MEET BLAZER! New Mascot Ignites Trailblazer Spirit


NGU introduced “Blazer” as the official mascot in October. After unveiling the Trailblazer mascot in April, and officially launching it June 15, the university decided on the perfect name. “Blazer, a red fox, is native to the school’s area, described as clever, resourceful and wise, tenacious and brave, adaptive to its ever-changing environment and continually exploring its expansive territory. These qualities reflect the school’s heritage, its present community, and the future it strives to achieve,” said Lamont Sullivan, senior associate vice president for alumni engagement and athletics development. The announcement of the new mascot was the culmination of a process that


spanned several years. A task force led by athletics and comprised of members from across campus, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, NGU board and administration, assessed the institution’s current and former mascots, and a unanimous recommendation was made to engage a consultant to assist with the identification and development of a new mascot.


“We are so excited that ‘Blazer’ will represent our college spirit and pride,” said NGU President Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr. “It is a name that embodies the energy, enthusiasm, and mission that defines NGU.”


The mascot’s image has already been


incorporated into the college’s branding and marketing materials. The mascot’s official uniform, which will be used at public events and sporting activities, was revealed to the campus community at Homecoming 2024.


Volleyball Finishes Strong The North Greenville women’s


volleyball team wrapped up its 2024 season with a loss in the Conference Carolinas Tournament to the Valkyries of Converse University. North Greenville ended with an 18-14 record and 14-4 record in conference play. The Trailblazers took a share of the Northwest Division with Converse and made an appearance in the Conference Carolinas Tournament for the 13th consecutive season.


Women’s Cross Country Makes History


For the first time in school history, the NGU women’s soccer team claimed the Conference Carolinas Cross Country Championship. Finishing with a total of 43 points in the conference championships, the team broke a school record with a new team average of 22:56 for the 6k. Head Coach Cameron Stober also won the Women’s Coach of the Year Award.


“To finally win a conference title as a team means so much,” Stober said. “To do it with the group that we did it with makes it even better. We knew going into this season that this was the most talented group of women we’ve ever had. But we also knew that there were other really talented teams in our conference. Converse and UNC Penbroke have put forth really strong women’s teams over the past few years, so we knew that a conference title would be a battle.”


Anna Fiddelke was North Greenville’s representative in the 2024 All-Conference Carolinas teams as she was named to the second team. Fiddelke placed seventh in conference play in hitting percentage, posting a .315 percentage.


All Conference Honors The North Greenville men’s soccer


team saw four selections to the 2024 Conference Carolinas All-Conference teams. Two Trailblazers, goalkeeper Ricardo Marques and forward Renan Macuglia were named Second Team while midfielder Vinicius Silva and defender Matteo Galeotti were named Third Team.


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