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A LOOK INTO PRE-CONFERENCE WSU
MEN’S BASKETBALL
By COLLYN COWLES Editor
Weber State University’s men’s basketball team wrapped up its pre-conference schedule with a 6–8 record before heading into Big Sky Conference play on Jan. 2. The Wildcats faced formidable competition, including the No. 9-ranked University of Oregon, showcasing moments of promise despite some inconsistencies.
In their final non-conference game on Dec. 29, Weber State fell to Oregon 89–49. The Wildcats struggled against the Ducks’ efficient offense, which shot 55% from the field. Blaise Threatt led Weber State with 15 points, maintaining his streak of scoring in double figures for all 14 games this season. Other contributors included Miguel Tomley
and Trevor Hennig, who added 6 points each.
The Wildcats’ roster features a blend of experience and emerging talent. Threatt and Tomley have established themselves as reliable offensive leaders, while Nigel Burris and Dyson Koehler provide versatility with their rebounding, scoring, and defensive presence. Freshman guards Trevor Hennig and Saadiq Moore have also stepped into critical roles, showing promise for the program’s future.
“It’s not like we’re all just listening to one person,” Koehler said. “We all have our own input. Us seniors have all played a high level of basketball game, so we know what it takes to win. We all have input, and even some of the younger guys, they all come from winning programs.”
On Jan. 2, Weber State opened its Big Sky
Conference action with an 89–72 loss to the University of Northern Colorado. The Bears dominated the first half, building a 19-point lead by halftime, and the Wildcats couldn’t overcome Northern Colorado’s efficient shooting and stifling defense.
On Jan. 4, the Wildcats travelled to Flagstaff, Arizona, for their second Big Sky game of the season. The Wildcats fell short and lost 80–77 to the Lumberjacks. The game started off hot with Wildcat Alex Tew and Lumberjacks Carson Towt and Diego Campisano being ejected from the game in the first 10 minutes from the two teams pushing and shoving each other. After the ejections, the Wildcats were fighting to stay even with the Lumberjacks all game but couldn’t get the job done and are now 0–2 in Big Sky play. Men’s basketball’s next test is another
away game against Idaho State University on Jan. 11. The Wildcats are the only team in the Big Sky Conference to have started their first three games on the road. The ‘Cats will be home on Jan. 16 for their first conference game at the Dee Events Center against the University of Montana.
LEFT: Forward Dyson Koehler (4), making a pass with the ball away from an opposing basketball player.
MIDDLE: Weber State University‘s men’s basketball team huddled on the court.
RIGHT: Guard/Forward Viljami Vartiainen (8), dribbling the ball away from an opposing basketball player.
UNA MIRADA A LA PRE-CONFERENCIA
DE BALONCESTO MASCULINO DE WSU
POR DAVID ROMAN AROS
Traductor
POR COLLYN COWLES
Editor
El equipo de basketball masculino de la Universidad de Weber State terminó su plan de preconferencia con un récord de 6-8 antes de comenzar el Big Sky Conference el 2 de enero. Los Wildcats se enfrentaron a una competencia formidable, incluyendo el Nº 9 en ranking, la Universidad de Oregon, demostrando momentos de promesa aunque había incongruencias.
En su último partido fuera de conferencia el 29 de diciembre, Weber State perdió contra Oregon 89-49. Los Wildcats lucharon contra la ofensiva eficaz de los Ducks, quienes
tiraron 55% dentro del campo. Blaise Threatt dirigió Weber State con 15 puntos, manteniendo su racha de puntos de dos cifras por todos los partidos de la temporada. Otros contribuidores incluyeron a Miguel Tomley y Trevor Hennig, quienes contribuyeron 6 puntos cada uno.
La lista del equipo de los Wildcats cuenta con una mezcla de experiencia y talento emergente. Threatt y Tomley se han establecido por sí mismos como líderes confiables de la ofensa, mientras Nigel Burris y Dyson Koehler proveen con su capacidad de rebotar, meter puntos y con su presencia defensiva. Los escoltas de primer año, Trevor Hennig y Saadiq Moore, también han jugado papeles claves, demostrando promesa por el futuro del programa.
“No es que solo le escuchamos a una sola
persona”, dijo Koehler. “Todos nosotros contribuimos a nuestra manera. Nosotros los de cuarto año ya hemos jugado el juego a un nivel alto, así que sabemos que se requiere para ganar. Todos contribuyen, hasta los chicos más jóvenes, todos ellos vienen de programas ganadores.
El 4 de enero, los Wildcats viajaron a Flagstaff, Arizona por su segundo partido de Big Sky Conference esta temporada. Los wildcats perdieron 80-77 a los Lumberjacks. El partido empezó con fuego porque Wildcat Alex Tew y los lumberjacks Carson Towt y Diego Campisano fueron expulsados del partido dentro de los primeros 10 minutos a causa de los empujones de ambos equipos. Después de que fueron expulsados, los Wildcats estuvieron luchando para mantener el equilibrio a lo largo del partido con los Lumberjacks
pero no lo podían hacer y ahora su récord está 0-2 en la conferencia Big Sky. La siguiente prueba para el equipo es otro partido fuera de casa contra la Universidad de Idaho State el 11 de enero. Los Wildcats son los únicos en el Big Sky Conference que han empezado sus primeros tres partidos fuera de casa. Los Wildcats estarán jugando en casa el 16 de enero, en el Dee Events Center por su primer partido de la conferencia en casa contra la Universidad de Montana.
Weber State’s men’s basketball team sitting on the sidelines during a game.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL AIMS FOR SUCCESS IN 2025 SEASON
By GAVIN NELSON Reporter
Ending the season 8–25 and 4–14 in conference play, the Weber State University women’s basketball team finished strong with a 62–53 win over the Portland State University Vikings in the first round of the 2024 Big Sky Conference Tournament. In the following round, they would have to take on the Eastern Washington University Eagles, in the Big Sky Conference regular season champions.
The game was a close battle, with the Eagles having a 47–46 lead at the start of the
fourth quarter. However, Eastern Washington ultimately pulled away, winning 71–58. Despite the loss, things were looking up for the Wildcats, led by first-year head coach Jenteal Jackson, who previously served as the head coach for Westminster University’s women’s basketball team.
Unfortunately, the Wildcats will be losing many faces from the previous season, including the team’s two leading scorers, Daryn Hickock and Jadyn Matthews. Although the team only has five returning players, Jackson feels comfortable with the new faces.
Headed into the 2024-25 season, the Wildcats were picked to finish last in the con-
ference, fueling Jackson and the team.
“We’ve talked throughout the year of the reality of when we were picked last. So there’s no target on our back. We get to be the underdog every single night, we get to go mix it up, and I think that’s exciting, being in that position having that identity of like ‘let’s go surprise everyone,’” Jackson said.
The team went 3–7 in non-conference play, with wins over Park University Gilbert, the University of Nevada, Reno, and Seattle University, along with some close losses to the University of San Diego, Utah Tech University, University of North Dakota and Utah Valley University.
The team opened conference play on Jan. 2, defeating the University of Northern Colorado Bears 66–52. Junior guard Lanae Billy scored 17 points, senior forward Rose Bubakar scored 16 and sophomore forward Taylor Smith scored 13.
Wildcat Mata Peaua (44), going for toss at the basket as an opposing players close in.
BALONCESTO FEMENINO SE DIRIGE HACIA EL ÉXITO EN LA TEMPORADA 2025
POR NATHANAEL STOUT
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POR GAVIN NELSON
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Al terminar la temporada con 8–25 y 4–14 en el juego de conferencia, el equipo de baloncesto femenino de la Universidad de Weber State terminó con fuerza con una victoria de 62–53 contra los Vikings de la Universidad de Portland State en la primera ronda del torneo de la conferencia de Big Sky de 2024. En la ronda siguiente, tenía que enfrentar a los Eagles de la universidad de Washington del Este, los campeones usuales de la conferencia de Big Sky.
El partido fue una batalla muy reñida, con
una ventaja de los Eagles de 47–46 al principio del cuarto final. Sin embargo, últimamente Eastern Washington se adelantó, ganando con 71–58. A pesar de la derrota, las cosas parecían bien para los Wildcats, dirigidos por Jenteal Jackson, la entrenadora jefe de primer año, quien anteriormente servía como entrenadora jefe del equipo de baloncesto femenino de la Universidad de Westminster.
Desafortunadamente, los Wildcats perderán muchas caras de la temporada anterior, incluyendo las dos mejores goleadoras, Daryn Hickock y Jadyn Matthews. Aunque el equipo solo tiene cinco jugadores que regresan, Jackson se siente cómoda con las nuevas caras.
Al empezar la temporada de 2024-25, los
Wildcats tenían la expectativa de terminar en último lugar, lo que daba motivación a Jackson y el equipo.
“Hablábamos durante el año de la realidad de cuando recibimos la elección final. Entonces no hay un blanco en la espalda. Podemos ser el no favorito cada noche, podemos variar las cosas, y pienso que es emocionante estar en esa posición y tener la identidad de decir ‘vamos a sorprender a todos’”, dijo Jackson. El equipo terminó con 3–7 en juego fuera de la conferencia, con victorias contra la Universidad de Park, Gilbert; la Universidad de Nevada, Reno; y la Universidad de Seattle, con algunos derrotas reñidas contra la Universidad de San Diego, La Universidad de Utah Tech, la Universidad de Dakota del Norte y la Universidad Utah Valley.
El equipo empezó el juego de conferencia el 2 de enero, ganando contra los Bears de la Universidad de Colorado del Norte con 66–52. La alera de tercer año Lanae Billy ganó 17 puntos, la delantera de cuarto año Rose Bubakar ganó 16, y la delantera de segundo año Taylor Smith ganó trece.
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RUNNING INTO 2025 WITH MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD
By GAVIN NELSON Reporter
While most sports teams on campus have only one season per year, Weber State University’s track and field teams have two: indoor and outdoor.
The men’s team had a good finish at the Big Sky Conference Championships last season, finishing in fourth and third in the indoor and outdoor seasons, respectively, with strong performances across the board, including the 4x400 relay team taking home the conference title in the indoor championships.
Last season, the team featured Josh Trafny and Cody Canard, who finished second and
third in the javelin at the Big Sky Outdoor Championships. Afterward, the two competed in both the NCAA Championships and the United States Olympic Trials. Trafny and Canard graduated last spring, so the team will be without them this season.
“They’ll be missed greatly,” head coach Corbin Talley said. “Josh and Cody were both just awesome. They worked really hard and they were fantastic leaders for us and like on and off the track. They scored a lot of points for the conference, and it was so fun being part of their journey just from both of them.”
Talley is excited for the team’s middle-distance runners, including junior Rodee Brow and senior Orion Barger, who finished second and third in the 400m dash outdoors
last season, with Brow coming only one-hundredth of a second off of the champion.
“We put a lot of work into the 400, 800 and 200 distances,” Talley said. “We were thrilled with the strength we saw from Rodee and Orion. We also redshirted Alex Wheeler last year, so we have Alex back as well.”
After a successful cross country season in the fall, senior distance runner Peter Visser is confident in the team’s mentality going into the season.
“Our mentality is always to perform at our best,” Visser said. “This is a sport of marginal returns and delayed gratification. We’re here for the process, and this is the year when the process pays off.”
The team will look to improve on last year’s
marks during these upcoming seasons, which includes a home meet at the Stromberg Complex on Jan. 10-11.
Left: Weber State University’s Track and Field, Rodee Brow, doing a pole vault.Top Right: Weber State University Men’s Track and Field, Jed Smith, running in the 55 meter hurdles. Bottom Right: Weber State Men’s Track and Field, Rodee Brow and Bryson Cortes, run-
ANOTHER LAP WITH WOMEN’S TRACK
By GAVIN NELSON Reporter
During the 2024 Big Sky Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships, Weber State University’s women’s track and field team struggled. The Wildcats finished seventh out of ten teams. However, rather than getting down on themselves, the Wildcats got back up and worked harder, leading to the Outdoor Championships a few months later.
The team turned around and finished third in the conference, with strong performances coming across the board.
“I think our mentality changed,” senior mid-distance runner Angelyca Chapman said. “I personally did not perform very well at the indoor conference championships, and my teammate pulled me aside and comforted me … I worked harder to achieve my goals so I wouldn’t have that same
outcome. I believe everyone else had that change as well.”
After failing to make the final heat in the conference, Chapman came back to outdoor track and made it to the final heat, finishing fourth in the conference.
Coming into this season, Chapman trusts her training and believes she’s where she needs to be to break the school record for the 400m dash.
The team also saw some great performances last year in the field, including two outdoor conference champions in Kapuake’oke’oomele Pulotu in the discus and Dawson Rothenbuhler in the shot put. Pulotu will be entering her senior season of college track, while Rothenbuhler is entering her junior year. The Wildcats also saw a great performance from Alyssa Hansen, who finished second in the hammer throw.
The Wildcats will also see the return of some of their top sprinters, including junior
Paige Walz and senior Makayla Oliver, who finished fifth and sixth in the 100m dash last season outdoors.
The team will also feature hurdlers such as Walz and junior Eliza Smith, along with long-distance runners such as senior Laurie Murphy and junior Saga Hagelin.
The Wildcats will have their first and only indoor meet on Jan. 10-11 at the Stromberg Complex.
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WILDCATS SOFTBALL LOOKS TO SOAR UNDER NEW COACH DELAHOUSSAYE
By BRAYSON BROWN Asst. Editor
The Wildcats Softball season is right around the corner, and Weber State is looking to get back to their winning ways. After an impressive 38–12 record in 2022 where the Wildcats became Big Sky Champions and received a third-place seed in the NCAA Regionals, Weber had fallen off the pedestal the following two years.
After their record-breaking season, the Wildcats fell to 13–32 for the 2023 season. 2024 was then a step in the right direction with a 22–28 season. As a team, Weber’s batting average was .274, with their opponents having an average of .314.
With the Wildcats’ recent struggles, they decided to move from coach Mary Kate Amicone, who had coached at Weber since 2014. In the 10 years that Amicone coached, she helped lead the team to 297 wins and is the leader in wins and wins percentage in Big Sky History. Assistant Coach Kristin Delahoussaye replaced Amicone in early June of 2024.
Delahoussaye was a former player at Brigham Young University. She had a stellar career, ending with being second on the all-time list for BYU in doubles (45), walks (144), at-bats (706) and runs (198). She had previously helped coach at Utah Tech University, formerly known as Dixie State University, and then went on to coach at BYU.
“It has been so fun having her lead our team! She absolutely understands what it takes and pushes us to be our very best in every area of life. We have a lot of trust in her and what she is doing.” 3rd baseman and star hitter Abby Grundy said. With her four years at BYU, she helped the
Cougars achieve a team batting average of .309. She also helped the Cougars to have a fielding percentage never below .955.
Abby Grundy led the team with a batting average of .366 in the 2024 season.
“I love the role that I am in. I love getting to be put in those high-stakes positions to put my team ahead. It’s what I work so hard to do,” Grundy said.
In 2024, the Wildcats placed fifth in the Big Sky Conference with an 8–7 conference record. In the Big Sky Tournament, Weber made it all the way to the eighth game of the tournament losing to runner-up Portland State.
“We have high expectations for our team. This year our goal is of course to win the conference title, and I really think we can do it… we are working on staying fearless, confident, and aggressive in our approach to the game,” Grundy said.
Weber is looking to turn it around after a rough couple of seasons. Delahoussaye has taken control of the team and implemented her philosophy to the team.
“This entire fall Coach House has really pushed the importance of confidence in our team. We have put a lot of effort into building relationships in our new team, so we will be able to play at our best with intense trust in each other when the time comes,” Grundy said.
The Wildcats are preparing for the University of Texas at San Antonio tournament taking place from Feb. 7-8 in San Antonio, Texas. Weber starts off the tournament with a doubleheader on Feb. 7 against University of Massachusetts, Lowell, then face off against the home team UTSA. Weber State will then face Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville on Feb. 8.
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WILDCAT SOFTBALL ESPERA BRILLAR BAJO
LA NUEVA ENTRENADORA DELAHOUSSAYE
POR BRAYSON BROWN
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La temporada de softball de los Wildcats está ya en la esquina, y Weber State está esperando a volver a su racha ganadora. Después de un récord impresionante de 38 - 12 en 2022 donde los Wildcats fueron campeones de Big Sky y recibieron el tercer lugar en las regionales de Big Sky, Weber se ha caído del pedestal los últimos 2 años. Después de su temporada récord, los Wildcats cayeron a 13-32 en la temporada del 2023. 2024 fue entonces un paso en la dirección correcta con una temporada de 22-28. Como equipo, el promedio de bateo de Weber fue de .274, con sus oponentes teniendo un promedio de .314.
Con los problemas recientes de los Wildcats, se decidieron mover a la entrenadora
Mary Kate Amicone, quien ha sido entrenadora en Weber desde 2014. En los 10 años que Amicone ha entrenado, ella ayudó a dirigir el equipo a ganar 297 veces y es el líder en victorias y porcentaje de triunfos en la historia de Big Sky. La entrenadora asistente Kristin Delahoussaye sustituyó a Amicone a principios de junio de 2024.
Delahoussaye fue una ex jugadora en la Universidad de Brigham Young. Ella tuvo una carrera destacada, terminando como segunda en la lista de all-time en BYU con 45 dobles, 144 pases por bola, 706 en bates y 198 carreras. Anteriormente había sido entrenadora en Utah Tech University, antes conocida como Dixie State University, y luego pasó a entrenar en BYU.
“Ha sido muy divertido tenerla al mando de nuestro equipo! Ella entiende absolutamente lo que se tiene que hacer y nos empuja a tratar lo mejor en cada área de nuestras vidas. Tenemos mucha confianza en ella y lo que está haciendo” dijo la tercera base y
bateadora estrella Abby Grundy. Con sus cuatro años en BYU, ella ayudó a las Cougars alcanzar una media de bateo del equipo de .309. También ayudó a los Cougars a tener un porcentaje de fildeo nunca inferior a .955.
Abby Grundy lideró al equipo con una media de bateo de .366 en la temporada de 2024.
“Me encanta el papel que tengo. Me encanta que me pongan en esas posiciones de alto riesgo para poner mi equipo por delante. Es para lo que trabajo tan duro”, dijo Grundy.
En 2024, los Wildcats ocuparon el quinto lugar en la Conferencia de Big Sky con un récord de 8-7 en la conferencia. En el torneo de Big Sky, Weber logró llegar hasta el octavo juego del torneo perdiendo ante el subcampeón, Portland State.
“Tenemos expectativas altas para nuestro equipo. Este año nuestra meta es claramente ganar el título de la conferencia, y yo ya creo que lo podemos lograr… Estamos trabajan-
do en ser intrépidas, confiadas, y agresivas en nuestro enfoque al juego,” Grundy said. Weber quiere recuperarse tras un par de temporadas difíciles. Delahoussaye ha tomado las riendas del equipo y ha implantado su filosofía.
“Este otoño el entrenador House ha empujado la importancia de la confianza en nuestro equipo. Hemos puesto mucho esfuerzo en crear relaciones, para poder jugar en nuestro mejor nivel con mucha confianza entre nosotras cuando el tiempo venga,” dijo Grundy.
Los Wildcats se están preparando para la Universidad de Texas en el torneo que va a ser en San Antonio, Texas del 7 al 8 de febrero. Weber comienza el torneo con un doble partido el 7 de febrero contra la Universidad de Massachusetts, Lowell, a continuación, se enfrentan contra el equipo local UTSA. Weber State se enfrentará a la Universidad de Southern Illinois, Edwardsville el 8 de febrero.
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MEN’S TENNIS SETS UP FOR 2025 SEASON
Weber State University’s men’s tennis enters the 2025 season with hopes of winning the Big Sky Conference, buoyed by a strong preseason performance in the fall. Last season, the Wildcats finished fourth in the Big Sky with a 5–3 conference record and a 10–13 overall record.
Considered one of the favorites to clinch the Big Sky title, Weber State will face stiff competition from Northern Arizona University, Montana State University and other strong contenders, making the division highly competitive. The Wildcats will kick off their conference campaign on the road against Brigham Young University on Jan. 17. Securing a win in this opening away match could set a positive tone for the
season, addressing last year’s road struggles despite strong home performances. Following their games against BYU and Utah State University, Weber State will travel to Las Vegas for an invitational weekend.
Leadership this season comes from graduate student Jordan Coutinho, sophomore Tuan Minh, junior Connor Kruger, and senior transfer Liam Day.
“I think our team is in a good position after the fall, and we’ve really seen the potential to make a run this season,” junior William Zulch said. “We feel like we are favorites to win the Big Sky title, and going in with that mindset will lead to success. We are super excited and can’t wait to start competing.”
The Wildcats have demonstrated strong performances during the preseason, particularly in doubles. Kruger, Minh
and Zulch will spearhead the doubles competition, with Kruger and Minh having qualified for the preseason NCAA tournament in doubles play following the ITA Regionals in Las Vegas. In singles, Coutinho and Day are expected to lead Weber State’s efforts.
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SWINGING IN A NEW YEAR WITH WOMEN’S TENNIS
Weber State University’s women’s tennis team is back in action in January. They are looking to compete in the Big Sky Conference and contend for the 2025 title. The Wildcats finished last season in fifth place in the Big Sky with a 4–4 record, but they played well at home and finished the season 14–10 overall.
Having lost five players from last year’s team, including seniors Megan Davies and Ana Morett, who were among the team’s statistical leaders for the Wildcats over the last couple of seasons, they will have to rebuild with a younger team consisting of four sophomores and freshmen who need to bond quickly and develop a culture and identity as a unit.
The 2025 Wildcats will be led by senior Li Yang (Cindy) Ping An and junior Jessica Hill as they take on more of a leadership role as the only two upperclassmen on the team.
During the preseason games, Li Yang and Hill played extremely well and gave Weber a spark,
including going 3–0 in doubles while dominating their competition at the Jon Messick Invitational. They both went 1–2 in singles play during the Colorado Cup, while Li Yang and Sydney Schnell won in doubles.
The Wildcats will be led again by head coach Brad Fereira, entering his 14th season leading the Weber State tennis teams. With four of their six players as underclassmen, Weber will be one of the younger teams in the Big Sky.
It will be important for the coaching staff, along with Yi and Hil,l to create a positive chemistry and attitude for the younger players to follow and develop into a cohesive team.
“We are aware of each other’s strengths and we are able to use that to grow together and support each other to reach our goals,” Schnell said.
The first meet of the fall semester for the women’s tennis team will be on Jan. 16 vs Brigham Young University in Ogden. The first Big Sky matchup will be against the University of Montana in Ogden on Feb. 22.
A quick meeting after the doubles matches, before the single matches begin.
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TEEING OFF 2025 WITH MEN’S GOLF
By BRAYSON BROWN
Asst. Editor
Weber State University’s men’s golf team is ready for the second half of the 2024-25 season to start. In the 2024 half, the team played in five tournaments. The Wildcats’ top finish was at the Bill Cullum Invitational, where they placed first among six teams. The top performer for Weber was Matthew Wilson, who placed third overall and shot three under par. Coming in fourth was Ty Anderson with two strokes under par. Anderson had a good turnaround after shooting five over par in round one; he then shot an individual best three under par in round two and closed out
round three, shooting four strokes under. Coming from Nanaimo, British Columbia, Wilson arrived in Ogden and established himself as an outstanding golfer and an addition to the Wildcats program. In the five tournaments that Weber has participated in this season, Wilson has been the top individual four out of the five times. At the Dolenc Invitational in Madison, Illinois, 99 golfers were participating. Wilson tied for sixth place and helped Weber place ninth overall out of 18 teams.
Weber State last participated in the Utah Collegiate Shootout at Sunbrook Golf Club in St. George, Utah, on Oct. 14. Four teams participated, including Utah Valley Universi-
ty, Utah State University, Southern Utah University and Weber State. Weber ended the shootout, placing third. The Wildcats shot six under par in the two rounds as a team. Wilson tied for sixth with a score of five under. Anderson came in ninth with just one stroke more than Wilson at four under.
In the 2023-24 season, the team had seniors Isaac Buerger and Hayden Banz leading. Buerger tied for second in the Big Sky Championships, with Banz tying for fifth. Both seniors competed in nine tournaments and 25 rounds of golf. Buerger averaged 73.08 strokes per round, with Banz having a team-high average of 72.48. The team has now had to move on to new leadership
as the team is very young, with seniority being placed upon Anderson, a junior. Anderson placed his career-best with a tie for fifth overall at the Montgomerie Invitational and earned Big Sky Golfer of the Week on March 8, 2024.
Weber now prepares for the Orange County Collegiate Classic at Coto de Caza Golf Club in California on Feb. 10-11.
Weber State Men’s Golfer, Hayden Banz, watching the distance on the ball after making a swing. COLLYN
WOMEN’S GOLF LOOKING FOR A COMPETITIVE SPRING SEASON
By COLLYN COWLES Editor
Weber State University’s women’s golf team is preparing for a rigorous spring schedule following strong performances in the fall season. The Wildcats showcased their depth and consistency in various tournaments, with highlights including a second-place finish at the Kelsey Chugg Invitational and a thirdplace result at the Big Sky Conference Championships.
The team competed in multiple events during the fall, including the Portland State Invitational, where they placed fourth. Sophomore Cala Korman and junior Sofia Fuenmayor also performed well, finishing tied for 12th and 20th, respectively.
Weber State’s spring season includes a series of high-profile tournaments against regional and conference competition. The Wildcats will open the season at the Bowling
Green State Women’s Intercollegiate on Feb. 11.
In March, the Wildcats will compete in the Pizza Hut Lady Thunderbird Invitational and the Red Rocks Invitational. Both events are expected to feature strong fields, including Big Sky rivals. These tournaments will allow the Wildcats to fine-tune their skills as they prepare for later competitions.
At the end of March, Weber State will travel to California for the Fresno State Classic, fol-
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lowed by the Bobcat Desert Classic in early April. These events will test the team against a mix of conference and non-conference opponents, providing critical preparation for the Big Sky Conference Championships.
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