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All content by Zach Sepanik

GVSU closes out 2012 with Holiday Open

Zach Sepanik
Dec 9, 2012
GVL / Anya Zentmeyer Got the Runs?

Intramural sports provide GVSU students with athletic alternatives

Zach Sepanik
Dec 6, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Aby Aiken spikes the ball over the net

GVSU ends season with NCAA loss to Hillsdale

Zach Sepanik
Dec 2, 2012

Indoor track and field season off to the races

Zach Sepanik
Dec 2, 2012
GVL / Archive Senior Jake Alexander

Indoor track and field season kicks off on Friday

Zach Sepanik
Nov 28, 2012
GVL/Archive Megan Schroder spikes the ball over the net.

GVSU heads to regionals as No. 3 seed

Zach Sepanik
Nov 25, 2012

GVSU finds their way back to postseason after one-year absence

Zach Sepanik
Nov 25, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Clair Ruhenkamp sets up the ball for Eno Umoh

GVSU moves on to face Wayne St. in semifinal action on Saturday

Zach Sepanik
Nov 15, 2012
GVL / Archive Kaleigh Lound spikes the ball with authority against the District of Columbia

GVSU ends regular season on winning note

Zach Sepanik
Nov 11, 2012
GVL / Archive Betsy Ronda digs the ball during the game on Friday afternoon.

Athletic Ronda does it all for GVSU

Zach Sepanik
Nov 7, 2012
GVL/Bo Anderson The Lakers celebrate a victory earlier this season.

Final regular season road trip preps young Lakers for playoffs

Zach Sepanik
Nov 4, 2012
GVL / Archive Betsy Ronda sets up for the block earlier this season.

GVSU sweeps rival Bulldogs in Big Rapids

Zach Sepanik
Oct 31, 2012
Courtesy / Alec Lanigan Mens club soccer player Nick Abdoo

Men’s club soccer team makes history with postseason berth

Zach Sepanik
Oct 31, 2012

GVSU bounce back after tough loss Friday, match with Bulldogs looms

Zach Sepanik
Oct 28, 2012
GVL / Archive Betsy Ronda sets up for the block earlier this season.

GVSU volleyball quickly putting last year in rear-view

Zach Sepanik
Oct 28, 2012
Courtesy / Tyler Sellmer GVSU Rowing

Top competition highlights experience at Head of the Charles Regatta

Zach Sepanik
Oct 24, 2012

GVSU sweep Wayne State, Findlay in dominant fashion

Zach Sepanik
Oct 21, 2012
GVL/Bo Anderson Chris Cunningham sizes up a putt.

Records fall as GVSU storm back from 11 down to capture GLIAC title

Zach Sepanik
Oct 17, 2012

GVSU sweep GLVC competition

Zach Sepanik
Oct 14, 2012
GVL/Bo Anderson Chris Cunningham

Cunningham finding success as men’s golf leader

Zach Sepanik
Oct 10, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Sophomore Steve Krauss

GVSU dominate Michigan Intercollegiate Championships

Zach Sepanik
Oct 7, 2012
GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck Stephanie Camper sets the ball.

Laker volleyball approaches win No. 1,000

Zach Sepanik
Oct 3, 2012

Rule controversy disqualifies Hartigan, drops team to sixth

Zach Sepanik
Sep 30, 2012
GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck Eno Umoh bumps the ball to start a play.

Errors doom Lakers versus rival Bulldogs

Zach Sepanik
Sep 26, 2012

Lakers turn it around following sloppy start

Zach Sepanik
Sep 23, 2012
GVL Archive Senior Nick Gunthorpe follows through and watches his shot at the Ardenson last year. This weekend the team will be playing in South Haven.

Laker men, women fall short after early deficits

Zach Sepanik
Sep 19, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Heath Parling (12) looking to pass the ball against Notre Dame Colllege.

Lakers lose Parling, shutout Tiffin

Zach Sepanik
Sep 16, 2012
GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck Senior Eno Umoh spikes the ball down during the game on Friday afternoon.

A double dose of leadership

Zach Sepanik
Sep 12, 2012
GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck Senior Eno Umoh spikes the ball down during the game on Friday afternoon.

Lakers women’s volleyball team completes perfect weekend

Zach Sepanik
Sep 9, 2012
GVL / Ally Young Sophmore Clair Ruhenkamp during a recent practice

GV volleyball starts season strong, home opener around the corner

Zach Sepanik
Sep 5, 2012

Lubbers Stadium has big changes, electric atmosphere in store for home opener

Zach Sepanik
Aug 29, 2012
GVL / Archive Courtney McCotter spiking the ball during a previous match against Hillsdale College last season.

Young and restless

Zach Sepanik
Aug 26, 2012

Basketball provides quality competition at Transplant Games

Zach Sepanik
Aug 1, 2012
Courtesy / gvsu.edu The 2012 Transplant Games of America are to be held at Grand Valley this July.

Grand Rapids, GV to host Transplant Games

Zach Sepanik
Jul 15, 2012
GVL / Archive Volleyball Head Coach Deanne Scanlon

Youth will be served for Scanlon, volleyball in 2012

Zach Sepanik
Jul 15, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter The new turf field in Lubbers Stadium

LAYING THE GROUNDWORK

Zach Sepanik
Jul 2, 2012
Coach Lou Andreadis helping an athlete

AWARDS GALORE

Zach Sepanik
Jun 18, 2012
Courtesy Photo / GVSU Athletics GVSU Womens Track wins National Championships

Laker women win fourth-straight National Championship, men earn two All-American honors

Zach Sepanik
Jun 4, 2012
GVL Archive Senior Daniel MacDonell

Women set to defend title, men will send eight to Track & Field National Championships

Zach Sepanik
May 21, 2012
Courtesy Photo/ GVSU Athletic Department Sophomore Chris Cunningham lines up a putt at a past match.

M. golf finishes 6th in regionals, 3 shots from qualifying for national championships

Zach Sepanik
May 12, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Hannah Santora throws a pitch

Lakers bow out of Midwest Regional Tournament with shutout loss to Ashland

Zach Sepanik
May 7, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Grand Valley State University athletes celebrate on the field after winning the GLIAC Conference. Both the Mens and Womens team were victorious.

Men, women win GLIAC at home

Zach Sepanik
May 7, 2012
GVL Archive Grand Valley Sophomore Kalena Franklin

Honoring Al

Zach Sepanik
Apr 19, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Freshman Kevin Zak at bat against Tiffen.

ROUND-TRIPPERS

Zach Sepanik
Apr 16, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Senior Giancarlo Brugnoni (40) running to third base.

Pitching leads to frigid success in midweek series

Zach Sepanik
Apr 11, 2012
GVL / Archive Senior Jocelyn Kuksa

Track, field compete from coast to coast

Zach Sepanik
Apr 9, 2012
GVL Archive Jerry Baltes

Behind the success

Zach Sepanik
Apr 5, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Junior Anthony Campanella (25) sending the ball to first base.

Doubleheader split has Lakers searching for answers

Zach Sepanik
Apr 5, 2012

Bunnies and Eggs and Tiger…Oh my!

Zach Sepanik
Apr 5, 2012

Lakers start outdoor track and field season right against Saginaw Valley

Zach Sepanik
Apr 2, 2012
GVL / Archive Junior softball player Nellie Kosola.

Bats come alive as Lakers now 7-1 in conference play

Zach Sepanik
Mar 29, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Briauna Taylor prepares to swing at a pitch from Rochester College

Laker softball sweeps doubleheader with 45 runs

Zach Sepanik
Mar 22, 2012
GVL Archive Junior Pitcher Hannah Santora

Upperclassmen lead GV softball’s pitching staff to victory

Zach Sepanik
Mar 22, 2012
GVL Archive Senior Dan Jarboe

GV men’s tennis served first GLIAC win in the U.P.

Zach Sepanik
Mar 19, 2012

5 lead team effort in Championship run

Zach Sepanik
Mar 15, 2012
GVL / Archive GVSU mens distance runners at a previous meet this season.

GV track and field team to begin outdoor season on new track

Zach Sepanik
Mar 12, 2012
GVL / Archive Bob Eubanks Open Indoor Track Meet

GV track and field teams break records, qualify All-Americans

Zach Sepanik
Mar 12, 2012
GVL / Archive Bob Eubanks Open Indoor Track Meet

Lakers prepare for challenges at track and field Indoor National Championships

Zach Sepanik
Mar 1, 2012
GVL / Archive Sophomore high jumper Alisha Weaver at the 2012 GVSU Big Meet on Saturday (Feb. 11).

Lakers claim both indoor track & field GLIAC Championships

Zach Sepanik
Feb 27, 2012
GVL Archive GVSU Long Distance Runnners lead the pack

Track and field turns focus to GLIAC

Zach Sepanik
Feb 23, 2012
Courtesy Photo / trojannavy.com Grand Valley Crew athletes participated in the C.R.A.S.H. B Indoor Rowing Championship in Boston

International affair

Zach Sepanik
Feb 20, 2012

FUN AND FUNDRAISING

Zach Sepanik
Feb 20, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Junior thrower Sam Lockhart

Track and field teams’ throws crew boasts strength in numbers

Zach Sepanik
Feb 16, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Junior pole vaulter Raphael Gelo at the 2012 GVSU Big Meet on Saturday (Feb. 11).

GVSU men, women break records at track and field’s Big Meet

Zach Sepanik
Feb 13, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Sophmore Pole Vaulter Caley Faulkner.

Big Meet brings big prep for track and field teams

Zach Sepanik
Feb 9, 2012
GVL / Archive Sophomore runner Eric Parrish during a previous home meet.

Track and field teams regain momentum in sweep of GLIAC rival

Zach Sepanik
Feb 6, 2012
Courtesy Photo / Doug Witte Chanelle Caldwell

Sprinter inspires team while pushing limits

Zach Sepanik
Feb 2, 2012
Joe Paterno

The Legend of Happy Valley

Zach Sepanik
Jan 31, 2012
GVL Archive RS Freshamn Hannah Osborn pulls away from the pack during the 1 Mile run during the Bob Eubanks Open held in Allendale.

Track and field teams leave Indiana relays with ‘sense of urgency’ for season

Zach Sepanik
Jan 30, 2012
GVL / Archive Junior Jake Alexander

With IU Relays, track and field athletes prepare for DI competition

Zach Sepanik
Jan 26, 2012
GVL / Ally Young Sophomore Caley Faulkner pole vaulting during the recent Mike Lints Alumni Open at GVSU.

Record day leads track and field athletes at Mike Lints

Zach Sepanik
Jan 23, 2012

Kuksa soars to top in pole vault at GV

Zach Sepanik
Jan 19, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Freshman Victoria Schiller competes in the Women's Hurdles during the Bob Eubanks Open held in the Kelly Family Sports Center

School record marks strong outing for track and field team at Eubanks

Zach Sepanik
Jan 16, 2012

With championship success behind them, Lakers strive for more in 2012

Zach Sepanik
Jan 12, 2012
GVL Archive Senior Jeff Nordquist rounds the corner during a meet

Strong performance at Holiday Open sets tone for track and field

Zach Sepanik
Jan 9, 2012
Courtesy Photo/ Tyler Sellmer Robbie Deweerd

Rower puts country first

Zach Sepanik
Dec 12, 2011
Courtesy Photo / John Bancheri GVSU Alum Sarah Zelenka pictured with teammates after winning the World Rowing Championship in the USA Women

GV alums try out for Olympic rowing teams

Zach Sepanik
Dec 8, 2011
GVL Archive Senior Forward Brad Keough

Weekend sweep runs club hockey win streak to 14

Zach Sepanik
Dec 5, 2011
Courtesy Photo / Bob Fitzgerald Jeannette Faber in the 2010 NYC marathon

Former GV runners qualify for Olympic marathon trials

Zach Sepanik
Dec 1, 2011
Courtesy Photo / Olivia Ziegler 2011-2012 Synchronized Skating team at their Grand Valley spirit day practice

Synchronized skating club building recognition at GV

Zach Sepanik
Nov 28, 2011
Senior attackman Jack Dumsa (left) battles a defender. Dumsa was nominated as one of four finalists for the Men

National semifinal loss fuels lacrosse star

Zach Sepanik
Nov 21, 2011
GVL / Robert Mathews Freshman swimmer Milan Medo at practice.

Brother inspires Slovakian swimmer to come to U.S.

Zach Sepanik
Nov 17, 2011
GVL Archive Freshman Abby Aiken goes up for a spike during a past match.

GLIAC Tournament loss ends team’s playoff run, season

Zach Sepanik
Nov 14, 2011
GVL Archive Senior Nicole Whiddon sizes up the opponents

Lakers confident heading into GLIAC tournament

Zach Sepanik
Nov 10, 2011
GVL Archive The team listens intently to their coach during a past match.

Youthful volleyball team prepares for postseason

Zach Sepanik
Nov 3, 2011
GVL Archive Abby Aiken and Abby Ebels jump up to block a shot

GV collects pair of sweeps in Ohio

Zach Sepanik
Oct 31, 2011
Courtesy Photo / confessionofasportsjunkie.com Former GVSU athlete Nick Lawrence

Passion becomes career for former football player

Zach Sepanik
Oct 27, 2011
GVL/ Rachel Iturralde

D-II record, Senior Day help Lakers snap losing streak

Zach Sepanik
Oct 24, 2011

GV women’s golf falter in Dallas’ wind

Zach Sepanik
Oct 20, 2011
GVL Archive Freshman Christina Canepa and her teammates prepare for the return during a past match.

Volleyball goes winless in GLIAC-GLVC showcase

Zach Sepanik
Oct 17, 2011
GVL Archive Junior setter Olivia Kohler gets ready to return the volley in a past match.

Lakers prepare to take on GLVC foes

Zach Sepanik
Oct 13, 2011
Courtesy Photo/ GVSU Athletic Department Sophomore Chris Cunningham lines up a putt at a past match.

Champions

Zach Sepanik
Oct 6, 2011

Lakers drop third straight match

Zach Sepanik
Oct 3, 2011
GVL Archive Junior Chase Olsen chips a shot during a past match.

Lakers claim third at NCAA Midwest Regional

Zach Sepanik
Sep 29, 2011
GVL / Eric Coulter Senior Courtney McCotter spikes the ball against Hillsdale

GV struggles to 1-2 record over weekend

Zach Sepanik
Sep 26, 2011
GVL Archive Senior Sarah Hoffman

Lakers head east, grab first place in New York tourney

Zach Sepanik
Sep 22, 2011

Bulldogs sink Lakers in straight sets

Zach Sepanik
Sep 15, 2011
Courtesy Photo / spartannation.com Former Michigan State basketball player, Allyssa DeHaan is now a member of the Laker volleyball team

DeHaan brings size, life values to volleyball court

Zach Sepanik
Sep 8, 2011
GVL Archive Senior Nicole Whiddon and freshman Ally Simmons block the spike from their opponent at a past match.

New faces complement returning stars for GV

Zach Sepanik
Sep 1, 2011
GVL Archive Junior Eno Umoh assesses her opponents during a past match.

Lakers to enter season ranked No. 8 in nation

Zach Sepanik
Aug 29, 2011
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