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Yellow Jackets lean on youth at Fisher Invitational
The Yellow Jackets have found new talent in the younger members of the team. This past weekend, the Waynesburg University Cross Country teams participated in the Fisher Invitational. The women’s team placed third out of six teams and the men’s team placed last. They did find a…
What College Football Conference is the Best?
We all know some of the most talked-about conferences in college football, like the SEC, the Big Ten and the Big 12, but what about the smaller conferences like the ACC, the Sun Belt and American Athletic Conference? Journalist Tucker Harlin spoke with former Vanderbilt…
Coach Leilah Castro gets ready for her first year as head coach for women’s wrestling
Leilah Castro has been hired to take over as the new head coach for Waynesburg University’s women’s wrestling team. Prior to Waynesburg, Castro attended Campbellsville University in Kentucky, where she won multiple championships. After Campbellsville, she was an assistant coach…
Baseball Names Tyler Rubasky New Baseball Head Coach
After nearly a decade away from Waynesburg, Tyler Rubasky is back where it all started, this time as the head coach of the baseball team. Rubasky was announced as the team’s new head coach in August following the departure of Michael Impellittiere. Before taking over the program,…
Capital takes down Waynesburg in football opener
The Waynesburg University Yellow Jackets fell to the Capital University Comets on Saturday, 35-12. Not only did the loss sting on its own, but it was also head coach Larry Wilson’s debut at Waynesburg University. “It’s kind of a tough one to watch,” Wilson said. “The growth of…
BeeHive experiences technical difficulties
An issue with Waynesburg University dining happened on students’ first day back. The BeeHive, the self-ordering food system on the second floor of Stover Campus Center, experienced technical problems with their kiosks and were forced to close until further notice. Not only did…
Women’s soccer loses tight contest versus Mount Union
In their season opener, Waynesburg University women’s soccer team suffered a road loss at the hands of University of Mount Union. Despite creating a flurry of offensive opportunities in the final minutes, the Yellow Jackets were unable to find the back of the net, ultimately…
Shimek Returns to Waynesburg University for second tenure
After two years away from the Waynesburg University softball program, Brett Shimek is returning to lead the Yellow Jackets. Shimek previously served as the program’s head coach before stepping away from the position. He now returns following the departure of former head coach…
Men’s and women’s golf begin 2026 campaign
The Waynesburg University men’s and women’s golf teams completed their first tournament of the season at the Westminster Fall Invitational. The women competed on Aug. 29 and finished fourth in a seven-team field with sophomore Ally Wolling leading the score with a 26 over par…
Tennis falls in season opener
On Sunday, Aug. 30, the Waynesburg University women’s tennis team lost its opening contest 7-0 in a non-conference matchup against the Penn State Altoona Lions. The loss will not affect the Yellow Jackets’ Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) record. It is the second straight…
A new era of Waynesburg football looms
Under first-year head coach Larry Wilson, the Waynesburg University football team is entering its 122nd season. The Yellow Jackets are coming off a 4-6 season that resulted in the university parting ways with former head coach, Dr. Cornelius Coleman. However, with new voices on…
Waynesburg University begins 2026-27 academic year
After 113 days between commencement and the first day of classes, Waynesburg University’s academic year began on Monday, Aug. 24. A day earlier, the class of 2030 participated in Matriculation, a tradition to celebrate and welcome new students to campus. Prior to that, new…