Camel Call - Sports Podcast

David Doyle arrived at Campbell in 1983 from Dublin, Ireland by way of Henderson, N.C.  Four years later, he not only graduated, but became the first Camel men's soccer player to earn NCAA Division I All-America honors.   The nation's leading scorer in 1986 with a school Division I era record 34 goals, Doyle was named Big South player of the year.   He went on to play professional indoor soccer an...

It's a spring sports preview as our podcast recorded live at Napper Tandy's in Angier features Head Baseball Coach Chris Marx, Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Dawn Easley, and Head Softball Coach Emily Carosone. The show is hosted by Evan Budrovich.

Lendl Suggs, Evan Budrovich, and Chris Hemeyer get you set for a big weekend of Campbell winter sports. Plus, we break down a fantastic Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame Class that will be inducted this weekend.

Before travel ball and summer AAU competition, Ronda Mueller Johnson grew up in Eastern North Carolina developing her athletic skills the old-fashioned way, playing with and against her seven siblings and neighborhood friends.   The daughter of a Marine Corps veteran and mother who had played on the best AAU women's basketball teams in the country, Ronda grew to love basketball and softball.   She...

Maria Maldonado arrived at Campbell in 1992 and over the next four years, earned the distinction of being the first women's golf team member to earn all-conference honors four times.   A native of Argentina – she was the second international player to compete for the Campbell women – Maria helped Coach John Crooks' teams win their first 13 of what now stands as 100 tournament victories as well as...

It is a lot of fun as Zach, Lendl, Evan, and Chris recap the calendar year. We do a deep dive into why the CAA works for Campbell Athletics and what to expect in the future. The Power 4 then recaps the first two months of basketball and wrestling, plus a quick look at spring sports as schedules are now out on gocamels.com.

A decade ago, Ryan Thompson was a key figure in Campbell's rise to a mid-major baseball power and regular NCAA postseason participant. In the last five seasons, he has gone on to reach the major leagues and pitch in two World Series. After a standout junior college career in the Pacific Northwest Ryan crossed the country to join the Fighting Camels and helped his team win 90 games over two seasons...

Jeremy Hill was a pioneer in the rebirth of Campbell football in the first decade of the 21st century.  He bought into a vision of what could be, earned two degrees from Campbell and is now thriving not only as a trust officer, but also the owner of a custom woodworking business.  He also finds time to head up the Campbell Football Alumni Association.   In the next installment of Tales from the Cr...

On Camel Call Live, Head Football Coach Braxton Harris gives a preview of Saturday's game vs. 13th-ranked Richmond. Coach Harris also talks about year one of building a program and the upward trajectory of Campbell Football. Head Men's Basketball Coach Kevin McGeehan stops by after a close battle with Virginia. Coach McGeehan also discusses his talent, depth, and what he has seen from his squad du...

Basketball season begins! We have a special Camel Call Basketball preview podcast as we visit with Head Men's Basketball Coach Kevin McGeehan to preview the season. We also talked to Head Women's Basketball Coach Ronny Fisher as his squad gets set for the 24-25 campaign. Basketball season begins tonight as Campbell hosts a men's and women's double header starting at 5:30.

As crossover season begins, Chris Hemeyer, Evan Budrovich, and Lendl Suggs catch you up with fall sports and preview what's coming up this winter. Plus, we go in-depth with a men's basketball season preview as Head Coach Kevin McGeehan stops by to talk about one of the deepest and most talented teams he has ever had.

Head Football Coach Braxton Harris and Head Women's Basketball Coach Ronny Fisher are our guests for Camel Call Live. Harris talks about the close game at William & Mary and gives us a preview of the homecoming game vs. NC A&T. Fisher has his preview of the upcoming season as Women's Basketball takes the court in a little over a week. It's Camel Call Live from Napper Tandy's in Angier.

Former Congressman Bob Etheridge stepped on the Campbell College campus in the fall of 1961 to play basketball and pursue his degree in business administration.  He joined the Fighting Camels when they were just starting competition as a four-year institution.    While Campbell has grown exponentially over the last six-plus decades, Bob Etheridge's travels have taken him all over the state and to...

Phil Fusco made the trip from Lowell, Massachusetts to Campbell in the late 1970s, and by 1985 had earned both his undergraduate and law degrees.  Ever since he has practiced in the area, but his contributions have gone far beyond his professional pursuits.   Raising a family, being active in his church, supporting the Campbell wrestling program, and starting a non-profit organization – inspired b...

Camel Call Live kicks off another home football weekend with an interview with Head Football Coach Braxton Harris. Harris talks about the first four games of the season, his team's performance, and this week's matchup with Delaware State. Plus, a great visit with the father of Campbell Football, former Head Coach Dale Steele. Our Women's Soccer team is on a three-game win streak and their Head Coa...

What a week for the season debut of the Camel Call Podcast! Women's Golf, Men's and Women's Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country, and Football all won. Chris, Evan, and Lendl focus on the great start to the season for our fall sports, including the historic win for football and an epic start to the season for soccer.

It's the season debut of Camel Call Live from our new home, Napper Tandy's in downtown Angier! Campbell Head Football Coach Braxton Harris previews the 2024 Camels and their first game of the season at Liberty. Hosted by Chris Hemeyer, the duo talks about his first months at the helm and the impact the team has already made on the community and in the classroom.

John Payne arrived at Campbell in 1987 from Dublin, Ireland by way of Henderson, N.C.  Four years later, he not only graduated with a degree from the Lundy-Fetterman School of Business, but left a legacy that included four all-conference honors, a Big South player of the year award and victories over the likes of North Carolina, Duke and Penn State.   He went on to play professional soccer in Wilm...

Brooks Lee moved to Buies Creek when he was just five years old after his father, Billy Lee, was named head basketball coach in 1985.   Raised in the Creek, it's not surprising that Brooks followed his father to practice almost every day throughout the season bouncing a basketball all the while – except when his dad was talking in practice.    A North Carolina East-West all-star game selection aft...

Duane Bock arrived at Campbell in 1987 from East Hampton, N.Y., as a walk-on to the golf team.  Four years later, he became Campbell's first golfer on the Division I level to finish in the top 10 of its conference tournament all four years.   More than three decades later.  Duane Bock is still the only men's golfer in Campbell's D1 history to accomplish that feat.  But he went on to greater achiev...

Senior Associate Athletics Director Nathan Rice talks about the year long restructuring of the Fighting Camel Club and why it is so important to Campbell Athletics and our student-athletes. Plus, Associate AD for Community and Alumni Engagement Stan Cole talks about his role in the FCC and with alumni, and his podcast Tales From the Creek. Recorded live on May 20th from the County Seat in downtown...

Hear the entire press conference as Chris Marx is introduced as Head Baseball Coach at Campbell University. Then Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich discuss the new hire and recap the Justin Haire era. Plus, the track season ends with some big-time performances and we look at the rapidly approaching start of the 24-25 Campbell Athletics season.

Brad Fritsch arrived at Campbell in the fall of 1996 from his native Canada and less than 20 years later was competing in the U.S. Open   A key member of Coach John Crooks' 1999 Trans America Athletic Conference Champions, Brad stood out on the golf course as well as in the classroom, where he became Campbell's first, two-time Academic All-American.   After graduation, he embarked on a professiona...

In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Stan Cole continues his conversation with Brad Fritsch about his path from Canada to Buies Creek to the PGA TOUR and his induction into the Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame. Brad Fritsch arrived at Campbell in the fall of 1996 from his native Canada and less than 20 years later was competing in the U.S. Open   A key member of Coach John Crooks' 1999...

It is a record-setting academic year for Campbell Athletics as the department posted a 3.202 GPA for the spring semester, the highest mark in Campbell's history. Our Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete support and Campbell Alum Jared Fries joins the show to discuss the academic year and his unique perspective on the last 25 years of Campbell Athletics. Plus, Chris and Evan take a look...