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Positives and a negative: Field hockey falls in tournament semifinals but rakes in MAC awards

Isabella Schreck, Sports Editor November 5, 2022

Before their team’s 1-0 loss to Appalachian State in the Mid-American Conference tournament semifinals Friday, two leaders earned top conference recognition. Forward Patricia Strunk earned freshman...

MAC regular-season winners – again: Field hockey heads to conference quarterfinals, again

Isabella Schreck, Sports Editor October 31, 2022

Within the field hockey program, finishing first in the Mid-American Conference regular season is a nonnegotiable. Friday, the Flashes clinched that title for the 19th time in program history. They...

Successful shootout keeps field hockey in first place heading into final regular-season MAC battle

James Goddard, Reporter October 27, 2022

A shootout is nerve-wracking, field hockey coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer said. But it’s a challenge her team was ready for Sunday. “We practice shoot outs every practice,” she said. “We felt...

Field hockey’s senior-day victory turns emotional

James Goddard, Reporter October 10, 2022

Words could not describe how field hockey coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer felt after her team’s senior day victory against Central Michigan. “I'll get choked up,” she said. “I'm very proud of them....

Senior midfielder Helena Cambra Soler (22) dribbles the ball down the field during the field hockey game on Oct. 10, 2021. Kent State won 2-1 in overtime against Indiana University.

Field Hockey sweeps weekend after two comeback victories

Jacob Hansen Reporter October 10, 2021

When in doubt, don’t count them out.Kent State’s field hockey team beat Indiana University 2-1 and Longwood University 3-2 by tying both games in the final minutes of play. Coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer...

Washburn becomes third offensive field hockey player to win MAC honor

Jacob Hansen Reporter September 21, 2021

Junior Sydney Washburn won Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Week as the Kent State field hockey team maintained their No. 23 rank.Washburn is the third KSU player to win the award joining...

Kent State field hockey plays Ohio University on Friday, Sept. 17. Photo by Morgan McGrath.

Field hockey opens MAC play with 3rd overtime win of season

Jacob Hansen Reporter September 17, 2021

Kent State’s field hockey team is getting used to overtime. The Flashes won 3-2 in the second overtime against Ohio University Friday, on a goal by junior forward Sydney Washburn. It was KSU’s third...

In overtime, field hockey gets 3rd win over ranked team

Jacob Hansen Reporter September 11, 2021

Senior midfielder Helena Cambra Soler scored two minutes into a second overtime against No. 25 Maine on Saturday to give the Kent State field hockey team its third victory over a ranked opponent in its...

Flash's Food Garden was started in 2017 by Christopher Post of Kent State Stark.

Flash’s Food Garden helping the community one vegetable at a time

Sam Wright Reporter June 30, 2021

Kent State Stark students make a difference by planting fresh vegetables for the community. The Flash’s Food Garden started back in 2017 with a three-week summer class and has been a part of the Stark...

Field hockey ends season on six game win streak, finishes second in MAC

Game 1: Kent State 8 Central Michigan 2Kent State’s women’s field hockey team celebrated Senior Day with an 8-2 victory over Central Michigan University on Friday.“Overall, I’m really proud of...

Field hockey sweeps Bellarmine in weekend series

Game 1: Kent State 8, Bellarmine 0Kent State University’s field hockey team got off to a fast start, scoring five of its eight total goals in the first period against Bellarmine University Friday.“We...

Field hockey splits weekend series with Longwood

Game 1: Longwood University 1, Kent State 0Kent State’s women’s field hockey team opened up its season with a 1-0 road loss against Longwood University Friday.“Overall, I think we learned a lot,”...