Posts Tagged ‘Scott Kilgallon’
Webster University Athletics: 100 conference championships in the making
Webster University is the first school in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) to win 100 conference championships. Prior to the start of the 2022-2023 school year, Webster had 98 conference championships, which is 23 more than Greenville University who is second in conference championships. It was Webster University’s Women’s Basketball team who snatched…
Read MoreGorloks win big in SLIAC Player of the Week awards
On Sept. 12, the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) announced six Gorloks won the SLIAC Player of the Week award: Cameron Sakuma, Kyanne Ruth Williams, Noah Abraham, Angie Calabrese, Cassie Gray and Lauren Borik. This was the most SLIAC Player of the Week awards for the school year. However, the Gorloks would come close…
Read MoreNew weight room inspire athletes during training
Opened in fall 2020, The Loks Performance Center is a new facility located on Old Orchard Avenue. It offers Webster student athletes a revamped batch of equipment and spacious area to work out. Head strength and conditioning coach Matt Saitz said the new space has supplemented student athletes’ drive while in the weight room. The…
Read MoreMaureen Burt finds home as new assistant athletic director
On Aug. 15, Webster University Athletics announced Maureen ‘Mo’ Burt as the new Assistant Athletic Director. The St. Louis native worked in many different places including Division I schools Villanova University and the University of Cincinnati. Burt also worked for the nonprofit Step Up For Students. Step Up For Students is a scholarship funding organization…
Read MoreDanielle Schultz breaks school record at nationals
She exceeded all her expectations and reached her goals at nationals.
Read MoreWinter sports navigate through new COVID-19 variant
Webster Athletic Director Scott Kilgallon said the Omicron has made things a little difficult for Webster athletics as student athletes return from break.
Read MoreStudent-athletes encourage using platform to create change
Whether it is kneeling or going to the locker room during the national anthem, Webster athletes have used their platforms to raise awareness about current issues.
Read MoreMasks pose a challenge to athletes in practices and workouts
“Right now, I feel if it weren’t for the mask I would be almost in perfect basketball condition,” Webster freshman and women’s basketball player Jordyn Grimes said.
Read MoreTeams forced to adjust practices due to COVID-19
Fall sports have been put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but teams are still training. Practice looks different this year, though, as teams follow social distancing guidelines.
Read MoreWomen’s softball team prepares for life with new interim coach
Webster University named Katie Griffith Interim Head Softball Coach on Jan. 17, one week before official practices started for the team. The announcement came 24 days after Webster launched a nationwide search for a new softball coach. Former Webster Head Softball Coach Chris Eaton is “no longer associated with the university” according to a press…
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