lacrosse
Peter Hildebrand: Trusting the Process
By Charles Jardine Sports Editor Peter Hildebrand is an outgoing, humorous and dedicated individual. Hailing from the local town of Toronto, Ohio, he is currently a sophomore defensive player for the university’s men’s lacrosse team and is studying theology and catechetics. Prior to college, Hildebrand played basketball, football and many different sports in a recreational […]
Men’s lacrosse loses final contest of the season to Grove City
MADELYN CONRAD STAFF WRITER In its final game of the 2019 season, the Franciscan University men’s lacrosse team fell to Grove City College 21-3 after a seven-point deficit in the first quarter left them unable to recover Saturday afternoon. The Barons faced a tough first quarter as the Grove City Wolverines dominated the field. After […]
Lady Barons lacrosse defeats Bethany at home
VERONICA NOVOTNY STAFF WRITER Franciscan University of Steubenville’s women’s lacrosse team crushed the Bethany Bison in an exciting game that ended 18-4 on Memorial Field, April 25. Freshman attack Grace Deegan was the first to find the net, which she did in the first 28 seconds of play, starting a scoring spree that lasted 15 […]
Athlete Spotlight: Jonathan Bookwalter: Defining brotherhood
NICK MERSCH SPORTS EDITOR Jonathan Bookwalter is a freshman history major from Manassas, Virginia, who currently plays for the Franciscan men’s lacrosse team. Bookwalter started playing lacrosse around middle school due to the influence of his brothers. “They all played so I thought I’d give it a try too. I’ve been around it for so […]
Baron lacrosse suffers unfortunate defeat in first PAC game against Bethany College
JEN HANTZ STAFF WRITER Franciscan University of Steubenville’s men’s lacrosse team lost in a close game, 11-9, against Bethany College at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 30. “Sandstorm” by Darude blasted from loud speakers, hyping up players while students waited in line for Chick-fil-A in celebration of the team’s first game in the Presidents’ Athletic […]
Men’s lacrosse fourth quarter surge not enough against Marietta
MADELYN CONRAD STAFF WRITER Despite a fourth quarter comeback attempt, the Franciscan University of Steubenville men’s lacrosse team fell to Marietta College 18-6 on Wednesday, March 28, at 4 p.m. The Barons had a strong start as senior midfielder Danny McCartney scored the first two goals of the game within the first five minutes, giving […]
Baron lacrosse falls to Alfred State College, 14-4
JEN HANTZ STAFF WRITER Despite the bright and blue sky, Franciscan University of Steubenville’s men’s lacrosse team left the Memorial Field glum after a 14-4 loss to Alfred State College on Saturday, March 23, at 1 p.m. The Barons started strong by winning the faceoff, but their defense was weak, as they allowed the Alfred […]
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 […]
Men’s lacrosse battles to 21-7 loss against Westminster
JOHN GALLAGHER & KENDAL HUNTSMAN SPORTS EDITOR & STAFF WRITER On a rainy Wednesday afternoon, the Franciscan University men’s lacrosse team competed against the Westminster Titans in a 21-7 loss that saw them fall to 3-5 on the season. Westminster came out strong, amassing a lead of 5-0 by the end of the first quarter. […]
Women’s lacrosse team ready to take on 2018 season
ALLEGRA THATCHER ASSISTANT EDITOR In an age which seeks to empower women, Franciscan University’s women’s lacrosse team has accepted the challenge of forming its women in an atmosphere where “confidence can grow,” according to Head Coach Maura Conant. Lacrosse,“the fastest-growing sport in the United States,” is originally a Native American sport, said Conant. This spring […]