Elon Phoenix Athletics

In a preview to Saturday's football showdown between the Elon Phoenix and the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons, a feature article in Winston-Salem's regional daily newspaper explores a deep connection shared by both schools' programs - legendary coach D.C. “Peahead” Walker.

The Phoenix men's cross country team took first and the women's team took second in the inaugural Elon Invitational cross country meet held Sept. 12 on the new course developed on South Campus. The men's race covered 8 kilometers and the women's race was on a 5K course. The race was a chance for Elon athletics to tune up for the Southern Conference championship meet, which will be hosted by Elon Oct. 31.

Men's basketball coach Matt Matheny's transition from longtime Davidson assistant to leader of Elon's program was the subject of a column by ESPN.com's Dana O'Neil posted on Thursday, June 4.