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Together, Hechts find reward in growing Recreational Services

The Hechts did not expect to end up at Augustana. They first came to Augie on their own as students. Carmen Hecht grew up in the Twin Cities, coming to Augie to play volleyball. Mark Hecht spent most of his early life in Nebraska before his family moved to South

Women’s soccer prepares for postseason play

Led by a strong defense and a talented senior class, the Augustana women’s soccer team (11-1-1) approaches the remainder of its regular season with an eight-game win streak. Though the Vikings boast a number-one spot in the NSIC standings, head coach Brandon Barkus reminds his athletes not to get

Guarita kicks his way to the top

Luis Kugelmas Guarita, a junior kicker and punter on Augustana University’s football team, is making waves this year as he continues to play a huge role in his team’s wins. Unlike most players recruited for Augustana’s football team, Guarita was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and spent

Cross country teams stride toward success

The Augustana cross country teams are “hungry for success” this season. With three meets already under their belts, the runners are ready to take on their three biggest meets of the year — the NSIC conference, NCAA regionals and NCAA nationals. On Sept. 6, the teams ran at Augustana’s own

Soccer ends Viking Days with a commanding win over Upper Iowa

The Augustana women’s soccer team scored early and dominated the stat sheet as it rolled to a 2-0 win over conference opponent Upper Iowa on Sunday, Oct. 13 at Morstad Field. The win marks the Vikings’ sixth straight and moves the team to a 9-1-1 season record. The team

Guarita propels Augustana football to Viking Days win

It was snowing and 36 degrees in Kirkeby-Over Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, when sophomore kicker Luis Guarita sent a 35-yard field goal sailing through the 20 mph winds and between the uprights of the Augustana goal post. That was just enough to boost the Vikings (4-2, 4-2 NSIC) past

Men’s soccer persists for love of the game

Every member of the Augustana men’s soccer club plays solely for the love of the game. It is a voluntary position that does not come with the perks of a university team and often flies under the radar of the Augie athletic world. Despite these deterrents, the club pulls