Podcast
The Factory Report with Caleb Henderson │Episode 11
By Caleb Henderson , Zachary Yourman and Gray Connor | December 12Join Caleb Henderson one last time for The Factory Report.
Caleb Henderson
Sports Editor
Caleb Henderson uses he/him pronouns, and has worked for The Eastern Echo since October 2024. He started as a sports writer, then moved to Sports Editor in the 2025 summer semester. Henderson is a senior majoring in journalism with a minor in political science.
His job entails overseeing sports coverage for The Echo, and the best part is the opportunity to receive access to press kits and media bullpens like a seasoned journalist would.
Henderson is on X (@C_Henderson2 ) and Instagram (@C_Henderson2). Contact him with any questions or news tips at chende20@emich.edu.
Soccer
Olivia Sipsock’s rise to prominence: from high school standout to face of Eastern Michigan soccer
By Caleb Henderson | December 11Born to and raised by a father who played college soccer, Olivia Sipsock has followed in his footsteps while also forging her own path as one of the best to don an Eastern Michigan University women's soccer kit and grace the pitch known as Scicluna Field.
Podcast
The Factory Report with Caleb Henderson │Episode 10
By Caleb Henderson , Zachary Yourman and Gray Connor | December 6We're closing out on EMU's 2025-2026 football season, but what other highlights are happening around EMU athletics?
Football
Following in the footsteps of his father: Bryce Llewellyn’s journey to Eastern Michigan football stardom
By Caleb Henderson | November 30From each playing college football at Mid-American Conference schools to embarking on Scotchy's Jamaican Grill as a pair, the son and father duo of Bryce and Marlon Llewellyn saw their life stories cross paths when Eastern Michigan University's football team defeated Ball State University's on Nov. 15, 2025, 24-9.
Basketball
Eastern Michigan women’s basketball dispatches Robert Morris in home opener, 64-54
By Caleb Henderson | November 27In just six games this season, the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team has already surpassed the win total scored by the program throughout the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign.
Football
Eastern Michigan football falls to Western Michigan despite McMillan’s historic night, 31-21
By Caleb Henderson | November 26Eastern Michigan University turned the ball over five times on a nationally televised stage, spoiling Dontae McMillan’s encore performance in an Eagles uniform and suffering a 31-21 defeat to Mid-American Conference leading rival Western Michigan.
Podcast
The Factory Report with Caleb Henderson │Episode 9
By Caleb Henderson , Zachary Yourman and Gray Connor | November 23Catch up on all the latest EMU athletics news with the Eastern Echo's Sports Editor
Football
The MACcoon chain: how a YouTube comment birthed Eastern Michigan football’s newest tradition
By Caleb Henderson | November 21Eastern Michigan football's latest tradition, the MACcoon turnover chain, all stems from a YouTube comment, a viral tweet, merchandise from the Sickos Committee, and a desire to be unique from Head Coach Chris Creighton and defensive back Bryce Llewellyn.
Football
Chris Creighton scores 200th career win as Eastern Michigan football downs Ball State, 24-9
By Caleb Henderson | November 15As just the 38th coach in Football Bowl Subdivision history to reach the milestone of 200 wins, Chris Creighton is the fourth active coach to hit the mark. His team achieved this feat for him as Eastern Michigan University dominated Ball State University on Nov. 15, 2025, to score their first road win of the year, 24-9.
Basketball
Eastern Michigan women’s basketball defeats St. Thomas in defensive battle, 52-41
By Caleb Henderson | November 15Eastern Michigan University put on a defensive clinic against the University of St. Thomas on Nov. 14, 2025, leaving Schoenecker Arena with a 52-41 victory and a .500 record.
