How to Watch this Year’s Super Bowl
By Charlie Williamson, Sports Editor The matchup is set for Super Bowl LIII, where Tom Brady will go for his 6th Super Bowl ring against a Rams team that was 4-12 just two years ago and appearing in their first Super Bowl since 2001. According to ESPN, the Rams and New England both boast Top-5 offenses in the league this year, both averaging over 27 points a game. To watch what should be one of the bigger offense-heavy Super Bowls...
Bullet Shot: Dillon Konzelmann
By Hank Hahne, Staff Writer First year goalkeeper Dillon Konzelmann has been making a big impact in the Centennial Conference so far this season. A great performance against Muhlenberg last Saturday led to his second conference defensive player of the week award on the season. Gettysburg’s 2-0 victory over Muhlenberg was a closely contested match and Konzelmann was a real difference maker for the Bullets. While Muhlenberg outshot...
Bullet Shot: Francesa Garison
By Garrett Glaeser, Contributing Writer Junior Francesca Garison has returned to the court after a season-ending injury last year to help lead the Bullets Volleyball Team to an impressive 12-1 start to the season. In her past five games, Garison has averaged nearly three more kills and five more digs per game than her first eight. “I think we’re just gaining our confidence back and the team is becoming more cohesive,” said Garison....
In the Spotlight: Elizabeth Hilfrank
By Charlie Williamson, Sports Editor Elizabeth Hilfrank, a 2017 graduate, has been nominated as a finalist for the NCAA Woman of the Year. Hilfrank was nominated for her contributions in women’s cross country and track and field and her academic excellence. Hilfrank finished her cross-country career as a two-time All-Mideast Region performer, with 20th place in 2016 and 10th in 2017. She also was Gettysburg’s first All-American for...
Without Santini, Men’s Soccer Team Will Retool in Quest for National Prominence
By Charlie Williamson, Sports Editor The Gettysburg College Men’s soccer team is coming off a successful 2017 campaign in which it went 13-5 (7-2 CC), racking up the most wins of any season since 2001, while just missing a berth to the Division III National Tournament. The team begins the season without a key asset: Patrick Santini, who graduated in May. Santini was voted Centennial Conference Player of the Year and recognized by...
