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The Independent Student Newspaper of St. John's University

The Torch
The Independent Student Newspaper of St. John's University

The Torch
Dylan Hornik

Dylan Hornik, Sports Editor Emeritus

Dylan Hornik is a senior journalism major and spent the last two years as a sports staff writer and Assistant Sports Editor for the Torch. He hoped to illuminate the rich history of St. John’s athletics while keeping readers up-to-date and informed on today’s sports teams, bringing together Johnnies from all walks of life. He has finished his undergrad years as of December 2017 and will be graduating in May.

All content by Dylan Hornik

Howie Schwab Brings Red Storm Love to FOX Sports

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
December 7, 2017
Torch Photo/Nick Bello

Women’s Basketball Finishes Bumpy Road Trip

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
December 6, 2017
Howell "Trai" Donaldson III's profile on the University's athletics site, which has since been deleted (Torch Photo/Dylan Hornik).

SJU Alum Charged with Series of Murders in Florida

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
November 29, 2017
Photo Courtesy/Athletic Communications

Red Storm Pick Up Two Wins in Inconsistent Effort at AdvoCare Invitational

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
November 26, 2017
Shamorie Ponds led all scorers with 22 points in a 79-56 victory over Nebraska Thursday night (Torch Photo/Nick Bello).

Men’s Basketball Survives First Test, Runs Over Nebraska 79-56

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
November 16, 2017
Photo Courtesy/Nick Bello

LoVett, Clark II Lead Read Storm to Opening-Night Victory Over UNO

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
November 11, 2017
Photo Courtesy/Athletic Communications

COURTSIDE: The Top 10 Players in Men’s Basketball History

Dylan Hornik and Derrell Bouknight
November 9, 2017
Torch Illustration/Tauhid Dewan

COURTSIDE: Name a Better Duo…I’ll Wait

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
November 9, 2017
Photo Courtesy/Athletic Communications

COURTSIDE: Learning from the Best

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
November 8, 2017
The Red Storm will rely on its contingent of returnees, such as Akina Wellere, to lead them back to the postseason (Torch photo/Nick Bello).

Tartamella Ready to Roll with Reloaded Roster

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
October 30, 2017
David Enstrom (6) celebrates with the team after scoring the decisive goal in the Red Storm's 1-0 win over No. 10 Georgetown on Oct. 28 (Torch Photo/Nick Bello).

Senior Moment: Enstrom’s Goal Lifts Red Storm to Playoff Berth

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
October 29, 2017
The Lapchick Character Awards were created over 10 years ago to honor courage and integrity in basketball. Now, the University plans to honor the Hall-of-Fame coach with a statue outside Carnesecca Arena (Torch Photo/Derrell Bouknight).

University to Unveil Joe Lapchick Statue in December

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
October 15, 2017
The Doubleheader: Reclaiming College Basketball

The Doubleheader: Reclaiming College Basketball

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
October 7, 2017
Photo Courtesy/Vimeo (Director Amil Barnes)

Dave East to Perform at Red Storm Tip-Off

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
October 5, 2017
Photo Courtesy/Athletic Communications

University to Look at Tip-Off Safety Changes

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
October 5, 2017
Photo Courtesy/Athletic Communications

Women’s Soccer Looks to Rebound in Conference Play

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
October 4, 2017
Photo Courtesy/RedStormSports.com

3 Questions for Chris Mullin’s 3rd Year

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
September 29, 2017
Photo Courtesy/Athletic Communications

Alumni Watch: Lewis Inks Pro Deal in Finland

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
September 27, 2017
The Doubleheader: Searching for Spirit

The Doubleheader: Searching for Spirit

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
September 20, 2017
Photo Courtesy/Athletic Communications

Alumni Watch: Berardi Shines in Minors

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
September 20, 2017
Jesse Berardi was drafted in the 10th round of this year's MLB Draft (Photo Courtesy/Athletic Communications)

Johnnies Stay Hot, Make Waves in the Summer

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
September 13, 2017
New York Giants star Odell Beckham Jr. will make an appearance at SJU in October.

Odell Beckham Jr. to host football camp at SJU

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
August 5, 2017
Photo Courtesy/John Fullam

Track Club sprints past barriers, reaches Nationals

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
April 26, 2017
Photo Courtesy/Athletic Communications

Livianu shines bright for Red Storm

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
April 26, 2017
Photo Courtesy/Athletic Communications

Baseball: Red Storm reigns in extra innings

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
April 19, 2017
Photo Courtesy/Athletic Communications

Goal of the Year: Duffy’s crazy goal lands on SportsCenter

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
April 12, 2017
Snow covered the St. John's athletic fields throughout the weekend. (Amanda Negretti)

Snowed Out: Winter Storm upends St. John’s weekend

Dylan Hornik, Assistant Sports Editor
March 22, 2017
Photo/Athletic Communications

Men’s Basketball Takes Big Step Forward in 2016-2017

Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
March 16, 2017
Josh Shaw looks to continue on the success of his freshman season. (Photo Credit: RedStormSports.com)

Spring Sports Preview: Baseball

Dylan Hornik, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2017
Shamorie Ponds had 23 points in a losing effort. (Photo Credit: RedStormSports.com0.

St. John’s falls to hobbled Xavier, 82-77

Dylan Hornik, Assistant Sports Editor
February 1, 2017
It was a successful break for the Red Storm as they began Big East play. (Photo Credit: RedStormSports.com)

Walker’s milestone highlights women’s basketball break

Dylan Hornik, Assistant Sports Editor
January 25, 2017

St. John’s rides defense to consecutive victories

Dylan Hornik, Staff Writer
December 8, 2016
Harry Cooksley was named Big East Offensive Player of the Week earlier this week. (Photo: Redstormsports.com)

Cooksley’s long journey of success at St. John’s

Dylan Hornik, Staff Writer
October 26, 2016
Tim Parker has found a home in the MLS with Vancouver after his St. John's career came to an end. (Photo Credit: sleterfc.com).

SJU Alum Parker finding his groove on the pitch

Dylan Hornik, Staff Writer
October 19, 2016
Photo/Athletic Communications

Filippo Ricupati’s heroics helps St. John’s earn draw vs. 10th ranked Creighton

Dylan Hornik, Staff Writer
October 5, 2016

Men’s soccer scores emotional victory at Belson

Dylan Hornik, Staff Writer
September 14, 2016
The Johnnies fell just short of upsetting 6th-ranked Syracuse in double OT. (Photo Credit: RedStormSports.Com).

Young SJU Men’s Soccer suffers defeat at ‘Cuse

Dylan Hornik, Staff Writer
September 7, 2016

Clark and Simon set to make major impact in Queens

Dylan Hornik, Staff Writer
April 27, 2016
Photo/Athletic Communications

Grace Kramer shuts down Providence as Red Storm take two of three

Dylan Hornik, Staff Writer
April 20, 2016
Kramer, Murray blank St. Peter's in doubleheader

Kramer, Murray blank St. Peter’s in doubleheader

Dylan Hornik, Staff Writer
April 14, 2016
A memorable run by St. John's ended in the first round of the NCAA Tournament with a 68-57 loss to Auburn (Photo: St. John's Athletic Communications)

St. John’s women’s run ends in NCAA Tournament loss to Auburn

Dylan Hornik, Staff Writer
March 21, 2016
St. John's is pumped to learn its the No. 8 seed during Monday's NCAA Selection Show Watch Party. (Photo: St. John's Athletic Communications)

GOING DANCING

Dylan Hornik, Staff Writer
March 15, 2016
St. John's captured its fourth BIG EAST Tournament title on March 8, downing Creighton 50-37 at McGrath-Phillips Arena in Chicago. (Photo: St. John's Athletic Communications)

BEASTS OF THE EAST: St. John’s wins first conference title since 1988

Dylan Hornik, Staff Writer
March 9, 2016
St. John's used a 29-13 run to overcome an 8-point deficit to upset top-seeded DePaul and advance to the Big East championship (Photo: St. John's Athletic Communications)

St. John’s stuns No. 18 DePaul, advances to Big East final

Dylan Hornik, Staff Writer
March 9, 2016
A dominant Aliyyah Handford (game-high 22 points) led St. John's past Georgetown in the 1st round of the Big East Tournament (Photo: St. John's Athletic Communications)

St. John’s tops Georgetown in Round One of Big East Tournament

Dylan Hornik, Staff Writer
March 9, 2016
liyyah Handford (3) is now the all-time leading scorer in school history and finished with 27 points in the Red Storm's 69-54 victory over Providence (Photo: St. John's Athletic Communications)

Milestones highlight St. John’s win over Providence

Dylan Hornik, Staff Writer
March 2, 2016

20/20 vision: Grant and Lewis lead Johnnies to road win over Hall

Dylan Hornik, Staff Writer
February 10, 2016

WBB: Marquette squeaks by SJU

Dylan Hornik, Staff Writer
February 3, 2016
Danaejah Grant finished with 13 points, seven rebounds and four assists in the Red Storm’s victory over Butler. (Photo: St. John's Athletic Communications)

Balanced attack leads SJU over Butler

Dylan Hornik, Staff Writer
January 27, 2016

St. John’s women beats Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse

Dylan Hornik, Staff Writer
December 7, 2015
Freshman Akina Wellere had a breakout performance with 17 points in a St. John's victory against Sacred Heart (Photo: Athletic Communications)

Turnovers Fuel Women’s Win against Sacred Heart

Dylan Hornik, Staff Writer
December 4, 2015
Aliyyah Handford lead St. John's with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists to lead the Red Storm to a win in their home opener.

Handford, Defensive Effort lead St. John’s to win in home opener

Dylan Hornik, Staff Writer
November 23, 2015

Prosuk scores beat DePaul

Dylan Hornik, Contributing Writer
November 4, 2015
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