ALYSSA GALL SPORTS WRITER In college, athletes are faced with various challenges throughout their four year career. From injuries to weather prohibited games, athletes have seen it all. They have learned to become adaptable when facing any obstacle. However, current athletes now have a new unexpected obstacle to face that is leaving the community buzzing.... Continue Reading →
Athletes celebrate homecoming
ALYSSA GALL SPORT WRITER Photo by Dylan Cour Homecoming at Alma College is a special time of year for Alma students. It is a time for celebrating the Alma pride and recognizing the legacy of the college. Alumni from all over the country, and each graduating class, come back to support the college that shaped... Continue Reading →
Scots outwork opponents
JACOB SMITH SPORTS WRITER Photo by Allison Woodland The Alma College women’s soccer team travelled down to Indiana this past weekend to face the Franklin College Grizzlies and Anderson University Ravens. The Scots srew with the Ravens on Saturday (Sep. 14) and defeated the Grizzlies on Sunday (Sep. 15). “It was our first test on... Continue Reading →
Athletes partake in the buddy system
ALYSSA GALL SPORTS WRITER At Alma, student athletes not only hold important roles as athletes for their specific sports, but also through their involvement with their buddy teams. “In the beginning of the year, teams from different seasons are paired up to support each other during games and or other events they might have going... Continue Reading →
Athletic department welcomes new coaches
HANK WICKLEY SPORTS WRITER Since last May, there have been several new coaching positions filled, bringing lots of new faces to the athletic department. Many of the coaches on staff have brought in new assistants, or have moved from assistants to head coaches. Ultimately, there is a new wave of people in the coaching offices... Continue Reading →
Healthy eating for athletes
HANK WICKLEY SPORTS WRITER For athletes, a healthy and balanced diet is critical for performance in competition. Eating healthy on campus, although it may not seem easy at first, is absolutely accomplishable. “Athletes at any level should want to treat their diet seriously and want to eat healthy,” said Zeke Nave (‘20). The dining options... Continue Reading →
Greer named head coach of men’s soccer
HANK WICKLEY SPORTS WRITER After the resignation of coach Oakley, the Scots men’s soccer team brought home a familiar face. John Greer, previous assistant coach for the program, has been named as head coach. “We’re thrilled to have Coach Greer returning to Alma and take over the reins as our new head men’s soccer coach,”... Continue Reading →
Ladd and Cooper win All-American
HANK WICKLEY SPORTS WRITER To cap off their team’s stunning season, two wrestlers represented the scots at the national level. Brendan Ladd (’20) and Zach Cooper (’20) both achieved status as All-Americans while at the competition in Roanoke, Virginia. While this was a fantastic way for the two athletes to end their season, it was... Continue Reading →
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