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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.

Wrestling Victories

Maroons Break Century Mark

Three-Set Takedown

Swing of Victory

Rally Time!

High Powered Offense in the Stanley Cup Final

Written by Lauren Roth On March 12th, the National Hockey League announced they would be pausing the 2019-2020 season in response to the COVD-19 pandemic....

Is It October Yet?

Written by Alexis Barton The temperatures are dropping and the leaves are changing colors, which means one thing for baseball fans: playoffs. Despite their late...

New Faces (With Masks) in New Places

Written by Alexis Barton Football. Is. Back. Thursday, the reigning Super Bowl Champions Kansas City Chiefs took on the Houston Texans to kick off the...

20-20 Vision for New Wrestling Program

Written by Lauren Roth In March of 2020, Roanoke College Athletic Director Scott Allison hired Nate Yetzer to be the head coach of Roanoke’s brand...

Senior Spotlight: Zachary Dalton and Emilee Wooten

Written by Katherine Clatterbuck In the wake of the ODAC’s decision to suspend competition for the fall semester, Roanoke College seniors are preparing for postponed...

An Issue Bigger Than the Game

Written by Alexis Barton The year 2020 has been a year that no one saw coming. A pandemic that closed down colleges and universities, mass...

New Beginnings: An Athlete’s Reaction to the Coronavirus

Written by Lauren Roth Humor, making jokes. It tends to be a method we all use to deal with any type of negative emotion, whether...

Welcome Back, Maroons!

Written by Alexis Barton Maroons, it is good to be back. Whether you are logging into Zoom from your house or taking a socially distanced...

Lottery Luck for the Timberwolves, Another Year for the Knicks

Written by Alexis Barton In the midst of their return to the 2019-20 season, the NBA recently held their draft lottery to determine the draft...

The New and Improved Stanley Cup Playoffs

Written by Alexis Barton After an abrupt end to their 2019-20 season, the National Hockey League is back in action. Rather than competing in 31...

Final Team Records and Honors

Written by Alexis Barton Baseball -2020: 7 wins -2019: 21 wins -2018: 31 wins -2017: 35 wins -Total Wins: 94  -Team Recognitions: ODAC Champions (2017), NCAA South Regional Champions (2017), NCAA...

Final Senior Rosters

Written by Alexis Barton  Baseball #5 Matt Wojciechowski, Infield #6 Forrest Wagner, Pitcher #10 Sam Watson, Outfield/Pitcher #12 Connor Chiulli, Pitcher #23 Joe Kitlas, Catcher/Infield #44 Mason Farman, Catcher   Men’s Basketball #2 Caleb...

Tribute to Sports Editor Garrett Ruggieri

Written by Alexis Barton and Ryan Denholm The first time I met Garrett it was at my interview for the Brackety-Ack. After a failed meetup...

Big Moments for Maroons

Written by Ryan Denholm The addition of the men’s swimming team and women’s swimming team was a big announcement for the Athletics Department. After an...

Final Coaches Quotes

Written by Alexis Barton Seniors, as we look back to honor your four years at Roanoke College, some of your coaches have one final message...

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...