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The Ring-tum Phi

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The Ring-tum Phi

The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Football dominates opponents, runs historic win streak to nine games

A brutal rushing attack, smothering, young defense propel Generals Football to the top of the ODAC
Kenta Sayama
November 9, 2015
Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

General of the Week: Walker Brand, ’18

Sophomore running back Walker Brand helped lead the football team to a 42-14 victory over Emory and Henry College last Saturday, rushing for 122 yards and two touchdowns. He has 534 yards and four touchdowmns on the season. Brand sat down with us at The Ring-tum Phi this week to talk about football, his hobbies and more.
Alden Ewing
November 9, 2015
The win marks the ninth time that W&L has won the ODAC Championship. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Men’s XC sprints to first ODAC title in eight years

With the ODAC title out of the way, Men’s Cross Country eyes Regionals
Caroline Blackmon
November 9, 2015
Goalie Gillen Beck, ‘18, has only 
allowed eight goals all season. 
Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Defense anchors men’s soccer

Powered by an imposing defensive front, Generals Men's Soccer rides a five game win streak into the postseason
, Claude Miller
November 2, 2015
Katie Volk, ‘18, is one of six underclassmen looking to win a fourth straight ODAC title. 
Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Volleyball team rides hotstreak into postseason

Despite slow start, volleyball team fires up to make another run in the ODAC tournament
Alex Niemann
November 2, 2015
Laura Lemon, 16, placed third on the open equestrian flat event. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Riding team hits its stride early

Riding team looks to keep things consistent after a strong start in season shows in the hopes of reaching ODAC championship
Caroline Blackmon
November 2, 2015
A member of the Generals Mens Lacrosse team  in a game last year. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Information.

Generals rally to win sixth straight Lee-Jackson Classic

The Generals Men’s Lacrosse team continues stronghold on the Lee-Jackson Classic, scoring the last five goals of the game to win sixth straight in the series
Conor Habiger
November 2, 2015
Tricia Jessee, 17. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

General of the Week: Tricia Jessee

Tricia Jessee, ‘17, of the Women’s Soccer Team has been selected the General of the Week after leading her team with two goals in a 5-0 win against Randolph-Macon. She told the Phi about her season, and her hopes for the upcoming playoffs.
Kenta Sayama
November 2, 2015
Marshall Hollerith, ‘17, ran for 121 yards a touchdown in a 21-17 victory over Randolph-Macon. 
Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Football team makes rankings history

Football looks past first ever Top 25 ranking to conference championship
Alex Niemann
October 26, 2015
Tricia Jessee, 17, leads the team in goals with six on the year. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Women’s soccer team primed for a strong finish to fall season

Positive attitude, deep bench poise Lady Generals for ODACs
Caroline Blackmon
October 26, 2015
Photo Courtesy of W&L Sports Information.

General of the Week: Tommy Thetford

Tommy Thetford, ‘17, was recently named the D3swimming.com Men’s Swimmer of the Week after a dominant performance in the team’s meet against Centre College. He has also qualified for the 2016 Olympic Trials in Omaha. Thetford took some time out of his schedule to speak with the Ring-tum Phi this week about swimming, school and more.
Conor Habiger
October 26, 2015
Caroline Holloway, ‘18, leads a strong core of four sophomores. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Women’s golf places seventh in Golfweek Invitational

Women's Golf finishes up the fall season with a strong performance in Florida
Claude Miller
October 26, 2015
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