The Student Media of Piedmont University

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The Student Media of Piedmont University

The Roar
The Student Media of Piedmont University

The Roar
All content by Karl Moore
Piedmont track athletes Jadon Gonzales and Walker Capelle are ready to get back to competing. (Mooreshots)

[Photo] Track & Field Season Preview

Vanessa Manzo, A&E Editor
February 7, 2025
The Green team chanting before their Green vs White scrimmage. (Mooreshots)

[Photo] Tennis Season Preview

Leandro Forero, Sports Editor
February 7, 2025
Senior swimmers are honored for their contributions to the program. (Mooreshots LLC)

[Photo] Swim Season Update

Caylin Anderson, News Editor
February 7, 2025
Goalie Johnny Matrona racks up another save. The 2024 graduate was a stellar athlete and student.

[Photo] “Student-Athlete” = Johnny Matrona

Colin Hackshaw
October 18, 2024
Coach Justin Scali checks out the action from in front of the dugout. The longtime Piedmont baseball coach enters the 2024 season with a 158-106-1 record.

[Photo] Team chemistry, pride in the “P” critical to baseball success for Coach Scali

Bailee Nolan
February 3, 2024
Junior golfer Erin Donovan gets on the green at the Alamo City Classic. Donovan says taking care of her mental health has helped her golf game.

[Photo] On par for mental health: Donovan attributes golf success to her mentality on and off the course

Damyon Traylor
December 6, 2024
Aleigha Carter's profile photo for Piedmont Cheer. After two surgeries, the junior is ready to return to the squad for the first time in more than a year.

[Photo] Carter’s Comeback: Junior cheerleader looks to return after devastating injuries

Ansleigh Dubose
November 15, 2024
Senior goalkeeper Haylee Dornan's season-ending injury was one of the many challenges the Lady Lions had to overcome in 2024.

[Photo] Piedmont Sports Update: Nov. 12, 2024

Grant Prather, Angelica Lux, and Zach Avila
November 12, 2024
Seniors Jessica Sconyers, Vanessa Manzo and Bryn White capped off a successful senior night, leading the Lions to a 3-1 victory over Wesleyan on Oct. 23.

[Photo] Piedmont Sports Update: Oct. 28, 2024

Damyon Traylor, Caden Hardman, Ben Leffert, and Isaiah Jones
October 24, 2024
Junior Gretchen Dedolph was one of eight scorers against Wesleyan.

[Photo] Piedmont Sports Update: Sept. 30, 2024

John Dieterly, Grant Prather, Damyon Traylor, and Caden Hardman
September 30, 2024
Juniors Paige Kluba and Sierra Judson after a goal at home.

[Photo] 2024 Piedmont Fall Sports Review

Olivia Carpenter, Opinions Editor
November 8, 2024
Junior Paige Kluba scored her fifth goal of the season against Asbury on Oct. 17.

[Photo] Piedmont Sports Update: Oct. 22, 2024

Isaiah Jones, Skylar Smith, Grant Prather, Ansleigh DuBose, and Nate Courtwright
October 22, 2024
Piedmont Home Soccer Field.

[Photo] Fall Sports Update: Previewing Conference Play

Colin Hackshaw, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024
Senior goalkeeper Haylee Dornan saved 13 out of 14 shots, preserving a win and two draws over the Lady Lions past three games.

[Photo] Piedmont Sports Update: Sept. 17, 2024

Ben Leffert, Zach Avila, John Dieterly, Colin Hackshaw, Grant Prather, Skylar Smith, and Damyon Traylor
September 17, 2024
Junior golfer Erin Donovan broke her own USA South record, shooing a 66 (-6) on day one of the MCC Intercollegiate in Montgomery, Alabama on Sept. 22.

[Photo] Piedmont Sports Update: Sept. 24, 2024

Ansleigh Dubose, Nathan Courtwright, John Dieterly, Angelica Lux, and Colin Hackshaw
September 24, 2024
Junior Christina Sierra passes the ball against Toccoa Falls. Sierra leads the team with three goals through the team's first three games.

[Photo] Piedmont Sports Update: Sept. 10, 2024

Grant Prather, Caden Hardman, Zach Avila, Nate Courtwright, Isaiah Jones, Damyon Traylor, and Angelica Lux
September 10, 2024
Maryville Women’s Soccer vs. Piedmont in 2023.

[Photo] Maryville Leaves CCS

Grant Prather, Staff Writer
September 13, 2024
Sophomore Forward Davis Knight in 2023.

[Photo] 2024 Piedmont Lions Fall Sports Preview

August Gotter, Staff Writer
September 13, 2024
Junior forward Colin Vogel opened the scoring for the Lions against Mississippi with a goal at 15:51 en route to a 5-0 win on Sept. 1.

[Photo] Piedmont Sports Update: Sept. 5, 2024

John Dieterly, Ansleigh DuBose, Colin Hackshaw, Damyon Traylor, Skylar Smith, and Ben Leffert
September 4, 2024
Piedmont men’s lacrosse huddle as a team in their new green helmets.

[Photo] Piedmont Men’s Lacrosse’s Historic Season

Chloe Spradlin, Sports Editor
May 3, 2024
Mark Backeberg posing for media day photos.

[Photo] 24 Hour Red Eye To Georgia

Silas Sandles, Contributing Writer
April 19, 2024
Devin Dean Posing for roster photos for the 2023-2024 season.

[Photo] From Injury to Stardom

Silas Sandles, Contributing Writer
April 18, 2024
Alberto poses for his media day shots for Piedmont Tennis in 2023.

[Photo] Alberto’s Trek to The States

Silas Sandles, Contributing Writer
April 17, 2024
Bailey Wiseman poses for his first media day as a Lion.

[Photo] Good Things Come In Threes

Abbey Grace Venham and Paige Kluba
April 3, 2024
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[Photo] Division Bri

Chloe Spradlin, Sports Editor
April 4, 2024
Coach Martin (middle) talking to the visitor coach and umpire before their season opener starts.

[Photo] Coach Terry Martin: A Softball Coach with an Influence

Zane Brookshire and Leandro Forero
April 4, 2024
Piedmont women’s basketball embrace senior Ashley Scott. Both Lions’ basketball teams had winning records in their 2023-24 seasons.

[Photo] Piedmont Basketball Teams’ Season Recap

Zane Brookshire, Staff Writer
April 5, 2024
Jamie Purdy seen in her natural environment, coaching the Lady Lions to a victory.

[Photo] Coach Jamie Purdy Empowers Excellence On and Off the Court

Abbey Grace Venham, A&E Editor
February 29, 2024
Gallarelli in action on the turf.

[Photo] Varsity Voices: MG Gallarelli

Hailey Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2024
Spradlin poses with new friend and teammate

[Photo] Varsity Voices: Chloe Spradlin

Hailey Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2024
Taghon is joined by her family and coaches for senior day.

[Photo] Varsity Voices: Marissa Taghon

Hailey Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2024
Senior Gary Halverson finished 30th out of 170 runners with a time of 25:50.9 in the NCAA Division III South Regional. The Lions finished a team-best 7th at the meet out of 24 teams.

[Photo] Piedmont Sports Update: Nov. 13, 2023

Zane Brookshire, Dylan Bodney, Simon Johnstone, Jailyn Green, and Paige Kluba
November 13, 2023
Sophomore Caitlyn Chilito putts the ball. Chilito led the Lady Lions in the final round of the Chick-fil-A Invitational, finishing with an 81.

[Photo] Piedmont Sports Update: Nov. 6, 2023

Bailee Nolan and Erin Donovan
November 6, 2023
Senior guard Lake Stiles takes the ball up court. Stiles scored a career-high 22 points against Greensboro College on Nov. 18.

[Photo] Piedmont Sports Update: Nov. 20, 2023

Zane Brookshire, Jailyn Green, and Nathan Mix
November 20, 2023
Bailey Wiseman goes up for the layup against Birmingham-Southern. The junior guard proved critical in his return from injury, scoring 16 points in the Lions 91-93 overtime victory.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Wiseman shines in return in Lions’ overtime victory

Jailyn Green
November 27, 2023
Junior Adelin Hill drives up the court. The junior transfer is averaging a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds per game.

[Photo] Piedmont Sports Update: Dec. 5, 2023

Chloe Spradlin and Dylan Bodney
December 5, 2023
Junior Jessica Sconyers gets the block against Agnes Scott. The Lions shutout the Scots in three sets, improving their conference record to 9-3.

[Photo] Piedmont Sports Update: Oct. 23, 2023

Chloe Spradlin, Paige Kluba, Simon Johnstone, Bailee Nolan, and Eric Edmonson
October 23, 2023
Freshman Davis Knight was named CCS "Rookie of the Year" and gives the Lions optimism for 2024.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team hopes to build off of disappointing season

Dylan Bodney
October 31, 2023
Coach Neely talks to his team during a timeout. Neely hopes that the team's depth will be a critical component for this year's squad.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team opens season with championship ambitions

Paige Kluba
November 16, 2023
Coach Jamie Purdy discusses a play during a timeout in a game. Purdy said the team is focused on its goal of winning a championship this season.

[Photo] Lady Lions share one goal: a championship

Chloe Spradlin
November 17, 2023
Tucker Cox finished 7th overall at the 2023 CCS Championship with a time of 28:39.6. Cox said his faith inspires his success.

[Photo] Faith inspires Cox, on and off the course

Zane Brookshire
November 1, 2023
One of Still's media day shots for the Lady Lions has her pointing out her tattoo with the message, "Dear Cancer, We're Breaking Up."

[Photo] Kicking Cancer: Still’s 2023 season 13 years in the making

Paige Kluba
November 16, 2023
Senior Elissa Lotter dribbles past a defender. Lotter scored Piedmont's second goal against Agnes Scott, giving the Lady Lions a crucial 2-0 conference win.

[Photo] Piedmont Sports Update: Oct. 2, 2023

Eric Edmonson, Erin Donovan, Jailyn Green, Nathan Mix, and Chloe Spradlin
October 2, 2023
Senior Ricardo Ruiz makes a pass against Toccoa Falls on Monday. Ruiz, along with Brady Puckett, both scored goals on senior night as the Lions won 8-1.

[Photo] Piedmont Sports Update: Oct. 10, 2023

Eric Edmonson, Jailyn Green, Erin Donovan, and Simon Johnstone
October 10, 2023
Senior libero Taylor Herrmann was named CCS Defensive "Player of the Week" after tallying 48 digs over the Lions' three wins last week.

[Photo] Piedmont Sports Update: Sept. 26, 2023

Nathan Mix, Zane Brookshire, Paige Kluba, Chloe Spradlin, Bailee Nolan, and Abbey Grace Venham
September 26, 2023
The Lady Lions are prepared to make it back to the top.

[Photo] Nothing is getting in the way of the The Lady Lions

Hailey Johnson, Sports Editor
April 4, 2022
Will the Lady Lions make their way back to the top of the conference? PHOTO KARL MOORE

[Photo] Softball Prepares for Another Winning Season

Hailey Johnson, Sports Editor
February 17, 2022
The Piedmont baseball team is prepared and ready to compete in their first season opener this week in the Jug.

[Photo] Baseball Season Preview

Hailey Johnson, Sports Editor
February 10, 2022
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