by Sam Scanlon ’19 The Providence College Men’s Lacrosse team certainly does not lack offensive firepower. However, the core of this squad can be found in its defensive unit. Led by Jarrod Neumann ’17, the Friars’ defense has been an outstanding complement to their fast paced offense. Neumann has emerged as one of the best […]
Warriors by Max Anderson ’18 There is no doubt in my mind that a Western Conference team will win the NBA Championship this season. The only question is which team it will be: The newly formed super team Golden State Warriors, or the always reliable San Antonio Spurs? After watching the regular season, as well […]
by Ethan Ticehurst ’18 Under sunny skies this past Sunday the Providence College Softball team split a doubleheader with the Seton Hall Pirates. This doubleheader was the culmination of a three-game weekend series, which started on Saturday with an 8-7 Friars win. It was a good weekend for the team, as they managed to win […]
by Jake Scearbo ’17 It has been a wild week for the Providence College Men’s Lacrosse team with a total of three games that started with a victory over Marquette on April 15. That victory propelled the Friars into the national rankings, where they were 20th overall according to Inside Lacrosse. It is […]
by Jake Scearbo ’17 Sports Staff Lacrosse is not a game where the defense stops the offense completely, but a game in which a team must weather the shots. The only way to have a great defense is to have a goalie that can bail out his or her defenders when needed. Tate Boyce ’19, […]
by Jeff Williams ’17 Sports Staff The 2016-2017 school year has been another great one so far for Providence College Track and Field, with another Big East Women’s Cross Country title and numerous All-Big East and All-American athletes. After yet another banner fall and indoor season for Ray Treacy ’82 and his cross country and […]
by Meaghan Cahill ’20 Sports Staff Since the abrupt end to the Providence College Men’s Hockey Team’s playoff run, defenseman Jake Walman ’18 has had an exciting post-season that unfortunately cut his time as a Friar short. Back in 2014, Walman was drafted in the third round (82nd overall) in the NHL Draft by the […]
by Kevin Skirvin ’18 Co-Editor Boston Red Sox The 2016 Cy Young award was handed to Rick Porcello of the Boston Red Sox. Last season Porcello pitched a total of 223 innings, the most in a single season during his career, and racked up 22 wins along the way. Porcello elevated his status in the […]
by Eileen Flynn ’20 Sports Staff The Providence College Softball Team spent their weekend in Washington, D.C. visiting the Georgetown Hoyas. With a recent victory against Fairfield under their belt, the Friars hoped to continue their success in our nation’s capital. Saturday, April 1, was the first match of the three game weekend. The first […]
by Max Anderson ’18 Sports Staff Friar fans received some sad news on March 29, 2017 when star basketball player Rodney Bullock ’18 announced he would declare for the 2017 NBA Draft. Bullock, who led the Friars in scoring this year with 15.7 points per game, is the first Friar underclassman to declare for the […]