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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.
Tips for Talking Sports with Your Valentine
Written by Lauren Roth
Let them do the talking.
This is the most basic strategy and easiest way to go. Just about everyone has something...
What the VALENTINE’S BLANK with Zachary Dalton and Kaillee Philleo: Part Two
Written by Alexis Barton
One year after their first Valentine’s interview, the Brackety-Ack caught up with perhaps the cutest couple on the Track & Field...
Maroons SPRING into Competition
Written by Kate Clatterbuck
In January, the Roanoke basketball, swimming, and track & field teams began competing for the first time since last March. The...
Golf’s Downfall? Low Ratings for 2020 Masters
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck
The 2020 Masters teed off on Thursday, November 12th at Augusta National Golf Club. Following its postponement in April due to...
A Crack in the Glass Ceiling
Written by Alexis Barton
This week, the Miami Marlins made history as they hired Kim Ng, the first female General Manager in the history of...
NBA Offseason Heats Up with Draft and New Start Date
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck
Following the Lakers’ triumphant season, the NBA is working towards the next season as the December 22nd start date gets closer...
What the BLANK with Sayre Brandstatter
Written by Alexis Barton
What is your name?
Sayre Brandstatter
Where are you from?
Summit, NJ
What sport do you play?
Women’s Basketball
What position do you play?
Guard
Who is your funniest...
Senior Spotlight: Megan Wheeler, Max Menzel & Jayla Faison
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck
In the midst of 2020, senior athletes are holding on to the final season of their beloved sports. While practices and...
Coaching During a Pandemic
Written by Lauren Roth
Almost eight months ago Roanoke College students, faculty, and staff received the news that students would be returning home for two...
NFL Midseason Awards
Written by Carter Weissenfluh
As the first half of the NFL season has flown by, I think it is time to acknowledge those who have...
Big Stories in the Big 10 (and the ACC!)
Written by Alexis Barton
As the college football season is underway, there have already been numerous storylines that have made for an interesting season in...
Lakers Back on Top
Written by Carter Weissenfluh
The Los Angeles Lakers have found themselves in familiar territory after winning their 17th championship in franchise history. There were a...
RC Athletics Tradition
Written by Lauren Roth
Roanoke College Athletics has had to modify many long-standing traditions in 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Sports from all seasons have...
Spooky Injuries Hit NFL
Written by Kate Clatterbuck
Since the start of the 2020 NFL season in early September, multiple teams have suffered great losses as key players are...
Lions, and Tigers, and the Manning Brothers? Oh My!
Written by Alexis Barton
Whether they’re the best player in their position, the best-looking player, or the funniest player in post-game interviews, we all have...
COVID-19 Hits Hard in Week 4
Written by Carter Weissenfluh
The first four weeks of the NFL season have flown by and the first wave of the coronavirus has started to...
Finals Season in NHL and NBA
Written by Lauren Roth
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted many professional sports seasons, canceling or postponing many of them halfway through the season. Roughly seven months...
Big Names and Bigger Contracts
Written by Alexis Barton
Just a week after the Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup, the National Hockey League is ready to jump into...
Senior Spotlight: Allison Barthol and Kristina Harrel
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck
After years of late-night practices, early morning wake up calls, and lots of sweat, our 2021 senior athletes exhibit the qualities...
Senior Spotlight: Ellie Schad and Philani Mlotshwa
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck
The Class of 2021 began their senior year with delayed sports seasons, strict practice regulations, and numerous safety procedures. Our bravely...
