Bailey Matela on Family, Baseball, and the Meaning of “Harley Strong”

ODU senior pitcher Bailey Matela opens up about his younger brother Harley’s cancer diagnosis and the strength his family has found through the support of Monarch Nation. From “Harley Strong” warmup shirts to bracelets worn across the program, Bailey shares what the overwhelming love from teammates, coaches, and the ODU community has meant during one of the toughest seasons of his life.

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The Monarchists

The Monarchists are a group of ODU fans and supporters who want to get everyone as excited about ODU Athletics as they are.

They put on a variety of events for all ODU sports teams throughout the year, to include football tailgates in the Blue Lot and their annual Toys for Tots drive for the last home game of the season. In addition to raising funds for ODU student-athletes, they also give back to the community, cover ODU home games, and create weekly podcasts.

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