Future NFL Stars Rise (and Fall)
By John Towey, Staff Writer The only thing that went as expected during round one of the 2025 NFL Draft was the first overall pick. Miami QB Cam Ward was selected by the Tennessee Titans as they look to rebuild under second-year head coach Brian Callahan. There had been rumblings before the draft about the Cleveland Browns potentially trading the second pick, but I thought it may have just been a smokescreen. As per usual, I was...
Golf Teams Take Home Centennial Trophies and Postseason Awards
By Max Ferguson, Staff Writer Both the men’s and women’s golf teams had productive weekends at their Centennial Conference tournaments. Both teams traveled to Waynesboro Country Club to battle for the conference championship against a fierce competition of known contenders. In the end, both teams brought home their respective conference championships thanks to the efforts of their golfers. The men’s team went toe to toe with a...
Bullets Lacrosse Dominate on Both Fronts as Playoffs Loom
By Hailey Clark, Staff Writer On April 16, both the men’s and the women’s lacrosse teams defeated their opponents away and at home. The women played Dickinson College at Clark Field with a final score of 16-4. The men traveled to McDaniel to crush them 21-3. Many players scored in the women’s game, however, the most outstanding player was Julia Daly ’26. With five goals, the attack led the offense in scoring. Behind her...
Athletics Director Mike Mattia Announces Departure from Gettysburg College
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief Mike Mattia, the College’s athletics director since 2018, will leave his position at the end of June for an opportunity in the private sector. Vice President for Enrollment and Educational Services and Dean of Admission J. Carey Thompson shared the news in a campus-wide email this morning. “While we are certainly sad to see Mike go, we are excited for him and his family as they begin this new...
Continued Dominance: Florida Caps Off Historic Season With A National Championship
By Daniel Casanta, Contributing Writer Many basketball fans complained about the lack of upsets, Cinderella teams and buzzer beaters, but all was forgiven this past weekend at the Men’s NCAA Basketball Final Four. The four one seeds, Houston, Florida, Duke, and Auburn battled this past weekend for the national championship. Saturday, April 5 – The two final four games tipped off with high expectations. The four teams squaring...
Gettysburg Men’s & Women’s Basketball Season Recap
This article originally appeared on pages 20 and 21 of the No. 5 April 2025 edition of The Gettysburgian magazine By Owen Kutlu, Sports Editor For both the men and the women, the 2024-25 basketball season at Gettysburg College was nothing short of historic, with both the men’s and women’s teams achieving remarkable success. The dedication, resilience, and leadership shown by the seniors of both programs played a pivotal...
