ERIC THIELE ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Wartburg is known for their terrific athletic programs. All sports excel year round and no matter who is competing for the Knights.
This year is no different. It seems like all the fall teams are exceeding expectations.
In football, the Knights looked to build off of their national quarterfinal appearance last year and they’ve done well. The Knights have gotten off to a 3-1 start.
Nick Yordi has had a great season with 927 passing yards and six touchdowns already.
Running backs Reese Thompson and Lamar Harvey have played well a combined 590 yards rushing and seven touchdowns.
The women’s golf team came away with their fifth conference championship in six years.
Ellen Rickert, Jordan Galles and Daina Deery have consistently been the top three finishers.
The golf team is not the only team enjoying success, the women’s tennis team has beenon a roll.
The Knights are responding to first year head coach Matthew Tyler as the team is 12-3 in match play and don’t look like they will take their foot off the gas any time soon. take their foot off the gas any time soon.
No. 1-singles player Molly Eslick has had a tremendous season. She is 16-1 overall for the season in singles play.
For soccer, the women have been unstoppable as they are 9-0-1 on the season.
The women are currently ranked in the top ten nationally and look like they are a force to be reckoned with, especially since goalkeeper Christina Ernst has given up only two goals this season.
The men are having a great season as well. They’re currently 5-3-1 for the year. Look out for this team as the season progresses.
In cross country teams, the women have averaged a top five finish in four meets this season.
Anna Kraayenbrink has led the way in most of these meets.
The Knights have been able to compete with Div. I schools such as the University of Nebraska.
As for the men, they have three top five finishes this season.
Jon Stover has been having a great season, leading the Knights in several of their meets.
So, if you are looking for something to do on the weekends, find one of these teams in action and cheer on the Knights to victory as they all look to continue their successful seasons.