Garrett Barton III

I transferred to KSU from Hamden-Sydney College in Virginia. There, I worked as a staff writer and sports editor of our student publication. Sandy Springs, GA

Worked on 49 assignments, created 37, named on 24 bylines for KSU Sentinel.

By (Garrett as desk editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read

Men's basketball stays winless in conference play

The Kennesaw State men's basketball team played twice last week, falling 70-58 at home to Florida Gulf Coast University on Thursday, Feb. 13, before losing 59-42 to Stetson on Saturday. Against FGCU, senior forward Bryson Lockley led the Owls with 22 points and seven rebounds while redshirt freshman guard Jamie Lewis added nine points and six assists. Entering the game,...

By (Garrett as desk editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read

Baseball sweeps opening weekend at home

Photo credit: Vanessa Banks

The Kennesaw State baseball team began its season with a 3-0 record after winning home games against St. John's University, Saint Peter's University and the University of Cincinnati from Friday, Feb. 14 to Sunday, Feb. 16. The Owls were successful offensively, totaling 36 runs in three games. In the team's 2020 season opener, KSU defeated St. John's University 10-1 on...

By (Garrett as desk editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

Ray continues European success, leads team to Greek Basketball Cup

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Former Kennesaw State basketball standout Kendrick Ray scored 16 points to help his current team AEK Athens to a 61-57 victory on Sunday, Feb. 16, in the final of the Greek Basketball Cup. Ray led all scorers in the championship match against Promitheas Patras, according to Eurobasket. For AEK Athens, the win marked the team's fifth GBC title and second...

By (Garrett as desk editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 5 min read

Football adds final pieces to 2020 recruiting class

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The Kennesaw State football team signed two recruits and one mid-year transfer player on National Signing Day last Wednesday, Feb. 5. The team's 2020 recruiting class includes 18 players and three mid-year enrollees. "We're excited about this group," head coach Brian Bohannon said. "Excited about what they are bringing to the table."KSU added a pair of running backs and a...

By (Garrett as desk editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

Former KSU quarterback returns as assistant coach

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The Kennesaw State Department of Athletics announced yesterday that former quarterback Chandler Burks joined the football team's staff as an Assistant Coach for the upcoming 2020 season. Burks will be replacing longtime quarterbacks coach Cody Worley, who had been on staff since the program's inaugural season in 2015. After Burks finished his final season as a player for KSU in...

By (Garrett as desk editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

Offensive struggles doom women's basketball against UNF

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A poor offensive performance doomed the Kennesaw State women's basketball team last week, as it fell 57-33 to North Florida on Saturday, Feb. 1. Just days after enjoying a dramatic late victory at home, the Owls could not continue the momentum on the road against the Ospreys. Junior Alexis Poole led the way with 13 points and sophomore Amani Johnson...

By (Garrett as desk editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

Softball team prepares for 2020 season

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The Kennesaw State softball team is entering its final week of the offseason ahead of opening day on Friday, Feb. 7. As the season gets underway, several returning players are prepared to serve important roles on the team. Head coach Tripp MacKay is starting his second season with the Owls, coming off a 2019 season that finished with an overall...

By (Garrett as desk editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read

Women's Golf begins 2020 spring season

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After a string of successful performances in the fall tournaments, the Kennesaw State women's golf team is prepared to begin its 2020 campaign, beginning on Sunday, Feb. 2, at the UCF Challenge at Eagle Creek Golf Club in Orlando, Florida. The Owls will compete in a field of 16 teams from colleges around the country. Four teams will begin the...

By (Garrett as desk editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

East Carolina hires former KSU defensive coordinator Blake Harrell

Photo credit: Kyle Hess/KSU Athletics

After one season on the Kennesaw State football team staff, former defensive coordinator Blake Harrell accepted a position for the same role at East Carolina University on Wednesday, Jan. 29, according to ECU Athletics. Harrell will vacate his positions on the KSU coaching staff as both defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. In 2019, Harrell helped lead KSU to a final...

By (Garrett as desk editor) + 3 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read

Women's basketball loses home shootout to Dolphins before bouncing back against Lions

The Kennesaw State women's basketball team returned from a three-game road trip to host two games, falling to Jacksonville University 93-83 Saturday, Jan. 25, before beating North Alabama 59-56 on Monday. In what was the highest-scoring game of the season against a conference opponent for the Owls, four players scored in double figures. Junior forward Alexis Poole led the team...