Campus Life, News, Photo, Sports / April 15, 2026 From Risk to Reward: Mustangs Crowned National Champions in Historic NCA Debut

By Jesus Flores  Just months ago, the Morningside University cheer team made a choice that many considered a gamble: leaving the comfort of the NAIA to compete on the biggest stage in cheerleading. This past weekend, that gamble gained them a national title.  The Mustangs are officially the NCA National Champions for the Intermediate Small...

Campus Life, News, Sports / March 9, 2026 From NAIA To NCA: The Risk That Could Redefine Mustang Cheer 

By Jesus Flores – The Mustangs cheer team were coming off one of the strongest years in program history, finishing in the top three in the GPAC and earning their place among the top teams. The team’s culture has elevated, alongside their confidence.  When they announced they would be leaving the NAIA competition to join...

News, Sports / February 23, 2026 Spring Sports Media Day Recap

By Gabriel Schreck — As spring approaches, Morningside’s sports programs are entering their seasons with confidence built on growth, depth, and strong team culture. Across every sport, both coaches and athletes emphasized preparation, belief in one another, and continued improvement. Men’s & Women’s Golf:  Head coach Nick Wanderscheid highlighted progress across both programs, noting that...

News, Sports / January 30, 2026 Midseason Checkup: Can Morningside Basketball make a tournament run?

By Gabriel Schreck – With roughly three-quarters of the season complete, the Morningside men’s and women’s basketball teams are beginning to establish their direction heading into postseason play. The men currently sit at 15–5 overall and 12–1 in GPAC play, while the women hold an 11–10 overall record and are 6–9 in conference action. Much...

News, Sports / January 30, 2026 Inside MSide Track & Field: Head Coach Frank Wallace, Keeping it Real 

By Lynx Gregoire – Head Track & Field Coach Frank Wallace describes his team’s culture as “fun–but not normal fun.” It’s a culture built on working hard, grinding together, and pushing through challenges as a unit.  The team’s goals this season include moving up in the conference, but more importantly, becoming the best version of...

Campus Life, News, Sports / January 16, 2026 Senior Leadership in Athletics

By: Maron Guimarães – Seniors play an important role in Morningside athletics, both on and off the court and field. With years of experience behind them, senior athletes help guide their teams through leadership, responsibility, and example. For many teams, seniors are looked at as role models. Natan Luiz Alves, a senior on the volleyball...

Campus Life, Morningside People, News, Sports / November 21, 2025 Pre-Game Rituals: The Superstitions Behind Morningside Athletics

By Maron Guimarães– Whether it’s listening to a certain song, repeating the same warm-up, or saying a quick prayer, every athlete has that one thing they have to do before a game. These small rituals have become a major part of game day for many Morningside athletes. For some players, music is the key to...

News, Sports / October 29, 2025 The Mustangs Gallop Toward Second Place in the GPAC

By Diego Ocando – With one game left in the regular season, the Morningside Mustangs are in their best form of the year,  just when it matters most. Last Saturday, the team galloped to a 5–1 road victory over Doane, extending their unbeaten streak to four matches, with three wins in that stretch. Now, the...

News, Sports / October 28, 2025 Morningside Women’s Soccer Clinches GPAC Title

By Keyera Harmon – this win, Morningside now sits at the top of the conference standings with the most points, locking in the GPAC title no matter what happens next. The win also means an automatic qualification for nationals, marking a huge milestone for the program. The team’s current record sits at 8-1-1, and they’ll...

Sports / October 14, 2025 Morningside Pushing Forward in GPAC Season

Photo by John Lundula (@lundulaflicks)  By Diego Ocando – The Morningside men’s soccer team continues its GPAC journey sitting in fifth place in the conference standings with a 2-2-1 record (4-6-1 overall). After a scoreless draw against Dordt this past Wednesday, the Mustangs remain determined to finish strong as they enter the second half of...

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Photo: National track and field qualifiers

  Pictured are the members of the Morningside College track & field team that qualified for NAIA nationals. They start competing today, February 28 through Saturday, March 2. Front Row (L-R): Jen Petsche, Shelby Hall, Caitlin Casey, Hailee Heitkamp, Breanna Mathes, Mckenzie Reece, and Neeia Cooperwood. Back Row (L-R): Head Coach David Nash, Jay Welp,…

Mustangs begin post-season Wednesday
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Mustangs begin post-season Wednesday

By Caitlin Casey–After a 79-63 win over Hastings on Saturday the women’s basketball team will face off with Hastings again this coming Wednesday in post-season play. The Mustangs finished the regular season with a record of 25-4.  The win over Hastings gave the Mustangs an outright GPAC title, rather than having to share it with Concordia.  Overall…

Reece is headed to nationals
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Reece is headed to nationals

By Cassie Burnside–The Morningside Track and Field team competed in their last regular season indoor meet last weekend. Many athletes achieved personal bests.  McKenzie Reece was one of them.  Not only did Reece win the 1000-meter run with a time of 2:59.83, but this also qualified her for the national track meet.  In the track…

Mathes Excels at Husker Invite
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Mathes Excels at Husker Invite

By Cassie Burnside–Last weekend, the Morningside College Track and Field team sent four athletes to compete at the NCAA Division 1 Husker invite in Lincoln, Nebraska. Breanna Mathes, Taylor Chapman, Monte Larsen, and Neeia Cooperwood all competed. One of the performances that stood out was from Mathes. The senior from Cherokee, IA competed in the…

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