Sports
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.
Be My Valentine, Joe Burrow
by Alexis Barton
After what seems like the longest two weeks of the year, the Super Bowl is rapidly approaching after conference championships and the...
Winter Break Recap: Men’s and Women’s Basketball
by Alexis Barton
While most students were taking advantage of the month-long winter break, the men’s and women’s basketball teams were hard at work gearing...
Upsets and Overtime
By Katherine Clatterbuck
The divisional round of the NFL playoffs took place this past weekend, seeing three games won by a field goal and one...
Maroons Break Records at Finn Pincus Invitational
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...
WBB Coming in Hot
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...
Freshman Feature: Hayden James
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....
Oh No, Ohio
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...
Men’s Basketball Garners National Attention
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,...
Playoffs Wrap Up for Maroons
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...
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...
