Apr 16, 2025

New era in 'Berg Athletics: Trio of Club Sports coming in 2025-26

As construction on the Heidelberg University's Fieldhouse continues to roll on schedule, the Office of Athletics has unveiled a new club sports program to coincide with the building's opening in the fall. Athletic Director Greg Cooper announced on Wednesday the addition of club women's flag football, walleye fishing, and pickleball. The $27.4
Apr 10, 2025

In second year, 'Berg’s Esports team enjoys post-season success

The sophomore season for Heidelberg’s Esports team continues to roll on, deep into two separate Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) tournaments after a great spring season. Heidelberg's Call of Duty team has advanced to the finals of the Division C Call of Duty Black Ops 6 ECAC championship. The squad, comprised of Garrett Looney, Logan
Feb 12, 2025

In second season, STUNT rising to new heights, earns DIII ranking

Last spring, Heidelberg’s STUNT team competed in its inaugural season, under the direction of Head Coach Courtney Neering, Volunteer Assistant Coach Alyssa Kontak and Graduate Assistant Kinzie Earl. The STUNT team continues to be led by the trio in its second season, with even higher expectations for the upcoming season. The STUNT team was ranked
Feb 6, 2025

On the rise: Women's swimmers earn academic recognition

Evidence of a program on the rise, the Heidelberg University Women's Swimming team was named a College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Scholar All-America Team for the Fall 2024 semester. To earn this prestigious recognition, teams were required to achieve a grade point average (GPA) above 3.0 during the Fall 2024
Jan 30, 2025

‘Berg basketball breaks 96-year-old record in dominating home win

‘Berg basketball breaks 96-year-old record in home win The Heidelberg Men's Basketball team lit up Seiberling Gymnasium Wednesday night, obliterating Capital, 107-59, in a statement victory that left the crowd roaring and the record books rewritten. In a game for the ages, the Student Princes showcased pure dominance from start to finish, breaking
Jan 20, 2025

Seiberling court renamed to honor iconic player, coach, AD

The court inside Seiberling Gymnasium has a new name – one that pays tribute to iconic ‘Berg student-athlete, coach and athletic director John Hill ‘70. Sayger-Hill Court was dedicated between the men’s and women’s basketball games of Basketball Alumni Day Saturday. The court had been known for many years as Sayger Court, to honor the legacy of
Dec 20, 2024

'Berg names Michael Wright to lead Men's Soccer

After an extensive search, Heidelberg Athletic Director Greg Cooper found the right person to take over as the head men's soccer coach. Or rather, the Wright person. On Thursday, Greg named Michael Wright as the leader for the university's men's soccer program, effective immediately. Wright becomes the 13th head coach in program history, which
Dec 5, 2024

Post season honors pour in for Jo Norris III, 'Berg football

WACO, Texas -- For the sixth time in the Scott Donaldson era, the Heidelberg Football team has landed a player on the prestigious America Football Coaches Association All-America Team. Joseph Norris III of Lorain, Ohio, was a Second-Team honoree, as announced by the AFCA on Tuesday. The All-America honor was the first for Jo’s career. In his final
Nov 18, 2024

Women's Soccer lands 4 on all-conference team

WESTERVILLE, Ohio – After finishing with 10 wins for the second time in the four-year tenure of Head Coach Maddie McLaughlin, four Heidelberg Women's Soccer players received All-Ohio Athletic Conference honors, as announced by the league last Friday. Brigid Enright and Brianna Braatz headlined the quartet, earning first team honors and being named