Day three of Lock Haven’s Spirit Week saw the tennis, golf, and track and field teams collaborate to celebrate the beginning of each sports’ respective seasons. The event was organized by the Eagles Nest Foundation.
Held in the University Commons on Thursday April 6, members and coaches of each sport were present. Students and athletes played the many field games present, like chip-pong, Kan-Jam, Spikeball, and cornhole along with a putting mat.
Bryan Luna, an event organizer for Triple Threat, was proud of how many students showed up to enjoy some pizza and play a short game of Spikeball. “It [was] a good turn-out. Glad to see each team be represented here,” said Luna.
Members from each team were also shocked to see the popularity of the event. Kyleigh Monahan, a member of the women’s golf team, was excited to see golf represented on campus and recognized for their hard work. “There were a lot more [attendees] than we expected,” said Monahan. “This attention is new for us.”
Maddy Reeves, a senior on the women’s tennis team, couldn’t believe the number of students that showed up. Austin Melius, representative for the men’s track team, was glad for the impressive turnout. “It’s important to see this amount of support for us,” stated Melius.
The foundation also raffled off an LHU themed cornhole set at Thursday’s event. Prizes were given away at other events during Haven Spirit Week to present students. Monday’s white out doubleheader softball game’s prize was a 40-inch Roku TV. Tuesday’s crimson out lacrosse match saw a laptop given away. To cap off the week at baseball’s jersey day on Friday, an e-scooter was given to a lucky student.
Alex Ross
Alex Rossis a third-year Communication student at Lock Haven with a focus in Journalism. This is his second year as an active member of the Eagle Eye and has been the Arts and Entertainment editor, News editor, and an active writer. He focuses on writing reviews for the A&E section, but has written stories for news, sports, and opinions. Outside of the newsroom, Alex enjoys record shopping, reading classic literature, and analyzing films. Alex hopes to work for a film or music news site as a writer or editor after graduation.
