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.
by Alexis Barton As the second phase of students returned to campus, the indoor track and field teams were breaking records as they hosted the Finn Pincus Invitational. The meet marked the first competition for the team in 2022, and they surely made an impression. The Maroons played host to a combination of both conference…
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck The Roanoke women’s basketball team began ODAC Conference play this Wednesday, December 1st, against Hollins University. Before Wednesday night, the team had a 4-game winning streak against out-of-conference teams including Averett University, who will join the ODAC Conference in the 2022-2023 season. Not only have these first four games been victories…
Written by Lauren Roth The beginning of a sports season is always filled with excitement and anticipation, especially for a team that is nationally ranked. The only thing that can make it better is when it is your first season with a team like it is for Hayden James. James is a freshman point guard…
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck The matchup between long-time rivals Ohio State and Michigan on Saturday, November 27th ended historically after Michigan came out victorious for the first time in eight years. The Michigan Wolverines had not won against Ohio State since their 2011 win of 40-34. Entering the game, Ohio was ranked 2nd in the…
Written by Alexis Barton The Roanoke men’s basketball team has been off to a flying start this season. In their opening weeks of non-conference play, the Maroons dominated teams from all over the east coast. After beating Marietta, who was ranked #3 in the nation at the time, the Maroons got the confidence boost that…
Written by Lauren Roth This past weekend marked the end of the fall sports season for the Maroons. Each team the Maroons made their way into the ODAC tournament this year, and each team had a unique experience in the postseason. The men’s soccer team traveled to Randolph Collegeto compete in the quarterfinals of the…
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 season this past Monday at Averett University. Averett University is transitioning into the ODAC conference next season, so this game gave both teams the chance to size up their future…
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 Packers lost their star quarterback who had been able to lead the team to the top of the NFC North division. The news came as a shock to fans as…
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 of the Chicago Blackhawks. With 6 Stanley Cup championships under their belt, with 3 being in the 21st century, the team has been revered by many for their ability to…
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 cheer across the nation, and it’s particularly wonderful when the competition winds down to the two final teams. In this year’s World Series, the Atlanta Braves are taking on the…