SPORTS UPDATES Softball Update By Shea Sutherland The Lady Bluejays, ranking seventh in the conference preseason coaches poll, kicked off their spring games in mid-February. But the cold temperatures in Texas altered their first tournament. Originally to be located in Allen, Texas, the games were moved to Kingsville, Texas, and postponed one day. In addition, the tournament consisted of two NCAA Division II teams. This resulted in a 1-4 record for the women. The team opened their first home double-header against the University of Jamestown on March 9. Jamestown took both games overall with their heavy hitting. Continuing their pre-conference season, the team hosted Dakota State University on March 10. After losing Game 1, the girls came back to win Game 2, 9-1, in five innings. There are seven more opportunities to watch the women at home as they work toward the KCAC tournament quarterfinals in May. Golf Update By Shea Sutherland After bracing the rigid Kansas temperatures, both the men’s and women’s golf teams began their season in much warmer weather. The men’s team opened their spring schedule in Houston, Texas, during the first weekend of February for the Houston Classic. Tabor, along with Oklahoma Wesleyan, were two teams present from the KCAC conference. In result, Logan Matthews finished as the No. 1 bag for the Bluejays. The team placed fifth out of five teams overall. Tabor’s women’s team visited Nixa, Mo., the first weekend of this month to begin their season, placing sixth out of six teams. Valdisa Andov took fourth place individually. The women and the men kicked off their first leg of the KCAC Conference Championship on March 22 in Tulsa, Okla. Swim Update By Layci Froese The KCAC conference meet in Nebraska brought a close to this year’s Tabor swim season. The team is currently preparing for next season by participating in dryland practices rather than swimming in a pool. According to senior swim team member Madi Sheppard, this is intentional and the purpose is to ease back into the rhythm of practicing every day. The past season could be summarized with the word flexibility, because they had to adapt to team members being quarantined or isolated and to changing game day plans. But despite the uncertainty of sports seasons and life in general, the team was still able to excel. “I think a huge confidence booster and highlight for all of us was how we all finished at conference.” said Sheppard. “Every single person on the team cut significant times in our swims. I think that’s a pretty cool accomplishment.” Men’s Soccer Update By Tyrel Haynes Starting the second half their season, Tabor College men’s soccer team is facing some struggles. They took conference losses to Saint Mary and McPherson, along with a non-conference loss in a matchup against Colorado Christian. They are currently on a five-game losing streak, with their last win dating back to November. The Bluejays are currently in 11th place in the conference, a half-game behind York. Tabor lost its home game against rival Bethel College 3-2 on March 20.
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