Athlete Spotlight
Athlete Spotlight: Sydni Cain: Work pays off in the long run
TERESA DULAC SPORTS EDITOR “Running’s in my family,” said junior Sydni Cain. “My parents went on marathons as dates.” Cain, an English writing major from Huntington Beach, California, has been running for Franciscan’s track team since her freshman year. “I’ve been running my whole life,” said Cain, “like since as long as I can remember. But I was never […]
Athlete Spotlight: Joseph Suess – Enjoying, but never falling into love, with tennis
TERESA DULAC SPORTS EDITOR “At first, I was watching tennis on the TV at Grandma’s house,” said junior Joseph Suess, “and I knew I wanted to play.” Suess, an accounting major from New Milford, Connecticut, plays for Franciscan’s men’s tennis team and has been playing tennis for 11 years. “From (ages) 9 to 14 it was very recreational,” said Suess. “Then I started to get […]
Athlete Spotlight: Josh Costello – Baseballin’ for days
“We’re a big baseball family in my house,” said sophomore Joshua Costello, “so baseball’s always been a big part of my life. … I’ve been playing ever since I’ve been able to hold a ball or hold (a) bat.” Costello, a business marketing major from Steubenville, Ohio, who plays as a third baseman and pitcher for Franciscan University of Steubenville’s men’s baseball team, has played sports his […]
Sean Hickey: Making the right play
NICK MERSCH SPORTS EDITOR Sharpshooter Sean Hickey is a junior accounting major from North Olmsted, Ohio, playing basketball for the Franciscan University of Steubenville Barons. Basketball has always played a big role in Hickey’s life as it was part of his decision to come to Franciscan, and his experience with the sport shaped him as a young adult. […]
Athlete Spotlight: JP Bobak: Playing like a pro
NICK MERSCH SPORTS EDITOR Opposing defenders, beware: junior JP Bobak is set on taking the Barons to victory this soccer season with his impressive footwork and offensive prowess. Soccer has always been a big part of this theology major’s life. “I’ve been playing soccer with my brothers ever since I could walk. They are the […]
Athlete Spotlight: Relentless tennis for Christ and family
NICK MERSCH SPORTS EDITOR A senior history and theology double major from Boston, Massachusetts, Gracie Hammel plays an integral role for Franciscan University of Steubenville’s women’s tennis team. Hammel’s tennis journey started at a young age due to her brothers’ interest in the sport. The self-described tomboy began her tennis career in middle school to follow in her brothers’ footsteps. After all […]
Athlete Spotlight: Allyson Weiss
NICK MERSCH SPORTS EDITOR From kindergarten to college, sophomore Allyson Weiss has passionately played softball for most of her life. A business management major from Bargersville, Indiana, Weiss currently plays second base for the Lady Barons softball team. “Growing up, I lived right next to a softball complex,” said Weiss. “I started playing when I […]
Jenny Massey: Confidence through Christ
NICK MERSCH SPORTS EDITOR At 4 years old, Jenny Massey stepped up to the plate for her first T-ball game. Almost 15 years later, Massey is still swinging, now as a powerful young member of the Lady Barons softball team. A freshman nursing major hailing from San Diego, California, Massey currently plays the outfield for […]
Athlete Spotlight: Danny McCartney: Memories and motivations
NICK MERSCH SPORTS EDITOR Senior Danny McCartney, a communication arts major from Toledo, Ohio, will take to the field this spring semester as a midfielder for Franciscan University of Steubenville’s men’s lacrosse team. McCartney’s lacrosse journey began in high school when his interest was sparked by his school’s young program, which at the time had […]
Luke Conrad: The new kid on the block
NICK MERSCH SPORTS EDITOR Luke Conrad, 2018 recipient of the AMCC men’s tennis Newcomer of the Year award, did not always have tennis on the brain. His favorite sports memory actually came from baseball. “I had gone the entire season without a hit batting right handed,” said Conrad, “so for the last game of the […]