Athletics

A May 12 banquet in Alumni Gym recognized some of this year's top performers and student leaders on Elon University's varsity sports teams.

Eric Ludwig '10 has drawn praise for his quick action during a recent NASCAR Sprint Cup race. But the pit crew member and former Elon football player has responded with humility.

Elon University nabbed Coach of the Year and Freshman of the Year recognition from the athletic conference in which its women's lacross team competes.

Former Elon men's soccer assistant coach Chris Little was announced as the team's new head coach on April 29, marking his return to the Phoenix squad as the team prepares to enter the CAA.

Senior Cameron Silverman took home the Southern Conference's top award in men's tennis for the 2014 season while Michael Leonard earned Coach of the Year honors for the second consecutive season.

The Elon University men's tennis team claimed its fifth Southern Conference regular season championship in the last nine years with a Wednesday win.

Sam Story '69 will be among the members of the 2014 North Carolina High School Athletic Association's Hall of Fame class that will be inducted on Saturday night.

The challenge, which ends May 31, allows former Elon student-athletes the opportunity to earn additional monetary support for their respective programs.

Nicole "Colie" Dennion, the Southern Conference's Player of the Year in women's soccer, is battling a bone cancer that inspired teammates and friends to organize a fundraising campaign to help the Elon University sophomore.

The Elon University Student Government Association has started a contest that offers authentic Elon athletic jerseys to students who want to show their school pride on campus and beyond.