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No. 15 Grace Opens With Dominant Win

Three players scored in the season opener as Grace’s women’s soccer team handled Rochester College (Mich.) 3-0 on Monday.

Joana Schimmel, Cassidy Wasson and Hannah Tkacz each found the back of the net for the NAIA No. 15-ranked Lady Lancers (1-0).
Crossroads League Announces Athletes of the Week

The Crossroads League Athletes of the Week were announced on Monday, recognizing the top athletes from the week of August 12 through 18. Sports Information Directors from the league nominate student-athletes for the award and vote on each week’s winners.
Grace Volleyball Resolved To Build On Team’s Success

Grace’s volleyball team is a program on the rise.

Under head coach Katie Van Hofwegen, the Lady Lancers have been consistently strong. In the past two years, Grace has won at least 22 games, finished in the top four of the Crossroads League and qualified for NCCAA Nationals twice in a row.
Men’s Soccer: New-Look Lancers Embark On Patrick Era

Grace College’s men’s soccer team is days away from starting the 2019 season under first-year head coach Arron Patrick.

Patrick is no stranger to the Crossroads League, however, coaching at Goshen and playing at Bethel. The Grimsby, England, native had high remarks for the Lancers entering the fall season.
Grace Women’s Soccer Aims To Defend Conference Crown

A year after making history with their first Crossroads League championship, Grace’s women’s soccer team is gearing up for another title run.
NAIA Honors Grace For Academic Success

For the third year in a row, all of Grace’s teams hit their academic mark.

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) named every Lancer team as a Scholar-Team.
Andersen To Join Grace College Women’s Soccer Staff

Grace’s women’s soccer program is excited to announce David Andersen as its next assistant coach.
Grace's SID Office Wins Top NAIA-SIDA Honor

Grace’s sports information office was honored at the annual NAIA Sports Information Directors Association Convention with the prestigious Gary Spitler Award for excellence.
Payne Stewart Award Winners Announced

The 2019 Payne Stewart award was recently awarded to Chase Byron (L) from Warsaw Community High School and Abigail Fishell (L) from Lakeland Christian Academy, both of which will be attending Grace College.
Interim No More; Roth To Coach Grace Baseball

Faria Completes Season Of Pro Soccer In Europe
Local Sports Briefs for June 18

Five Lancers Earn Scholar-Athlete Status; Everett Leaves Squire Hoops Post For Valley Asst. Principal Job
Kessler Honored By FCA

Recently retired Grace men’s basketball coach Jim Kessler was honored last week with a ceremony by Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Mast Named NCCAA All-American

Grace College’s Emily Mast capped off a memorable junior season by being named NCCAA First Team All-American in women’s tennis.
Wright Earns Spot On All-League Team

Noah Wright was honored for his standout freshman season by the Crossroads League.
Lancers Earn League Honors

Felger Named NCCAA, CL Athlete of Week
Lancers Nab Two More National Titles At NCCAAs

Grace’s track and field team had one of its most successful days ever at the 2019 NCCAA National Championships on Friday.

The Lancers had eight All-American finishers on the day, including a pair of national champions.
Lancers’ Hickerson Repeats As NCCAA Javelin Champion

Thomas Hickerson highlighted Thursday’s competition at the 2019 NCCAA National Championships for Grace College’s track and field team.
End Of The Line: Grace Closes Season In CL Title Game

A memorable run through the 2019 Crossroads League Tournament ended on Wednesday for Grace College’s baseball team.
Lancer Baseball Misfires On First Conference Title Shot

Grace’s baseball team missed a chance to claim a conference championship on Tuesday, falling to Marian 5-2 in the Crossroads League Tournament.

The Lancers, the No. 8 seed in the tournament, could have claimed the title with a win.
No. 8 Seed Lancers To Play For Crossroads Tourney Title

The “Cinderella Men” are still dancing. Grace’s baseball team, the No. 8 seed in the Crossroads League Tournament, pounded Marian 13-0 on Monday in the semifinals.
Grace Prepped To Host NCCAA Nationals This Week

Scores of student-athletes will descend upon Winona Lake this week for the 2019 NCCAA Track and Field National Championships.
Lancer Baseball Tourney Surge Continues

Grace’s baseball team continued its Cinderella run through the Crossroads League Tournament, upsetting the hosts Taylor 6-3 on Saturday.
Lancers Upset Top-Seeded Forresters In Conference Tourney

Grace College’s baseball team shook up the Crossroads League Tourna-ment on Friday, beating No. 1 seed Huntington 5-4 in walkoff fashion.
Seven nab All-League honors at conference meet

Grace’s track and field team had a memorable week at the 2019 Crossroads League Championships, hosted by Indiana Wesleyan.
Lancers’ Abbott Earns All-Crossroads League Honors

Sydney Abbott was honored on Wednesday for Grace College’s women’s golf team when she was named to the All-Crossroads League team.
Goshen Deals Lancers Loss

In the home finale, Grace’s baseball team suffered a 12-2 defeat to Goshen on Saturday.
Grace College Hosts Third Annual Lancer Invitational Saturday

Grace College’s track and field team hosted its third annual Lancer Invitational on Saturday, a meet that featured almost 500 athletes.
Grace Closes Season With Loss To Leafs

Grace College’s softball team closed out the season with a loss and a tie against Goshen on Saturday at Coach Phil Dick Field.

The Lady Lancers (10-37-1, 6-29-1 Crossroads League) lost 1-0 in the first game and tied the second game 7-7 as the game was called due to rain after eight innings.
Grace comes up empty vs MVNU

Grace’s softball team came up short on Senior Day, losing to Mt. Vernon Nazarene twice on Friday.
Haney’s gem leads Lancers on Senior Day

race’s baseball team secured a spot in the Crossroads League Tournament thanks to a split of Goshen on Friday.
Column: Grace College Focused On Building Champions Of Character

Twice a year, I have the honor of talking to high school students at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center as part of the Champions of Character initiative Grace College is so deeply imbedded in.
Grace Softball Falls In Nailbiter To Foresters

Lancers’ Offense Quiet In Loss To Knights; Grace Sixth In League Championships
Lancers Slip To Knights Twice In Crossroads League Play

Grace’s baseball team came up short against Marian on Monday in a doubleheader at Miller Athletic Complex.
Grace golfers in fourth after day 1 of CL Championship

After one day and 36 holes at the Crossroads League Championship, Grace’s women’s golf team sits in fourth place.
Grace’s Bats Sharp In Split With Spring Arbor

Grace’s softball team flexed its offensive muscle on Wednesday in a doubleheader against Spring Arbor.
Lancers Take One Of Two From Indiana Wesleyan

Grace’s baseball team split a doubleheader on Tuesday with Indiana Wesleyan.
Grace Duo Named To All-Tournament Team Monday

Grace’s women’s golf team placed five players in the top 10 at the IU Kokomo Classic on Monday.
Grace To Host NCCAA Track Championships Next Month

The NCCAA National Track and Field Championships are coming back to Grace in May.
No. 22 Indiana Tech Edges Out Lancers

Grace’s baseball team was unable to generate enough offense to upset No. 22 Indiana Tech on Wednesday, losing 6-2 on the road.
Lady Lancers Bounce Back On Day Two

Grace’s women’s golf team produced a strong performance as it continues the spring season.
Grace Tracksters Produce Well At Taylor

Grace’s track and field team won a pair of events and also set a school record on Saturday at the George Glass Invitational, hosted by Taylor University.
Lancer Baseball Extends Winning Streak To Three With Sweep Of Cougars

Grace’s baseball team won its third straight game, sweeping St. Francis in a doubleheader on Saturday.
Grace Opens Up Coach Phil Dick Field With Doubleheader Split Against Bethel

Grace’s softball team debuted its sparkling-new Coach Phil Dick Field on Saturday, and the Lady Lancers split with rival Bethel in the home opener.
Lady Lancers Miss Chances Against No. 11 IWU

MARION – The Grace College softball team was unable to generate enough offense in a 4-0 loss at No. 11 Indiana Wesleyan University on Wednesday.
Grace Names New Men's Soccer Coach

WINONA LAKE – Grace College has announced the hiring of Arron Patrick as the next head coach for the men’s soccer team.
Grace Baseball Team Falls To Siena Heights

ADRIAN, Mich. – The Grace College baseball team was unable to pick up a win on the road Tuesday, falling to Siena Heights 8-2 and 4-0 in a nonconference doubleheader.
Lady Lancers Drop Softball Doubleheader

GOSHEN – Grace College’s softball team came up short in a doubleheader on Tuesday at Crossroads League foe Goshen College.

The Maple Leafs kept Grace’s offense offbalance at the plate, and the Lady Lancers lost 6-0 and 4-2.
Grace Wins 3-Game Series In Thrilling Fashion

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College baseball team was down to its final strike on Monday, trailing in the series-deciding game against Huntington University.
Lady Lancers Sharp In Spring Opener

RICHMOND, Ky. – Grace College’s women’s golf team picked up a lot of hardware over the weekend at the Alice Lloyd Invitational.

The Lady Lancers finished second as a team and had four players finish in the top six overall at Battlefield Golf Course.
Local Standouts To Golf For Lady Lancers

WINONA LAKE – Five local golfers have committed to continue their careers for Grace College’s women’s team.
Grace Softball Team Splits With Huntington

HUNTINGTON – Grace College’s softball team split its third straight series, taking 1 of 2 from Huntington University on Friday.
Lancers Rout League Foe Huntington

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College baseball team picked up a marquee win, downing Crossroads League rival Huntington University 12-2 on Thursday in the Lancers’ home opener.
Grace College Briefs

Grace’s Sugg Named All-American
Kessler, Godfrey Participate In All-Star Game

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Recently-retired Grace College men’s basketball coach Jim Kessler and senior player Logan Godfrey finished their careers Tuesday in the NAIA All-Star Game.
Grace Softball Team Splits With Spring Arbor

SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – Grace College and Spring Arbor University split a pair of one-run softball games Tuesday in Crossroads League action.

In the opener, the Cougars (11-9, 4-4 CL) came from behind to win 6-5 in extra innings. But the Lady Lancers (6-15, 2-7 CL) found revenge with a tightly contested 7-6 victory to end the day.
Grace Roundup: Lady Lancers Split With Rival Bethel

MISHAWAKA – Grace College’s softball team enjoyed an outburst of offense in a doubleheader Monday against Crossroads League rival Bethel.

The Lady Lancers poured in 25 runs on 29 hits, blasting four home runs in the process. Grace won the opening game 13-5 in a run-rule, but Bethel got revenge by winning the second game 13-12.
Grace Roundup: Lancers Open Outdoor Track Season

MARION – Grace College’s track and field team officially opened up the outdoor season Saturday with the IWU Polar Bear Invitational.

The Lancers had two field athletes hit the NAIA qualifying standard in the meet, both on the men’s side.
Hildebrand To Play Golf For Lady Lancers

Warsaw Lady Tiger senior golf standout Julia Hildebrand will continue her academic and athletic careers at Grace College. Hildebrand earned three varsity letters in golf and earned Most Improved Player, and the Striving Toward Excellence Awards for coach Tad Nieter. During her high school career she also participated in cross country and track and field for the Tigers.
Lady Lancers' Lead Slips Against No. 10 Indiana Wesleyan

MARION – The Grace College softball team was unable to maintain its early lead against No. 10 Indiana Wesleyan University Wednesday.
No. 5 Marian Too Much For Grace Softball Team

INDIANAPOLIS – The Grace College softball team was not able to keep up with No. 5 Marian University Tuesday, losing 9-0 and 2-0 on the road.
Grace Ends Season With Thriller At NCCAA Nationals

Despite trailing by 14 points at halftime, Grace’s women’s basketball finished its season with a dramatic 68-62 comeback win over Roberts Wesleyan.
Lancers Sent Coach K Out With A Victory

race College did everything it could to send its head coach out a winner, and it was more than enough to give Jim Kessler one last victory on the floor named for him.
Lady Lancers’ Valiant Effort Falls Short In NCCAA Semifinals

Grace’s women’s basketball team went toe-to-toe with the defending NCCAA national champions on Thursday.
Lancers Roll Over Sentinels In NCCAA Consolation Semis

In the second-to-last game of head coach Jim Kessler’s career, Grace’s men’s basketball team cruised to an 89-61 win over Nebraska Christian on Thursday morning.
Lady Lancers Roll In Tourney Opener

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College women’s basketball team scored the first six points of its game on Wednesday night and never relented.

The Lady Lancers (17-15) opened up the NCCAA National Championships in style with an 88-52 waltz over Bluefield College at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center.
Bluefield College Rams Edge Grace Men

WINONA LAKE – “We weren’t bad, we just weren’t as good as they were.”
NCCAA Tourney Tips Off With Service Projects, Banquet

Over the course of the next four days, 16 basketball teams – eight men’s and eight women’s – will compete against each other in the NCCAA National Championships at Grace College’s Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center.
Grace Baseball Team Sweeps Rival Bethel

VERO BEACH, Fla. – The Grace College baseball team picked up its seventh straight win in the sweetest way imaginable — with a sweep of rival Bethel over the weekend.
Lady Lancers Top UNOH On Softball Diamond

CLERMONT, Fla. – Grace College’s softball team picked up a marquee win on Friday with a 6-4 victory over Northwestern Ohio.
Lancers Win Tournament Tuneup

WINONA LAKE – In a final tuneup for next week’s NCCAA National Championships, the Grace College men’s basketball was impressive Thursday evening.
Lancers Rally, Win With Walkoff In 10th Inning

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Late in Wednesday’s game, Grace College’s baseball team found itself trailing 8-2 against Robert Morris.
Lancers To Host NCCAA Regional Game

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College men’s basketball team will host an NCCAA Regional game Thursday.