The KnightShift Podcast
Debuting in Episode #283 on June 3, 2021, I have been held correspondent and host roles on the Knight Shift podcast ever since.
About Me:
I am a graduate student at the University of Central Florida in the DeVos Sport Business Management Program. I graduated from the University of Central Florida in the spring of 2023 with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a minor in sport business management. I am also a writer for SB Nation's Black and Gold Banneret. While I lean towards the world of sports, a good story can be found anywhere. I hope my writing and storytelling skills may help people learn more about the world around them.
My Latest Work
Women’s Soccer Earns Statement Win Over #24 Georgia
The UCF Knights Women’s Soccer team marked an early Senior Knight with a statement victory over #24 Georgia, 2-0.
Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 UCF Cross Country Team
Youth returns to the UCF Knights Cross Country team.
Cross Country coach Bryan Harmon will lead UCF on a new path to the Big 12 Championship, where it will seek improvement from its double-digit finish debut.
So, here’s everything you need to know about the Knights for 2024.
Cross Country coach Bryan Harmon will lead UCF on a new path to the Big 12 Championship, where it will seek improvement from its double-digit finish debut.
So, here’s everything you need to know about the Knights for 2024.
2024 UCF Football Position Preview: Linebackers
If there was any position group that was the most pressing need for the UCF Knights to upgrade over this past offseason, it was the linebackers.
Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 UCF Men’s Soccer Team
The UCF Knights Men’s Soccer team added another contender for the Sun Belt Conference title in 2023.
The Knights had the makings of a historic season, but a losing streak in the late stages brought their season to an unexpected early end.
The Knights had the makings of a historic season, but a losing streak in the late stages brought their season to an unexpected early end.
Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 UCF Women’s Soccer Team
As is tradition, the UCF Knights Women’s Soccer team ushers in the athletic year as the first squad on campus to begin regular season play.
UCF Gains Two Olympic Medalist alums in Paris
When the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris began on July 26, the University of Central Florida called two of its alums Olympic medalists.
2024 UCF Position Preview: The Running Backs
An already potent UCF Knights rushing attack has more mouths to feed for the 2024 season.
Strokes of Excellence: Julie Poulsen Creates Olympic Wake For UCF Rowing
UCF Rowing Makes Olympics Debut in Paris with Pair of Alums
Firsts only happen once.
No matter who might repeat your feat in the years ahead, nothing can remove the accolade of being the first. This is the position that a pair of former UCF rowers, and a former UCF women’s soccer player, find themselves in at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France.
No matter who might repeat your feat in the years ahead, nothing can remove the accolade of being the first. This is the position that a pair of former UCF rowers, and a former UCF women’s soccer player, find themselves in at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France.
UCF Rugby Players Competing in Paris for Team USA
It is not long before the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics get underway.
However, before the boats sail the Seine for the opening ceremony, a UCF Knights alum will hit the field to begin his and his team’s quest for a medal.
However, before the boats sail the Seine for the opening ceremony, a UCF Knights alum will hit the field to begin his and his team’s quest for a medal.
Pair of UCF Pitchers Selected in MLB Draft
Two former UCF Knights pitchers heard their names called on Tuesday, the final day of the 2024 MLB Draft.
Najer Victor and Chase Centala are the 125th and 126th overall players in program history to be selected, per the program’s record book.
Najer Victor and Chase Centala are the 125th and 126th overall players in program history to be selected, per the program’s record book.
Baseball’s Season Ends in Tallahassee NCAA Regional Final
Three Florida teams entered Tallahassee’s Dick Howser Stadium on Sunday, but only one could advance to the Super Regionals.
While the UCF Knights Baseball team made it further in an NCAA Regional than it has in over a decade, getting a 5-2 win over Stetson in the afternoon to get to the regional final, it was once again beaten by Florida State in the regional final, putting a wrap on the 2024 season.
While the UCF Knights Baseball team made it further in an NCAA Regional than it has in over a decade, getting a 5-2 win over Stetson in the afternoon to get to the regional final, it was once again beaten by Florida State in the regional final, putting a wrap on the 2024 season.
Baseball Falls to Florida State, Drops to Elimination Game
The UCF Knights baseball team now has its back against the wall at the Tallahassee Regional, falling to Florida State on Saturday night, 5-2, to drop to an elimination game at noon the following day.
Baseball Gets First NCAA Win Since 2012
The droughts are over.
Not only did the UCF Knights Baseball team play in its first NCAA Tournament game since 2017, but thanks to their 8-7 victory over Alabama on Friday night, it has earned its first NCAA Tournament win since 2012.
Not only did the UCF Knights Baseball team play in its first NCAA Tournament game since 2017, but thanks to their 8-7 victory over Alabama on Friday night, it has earned its first NCAA Tournament win since 2012.
KNIGHTSHIFT PODCAST: UCF Baseball Big 12 Tournament Preview
On this edition of KnightShift, Bryson and Eric start with a look ahead to the UCF Knights’ first-ever Big 12 Baseball Tournament trip at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, where the Knights are the 8th seed.
Keys for UCF Baseball’s Big 12 Tournament Debut
Projections indicate that the UCF Knights Baseball team is on track to make its first NCAA Tournament since 2017.
KNIGHTSHIFT PODCAST: NCAA Softball Regional Preview
On this edition of KnightShift, Bryson Turner, Eric Lopez, Jake Ferraro, and newcomer (and photographer extraordinaire) Brenna Johnson are at the helm, and they start with the UCF Knights Softball team making it as an at-large to the NCAA Softball Tournament, and heading to the Tallahassee Regional with Auburn, Florida State, and Chattanooga.
KNIGHTSHIFT PODCAST: Slight Change in Schedule
On this edition of KnightShift, Kyle Nash and Bryson Turner close the book on the UCF Knights Men’s Tennis and Women’s Golf teams after their postseason appearances, preview the Baseball team’s final home series of the season against Texas, and analyze the recent moves on UCF Football’s long-term non-conference schedule.
UCF Softball Preps For Big 12 Tournament Debut
The UCF Knights Softball team is in Oklahoma City this week for its first Big 12 Conference Tournament.
The Banneret’s Eric Lopez and Bryson Turner break down the Big 12 Conference’s honors, which were released Wednesday morning, the 5-seed Knights’ matchup with 4-seed Baylor in the quarterfinals, and the rest of the bracket.
The Banneret’s Eric Lopez and Bryson Turner break down the Big 12 Conference’s honors, which were released Wednesday morning, the 5-seed Knights’ matchup with 4-seed Baylor in the quarterfinals, and the rest of the bracket.
Knight Cap: Women’s Golf and Men’s Tennis Going Dancing
This past week of UCF Knights sports saw several teams learn their postseason fate while two more teams prepare for their Big 12 Championship debuts.
Plus, we give you our Knights of the Week and Play of the Week in this edition of Knight Cap on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Plus, we give you our Knights of the Week and Play of the Week in this edition of Knight Cap on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
2024 NFL Draft Profile: WR Javon Baker
Ever since he ran his final route in a UCF Knights uniform, wide receiver Javon Baker steadily amassed his draft stock. The Alabama transfer has caught scouts off guard as his playmaking ability exhibited in Orlando continued to translate against defenders from around the nation.
Baseball Enters Top 25 After Taking Third Consecutive Series
The UCF Knights baseball team has entered the Top 25 for the first time post-pandemic after its third consecutive series win, taking two of three against Texas Tech.
Knight Cap: Rayniah Jones Clinches Second Olympic Trial Bid
This past week of UCF Knights sports saw teams make waves on the national stage and one team perhaps turning its fortunes around.
Plus, we give you our Knight of the Week and Play of the Week in this edition of Knight Cap on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
Plus, we give you our Knight of the Week and Play of the Week in this edition of Knight Cap on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
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