All by Kristen Blevins, Sports Editor
When he’s not posting up on his opponents to score a point or rebounding the basketball, business administration master’s student and fifth-year senior Jason Landman often socializes with friends, works with the intramural program at Lee University or cheers on all of Lee’s athletic teams. Landman plays center for Lee’s basketball team and has been on the team since his freshman year.
When she’s not dominating on the volleyball court, junior communications major Hannah Upton loves hanging out with her friends, watching movies and painting. Upton, the middle blocker for the Lee University volleyball team, has been on the team since her freshman year.
The Lee University Lady Flames soccer team is currently undefeated with a record of 15-0 overall and 12-0 in the Gulf South Conference, making them the regular season champions. They are ranked second in the United Soccer Coaches National Poll and are striving to keep their streak alive as they head into the Gulf South Conference Championship on Nov. 7.
In college, there are three types of sports one could get involved in: intramural, club and an NCAA sport. At Lee University, all of these are offered.
The mental health of college athletes has recently become an international conversation. During the Tokyo Olympics this summer, one of the most recognizable athletes, Simone Biles, withdrew temporarily, citing her mental health, bringing the conversation to prominence among athletes.
Lee University can become an environmentally friendly, green campus. We can start small. All we need are three bins: one for cans and bottles, one for paper and one for waste.
This week’s Flame on the Hot Seat is senior soccer player Kelsey Yoder.
This week’s Flame on the Hot Seat is junior lacrosse player Dariana Blanton.
The Lady Flames basketball team is currently 11-6 looking to continue its dominance heading into the end of their season.
This week’s Flame on the Hot Seat is sophomore baseball pitcher Christian Wylder.
