Kicker’s Corner: Inside the Huddle
By Jared McCully, Staff Writer The Bullets experienced a misfire this past weekend, as the Muhlenberg College Mules (4-2) bested the Gettysburg 41-13 during the Bullets’ homecoming game. With an impressive pick-six interception from Muhlenberg’s Kyle Wilczynski, the Mule’s set the tone early that they were not going to allow Gettysburg to have an easy victory in their Centennial Conference matchup. This opening drive turnover was one...
Lady Bullets hope to end season on a high note: Women’s soccer looks to qualify for Centennial Conference championships
By William LeConey, Contributing Writer The Gettysburg women’s soccer team is coming to the final stretch of the 2015 regular season. The team is hoping to stand strong in their final games of the season, allowing them to enter the Centennial Conference in good standing. The Bullets recently have had two straight wins against Dickinson and Bryn Mawr. Head coach Matt Garrett has been happy with their recent performance. “We...
Bullet Shot: Athlete of the Week
By Jake Verner, Staff Writer This week’s Bullet Shot Athlete of the Week honor goes to men’s soccer player junior Henry Smith. Smith currently leads the soccer team in points (17) and assists (11) and remains second in goals to sophomore Patrick Santini with six goals. Smith has started all 13 games for the Bullets and recently tied a school record with three assists in the game against Haverford. Smith remains a key asset...
Men’s soccer conquers Crusaders in a captivating overtime victory
By Michael Boncardo, Staff Writer A 95th minute clutch overtime goal by junior Henry Smith finally brought an end to a heated matchup between the Gettysburg men’s soccer team and the Susquehanna Crusaders this Tuesday. It was the second golden goal of the season for the Bullets, who also worked overtime to beat Ursinus College 2-1 on Sept. 19. Gettysburg bore the brunt of Susquehanna’s offense in the first half. The crusaders...
Bullet Shot: Athlete of the Week
By Andrew Milone, Staff Writer Katherine Gilbert, sophomore, is one of the key contributors from last season’s Gettysburg College volleyball team to return with thunder this season. After a tough loss to Swarthmore in three sets this past Saturday, the team needed to rebound in their next game versus Dickinson. On Wednesday the Bullets made their comeback with the help of another consistent performance from Gilbert. “We knew we had to...
Field Hockey picks up impressive win against Cabrini, scoring three goals in five minutes to win 4-1
By Ernie Ribera, Contributing Writer The Gettysburg College field hockey team had a pivotal non-conference win on the road at Cabrini College last Tuesday night. The Bullets picked up momentum in the second half to beat out Cabrini 4-1. Junior Samantha Wright delivered in a huge way for the Bullets by scoring two goals within a five-minute window halfway through the second half. Junior Tori Sankey started the scoring flurry by...
