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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
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 13, 2024
The club sports dance team the Topperettes pose for a group picture. The group recently placed Second Runner-Up in Division II overall and First Runner-Up in the Hip-Hop category in their first competition in five years – and the first competition experience for many of the girls.

The Topperettes, St. Edward’s dance team, compete for first time in five years

Hailey Womack, News Editor
April 11, 2024
St. Edward’s senior Jack Granack releases a pitch against St. Mary’s. The graduate student broke the all time record for career starts at St. Edward’s with 55. Granack won his third game of the year, going 6.1 innings and striking out four batters.

St. Edward’s baseball defeats St. Mary’s University Rattlers in offensive shootout 12-9

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
April 11, 2024
Junior Sydney Smith runs in the first day of the meet at Texas State University. This is Smith's third year on the team and the years of experience have helped her improve as an athlete. During the meet at Texas Southern University, she placed second in the mile event and set a personal best.

SEU Track & Field athletes speak on meet performance, progress, outlook amidst ongoing season

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
April 1, 2024
Lucas “Ballah” Muccio smiles after winning their second match of the night, Search & Destroy.

Amid last minute rescheduling, COD pulls through in another win in CCL

Hailey Womack, News Editor
March 25, 2024
Senior Kyler Kerlin went up to bat four times during the nine inning game. Kerlin’s two hits secured three runs for the Hilltoppers, giving a solid advantage for the 8-3 win over the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Lions.

Hilltoppers baseball team takes series opener against University of Arkansas – Fort Smith

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
March 25, 2024
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