Brought to You by Sports Information INTRODUCING THE NEWEST CEDARVILLE ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES All-American distance runner Elisabeth (Pyles) McNeely ’09 and record-setting baseball standout Nate Davenport ’13 were inducted into the Cedarville University Athletic Hall of Fame during Homecoming 2025. McNeely, who graduated from Cedar Cliff High School, dominated as a Lady Jacket in both cross country and track from 2005–09. Coached by the late Elvin King, McNeely was a twotime NAIA All-American in cross country, a three-time NAIA All-American on the track in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, and a 10-time NCCAA All-American. She was part of two conference title squads and a member of the 2007 team that was the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championship national runner-up. The Lady Jackets were also the NAIA Women’s Cross Country Championship national runner-up in each of her last three seasons. McNeely calls Cedarville home, along with her husband, Dan, who is an assistant men’s basketball coach at the University, and their two sons. Over Davenport's 2009–13 Yellow Jacket baseball career, he became Cedarville’s all-time leader in seven categories, including an impressive 38 career home runs — 20 more than anyone else in the program’s history. A three-time all-region selection, Davenport was named to the 2011 NCCAA All-America First Team after being chosen as the Midwest Region Player of the Year. He holds the school records for games played, starts, at bats, doubles, RBIs, and total bases. The Yellow Jackets averaged 33 victories per season over his career, featuring a record-breaking 38 wins his senior year. Today, Nate is the founder and owner of Day One Recovery Centers. He and his wife, Suzanna, live in Versailles, Kentucky, with their two children. Both McNeely and Davenport leave an outstanding legacy of excellence in effort for the glory of God. DOUBLE YOUR GIVING WHEN YOU SUPPORT CEDARVILLE’S NEW TENNIS COMPLEX PROJECT! § 9—12 new courts § 12 convertible pickleball courts § Full lighting to allow for evening practice and play GIVE NOW: CEDARVILLE.EDU/GIVE ELISABETH (PYLES) MCNEELY ’09 NATE DAVENPORT ’13 YELLOW JACKET SPORTS 36
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