Category: Sports

  • NFL sends wrong message with domestic violence policy

    There is a lot of gray area surrounding the complicated polices and procedures of the NFL, specifically when it comes to players engaging in domestic abuse. An example fresh in everyone’s minds is the recent developments involving Ezekiel Elliott, running back for the Dallas Cowboys. In July of 2016, Elliott was accused of domestic violence…

  • Scots football moves to 2-0

    Ashley Ferguson Sports Editor The Black and Gold edged out Allegheny College last Saturday as Wooster took on the Gators in the North Coast Athletic Conference opener in Meadville, Penn. Though Allegheny took the lead at the outset, Wooster’s defense forced a fumble that altered the course of the game and put the Scots ahead…

  • Men’s and women’s golf teams impress, Wu finishes first

    Ben Blotner Sports Editor with 164 strokes each. She beat out 31 fellow competitors for the top spot. “I’m proud of our first-years for playing so well so early on in their collegiate careers,” said Roney. “Tongtong set a great foot forward by winning the entire tournament, which put us in good standing. I’m excited…

  • Ultimate Frisbee teams excited for respective seasons

    Anna Hartig Staff Writer The Women’s Ultimate Frisbee team, Betty Gone Wild, has started their season out strong as they traveled last weekend to a mixed team tournament. This fall, the team has been practicing three times a week along with playing a combined scrimmage with the men’s team on Fridays. Their current focus at…

  • Fighting Scots surge to decisive victory in opening game

    Ben Blotner Sports Editor The Wooster Fighting Scots football team earned a victory in its season opener against the Bluffton University Beavers, pulling away late for a 45-21 victory on Saturday afternoon. “It was a really great all-around team win,” said Jake Cohen ’20. “It’s a big confidence builder winning our season opener against a…

  • Field hockey team dominates Wells in first game of season

    Anna Hartig Staff Writer The College of Wooster’s field hockey team won their first game of the season 8-0 against Wells College. The Fighting Scots competed at John P. Papp stadium where they scored eight goals from the 41 total shots on the Wells goalie. This is the first season opening win for the team…