Category: Sports
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Six Members of Holy Cross Men’s Basketball Team Enter Transfer Portal
Thomas Healy ’28 Staff Writer The Holy Cross men’s basketball team continues to be hounded by the transfer portal. After an 11-22 season, head coach Dave Paulsen and his crew turn towards the college basketball offseason–a time that has become significantly harder to navigate in recent years. For Holy Cross,…
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How the 2026 Masters Tournament Offered a Masterclass in Persistence
Ruth Ayala Terrazas ’29 Staff Writer Described as one of the most prestigious sporting events of the year, the 90th Masters took place last week from April 9 through April 12. However, as the tournament approached, there was growing criticism about how to maintain its classy and strict image while…
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Holy Cross Baseball Finding Its Stride in Conference Play: A Look At The Numbers
Brendan Grudberg ’28 Assistant Sports Editor The Holy Cross baseball team is now well over halfway through their 2026 campaign, sitting just below .500 at 16-19 following a Tuesday mid-week matinee 1-9 loss at Brown. The Crusaders struggled in their non-conference series, with a record of 4-11 in their early…
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“It Just Opens Up a World of Possibilities for Me”: Freshman Trevor Smith Explores Passion for Photography
Ruth Ayala Terrazas ’29 Staff Writer Since arriving on the hill, freshman Trevor Smith has showcased his talent for photographing the Holy Cross Crusaders. What began as a personal interest in car photography quickly evolved into something much bigger after high school friends encouraged him to bring his camera to…
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“They’re a Great Group”: Holy Cross Women’s Basketball Team’s Seniors Make Their Mark
Aiden Konold ’26 Chief Sports Editor ANN ARBOR, Mich.— Though the No. 15 Holy Cross Crusaders lost to the No. 2 seed Michigan Wolverines three Fridays ago in the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, the team’s group of four seniors accomplished something rare in the Patriot League. In their four…
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Michigan Wins 2026 Men’s College Basketball Championship, 2nd in Program History
Brendan Grudberg ’28 Sports Editor On Monday night, the Michigan Wolverines defeated the Connecticut Huskies in the 2026 NCAA DI Men’s Basketball Championship by a score of 69-63. The game, played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, was a great finale to another college basketball season full of exciting moments.…
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Holy Cross Men’s Lacrosse Team Shifting Program’s Image
Ruth Ayala Terrazas ’29 Staff Writer As the Holy Cross men’s lacrosse season enters its final stretch, nothing is being taken for granted. This is J.L. Reppert’s sixth season as head coach, and it is evident that the years of rebuilding are paying off. The 2026 season opened with a…
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Crusaders Lose 48-83 to Wolverines in 2026 NCAA Tournament, But Seniors Will Always Be Remembered for Three NCAA Tournaments in Four Years
Aiden Konold ’26 Chief Sports Editor ANN ARBOR, MICH. — As the first quarter of the NCAA Tournament game between the No. 15 Holy Cross Crusaders and the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines wound down, Wolverine Sophomore Guard Mila Holloway knocked down a three-pointer to extend her team’s lead to 27-6. …
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Previewing the Opponent: the No. 2 Seed Michigan Wolverines
Aiden Konold ’26 Chief Sports Editor ANN ARBOR, MICH. — For the first time in program history, the No. 9 nationally ranked Michigan Wolverines’ women’s basketball team will be returning to the NCAA Tournament for an eighth consecutive season. The First and Second Rounds of the 2026 Fort Worth 3…
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Holy Cross Men’s Lacrosse Team Shifting Program’s Image
Ruth Ayala Terrazas ’29 Staff Writer As the Holy Cross men’s lacrosse season enters its final stretch, nothing is being taken for granted. This is J.L. Reppert’s sixth season as head coach, and it is evident that the years of rebuilding are paying off. The 2026 season opened with a…
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Holy Cross Women’s Basketball Team Takes Down Lehigh in 2026 Patriot League Championship
Aiden Konold ’26 Chief Sports Editor A season ago, Lehigh ended the Holy Cross Women’s Basketball Team’s season in Bethlehem, PA in the Patriot League Championship Semifinals. On Sunday, the Crusaders exacted revenge not only for how their season ended last year, but also for the Holy Cross men’s basketball…
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We’re Goin’ Dancing! Holy Cross Women’s Basketball Conquers Patriot League Tournament, Face #2 Michigan in NCAA Tournament
Brendan Grudberg ’28 Sports Editor The Holy Cross Women’s Basketball team has done it! The Crusader squad loaded with experience completed the three-game homestand in the Patriot League championship on Sunday afternoon, defeating Lehigh 77-70 in front of many faithful fans. With the team punching its ticket to the Big…
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Holy Cross Women’s Basketball Team Takes Down Lehigh in 2026 Patriot League Championship
Aiden Konold ’26 Chief Sports Editor WORCESTER– A season ago, Lehigh ended the Holy Cross women’s basketball team’s season in Bethlehem, Pa. in the Patriot League Championship Semifinals. Today, the Crusaders exacted revenge not only for how their season ended last year, but also for the Holy Cross men’s basketball…
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Holy Cross Baseball Team Struggles in Spring Break Trip to Portland
Jack Faggiano ’27 Staff Writer It was a tale of two series for the Holy Cross Crusader baseball team in the last week, as they traveled to Seattle, Wash. to take on the Seattle University Redhawks, followed by a four-game stint in Portland, Ore. against the University of Portland Pilots. …
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Woo Cru Seeks to Improve Fan Experience at Holy Cross Athletic Events
Ruth Ayala Terrazas ’29 Staff Writer Woo Cru, a student-led group focused on improving the fan experience at Holy Cross athletic games, is still in its early stages but already hopes to make a lasting impact on the college’s athletic culture. Freshmen Regan Allison and Abby Mauldin now lead the…
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Shippin’ Up to Boston: HC Track & Field at Patriot League and New England Indoor Championships
Jaden Stainforth ’27 Staff Writer Concluding their 2025-26 indoor season, the Holy Cross Track and Field squad shipped up to Boston for two final meets: the Patriot League Indoor Championships on the first weekend of Spring Break, Feb. 28th through March 1st, and the New England Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association…
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Holy Cross Men’s Basketball Team Heartbroken in Patriot League Tournament… What’s Next?
Brendan Grudberg ’28 Assistant Sports Editor Each year, excitement in the NCAA postseason basketball tournaments is in the air as soon as March 1 hits. With hundreds of Division I teams competing in dozens of conference tournaments vying for a ticket to the big dance, phrases like “This Is March”…
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Katie Lachapelle Earns Hockey East Coach of the Year Honors
Aiden Konold ’26 Chief Sports Editor Just a year removed from a 10-20-4 season, Holy Cross Women’s Ice Hockey Head Coach Katie Lachapelle earned 2026 Hockey East Coach of the Year honors. The 2025-26 season saw a nine-win improvement from the 2024-25 campaign, and included a Hockey East era record…
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How Can Crusader Basketball Teams Succeed in the Patriot League Tournament?
Brendan Grudberg ’28 Sports Editor Given that the Holy Cross basketball teams are wrapping up the regular season, and this is the last Spire issue until March 13, I figured I would give some insight into our Crusaders’ chances in this year’s Patriot League men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, tipping…
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A Recap of the Holy Cross Baseball Team’s First Seven Games
Jack Faggiano ’27 Staff Writer With an abysmal 0-7 start staring the Holy Cross Baseball team down in the top of the ninth this past Sunday, Simon Landry stepped up to the plate and ripped a two-run homer to left field to knot the game up at 15 with Florida…
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Cousy Court Dedication Game a Big Success
Tom Quinn ’29 Staff Writer All I have to say is wow. What an epic event held at the College of the Holy Cross on February 6th. Everything down to the meal swipe available for students in the halls of the Hart Center represented perfection. The atmosphere was the best…
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Holy Cross Baseball Team Swept in Opening Series Against 2024 A-10 Champs VCU
Matt Mistretta ’28 Staff Writer Following the Holy Cross Baseball Team’s most successful season in recent memory, featuring a Patriot League regular season and tournament Championship and a historic appearance in the Chapel Hill Regional, the Crusaders opened their 2026 season against the 2024 Atlantic-10 Champs, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). …
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Holy Cross Men’s Ice Hockey Team Prepares for Final Stretch of Regular Season
Aiden Konold ’26 Chief Sports Editor With four games remaining in the regular season, the Holy Cross men’s ice hockey team is positioned at third place in the Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) conference at 14-14-2 (12-8-2) with 39 league points. The Crusaders sit 11 points behind first place Bentley, and…
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Patriot League Tournament on the Horizon for Holy Cross Men’s Basketball Team
Thomas Healy ’28 Staff Writer The Holy Cross men’s basketball team has endured a tough spell of league games these past two months. After stealing a promising win at American in mid-January, the team has only been able to squeeze out two wins since then. That placed the Crusaders at…
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An Early Season Recap of the Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse Teams
Timmy Gleason ‘28 Staff Writer As the snow subsides and melts due to the increasingly warmer weather, Holy Cross swings its attention onto the spring sports. Baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, and golf are all kicking off their seasons while indoor track, swimming and diving, basketball, and hockey are in the…
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Holy Cross Softball Team Prepares for 2026 Season
Matthew Reichert ’28 Staff Writer In November of 1887 Yale played Harvard in a football game at the Polo Grounds. Both teams were undefeated and various Chicagoan alumni congregated inside the Farragut Boating Club to await the results of this decisive contest. The score came back: Yale won 17-8. Amidst…
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Holy Cross Women’s Basketball Maintaining Strong Form Through Conference Play
Brendan Grudberg ’28 Sports Editor The Holy Cross Women’s Basketball team is having a very strong 2025-26 season, sitting 14-9 overall and 8-4 within the conference with 6 games left to play as of Tuesday, Feb. 10. I spoke with Head Coach Candice Green earlier this school year about her…
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Seahawks Defensive Masterclass Stumps Vrabel & Pats in Super Bowl LX
Matthew Mistretta ’28 Staff Writer The 60th “Big Game” in National Football League (NFL) history featured two teams who were far from preseason favorites, with the Seattle Seahawks, led by journeyman quarterback Sam Darnold, taking on the sophomore quarterback Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. The last time these…
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The Gordie Lockbaum Story Part I: Growing Up
Aiden Konold ’26 Chief Sports Editor On the evening of December 14, 2024, nearly 2.5 million football fans sank into their living room couches, crowded around their televisions, and tuned into ESPN to watch college football’s Heisman Trophy presentation. Each year, the Heisman Trophy presentation tends to be one of…
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A Look Ahead Towards the Holy Cross Baseball Season
Matthew Reichert ’28 Staff Writer Holy Cross won the 2025 Patriot League title and it seems it should be an extended resurgence: Patriot League Player of the Year CJ Erie (OF) is back; Patriot League Pitcher of the Year Jaden Wywoda is back; All-Patriot League players Gianni Royer (OF) and…