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Men’s soccer defeats Randolph-Macon 2-0 in the regular season on Oct. 7. Photo Courtesy of Generals Athletics

Fall sports are not over yet

Student-athletes reflect on their experiences as some teams end on heartbreaking loss, while others push forward
Teddy Kavanagh
November 13, 2023
The Generals men’s basketball team tips off in an exhibition matchup against Davidson on Nov. 6. Photo courtesy of Generals Athletics

Men’s and women’s basketball season previews

The Generals’ men’s and women’s basketball teams both look to continue momentum from last year into this season
Andrew Arnold
November 13, 2023
W&L faces off against VMI at Drill field 2 Sunday Oct. 29 for the Mustache Madness scrimmages.

W&L men’s lacrosse raises funds for families impacted by cancer

Generals and Keydets Lacrosse united to put their love for the game toward the HEADStrong Foundation
Bella Timmerding
November 6, 2023
Sydney Heifner, ’24. Photo courtesy of Generals Athletics

‘It was heartbreaking’: How volleyball’s lone senior found perspective from loss 

Sydney Heifner, ’24, learns to lead her team beyond her typical role on the volleyball court
Andrew Arnold
November 6, 2023
The Stone sisters share a chest bump at a high school volleyball match.

Double trouble: How identical twins navigate W&L sports

While they face constant comparison, the Stone and Ramos twins enjoy competing as identical siblings
Shane Riley
October 23, 2023
‘Like brothers’: Inside W&L football’s dynamic junior duo

‘Like brothers’: Inside W&L football’s dynamic junior duo

 Juniors Jacob Romero and Uno Christopher bring their middle school football chemistry to Wilson Field
Andrew Arnold
October 23, 2023
Elise Molinaro, ‘24, races to first at Dickinson with her teammates not far behind.

W&L women’s cross country continues to dash toward nationals

The Generals have had a successful start to their season with top finishes at their first few meets and hope for their momentum
Bella Timmerding
October 9, 2023
A look at the men’s lacrosse Instagram profile page.

‘Fighting for clicks’: W&L teams use social media to improve programs

Men’s basketball and lacrosse are leveraging their content on various social media platforms to attract attention from recruits, alumni and parents
Andrew Arnold, Staff Writer
October 9, 2023
New assistant strength and conditioning coach Cat Rossi. Photo courtesy of Cat Ross

A new female face in the weight room: Meet strength coach Cat Rossi

Coach Cat Rossi fell in love with strength training after injury ended her gymnastics career
Bella Timmerding
September 25, 2023
Sarah Zimmerman, ‘26, hopes to go further in the ODAC tournament
this year for women’s soccer. Photo courtesy of Generals Sports

Pass, dribble, shoot: It’s all the same for Zimmerman

Sarah Zimmerman, '26, went from not knowing she wanted to play collegiate sport to being a threat in soccer and basketball at W&L.
Andrew Arnold
September 25, 2023
A large group of lacrosse players in blue uniform tops and white shorts pose, along with coaching staff in similar colors.

W&L teams rake in conference titles

While some have national championships on the horizon, others faced defeat in matches this weekend
Bella Timmerding, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
A woman in a blue windbreaker kneels on the sidelines of a sports field. She holds a clipboard and speaks to a group of seated players.

Gender gap plateau in athletics highlights progress to be made

W&L is working to close an ongoing gender gap and to create an inclusive environment for all athletes
McKenzie Kane, Staff Writer
April 11, 2023
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