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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.

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...