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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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Slow start to conference play

Slow start to conference play

Uriah Aguon, Staff Writer
December 10, 2024
Falcons lose in overtime

Falcons lose in overtime

Uriah Aguon, Staff Writer
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
Womens soccer head coach Arby Busey looks on during a game against Westminster on August 31, 2023, in Seattle.

Looking forward to fall

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
May 28, 2024
Freshman defender Logan Dukes (15) converses with senior forward Sophie Beedle (12) and sophomore forward Taylor Krueger (23) ahead of a game on Aug. 17, 2023, in Seattle.

Examples to follow

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
May 21, 2024
Construction and no parking signs on east Dravus lot October 10th

Welcome to my nightmare

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
May 16, 2024
Seattle Pacific University sprinter Johanna Brown crosses the finish line after racing the 400 during the Dorris Heritage invitational on April 5, 2024, in Renton, Wash.

Spirit of competition

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
May 14, 2024
Maya Ewing (15) clears the water jump during the steeplechase at the GNAC Track and Field Championships on Friday, May 10, 2024, in Ellensburg, Wash.

Six successful runs

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
May 14, 2024
Seattle Pacific University senior sprinter Charisma Smith crosses the finish line after the 400 at the Doris Heritage on April 5, 2024, in Renton, Wash. Smith ran a PR in the 200 this past weekend at the CWU invite.

Women’s team finishes strong

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
April 23, 2024
Seattle Pacific Men's soccer midfielder Jack Goode controls the ball during a spring game against the University of Washington on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Seattle.

Academic, athletic accolades

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
April 23, 2024
Seattle Pacific University lead athletic trainer Jason Durocher works on an athlete in the training room on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Seattle.

Recovery and rehabilitation

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
April 23, 2024
Womens Rowing assistant coach Kenzie Waltar looks on on a launch during the Falcon Regatta on March 23, 2024, in Seattle.

Faith in rousing waters

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
April 16, 2024
The Seattle Pacific University open 4+ makes their way out on to Lake Union ahead of the start of their flight two race at the Falcon Regatta on Saturday, Mar. 23, 2024, in Seattle.

Rowing pilots through Vancouver

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
April 9, 2024
The Seattle Pacific University open 8+ competes in the American Lake Fall Classic on Oct. 8, 2023, in Lakewood. The women’s rowing team opens their spring season back at American Lake for the American Lake Sprints on Saturday, Mar. 9, 2024.

Budding season of athletics

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 5, 2024
Seattle Pacific University women’s golf head coach Tyler Copp poses for a portrait on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Seattle.

Copp plants tee at SPU

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
March 5, 2024
Seattle Pacific University forward Shaw Anderson (24) lays in the ball past a Northwest Nazarene player during the second half of a GNAC basketball game on Feb. 1, 2024, in Seattle.

Growing together, becoming more

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 29, 2024
Seattle Pacific University distance runner Annika Esvelt sprints to the finish line at the end of her 5,000 meter heat at The Dempsey Indoor track on Feb. 9, 2024, in Seattle.

Women’s team dominate at indoor GNAC

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 28, 2024

Power transfer, renewal, refocus

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 22, 2024
Seattle Pacific University women's rowing head coach Caitlin McClain poses for a portrait in the shell house on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Seattle.

Rowing through waters of life

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 20, 2024
Seattle Pacific University setter Avery Veenendall (L) and Seattle Pacific University opposite Coco Barnett (R) pose for a photo on media day, Aug. 18, 2023, in Seattle.

Dynamic bonds, competitive spirits

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 13, 2024
Seattle Pacific University forward Shaw Anderson (24) drives to the basket for a lay up during the second half of a GNAC basketball game against Northwest Nazarene on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, in Seattle.

Basketball pulls quadruple win

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
February 6, 2024
Junior forward Olivia Mayer (21) moves the ball up court against George Fox on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at Royal Brougham Pavilion in Seattle.

Mayer’s successful return to play

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
January 30, 2024
Seattle Pacific University women’s basketball head coach Mike Simonson watches his players run the court during practice on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in Seattle.

Eight-year-long haul

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
January 30, 2024
Seattle Pacific University Sophomore Adam Haagenson hits a drive on the 12th tee at West Seattle Golf course on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, in Seattle. A home course has yet to be chosen for the Womens golf team which is set to tee off in the fall of 2024.

Women’s golf coming soon

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
January 23, 2024
Senior runner Evan Carpenter crosses the finish line at the UW Preview on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Seattle.

Weighted shoulders, full plates

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
January 16, 2024
James Agony (right) celebrates a three-point bucket scored by a teammate during the second half of a basketball game between Seattle Pacific University and Douglas College on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, in Seattle. SPU defeated Douglas college 114-53.

Those who help

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
January 9, 2024
Seattle Pacific sophomore Brady Boun warms up with a practice jump before competing in Spokane Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.

Training apart for winter break

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
December 23, 2023
Illustration by Uriah Ugon

Inconsistent power-ups

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 16, 2023
Sophomore guard Owen Moriarty (1) goes for a layup while defended by Nikias Schoenerstedt (33) and Jonas La Tour (left) during practice on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, in Seattle.

Looking ahead, braving challenges

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 14, 2023

Limiting sports budget

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 7, 2023
Seattle Pacific University junior Annika Esvelt makes her way around the two kilometer loop at the Emerald City Open on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Woodland Park in Seattle.

Finishing strong, getting back up

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
November 7, 2023
Seattle Pacific University Womens Basketball center Schuyler Berry, right, goes up for a block on Forward Olivia Mayer, left, during practice on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 in Seattle. File photo.

Tough start to long road

Uriah Aguon, Sports Editor
October 31, 2023
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