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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.

Sport Scaries

Written by Kaelyn Spickler Collegiate athletes are used to being the “big dogs.” On game days, they are greeted with smiles and well wishes from...

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...

The Next Level of Basketball

Written by Kaelyn Spickler The transition from being the top dog in your high school’s gym to being at the bottom of the totem pole...

Professional Football Report: NFL Teams Fight for A Playoff Spot

Written by Ian Gillen As the weather gets colder across the nation, stakes get higher and the teams get hotter in the National Football League....

RC Recap

Written by Ian Gillen Men’s Basketball The men’s basketball team ended their regular season play on a three game win streak and are hoping to keep...

Introducing: The Baseball Team’s Walk-Up Songs

Written by Kaelyn Spickler Do you like what you hear at baseball games when our guys walk up to the plate or mound? Here’s the...

Cross Country Out of the Gates with a Bang

Written by Ian Gillen After a hard fought few weeks took the team to West Virginia and Blacksburg, our men’s and women’s cross-country teams are...

RC Season Openers Recap

Written by Ian Gillen Men’s Basketball The Men’s Basketball season is underway with six home games coming up in the month of December.  The team opened...

March Madness Brackets: The Mascots to Watch

Written by Ian Gillen The sun is out, brackets are being filled, and classes are being skipped again because it’s that very special time of...

Just Dance RC

Written by Jessica Shelburne Last weekend, the RC Dance Team traveled to Myrtle Beach, SC to compete in the Hollywood Vibe dance competition. Dance schools...

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...

Rooney’s Season Roundup

Written by Kaelyn Spickler The winter season is coming to an end, and the seniors have much to be proud of, not just for this past...

RC Recap

Written by Kaelyn Spickler Track and Field Our men’s and women’s track and field teams opened their outdoor season this past weekend at Washington and Lee...

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...

Rooney’s Senior Roundup

Written by Kaelyn Spickler Mara Briggs Track and Field High Jump Starting her senior season, Mara Briggs has set some big goals for herself. “I hope to be...

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:...

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...

Rooney’s Senior Roundup

Written by Kaelyn Spickler Jillian Barnard Soccer #19 Midfield Senior midfielder Jillian Barnard has played her heart out the past couple of weeks.The Lady Maroons faced Sweet Briar...

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 Take on ODAC Championship Rounds

Written by Garrett Ruggieri Congratulations to our Maroon basketball players and coaches on their fantastic seasons. The men finished the regular season 18-7 (11-5 ODAC)...

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