{"id":376,"date":"2023-10-15T22:45:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-15T22:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/?p=376"},"modified":"2023-10-15T22:45:10","modified_gmt":"2023-10-15T22:45:10","slug":"hilltop-sports-report-13-moments-from-13-episodes-part-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/2023\/10\/15\/hilltop-sports-report-13-moments-from-13-episodes-part-two\/","title":{"rendered":"Hilltop Sports Report: 13 Moments from 13 Episodes (Part Two)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Focusing on highlights from the podcast&#8217;s last six episodes<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Picking up right where <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/2023\/10\/15\/hilltop-sports-report-13-moments-from-13-episodes-part-one\/\">Part One<\/a> left off, here are some highlights from the last six episodes of the Hilltop Sports Report podcast. These stretch of episodes began with Cornell\u2019s Sports Information Director Kerry Kahl and ended with women\u2019s soccer captain Elissafe Moreno. Hope you enjoy reliving these moments, and as always &#8211; tune in to <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/podcast\/\">the podcast<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Part Two: Episodes 8-13<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Episode 8: Cornell Rams Sports Information (Guest: Kerry Kahl)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/Kerry-Kahl-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/Kerry-Kahl-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/Kerry-Kahl-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/Kerry-Kahl-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/Kerry-Kahl-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/Kerry-Kahl-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/Kerry-Kahl-850x567.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>No matter the Cornell Rams home athletic event, Kerry Kahl is likely there (Image credit: cornellrams.com)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Release Date: April 26, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cornellrams.com\/staff-directory\/kerry-kahl\/249\">Kerry Kahl<\/a> is the do-everything man in Cornell Rams athletic administration, working with the college over the past sixteen years. Kahl and Cornell Rams game days are synonymous with each other, neither one is generally without the other. He has served as the Sports Information Director at Cornell since 2007. Attempting to describe every single thing that Kahl does would be a fool\u2019s errand: the list goes on and on. Put simply: there would be no game days on the Hilltop without Kerry Kahl, he is critically important to our operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Highlight:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While working at Cornell\u2019s athletic events is Kerry Kahl\u2019s pastime, he does not lose perspective on the importance of his life outside of work. Kahl has two teenage children who are active in sports, and he prioritizes spending time with them in their youth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFamily has always been the number one priority for me,\u201d Kahl stated. \u201cI thank the administration, Jeff Meeker, the coaches, the student workers, everybody involved when I can&#8217;t be at Cornell events. There are multiple conflicts throughout the year where my children are competing, and I&#8217;m their coach. So that&#8217;s a juggling act that we somehow always make work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kahl\u2019s voice caught several times during this section of the episode, displaying his emotion. This was a powerful moment, showcasing just how much Kerry loves his children and values his role in their childhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Episode 9: Cornell Rams Administration and Volleyball (Guest: Jeff Meeker)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/Jeff-Meeker-HSP-Review-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Jeff Meeker acknowledging the crowd prior to a Cornell home 2022 volleyball game.\" class=\"wp-image-397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/Jeff-Meeker-HSP-Review-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/Jeff-Meeker-HSP-Review-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/Jeff-Meeker-HSP-Review-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/Jeff-Meeker-HSP-Review-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/Jeff-Meeker-HSP-Review.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>The G.O.A.T. Ram himself, Jeff Meeker (Image credit: cornellrams.com)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Release Date: May 10, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn\u2019t room in this Hilltop Sports Report episode breakdown to list all of <a href=\"https:\/\/cornellrams.com\/sports\/volleyball\/roster\/coaches\/jeff-meeker\/544\">Jeff Meeker<\/a>\u2019s positive achievements. (<a href=\"https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/2023\/10\/11\/the-success-of-jeff-meeker\/\">Our article<\/a> detailing his success would be a better place for that.) Meeker has been the head coach for Cornell Rams volleyball for the past twenty-two seasons, garnering the most victories of any coach in the college\u2019s history. Not just in Cornell volleyball, but in any sport in Cornell history. Additionally, Jeff Meeker has been <a href=\"https:\/\/cornellrams.com\/news\/2023\/1\/6\/general-meeker-named-cornells-director-of-athletics.aspx\">full-time Director of Athletics<\/a> for Cornell College since January 2023. Put simply, Meeker is a legendary figure and a delight to have on the podcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Highlight:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the incredible successes of Cornell Rams volleyball under Meeker, <a href=\"https:\/\/cornellrams.com\/news\/2022\/10\/26\/volleyball-perfect-10-rams-continue-mwc-title-streak.aspx\">ten consecutive<\/a> regular season conference championships are at the forefront. Meeker\u2019s perspective on the program\u2019s achievements was an honest and proud one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGreat players, a little bit of luck, and a lot of hard work,\u201d Meeker described. \u201cIn terms of consecutive championships, we don&#8217;t ever view it that way. We&#8217;re not trying to win our tenth straight championship. We&#8217;re trying to win the championship this year. We&#8217;ve needed help with that a couple of times, needed the right other team to beat someone to win it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What about the personalities of athletes on his teams?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve just got great kids,\u201d Meeker continued. \u201cThey\u2019re here for the right reasons. They work really hard in the classroom. They&#8217;re great teammates, first and foremost, and I would attribute a lot of our success to that, they work hard\u2026and they&#8217;re pretty good at volleyball, too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cornell Rams volleyball is currently in a dynastic run, and fans should soak up every moment. This is truly a golden age of the program, all thanks to head coach Jeff Meeker. Similarly, with Meeker at the helm of the athletic department, the Rams are in excellent hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Episode 10: Cornell Rams Football (Guest: John Smith)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/John-Smith-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"John Smith evades pressure from the Beloit defensive line in 2022. \" class=\"wp-image-401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/John-Smith-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/John-Smith-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/John-Smith-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/John-Smith-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/John-Smith.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>From student manager to first-string quarterback, John Smith has worked every step of the way (Image credit: cornellrams.com)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Release Date: August 30, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the first episode of the 2023-24 athletic season, the Hilltop Sports Report dove right into the sport followed closely in the fall by fans: football. The quarterback position for the Rams in 2023 was a bit of a question mark, having played three in the previous season: Denver Wilson, Jordan Modrynski, and <a href=\"https:\/\/cornellrams.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/john-smith\/5703\">John Smith<\/a>. Both Wilson and Modrynski departed the program prior to the 2023 season, which meant that Smith became the man for the job. Smith offered a great preview of the upcoming season, in addition to sharing his inspiring story about the first-string quarterback role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Highlight:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>John Smith\u2019s freshman season was in 2020, the season which was canceled by COVID-19 precautions. Because of the lack of games, Smith quit the football team. \u201cIt felt like I was just counting the days, instead of making the days count,\u201d Smith recalled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After quitting the team, Smith did a lot of reflecting and found that he missed the game. He spoke with head coach <a href=\"https:\/\/cornellrams.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/coaches\/dan-pifer\/683\">Dan Pifer<\/a> about potentially returning to the team. Pifer didn\u2019t let him off the hook, informing him that he had to work his way back. Smith spent time as a student manager before returning to the roster. He spent time as a third-string quarterback, then second-string, and was thrust into the starting role when Modrynski and Wilson were injured in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI paid my dues by being a manager,\u201d Smith declared. \u201cEvery day being around the football team, whether it was a manager or as a player, that feeling of being around the football team was just great. I love this and I&#8217;m glad that I came back because walking away was definitely the wrong idea.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, in 2023, the job is Smith\u2019s, and he has started all six games under center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Episode 11: Cornell Rams Volleyball (Guest: Ilah Perez-Johnson)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/IPJ-101523-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Ilah Perez-Johnson waves to the crowd during starting lineups prior to the Rams' October 7 match in Mount Vernon.\" class=\"wp-image-405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/IPJ-101523-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/IPJ-101523-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/IPJ-101523-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/IPJ-101523-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/IPJ-101523-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/IPJ-101523-850x567.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Standout Ilah Perez-Johnson has led the Rams throughout her career (Image credit: cornellrams.com)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Release Date: September 6, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing quite like volleyball season on the Hilltop, the excitement and buzz around campus are rarely matched. Senior <a href=\"https:\/\/cornellrams.com\/sports\/volleyball\/roster\/ilah-perez-johnson\/5531\">Ilah Perez-Johnson<\/a> has been terrific in each of her four seasons at Cornell, and was projected in the preseason to make a huge jump this season. Perez-Johnson was an <a href=\"https:\/\/cornellrams.com\/news\/2022\/11\/15\/volleyball-light-perez-johnson-honored-on-avca-all-america-teams.aspx\">AVCA All-American<\/a> honorable mention in 2022 and currently leads the Rams in many statistical categories in 2023. It was interesting to once again dive into the philosophy of Jeff Meeker, and what exactly sets him apart from the rest. Perez-Johnson attested to this, what Meeker does is truly special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Highlight:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A huge impactor in Cornell Rams volleyball\u2019s success has been its family-oriented culture. \u201cAll of us, we see Coach Meeker as like a Dad,\u201d Perez-Johnon explained. \u201cHe actually mentioned in practice last week: you guys all care about each other so much. We&#8217;re like sisters. So really, we see this team as one big family.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When hearing about Coach Meeker and the culture, one can\u2019t help but become a believer. The results speak for themselves, and the off-the-court chemistry is one to anyone strive for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Episode 12: Cornell Rams Men\u2019s Soccer (Guest: Will Bickel)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/Will-Bickel.jpg\" alt=\"Will Bickel surveys the Lawrence attack during the Rams' home match against the Vikings on September 30, 2023\" class=\"wp-image-408\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;width:839px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/Will-Bickel.jpg 720w, https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/Will-Bickel-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Previously the goalkeeper for the Rams, Will Bickel has transitioned nicely to a back line role in 2023 (Image credit: cornellrams.com)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Release Date: September 13, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuing the preview of various fall sports at Cornell, Episode 12 featured men\u2019s soccer co-captain <a href=\"https:\/\/cornellrams.com\/sports\/mens-soccer\/roster\/will-bickel\/6020\">Will Bickel<\/a>. Bickel played as a goalkeeper in his first two seasons on the Hilltop, but the emergence of Dutch goalkeeper <a href=\"https:\/\/cornellrams.com\/sports\/mens-soccer\/roster\/floris-huiskers\/6024\">Floris Huiskers<\/a> necessitated a position change. The interview displayed Bickel\u2019s great attitude about the game, and how he accepted the shift in roles without complaint. Bickel is a perfect role model as co-captain on the 2023 squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Highlight:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a high level of scrutiny that captains must face, and Bickel understands this. \u201cI think the biggest thing about being a captain is just paying attention to the details,\u201d Bickel described. \u201cEveryone is watching what you do regardless of whether or not you want them to. Really just paying attention to the small details, because that&#8217;s what&#8217;s going to take us to the next level.&nbsp; It\u2019s those really small things, I think. It&#8217;s not always the big picture. That&#8217;s the most important, all the small things that add up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A great perspective from the captain, one that has resulted in success on the pitch. Bickel and the Rams are off to a 3-1 start in Midwest Conference play, currently sitting in second place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Episode 13: Cornell Rams Women\u2019s Soccer (Guest: Elissafe Moreno)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/Ely-Episode-13-Teaser-Website.jpg\" alt=\"Elissafe Moreno advances the ball in a 2023 Cornell women's soccer home match.\" class=\"wp-image-416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/Ely-Episode-13-Teaser-Website.jpg 720w, https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/10\/2023\/10\/Ely-Episode-13-Teaser-Website-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Junior Elissafe Moreno has stepped into a co-captain role on the women&#8217;s soccer team (Image credit: cornellrams.com)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Release Date: September 20, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Cornell Rams women\u2019s soccer season underway, the most recent episode of the Hilltop Sports Report featured co-captain <a href=\"https:\/\/cornellrams.com\/sports\/womens-soccer\/roster\/elissafe-moreno\/5719\">Elissafe Moreno<\/a>. The insight from Moreno was quite valuable, providing a peak into how hard the team has been working this season. While the wins haven\u2019t followed suit, Cornell women\u2019s soccer has a great leadership team with Moreno and <a href=\"https:\/\/cornellrams.com\/sports\/womens-soccer\/roster\/amelia-brown\/5712\">Amelia Brown<\/a>. In other words, the right things are valued and a good support system is in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Highlight:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elissafe Moreno expanded on the role of leadership on the team. \u201cWhether it&#8217;s on the field or off the field, we have each other&#8217;s back,\u201d Moreno explained. \u201cIt is amazing to have that support. Our motto for this season is: I Can, You Can, We Can. So if I can do this, you can do this. If you can do this, we can all do this.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only is this a great mantra to incorporate for on-the-field situations, but it is applicable to life outside of sports. With Elissafe Moreno, the Rams women\u2019s soccer team is set up for overall success, not just during matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>More Reports from the Hilltop<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Episode 14 of the Hilltop Sports Report, featuring cross country, is scheduled to be released on Wednesday, October 18th. Be sure to tune in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more about Jeff Meeker, read our article about his incredible success: <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/2023\/10\/11\/the-success-of-jeff-meeker\/\">https:\/\/digitalwriting.cornellcollege.edu\/hilltop-sports-report\/2023\/10\/11\/the-success-of-jeff-meeker\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow us on Instagram: @hilltopsportsreport&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow us on X\/Twitter: @hilltopsports_&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Focusing on highlights from the podcast&#8217;s last six episodes Picking up right where Part 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