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ECHO

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ECHO

Swinging for the Major League Fences

Swinging for the Major League Fences

Anthony Farias, Staff Reporter June 28, 2017

The eyes of Louisville Bats pitcher Rob Wooten target catcher Rob Brantley, who makes his call. Wooten hurls the ball 60 feet to home plate. Ninety-five miles per hour. The batter tries his luck at making...

Trinity senior Brandon Pfaadt heads to base following a hit against St. Xavier.

Pfaadt Name Synonymous with Trinity Baseball

Matt Gadd, Staff Reporter April 28, 2017

One out in the top of the sixth inning, the count is 1 strike and 2 balls. Brett Pfaadt stares into the pitcher's cold eyes. Brett swings at a low fastball and nails it for his second home run in the...

Roaming the Back Row, Passionate Roth Continues Honing His Game

Roaming the Back Row, Passionate Roth Continues Honing His Game

Hunter Mulloy, Editor in Chief April 25, 2017

The room is full of sounds. Mothers yelling at the top of their lungs, calling out to their offspring. Boys running down the hard, cold wood of the court. Coaches screaming plays at their tired players,...

Trinity junior Matt Woodall inspires cross country and track teammates with his dedication.

Running with Courage, Guts and Determination

Dominic Repp, Staff Reporter April 19, 2017

Three core values of Trinity cross country and track are courage, guts and determination. All the runners display these qualities while training hundreds of hours and covering countless miles. Junior...

Rugby 7 Adds New Dimension to Sport Growing in Popularity

Rugby 7 Adds New Dimension to Sport Growing in Popularity

Nick Craven and Josh Willis, Staff Reporters April 18, 2017

One step on the pitch, and you will quickly learn rugby is not for the lighthearted. Dating to ancient Roman and Greek times, rugby is a major sport in Australia and over time made its way to the United...

Trinity lacrosse head coach Pete Schroeder talks with his team during practice.

Winning Only Part of the Game for Coach Schroeder

Sam Batcheldor, Staff Reporter March 31, 2017

A cold March wind blows upon the green and white jerseys of the lacrosse Rocks as they take the field for afternoon practice. After a few minutes of banter and lighthearted pass and catch between players,...

Trinity junior Kyle Sears puts in some archery team practice time.

For Sears, a True Aim is the Name of the Game

Robert Davis, Editor in Chief March 30, 2017

Clear mind and a steady aim. That describes Trinity junior Kyle Sears just before he lets loose an arrow from his bow. Sears is currently one of the best archers on Trinity’s team, but good scores...

Why Does the NCAA Refuse to Share with the Real Money Makers?

Sam Rueff, Staff Reporter March 24, 2017

Say you see your hero athlete, run up to him or her to get an autograph and then find out they can’t sign anything because of rules. This is a problem going on and increasingly getting worse...

Trinity sophomore Brandon Chou and tennis teammates put in some drill time.

Strong Family Legacies Motivate Tennis Rocks

Connor Rafferty, Editor March 23, 2017

It’s the middle of March and it is beginning to snow. The tennis Rocks run through drills with a steadied focus. In between, you can hear players laugh and share techniques near the water cooler. Trinity...

The spring sports teams took part in a Stations of the Cross workout this past Friday afternoon inside Trinity's Marshall Stadium.

Through Stations of the Cross, Spring Sports Athletes ‘Relate in Prayer and Action to Christ’

ECHO Staff March 1, 2017

From Athletics Director Rob Saxton:  "This past Friday afternoon, Steven Tompkins, Trinity’s Director of Sports Ministry, led our Spring Sports Teams in a Stations of the Cross workout inside Trinity's...

Trinity wrestling practice.

Reflections from the Mat

Anthony Farias, Staff Reporter February 22, 2017

Set yourself in a wrestling stance. Knees bent, chest over your thighs, and your eyes staring into your opponent’s. Boom boom, boom boom, boom boom…your heart races, pumping adrenaline. One goal in...

The following Trinity student-athletes signed letters of intent to play their respective sports at the next level.  The signing took place in Alumni Hall at 3:00 Feb. 1.

Lucas Porter – Lacrosse – Transylvania University

Michael Webb – Lacrosse – Transylvania University

Cole Spencer – Football – Western Kentucky University

Chuck Moore – Soccer – Hanover College

Tanner Stevens – Soccer – Bellarmine University

Zach Williams – Football – Morehead State University

Six Rocks Sign to Play at the Next Level

ECHO Staff February 1, 2017

Six Trinity student-athletes signed letters of intent to play their respective sports at the next level.  The signing took place Feb. 1 in Alumni Hall at 3:00. Lucas Porter – Lacrosse – Transylvania...