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Equestrian Champion’s Final Season Cut Short

By Anthony Cavarretta, Staff Writer, and Andrew Scarpaci, Assistant Sports Editor Hedda Walltott, a senior nutrition major from Saltsjo-Boo, Sweden, is one of the top riders on the equestrian team. Walltott qualified for the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) Regional Show this year, and won novice over fences and flat…

Despite Pandemic, No Delay for NFL Draft

By Jason Glickman, Staff Writer Despite rising concerns about COVID-19 and its effect on everyday life, the National Football League (NFL) Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that the league has no plans to postpone the 2020 NFL draft which will take place on its originally scheduled date, April 23-25. For the…

Coronavirus Cancels Pro Sports Nationwide

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly every professional sport has been postponed, suspended, or cancelled, including the NBA, NHL, MLB, and NCAA. The NBA was the first to suspend their season on March 11. Originally, the league planned to hold games without fans in attendance. However, the announcement of the…

Senior Athlete Seasons Abruptly End

By Elise Person, Staff Writer The NCAA announced the suspension of all remaining winter and spring sports due to the evolving public threat of the new coronavirus, or COVID-19 on March 12. The following day, the Northeast Conference (NEC) announced the cancellation of all remaining conference games and practices for…

Coronavirus Ends Bowling’s Championship Run

By Andrew Scarpaci, Assistant Sports Editor The NCAA announced all winter and spring sports will be suspended as of Thursday, March 12, and all championships are canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The very next day, the Northeast Conference (NEC) announced they would cancel all conference games, practices, and championships…

Men’s Lacrosse Wins First Game as Sharks

By Anthony Cavarretta, Staff Writer Sharks baseball team scored their first win of the season. Freshman Richie LaCalandra scored three goals and added four assists, and the Sharks defeated Quinnipiac University with a score of 13-9 for their first win on Saturday, March 7. “I’m happy for our guys, they…

Baseball Plays Triumphant Season Opener

By Jason Glickman and Andrew Scarpaci, Staff Writer and Assistant Sports Editor The baseball team played a successful weekend as they completed a three-game series sweep over the St.Peter’s Peacocks from March 5-8. Pitching was the main highlight for the Sharks, with the offense close behind, as they outscored the…

Men’s Basketball Tops the Competition

By Jason Glickman, Staff Writer There was no shortage of things to celebrate for the men’s basketball team on Thursday, Feb. 27 as they came away with a victory over the Wagner College Seahawks on senior night with a score of 74-66. The starting five for the Sharks represented the…