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Siena Heights adding women’s lacrosse as sport
The Siena Heights University athletic department continued its growth Monday.
After adding men’s and women’s bowling and football as sports earlier this year, Siena Heights unveiled plans to begin women’s lacrosse on Monday. Siena also announced Cindy Hill will be the program’s first coach. Continue reading
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Derek West ready to help set tone for Siena Heights football
Nearly two months after first coming in contact with Siena Heights offensive coordinator Jeff Hancock, West became the school’s first-ever football recruit. The 5-foot-8, 175-pound wide receiver/kickoff returner officially joined the Saint football program when he signed a National Letter of Intent on Friday afternoon.
“It means a lot to me (to be the first recruit),” said West, who had originally committed to Urbana University — an NCAA Division II school in Ohio — before opting to stay closer to home. “I’m making history. I never thought I’d be in this position, but I’m happy I am.” Continue reading
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Siena Heights breaks ground on new performance stadium
Siena Heights broke ground on the multimillion-dollar O’Laughlin Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. The outdoor performance stadium will be home to Siena’s football, lacrosse, soccer and track and field teams.
“It’s been a journey that has really taken us to the needs that Siena has had for a long, long time, and we are just delighted to be able to begin this journey of building with the students in mind and with future students in mind,” Siena Heights President Sister Peg Albert said. “They deserve a good place to play and to compete and to just have fun and learn a lot of things about life on the track and the field. I just think it’s great.” Continue reading
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Jim Lyall and Siena Heights a perfect pairing
When the Saints go marching in played from the speakers as Jim Lyall emerged from inside the Siena Heights Fieldhouse and made his first statements as the school’s inaugural football coach under a sunny, blue sky Monday morning.
The day couldn’t have been more perfect for those at Siena Heights University. The situation couldn’t have worked out better for all involved. Continue reading
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Siena Heights University to start football program
A new tradition is set to begin as Siena Heights University will finally have an opportunity to put its unblemished football record to a test.
After a five-month exploration process, Siena Heights announced at a press conference Monday morning it will add football as an intercollegiate sport. Siena Heights president Sister Peg Albert made the announcement in front of a crowd of students, faculty and board members outside the Siena Heights Fieldhouse. Continue reading
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Healthy Dani Bailey eyes strong final season for Siena Heights softball team
Throughout her five years in the program she’s battled through injuries, been through the tough Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference schedule and seen the Saints make progress before taking a step backwards last spring.
Now senior pitcher Dani Bailey — a Blissfield High School graduate — is hoping to utilize her experience as she looks to conclude her collegiate career on a positive note and help the Saints to an improved season. Continue reading
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Siena Heights University exploring adding football
By Brian Calloway Daily Telegram Sports Editor ADRIAN — President Sister Peg Albert knows its a question many have wondered about around the Siena Heights University community for some time. And she believes now is the time to seriously ponder … Continue reading
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Reynolds emerging into star for Siena Heights men’s basketball team
By Brian Calloway Daily Telegram Sports Editor ADRIAN — When he made his commitment to join the Siena Heights University men’s basketball program, Brent Reynolds envisioned having an opportunity to contribute early in his career. He thought he was ready … Continue reading
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Siena Heights athletics to add bowling
By Brian Calloway Daily Telegram Sports Editor ADRIAN — Siena Heights University athletic director Fred Smith has had plenty of time to look into ways to enhance the school’s athletic program since stepping down from his position as men’s basketball … Continue reading
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DeRoeck lifts No. 19 Saints to victory
By Brian Calloway Daily Telegram Sports Editor ADRIAN, Mich. – With seven post players battling for two spots, senior Jake DeRoeck has often been the odd man out for the Siena Heights University men’s basketball team in the early portion … Continue reading
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