2025-26 Carson-Newman Spirit Squads News

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Volleyball alumna Oldenburger joins Eagle Club as assistant director
Volleyball alumna Oldenburger joins Eagle Club as assistant director

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman Director of Eagle Club and Athletics Development David Needs has announced the hiring of former Carson-Newman volleyball player Kylee Oldenburger as the new Assistant Eagle Club Director, Corporate Relations, and Ticketing Director.

Cavalier named national finalist for inaugural FloCollege CSC Spotlight Award
Cavalier named national finalist for inaugural FloCollege CSC Spotlight Award

AUSTIN, Texas - Carson-Newman Associate AD for Media Relations/External Operations and the Voice of the Eagles Adam Cavalier is one of 18 national finalists for the inaugural FloCollege CSC Spotlight Award, Flo announced Wednesday afternoon.

Browder, Bailey bring home high honors at 13th annual Frosty Awards Ceremony
Browder, Bailey bring home high honors at 13th annual Frosty Awards Ceremony

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman men's basketball's Jack Browder and softball's Macauley Bailey brought home top honors as the Frosty Award winners for Male and Female Athlete of the Year, respectively, Tuesday evening at the 13th Annual Frosty Awards ceremony inside Carson-Newman's Gentry Auditorium.

Carson-Newman Dance teams take two top 10 finishes at nationals
Carson-Newman Dance teams take two top 10 finishes at nationals

ORLANDO - Carson-Newman's dance team brought home two top 10 finishes at the College Classics Dance Team Union National Championship over the weekend at the Orlando Convention Center.

Carson-Newman inducts seven into athletics Hall of Fame
Carson-Newman inducts seven into athletics Hall of Fame

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman enshrined seven individuals into its athletics hall of fame during a banquet and ceremony Friday night inside of the Stokely Memorial Building on Carson-Newman's campus.

Seven to head into Carson-Newman Athletics Hall of Fame Friday Night
Seven to head into Carson-Newman Athletics Hall of Fame Friday Night

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman is set to induct seven into its Athletics Hall of Fame with its Hall of Fame Banquet set for Friday, April 10 in the Stokely Memorial Building on Carson-Newman's campus.

Nominees unveiled, voting open for 13th annual Frosty Awards
Nominees unveiled, voting open for 13th annual Frosty Awards

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The nominees for 13 Frosty Awards categories have been released after selection from the Frosty Awards Committee. Winners will be announced via the Eagle Sports Network and an awards show Tuesday, April 28 at 6 p.m. from inside Gentry Auditorium on Carson-Newman's campus. 

Carson-Newman Partners With Influxer On NIL Opportunities
Carson-Newman Partners With Influxer On NIL Opportunities

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman announced Thursday it has aligned with Influxer to be the first official partner of Carson-Newman Athletics in the name, image and likeness space.

Carson-Newman Athletics, Eagle Club set summer golf tour through East Tennessee 
Carson-Newman Athletics, Eagle Club set summer golf tour through East Tennessee 

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman's Athletic Department and the Eagle Club have set a summer golf tour throughout East Tennessee in May, June and July. 

Tickets on sale for 25th Carson-Newman Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Tickets on sale for 25th Carson-Newman Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Tickets are on sale for the 2026 Carson-Newman Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet, set for Friday, April 10 in the Stokely Memorial Building on Carson-Newman's campus.

Spirit Squads set clinic for late March
Spirit Squads set clinic for late March

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman's spirit squads will play host to a clinic on March 22 for high school cheerleaders and dancers.

Nine finalists unveiled for 2027 Carson-Newman Athletics Hall of Fame Class, voting open
Nine finalists unveiled for 2027 Carson-Newman Athletics Hall of Fame Class, voting open

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman's athletics club executive committee has released the nine individuals up for consideration for induction into the Carson-Newman Athletics Hall of Fame.

A Biblical Connection
A Biblical Connection

Shortly before he passed away in 2016, legendary Carson-Newman head football coach Ken Sparks confided in his friend, former quarterback and assistant coach David Needs, a hope he would like fulfilled. A goal that Needs then the head track coach at Carson-Newman took on as a personal challenge. 

Spirit Squads set Kids Day Clinic, Adaptive Clinic for late fall
Spirit Squads set Kids Day Clinic, Adaptive Clinic for late fall

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman's spirit squads have set an adaptive cheer clinic for October 26 and a Kids Day clinic for November 1.  

McElhaney named Director of Compliance, Petz adds SWA duties
McElhaney named Director of Compliance, Petz adds SWA duties

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman Vice President for Athletics Matt Pope has announced the promotion of Camden McElhaney to be the athletic department’s third-ever Director of Compliance, while Director of Sports Medicine Kelsey Petz becomes the third woman to take up the mantle of SWA. 

Longtime C-N women's golf coach, administrator Strudwick takes AD post at Cleveland State
Longtime C-N women's golf coach, administrator Strudwick takes AD post at Cleveland State

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Cleveland State Community College has announced the hiring of longtime Carson-Newman head women's golf coach, associate athletic director and senior women's administrator Suzanne Strudwick to be the institution's new athletic director.