2015 archive

Westminster’s Lone Senior was a Rare High School Athlete

By Justin Zackal Writing an article about Andrea Marsh, the Westminster women’s basketball player, could start by asking a few questions that, in retrospect, would seem hilarious upon finding out what Marsh did in high school. “As the only senior on the Titans this year, Andrea, do you feel isolated or pressured because of your …

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Grove City’s Games in Michigan are Fruits of Senior’s Labor

By Justin Zackal College coaches often reward fourth-year members of their teams who live the farthest from campus by scheduling games near the seniors’ hometowns. That’s why the Grove City women’s basketball team is playing two games in Michigan Dec. 30 and Dec. 31 against Alma and Kalamazoo, respectively. That, or it’s to repay Natalija …

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W&J to Host NCAA Baseball Regional Again in 2016

By Justin Zackal The road to the NCAA Division III College World Series will once again go through Washington, Pa. Washington & Jefferson recently announced that it will host the 2016 Mideast Baseball Regional May 18-21 at Ross Memorial Park, just as it did in 2015. Also as it did in 2015, the PAC Sports …

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Men’s Basketball: Chatham at Saint Vincent (12-12-15)

Men’s Basketball – Saint Vincent #11 Jaylon Bell 5-11 Senior Guard Stat Line: Team-high 18 points & 11 rebounds Senior guard Jaylon Bell helped Saint Vincent stay undefeated in PAC play with a double-double in an 82-63 win over the Chatham Cougars. In the first ever meeting between the two programs, Bell had an exceptional night with 18 points and 11 …

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Women’s Basketball: Chatham at Saint Vincent (12-12-15)

Women’s Basketball – Saint Vincent #20 Mara Benvenuti 5-9 Junior Guard Stat Line: Career-high 27 points Saint Vincent junior guard Mara Benveniti scored a career-high 27 points to lead Saint Vincent to its first conference win of the season, defeating Chatham by a score of 79-59 in the Carey Center. Tied 7-7 in the first quarter, Benvenuti sparked a …

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