Jacob Kisamore

Jacob Kisamore ‘24 is studying journalism and sport management at Elon University. Kisamore serves as a sports reporter and photographer for Elon News Network, covering games and sport stories for the organization’s website, broadcasts and newspaper. When he is not reporting, Kisamore enjoys watching sports, reading, listening to podcasts and going on walks around campus. He hopes to work in sports media or sports communications. 

Recent Articles

SPORTS 4/16/23 6:40pm

Strong final day push propels Elon University women’s golf to third-place finish at CAA championship

By Jacob Kisamore

After holing out on the 18th green at The Reserve Club at St. James to complete her final round of the Colonial Athletic Association women’s golf championship, senior Svarin Yuenyong began to walk behind the green to greet her teammates. The round was the final of Yuenyong’s Elon career. As she approached her teammates, she was surprised as they presented her with a bouquet of flowers to commemorate the completion of her four years with the Phoenix. As tears began to well in her eyes, she shared a hug with all of teammates and friends. 

SPORTS 2/23/23 6:51pm

Elon University track and field wins inaugural CAA indoor championship

By Jacob Kisamore

The Elon University track and field team scored in all 18 events to win the first-ever Colonial Athletic Association indoor team championship on Thursday. The Phoenix tallied 129.83 points to edge runner-up Hampton, who scored 121.33 points. Sophomore distance runner Jette Beermann won Elon’s lone gold medal with a victory in the mile race. 

SPORTS 2/22/23 10:37pm

Elon University softball loses to NC State

By Jacob Kisamore

Throughout her four years as a member of the Elon University softball team, Rebecca Murray was known for her signature speed. After a leadoff single, Murray, now the starting center fielder for North Carolina State University, had her eyes on second base. 

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Bella Devesa hit vs. North Carolina A&T
Chloe Hatzopoulos second home run
Megan Grant double
Kaitlin King and Kathy Bocock
Drew Menscer celebration
Isley Duggins pitch
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Chloe Hatzopoulos home run
Reagan Hartley catch

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SPORTS 11/21/2024 11:51am
Elon University women’s basketball enters season with high expectations, healthy roster

If the Elon women’s basketball team’s 9-21 and 11-21 records over the past two seasons taught them anything, it would be resiliency, according to head coach Charlotte Smith. It’s been a tough couple of years as the Phoenix only won eight home games over the last two seasons. Last season was marred by the season-long injuries of two of the team’s brightest stars: redshirt sophomore Raven Preston and redshirt junior Kamryn Doty. Smith said the absence of Doty and Preston taught the team some valuable things.

SPORTS 11/21/2024 9:42am
Elon University men’s basketball looks to win conference

After three straight losing-record seasons and two years under the leadership of head coach Billy Taylor, the Elon University men’s basketball team is ready for a Coastal Athletic Association Championship. According to senior Sam Sherry, the current squad is finally poised to make a run. The first two years in the Billy Taylor era weren’t successful record-wise but successfully developed key players like Sherry and junior TK Simpkins. Last year, the Phoenix just fell short in the first round of the CAA Tournament, losing to Hampton by one.

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