Category: Sports
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Holy Cross Field Hockey Team’s Saskia Williams Named Patriot League Midfielder of the Week
Aiden Konold ‘26 Chief Sports Editor After a three-point weekend via September 5 and September 7 games against Providence and Northeastern respectively, the Holy Cross Field Hockey Team’s junior midfielder and defender Saskia Williams earned Patriot League Midfielder of the Week honors. Williams played in 83 minutes as a midfielder…
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The Holy Cross Men’s Soccer Team is Full of Youthful Talent and Experienced Veterans: An Early Season Review
Timmy Gleason ’28 Staff Writer We are officially in the full swing of the men’s collegiate soccer season! Last week, we discussed the early season results of the Holy Cross Women’s Soccer Team and this week we’re taking a look at the men’s campaign so far and highlighting some key…
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“Championship or Bust”: Holy Cross Women’s Basketball with Eyes on the Prize Heading into 2025-26 Season
Brendan Grudberg ’28 Sports Editor The Holy Cross Women’s Basketball team is coming off a transitional 2024-25 season, having lost both its head coach and four of its five starters from the 2023-24 team that made its second straight NCAA tournament appearance. However, with Head Coach Candice Green removing her…
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Holy Cross Offense Stalls Out In Home Opener
Kalvin Tragethon ’28 Staff Writer The Rhode Island Rams (3-0) defeated the Holy Cross Crusaders (0-3) on Saturday by a score of 9-7, thanks to an outstanding defensive performance by the visitors. Rhode Island came out of the gates hot, using a series of play actions to drive down the…
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Volleyball’s Emma Sorensen Earns Crusader of the Week Honors
Courtney McKeen ’27 Sports Editor Last week’s Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week was Emma Sorensen of the Holy Cross Women’s Volleyball Team. Although she is only a first-year, she has quickly become one of the top players on the team. As an outside hitter, Sorensen led the team…
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Holy Cross Basketball Gears up for the 25-26 Season
Matthew Mistretta ’28 Staff Writer When the calendar flips to September, you feel a cool breeze begin to set in. Leaves start to fall, everything is pumpkin spice-based, but most importantly, football and basketball are back. A young roster in 2024-25 led to a 13-19 (5-13 CONF) record for the…
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Addition of Patriot League Football Schools Breeds Potential for New Rivalries
Matthew Reichert ’28 Staff Writer The Holy Cross football team’s first home game is Saturday, September 13 against Rhode Island and I’m trying to get excited about it. But, every time I attempt to look forward to the beginning of this season, I end up thinking back to last year…
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We Have Some Answers to F1’s Biggest Questions for 2025
Jaden Stainforth ‘27 Staff Writer Just as us Holy Cross students returned from summer break two weeks ago, so too did Formula 1 as the 2025 racing calendar resumed on the last weekend of August with the Dutch Grand Prix. Commentators, fans, and teams alike held great expectations for this…
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An Early Season Review of the Holy Cross Women’s Soccer Team
Timmy Gleason ‘28 Staff Writer Both of the Crusaders’ soccer teams are officially off the mark for the new 2025-26 season. The new excitement can be felt all around Linda B. Johnson stadium, with new rivalries being made and the rekindling of previous fierce matchups. The early season sample size…
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The Need for Speed: Alijah Cason’s Quickness Propels Him to Special Teams Success
Aiden Konold ’26 Chief Sports Editor Blink, and Alijah Cason’s gone, sprinting past defenders and finding open space. The track instincts kick in, and as soon as he finds that tiny sliver of green grass, he’s gone. His favorite childhood superheroes were the Flash and Spider-Man. His speed, which led…
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Luke Newman ‘24 Drafted By the Chicago Bears in the 2025 NFL Draft
Aiden Konold ‘26 Chief Sports Editor Emotions swirled around Luke Newman’s home on Saturday, April 26, day three of the 2025 NFL Draft. There was anticipation, excitement, and the fear of the unknown. A year ago, Newman attended C.J. Hanson’s draft party and experienced the stresses involved when waiting on…
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One Last Letter from The Editor
Ben Lepper ‘25 Editor-in-Chief When I started writing for The Spire in September 2021, I’d have told you that I was writing because I loved sports. And, while that’s true (and partially why this article is appearing in the Sports section), I’ve come to realize that the reason why I…
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Holy Cross Women’s Lacrosse Triumphs in the First-Round of the Patriot League Tournament
Timmy Gleason ‘28 Staff Writer Just over a week ago, the regular season for the Holy Cross Women’s Lacrosse team ended. In a campaign that flew by in the blink of an eye, head coach Amanda Belichick’s squad achieved a very successful year. At the conclusion of the Crusaders’ 18-12…
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Holy Cross Men’s Golf Finishes Second in Patriot League Championship; Finishes Off Historic Season
Brendan Grudberg ’28 Staff Writer The Holy Cross Men’s Golf team finished off its incredible season on Sunday, finishing a program-best second place in the Patriot League team championships (850; +10), only one stroke behind the champions, Loyola Maryland. Holy Cross entered the final day at Bucknell Golf Club tied…
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Strong Recruiting Class Looks to Keep Holy Cross Men’s Basketball Team Afloat After Losing Four to the Transfer Portal and One to Graduation
Thomas Healy ’28 Staff Writer Basketball is an erratic game. On the court, momentum can shift in an instant — a missed shot, a sudden steal, a buzzer-beater from half-court. The game flows between chaos and control, with players reading each play like a living puzzle that never stays still.…
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Holy Cross Baseball Team Earns 2025 Patriot League Regular Season Title
Matthew Reichert ’28 Staff Writer On Sunday, April 27, the Holy Cross baseball program commemorated the jersey retirement of four athletes: Louis Sockalexis, Jack Barry, Owen Caroll, Jim O’Neil, and Ron Perry. Each of these individuals is greatly deserving of the recognition they are receiving from Holy Cross. Louis Sockalexis…
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Holy Cross Men’s Rowing: The Road to IRA Nationals
Jaden Stainforth ‘27 Staff Writer Three races and about a month or so into the season, the Holy Cross Men’s rowing team feels confident as they approach the final set of races of the season, all of which are crucial in raising their chances at achieving the penultimate goal of…
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Christo Kelly’s Diligence Leads Him to Chapel Hill
Aiden Konold ’26 Chief Sports Editor Nearly a year removed from snapping the football to Joe Pesansky, Christo Kelly lines up across from Peter Pesansky, Joe’s younger brother. Peter is a defensive lineman at Christo’s newest destination, the University of North Carolina. Christo, who spent the first five years of…
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A Recap of Holy Cross Figure Skating’s First Season
Molly Landis ’27 News Editor Figure skating at Holy Cross is a relatively recently established club. This is the first year that the team has had a coach, a budget, structured practices, and competitions. The team majorly grew in size at the outset of the academic year from just two…
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Rory McIlroy Wins Masters, Etches Name in the History Books
Courtney McKeen ’27 Sports Editor The Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club is one that is deeply rooted in tradition and history. Each year, Augusta hosts golfers and patrons to honor the sport of golf and the longstanding traditions that the tournament keeps to this day. Augusta National is…
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Broncos’ Country, Let’s Ride: Western Michigan Wins its First NCAA Hockey Championship
Matthew Mistretta ’28 Staff Writer This year’s NCAA Hockey Tournament was nothing short of CHAOS from start to finish. Only ONE of the top four seeds going into the tournament advanced to the Frozen Four, with four overtime matchups in the first two rounds. When we arrived in St. Louis,…
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Another NBA Regular Season in the Books, It’s Playoff Time
Joseph Rowdis ’25 Staff Writer And just like that, another NBA regular season successfully came to a close, and indeed this season is different. There was a lot to take in and remember from the season, so let’s get right into the action. Opening Night in the NBA already started…
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Holy Cross Senior Thomas Gale Joins ECHL Wheeling Nailers, Finds Success in Pro Debut
Aiden Konold ’26 Chief Sports Editor WHEELING NAILERS OFFER GALE AN AMATEUR TRYOUT Two days after the Holy Cross men’s ice hockey season came to a close, senior goalie Thomas Gale checked his phone and noticed a text message pop up. The message was from Derek Army, the head coach…
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Caleb Kenney Signs with Mansfield and Associates Sports Agency, Prepares to Make Leap to International Pro Basketball
Ben Paradis ‘28 Staff Writer Last week, Holy Cross Men’s Basketball standout Caleb Kenney took a major step toward his professional career, signing with Mansfield and Associates Sports Agency. Widely regarded as one of the most decorated and accomplished players in Holy Cross history, Kenney is now preparing to make…
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A Preview of the Conclusion of the Holy Cross Men’s Lacrosse Season: An Interview with Freshman Goalkeeper Henry Waisburd
Timmy Gleason 28’ Staff Writer It seems like the 2024-25 Lacrosse season has gone by in the blink of an eye. With twelve games already in the book and three more left to play, the Crusaders have had an extremely memorable campaign. The last three matches include two competitions with…
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2024-2025 Men’s College Basketball Season Full of Dominance and Surprises Comes to a Thrilling Close
Billy Holmes ’25 Staff Writer The 2024-2025 Men’s College Basketball season has come to an end and it is definitely safe to say that it concluded in thrilling fashion! The national championship game took place on Monday, April 7 between the Florida Gators and Houston Cougars and it was an…
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UConn Women’s Basketball Program Earns Twelfth National Championship Under Head Coach Geno Auriemma
Courtney McKeen ’27 Sports Editor The UConn Huskies took home the NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship on April 6 after defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Women’s March Madness final. This marks the program’s 12th NCAA tournament championship in just the last 30 years, making them the team with…
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Holy Cross Labels NIL Fund as the “Driving Force” Behind Tuition Increase
Brendan Grudberg ’28 Proud HC NIL Donor Around a month ago, Holy Cross students received a significant email from President Rougeau, announcing that tuition would be taking a 5.6% hike for the next academic year. The school’s announcement understandably ruffled a few feathers, as tuition prices significantly affect students’ current…
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Clarice Jordan Considers Using 21st Year of Eligibility to Play One More Season at Duke
Aiden Konold ’26 Let the Kids Play He walks into the Duke University locker room after a regular season basketball game for perhaps the six hundredth time in his collegiate basketball career. No, seriously, the six hundredth time. Or at least pretty darn close to it. I know what you’re…
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A Midseason Review of Holy Cross Men’s & Women’s Lacrosse
Timmy Gleason ’28 Staff Writer Both the Holy Cross Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse seasons are well underway in exciting fashion. Since their respective start, for the men beginning in Providence, RI on the first day of February and for the women starting a week later in Fairfield, CT, these campaigns…