SPORTS
Young talent off to a fast start on the court
While for many Christmas break means a time to relax and get away from school, for the Mesa women’s basketball team, this winter break has been full of hard work. Since the December 5th break, the team has played 10 games, including a stretch of four...
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The Real McCoy: Transfer from UT-San Antonio leads the way for T-BirdsThe Mesa Thunderbird men’s basketball team is off to a 3-3 start in the tough ACCAC, due in large part to the contributions of guard Adam McCoy. McCoy has been an offensive machine so far this season, averaging 23.6 points per game, good enough for third in the conference. For the week ending in December 10th, McCoy was the ACCAC Division I co-player of the week, sharing the honor...
Expectations high for spring sports teams
After an exciting fall sports season, which included the Mesa women’s soccer team making it to the National Championship tournament, there is plenty of action to look forward to during the upcoming spring sports season. In her first year as head coach, Kori Stephenson has her Lady Thunderbirds looking tough as they are near the top of the ACCAC. Stephenson’s crew has started with a 5-1...
T-birds players off to new digs
While it was a tough year on the gridiorn for the Mesa Thunderbird football team, several of the teams players will be off to new colleges next season to continue their football careers. While some are sure to sign within the next couple of months, others from the T-bird squad have already given their commitment to other schools. Leon Freeman, who helped anchor a staunch Mesa defense as...
Honors galore for Mesa athletes
Before the winter break, several Mesa athletes recieved recognition for their performances during the fall season. Punter Ben Nowicki led the nation in punting and as a result was named a first team All-American by the NJCAA. Recieving the same honor on the first team was wide receiver and return specialist Rudy Fleming. Other Thunderbirds to gain postseason recognition were...