HANK WICKLEY SPORTS WRITER Hazing can be defined in many ways. It is often related directly to Greek life on college campuses all over the world. Hazing spreads to athletics as well, and can come in many forms. Hazing is defined as any humiliating or strenuous act done usually as an initiation into some sort... Continue Reading →
HANK WICKLEY SPORTS WRITER The volleyball team is on a hot streak thus far, and it doesn’t look like there are any plans of slowing down. The team has a record of 14-2, with the two losses to conference opponents Calvin College and Hope College. Most notable, the team has had a few comeback wins... Continue Reading →
HANK WICKLEY SPORTS WRITER This past July, Brad Smith was promoted to Head Athletic Trainer. With this position, Smith is now responsible for overseeing all activities in the athletic training room. After working at Alma for a year as an assistant athletic trainer, Smith was excited for the opportunity to take over. “Being named as... Continue Reading →
BY HANK WICKLEY SPORTS EDITOR On Saturday, September 15, the Women’s Golf team took home a big win. Literally. The team hosted the Alma Invitational at the Pine River Country Club. “To finish in the top four at our own invitational was a great feeling,” said Kennedy Hilley (‘19), “but it made it even more... Continue Reading →
By Hank Wickley Sports Writer Spring has arrived. The clocks have all changed, the snow is finally beginning to melt, and the fall sports are in the midst of spring ball. Football, volleyball and men’s and women’s soccer are all undergoing their offseason tradition of spring ball. This time consists of practices, work in the... Continue Reading →
By Hank Wickley Sports Writer You can’t hit what you can’t see. Scot pitcher Josh Riggs (‘20) threw a near-perfect game recently in a 2-0 victory over Hanover College. Allowing only two hits and leaving the opponent scoreless, Rigss dominated the game from start to finish. Throwing 98 pitches and 76 strikes, there weren’t many... Continue Reading →
By Joelle Fisher Sports Writer Being on a team isn’t just about helping each other win games. The swim and dive team has demonstrated this first hand with its support for fellow teammate, Elizabeth Flatoff (’20), who is in the process of recovering from the removal of three tumors. “Teammates become your family so quickly,... Continue Reading →
By John Durga Staff Writer A national title is the highest level of victory a college athlete can achieve. Winning this puts them at the very pinnacle of their competition. Brendan Ladd (’20) gave himself the opportunity to be the best of the best. Entering the national tournament Ladd was 33-5 on his season. This... Continue Reading →
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