A Defiance College senior, Grant Johnson was recently crowned the 2022 Homecoming King. When I sat down with him for an interview, he did nothing but express his gratitude to everyone that voted for him. Grant said he appreciated everyone because they saw something in him that made him worthy of their support and vote.
This meant that he had done some good during his time at Defiance College beyond his academics. When asked about Homecoming in general, he talked about, as a senior, how important Homecoming will be to him in the coming years as he leaves the college and how much he looks forward to coming back as an alumni.
When asked what his greatest achievement was, he pointed to a rather recent one, and no, it wasn’t being Homecoming King, but rather being admitted to West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. He didn’t tell me that this school is ranked as one of the best medical schools in the nation and has a nine percent acceptance rate. That means less than one in every ten people applying will get in. While he hasn’t decided to go there, he said it was likely, As far as achievements go, that one is pretty fantastic.
While talking about Defiance College, he talked about how his experiences here have exemplified some of the characteristics about himself that he most valued, like hard work and interpersonal relations. He said that while he already had those qualities, his experience at “Defiance College enhanced that because of the resources they had here and just the genuine people they have here.”
He also talked about his experience as a Defiance College Student Ambassador and how his role allowed him to work with such wonderful people in the Admissions office and throughout the college. He also talked about his involvement with McMaster’s School for Advancing Humanity. He talked about his first year as a part of the project and its goal of collecting stories from the Latino community in Defiance and creating a collection of those histories. Unfortunately, this project was over the 2019-2020 school year, and he and his fellow scholars couldn’t complete it. However, they were able to share stories about their experiences, talk about the concept of storytelling, and pick out common themes. He said, “Family was a big one, being hopeful, thinking positive thoughts, but also fear.”
Grant also talked about the Panama Initiative, where he went to Panama and educated over four hundred third through sixth graders about skin cancer and how to prevent it. Both were great experiences, he said, and he was happy he was a part of them.
In addition to his exemplary academic work, he is also a member of the Campus Activities Board, a Senior Class Representative, the Vice President of SAAC, a Service Leader, a McMasters Scholar, an RA, an orientation leader, a Student Ambassador, and a member of APO. He is also on the Defiance College Basketball team, so remember to go out and support him, and his teammates as the 2022-2023 Defiance The College Basketball team participates in the Defiance Purple and Gold Tournament against Miami Middletown and Wilmington on November 11 th and 12 th, respectively.
Fun facts about out 2022-2023 Homecoming King:
What’s your favorite food?
Mexican
What’s your favorite movie?
Rudy
What’s your favorite color?
Blue, but purple is a close second.
What three-five apps on your phone do you use the most?
Music, Google, and YouTube.
If you could be any animal, what would you be?
Lion
What is your greatest pet peeve?
When someone scrapes their fingernails on a chalk board.
What high school did you go to?
Waynesville High School
I am excited and proud to introduce you to Professor Budhatoki. Budhatoki is a professor here at Defiance College and is in the Teacher Education Program. Budhatoki is native to Nepal.
He was born in Bigu, Dolakha, a rural village in Nepal. Even though Budhatoki was born in Bigu, he was brought up in Bhaktapur. Budhatoki went to Om Secondary School and A.J. Secondary School for his elementary and middle school education. For high school, he attended Classic Academy in Kathmandu. He then did his B.A. with a mathematics major and a population studies minor for Tribhuvan. After that, Budhatoki did his MEd and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in mathematics education from Kathmandu University in Nepal.
He came to the United States in 2017 for his Ph.D. studies. He also did his MeD in Educational Research and Evaluation and Ph.D. in mathematics education from Ohio University.
Budhatoki started teaching as a transitional job and wished to switch his profession after he found an appropriate opportunity. Since he liked working with students and helping them succeed, he continued to teach.
His career started in education when he established an outreach school for dropped-out students. Here he worked as the principal and secondary-level mathematics teacher for eleven years. In addition, he also worked as adjunct faculty at Kathmandu University, where he taught some graduate-level courses. He also worked as a teaching assistant and independently taught some classes at Ohio University.
As he was about to graduate, it was obvious that he would apply to every job that he met the requirements for. He has always wanted to teach independently rather than being mechanized in a larger institution. Therefore, he primarily focused on applying to small institutions like Defiance College. He enjoys the autonomy he has here. Currently here, he is teaching four courses this semester. Two are mathematics method courses for middle and high school pre-service mathematics teachers. The other two courses are Mathematics Content for Elementary Teachers and Advanced Educational Psychology for graduate students.
While he is not teaching, he has to prepare for teaching even when he is not teaching. He also enjoys traveling and engaging with his wife and kids. Also, he is a big fan of socializing; he usually meets his friends and discusses and plays cards. He enjoys teaching here at Defiance College and is excited to see what the future holds for him.
Senior QB #9 Jordan Ambrose moments after hurdling an Anderson defender Saturday afternoon
The Defiance College football team hosted the Anderson Ravens Saturday afternoon at Justin F. Coressel Stadium for an HCAC conference showdown. The first half of the game was a defensive battle, as neither team was able to find the scoreboard until the final minute of the second quarter. Defiance senior quarterback Jordan Ambrose found an opening in the middle of the field and rushed 32 yards to the end zone, to give Defiance a 7-0 lead into the halftime break. Both offenses came to life in the second half, as Defiance and Anderson combined for 47 second-half points. Defiance senior quarterback Jordan Ambrose connected with sophomore wide receiver Tawann Rome for a pair of passing touchdowns in the third quarter, from 18 and 28 yards respectively, which provided the Yellow Jackets with a 20-0 advantage (9:40 left in the third quarter). Nearly two minutes after the second Tawann Rome touchdown, Anderson freshman kicker Mateo Jesch knocked one through the uprights from 20 yards out, to cut the Ravens’ deficit to 20-3. Two minutes later (5:18 left in the third quarter) Anderson freshman quarterback Roosevelt Norfleet III found freshman tight end Ryan McGough for a 76-yard touchdown pass, to cut the Defiance lead to 20-10. With twenty seconds left in the third quarter, Defiance senior quarterback Seth Pearson connected with junior wide receiver Jalen Warren for a 9-yard touchdown, to extend the Yellow Jackets’ advantage to 26-10. Eighteen seconds later (two seconds left in the third), Anderson freshman quarterback Roosevelt Norfleet III found junior wide receiver Julian Holguin for a 69-yard touchdown strike, to cut the Ravens’ deficit back to ten (26-16). With 11:29 left in the fourth, Anderson freshman quarterback Roosevelt Norfleet III connected this time with freshman wide receiver R.J. Anthony Jr for a 14-yard passing touchdown, to cut the Defiance lead to four (26-22). Defiance was able to find the end zone one last time with 4:52 left in the fourth, as junior running back Tyshaun Freeman rushed from one yard out, to push the Defiance lead back to ten. The Defiance defense held strong the rest of the way, despite giving up two big chunk plays that resulted in two Anderson touchdowns earlier in the game. Senior quarterback Jordan Ambrose threw for two touchdowns and rushed for one touchdown, to give him three total. Senior quarterback Seth Pearson attempted only one pass for Defiance and it resulted in a nine-yard touchdown. Junior running back Tyshaun Freeman led the Yellow Jackets in rushing with 144 yards and one touchdown. Senior Thomas Coltrain led Defiance in total tackles with nine, while also adding half-a sack and 1.5 tackles for loss to his stat sheet. Senior Justin Caballero recorded eight tackles and half a sack, while junior Richard Pope IV recorded one solo sack.
When senior TE Cole Recker was asked by The Defender about the teams’ mindset following a victory over Anderson, he expressed, “I think it was great that we were able to finally get a win. We have been working hard all year and have been in plenty of games, but we have just not been able to secure a victory, until today. We definitely need to keep the momentum going not only into next week, but for the rest of the season. I think now that this team has a taste of winning, they will only want more. Senior quarterback Jordan Ambrose and the rest of the offense played great, and our defense really stepped up for the stop at the end of the game. I am so proud of the boys and what they did this week.”
Men’s Soccer: Wed. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 22
10/19: Bluffton University 1 (6-6-3), Defiance 0 (1-11-5)
The Defiance College men’s soccer team welcomed the Bluffton Beavers to Winsper-Knobel Memorial Field Wednesday afternoon for an HCAC conference matchup. The scoreboard remained at zero through the 85-minute mark of this contest, before Bluffton senior Dalton Taynor put one through the net (86-minute mark) from the right hash, to give the Beavers a 1-0 advantage. Taynor’s goal was the seniors’ (team-best) ninth score of the season. Dalton’s goal for Bluffton would be the only point scored in the match by either team. Defiance senior goalkeeper Orry Killam stopped eight Bluffton shots, as he held the Beavers scoreless until the final four minutes of the match. Bluffton senior Dalton Taynor led the Beavers with six shots, including four on goal. The Beavers outpaced the Yellow Jackets in total shots, 14-4, as they put nine of those attempts on goal. Senior Chase Stiner led the Yellow Jackets with two shot attempts, while sophomore Will Gehlhausen and junior Riley Hensley each had one.
When Student Manager Noah Svanberg was asked by The Defender about the teams mindset following a tough rivalry game loss versus Bluffton, he expressed, “The outcome was tough to swallow. Our guys played “strong” the entire game, but unfortunately we just lost our focus on one possession, and it changed the outcome of the game. I hope that we can round out what’s left of our season, on a positive note.”
10/22: Defiance 2 (2-11-5), Franklin College 1 (3-12)
Sophomore #17 Jack Stanoikovich prevents the ball from going out of bounds versus Franklin
The Yellow Jackets men’s soccer team hosted the Franklin Grizzlies (HCAC conference opponent) Saturday afternoon at Winsper-Knobel Memorial Field as a part of senior day festivities. Defiance seniors Austin Boles, Orry Killam, Erdwin Quintana, Armando Campos-Ortiz, Joshua Maurer, Kaden Pirrwitz, and Dom Patton were recognized during the festivities. At the 22-minute mark of the first half, junior Htoo Ray Moo put the Grizzlies on the scoreboard first with a goal from the right hash. Htoo’s first-half score would be the only goal for Franklin in this matchup. Defiance was unable to put points on the scoreboard through 54 minutes of this contest until senior Chase Stiner (55-minute mark) knocked one through the net, to tie the match at 1. Nineteen minutes later (74-minute mark), senior Chase Stiner found himself once again in a scoring position. Following a Grizzlies penalty, Stiner capitalized from the Franklin mistake by scoring via a penalty kick, to give Defiance a 2-1 advantage. Stiner’s second goal of the contest for the Yellow Jackets would end up being the game-winner. Franklin and Defiance were even on shot attempts with 18 a piece, while Franklin led the way in the corner kicks category 6-5. Senior Armando Campos-Ortiz led the way in shot attempts for Defiance with six, while senior goalkeeper Austin Boles recorded seven saves.
Women’s Soccer: Wed. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 22
10/19: Bluffton University 3 (4-9-1), Defiance 0 (3-12)
The Defiance College women’s soccer team traveled to Bluffton, Ohio, Wednesday evening to take on the Bluffton Beavers in HCAC action. One minute and 36 seconds into the first half, senior Emma White for knocked one through the net for the Beavers, to give them a 1-0 early lead. Nine minutes later (10-minute mark), freshman Kelsie Gladieux extended the Bluffton lead to 2-0, as she scored from the left hash. At the 77-minute mark, sophomore Clara Matthews added her name to the Beaver’s scoring sheet, which secured the Beaver’s shutout victory 3-0. The Beavers were able to outshoot the Yellow Jackets, 34-4. Bluffton recorded 19 (of their 34) shot attempts in the first half alone. Defiance junior goalkeeper Sarah O’Shea led the way in match saves with 15, as she faced 18 shots on goal. Junior Melissa Bixler led the Yellow Jackets with 2 shot attempts, while senior Brianna Snider and junior Clover Worrell each recorded one.
When senior Brianna Snider was asked by The Defender about her thoughts following the matchup at rival Bluffton, she expressed, “It was a tough loss to go through. Even though the result was not what we expected, we played hard and had good moments of possession. I am proud of the fact that we continue to work together as a team, even when the our backs are against the wall.”
10/22: Franklin College 3 (3-11-1), Defiance 0 (3-13)
Freshman #15 McKenna Walker looks to find an open teammate upfield versus Franklin
The Yellow Jackets women’s soccer team welcomed the Franklin Grizzlies (HCAC conference opponent) to Winsper-Knobel Memorial Field Saturday afternoon as a part of senior day festivities. Defiance seniors Brianna Snider and Abbe Rank were recognized during the festivities. The Yellow Jackets were able to keep the Grizzlies off the scoreboard for the entire first half, but in the second half, Franklin’s firepower became too much for Defiance. At the 54-minute mark, senior Elaina Page knocked one through the net, to give the Grizzlies a 1-0 lead. Twenty-three minutes later (77-minute mark), another senior, Lilly Haines added her name to the stat sheet with a goal from the right hash, which stretched the Franklin lead to two. The final goal of the contest came at the 81-minute mark, as sophomore Maddison Claybrooke “punched” one through the net for the Grizzlies. Junior goalkeeper Sarah O’Shea stopped nine Franklin shots for the Yellow Jackets. Freshman Makenzie Trosen finished the contest as goalie for Defiance, as she played the final 11 minutes. Franklin outshot Defiance 29-1. Defiance’s lone shot attempt was from junior Hallie Webb, in the second half. The Grizzlies also led the way in corner kicks 9-2.
Volleyball: Wed. Oct. 19 and Fri. Oct. 21
10/19: Earlham College 3 (12-11), Defiance 0 (3-17)
The Defiance College volleyball team traveled to Richmond, Indiana, Wednesday evening to take on the Earlham Quakers in HCAC action. The Quakers were able to pull off the “clean sweep” in this matchup, as they dominated the opening three sets 25-17, 25-9, and 25-15. Sophomore Jamia Murray recorded a team-high seven kills for the Yellow Jackets, while freshman Jaelyn Tomoletz had five. Sophomore Kaylynn Wellman (4), freshman Abi Teders (2), and juniors Kayla Boettger, Olivia Rayk, and Madison Schoenauer (1 each), also contributed to the Defiance 21 total kills. Freshman Courtney Maxwell recorded a Yellow Jackets team-high eight assists, while sophomore Kendra Kline had seven. Junior Hope Yost led Defiance with nine digs, while another junior, Kayla Boettger finished with eight.
When freshman Abi Teders was asked by The Defender about her thoughts following the Earlham matchup, she expressed, “We fought really hard on Wednesday. It was definitely a tough loss, but we are a strong team. We have all been working really hard in the gym and in the weight room (both individually and as a team). We are focusing on these next few matchups, as we hope to finish the season off strong!”
10/21: Mount St. Joseph University 3 (19-4), Defiance 0 (3-18)
The Yellow Jackets volleyball team traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio, Friday evening to take on the Mount St. Joseph Lions in HCAC conference play. The Lions were able to pull off the “clean sweep” in this matchup, as they dominated the opening three sets 25-12, 25-9, and 25-20. Senior Mackenzie Umbaugh and sophomore Jamia Murray led the Yellow Jackets with 4 kills a piece, while juniors Madison Schoenauer and Olivia Rayk each recorded two. Sophomore Kaylynn Wellman and a pair of freshman’s Jaelyn Tomoletz and Abi Teders, also recorded two kills in the matchup. Sophomore Kendra Kline and Freshman Courtney Maxwell, each led Defiance with 6 assists, while freshman Kirsten Vanisacker had four.
Home
Wednesday, Oct. 26
Women’s Soccer (3-13) vs Mount St. Joseph University (9-7-2)
Location: Winsper-Knobel Memorial Field
(3:30 pm)
Volleyball (3-18) vs Bluffton University (15-9)
Location: Karl H. Weaner Center
(6:30 pm)
Saturday, Oct. 29
Volleyball (3-18) vs Franklin College (8-14)
(Senior Day)
Location: Karl H. Weaner Center
(1:00 pm)
Away
Wednesday, Oct. 26
Men’s Soccer (2-11-5) at Mount St. Joseph University (3-14-1)
(7:00 pm)
Saturday, Oct. 29
Women’s Cross Country at Bluffton University (HCAC Championship)
(TBA)
Men’s Cross Country at Bluffton University (HCAC Championship)
(TBA)
Football (1-6) at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (4-3)
10/12: Anderson University 8 (7-3-2), Defiance 0 (3-10)
Junior #11 Sloane Livingston looks to score vs Anderson
The Defiance College women’s soccer team hosted the Anderson Ravens on a rainy Wednesday afternoon at Winsper-Knobel Memorial Field for an HCAC conference matchup. At the 7-minute mark, Anderson sophomore Kylie Roberts knocked one through the net (following a Ravens corner kick) to give the Ravens a 1-0 lead early. Four minutes later, sophomore Riley Schultz added her name to the Anderson stat sheet, as she extended the Ravens’ lead to 2-0. At the 15-minute mark, senior Taylor Fort added her name to the Anderson first-half scoring “party”, with a goal from the left hash, to give the Ravens a 3-0 advantage. At the 41-minute mark, Anderson senior Taylor Baker “capped off” the Ravens’ first half scoring “barrage” with a goal from the left hash, to extend the Anderson lead 4-0. Four minutes into the second half (49-minute mark), freshman Caroline Hill “carried” the Ravens’ first-half momentum into the second half, as she scored Anderson’s fifth goal of the contest. Three minutes later (52-minute mark), freshman Jolie Scheidt scored from the left hash, to extend the Ravens’ lead to 6-0. At the 66-minute mark, sophomore Holly Garrett knocked one through the net for the Ravens, to push the Anderson lead to seven. The final goal of the contest (87-minute mark) came from Anderson freshman Kyndall Ferguson, as she secured the 8-0 match sweep for the Ravens. Anderson led the way in the shots category 26-5, while Defiance led the way in saves 6-2. Anderson had a 4-0 corner kicks advantage.
When junior Clover Worrell was asked by The Defender about her thoughts on the Anderson matchup, she expressed, “I think overall, the team gave a lot of effort on the field despite the score. We continued to fight and work together and I think moving forward, we can improve upon what we did today to make future outcomes a little better. As for positivity, I know that it wasn’t the outcome we wanted but as a team, we had a good amount of chances on net today which is something we haven’t recently had a lot of. It really shows that despite the score, our work on and off the field is paying off and I’m fairly certain we’re gonna get a goal soon.”
10/15: Transylvania University 5 (6-3-4), Defiance 0 (3-11)
The Yellow Jackets women’s soccer team traveled to Lexington, Kentucky, Saturday afternoon to take on the Transylvania Pioneers in HCAC action. Defiance kept the Pioneers off the scoreboard for the entire 45-minute first half, before they gave up five second-half goals. Sophomore goalkeeper Ryan Lay recorded a total of 10 saves, with 15 of those being shots on goal. Transylvania had a total of 27 shot attempts, while Defiance recorded zero. The Pioneers recorded 10 corner kicks, while the Yellow Jackets were unable to obtain one.
Men’s Soccer: Wed. Oct 12 and Sat. Oct. 15
10/12: Anderson University 2 (5-6-2), Defiance 1 (1-9-5)
The Defiance College men’s soccer team traveled to Anderson, Indiana, Wednesday afternoon to take on the Anderson Ravens in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) play. Six minutes into the first half, Yellow Jackets freshman Jeremy Fuller, put one through the net, to give Defiance an early 1-0 lead. At the 12-minute mark, the Ravens responded to the Defiance opening goal, with a goal of their own, as junior Stephen Fite tied things up at 1, with a score from the right hash. Both teams had attempted to score in the remaining 33 minutes of the first half, but neither squad was able to find the back of the net. Twelve minutes into the second half (57-minute mark), Sophomore Usman Kamara “punched” one through the net for Anderson, to give the Ravens a 2-1 advantage. Of the 33 minutes remaining in the contest, Defiance had a “handful” of opportunities to score and tie the game, but unfortunately, the Yellow Jackets were unable to find the back of the net a second time in this contest. Anderson led the way in the shots category 16-11, while Defiance led the way in saves 6-1. The Yellow Jackets recorded three corner kicks, compared to the Ravens one.
When freshman Jeremy Fuller was asked by The Defender about the teams mindset going into this weekends matchup against Transylvania, he expressed, “After a couple of disappointing results, the team knows what needs to happen. We are ready and hungry for the win.”
10/15: Transylvania University 1 (7-4-3), Defiance 0 (1-10-5)
The Yellow Jackets men’s soccer team traveled to Lexington, Kentucky, Saturday afternoon to take on the Transylvania Pioneers in HCAC action. At the 9-minute mark of the first half, graduate Max Nusbacher kicked one through the net for the Pioneers, which would turn out to be the only goal scored by either team in this matchup. The Yellow Jackets recorded a total of three shots, two from senior Chase Stiner and one from another senior, Jeremy Jimenez. Senior goalkeeper Orry Killam recorded a total of eight saves. Transylvania was able to record more shot attempts than Defiance, as they held a 13-3 advantage. The Pioneers had six corner kicks in the matchup, while the Yellow Jackets were held to just two.
Volleyball: Wed. Oct. 12 and Sat. Oct. 15
10/12: Manchester University 3 (11-13), Defiance 1 (3-15)
Junior #4 Kayla Boettger helps set up a Defiance kill in the opening set vs Manchester
The Defiance College volleyball team welcomed the Manchester Spartans to the Karl H. Weaner Center Wednesday evening for an HCAC conference matchup. In the opening set, Defiance quickly gained an 8-4 lead, before Manchester went on a 5-1 scoring run to tie things up at 9. For the remainder of the set, the Yellow Jackets and Spartans swapped the lead numerous times, before Manchester found their way ahead 22-20. The Spartans went on a 3-1 scoring run to end the opening set, to capture the set victory 25-21. In the second set, Defiance started off with a 3-0 scoring run, before Manchester went on to take an 8-7 lead. Defiance later regained the set lead 11-10, before stretching it to 19-12. In the end, Defiance went on to capture the second set victory 25-21, which tied the match at 1. The third set went back and forth in the beginning, but once the set hit the midway point, Manchester kicked it up a “notch” and took the set victory 25-18, to take a 2-1 match lead. The Spartans used their momentum from the end of the third set, to spark their success in the fourth set, as they went on to win the match 3-1, with a fourth set victory 25-14. Sophomore Kaylynn Wellman led Defiance with 7 kills, while another sophomore, Kendra Kline led the Yellow Jackets in assists with 16.
When junior Hope Yost was asked by The Defender about the teams mindset going into this weekends matchup against Transylvania, she expressed, “For this weekends matchup against Transy we know we will have to execute our game plan in order to win. We plan to come out fighting and show them how much we’ve improved throughout the season. We are super excited to show them what we got!”
10/15: Transylvania University 3 (17-5), Defiance 0 (3-16)
The Yellow Jackets volleyball team traveled to Lexington, Kentucky, Saturday afternoon to take on the Transylvania Pioneers in HCAC action. The Pioneers were able to pull off the “clean sweep” in this matchup, as they dominated the opening three sets 25-8, 25-14, and 25-7. Freshman Jaelyn Tomoletz had a team-high six kills for the Yellow Jackets, while sophomore Kaylynn Wellman recorded four. Sophomore Jamia Murray and freshman Abi Teders each had two kills apiece. Freshman Courtney Maxwell led the way in the digs category with five, while a pair of juniors Hope Yost and Kayla Boettger each recorded three. Sophomore Kendra Kline had a game-high nine assists, while freshman Courtney Maxwell added six to the Yellow Jackets’ assist total.
Football: Sat. Oct. 15
Franklin College 48 (3-3), Defiance 19 (0-6)
The Defiance College football team traveled to Franklin, Indiana, Saturday afternoon to take on the Franklin Grizzlies in HCAC conference play. Three Defiance quarterbacks (senior Seth Pearson, senior Isiah Watts, and freshman Jehlani Warren) saw action in this game. Seth threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns, while also recording an interception and a lost fumble. Watts threw for 0 yards and rushed for 11. Warren did not complete a pass but rushed for 14 yards. Junior running back Tyshaun Freeman led the Yellow Jackets in rushing with 142 yards on the ground and one touchdown. Freeman also recorded a lost fumble. Sophomore wide receiver Tawann Rome had 70 receiving yards in the game, including two touchdowns. Senior Thomas Coltrain recorded a team-high 17 tackles, while freshman Alejandro Castro had eight. Freshman Kobe Dade and junior Richard Pope IV each had one sack in the game. A couple of things that made the difference in this game were that Defiance only converted on 20% of their third down attempts and they turned the ball over three times.
Women’s Cross Country: Sat. Oct. 15
The Defiance College women’s cross country team traveled to Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, Saturday afternoon for the 6K Intercollegiate Rumble. Malone University (Canton, Ohio) took the team victory with runners finishing in five of the top 10 spots. John Carroll University (University Heights, Ohio) finished in the runner-up spot, with Lawrence Technological University (Southfield, Michigan) rounding out the podium. Freshman Shyla Pemberton was the lone runner for the Yellow Jackets, and she finished in the 129th position with a time of 34:28.7.
Men’s Cross Country: Sat. Oct. 15
The Yellow Jackets men’s cross country team traveled to Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, Saturday afternoon for the 8K Intercollegiate Rumble. Lawrence Technological University (Southfield, Michigan) took the team victory with runners finishing in two of the top 10 spots. Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) finished in the runner-up spot, with the University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) rounding out the podium. Freshman Alex Burney was the first finisher for the Yellow Jackets, as he secured 166th place with a time of 29:52.6. Freshman Marlon Brown finished in the 238th position, with a time of 33:54.4. Sophomore Gavin Maratea finished in the 256th position, with a time of 42:20.0. Freshman Landon Sensmeier, the fourth and final runner for Defiance, finished in 259th with a time of 52:00.2.
Men’s Golf: Mon. Oct. 10
The Yellow Jackets men’s golf team traveled to Lourdes University in Sylvania, Ohio, Monday morning to take part in the Gray Wolf Invitational. Out of the 60 golfers in attendance, senior Colin Duffy of Siena Heights University took home the victory with a score of 74. Sophomore Damien Martinez led the Yellow Jackets golfers with a 57th-place finish with a score of 100. Sophomore Zach Canterbury finished in 58th with a score of 117, while junior Will Garlock finished in 59th with a score of 127. Sophomore Payton Switzer was also in attendance for Defiance, but unfortunately, he did not finish the match.
Home
Wednesday, Oct. 19
Men’s Soccer (1-10-5) vs Bluffton University (5-6-3)
Location: Winsper-Knobel Memorial Field
(3:30 pm)
Saturday, Oct. 22
Women’s Soccer (3-11) vs Franklin College (2-10-1)
Location: Winsper-Knobel Memorial Field
(1:00 pm)
Football (0-6) vs Anderson University (0-6)
Location: Justin F. Coressel Stadium
(1:30 pm)
Men’s Soccer (1-10-5) vs Franklin College (3-9)
Location: Winsper-Knobel Memorial Field
(3:30 pm)
Away
Wednesday, Oct. 19
Women’s Soccer (3-11) at Bluffton University (3-9-1)
(7:00 pm)
Volleyball (3-16) at Earlham College (10-11)
(7:00 pm)
Friday, Oct. 21
Volleyball (3-16) at Mount St. Joseph University (17-4)
I am excited and proud to introduce you to Professor Smith. Smith is a professor here at Defiance College and is in the Teacher Education Program. Professor Smith grew up in Milford, Ohio, and lives in Oakwood, Ohio. She completed her undergraduate at Ohio University. She also has a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Cincinnati. To go along with her Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, she also has her Master’s degree from the University of Toledo in school psychology. She is married to her husband, Steve, and they have two dogs named George and Harvey. She also has a slew of brothers and sisters and one adorable little nephew. Throughout her teaching career, she has taught at various schools. She was a fourth and fifth-grade teacher at Piqua City Schools. After teaching at Piqua, she moved back home to be with her family and taught 7th grade at Felicity Franklin Schools. She then switched to 6th grade at Georgetown Exempted Village for a year. After this, she married, moved up north with her husband, and taught at Lima North Middle School for two years. Currently, she is a full-time School Psychologist at Van Wert Middle School. To go along with being a full-time psychologist, she also teaches education classes here at Defiance College. These classes include EDUC 218 K-3 Social Studies Content and EDUC 454 7-12 Social Studies Methods. Professor Smith decided on the teaching profession because she loves working with kids and influencing their lives. She also loves learning and sharing that learning with others. She changed careers into psychology because she felt her time in the classroom outran itself. Since students face so much trauma, she felt like school psychology was a role that she would enjoy immensely. Being a school psychologist also allows her to better serve students in need and be an influential role model in the student’s life. Here at Defiance College, Professor Smith loves teaching future teachers and having small class sizes. As a result of the small class sizes, she believes that she can structure her classes around what students need. Professor Smith truly enjoys teaching here at Defiance College and helping future educators.
10/5: Earlham College 2 (3-6-1), Defiance 1 (1-7-5)
Junior #11 Riley Hensley looks to pass vs Earlham
The Defiance College men’s soccer team hosted the Earlham Quakers Wednesday afternoon at Winsper-Knobel Memorial Field for an HCAC conference matchup. The Quakers scored the lone goal of the first half at the 13th-minute mark, as junior Quentin Berry knocked one through the net via a short chip shot, to give Earlham a 1-0 lead. Defiance led the first half shot category 11-4, along with a 2-1 shot on goal advantage. Five minutes into the second half (50-minute mark), senior Chase Stiner pushed one through the net (assisted by senior Joshua Maurer) for the Yellow Jackets, to tie the match at one. Just one minute later, the Quakers responded with a goal of their own, as sophomore Braden Guinn quickly helped regain Earlham the lead 2-1. In the remaining 39-minutes of the contest, the Yellow Jackets and Quakers exchanged many shot attempts at goal, but neither team was able to find the back of the net. Even though Defiance led the way in shots 25-13 and corner kicks 8-7, the scoreboard remained in favor of Earlham 2-1. Senior Chase Stiner and freshman Jeremy Fuller led the way for Defiance with two shots on goal, while senior Armando Campos-Ortiz and juniors Cole Mortemore and Riley Hensley, each recorded one.
When seniors Joshua Maurer and Chase Stiner were asked by The Defender about their thoughts following a loss to conclude the six-straight home game stretch, they expressed,
“We have had an unlucky run, but we will persevere. I promise to make fewer mistakes going forward, and I look forward to opportunities where I can step up for this team.” (senior Joshua Maurer)
“We held a lot of possession this afternoon and created many great chances to score, but we just couldn’t finish.” (senior Chase Stiner)
10/8: Hanover College 1 (5-4-3), Defiance 0 (1-8-5)
The Yellow Jackets men’s soccer team traveled to Hanover, Indiana, Saturday afternoon to take on the Hanover Panthers in HCAC action. Defense was the name of the game in this one, as only one goal was scored in the entire 90-minute contest. At the 43-minute mark of the first half, Hanover senior Brendan Gallagher scored the lone goal of the contest from the right hash. The Yellow Jackets recorded five total shot attempts, while senior goalkeeper Orry Killam had eight saves. The Panthers led the way in the corner kicks category 6-2 and out-shot Defiance in the contest 23-5.
Women’s Soccer: Wed. Oct. 5 and Sat. Oct. 8
10/5: Earlham College 1 (3-4-2), Defiance 0 (3-8)
The Defiance College women’s soccer team traveled to Richmond, Indiana, Wednesday afternoon to take on the Earlham Quakers in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) play. Defiance held the Quakers scoreless for 88 minutes (of the 90-minute contest) before Earlham secured the game-winning goal off a corner kick. The Quakers had a 25-1 shot advantage and a 5-0 edge in corner kicks. Sophomore Ryan Lay recorded the only shot attempt and shot on goal for Defiance, while Yellow Jackets junior goalkeeper Sarah O’Shea recorded 10 saves.
When senior Brianna Snider was asked by The Defender about her thoughts on the Earlham matchup, she expressed, “I think we played a very even match today despite what the stats say. I do think the outcome was very unfortunate, but the important thing is we are still seeing improvement from last season.”
10/8: Hanover College 7 (7-2-2), Defiance 0 (3-9)
The Yellow Jackets women’s soccer team traveled to Hanover, Indiana, Saturday afternoon to take on the Hanover Panthers in HCAC action. The first half was full of action from the Panthers, as they scored three goals in the opening 32 minutes. Sophomore Nora Ludwig got the scoring started for Hanover with a goal from the right hash at the 22-minute mark. Shortly after, sophomore Beth Cook scored a pair of goals for the Panthers (30th and 32nd mark of the first half), to extend the Hanover lead to 3-0. Hanover continued their scoring “barrage” in the second half, as they scored four goals in the remaining 45 minutes, to take the match victory 7-0. Hanover outshot Defiance 47-0, including a 26-0 advantage in the shot-on-goal category. The Yellow Jackets recorded 19 saves in the contest, including 10 in the first half.
10/5: Anderson University 3 (9-7), Defiance 1 (3-12)
The Defiance College volleyball team traveled to Anderson, Indiana, Wednesday evening to take on the (HCAC conference opponent) Anderson Ravens. The opening set was full of team runs, as Anderson at one point went on an 8-2 scoring run, while Defiance went on an 11-3 scoring run at the end of the first set, to take a 1-0 match lead (25-23). The Ravens came out strong in the second set, as they dominated the scoreboard (25-18) to tie the match at 1. The third set was almost identical to the opening set, as back-and-forth team scoring runs occurred. Unfortunately, the Yellow Jackets ended on the losing side this time (27-25), which pushed Anderson ahead to a 2-0 match lead. The fourth set followed the same story as the second set, as the Ravens cruised to a 3-1 match victory (25-19). Junior Hope Yost recorded a Yellow Jackets team-high 25 digs, while sophomore Kendra Kline had 15 digs to go along with her 13 assists. Freshman Courtney Maxwell also recorded 13 assists on the matchup for Defiance.
When junior Hope Yost was asked by The Defender about her thoughts on the Anderson matchup, she expressed, “Anderson was a tough matchup. We just didn’t execute as well as we should have. We have two more tough matchups this upcoming weekend, so hopefully we can work hard and compete against Hanover and Asbury.”
10/7: Hanover College 3 (11-9), Defiance 0 (3-13)
The Yellow Jackets volleyball team traveled to Hanover, Indiana, Friday evening to take on the Hanover Panthers in HCAC action. Hanover started off “hot”, as they stretched out to an early 12-6 opening set lead. The Panthers’ momentum continued into the second half of the opening set, as they ended on a 12-2 scoring run, to take the set victory (25-9) and a 1-0 match lead. Hanover begins the second set in the exact same way as the first set, as they take an early 11-2 advantage. Defiance goes on a 5-2 scoring run of their own, in the middle of the second set, as they tightened the score to 16-12. The Panthers regained their focus to end the second set, as they captured the set 25-17, and took a 2-0 match lead. The third set went back and forth early before Hanover ended the set on a 12-4 scoring “barrage”, to complete the 3-0 match sweep (25-14). Sophomore Kaylynn Wellman led the Yellow Jackets with 7 kills, while another sophomore, Kendra Kline led Defiance in assists with 8. Sophomore Jamia Murray (4), freshman Jaelyn Tomoletz (3), junior Madison Schoenauer (2), sophomore Kendra Kline (2), senior Mackenzie Umbaugh (1), junior Olivia Rayk (1), and junior Hope Yost (1); also ended the match with kills. Freshman Courtney Maxwell finished with 7 assists, meanwhile, junior Hope Yost secured 4.
10/8: Asbury University 3 (5-11), Defiance 0 (3-14)
The Defiance College volleyball team traveled to Wilmore, Kentucky, Saturday afternoon to take on the Asbury Eagles in a non-conference matchup. All three sets in this matchup came down to the very end. In the opening set, Defiance held a 17-13 lead, before the Eagles went on a five-point scoring run, to take the set lead 18-17. Defiance and Asbury would trade the lead many times throughout the remainder of the opening set, but the Eagles scored the final two points, to capture the set 25-22. The second set was a “battle” from start to finish. Asbury maintained the lead for much of the set, but Defiance kept the score within 2-3 points the entire way through. In the end, Asbury secured the second set victory 27-25, to take a 2-0 match lead. The Eagles showed some energy to begin the third set, as they managed to score six straight points (following a 3-3 tie), to take a 9-3 lead. From that point on, Asbury never looked back, as they captured the third set 25-20 and swept the match 3-0. Sophomore Jamia Murray had a team-high 10 kills for the Yellow Jackets, while junior Madison Schoenauer and sophomore Kaylynn Wellman each recorded six kills apiece. Sophomore Kendra Kline led Defiance in assists with 14, while junior Hope Yost led the Yellow Jackets in digs with 13.
Football: Sat. Oct. 8
Mount St. Joseph University 55 (5-0), Defiance 35 (0-5)
The Yellow Jackets football team traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio, Saturday afternoon to take on the undefeated Mount St. Joseph Lions in HCAC conference play. The Mount St. Joseph Lions started off strong in this contest, as they managed to score 41 points in the first half alone. Junior Josh Taylor connected with Sophomore Omar Porter Jr near the midway point of the first quarter (8:42 left in the 1st), for a 13-yard touchdown, which provided the Lions with their first points of the afternoon. Four minutes later (4:19 left in the 1st), Junior Josh Taylor found sophomore Kadin Pollard this time, for a 36-yard passing touchdown, to give Mount St. Joseph a 14-0 lead. On the ensuing Mount St. Joseph kickoff, Defiance freshman Da’Realyst Clark returned the kick 75 yards to the endzone, to cut into the Lions’ lead 14-7. With 45 seconds left in the first quarter, junior Josh Taylor rushed 5 yards into the endzone, to extend the Mount St. Joseph lead to 21-7. The second quarter was dominated by the Lions, as they scored 20 unanswered points to give them a 41-7 lead into the halftime break. In the late stages of the third quarter, Defiance was able to make their way back onto the scoreboard, as junior Tyshaun Freeman capped off a 77-yard scoring drive, with a 2-yard rush into the endzone, to make it a 41-14 game. Freshman quarterback Jehlani Warren connected with freshman Da’Realyst Clark for a 47-yard touchdown strike (18 seconds into the fourth quarter), to cut the Mount St. Joseph lead to 41-21. The Lions were able to find the endzone twice in the fourth quarter, (two consecutive drives), to extend their points total to 55. In the last five minutes of the game, Defiance was able to find the endzone in two consecutive drives as well, as junior Tyshaun Freeman found the endzone with another 2-yard rush (4:43 left in the 4th), while freshman Jehlani Warren connected with sophomore Deyante Fowler for a 6-yard passing touchdown (0:04 left in the 4th). Freshman Jehlani Warren threw for 161 yards and two touchdowns in the contest. while also adding 115 yards rushing. Warren threw one interception in the game. Junior running back Tyshaun Freeman rushed for 45 yards and two touchdowns. Senior Thomas Coltrain led the Yellow Jackets’ defense with nine tackles, two sacks, and three tackles for loss.
Women’s Golf: Sat. Oct. 8 and Sun. Oct. 9 (HCAC Fall Preview)
The Defiance College women’s golf team welcomed the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Transylvania University, Mount St. Joseph University, Bluffton University, Hanover College, Franklin College, Anderson University, and Manchester University to Moose Landing Golf Course this past weekend for the HCAC Fall Preview. The Rose-Hulman Fightin’ Engineers left Defiance with the team victory, as they obtained a total score of 671. The Transylvania Pioneers finished in the runner-up spot with a total score of 686 and the Mount St. Joseph Lions rounded out the podium with a total score of 691. Defiance finished in the 6th spot with a total score of 745. Rose-Hulman senior Precious Saelee took the individual player victory with a total score of 154. Freshman Cassady Van Dyke led the Yellow Jackets with a 14th-place finish, with a total score of 178, meanwhile, senior Maricella Najar and sophomore Isabelle Vance finished in a tie for 25th (total score of 188). Sophomore Winter Boroff finished in 30th (tie), with a total score of 191. Junior Taylor Greilich rounded out the Yellow Jackets golfers, with a 43rd-place finish (total score of 210).
Home
Wednesday, Oct. 12
Women’s Soccer (3-9) vs Anderson University (6-3-2)
Location: Winsper-Knobel Memorial Field
(4:00 pm)
Volleyball (3-14) vs Manchester University (10-13)
Location: Karl H. Weaner Center
(6:30 pm)
Away
Monday, Oct. 10
Men’s Golf at Lourdes University (Gray Wolf Invitational)
(9:00 am)
Wednesday, Oct. 12
Men’s Soccer (1-8-5) at Anderson University (4-6-2)
(3:00 pm)
Saturday, Oct. 15
Women’s Golf at Bluffton University (Bluffton Fall Invitational)
(9:00 am)
Women’s Cross Country at Oberlin College (Intercollegiate Rumble)
(TBA)
Men’s Cross Country at Oberlin College (Intercollegiate Rumble)
(TBA)
Football (0-5) at Franklin College (2-3)
(1:30 pm)
Women’s Soccer (3-9) at Transylvania University (5-2-4)
(1:30 pm)
Volleyball (3-14) at Transylvania University (15-5)
(2:00 pm)
Men’s Soccer (1-8-5) at Transylvania University (5-4-3)
(4:00 pm)
Sunday, Oct. 16
Women’s Golf at Bluffton University (Bluffton Fall Invitational)
Dr. This… Professor of that… Mr. who? Mrs. huh?
Often, we only see the adults around as yet, another adult that has it all figured out. They’re just another teacher teaching a class in which we’re trying to get a good grade. They’re just another person that we cross paths with on the sidewalk. But weren’t they students at some point too? Wouldn’t it be good to know what their experience was like? The “Oh no!” moments, the times they -accidentally- skipped class, and the “Heck yeah!” I passed my class.
Well, you don’t have to keep on guessing! Hear it right from them.
Dr. Kimberly Kuiper, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies:
I had taken a few years off from college before returning, so I was incredibly nervous. I didn’t know what to expect. I was older than most other students. I remember walking into my logic class; I sat in the back so I could watch what was happening. The professor gave us a test on the first day, and I failed it.
Sidney Faine, Director of Student Activities:
I would love to say that I “accidentally” missed class all the time, but in reality, I definitely skipped. The majority of the time (I would say about 95%), I attended my classes. However, there were often times that I was just too comfortable in my bed. I would always email my professor on the days I “missed,” feigning to have a migraine or some other minor ache or pain, and then go right back to sleep. It should be noted that I do not condone skipping class, but I do understand needing a “mental health day” every now and then. 🙂
John Walz, Professor of Photography:
I remember taking a probability and statistics class that just seemed impossible. I studied, I got a tutor, and I met with the professor multiple times, but for some reason, I just couldn’t get it. It was frustrating; it was the only time I felt like I was pouring my whole self into the effort and could not pass. I was able, with the help of the tutor, to do okay on the homework assignments but was scoring 30-40% on the tests. I failed the class and had to retake it. I was frustrated and unsure that it would go any better the second time; I really was scared and anxious, thinking I was possibly just incapable of passing the class, but for me, I guess two was a charm, I had a different professor, and it just seemed easy the second time, possibly because I had seen all the material before, but I managed a “B” and now when I think back, I just feel relief and happiness that the experience is behind me. I’m still a bit surprised that it went so much better the second time. Going in, I really thought I might fail it again.
Barb Sedlock, Lead Librarian, and Coordinator of Metadata & Archives:
The highlight of my undergraduate experience was being able to spend a quarter (3 months) in Cambridge, England. We lived with local families, and two professors from my college went with us to do the stately homes, theater productions, etc. You learn to appreciate your home country when you spend that long in another one, comparing and contrasting.
Sabrina Brown, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science:
I traveled to several states and countries during my time as a student and these travels have helped shape who I am as a person. My advice is to take on opportunities that make you feel a little uncomfortable, and you will be amazed at how much you learn about yourself.
They are not just other adults that we cross paths with on the sidewalk. They are people like you and me. If you ever feel like you’re stumbling, walking to class, or feeling extra warm and cozy in bed, reach out for advice. Because they have been there and done that, if that doesn’t do it for you, then know that college is the time to break out of your comfort zone and get a little travel in!
I am excited and proud to introduce you to professor North. North is a professor here at Defiance College and is in the Teacher Education Program. Professor North grew up right here in northwest Ohio and, as a child, drove by the campus often.
After losing her husband, she knew that being close to her siblings here in NW, Ohio, would be vital for her, so she planned to purchase a house here in NW, Ohio. Growing up as a child, she knew she wanted to work at a small institution, and Defiance College was at the top of the list.
Professor North believes that her profession chose her. Many years ago, she enrolled in Northwest State Community College classes and thought she wanted to be a nurse. At this time, she was also looking for a part-time job. So, a friend referred her name to NOCAC for a pilot program related to family child care in Head Start. This way, she could earn some money while taking classes.
She ended up engaged and liked this program, so she changed her major to education. As a result of changing her major, she worked several years in Head Start and eventually ended up in Dayton. She taught in the classroom for multiple years and took a leadership role in a non-profit research and referral program.
Eventually, Professor North was asked to teach as an adjunct at the University of Dayton and realized she really enjoyed teaching college-age students. As a result, she decided to return to school and get her Ph.D. to pursue her new interest in teaching.
Professor North spent her first five years teaching at Eastern Kentucky University. She believes it was an incredible stroke of luck and good timing for her when positions became available here at Defiance College in the Teacher Education department. She loves teaching here, and it’s exactly what she thought it would be. Staff, faculty, and students have been a pleasure to teach and learn with, and the beautiful campus. The various campus activities are unique and fun; she believes that much thought is put into everyone having meaningful experiences here at DC. She appreciates this area so much and is glad to be back.
She believes she has come full circle – from beginning her career in education with NOCAC to now being at Defiance College. It’s pretty special, and she feels blessed.
Hanover College 37 (1-3), Defiance 20 (0-4) Homecoming)
Senior QB #17 Seth Pearson escapes a sack vs Hanover
The Defiance College football team hosted the Hanover Panthers (HCAC conference opponent) Saturday afternoon at Justin F. Coressel Stadium for the 2022 Homecoming game. The Yellow Jackets made their way onto the scoreboard first with 2:24 left in the opening quarter, as senior quarterback Jordan Ambrose connected with junior running back Jacob Deisler for a 9-yard touchdown strike. Hanover quickly responded to the Yellow Jackets’ score, as they answered with a touchdown of their own, with a one-yard rush by sophomore Blake Huffman to tie the game at 7 (8:51 left in 2nd quarter). Two minutes later, senior Jordan Ambrose found sophomore Tawann Rome in the end zone for a 31-yard touchdown to regain the Defiance lead 14-7 (6:38 left in 2nd quarter). With less than three minutes left until halftime, Hanover senior quarterback Matthew Weimer tied the game at 14, with a one-yard rushing touchdown (2:55 left in 2nd quarter). The Yellow Jackets suffered a major loss moments before the halftime break (2:30 left in 2nd quarter), as senior quarterback Jordan Ambrose left the game with an unknown injury, which left him on the sidelines for the rest of the contest. The second half was dominated by the Panthers, as Hanover outscored the Yellow Jackets 23-6. Senior quarterback Matthew Weimer for the Panthers was able to connect with junior Eric Roudebush (18 yards) and sophomore Jalen Peck (15 yards) for a pair of passing touchdowns, while sophomore running back Austin Oppel rushed into the end zone for a 13-yard touchdown score. Sophomore kicker Yoann Kinanga added to the Hanover scoring run, with a 22-yard field goal in the third quarter. Senior backup quarterback Seth Pearson was able to find the end zone in the late stages of the game (6:20 left in the 4th quarter), as he found freshman Cooper Sloan for a 9-yard touchdown pass. Hanover had 27 first downs on the game, compared to Defiance’s 19. The Panthers were 3 of 3 on fourth down conversions, while the Yellow Jackets were 1 of 3. Senior quarterback Seth Pearson led the way in passing yards for Defiance with 123, while senior quarterback Matthew Weimer for Hanover had 257. Senior Justin Caballero led the game with 12 tackles, while senior Jaylen Redd captured 10 and senior Thomas Coltrain obtained 9.
Women’s Soccer: Wed. Sept. 28 and Sat. Oct. 1
9/28: Manchester University 7 (2-7), Defiance 0 (3-6)
The Yellow Jackets women’s soccer team traveled to Manchester, Indiana, Wednesday afternoon to kick off Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) play against the Manchester Spartans. The Spartans came out “rolling” as they scored five goals in the first half alone. The first Manchester score occurred at the 14-minute mark as senior Jayden Murray knocked one through the net. Freshman Chaelinn Hutchins found her way onto the scoreboard next for the Spartans, as she scored at the 30-minute mark. Senior Jayden Murray pushed another ball through the net at the 36-minute mark, to give Manchester a 3-0 lead. Freshman Grace Papazoglou (40-minute mark) and sophomore Elaina Halferty (44-minute mark) also scored for the Spartans in the opening half. Eleven minutes into the second half (56-minute mark), Freshman Grace Papazoglou “chipped in” her second goal of the contest, to give Manchester a 6-0 lead. Another freshman, Ceah Campbell scored the final goal of the contest at the 69-minute mark, which stretched the Spartans’ lead to seven. Manchester led the way in every statistical category including a 25-4 shot advantage, 18-0 shot on goal, and 11-1 on corner kicks.
10/1: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 7 (4-2-3), Defiance 0 (3-7)
Junior #99 Sarah O’Shea moments before making a save vs Rose-Hulman
The Defiance College women’s soccer team hosted the Rose-Hulman Fightin’ Engineers Saturday afternoon at Winsper-Knobel Field as a part of homecoming weekend. Senior Lane Lawrence got the scoring started early for the Fightin’ Engineers, as she knocked one through the net in the 11th minute. Rose-Hulman continued to apply offensive pressure throughout the remainder of the first half, as they tacked on two additional goals by freshman Katie Choi (41-minute mark) and sophomore Alicia Rodriguez (45-minute mark). The Fightin’ Engineers extended their lead to seven by the end of the matchup, as they scored four additional goals in the second half by four different players including Junior Kyra Hicks (51-minute mark), senior Bri Camero-Sulak (75-minute mark), freshman Ella Johnson (83-minute mark), and junior Tracy Orgera (85-minute mark). Junior Clover Worrell recorded the only shot attempt for Defiance in the matchup, while junior goalkeeper Sarah O’Shea allowed seven goals and made 21 saves. A duo of freshman McKenna Walker and Christa Phillips, along with junior Sloane Livingston, played all 90 minutes for the Yellow Jackets. Rose-Hulman had a 44-1 shot advantage and a 10-0 advantage in corner kicks.
Men’s Soccer: Wed. Sept. 28 and Sat. Oct. 1
9/28: (Tie) Defiance 0 (1-5-5), Manchester University 0 (1-5-3)
Senior #1 Orry Killam with a crucial second-half penalty kick save vs Manchester
The Defiance College men’s soccer team hosted the Manchester Spartans (HCAC conference opponent) Wednesday afternoon at Winsper-Knobel Field to begin conference play. In the first half, the Spartans were able to get four shots on goal compared to the Yellow Jackets one, but neither team was able to find the back of the net. Defiance led the way in the corner kicks category after 45 minutes, 3-2. The second half was much of the same, as both the Spartans and Yellow Jackets found themselves close to scoring at times, but neither team was able to introduce themselves to the scoreboard. Senior goalkeeper Orry Killam recorded a crucial save for Defiance in the 86th minute, as he prevented a penalty kick score from Manchester junior Noah Black.
When senior goalkeeper Orry Killam was asked by The Defender about his thoughts following a draw to open up conference play, he expressed, “I felt like we controlled the game for the most part. There were times when we had them pinned in their own half and were looking solid. Unfortunately, we just couldn’t find the back of the net.“
10/1: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 5 (6-1-2), Defiance 0 (1-6-5)
Senior #26 Kaden Pirrwitz dribbles the ball vs Rose-Hulman
The Yellow Jackets men’s soccer team welcomed the Rose-Hulman Fightin’ Engineers to Winsper-Knobel Field Saturday afternoon for a homecoming weekend HCAC conference matchup. The Fightin’ Engineers started the game off with a quick strike, as senior Takezo Kelly scored at the 17-minute mark to give Rose-Hulman an early 1-0 lead. The next two points of the matchup would come early in the second half, as Fightin’ Engineers junior Owen Trudt knocked in a pair of goals at the 51-minute mark and 65-minute mark. Senior AJ Yilmaz added his name to the Rose-Hulman scoring column at the 75-minute mark with a goal from the left hash. Freshman Matthew Schwartz concluded the Fightin’ Engineers’ scoring “barrage” with a goal at the 80-minute mark, to give Rose-Hulman a 5-0 victory. Seniors Armando Campos-Ortiz and Chase Stiner each led Defiance with two shots on goal apiece, while sophomore Zak Klopfenstein recorded one. Junior Riley Hensley played all 90 minutes for the Yellow Jackets.
Volleyball: Sat. Oct. 1
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 3 (9-7), Defiance 0 (3-11)
Junior #11 Madison Schoenauer moments before spiking the ball over the net vs Rose-Hulman
The Defiance College volleyball team welcomed the Rose-And Hulman Fightin’ Engineers to the Karl H. Weaner Center Saturday morning to kick off homecoming weekend festivities. The Yellow Jackets and Fightin’ Engineers traded the lead numerous times throughout the opening set, but in the end, Rose-Hulman came out on top 25-16. Defiance controlled the second set for most of the series until Rose-Hulman ended the set with a 10-2 scoring run to take the victory 25-23. The Fightin’ Engineers showed a lot of energy and firepower in the third set of the match, as they took a 12-5 early advantage. Rose-Hulman completed the 3-0 match sweep with a third-set victory 25-9. Freshman Jaelyn Tomoletz led Defiance with 7 kills, while sophomore Kendra Kline led the Yellow Jackets in the assists category with 8.
Men’s Cross Country: Sat. Oct. 1
The Defiance College men’s cross country team traveled to Kenosha, Wisconsin, Saturday afternoon for a nine-team meet at Wisconsin-Parkside University. Wisconsin-Parkside University took the team victory with runners finishing in seven of the first eight spots. Carthage College also out of Kenosha, Wisconsin, finished in the runner-up spot, with Moraine Valley Community College (Palos Hills, Illinois) rounding out the podium. Freshman Alex Burney was the first finisher for the Yellow Jackets, as he secured 31st place with a time of 18:25.03. Freshman Marlan Brown finished in the 58th position, with a time of 22:55.08. Sophomore Gavin Maratea, the third and final runner for Defiance, finished in 66th with a time of 27:47.55.
Women’s Cross Country: Sat. Oct. 1
The Defiance College women’s cross country team traveled to Kenosha, Wisconsin, Saturday afternoon for a nine-team meet at Wisconsin-Parkside University. Wisconsin-Milwaukee University took the team victory with runners finishing in four of the first six spots. Wisconsin-Parkside University finished in the runner-up spot, with Carthage College rounding out the podium. Freshman Shyla Pemberton was the lone runner for the Yellow Jackets, and she finished in the 39th position with a time of 16:09.66.
Men’s Golf: Sat. Oct. 1 and Sun. Oct. 2 (Yellow Jacket Fall Invitational)
The Defiance College men’s golf team welcomed Heidelberg University, Bluffton University, Tiffin University, and Anderson University to Eagle Rocks Golf Course this weekend for the Yellow Jacket Fall Invitational. The Heidelberg Student Princes left Defiance with the team victory, as they obtained a total score of 617. The Bluffton Beavers finished in the runner-up spot with a total score of 633 and the Tiffin Dragons rounded out the podium with a score of 635. Defiance finished in the 6th spot with a total score of 907. Tiffin University freshman Jonas Zajicek took the individual player victory with a score of 149. Sophomore Damien Martinez led Defiance with a 32nd place finish, with a score of 202. Sophomore Payton Switzer finished in 35th with a 214, while junior Will Garlock finished in 36th with a 243. Sophomore Zach Canterbury finished 37th with a 248.
Home
Wednesday, Oct. 5
Men’s Soccer (1-6-5) vs Earlham College (2-6-1)
Location: Winsper-Knobel Memorial Field
(3:30 pm)
Saturday, Oct. 8
Women’s Golf (HCAC Fall Preview)
Location: Moose Landing Golf Course
(9:00 am)
Sunday, Oct. 9
Women’s Golf (HCAC Fall Preview)
Location: Moose Landing Golf Course
(9:00 am)
Away
Monday, Oct. 3
Women’s Golf at Wooster College (Eva Shorb Weiskopf Memorial)
(9:00 am)
Wednesday, Oct. 5
Women’s Soccer (3-7) at Earlham College (2-4-2)
(4:30 pm)
Volleyball (3-11) at Anderson University (8-7)
(7:00 pm)
Friday, Oct. 7
Volleyball (3-11) at Hanover College (10-8)
(7:00 pm)
Saturday, Oct. 8
Women’s Soccer (3-7) at Hanover College (6-2-1)
(1:00 pm)
Football (0-4) at Mount St. Joseph University (4-0)
9/20: Case Western Reserve 4 (4-1-2), Defiance 0 (1-4-3)
Senior #24 Joshua Maurer looks to score vs Case Western Reserve
The Defiance College men’s soccer team hosted the Case Western Reserve Spartans Tuesday afternoon for a non-conference matchup at Winsper-Knobel Memorial Field. The Spartans started off “hot” scoring two goals in the opening 21 minutes. Senior Matt Vatne put up the first point on the scoreboard for Case Western Reserve with a goal at the 15-minute mark, while junior Alex Lippiatt scored at the 21-minute mark. Freshman Shreas Settles knocked one through the net at the end of the 40th minute, to give Case Western Reserve a 3-0 advantage at halftime. The Spartans scored their fourth goal of the contest in the 49th minute, as senior Sean Atwater scored from the left hash. Case Western Reserve held the Yellow Jackets scoreless for the entire 90-minute contest. The Spartans had eight opportunities at corner kicks, while Defiance had one. Defiance senior Joshua Maurer and sophomore Zak Klopfenstein led the Yellow Jackets with one shot attempt on goal.
9/22: Olivet College 3 (1-5-1), Defiance 0 (1-5-3)
Senior #22 Chase Stiner looks to find an open teammate downfield vs Olivet
The Yellow Jackets men’s soccer team hosted the Olivet Comets Thursday evening at Winsper-Knobel Memorial Field for a cross-state (Ohio-Michigan) matchup. The Comets made their way onto the scoreboard first, with a goal by freshman Braden Abbott near the 18-minute mark. Olivet stretched their lead to 2-0 at the 35-minute mark of the first half, as sophomore Carter Scheel punched one through the net. While the Yellow Jackets trailed 2-0 on the scoreboard at the half, they managed to hold a 5-2 advantage on shots on goal. The Comets extended their lead to 3-0 in the middle of the second half, with a goal by senior Kjeil Dickinson at the 62-minute mark. Olivet kept the Yellow Jackets scoreless throughout the entire 90-minute contest. Junior Erdwin Quintana led the way in the shots on goal category for the Yellow Jackets with three, while seniors Darrien Brooks, Chase Stiner, Joshua Maurer, and Armando Campos-Ortiz each had one. Freshman Jeremy Fuller also recorded a shot on goal for Defiance.
When senior Jeremy Jimenez was asked by The Defender about the teams’ mindset as they begin thinking about opening up conference play next week, he expressed, “Right now the mindset is to continue to stay rooted to our core values which are unity and trust. If we stick together and trust the grind I have high hopes for the future.”
9/24: (Tie) Defiance 0 (1-5-4), Asbury University 0 (2-3-3)
Sophomore #21 Cameron Kruyer looks to score vs Asbury
The Defiance College men’s soccer team welcomed the Asbury Eagles to Winsper-Knobel Memorial Field Saturday afternoon for a non-conference matchup. Each team had about a dozen opportunities to score throughout the 90-minute contest, but neither squad was able to find the back of the net. Sophomore Austin Dunlap attempted five shot attempts for the Eagles, with one on goal. Senior goalkeeper Orry Killam posted his first clean sheet of the season for the Yellow Jackets, as he was 8 for 8 in save opportunities. Senior team captain Jeremy Jimenez led Defiance with five shot attempts.
Women’s Soccer: Sat. Sept. 24 and Sun. Sept. 25
9/24: Asbury University 5 (2-6-1), Defiance 0 (2-5)
Freshman #16 Christa Phillips steals the ball in the second half vs Asbury
The Defiance College women’s soccer team hosted the Asbury Eagles Saturday afternoon at Winsper-Knobel Memorial Field. The Eagles “turned on” the scoreboard at the 33-minute mark of the first half, as senior Maryah Jones knocked in a goal from the right hash mark, to give Asbury a 1-0 lead going into halftime. The Eagles’ momentum from the first half, “soared” into the second half as they scored an additional four unanswered goals (49th minute, 60th minute, 63rd minute, and 77th minute) to take a 5-0 victory. Asbury outshot Defiance, 35-2 in the contest. A pair of juniors, Melissa Bixler and Hallie Webb, recorded one shot each for Defiance.
9/25: Defiance 3 (3-5), Mount Mary University 2 (0-7-1)
The Yellow Jackets women’s soccer team welcomed the Mount Mary Blue Angels from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Winsper-Knobel Memorial Field for a Sunday afternoon matchup. Freshman Paige Drusback got the scoring started for the Yellow Jackets at the 17-minute mark, giving Defiance an early 1-0 lead. The Yellow Jackets and Blue Angels would exchange shots for the remainder of the first half, but neither could find a way to score. Just one minute into the second half (46-minute mark), the Mount Mary Blue Angels found their way onto the scoreboard with a goal from freshman Sam Reyes to tie the game at 1. Junior Sarah O’Shea did not like looking up to the score of 1-1, so she knocked in a pair of goals within a five-minute span (53-minute mark and 58-minute mark) to give Defiance a 3-1 lead. Mount Mary freshman Sam Reyes returned to the score sheet with a goal at the 74-minute mark, to cut the deficit to 3-2. The Blue Angels tried numerous times to tie the game, but in the end, Defiance came out on top 3-2.
Football: Sat. Sept. 24
Alfred State College 42 (2-2), Defiance 33 (0-3)
The Defiance College football team traveled to Alfred, New York, Saturday afternoon to take on the Alfred State Pioneers. The Yellow Jackets quickly made their way onto the scoreboard with a 27-yard touchdown pass from senior Jordan Ambrose to sophomore Tawann Rome, to make it an early 7-0 Defiance lead (12:07 left in the 1st). Alfred State followed suit in their first offensive drive of the game, as they found their way into the end zone with a 20-yard touchdown rush from freshman Rafael Class, to tie the game at 7 (9:13 left in the 1st). Junior Tyshaun Freeman pushed his way into the end zone from one yard out to start the second quarter (14:55 left in 2nd) to give Defiance a 13-7 lead. Sophomore kicker Zeke Sanchez was unable to knock in the extra point. The Pioneers once again responded with a touchdown of their own and an extra point, to take the lead 14-13 (10;45 left in 2nd). Yellow Jackets junior kicker Zeke Sanchez was able to come back from his missed extra point, by knocking in a pair of field goals from 28 yards in the second quarter and 29 yards out in the third quarter, to give Defiance a 19-14 lead (8:48 left in 3rd). Alfred State responded late in the third quarter (2:59 left in 3rd) with a 50-yard passing touchdown strike (freshman Justin Horvath to senior Roman Napoleon) to give the Pioneers a 21-19 lead. The Pioneers went on a 21-14 point scoring run in the fourth quarter, to give Alfred State the victory 42-33. Senior quarterback Jordan Ambrose threw two touchdown passes and added one rushing touchdown, giving him three total for the game. Junior Tyshaun Freeman rushed for 96 yards on 24 carries and one touchdown. Sophomore Tawann Rome (2 touchdowns) and senior Machari Bighams each had a team-high 112 receiving yards for the Yellow Jackets. Defensively, senior Rigo Villa recorded the only sack during the game for Defiance, while a pair of seniors Thomas Coltrain and V’Sean Palmer each had six total tackles.
Volleyball: Thurs. Sept. 22 and Fri. Sept. 23
9/22: Defiance 3 (3-9), Kalamazoo College 2 (3-8)
The Defiance College volleyball team traveled to Kalamazoo, Michigan, Thursday evening to take on the Kalamazoo Hornets. The Yellow Jackets started off strong as they took the opening set victory 25-17. The Hornets came out “swinging” in the second set as they tied the match series at 1-1, with a set victory 25-11. The third set went back and forth, but in the end, Kalamazoo came out on top 25-23, to take a 2-1 match series lead. The fourth set was much of the same, but Defiance came out on top this time, with a 25-22 set victory, to tie the match series at 2. The match would come down to the fifth and final set, where the Yellow Jackets pulled off a tight 15-13 victory. Sophomore Kaylynn Wellman led the Yellow Jackets with 13 kills, while sophomore Jamia Murray had 10.
“We knew going into the game that tonight would be a battle. Our coach always encourages us to play our game, and in the end, that’s what got us the victory. We worked together as a team and utilized our pin hitters. We had great energy and came together as a team to secure the win. Hoping to battle again tomorrow night!” – Junior Hope Yost
9/23: Wilmington 3 (6-11), Defiance 0 (3-10)
The Yellow Jackets volleyball team traveled to Wilmington, Ohio, Friday evening to take on the Wilmington Quakers. The Quakers started off “hot” and never looked back, as they swept the Yellow Jackets 3-0 (25-17, 25-22, and 25-21). Sophomore Jamia Murray led Defiance with 10 kills on the matchup, while sophomore Kaylynn Wellman recorded 9. Junior Hope Yost had a team-high 23 digs for Defiance.
Home
Wednesday, Sept. 28
Men’s Soccer (1-5-4) vs Manchester University (1-5-2)
Location: Winsper-Knobel Memorial Field
(3:00 pm)
Saturday, Oct. 1
Men’s Golf (Yellow Jacket Fall Invitational)
Location: Eagle Rocks Golf Course
(10:00 am)
Volleyball (3-10) vs Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (7-7)
Location: Karl H. Weaner Center
(11:00 am)
Women’s Soccer (3-5) vs Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (3-2-2)
Location: Winsper-Knobel Memorial Field
(1:00 pm)
Football (0-3) vs Hanover College (0-3) (Homecoming)
Location: Justin F. Coressel Stadium
(1:30 pm)
Men’s Soccer (1-5-4) vs Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (4-1-2)
Location: Winsper-Knobel Memorial Field
(3:00 pm)
Sunday, Oct. 2
Men’s Golf (Yellow Jacket Fall Invitational)
Location: Eagle Rocks Golf Course
(9:00 am)
Away
Wednesday, Sept. 28
Women’s Soccer (3-5) at Manchester University (1-7)
(4:30 pm)
Friday, Sept. 30
Women’s Cross Country at Wisconsin-Parkside University
(12:15 pm)
Men’s Cross Country at Wisconsin-Parkside University
(12:55 pm)
Saturday, Oct. 1
Women’s Golf at Wooster College (Eva Shorb Weiskopf Memorial)
(9:00 am)
Sunday, Oct. 1
Women’s Golf at Wooster College (Eva Shorb Weiskopf Memorial)
