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Jack Connolly

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer

Jack is a junior from Omaha, Nebraska and this is his second year writing with “Hilltop Views” as a Staff Writer. He loves sports but will also write about music, social issues and politics.

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Senior infielder Josh Graham prepares to toss the ball to the second baseman. Graham, along with senior infielder Carlo Figueroa, was responsible for creating a 7-2 lead in the bottom of the fifth inning after a pinch hit.

Hilltopper baseball completes Saturday sweep over Dustdevils with 9-2 win

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
April 20, 2025
The Hilltoppers didn’t shy from the challenge of facing multiple Division I programs. “We saw some athletes on the other side that we don’t normally see,” St. Edward’s head coach Jeremy Garcia said. “It was good for us, I think we handled them pretty well.”

Hilltopper volleyball takes the court for spring ball in San Marcos

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
April 9, 2025
Kobe Jaramillo is 7-0 on the season in ten starts. He is among the Lone Star Conference leaders in a number of statistical categories: first in strikeouts (75), innings pitched (75.0), second in opposing batting average (.205) and third in earned run average (2.57).

Lubbock Christian thumps St. Edward’s in series opener

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
April 1, 2025
Kobe Jaramillo has shined in his first half of the season as in his first year as a HIlltopper. He is 5-0 on the season and leads the LSC in strikeouts with 48.

Kobe Jaramillo’s strong start on the hilltop ties back to relationship with Coach Flores

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
March 13, 2025
Conor McManus had a highly efficient scoring night, leading the Hilltoppers in scoring to secure the much needed victory against the Rattlers. McManus had a total of 18 points, shooting 6-for-10 in field goals and 4-for-5 in threes.

Hilltoppers punch ticket to LSC Tournament with win over St. Mary’s University

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
March 1, 2025
Katie Dillon is hitting a sizzling .500 on the season, leading the Hilltoppers and eighth in the Lone Star Conference. She went 1-for-2, with two walks and two runs scored.

Hilltoppers fall in game one of double-header to the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
February 26, 2025
Jamison Kay had 17 points, six rebounds and four assists in St. Edward’s’ 101-99 win over Cameron. “It was a big win. We needed this one to climb up in the (LSC) standings,” Kay said. “It’s close between seeds six through eight for the playoffs. To get this one is a good win.”

Hilltoppers stun Cameron University in 101-99 thriller

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
February 15, 2025
Jamison Kay is averaging 15.8 points per game (PPG) over the last four games. He is third on the team in scoring (11.4 PPG) and second in rebounding, 4.4 RPG.

Shorthanded Hilltoppers wane late in loss to No. 6 Dallas Baptist University

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025
Carlo Figueroa propelled the Hilltoppers to a 7-5 comeback win in game one of their double header against West Texas A&M on Saturday. Figueroa went two-for-two with a double, triple, two walks, four RBIs and two runs scored.

St. Edward’s baseball split double-header, position themselves to take opening series over West Texas A&M University Buffs

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
February 3, 2025
St. Edward’s women’s basketball is currently in 11th place in the Lone Star Conference standings. The Hilltoppers are 5-7 in conference play and two games out of the final spot in the conference tournament. The top eight teams qualify for the LSC Tournament which will take place on March 6-9 at the Comerica Center in Frisco, TX.

Angelo State University Rambelles snap Hilltoppers’ women’s basketball win streak

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
January 28, 2025
Junior third baseman Trevor Sebek has been a staple in the Hilltopper infield since his freshman year. He was the only Hilltopper to start all 52 games in 2024, while leading the team in at-bats (177), doubles (20) and tied for the lead in walks (48). Sebek’s selectiveness and ability to put the baseball in play makes him one of the top leadoff hitters in the Lone Star Conference.

Blend of experience, new talent has St. Edward’s baseball set to return to a regional in 2025

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
January 22, 2025
Conor McManus (35) led all scorers and set a career-highs with 25 points and five steals. He made 7-of-10 3-pointer attempts.

Hilltoppers men’s basketball raids Southwestern University Pirates 95-47

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
November 30, 2024
Bailey Featherstone (21) and J.P. (1) celebrate a basket against Colorado School of Mines. Featherstone and J.P. were both named to last year’s Lone Star Conference All-Freshman Team.

Home sweet hilltop for women’s basketball, wins second game of home opener weekend 71-51

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024
St. Edward’s volleyball players celebrate winning a point against Lubbock Christian. “We got a lot of great reps this week,” Davis said. “We were really focused, the energy was great, but now (she talked to the team) about learning how to trust ourselves throughout those rallies.”

St. Edward’s volleyball fades late to Lubbock Christian University in five set thriller

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
November 10, 2024
Freshman forward Christian Mezas runs up the field towards the box in an attacking effort against an Oklahoma Christian defender. Mezas was one of the players responsible for assisting Arthur Souza, who scored the goal for the Hilltoppers at the 82nd minute.

Arthur Souza’s late goal lifts Hilltoppers 1-0 over the Oklahoma Christian University Eagles

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
It’s been over three weeks since Hurricane Helene made landfall and up to 100,000 people in the Ashville, North Carolina, area don’t have running water. The federal government’s response has sparked questions about its priorities.

OPINION: Hurricane season leaves southeast in shambles, citizens looking for answers

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
October 20, 2024
Redshirt junior right side Addy Badley led the Hilltoppers with a career-high 26 kills, to go along with three block assists. She is tied for third on the team with 103 kills this season.

Volleyball team suffers nail-biting loss to Oklahoma Christian University

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
October 9, 2024
Freshman outside hitter Mia Clay added four kills in the first set. Clay finished with 11 in the match.

Women’s volleyball team snaps three-game losing streak

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
October 9, 2024
Freshman Annie Rocha prepares a play mid air. Even though this is Rocha’s first collegiate season, she leads the team in goals made, scoring six in the eight games she has played so far. Rocha scored both goals this game.

St. Edward’s women’s soccer falls to Lubbock Christian University 3-2 at home

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
October 3, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
Murray’s .339 season batting average is second highest on the team. He is in his first year as a full-time starter.

Ty Murray makes noise during senior season

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
March 14, 2024
Freshman JP goes up for a lay-up against St Mary’s University. She led the Hilltoppers in points and assists per game this season, averaging 14.6 and 3.5.

Women’s basketball splits Battle of the Saints, drops season finale at home

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
St. Edward’s Head Coach Andre Cook led his team in the huddle. Cook was named D2 Coach of the Week by HoopDirt.com.

Men’s basketball team bolsters NCAA regional résumé with signature win over Lubbock Christian University

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
Ainsley Thunell takes a shot against Lubbock Christian. Thunell set a new career high with 15 points. Thunell and Janiah Perkins were leading scorers for St. Edward’s.

SEU Women’s basketball upset bid against Lubbock Christian falls short

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
Ella Hutzler rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of St. Edward’s 5-3 win over Texas A&M - Kingsville.

Hilltopper softball splits doubleheader, but drops series to Texas A&M – Kingsville

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
February 19, 2024
Senior Davis Drewek hits a grand slam in the bottom of the 7th inning to tie the game 10-10.

GAME DAY: Hilltoppers can’t complete comeback in 12-11 loss to Colorado State University Pueblo

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
SEU player Bailey Featherstone attempts to score while surrounded by three TLU players.

Women’s basketball home opener makes history for Division III opponents

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
November 22, 2023
Men's basketball looks toward upcoming season

Men’s basketball looks toward upcoming season

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
The St. Edward’s women’s basketball players take a team photo at the Recreation & Athletic Center in Austin, Texas on Sept. 29, 2023.

An inside look at preseason for women’s basketball

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
October 29, 2023
Ella Hutzler prepares for a pitch during a game vs. Texas A&M International on March 22.

GAME DAY: Softball wins rain or shine

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023
St. Edward’s third baseman Trevor Sebek awaits a pitch from Cameron University on Mar 3, 2023.

GAME DAY: Aggies in Austin beat Hilltoppers 5-1

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
March 9, 2023
St. Edward’s third baseman Alexis Massie awaits a pitch against Eastern New Mexico on Feb. 26, 2023.

GAME DAY: Play twice, win twice! Softball team plays Eastern New Mexico University

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
March 1, 2023
Sean Elkinton battles UT-Tyler for a rebound on February 4, at the Recreation and Athletic Center.

GAME DAY: Men’s basketball cruises to a win against UT-Tyler

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
Morgan Gary (left) shoots a lay up against UT-Tyler at the Recreation and Athletic Center.

GAME DAY: Women’s basketball plays on after winter storm, loses 71-69

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
A stack of cans from Celis Brewery, the first craft brewery in Austin.

Honoring History: 33 Texas Breweries host networking event in Munday Library

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
SEU cheerleaders rallying the crowd.

GAME DAY: Women’s basketball loses to Angelo State 63-51

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
January 26, 2023
St. Edward’s in the huddle before playing Arlington Baptist on Nov. 15, 2022.

GAME DAY: Angelo State Rams beat out SEU Hilltoppers 98-78

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
January 26, 2023
Ronnie Cantu guards UT-Permian Basin point guard Avalon Munos on Thursday night at the Recreation and Athletic Center.

GAME DAY: Women’s basketball wins against UT-Permian Basin 61-55

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
January 26, 2023
Mason Hix attempts a 3-pointer vs. UT-Permian Basin at the Recreation and Athletic Center on Thursday night.

GAME DAY: Men’s basketball take back victory in second half

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
January 22, 2023
GAME DAY: Men's basketball defeat ABU in first home game

GAME DAY: Men’s basketball defeat ABU in first home game

Jack Connolly, Reporter
November 16, 2022
OPINION: Biden takes interesting steps toward marijuana's relationship with federal law

OPINION: Biden takes interesting steps toward marijuana’s relationship with federal law

Jack Connolly, Reporter
October 28, 2022
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