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Seattle Pacific University's Student Newspaper

The Falcon

Uriah Aguon

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor

Uriah is a Senior English: Creative Writing major. He has been with the Falcon since his freshman year, starting as a features writer, and is now the sports editor. Uriah hopes to remain on the Falcon staff throughout his time at SPU and continue writing in journalism following graduation.

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Seattle Pacific men's basketball junior guard Jaxon Nap (3) runs the ball against three Point Loma players in the NCAA West Regionals Tournament on Friday, Mar 14, 2025, in San Diego, California. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)

Journey’s end

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 17, 2025
Fifth-year Annika Esvelt (5, second from left) runs with the leaders in the NCAA women's 3000 on Saturday, March 15, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)

Esvelt finishes seventh at NCAAs

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 17, 2025
Taking top spots already

Taking top spots already

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 11, 2025
SPU men's basketball team poses for a photo after winning the GNAC Tournament. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)

Back on top

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 11, 2025
Seattle Pacific men's basketball junior forward Trace Evans (14) celebrates in the locker room after the Falcons defeated Northwest Nazarene in the GNAC tournament semifinals, Friday, Mar 7, 2025, in Lacey, Wash.

Going for five

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
SPU men's basketball team celebrating a quarterfinal win against Alaska Fairbanks on March 6, 2025. (Courtesy of Seattle Pacific University Athletics)

Falcons moving on

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 6, 2025
Bell.profile

Brains, brawn, bright future

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 5, 2025
Three wins at outdoor opener

Three wins at outdoor opener

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 5, 2025
Seattle Pacific University womens golfer Natalie Eklund tees off during practice , Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Seattle.

Starting spring strong

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 5, 2025
Senior Lolo Weatherspoon (10) guards the basketball while playing against Northern Nazarene University on Feb. 13, 2025.

Long-awaited win

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 19, 2025
SPU Senior Bryan Caldera (15) and Junior Trace Evans (14) making their entrance into the game against Northwest Nazarene on Feb. 13, 2025.

Bittersweet celebration

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 19, 2025
Fifth year Annika Esvelt competes in the GNAC Indoor Championship from Feb. 17 to 18, 2025, in Spokane, WA. (Courtesy of SPU Athletics)

Five fantastic Falcons

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 19, 2025
Future of SPU student government

Future of SPU student government

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 19, 2025
Freshman Anika Schau walks the course at the LA Spring Invite in Los Angeles, California. (Courtesy of Seattle Pacific University Athletics)

Teeing up once again

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 6, 2025
SPU team celebrating a 3-pointer made by R-Sophmore Jonas La Tour (4) against Saint Martin's on Feb. 1st, 2025.

Bringing luck back around

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 5, 2025
Third-year Madison Rubino (30) aims to snatch the ball away from Alaska Fairbanks on Jan. 25, 2025 in Seattle.

So far, such luck

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 5, 2025
Freshman Andrew Bell participates in hurdles at the UW Indoor Track and Field Preview on Jan. 17 and 18, 2025, at UW Dempsey Indoor in Seattle.

Another shocking weekend

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 5, 2025
Senior Emilia Bishop (15) guards the ball against Western Oregon University on Jan. 11, 2025 in Seattle.

No wins yet

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
January 22, 2025
Promotional poster for the MLK Day Classic event. (Courtesy of Seattle Pacific University Athletics)

Celebration, remembrance, basketball

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
January 22, 2025
Somber return to play

Somber return to play

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
January 7, 2025
Crossing 100 to best two opponents

Crossing 100 to best two opponents

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
December 24, 2024
Four straight wins

Four straight wins

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
December 24, 2024
Rising stars

Rising stars

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
December 17, 2024
Falcons grab third win

Falcons grab third win

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
December 17, 2024
Slow start to conference play

Slow start to conference play

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
December 10, 2024
Falcons lose in overtime

Falcons lose in overtime

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
December 10, 2024
Two steps back

Two steps back

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
December 3, 2024
Junior forward Trace Evans delivers a layup against a Linfield Wildcat on Saturday, Nov. 23.
(Courtesy of Seattle Pacific University Athletics)

Falcon sports enter cold winter

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
December 3, 2024
Training within boundaries

Training within boundaries

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 26, 2024
From left to right (back) Sydney Perry, Sarah Brachvogel, Hannah Hair, Erin Smith and Allison Wilks and (front) Zoe Shuckhart, Emily Tulino, and Abigail Cunningham pose for a photo during Senior Day on Nov. 23, 2024, in Seattle.
(Courtesy of Seattle Pacific University Athletics)

Another grand farewell

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 26, 2024
Fifth-year Annika Esvelt at the NCAA Championships on Nov. 23 at the Arcade Creek Cross Country Course in Sacramento, California.
(Courtesy of Seattle Pacific University Athletics)

Esvelt’s five-year payoff

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 26, 2024
Fifth year Sydney Perry (26) and freshman Eva LaRochelle (3) block the volleyball against Western Washington University on Nov. 9, 2024 in Seattle.

Only one left

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 19, 2024
Interim head coach Karen Byers encourages her team from the sidelines.
(Courtesy of Seattle Pacific University Athletics)

Byers’ first win as head coach

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 19, 2024
First year Henry Sandberg (20) blocks the ball from Cal State Dominguez Hills on Nov. 14, 2024 in Seattle.

One busy week

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 19, 2024
Senior Annika Esvelt participates at the 2024 GNAC XC Championships on Oct. 26, 2024 at Sudden Valley Golf Course in Bellingham, WA.
(Courtesy of SPU Athletics)

Esvelt shows out

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 12, 2024
Senior Raymundo Mendez (9) during a match against Simon Frasier University on Nov. 2, 2024 in Seattle.

One week before finale

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 12, 2024
SPU Junior Trace Evans (14) trucks through against Cal Poly Broncos to make a layup on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2024, In Seattle.

Still much to learn

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 12, 2024
Seattle Pacific University middle blocker Hannah Hair (7) reacts after a point against the University of Alaska Anchorage, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle.

More time to build together

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 5, 2024
SPU sophomore Nora Patterson (3) drives the ball forward to lead the attack against MSU.

Weekend sweep

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 5, 2024
Seattle Pacific forward Judah Johnston (17) fights for the ball with Simon Fraser defender Brandon Torresan (14) during the second half of a GNAC conference match, Oct. 31, 2024, in Seattle.

Nearing season closers

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 5, 2024
Silas

Start to finish

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 29, 2024
Scoring point celebrated by Hannah Hair (7) and Christina Lopez (17).

Four wins for four games

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 29, 2024
Women's golf team member Hannah Hochsprung at the Flagler Fall Slam in St. Augustine, Florida

On deck until spring

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 22, 2024
SPU sophomore Owen Swartout (18) takes the penalty kick to assist in the goal against Saint Martin's University

From good to great

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 22, 2024
SPU Senior Emily Tulino (15) sets the ball for fellow Falcon Hannah Hair (7) to drive the kill against Western Oregon University.

Two down out of four-game homestand

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 22, 2024
SPU junior Mercedes Cullen (0) saves the goal from opposing team MSU to keep the lead

Another two wins secured

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 22, 2024
Student athlete Zoe Garcia utilizes the SPU Women's Golf facility's virtual golfing range.

Putting away indoors

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 15, 2024
Senior Justice Dean tosses a volleyball in Royal Brougham Pavilion's lower basketball court.

New look for intramurals

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 15, 2024
SPU men's cross country lines up at the starting line.

One week away from season closers

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 15, 2024
Senior Raymundo Mendez (9) fights to keep the ball against Chico State.

Tough weekend for SPU soccer

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 15, 2024
Courtesy of Seattle Pacific University Athletics

Grand opening of Sideline Store

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 15, 2024
Senior Hannah Hair (7) saves the set by blocking the spike from Alaska Anchorage.

Win one, lose one

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 15, 2024
Seattle Pacific midfielder Connor Tollan (10) celebrates after a goal against Western Washington, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle.

Great start for fall season

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 8, 2024
Seattle Pacific University outside hitter Anna Pelluer (11) passes during a match against the University of Alaska Anchorage, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle.

Home opener becomes tough weekend

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 8, 2024
Seattle Pacific forward Nora Patterson (3) reacts after scoring, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Seattle.

This past month in Falcon sports

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 1, 2024
From left to right Zoe Garcia, Sophie Stamatis, Hannah Hochsprung, Anika Schau, Natalie Eklund, Brigitte Fenton and Sara Rhodes pose for a photo during media day Friday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Seattle.

Starting strong

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 1, 2024
FILE: Seattle Pacific University guard Lolo Weatherspoon (10) is embraced by coach Karen Byers after a game against Central Washington on Feb. 1, 2024, in Seattle.

Dream come true

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 1, 2024
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