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The Ring-tum Phi

All content by Jimmie Mack Johnson III
Meg Guignon, 19, said she has been waiting for an ODAC title her entire collegiate career. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Volleyball gets revenge over rival to claim ODAC title

The Generals defeated a familiar opponent, Randolph-Macon, 3-2, to gain the program’s 16th ODAC championship
Jimmie Mack Johnson III
December 3, 2018
Alex Dolwick, ‘19, said the four-peat is an achievement he will never forget. Photo courtesy of Washington and Lee Sports Information.

Cross country teams become four-peat ODAC champs

Led by senior leadership, both teams win fourth-straight titles, a first time for both programs since the mid-2000s
Jimmie Mack Johnson III
November 6, 2018
Photo courtesy of Washington and Lee Athletics.

General of the Week: Megan Engeland, ‘19

Captain Megan Engeland, ‘19, recorded her second-career hat trick in a 4-2 victory over Shenandoah on Oct. 5. The midfielder is having a strong season as she leads the team in goals scored with eight. The Phi sat down with Engeland to discuss her last ride in the blue and white.
Jimmie Mack Johnson III
October 23, 2018

Women’s golf finishes season strong at NCAAs this weekend

A young women’s golf team finished 16th at the NCAA national tournament and captured an ODAC championship
Jimmie Mack Johnson III, Sports Writer
May 18, 2018
Women’s tennis gears up for a deep post-season run

Women’s tennis gears up for a deep post-season run

With the regular season coming to a close, the team is focused on winning its 16th-straight ODAC championship and competing in NCAAs
Jimmie Mack Johnson III, Sports Writer
April 30, 2018
Not varsity? For these athletic students, not a problem

Not varsity? For these athletic students, not a problem

From participating in organized club sports to solo events, some students find unique ways to remain active and competitive without being part of a varsity roster
Jimmie Mack Johnson III, Arts & Life Writer
March 26, 2018

Life after college…at W&L

For a few recent grads, working on behalf of current and future students offers a unique and rewarding experience
Jimmie Mack Johnson III, Arts & Life Writer
March 12, 2018
Captain Michelle Fleenor, ‘18, in a match last season. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info

Women’s tennis off to near-undefeated start

The women’s tennis team has defeated strong opponents, with wins over 26th-ranked Christopher Newport University and 13th-ranked Johns Hopkins University
Jimmie Mack Johnson III, Sports Writer
March 5, 2018
Photo courtesy of Generals Athletics

A more experienced Generals lacrosse team shows optimism for a strong season

W&L’s 20th-ranked men’s lacrosse team fell to fifth-ranked York College of Pennsylvania on Saturday, losing 10-4
Jimmie Mack Johnson III
February 16, 2018

Women’s lacrosse is appreciative of number 3 ranking but taking it with “a grain of salt”

After reaching the NCAA national semifinals last year, the women’s lacrosse team opens the 2018 season as the third-ranked team in the coaches’ preseason poll
Jimmie Mack Johnson III
February 16, 2018
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