MASCOT: BLUE JAY
*MEN’S VOLLEYBALL: CONTINENTAL CONFERENCE TM
SCHOOL COLORS: BLUE & GREY
CONFERENCE: *LANDMARK
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MAJORS AND MINORS STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO
MEN’S TEAMS
BASEBALL
BASKETBALL
CROSS COUNTRY GOLF
INDOOR TRACK & FIELD
LACROSSE
OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD
SOCCER
SWIMMING
TENNIS
VOLLEYBALL
WRESTLING
WOMEN’S TEAMS
BASKETBALL
CROSS COUNTRY
FIELD HOCKEY GOLF
INDOOR TRACK & FIELD
LACROSSE
OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD
SOCCER
SOFTBALL
SWIMMING
TENNIS
VOLLEYBALL
MISSION
The Blue Jay intercollegiate athletics program provides Elizabethtown College students with varsity sport programs that support and enhance the students’ educational experience and develop important life skills. In our pursuit of excellence, we place the highest value on the principles of integrity, studentathlete welfare, sport and gender equity, sportsmanship, and fair play.
AVERAGE ATHLETE GPA
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
STUDENT ATHLETES
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Asian Studies
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Biology
Biological Science
Health Professions
Biology Education (7–12)
Biotechnology
Business
Administration
Accounting
Economics
Entrepreneurship & Family Business
Finance
Marketing
Talent Management
Chemistry
ACS Professional Chemical Physics
Chemistry Management
Chemistry Education (7–12)
Chemistry Laboratory Science
MAJORS AND CONCENTRATIONS
CommunicationsDigital Media
Production
CommunicationsJournalism
CommunicationsPublic Relations
Computer Science
AI & Data Science
Cybersecurity
Hardware
Software Development
Web & Application Design
Criminal Justice
Economics
Education/Early Childhood Pre K-4
DUAL Special Education
Certification
Education/ Elementary Middle-Level (4–8)
Engineering Biomedical
Civil
Computer
Electrical
Environmental
Industrial & Systems
Integrated Mechanical
Mechatronics
English Literature
English Professional Writing
English Education (7–12)
Environmental Science
Exercise Science
Pre-Athletic Training
Pre-Physical Therapy
Strength & Conditioning
Finance
Financial Economics
Graphic Design
Healthcare
Administration History
Individualized Major
MINORS
Architectural Studies
Asian Studies
Biochemistry
Biology
Business
Administration
Chemistry
Coaching
Cognitive Science
Communications
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
Data Analytics
Economics
English Literature
English Professional Writing
Environmental Studies
Exercise Science
Family Business & Entrepreneurship
Finance
Fine Art
Forensic Studies
General Science
Global Health
Graphic Design History
Human Services
Information Systems
International Studies
Japanese
Allopathic Medicine
Athletic Training
Criminal Justice
Dentistry
Law Medicine
Optometry
Osteopathic Medicine
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Podiatric Medicine
Public Health
Social Work
Veterinary Medicine
Information Systems
Cybersecurity
Data Engineering
Management
Integrative Studies
International Business
Accounting
Data Analytics
Economics
Entrepreneurship & Family Business
Finance
Marketing
Self-Designed
Talent Management
Japanese Legal Studies
Marketing
Advertising & Promotional Management
Category Management
Marketing Analytics
Sales Management
Self-Designed
Mathematical
Business
Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Marketing
Mathematics
Medical Humanities
Municipal Police Officer Training
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Health
Mathematics Education (7–12)
Medical Laboratory Science
Music
Music Education (Pre K–12)
Music Therapy
Neuroscience
Occupational Therapy*
5-year, entry-level master’s or 6-year doctoral program: Student must have successfully completed B.S. in Health Sciences at Etown.
Physician Assistant Studies*
5-year B.S./M.S.
Political Science Psychology
Public Health
Social Studies
Education (7–12)
Social Work
Public Heritage Studies
Religious Studies
Spanish Technical Communications
Technical Design
Transformative Justice
Women & Gender Studies
Business Administration (MBA)
Counseling
Psychology
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership
Finance
Music Education
Occupational
Therapy*
5-year, entry-level master’s program
Physician Assistant Studies*
Special Education
Strategic Leadership
By combining specialized undergraduate studies at Etown with direct admission to graduate school (at partner institutions like Penn State, Drexel, and Widener), you can earn your advanced degree in less time than taking a traditional route. This means you’ll save money on tuition and enter the workforce sooner.
Occupational Therapy*
6-year, entry-level doctoral program
* Transfer students are not eligible to apply.
IT’S A PHRASE YOU’LL FIND ALL OVER CAMPUS ON EVERY GAME DAY. WHETHER ON THE COURT, IN THE POOL, ON THE TRACK, OR ON THE FIELD, THIS IS OUR NEST. IT’S OUR HOME, AND BLUE JAYS FIERCELY DEFEND ITS HONOR AT EVERY LEVEL OF COMPETITION.
TEAM HIGHLIGHTS
BASEBALL
› The program produced a 33-14 record in 2024, which is tied for the most wins in a season in program history.
› The Blue Jays advanced to its firstever NCAA DIII Regional Final with a 6-5 win over Penn St. Harrisburg in May 2024.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
› The Blue Jays played at the historic Palestra known as the “Cathedral of College Basketball’” in the 2024-25 season. In an all-day affair, all eight Landmark Conference schools had the opportunity to be represented.
› The program earned the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Team Academic Excellence Award, along with six studentathletes earning a spot on the 2024-25 Honors Court.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
› The women’s basketball team became only the second program in Division III to reach 1,100 wins after beating Haverford on Nov. 13, 2021.
› Veronica Nolt was named a WBCA Coach of the Year Finalist for 202425 after her staff earned Landmark Coaching Staff of the Year.
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
› The women’s cross country team has won 14 conference championships, including 13 consecutive crowns, starting in 2007.
› The program has had 10 different teams qualify for the NCAA Division III Championship, the most recent coming in 2017.
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
› The men’s cross country team has won 19 conference championships, including six straight Landmark Conference Championships (2014-19).
› The program boasts eight AllAmericans since 2001 with Samuel Gerstenbacher ’20 becoming the most recent harrier to earn the honor, crossing the line in 27th place at the 2019 NCAA Division III Championship.
FIELD HOCKEY
› The field hockey program has reached the NCAA Division III Tournament 10 times with 11 All-Americans.
› Eleven student-athletes were named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Academic Squad (2024-25).
MEN’S GOLF
› The Blue Jays secured two invitational first-place victories, including a win at their own Elizabethtown Spring Invitational.
› Chris Kilduff ’26 tied for 13th at the 2025 Landmark Conference Championships to earn his second consecutive Landmark All-Conference honor.
WOMEN’S GOLF
› The Blue Jays placed fifth at the 2024-25 Landmark Conference Championship, earning their best finish as a team since the 2017-18 season.
› Grace Flocco ’25 became the program’s second College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honoree.
MEN’S LACROSSE
› The men’s lacrosse team has appeared in nine straight Landmark Conference Championship games, winning three consecutive titles from 2017-19.
› In 2024, Connor Stewart ’24 became the 14th USILA All-American in program history.
WOMEN’S LACROSSE
› In the 2025 season, the Blue Jays made their first appearance since 2021 in the Landmark Conference Tournament.
› Abby Bach ’27, Megan Gress ’25, and Lauren Puntanen ’25 were named to the College Sport Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District team in 2025.
SOFTBALL
› Elly McCarthy ’12 became the first National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American in program history in 2012.
› Mikaela Benner ’26, Hannah Long ’27, and Skye Zolomij ’27 were each named College Sports Communicators Academic AllDistrict, the second straight year three Blue Jays earned the honor for the program.
MEN’S SOCCER
› One of the most storied programs in Division III history, men’s soccer has tallied more than 900 wins, 35 All-Americans and won the National Championship in 1989.
› The Blue Jays have earned Landmark playoff berths for nine straight seasons and won the Landmark crown, their first, in 2018.
WOMEN’S SOCCER
› The Blue Jays appeared in their first Landmark Championship game in 2021 and have qualified for the postseason in seven of 11 seasons in the Landmark.
› In 2019, Lydia Lawson ’20 became the first student-athlete in program history to earn All-America and CoSIDA Academic All-America honors in the same season.
MEN’S SWIMMING
› Leif Hoffman ’26 became the second male swimmer in school history to win a Landmark Conference individual championship, capturing the 1,650-freestyle title in 2023. He also became the first-ever male Landmark Conference Rookie of the Year.
› The Blue Jays broke two Etown program records in the 2023-24 season.
WOMEN’S SWIMMING
› The Blue Jays broke three program records during the 2024-25 season.
› Gracie Harding ’25 claimed first place in the 50 freestyle at the 2025 Landmark Conference Championships which was the first in that event since joining the Landmark Conference.
MEN’S TENNIS
› The men’s tennis team has compiled four conference championships and three NCAA Tournament appearances since 2005.
› Stefanos Billis ’27 earned his second straight Landmark All-Conference honor in 2025. Billis was named to the second team after earning honorable mention last season.
WOMEN’S TENNIS
› The program has had 37 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Scholar Athletes since 2015.
› Haley Bishop ’26 and Adriana Burmeister ’25 were named to the College Sport Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District team in 2025.
MEN’S TRACK & FIELD
› Between the indoor and outdoor track & field season, the men’s program has 29 All-Americans and 58 NCAA Division III Championship qualifiers.
› Kevin Clark ’08 is the only National Champion in team history, winning the pole vault at the 2007 NCAA Indoor National Championship with a height of 17’-1-1/2”.
WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD
› Kelty Oaster ’24, ’25M became the first-ever women’s track & field national champion at the 2025 NCAA Indoor Championships before earning her second national title at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships.
› Oaster is the first-ever multi-time individual female national champion and second-ever to Eric Mast (Wrestling).
MEN’S VOLLEYBALL
› For the first time in program history, two players were named to the Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) All-Conference team in the same season in 2025. Braydon Ambruster ’28 was named to the second team while Dustin Hagin ’26 was named to the third team.
› The Blue Jays had 10 Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) AllAcademic selections in 2025.
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
› Kate Barbon ’26, Emma Bitner ’25, and Savannah Lesley ’25 were named to the College Sport Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District team in 2025.
› For the fourth straight season, the Blue Jays advanced to the Landmark Conference semifinals. The Blue Jays also hosted their second straight Landmark Conference first round game in 2024.
WRESTLING
› The program boasts 23 AllAmericans and 72 NCAA Division III National Championship qualifiers, most recently Ganon Smith ’26, who finished 4th at the 2025 NCAA Championships.
› Eric Mast ’77 is the only two-time male National Champion in school history, winning the title at 118 pounds in 1974 and 1977.
1-on-1 PERSONALIZED STRENGTH TRAINING AND FITNESS PROGRAM
52
BOWERS CENTER FOR SPORTS, FITNESS & WELL-BEING: 38
PIECES OF CARDIO EQUIPMENT
180
METERS OF INDOOR TRACK
ATHLETIC FACILITIES
ALUMNI COURTS
Six newly renovated tennis courts
ALUMNI POOL
Natatorium features a six-lane, 25-yard pool
BOWERS CENTER FOR SPORTS, FITNESS & WELL-BEING
Features a field house including a 180-meter Mondo surface track, a fitness center with cardio, strength, conditioning and group fitness areas, and six athletic team locker rooms
OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD
Only stand-alone track & field facility in the Landmark Conference, featuring a 400-meter Mondo surface track
HERSHEY COUNTRY CLUB EAST
18-hole course is home to the College’s golf teams
IRA R. HERR FIELD
Soccer stadium featuring 1,000-capacity bleacher seating
JAY WALK
Multi-purpose space including offices, classrooms, trophy display cases and lounge areas
KEVIN SCOTT BOYD STADIUM
Stadium home to the College’s baseball team
THE NEST
Home to the College’s softball team
SOLAR ARRAY CROSS COUNTRY COURSE
Home to the College’s cross country teams
THOMPSON GYMNASIUM
Home to men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s volleyball, and wrestling teams
WOLF FIELD
Featuring an artificial turf surface, the field is home to the College’s field hockey, men’s and women’s lacrosse teams
ELIZABETHTOWN WRESTLING ROOM
Practice facility for Elizabethtown College wrestling
PIECES OF STRENGTH EQUIPMENT
