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The Ring-tum Phi

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Captains’ corner

Each week, the Phi will high- light two captains and learn a little about what drives them to be leaders, both in the game and in the locker room.
Caroline Blackmon
December 5, 2016

Women’s soccer victorious in first-ever home ODAC final

After three early season losses, the women’s soccer team went 12 games with- out another loss, which culminated in an ODAC title and a ticket to the NCAA tournament
Caroline Blackmon
November 14, 2016

Captains’ corner

Each week, the Phi will highlight two captains and learn a little about what drives them to be leaders, both in the game and in the locker room.
Caroline Blackmon
November 1, 2016

Riding team hurdles over the competition

With two shows left in the fall season, the Washington and Lee riding team is aiming for its first ODAC title in three years this spring.
Caroline Blackmon
October 25, 2016
While she can’t compete in games this year, Lima said she hopes to start a women’s club rugby team next fall. Photo by Caroline Blackmon, ‘19.

Men’s rugby team welcomes woman player

For the first time ever, a woman is taking the pitch with the W&L rugby team.
Caroline Blackmon
October 10, 2016
Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Leadership and chemistry propel lacrosse in ODACs

After being picked to finish third in the preseason, the men's lacrosse team is a win away from its first ODAC title since 2009
Caroline Blackmon
May 9, 2016
Emily Rollo, ‘17, set both the school and ODAC record in the 200 backstroke. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Victory! Men’s swimmer wins NCAA title and women’s swimmer named All-American

Thetford brought home W&L's first men's swimming NCAA title in eight seasons
Caroline Blackmon
March 28, 2016
Before Regionals, Tassoni and Zach Bylykbashi, ‘19, each placed second in their respective weight classes at the Centenial Conference Championship. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Wrestler breaks fifteen-year-old NCAA drought

Tassoni hopes to be W&L’s second All-American wrestler and the first since Rich Redfoot was an All-American in 1989.
Caroline Blackmon
March 21, 2016
Dash Dericks, ‘18, won the discus with a toss of over 41 meters. Photo credit to W&L Sports Info.

Track team heads outdoors for Spring

Gennies saw success in both track and field during its first outdoor meet of the year
Caroline Blackmon
March 21, 2016
W&L Screaming Minks Rugby Intramural Team. Photo courtesy of W&L Campus Recreation.

IMs give students chance to play during spring term

With Spring Term right around the corner, the campus recreation department is gearing up for another season of intramural sports
Caroline Blackmon
March 14, 2016
Tassoni has had a record-setting career ar W&L. He has held several records including single-season takedowns, wins and career takedowns. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Wrestler breaks fifteen-year-old NCAA drought

Tassoni hopes to be W&L’s second All-American wrestler and the first since Rich Redfoot was an All-American in 1989.
Caroline Blackmon
March 7, 2016
Kyle Tipping, ‘16, threw three scoreless innings in game three of the series to finish off the Seahawks. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Fiery pitching fuels baseball team to opening season sweep

Pitching and defense star as baseball holds St. Mary’s to only four runs over three games in a dominant sweep to kick off 2016
Caroline Blackmon
February 17, 2016
 Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Messy conditions lead to messy schedules for athletic teams

Blizzard freezes W&L athletics, forces teams to reschedule games and practices
Caroline Blackmon
February 1, 2016
Lee is the second athlete in Genera;s' history to be names an All-American twice. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Track star sprints her way into Gennies record book

Only halfway through her college career, Dana Lee, ‘17, has already made her name in Generals’ Track and Field history
Caroline Blackmon
January 27, 2016
Early season upset wins fuel resurgance for men’s basketball

Early season upset wins fuel resurgance for men’s basketball

The men’s basketball team opened its home schedule with two wins for the first time since the 2010-2011 season
Caroline Blackmon
January 23, 2016
Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Despite loss, volleyball ends season on high note

With four key players graduating, volleyball team looks to off-season for growth and improvement
Caroline Blackmon
November 16, 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
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
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.

Football aims for ODAC title

Football team hopes winning attitude will take them to ODAC championship
Caroline Blackmon
October 12, 2015
General of the week: Maggie Waxter

General of the week: Maggie Waxter

Maggie Waxter,‘17, forward for the Washington and Lee field hockey team, has been named General of the Week after scoring a hat trick in a game versus Catholic on Sept. 21. The Generals came out with a 3-2 win over the Cardinals.
Caroline Blackmon
October 5, 2015
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