Category: Sports
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Senior Liam Lyons’ Legacy Sets New Standard for Track and Field Program
Ruth Ayala Terrazas ’29 Staff Writer The Class of 2026 has contributed many achievements to Holy Cross athletics. Among them is senior distance runner, Liam Lyons. Competing year round in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track, Lyons has built a career defined not only by success, but by steady…
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Holy Cross Baseball Looking For Winning Formula Ahead of Postseason
Brendan Grudberg ’28 Assistant Sports Editor The Holy Cross Crusaders baseball team is coming off wins in a home weekend series over conference opponent Lehigh as well as a midweek duel against Harvard of the Ivy League. The Crusaders have had an up-and-down season to put it lightly, as they…
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Three-Star Guard Jaelon Germany Commits to Holy Cross Men’s Basketball Team: An Interview and What to Expect
Matt Mistretta ’28 Staff Writer With a lot of turnover as the main headline of Holy Cross Men’s Basketball, a new big name is set to take the court at the Hart Center in the fall. Jaelon Germany, a three-star guard from Crowley, Tex., announced his official commitment to Holy…
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Former HC Women’s Basketball Head Coach, Maureen Magarity, Named UVM Head Coach
Matthew Reichert ’28 Staff Writer In 2023, Maureen Magarity coached the Holy Cross Women’s Basketball team to their first NCAA tournament appearance in over fifteen years. The next year, she won the conference regular season championship, she won the conference tournament, and she brought her team back to the NCAA…
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Holy Cross Men’s Basketball Team Loses Serious Contributors to Transfer Portal
Brendan Grudberg ‘28 Staff Writer The Holy Cross Men’s Basketball team, coming off of a somewhat disappointing 11-22 campaign, had just one player – Jaden Kirkwood – set to graduate this spring. However, in 2026, graduating seniors are only half, or perhaps even less, of the battle with roster turnover…
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Freshman Joe Bower Finds Sense of Community Through Work as a Student Manager
Ruth Ayala Terrazas ’29 Staff Writer Freshman Joe Bower is a football and baseball student manager. His involvement in Holy Cross athletics began last April when he reached out to director of football operations Cameron Borges. Borges responded that there was definitely something Bower could do, and together they agreed…
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Former Holy Cross Men’s Basketball Standout and Assistant Coach, RJ Evans, Named AIC Head Coach
Aiden Konold ’26 Chief Sports Editor Last Monday, April 13, former Holy Cross men’s basketball standout and assistant coach, RJ Evans, was named the new head men’s basketball coach at Division II, American International College (AIC) in Springfield. Evans most recently served as an assistant coach at Northern Kentucky University,…
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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 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 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 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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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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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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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…