Student Athlete
Alex Blose: One More
By Charles Jardine Sports Editor Alex Blose is a courageous, fun to be around and humble person. He recently transferred to Franciscan in the spring of his sophomore year, after discerning out of seminary. Blose currently competes on the university’s track and field team, primarily as a pole vaulter, but also a multi-event threat in […]
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 […]
Athlete Spotlight: Andrew Heidemann
By Charles Jardine Sports Editor Andrew Heidemann is a courageous, outgoing and bright individual. At Franciscan, Heidemann is a sophomore pitcher for the Baron baseball team. Hailing from down south in Fort-Worth, Texas, he is the oldest of five siblings and loves sports. Heidemann’s baseball journey has been anything but regular. He didn’t grow up […]
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 […]