Senior Athletes excellence in every endeavor
Tyler Strohl, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2013
Each year, the Athletic Department recognizes outstanding senior athletes who have had great successes in their careers at Carthage. The athletes are given the prestigious Joseph F. Simmons Award for Career Athletic Achievement. It is the highest honor within the Athletic Department. The recipients of... Read more »
Carthage crumbles at conference championships
Tyler Strohl, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2013
Many Carthage teams were in tournament and postseason action this past weekend. The teams were either contending for, or already pursuing conference titles. This comes off of the successful seasons of many Red Men and Lady Red teams both in the winter and fall. While most teams did not exceed expectations,... Read more »
A winning weekend: Carthage teams fare well in competition
Tyler Strohl, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2013
This past weekend saw nearly every spring athletics team in action. The Red Men and Lady Reds proved successful in most events and several teams also clinched rare postseason berths. With countless fans watching on beautiful spring days, the Carthage athletics teams illustrated their strength and athletic... Read more »
LGBT issues in the big four sports
Tyler Strohl, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2013
Sports are the single-most watched events in human history. Athletes are seen as role models and are even idolized as heroes among people in society today. Athletes come in all shapes, colors and sizes; however, it seems that the only acceptable athlete is a straight one. While LGBT issues are making... Read more »
Women’s Softball on a ‘homerun’
Tyler Strohl, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2013
The Lady Reds Softball team is off to an amazing start and looks to build on last year’s strong performance, including a deep postseason run. Presently on a four game winning streak, the team currently sits undefeated in conference play and has a 15-5 record overall. The Lady Reds’ success can be... Read more »
Reynolds and McPeek shine bright for Lady Reds Tennis
Tyler Strohl, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2013
The Carthage Lady Reds tennis team is coming off of a win in their first home match this spring. The Lady Reds overwhelmed Lake Forest College, winning eight games and losing just one at the Smeds Tennis Center on April 4. The team now sits at an even .500 record on the season, but also possess a 4-2... Read more »
Women’s Lacrosse season begins
Michelle Balcerzak, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2013
The potential for athletic success this spring season can be directed to the Lady Reds Lacrosse team. Last season the Lady Reds beat conference rival, North Central College, at Art Keller Athletic Field. Finishing second in conference and playing Adrian College functioned as a spring board for this season’s... Read more »
Legendary coach: Augie Schmidt
Melissa Demirlika, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2013
Red Men baseball coach Augie Schmidt IV will be inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Hall of Fame on Jan. 3, 2014. Over the years he has transformed his team from Division III underdogs to national contenders. A talented baseball player himself, he does not just teach his players... Read more »
Student organizations host Special Olympics basketball game
Tyler Strohl, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2013
While the Carthage Basketball teams seem to have all but wrapped up their seasons, there is one more group ready to play. Campus organization ADAPT is hosting their second annual Basketball Game on Saturday, March 9, at 10:30 a.m. The game will involve two Special Olympics basketball teams and looks... Read more »
Softball comes out swinging
Megan Woodrow, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2013
The Lady Reds have started off the 2013 Softball season with a bang. They came out strong on Feb.22 and 23, winning four straight pre-season games against Wisconsin-La Crosse (1-0), Wisconsin-Stevens Point (12-5), Loras College (11-3), and Concordia University (Wis.) (11-10) in the 2013 Superior Dome... Read more »