Massimino brings legend, voice to Warner Saturday Jan 7, 2009
"In typical Massimino fashion, he said there was one thing in particular that clinched his decision to return courtside. My wife said it was OK, he observed.He actually already had a retirement home on the state s east coast, living near such hoop legends as Billy Cunningham and Chuck Daly, when he decided Northwood was right for him. They re all friends of mine from Philadelphia, Massimino added. They think I m crazy. While many fans remember Villanova s 66-64 win over Georgetown to win the... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Heath takes over Webber tennis, again Jan 7, 2009
Bill Heath has taken over the reigns of the men s and women s tennis teams at Webber International University, in Babson Park, the school announced this week. This will be Heath s third stint as head coach of the Warriors tennis program. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Webber bowlers make history with tournament win Jan 4, 2009
Published: Saturday, January 3, 2009 11:08 AM EST The Webber International University team made college bowling history by winning a major Tier 1 event as a first-year program, taking top honors in the recent Nittany Lion Kegler Classic held Dec. 29 and 30 in New Jersey. This is the team's first ever title for the first year local college bowling program. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Lady Warriors grab first league triumph Dec 11, 2008
Published: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 11:09 AM EST Sophomore Ciara Carter's 27 points helped the Webber International University Lady Warriors earn their first conference victory of the season, defeating the Savannah College of Art and Design Bees 63-57 on Saturday after a harsh loss the night before. The Lady Warriors (5-2 overall, TSC 1-1) came into the first half determined to pick themselves up from their previous loss. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Lady Warriors head to volleyball nationals Nov 22, 2008
Webber International University will be traveling to Mobile, Alabama, were they will play hosted by the 20th ranked University of Mobile tonight at 7:30 p.m.. Webber will be making their first appearance at the NAIA national tournament, after defeating Embry-Riddle University of Daytona Beach, 3-0 in The Sun Conference Tournament. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Webber finishes football season 3-8 Nov 22, 2008
Published: Saturday, November 22, 2008 6:41 AM EST Webber International University s football team played their last game of the season last Saturday, against the Tigers of Savannah State University, falling 24-7 to end their season with a 3-8 record. Greg Sneed led the Warriors with five rushes for 45 yards and Rupert Webley added 13 rushes for 37 yards and one touchdown. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Lady Warriors end soccer season Nov 16, 2008
Three players from Webber International University have been honored by The Sun Conference by being named to the 2008 Second Team All-Conference squad ... The Webber International University men's basketball team added another win to their season against the Bulldogs of Tennessee Wesleyan College with a score of 75-58 in action last weekend. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Sedlak looking forward to FSU Nov 8, 2008
The Florida Tech women's basketball team will play its final exhibition game tonight at 7 against Webber International University. "Webber will pose a nice challenge for us; they have good guards and are very big in the post," Panthers coach John Reynolds said in a release. (Florida Today)
Jacksonville 51, Webber International 7 Oct 10, 2008
- Freshman quarterback Josh McGregor threw three touchdown passes and backup Erik Stepelton threw another as Jacksonville University rolled past Webber International University 51-7 for a homecoming win Thursday. McGregor ended his night midway through the third quarter after the Division I-AA Dolphins (3-3) built a 35-0 lead. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Greenholly leading to good places Sep 14, 2008
Ellis says this success is good for the current kids on the block - such as his son, Matt, who is attending Webber International University on a football scholarship and wants to be a lawyer. So what's next on Greenholly Drive. (Florida Times-Union)
OCC recruits Grinestaff and Sy named to H&R All-County team Jun 26, 2008
Warren Militello (Flora McKendree College), Troy Ellis (Massillon, Ohio Tennessee Wesleyan College in Athens) and Shawn Mayhew (Ontario, Canada Webber International University in Babson Park, Fla. are all headed to NAIA schools. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Ojeda will get his kicks indoors for AIFA’s Wildcats Mar 30, 2008
In college he played at Central Florida and Webber International University -- Ojeda was 43 of 43 on extra-point attempts; at Webberville, he was seven of eight kicking field goals. You Tube video clips show a 47-yard field goal, squib kicks and other feats of Ojeda s feet. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Strong first-half start lifts Chargers past Webber Dec 21, 2007
Coach Todd Barry's Chargers took a 34-21 halftime lead en route to a 62-52 win over Webber International University Thursday night. Briar Cliff (9-5) shot just 40. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Alumni Update Nov 13, 2007
Athlete: Jon DavisSports: FootballHigh School: Elliot HighCollge/Pro: Azusa PacificThe WR capped off a record-breaking season with 10 catches for 183 yards and a TD in Azusa's 31-20 win over Webber International University on Nov. 3. Davis finished his junior year with single-season records for TDs (21) and points (128). (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Copper scores touchdown in Saints’ win Oct 30, 2007
Greg Palmer, a linebacker for the Chowan Hawks, played in Saturday s 31-17 loss to Webber International University. Stats were not available on the game. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Haywood continues to shine for Bishops Oct 23, 2007
to face Webber International University at 1 p.m. next Saturday. CLEMMONS. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Former Citrus standout signs Letter of Intent to play baseball for Webber International Aug 9, 2007
The former Citrus second baseman and 2006 Chronicle baseball player of the year signed a Letter of Intent to play at Webber International University, an NAIA school in Babson Park. Hernandez had gone to Lake-Sumter as a preferred walk-on. (Crystal River Citrus County Chronicle, FL)
Former Leto Standout Clark A Hit At FIU Jul 29, 2007
CARR IS A CONTENDER: Webber International University coach Kelly Scott said he expects freshman Andrew Carr (Freedom) to contend at quarterback for his NAIA program. Carr, a left-hander, played under offensive coordinator Marquel Blackwell, the former USF quarterback who is now Freedom's head coach. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
For bicycling heaven, roll along State Road 17 in central Florida Jul 25, 2007
It's a small community, home to a 600-student, 80-year-old business college called Webber International University on Crooked Lake. The elementary school is distinguished by the nickname the Gnats. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
More of this story Jun 14, 2007
Coach at Webber International University. Former high school and college standout Terrell Griffin has been unveiled as the new track and cross country coach at Webber International University, director of athletics Bill Heath announced. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Lady Mocs Widen Lead in Golf Nationals May 12, 2007
WINTER HAVEN - Host Webber International University suffered a first-round loss Thursday in the NAIA Region XIV softball tournament at the DiamondPlex in Winter Haven. The fourth-seeded Warriors (29-22) gave up three unearned runs in a 4-0 loss to top-seeded Thomas University (23-15) of Thomasville, Ga. (The Ledger)
College Commencements Set Apr 27, 2007
Webber International University will celebrate its 80th graduation exercises at 11 a.m. Saturday at its lakeside campus in Babson Park. Associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees will be awarded to 161 students. (The Ledger)
OCC Blue Knights go 7-1 on spring trip to Florida Mar 14, 2007
OCC 4, Webber International University 1. The Blue Knights faced Webber International University of Babson Park, Fla ... OCC 12, Webber International University 1. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Book 'Em, Danno! Mar 7, 2007
Citizens Bank & Trust of Frostproof has donated its 2,900-square-foot bank building on State Road 17 to Babson Park-based Webber International University, which plans to make it a bookstore. Webber will pay an annual rent of just $1 on the first three-year lease, which would have a market value of $75,000 for a building worth $562,000, the bank said. (The Ledger)
Two Devils to play football at Webber Feb 22, 2007
Webber International University in Babson Park has started a serious football building program the last several years. It will now have two outstanding Williston football players to add to its football program. (Williston Pioneer, FL)
Saints stumble late Feb 22, 2007
Webber International University rallied with a four-run seventh inning and added a run in the eighth to preserve a 9-8 win over Flagler College in a non-conference baseball game Wednesday afternoon at Flagler Stadium. Trailing 6-4 going into the top of the seventh, Webber International (7-3) started to rally against Flagler's new reliever and third pitcher of the day, Adam Jaudon. (The St. Augustine Record)
'Naughts' Banner Year Lives On With Signings Feb 8, 2007
Offensive lineman Daniel Lacy signed with Webber International University. Lineman Dustin Anglin, who played for Lake Gibson in 2006 then transferred to Plant City where he'll graduate this spring, signed with Florida Atlantic University. (The Ledger)
State college association seeks money Feb 1, 2007
Barry University, Beacon College, Bethune-Cookman College, Clearwater Christian College, Eckerd College, Edward Waters College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Flagler College, Florida College, Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology, Florida Memorial University, Florida Southern College, International College, Jacksonville University, Lynn University, Nova Southeastern University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Ringling School of Art and Design,... (The St. Augustine Record)
Shaping Polk's Growth Is Key to Its Future Jan 29, 2007
He holds a bachelor's degree in financial management from Webber International University in Lake Wales and a master's degree in business administration from Florida Southern College in Lakeland. Q. It seems like there has always been a question if Polk would become a bedroom community for Tampa and Orlando due to the strong job markets in those cities and the historic weakness of our own job market. (The Ledger)
