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Football Falls in Northeast Conference Opener

Football Falls in Northeast Conference Opener

Kaitlyn Lauer, Staff Writer September 18, 2024

The football team dropped a heartbreaking 27-20 decision to Central Connecticut State at DeGol Field on Sept. 14 in the team’s first Northeast Conference game of the season. Saint Francis (1-2, 0-1...

Is the NFL a Global Sport in 2024?

Is the NFL a Global Sport in 2024?

Alex Crocco, Sports Editor September 16, 2024

Over the course of the 2010s and ‘20s, the NFL has attempted to establish a loyal following in places other than America, specifically Europe. Has that strategy paid off? On Oct. 2, 2005, the Arizona...

April 25, 2023  during day 3  action of Northeast Conference (NEC) Women's Golf Championship on the Hill's course at LPGA International in Daytona Beach, FL. Romeo T Guzman/Northeast Conference

Golf Teams Open Fall Season

Toby Webb, Staff Writer September 12, 2024

The men’s and women’s golf teams both opened their 2024-25 season earlier this month. The men competed at the Red Bandana Invitational at Boston College on Sept. 1-2, while the women opened their...

Three New Head Coaches Join Athletics Staff

Three New Head Coaches Join Athletics Staff

Tom Schellbach, Staff Writer September 12, 2024

The Red Flash women’s soccer, field hockey and lacrosse teams will be led by new head coaches in 2024-25. Brian Diaz assumed head coaching responsibilities of the women’s soccer program in June...

Women’s Soccer Team Opens Season with Momentum

Women’s Soccer Team Opens Season with Momentum

Jackson Decker, Staff Writer September 12, 2024

The women’s soccer team is off to a much stronger start in 2024 than in recent seasons. Last fall, the team opened its schedule with an 0-8 mark before posting a victory. In 2022, the squad opened...

Football Squad Records Historic Victory at Kent State

Football Squad Records Historic Victory at Kent State

Alex Crocco, Sports Editor September 12, 2024

In a game where Kent State was favored by 17.5 points, there was a football team that jumped out to a 17-0 and never looked back last Saturday in Ohio. That team was not the Golden Flashes. It was the...

Football Team Drops Season-Opener at Dayton

Football Team Drops Season-Opener at Dayton

Alex Crocco, Sports Editor September 5, 2024

The opening game of Saint Francis’ 2024 football season was a defensive slugfest that ultimately saw Dayton prevail, 18-10. The game started off rocky for the Red Flash, with starting quarterback...

Women’s Golf Places Ninth at NEC Championship

Women’s Golf Places Ninth at NEC Championship

Mike Schumacher, Staff Writer May 1, 2024

The women's golf team wrapped up its season, April 19-21, at the Northeast Conference Championship. The team finished ninth out of 12 teams at the Calloway Gardens Resort and Gardens in Pine Mountain,...

Students Make NBA Playoff Predictions

Students Make NBA Playoff Predictions

Mike Schumacher, Staff Writer May 1, 2024

The 2024 NBA playoffs are off and running, with rivalry match-ups and intense games on TV every night. Who will be crowned the 2024 NBA champion? Jordan Jackson is a huge fan of LeBron James and...

Softball Continues Dominating Run in NEC Action

Softball Continues Dominating Run in NEC Action

Shawn Phillips, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

The softball team extended its winning streak in conference play to 18 games with an 11-0 mercy-rule victory over FDU on April 21, securing a three-game series sweep over the Knights. The three wins...

Men’s Golf Excited, Ready for NEC Championship

Men’s Golf Excited, Ready for NEC Championship

Nico Nuzzo, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

The men's golf team took one last swing before the Northeast Conference Championships later this week when it competed alongside host Pitt-Johnstown at the Bedford Springs Invitational, April 22-23. SFU...

Cheer and Dance Teams Gain Valuable Experience in Florida

Cheer and Dance Teams Gain Valuable Experience in Florida

Oksana Horova, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

The cheer and dance team highlighted its talent at the College Classic in Orlando earlier this month, marking the team’s inaugural appearance at a national competition. During the competition, the...

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