The start of a new year brings much anticipation for people and often brings resolutions that will change people’s behavior and lifestyle. A new year also often brings reflection on the year passed. While 2011 will bring many highlights to Erskine College athletics it is more than appropriate to reflect back on 2010, which was probably the most outstanding year in Flying Fleet athletics since Erskine joined NCAA Division II in the early 1990’s. Here is a quick look at those highlights.
The 2010 winter seasons saw the all-time scoring record in basketball fall. Goose Creek, SC native Brandon Wright became the first Erskine player to ever score over 2000 points in a career. Senior women’s basketball player Audrey Timmerman shattered the women’s career 3-point record while sophomore Porsha Morgan became the first ever women’s basketball player to be named 1st team All-Conference in her first two years.
The spring saw some historical accomplishments. Senior Brian Fogle became the 2nd Erskine baseball player in four years to be named national NCAA Division II “Player of the Year.” The baseball team also went to the regionals for the 2nd time in 3years and knocked off the top seeded team in the 1st round. The women’s tennis team captured its 6th consecutive conference tournament title and 6th straight visit to the regionals. Senior softball player Courtney Davis smashed the Erskine career home run record and was named Conference Carolinas “Player of the Year.” The baseball, softball, and women’s tennis teams dominated the all-conference teams in their respective sports.
The fall of 2010 proved to be just as exciting. The men’s soccer team finished 2nd in conference play and advanced to the tournament semi-finals for the first time in a decade. Our second year volleyball program finished 2nd in the league and advanced to the conference title match. The volleyball team also received the top sportsmanship honor in volleyball.
All the athletic accolades pale in comparison to the academic achievements of our teams. Never have we honored so many student-athletes in the academic arena. 2010 was an awesome year to be part of Erskine athletics. God has blessed us and we pray that those blessings will be as bountiful in 2011. Happy New Year!
