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This page consists of coverage of everyone's favorite sports team - the Maroons! Check here for athlete spotlights and updates on how our teams are doing over the course of the season.
G’s Farewell
Written by Garrett Ruggieri, Sports Editor
Dear Roanoke,
A greatest moment? No, plenty. A fondest memory? No, a full scrapbook. A best friend? Not one, all...
What the BLANK with Renee Alquiza
Written by Alexis Barton
What sport do you play?
Women’s Basketball
Where are you from?
Cornelius, NC
Best meal in Commons?
Chicken Tendiessssss
Who is your funniest teammate?
Megan Patricia Wheeler
If you...
Maroons Score Big on the Diamond
Written by Alexis Barton
The baseball team has had a busy start to their jam-packed season. In two separate tournaments, these Maroons have proved why...
Centennial Season Rains Chiefs Red
Written by Garrett Ruggieri
In the NFL’s centennial year, the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers took to the gridiron to battle for the...
What the VALENTINE’S BLANK with Zachary Dalton and Kaillee Philleo
Written by Alexis Barton
What sports/events do you compete in?
Zach: Track and Field. Any event from the 400m dash to the 800m dash.
Kaillee: I am...
Kobe Bryant – Love of the Game
Written by Alexis Barton
On Sunday, January 26th, the sports world lost one of the greatest players, advocates, and role models of all time: Kobe...
Maroons Cook Up Hot Winter
Written by Alexis Barton
The men’s basketball team was staying busy over winter break with lots of competition. After a quick 10-day break, the Maroons...
Maroons Officially Add Wrestling
Written by Garrett Ruggieri
Roanoke College will join Ferrum, Shenandoah (2020) and Washington and Lee as the only teams that sport an official NCAA Division...
Women’s Basketball Cruising
Written by Alexis Barton
The women’s basketball team has been heating up in the cold winter weather. Since their season opened in mid-November, these Maroons...
Breakthroughs in the Professional World
Written by Garrett Ruggieri
Alyssa Nakken becomes the first full-time female coach in Major League Baseball history. Nakken was promoted to assistant coach of the...
What the BLANK with Xavier O’Brien
Written by Garrett Ruggieri
What sport are you a part of?
Track and Field.
Which events do you run?
60m, 60m Hurdles, 100m, 110m Hurdles, 200m, 400m, 400m...
The Revival of Men’s Club Soccer
Written by Ryan Denholm
Over the past few years, many freshmen matriculating at Roanoke College have been shocked to find out that despite the existence...
RC Recap
Written by Garrett Ruggieri
Track and Field: Men’s track is looking forward to an opportunity to shine on their own facility this weekend at the...
Come on in, the Water is Freezing
Written by Alexis Barton
In their third full season back on campus, the swim team has made its mark on the conference for yet another...
RC Recap
Written by Garrett Ruggieri
Men’s Soccer: The maroons finished with a 14-2-4 record to round out an impressive season. They were granted a bid to...
Cross Country Told from the Inside-Out
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf
The men’s and women’s cross-country teams flew to Memphis, Tennessee this past weekend to compete against 40 other teams throughout the...
What the BLANK with Chris Martin
Written by Alexis Barton
What sport do you play?
Women’s Soccer.
What position do you play?
Goalkeeper.
Where are you from?
Blacksburg, VA.
What is your favorite meal in Commons?
General’s Chicken.
Who...
Maroons Dominate at Tournament
Written by Ryan Denholm
This past weekend, the Roanoke College Men’s Basketball Team turned heads by taking home some hardware from the Dick Leftwich Tip-Off...
RC Recap
Cross Country: In the ODAC Championships, the Maroons competed in a race with 12 other schools. The men finished in 4th place and the...
Stat Stars
Written by Garrett Ruggieri
Linsey Bailey
ODAC Quarterfinals vs. Virginia Weslyen
Outside Hitter
Volleyball
11 Kills
2 Service Aces
Zach Behe
Goalie
Soccer
3 Saves
Clean Sheet
