Franciscan V. Penn State Behrend
Barons fall to conference rivals during homecoming weekend
SARAH WANDOR STAFF WRITER The Franciscan University of Steubenville men’s soccer team suffered a tough loss to nationally ranked No. 12 Penn State Behrend Saturday, Oct. 5. It was a rough start for the Barons at the top of the first half as energy levels were low. This cost them a goal, and Penn State Behrend […]
Lady Barons soccer slips to Behrend at home
SARAH WANDOR STAFF WRITER After an aggressive first half, the Lady Barons soccer team fell to Penn State Behrend in an unfortunate 2-1 loss Saturday, Oct. 5. The Lady Barons came out ready to play from the first blow of the whistle with energy and drive to win. They were aggressive and moved the ball […]
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 […]
Cross-country sweeps the titles at home invitational
SYDNEY LORENTZ STAFF WRITER Franciscan University of Steubenville hosted its first cross-country invitational since its 2016 season on Saturday, Sept. 22, with both the men’s and women’s teams taking away first place titles. The invitational was a preview of the Allegany Mountain Collegiate Conference Championships, which will also be hosted by Franciscan on Oct. 27. […]
Lady Barons’ tennis sweeps Penn State-Behrend for fifth win of season
TERESA DULAC STAFF WRITER Franciscan University of Steubenville’s women’s tennis team achieved an impressive win against conference opponent Penn State-Behrend last Friday, Sept. 14, successfully beating them in both doubles and singles. After shaking hands with the opposing team, the Lady Barons prepared for their match with vigorous warmups and shouts of encouragement. Soon the […]
Lady Barons lose contest against Penn State-Behrend
JOHN GALLAGHER SPORTS EDITOR The Franciscan University women’s basketball team played statistically one of the best games of its season in a Saturday afternoon 73-53 loss against conference opponent Penn State-Behrend. The Lady Barons started the first quarter on a hot streak; guard Abby Baierl knocked down an uncontested three-pointer in the opening minute of […]
Late-game deficit too much for Barons in loss
JOHN GALLAGHER SPORTS EDITOR The Franciscan men’s basketball team couldn’t complete the comeback late against visiting Penn State-Behrend, falling 61-49 to its conference opponent in a 2 p.m. Saturday Finnegan Fieldhouse matchup. The Barons led for the vast majority of the first half, bolstered by solid interior defense, forcing Behrend into long-range threes from well […]
Lady Barons defeated by Penn State-Behrend
RACHEL MILLER STAFF WRITER The Lady Baron’s basketball team lost their second conference match of the season against Penn State-Behrend on Saturday with a score of 79-47. The game began with the Behrend Lions winning the tip off, and, after a foul by the Lady Barons, the Lions quickly scored the first point on a […]
Tough basketball loss to Penn State Behrend
TERESA GUTIERREZ STAFF WRITER The Franciscan men’s basketball team lost a tough game against conference leader Penn State Behrend on Saturday, 81-43. The Barons started the game in the lead after a steal by junior guard Garrison Holmes, who then took the ball down the court for a layup. Franciscan succeeded in forcing several turnovers […]
Lady Barons triumph in honor of their cherished seniors
RACHEL MILLER STAFF WRITER The Lady Barons’ volleyball team won their Senior Day match on Saturday, Oct. 22, defeating Penn St.-Behrend by a score of 3-0. The Lady Barons began their first set with a significant lead of 6-2, but after a timeout, the Behrend Lions came back ready to make this victory for the […]