Cedarville Magazine, Spring 2021

SPORTS The ongoing pandemic has made nearly every Yellow Jacket schedule fluid this academic year, resulting in multiple changes as each team's respective season progresses. Add the weather to the outdoor spring sports schedules, and it increases the possibility of even more adjustments. The best way to get the most up-to-date information, including tickets and attendance policies, is to follow the Yellow Jackets on the web and social media. Web: yellowjackets.cedarville.edu facebook.com/cujackets instagram.com/cujackets twitter.com/cujackets Livestream: cedarville.edu/AthleticsLivestream COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS HONORED Cedarville University was one of 28 schools recognized by NCAA Division II for its initiative in community engagement and student-athlete leadership and was named a finalist for the 2021 Division II Award of Excellence. Eight Cedarville student-athletes participated in the Yellow Jacket Virtual Reading Program. They recorded themselves reading their favorite children's book and shared the video with local elementary students. The student-athletes also donated books to teachers, who were then able to give each of their students a book. The following Yellow Jackets participated in the program: § Jadon Ambrose ’22, Baseball § Emily Jastrzemski ’22, Volleyball § Lexi Moore ’22 , Women’s Basketball § Emily Norris ’24, Softball § Isaak Ramsey ’22, Men's Golf § Ben Rowan ’22, Men's Soccer § Isaiah Speelman ’22, Men's Basketball § Mary Kate Wyer ’23, Women's Soccer “During a year where the virus has taken away many opportunities, we felt that it was important to still reach out and read to the kids in surrounding schools,” commented Ambrose, president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. “Life is different for everyone, including young kids, and just something like answering questions, joking around, and reading a book virtually can bring a little more happiness to their day. “It is good to see the positive impact we can make as a school in these trying times. Praise God!” HOW TO FOLLOW THE YELLOW JACKETS AMID COVID-19 Madeline Barnes ’21, a pole vaulter from Lewis Center, Ohio, volunteered for the Yellow Jacket Virtual Reading Program during the current spring semester. Cedarville Magazine | 37