baseball plays at Drysdale Field with softball at Flagler Field. Flagler Tennis Center is the home of men’s and women’s tennis.

Flagler College is a historic college but also well rounded. With great athletics and great academics, there’s a fit for everyone.

The post October: On Campus appeared first on Buzz Media Group.

Kyle Doherty
Flagler College
Kyle Doherty is a midfielder for the Flagler College Men’s soccer team who is returning for his second year. He played in 15 matches with seven starts in the 2017 season and registered one assist. He is from Carrick-on-suir, Ireland and he’s decided to make St. Augustine his home after graduating from Comeragh College.

Maddie Erwin
Flagler College
Maddie Erwin is returning for her senior year at Flagler College. Ever since her freshman year with the volleyball team she’s made an immediate impact. Playing in a majority of the matches for the last three years, Erwin is expected to do the same for the 2018 season.

Sydney Shrader
University of North Florida
Sydney Shrader made history at North Florida in the spring of 2018. She claimed North Florida’s first individual medalist title when she won at Amelia Island. She also played in all ten tournaments for the Ospreys and boasted a team-leading 75.62 stroke average. She was also named ASUN player of the week.

Prince Gray
University of Jacksonville
Prince Gray led the Jacksonville Dolphins football team with 507 receiving yards. He totaled 34 receptions on the season and really impacted in a huge way. He’s returning this year as a redshirt senior. He started in seven games and he’s expected to come back healthy and ready to go in the 2018 season

The post Game Face: November appeared first on Buzz Media Group.

Elgin Pearce is a six foot forward for the Jacksonville Icemen. Hailing from Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada, his first season in the states was with the Icemen in 2017 and he really proved himself. He led the Icemen in points. He racked up 50 points including 23 goals and 27 assists.

Patrick McCain is new to the Jacksonville Sharks but not to the Jacksonville area. He is a Jacksonville University alumni and played for the football team. McCain was assigned to the Jacksonville roster on Oct. 30, 2017 and he’s entering his fourth season in arena football. As a quarterback, he’s currently the back up for Adrian McPherson but expected to grow and be a vital role for the Sharks.

Eric Jagielo is a first baseman for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimps and is making an immediate impact in his first year with the Shrimp. He’s played in 94 games and has scored 30 runs this season. Since 2013, he’s been jumping around teams but he might have finally found his home in Jacksonville.

Madicynn Harnish is returning to the Jacksonville University Dolphins women’s soccer team as a sophomore this season. She started in 13 of Jacksonville’s 15 games last year. In 2017, she was called up to the U20 Canadian National Team and was Captain of the 2017 Canada Games Nova Scotia Provincial team. All great and impressive honors at a young age.

The post Game Face: October appeared first on Buzz Media Group.

October is an exciting time for the University of North Florida Men’s Soccer team because it’s the beginning of Atlantic Sun conference play.

North Florida’s gone through a tough regular season including games against Mercer, Appalachian State, Florida International University and Denver. After having graduated two goalkeepers, Defender and three Midfielders in 2017, they have a couple of holes to fill this season.

Starting Oct. 6, North Florida is taking on Lipscomb at Hodges Stadium. Next, they play their main rivals Jacksonville University on Oct. 12 at Hodges Stadium. Playing at Stetson Oct. 20. Another away game at Florida Gulf Coast on Oct. 24 and finally back home on Oct. 27 against NJIT.

Make sure you come out and support your North Florida Osprey’s this Fall in conference play.

The post Game Day: October appeared first on Buzz Media Group.

Krista Colubiale is an upcoming senior this year on the University of North Florida Women’s Soccer team. Coming into the Osprey’s 2018 season, Colubiale led in assists and was second in points. Look for Colubiale on the field this Fall season.

Blake Bortles is coming off of his best year yet, leading the Jaguars to the AFC Championship. Throwing 21 touchdowns and 13 interceptions last season, Bortles still has room for improvement. Having graduated from the University of Central Florida, this Florida native is hoping to make his state proud.

Center Fielder for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, Monte Harrison, is currently leading the Jumbo Shrimp in home runs this year. He already has 11 home runs and 31 RBI’s. He’s a minor league player to keep an eye on as the season continues.

Irvin Riley played in 11 games for the Jacksonville University Dolphins in their 2017 football season. As he becomes an upperclassman he will continue to grow as a player and showcase his skills as running back. Overall, he rushed 625 yards with an average of 56.8 yards per game.

The post Game Face: August appeared first on Buzz Media Group.

.

Patrick Harding is returning to the Jacksonville University men’s soccer team for his senior year. After starting 14 games and playing in 15 last year, Harding wants to lead his team to an ASUN championship. As a keeper for the Dolphins, Harding recorded 59 saves in his 2017 season.

Gabby O’Connell is coming back to the Ospreys volleyball team with something to prove. Winning accolades such as ASUN Freshmen of the Year, ASUN All-Freshman Team and ASUN All-Conference Second Team in 2016, O’Connell had to sit out her sophomore year due to a preseason injury. After taking a medical redshirt, 2018 will be her sophomore year and a great time to make an impact for the Ospreys.

Wesley Charpie has recently found a home in Jacksonville at the Armada. Originally from Tarpon Springs, he’s finally returned back home to Florida. After being drafted to Toronto FC in 2015 and then St. Louis FC in 2017 he was recruited to the Armada just this year. Making an immediate impact for the Armada Charpie has played in 11 games with 7 starts.

Calais Campbell is a name that has grown familiar in Jacksonville homes. After playing for the Arizona Cardinals for 9 years, Campbell was picked up by the Jaguars for the 2017 season. With the Jaguars, he recorded a record 14.5 sacks, a high in his career and for the Jaguars. Campbell is set to return for the Jags in 2018 and will continue to cause trouble for the opposing teams offense.

The post Game Face: September appeared first on Buzz Media Group.

The Jacksonville University Women’s Soccer team are being led by a new coach this year. Laura Kane was hired as head coach for the 2018 season. Kane has also added two assistant coaches and a graduate assistant to her coaching staff.

After making it to the ASUN semifinals last season the Dolphins want to improve even more in 2018.

The Dolphins have a young team with only 2 in the senior class this year, so there’s room for a lot of growth this season. Check out the JU women’s soccer team at Southern Oak Stadium this fall.

The post Game Day: September appeared first on Buzz Media Group.