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Wrestling looks to win their first conference title, potential NCAA run

The Washington and Lee wrestling has not won an ODAC championship title since 1979. This team is looking to change the tide for the program
Elly Cosgrove
February 4, 2019

Construction update on new athletic and recreation facility

Construction on the new Richard L. Duchossois Athletic and Recreation Center has only had a few minor bumps and changes. Otherwise, the project is on schedule.
Elly Cosgrove
January 21, 2019
Meg Guignon, 19. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

General of the Week: Meg Guignon ‘19

Meg Guignon, ‘19, registered her 1,000th career kill during volleyball’s 3-1 win over DeSales on Sept. 7. The outside hitter registered this milestone kill midway through the third set during the Washington and Lee Invitational at the Duchossois Tennis Center. The Ring-tum Phi sat down with Guignon to talk about her latest achievement, as well as her life both on and off the court.
Elly Cosgrove
September 17, 2018
Ariyel Yavalar, ‘19, plays in a game last season. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Yavalar beats record for career saves

The senior has already broken the previous W&L record of 290 with her 304 saves this season
Elly Cosgrove
September 17, 2018
Men’s tennis falls to Emory in second round of NCAAs after winning ODACs

Men’s tennis falls to Emory in second round of NCAAs after winning ODACs

Men’s tennis cruised through the ODAC tournament, but lost to Emory 5-1 on Saturday
Elly Cosgrove, Sports Writer
May 18, 2018
Women’s tennis falls in second round of NCAAs after  dominating ODACs

Women’s tennis falls in second round of NCAAs after dominating ODACs

The team lost a close match to Mary Washington with a score of 5-4 on Saturday. The women’s tennis team did not drop a single game in the ODAC championship.
Elly Cosgrove, Sports Writer
May 18, 2018
Women’s lacrosse secures top spot in ODAC and looks toward NCAAs

Women’s lacrosse secures top spot in ODAC and looks toward NCAAs

W&L’s 10th-ranked women’s lacrosse team makes run for ninth-straight ODAC title
Elly Cosgrove, Sports Writer
April 30, 2018
Women’s track team focuses on building improvement

Women’s track team focuses on building improvement

With the ODAC Championship just around the corner, the team hopes to reach its peak
Elly Cosgrove, Sports Writer
April 9, 2018
Garrett LeRose. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info

W&L alumnus takes over football program

Garrett LeRose has previously played and coached at W&L
Elly Cosgrove, Sports Writer
March 5, 2018
Photo courtesy of Beta Theta Pis official twitter.

General of the Week: Clayton Murtha

Captain Clayton Murtha, ’18, currently leads the Washington and Lee men’s basketball team in points per game, averaging about 18 per contest. The forward from Dallas, Texas, entered the season as 12th in W&L career scoring with 1,340 points, according to W&L Sports Information. Murtha has made some major offensive contributions on the court this season and has even led the Generals in points for the last four games. Get to know your General of the Week, Clayton Murtha, ‘18.
Elly Cosgrove
February 16, 2018

Taking the reins and expanding polo at W&L

W&L polo club membership is now five times the size it was just two years ago
Elly Cosgrove
November 7, 2017

Following study, colleges improve head injury prevention and treatment

After a concussion study by the NCAA in 2014 revealed sobering results that college athletes have suffered about 10,500 concussions over the past five years, colleges became incentivized to improve their head injury protocol
Elly Cosgrove
November 7, 2017

Trainers prove strong commitment to Generals

The Ring-tum Phi spoke with several campus athletic trainers to find out what makes their roles so special to W&L’s competitors
Elly Cosgrove
October 10, 2017

General of the Week: Austin Kinne, ’20

Cross country runner Austin Kinne from Bolingbrook, Ill. finished 8th out of 88 runners at the Shenandoah Hornet Harrier at the Kernstown Battlefield. Although he suffered from numerous injuries his freshman year, he is entering his sophomore season with a newfound patience and optimism. The Phi sat down with Kinne to discuss his personal goals for the year ahead, the impact of upperclassmen leadership on his college athletic career and how he has transitioned from running in the flat suburbs of Chicago to the mountains of Virginia.
Elly Cosgrove
October 10, 2017

W&L football travels to Calif. and upends the Stags in a record win

The W&L football team goes into ODAC play next weekend with a 2-1 record. The team traveled to Claremont, Calif., and beat the Stags 24-14.
Elly Cosgrove
October 10, 2017

New men’s basketball coach reflects on past as a General, preps for season ahead

Chris McHugh, '09, hopes to inspire and mentor the young men on his team just like his coaches did when he went to W&L
Elly Cosgrove
September 22, 2017
Men’s track team wins ODACs, completes “Triple Crown”

Men’s track team wins ODACs, completes “Triple Crown”

Capping off of a season which was full of triumphs and highs, the men’s track team finished the season as ODAC champions
Elly Cosgrove
May 19, 2017

Women’s lacrosse ranks No. 4 in Division III due to run of success against tough teams

The W&L women’s lacrosse team has propelled itself up the rankings with recent wins
Elly Cosgrove
April 3, 2017

Women’s tennis takes on D1 team

The women’s tennis team competed with a formidable challenger, playing the Division I Elon University
Elly Cosgrove
March 20, 2017

Captain’s 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
Elly Cosgrove
March 13, 2017

Seniors’ support for Generals ramps up as Spirit Night comes to a close

At Senior Spirit Night on Tuesday, the seniors were reminded of the importance of cheering on their Generals for the last few months
Elly Cosgrove
February 8, 2017
Taylor Casey, ‘20. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

General of the Week: Taylor Casey, ‘20

Washington and Lee basketball player Taylor Casey, ’20, scored a career-high of 29 points in the Generals’ contest against Bridgewater College. Not only did she set a career-high, she also downed eight three-pointers, which broke the record held by Allie Long, ’11. She also has 44 three-pointers this season, which ranks eighth on W&L’s single-season list. Casey has been having a standout first season with the Generals, starting in 17 games and averaging 13 points per game. Meet your General of the Week from Brentwood, Tenn.: Guard Taylor Casey.
Elly Cosgrove
February 8, 2017

Men and women’s swim teams make history in last meet in Cy Twombly

The last meet at Cy Twombly celebrated all of the accomplishments the team has made, as well as the legacy the seniors will leave behind
Elly Cosgrove
January 24, 2017

Men’s basketball gains momentum from Daytona Beach tournament

W&L’s men’s basketball comes back with 4-2 record after Daytona Beach tournament over Christmas break
Elly Cosgrove
January 19, 2017

General of the Week: Emily Hageboeck, ‘20

Emily Hageboeck, ‘20, has had an incredible start to her freshman season. In the Franklin & Marshall Invitational alone, Hageboeck set three records: the 400-yard IM, 100-yard breaststroke and 200-yard breaststroke. To add to this successful weekend, Hageboeck swam on the 400-yard medley relay team that also set a new school record. The Phi sat down with Hageboeck to talk about her record breaking rookie season, and her life in Lexington outside of the pool.
Elly Cosgrove
December 5, 2016

No ODACs? No problem. Strong season earns men’s soccer at-large bid to NCAA tournament anyway

Though the ODAC tournament did not go as the men’s soccer team had hoped, the team still earned a bid to the NCAA tournament and proved it belongs on the national stage with a first round win
Elly Cosgrove
November 14, 2016

Gennies football shakes off early losses, tied for first in ODAC

If the Generals win their last two games, they could become the first Washington and Lee football team to repeat as ODAC champions
Elly Cosgrove
November 1, 2016

Swim team dives into season with early victories

The men’s and women’s swim teams have each won their first two meets and, even though it is early, they have their eyes set on postseason glory
Elly Cosgrove
October 25, 2016
General of the Week: Brooke  Donnelly

General of the Week: Brooke Donnelly

At the Mary Washington Kickoff Classic, Brooke Donnelly opened up her senior year with an undefeated weekend, capturing two wins in the No. 1 singles flight and going 3-0 in doubles play with her partner Anna Kreynin, ‘20. A two-time ITA All-American, Donnelly also received the Elite 90 award for Division III Women’s Tennis and ODAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year accolades. A dominate force in both the classroom and on the court, meet your General of the Week:
Elly Cosgrove
September 26, 2016
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