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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.
Starting the Season Off Right
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck
After excelling last season with a 10-3 overall standing and an ODAC championship appearance, the women’s basketball team began their 2021-22...
Being a Team Player: Vaccination & Pro Sports
Written by Alexis Barton
On November 3rd, former league MVP Aaron Rodgers tested positive for COVID-19. In the height of the season, the Green Bay...
Blackhawks’ Case Sparks League-Wide Talk About Sexual Abuse
Written by Alexis Barton
As one of the first franchises in the history of the NHL, fans and casual viewers alike understand the storied history...
Astros and Braves Go Back and Forth in World Series
By Alexis Barton
It’s the most wonderful time of year for baseball fans-- it’s October. October baseball is a thing of beauty for those who...
Costumes for Sports Fans
By Alexis Barton
As October 31st rapidly approaches, everyone is trying to get their costume together, or costumes plural if you’re a Halloween enthusiast. For...
Injuries Haunt Maroons
By Katherine Clatterbuck
With big names like Russell Wilson, a quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, Christian McCaffery, a running back for the Carolina Panthers, and...
Senior Day Win for Field Hockey
Written by Lauren Roth
Becoming a senior is something that all students dream of all the hard work paying off and getting to walk across...
Men’s Soccer Dominates EMU
Written by Alexis Barton
As part of the kickoff for family weekend activities, Roanoke’s men’s soccer team put on an incredible display of offensive talent...
The Return of the GOAT
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck
Sunday Night Football is filled with history and traditions, including the annual watching of players who recently signed elsewhere or were...
Senior Spotlight: Zach Behe and Erin Flamm
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck
With fall athletics underway, many senior athletes are beginning their final season representing Roanoke through their athletic accomplishments. Erin Flamm is...
A Career Marked by Excellence
Written by Lauren Roth
Emilee Wooten has been a member of the Roanoke College field hockey team since 2017, and in her four years she...
Women’s Soccer Bounces Back from First Loss
Written by Alexis Barton
Women’s soccer has long been one of the most competitive teams at Roanoke College. This season is no different, as the...
And Now….Back to Sports!
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck
Coming back from an unprecedented season, Roanoke senior athletes are looking towards the future in this new school year. A senior...
NFL Week 1 Preview
Written by Carter Weissenfluh
Jacksonville Jaguars v. Houston Texans: a division matchup between two teams with somewhat low expectations, but two young promising QBs in...
Recap from the Turf
Written by Lauren Roth
To kick off their season, the men’s and women’s cross country teams headed to Bridgewater College to compete in the Eagles...
XC Starts Strong
Written by Alexis Barton
To kick off their season, the men’s and women’s cross country teams headed to Bridgewater College to compete in the Eagles...
Our Graduating Athletes
Written by Alexis Barton
After four years and four successful seasons, we are proud to recognize the following graduating senior athletes:
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country:...
To the Class of 2021, With Love from Coach
Written by Alexis Barton
As graduation is rapidly approaching, a few of our coaches wanted to wish their graduating seniors one final goodbye. Here are...
Cheated of a Championship
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck
Many students choose to attend a Division III college to enjoy the balance between athletics and academics. While our athletes excel...
NFL Draft Recap
Written by Carter Weissenfluh
With the draft concluding on May 1st, we saw lots of moves across the league for each franchise to get their...
