Category Archives: Sports

An Ode to Cross Country

By Macy Boyer  I awoke to the painstakingly obnoxious sound of my phone alarm. Confused and disoriented, I reached for my phone…

Beyond the Classroom: Allie Albright’s Impact as a Teacher and Coach

By Reid Campbell In the halls of Collegiate’s Middle School, Allie Albright (’09) stands out not just for being such a great…

Committing To Being A College Student Athlete

By Jack Neese In an interview with The Match about playing college sports, Owen Lingerfelt (‘26) said that, “many people only see…

New to Collegiate: Basketball Coach and History Teacher Nick Leonardelli

By Owen Lingerfelt  “I’m a big believer in ‘Control what you can control,” said new Upper School history teacher and varsity boys…

Paris 2024: Simone Biles, Rising Stars, and the Paris Experience

By Mary Mason Ingold When I think of Olympics sports, a certain one comes to mind: gymnastics. Deemed one of the hardest…

NCAA Changes Baseball Roster Sizes and Scholarship Rules

By Michael Chambers The NCAA has officially announced a reduction in Division I baseball roster sizes, cutting the current limit from 40…

KJ Rodgers (’19) Returns to Collegiate As Teaching Fellow and Coach

By Henry Brost KJ Rodgers (’19), a Cub football coach and Middle School apprentice math teacher in Collegiate’s new Fellows’ Program, attended…

Athlete Alumna Profile: Ashley D’Ambrosia (’21)

By Olivia D’Ambrosia The Washington and Lee University track and field team finished their season a few weeks ago by placing 2nd overall…

College Football 25: NCAA Football Returns To Video Games

By Carter Hepp This summer, a moment many sports fans have been waiting for will finally happen. After 11 years, the NCAA…

Why Not Bass?

By Bayler Ruth I started bass fishing when I was three and have enjoyed the sport ever since. Getting outdoors and exploring…