2019 Evangel Football News
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Evangel pays Weller lunch bills, distribute hoodies
December 10, 2019SPRINGFIELD, Mo. ¬– Evangel University athletes have “upped their game” this fall with the donation of sweatshirt hoodies to all 367 students, teachers and staff at Weller Elementary School. -
Darren Jackson Named to AFCA 35 Under 35 Class
December 09, 2019WACO, Texas -- Evangel University assistant coach Darren Jackson was named to the AFCA 35 Under 35 Class as announced by the organization on Monday.
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Morton and Leeviraphan Earn NAIA All-American Accolades
December 06, 2019KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Evangel University senior, Sam Morton was named NAIA All-American Second Team while sophomore and Athanie Leeviraphan was named Honorable Mention.
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Evangel Linebacker Sam Morton Named AFCA/NAIA All-America
December 05, 2019WACO, Texas — Evangel University senior linebacker Sam Morton was named AFCA Second Team All-American Thursday.
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Morton Named Heart Defensive Player of the Year Highlighting Evangel Football All-Heart Accolades
November 18, 2019SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Evangel football senior Sam Morton highlighted a group of 12 Crusaders who earned All-Heart honors voted on by the league coaches and announced by the league office Monday.
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No. 17 Evangel Football Falls Short 28-21 in Finale at No. 15 Baker
November 16, 2019BALDWIN CITY, Kan. — A tale of two halves for the 17th-ranked Evangel football team saw No. 15 Baker rally 28-21 to hold off the Crusaders in the Heart South Division regular-season finale.
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Five Crusader Football Student-Athletes Voted CoSIDA Academic All-District
November 14, 2019SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Five Evangel University football players were named CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team on Thursday as the organization recognized the student-athletes for both excellence on the field and in the classroom.
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No. 17 Evangel Heads to No. 15 Baker with Playoff Berth and Heart South Title on The Line
November 13, 2019SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – For a third consecutive season, the 17th-ranked Evangel Crusaders and 15th-ranked Baker Wildcats will meet in the regular-season finale for the Heart South Division Championship and a berth to the NAIA Postseason Playoffs.
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Seven Turnovers Cost No. 9 Evangel at Central Methodist
November 09, 2019FAYETTE, Mo. — Seven turnovers by the No. 9 Evangel football team doomed the Crusaders in a 42-7 upset at Central Methodist on SaturdayFAYETTE, Mo. — Seven turnovers by the No. 9 Evangel football team doomed the Crusaders in a 42-7 upset at Central Methodist on Saturday.
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No. 9 Evangel Football Continues Playoff Push Saturday at Central Methodist
November 05, 2019SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The 9th-ranked Evangel football team continues its push for the NAIA Playoffs Saturday when it heads to Central Methodist for a Heart South Division matchup.
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Sam Morton Named Heart Defensive Player of the Week for Third Time This Season
November 04, 2019KANSAS CITY, Mo. – For the third time this season Evangel University senior, Sam Morton, was named the Heart of America Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week announced by the league on Monday.
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Seniors Help Propel No. 9 Evangel Football to Senior Day Win, 23-17, vs Missouri Valley
November 02, 2019OZARK, Mo. — A big second half saw the 9th-ranked Evangel football team rally back for a 23-17 win Saturday on Senior Day over Missouri Valley.
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9th-Ranked Evangel Football Hosts Missouri Valley Saturday for Senior Day
October 30, 2019SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The 9th-ranked Evangel football team returns to Tiger Stadium in Ozark Saturday looking to make a final push to the postseason against Missouri Valley. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
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Cameron Hardesty Earns Second Consecutive Heart Offensive Player of the Week
October 28, 2019KANSAS CITY, Mo. — For the second consecutive week, Evangel football senior Cameron Hardesty was named the Heart Conference Offensive Player of the Week announced by the league office on Monday.
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Evangel Football Climbs to No. 9 in Latest AFCA/NAIA Top 25
October 28, 2019KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Evangel football team moved up on spot in the top 10 Monday afternoon to No. 9 in the latest AFCA/NAIA Coaches Top 25 Poll released by the organization.
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No. 10 Evangel Football Dominates on Road at MidAmerica Nazarene
October 26, 2019OLATHE, Kan. — Another dominating performance from the 10th-ranked Evangel football team Saturday afternoon saw the Crusaders seal a 34-10 Heart South Division victory.
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10th-Ranked Evangel Football Renews Rivalry at MidAmerica Nazarene Saturday
October 23, 2019SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The 10th-ranked Evangel football team heads back on the road Saturday for a Heart South Division rivalry meeting at MidAmerica Nazarene for a 2 p.m. kickoff.
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Cameron Hardesty Named Heart Offensive Player of the Week
October 21, 2019KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Senior Cameron Hardesty was named the Heart Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Monday announced by the league office.
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Evangel Football Makes Jump into Top 10 of AFCA/NAIA Coaches Poll
October 21, 2019KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Evangel football jumped into the top 10 of the AFCA/NAIA Coaches Top 25 Poll on Monday at No. 10 as released by the organization.
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No. 16 Evangel Football Locks Down No. 5 Benedictine in 35-21 South Division Win
October 19, 2019OZARK, Mo. -- A smothering defensive performance saw the No. 16 Evangel football team knock off 5th-ranked Benedictine, 35-21, Saturday in Heart South Division action.
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No. 16 Evangel Hosts No. 5 Benedictine Saturday in Heart South Showdown
October 16, 2019SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The 16th-ranked Evangel football team enters Heart South Division play Saturday against 5th-ranked Benedictine in the Heart Conference Game of the Week.
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Morton and Biffert Named Jimmy John's Student-Athletes of the Month
October 07, 2019SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Evangel University Athletic Department has announced Sam Morton of Crusader football and Bianca Biffert of Crusader women's soccer are the September recipients of the Jimmy John's Student-Athletes of the Month.
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Evangel Football Inches Back Up to No. 17 in AFCA/NAIA Top 25
October 07, 2019KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Evangel football team inched up one spot to No. 17 Monday afternoon in the latest NAIA/AFCA Coaches' Top 25 Poll released by the organizations.
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Justice Webber Earns Heart Special Teams Player of the Week Honors
October 07, 2019KANSAS CITY, Mo. – For the fourth consecutive week, an Evangel football player earned Player of the Week honors as freshman kicker Justice Webber earned Special Teams honors on Monday as announced by the league office.
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No. 18 Evangel Football Makes Statement in 65-0 Homecoming Shutout vs Graceland
October 05, 2019OZARK, Mo. – A dominant team performance from the 18th-ranked Evangel football team saw the Crusaders post their second shutout of the season 65-0 against Graceland on Saturday afternoon.
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No. 18 Evangel Football Hosts Graceland Saturday in Homecoming Matchup
October 02, 2019SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The No. 18 Evangel football team returns home Saturday for its annual Homecoming contest against Graceland University at Tiger Stadium in Ozark.
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Sam Morton Earns Second Heart Defensive Player of the Week Honor
September 30, 2019KANSAS CITY, Mo. – For the second time this season Evangel University senior, Sam Morton, was named the Heart of America Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week announced by the league on Monday.
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Evangel Falls to No. 18 in NAIA Top 25
September 30, 2019KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After a Top 25 thriller on Saturday that saw Evangel fall by four on the road at No. 7 Grand View, the NAIA Coaches Poll responded moving the Crusaders to No. 18.
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No. 12 Evangel Heads to No. 7 Grand View Saturday for Top 25 Showdown on ESPN3
September 28, 2019SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The 12th-ranked Evangel football team prepares for the third trip to Iowa in four weeks with a top 25 showdown at Grand View.
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No. 7 Grand View Outlasts No. 12 Evangel football in Top 25 Thriller, 32-28
September 28, 2019DES MOINES, Iowa – A 27-yard touchdown strike with 1:08 left in the game by 7th-ranked Grand View handed the 12th-ranked Evangel football team its first loss of the season 32-28.
