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Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
Essex is a sophomore from Baltimore, Maryland, majoring in communications. In his free time, he enjoys cheering on the Ravens, Capitals, and watching the Deacs play.
All content by Essex Thayer
Wake Forest volleyball’s growing recognition spells hope for success
Lucy Roberts
and
Essex Thayer
September 21, 2023
Wake Forest falls to Maryland, is eliminated from the NCAA Tournament
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
June 5, 2022
Wake Forest stays alive with win against Long Island
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
June 4, 2022
Wake Forest stumbles in opening game against UConn
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
June 3, 2022
Wake Forest baseball will travel to College Park for NCAA Tournament regional
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
May 30, 2022
Wake Forest falls to NC State, awaits NCAA Tournament decision
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
May 25, 2022
Economics: Grace Lyons
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
April 28, 2022
Sports
Essex Thayer
and
Christina Denovio
April 28, 2022
Men’s golf wins ACC crown
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
April 27, 2022
Wake Forest drops series against Clemson
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
April 19, 2022
Wake Forest sweeps series with Duke
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
April 12, 2022
A Tale of Two ACC Coaches of the Year
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
April 8, 2022
Baseball goes 2-1 against Boston College
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
April 5, 2022
Baseball goes 1-2 in series with Virginia
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
March 29, 2022
[Photo] Dave Clawson: The Future
April 7, 2022
Baseball wins series with No. 10 Georgia Tech
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
March 23, 2022
Baseball secures first ACC win over Florida State
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
March 16, 2022
Baseball sweeps weekend series with NJIT
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
March 3, 2022
Baseball leads off season with 3-0 sweep
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
February 23, 2022
WBB ends nine-game losing streak
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
February 17, 2022
Baseball looks to shock the nation
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
February 17, 2022
WBB’s losing skid extends to eight
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
February 10, 2022
Football hires two new assistants
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
February 10, 2022
WBB falls to Miami
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
February 3, 2022
Women’s basketball drops two ACC games
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
January 28, 2022
Women’s basketball falls in two ACC matches
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
January 20, 2022
Women’s basketball drops three ACC games
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
January 13, 2022
Wake Forest hires Brad Lambert as new defensive coordinator
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
January 6, 2022
Wake Forest defeats Rutgers in Gator Bowl
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
January 1, 2022
Wake Forest finds new bowl opponent in Rutgers
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
December 23, 2021
Wake Forest falls to Pittsburgh in ACC Championship
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
December 13, 2021
Previewing the ACC Championship against Pitt
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
December 2, 2021
Wake Forest wins ACC Atlantic crown
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
December 2, 2021
Women’s basketball remains unbeaten
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
December 2, 2021
Wake Forest stumbles in 48-27 loss to Clemson
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
November 23, 2021
Wake Forest prevails over NC State
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
November 18, 2021
Women’s basketball begins season 3-0
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
November 18, 2021
UNC deals Wake Forest bitter defeat
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
November 11, 2021
Wake Forest sails past Duke and into history
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
November 4, 2021
Wake Forest outshoots Army 70-56
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
October 28, 2021
Field Hockey’s one goal: a final Sunday
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
October 21, 2021
Wake Forest outlasts Syracuse 40-37
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
October 14, 2021
Wake Forest defeats Louisville on game-winning field goal
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
October 4, 2021
Wake Forest dominates UVA 37-17
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
September 30, 2021
Given today’s climate, election reform is necessary
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
September 22, 2021
Wake Forest defeats Norfolk State
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
September 16, 2021
Wake Forest takes down Old Dominion
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
September 9, 2021
Wake Forest vs Old Dominion Preview
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
September 2, 2021
Previewing the ACC Football season
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
August 26, 2021
Previewing Wake Forest’s athletic teams
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
August 19, 2021
Mike Mattone – Studio Art
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
May 7, 2021
Audrey Groves – BEM
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
May 7, 2021
Ivana Raca taken No. 28 overall in WNBA Draft
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
April 22, 2021
Will Zalatoris: A story of true grit
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
April 15, 2021
SG officers-elect look forward to year of new opportunities
Aine Pierre
and
Essex Thayer
April 15, 2021
Threats from donors paused women’s basketball’s protest
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
April 8, 2021
Gina Conti enters the transfer portal
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
March 29, 2021
Demon Deacons lose in first round
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
March 25, 2021
Deacons return to March Madness
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
March 18, 2021
Women’s basketball downs UNC
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
March 11, 2021
Women’s Basketball drops two on the road
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
March 4, 2021
Women’s basketball falls to No. 4 NC State
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
February 25, 2021
Women’s Basketball goes 2-0, NCAA tournament bid is in sight
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
February 19, 2021
Women’s Basketball loses at Syracuse, finds revenge vs. Georgia Tech
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
February 11, 2021
Women’s basketball goes 1-1 on the week
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
February 4, 2021
John Wolford takes the road less traveled
Essex Thayer
, Sports Editor
January 28, 2021
Deacs upset UNC to open ACC campaign
Essex Thayer
, Staff Writer
December 19, 2020
Womens’ basketball starts season off strong in Gulf Coast Showcase
Essex Thayer
, Staff Writer
December 4, 2020
Previewing football’s bout at UNC
Essex Thayer
, Staff Writer
November 12, 2020
Student looks for missed connection
Essex Thayer
, Staff Writer
November 5, 2020
Demon Deacons dominate Syracuse
Essex Thayer
, Staff Writer
November 5, 2020
NFL: Lions, Cardinals snag wild wins
Essex Thayer
, Staff Writer
October 29, 2020
The NFL bubble, or lack thereof, just burst
Essex Thayer
October 8, 2020
No. 1 rated UK prospect commits to WFU
Essex Thayer
, Staff Writer
October 1, 2020
Another poor man’s fantasy football guide
Essex Thayer
September 24, 2020
Deacon Spotlight: Isaiah Mucius
Essex Thayer
September 10, 2020
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