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Zachary Kilby

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor

Zachary is a senior majoring in communication studies. In his free time, Zach loves watching sports and going to the beach! He hopes to continue working in sports media after college as a team photographer for a professional sports team. You can contact him at [email protected].

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Jac Croom celebrating after hitting a home run against NC State on Apr. 12, 2022.

Diamond Hawks continue to overcome injuries in weekend sweep over Towson

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
April 19, 2022
Aidan Smith during his first career at-bat in UNCW's matchup with VMI on Apr. 1, 2022 at Brooks Field.

When the lights come on: A moment that was worth the wait for UNCW’s Aidan Smith

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
April 5, 2022
Aidan Smith during his first career at-bat in UNCW's matchup with VMI on Apr. 1, 2022 at Brooks Field.

[Photo] Changes Are Hard, RHA is Here to Help

March 26, 2025
UNCW men's basketball hoisting the CBI trophy after defeating Middle Tennessee State in the CBI Championship on Mar. 23, 2022 (Nathan Hovey)

MBB wins first postseason championship in program history

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
March 23, 2022
Chris Thorburn scoring the winning run for UNCW in a victory over Kennesaw State on Mar. 13, 2022 at Brooks Field.

Timely changes boost UNCW to series win over Kennesaw State

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
March 15, 2022
Brooks Baldwin (10) during UNCW's matchup with Rutgers on Feb. 26, 2022.

‘More Cowbell’: UNCW Baseball looks for additional help at the plate

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
March 1, 2022
Dillon Lifrieri during UNCW's matchup with St. John's on Feb. 19, 2022.

Expect offensive fireworks this weekend at Brooks Field

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
February 23, 2022
Jamahri Harvey during UNCW's game against Towson on Feb. 17, 2022 (Davis Kirk)

Hawks lose pivotal matchup, possibly more

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
February 17, 2022
Jaylen Sims after UNCW's 12th consecutive win on Jan. 31, 2022 inside Trask Coliseum (Davis Kirk)

The meaning behind UNCW’s historic win streak

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
January 31, 2022
Jaylen Sims during UNCW's matchup with Northeastern on Jan. 27, 2022 inside Trask Coliseum (Zachary Kilby)

The halftime talk that helped put UNCW one step closer to history

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
January 28, 2022
Mike Okauru driving to the basket in UNCW's matchup with Norfolk State on Dec. 1, 2021 inside Trask Coliseum (Davis Kirk)

Siddle follows ninth straight win with sincere, heartfelt interview

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
January 24, 2022
Shykeim Phillips during UNCW's matchup with Charleston on Jan. 12, 2022 inside Trask Coliseum (Zachary Kilby)

Hawks win eighth straight in OT thriller

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
January 22, 2022
Jaylen Sims' game-winning shot against JMU on Jan. 20, 2022 (Cathy Kushner/JMU Athletics)

Sims hits buzzer-beater for seventh consecutive win

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
January 20, 2022
Trazarien White's slam dunk during UNCW's matchup with Coastal Carolina on Nov. 18, 2021 inside Trask Coliseum (Davis Kirk)

MBB Preview: UNCW vs JMU

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
January 19, 2022
Mike Okauru during UNCW's matchup with Charleston on Jan. 17, 2022 (Bridget Connors)

Hawks score season-high to secure sixth straight win

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
January 17, 2022
Jaylen Sims during UNCW's matchup with Elon on Jan. 12, 2022 at Trask Coliseum.

How UNCW MBB is proving the experts wrong

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
January 12, 2022
Jaylen Sims driving to the basket in UNCW's matchup with Norfolk State on Dec. 1, 2021 in Trask Coliseum (Davis Kirk).

Close, but no cigar for Sims and Seahawks

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
December 2, 2021
Trazarien White during UNCW's matchup with Coastal Carolina inside Trask Coliseum on Nov. 18, 2021 (Davis Kirk).

White Hot: Hawks soar past Chants in front of packed crowd

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
November 19, 2021
Daniel McGeever after scoring a goal during UNCW's match with Appalachian State on Sep. 11, 2021 (Zachary Kilby)

Mayhem on Ice: UNCW’s hockey fans are unlike any other

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
October 22, 2021
Audrey Harding makes history as career nears an end

Audrey Harding makes history as career nears an end

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
October 15, 2021
Landen Roupp pitching for UNCW baseball at Brooks Field

Heads Carolina, tails California: Landen Roupp’s reaction to the 3,000-mile change

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
September 24, 2021
Jordan Faveri during UNCW's match with Charlotte on Sep. 12, 2021.

Faveri’s hot streak places her with elite company

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
September 17, 2021
Adam Smith pitching for the ACL Padres.

Former Seahawk standout speaks about life in the minors

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
September 10, 2021
Gabriel Perrotta during UNCW's match with Lafayette on Aug. 26, 2021.

In the heat of the moment, UNCW men’s soccer kicks off season strong

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
August 27, 2021
Alec Oglesby during a UNCW men's basketball practice.

Three notable matchups for upcoming men’s basketball season

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
August 13, 2021
Landen Roupp during the 2021 CAA Championship at Brooks Field.

Three UNCW players picked in draft

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
July 18, 2021
Taber Mongero during the Wilmington Sharks' game on June 13, 2021, at Buck Hardee Field.

Once a Cardiac Hawk, always a Cardiac Hawk

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
June 16, 2021
Ethan Chenault and Matt Suggs after UNCW's win over Northeastern on May 28, 2021.

How can you not be romantic about baseball?

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
May 30, 2021
Trevor Marsh crossing home plate after hitting a grand slam against the College of Charleston on May 16, 2021 at Brooks Field.

May 14-16: The best weekend for UNCW baseball

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
May 17, 2021
Greg Jones (2) rounds third base during UNCW's matchup against Coastal Carolina at Brooks Field on March 26, 2019.

Greg Jones homers in first game with Hot Rods

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
May 13, 2021
Taber Mongero coming up to bat at Brooks Field.

The most underrated bat in UNCW’s lineup

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
May 3, 2021
Zachary Bridges during UNCW's game with Coastal Carolina on Apr. 30, 2021 at Brooks Field.

Bridges shakes Chanticleers all night long

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
April 28, 2021
Taber Mongero rounding third base at Brooks Field.

Brooks Field: The X factor moving forward for UNCW baseball

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
April 26, 2021
Adam Smith during UNCW's matchup with Cincinnati at Brooks Field.

Expect Adam Smith to remain in the starting rotation for UNCW

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
April 18, 2021
Blair Barefoot during UNCW's practice.

[Photo] Women’s soccer falls in CAA finals

Morgan Starling, Staff Writer
April 17, 2021
Morgan Nanni during UNCW's practice.

[Photo] Women’s soccer advances to CAA championship in comeback thriller

Morgan Starling, Staff Writer
April 15, 2021
UNCW baseball before its game with Coastal Carolina on Apr. 14, 2021 at Brooks Field.

What a fourth-straight loss means for UNCW baseball

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
April 15, 2021
Blair Barefoot during UNCW's practice on Apr. 13, 2021.

[Photo] Barefoot named CAA goalkeeper and rookie of the year

Morgan Starling, Staff Writer
April 15, 2021
UNCW's Noah Bridges at the plate at Brooks Field.

A learning experience in Stillwater

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
April 11, 2021
Hayley Magnussen during UNCW's matchup with Duke on Mar. 6, 2021.

[Photo] Women’s soccer to play Northeastern in CAA semifinals

Morgan Starling, Staff Writer
April 11, 2021
Gabriella Hessenthaler during UNCW's intrasquad scrimmage.

Hessenthaler makes SportsCenter Top 10

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
April 9, 2021
Malina Pardo during UNCW women's soccer practice.

[Photo] Women’s soccer clinches share of south division title

Morgan Starling, Staff Writer
April 5, 2021
Adam Smith during UNCW's matchup with Elon on Apr. 4, 2021.

Will Hood & Hawks find a midweek replacement for CCU?

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
April 4, 2021
Jaylen Fornes (1) pulls up for a three-pointer during UNCW's Homecoming matchup against James Madison on Feb. 2, 2019.

Fornes returning to UNCW

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
March 29, 2021
Cole Weiss sliding across home plate during UNCW's matchup with ECU on Mar. 17, 2021.

Baseball needs fans, just like fans need baseball

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
March 29, 2021
Women's Soccer-17

[Photo] Women’s Soccer stays perfect in CAA play

Morgan Starling, Staff Writer
March 28, 2021
Audrey Harding during UNCW's matchup with Duke on Mar. 6, 2021.

[Photo] Women’s soccer ranked fifth in East Region Poll

Morgan Starling, Staff Writer
March 24, 2021
Kip Brandenburg crossing home plate after hitting a home run in UNCW's matchup with NC State on Mar. 23, 2021.

Brandenburg’s hit-streak grows longer, so does his stache

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
March 23, 2021
Hunter Hodges during UNCW's matchup with ECU on Mar. 17, 2021.

The Hodge Lodge

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
March 21, 2021
Kara Mills during UNCW's matchup with Duke on Mar. 6, 2021.

[Photo] Women’s soccer sneaks by Cougars

Morgan Starling, Staff Writer
March 20, 2021
Hunter Hodges after striking out an ECU batter during UNCW's matchup with the Pirates on Mar. 17, 2021.

The atmosphere of Brooks Field on Wednesday night

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
March 17, 2021
Landen Roupp during UNCW's matchup with Appalachian State on Mar. 12, 2021

Hawks sweep Mountaineers in weekend series

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
March 15, 2021
The UNCW men's soccer team fights for the ball.

Seahawks defeat Phoenix to begin conference play

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
March 14, 2021
Women's Soccer-8

[Photo] Women’s soccer defeats Elon in conference opener

Morgan Starling, Staff Writer
March 15, 2021
Seahawks split series with Cincinnati

Seahawks split series with Cincinnati

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
March 8, 2021
Shykeim Phillips (2) during UNCW's matchup with North Carolina on Nov. 8, 2019 at Trask Coliseum.

UNCW’s season ends after loss to Tribe

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
March 8, 2021
Women's Soccer-14

[Photo] Seahawks fall to Blue Devils

Morgan Starling, Staff Writer
March 9, 2021
Gabriel Perrotta during a UNCW soccer match.

Nationally ranked UNCW defeats Campbell

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
March 5, 2021
Ty Gadsden (0) takes a three-pointer during UNCW's exhibition against William Peace

UNCW loses on buzzer-beater to Elon

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
February 28, 2021
UNCW takes series against WCU

UNCW takes series against WCU

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
February 28, 2021
Jamil Garcia during UNCW's soccer match

Seahawks and Blue Devils end in scoreless draw

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
February 28, 2021
Gesell & Croom receive CAA honors

Gesell & Croom receive CAA honors

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
February 24, 2021
Softball scrimmage-15

[Photo] Gamache named CAA player of the week

Morgan Starling, Staff Writer
February 24, 2021
Kip Edited

Seahawks sweep VCU in opening series

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
February 22, 2021
Jake Boggs congratulating Brent Jenkins after a home win against Johnson & Wales.

MBB postpones series with Northeastern

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
February 9, 2021
Tyler Strickland walking to the dugout during UNCW's 2020 intrasquad scrimmage.

2021 UNCW baseball Media Day

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
February 9, 2021
Ty Gadsden (0) during UNCW's Homecoming matchup against James Madison on Feb. 2, 2019.

MBB postpones series with JMU

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
February 7, 2021
Jamil Garcia during UNCW's soccer match

[Photo] Men’s soccer shuts out Spartans in season opener

Morgan Starling, Contributing Writer
February 7, 2021
Pitcher No. 14 Landen Roupp

Diamond Hawks collect CAA preseason honors

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
February 6, 2021
UNCW celebrating after another posterizing dunk against Johnson & Wales.

MBB adds game against JMU

Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
February 6, 2021
UNCW grounds crew getting the field ready for UNCW's scrimmage.

UNCW announces no fans for spring sports

Zachary Kilby, News Editor
February 4, 2021
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