NAIA
April 17, 2025
NAIA launches ‘Right Way’ campaign
The NAIA’s newly launched “The Right Way to Play” campaign is being praised by leaders within the association, particularly in the highly competitive Crossroads League, as a pivotal moment to underscore the values-driven nature of their athletic programs. Crossroads League Commissioner Larry DeSimpelare believes the initiative will amplify the league’s long-standing commitment to holistic student- athlete development and ethical competition, directly benefiting its member institutions like Goshen College. “I love that the NAIA has adopted this slogan, and the Crossroads League has always been a beaming example of this mantra,” DeSimpelare said. “The way our student-athletes and coaches compete in...
March 27, 2025
Goshen tennis embraces spring shift
The Goshen College tennis teams are transitioning from a fall season to a spring season, aligning with the rest of the country. The move brings new opportunities, challenges, and a shift in team dynamics for both the men’s and women’s programs. The most immediate benefit of moving to a spring season is the extended preseason, which gives players more time to bond and prepare. Matija Margetic, a junior on the men’s team, said the longer preseason will allow for better interaction within the team. “We get to team build more in the fall and figure out the best doubles combinations...
November 21, 2024
Nationals once again
Cross country will conclude its unexpected season at the NAIA National Championship. The women’s cross country team left for their journey to nationals on Tuesday along with Mathew Keitany from the men’s cross country team. The women’s team consists of Ella Armstrong, Mercy Chebet, Stephany Claudio, Caroline Jelimo, Marin Kauffman Smith, Britney Ortega and Teresa Ross Richer. The championship will take place in Columbia, Missouri and they will race on Friday. This is the second time the women’s team has ever qualified to nationals after the Leafs’ “impactful,” season, in the words of Coach Lisa Voyles. Last year was a...
October 4, 2024
Cross-country team excels in Missouri
Goshen College cross-country athletes excelled last Friday at the Gans Creek Classic, held in Columbia, Missouri. The team showed up to the meet in full force, achieving impressive times in the process. Starring for the women’s team was none other than Mercy Chebet, a senior nursing major. Chebet ran a 22:17.5 in the 6k race, placing her 30th overall out of 307 athletes. This time broke her previous 6k best — and school record — in style. Chebet said, “I was happy with my performance and I believe that there is always room for improvement.” Chebet’s achievement led her to...
April 11, 2024
NAIA unanimously passes transgender policy
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, Goshen College’s athletics association, instituted a new policy with regards to transgender athletes on Monday. The policy limits participation in women’s sports to those who were assigned female at birth. This means that transgender women, who may present as and identify as women but were assigned male at birth, will be unable to compete in women’s athletics. Additionally, any female-born athletes who have begun hormone treatment may not participate in women’s sports. Any athlete, however, will be allowed to participate in men’s sports. The decision was voted on by the NAIA Council of Presidents,...