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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...

Tennis Teams Close Strong Season at NEC Championships

Tennis Teams Close Strong Season at NEC Championships

Oksana Horova, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

The men's and women's tennis teams both enjoyed their strongest seasons in recent years in 2023-24. The men's team closed the season with a 12-8 record and a 5-1 mark in the NEC. It is the first 10-win...

Track and Field Teams Prep for NEC Championships

Track and Field Teams Prep for NEC Championships

Ava Dzurenda, Sports Editor April 25, 2024

The men’s and women’s track and field teams will compete at the Northeast Conference Championships on May 4-5 at Central Connecticut State. The men’s team is looking to improve on its third-place...

Niang Looks to Collect More Gold at NEC Outdoor Finals

Niang Looks to Collect More Gold at NEC Outdoor Finals

Fanta Daffe, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

Senior David Niang will look to bring home gold for a second time at an NEC Championship in two weeks. At the NEC indoor finals in February, the Harrisburg native placed first in the 60-meter hurdles,...

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