Collegian
The Friday September 29, 2017
VICTORY! The Grove City College Student Newspaper
Vol. 103, No. 3
ANDREW STEIN
Victorious Wolverines and jubilant students celebrate Grove City College’s first football victory in three years after a spectacular 24-14 win over St. Vincent in the annual Night Game.
Wolverines win for first time in three years
Aly Kruger & Karen Postupac Sports Editor & Editor-in-Chief
The Grove City College Wolverines won their first game in three years when they bested the St. Vincent Bearcats 24-14 in a thriller under the lights on Saturday. The team came out to an energetic crowd eagerly anticipating the showdown on Thorn Field. Amidst current students, faculty, alumni and visiting students
for Senior Crimson Day, the football team geared up to face their foe. The Bearcats started strong and scored early in the quarter to put 7 points on the board before the Wolverines answered with a 3-point kick from sophomore kicker Mitch Causer. The Wolverines scored a touchdown in the second quarter on a run by sophomore running back Wesley Schools, FOOTBALL 2
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Sophomore quarterback Randall Labrie looks for an open receiver to move the chains down the field.
Men’s Golf
GCC men’s golf wins their third title this season at Wesminster Fall Invitational.
SPORTS
Community cheers
James Sutherland Managing Editor
Saturday’s win over St. Vincent for the Wolverine football team, the team’s first in three seasons, was an unforgettable moment for the team and the school. President Paul J. McNulty ’80 said the game was a “historic accomplishment.” McNulty said, “There are moments in the life of our community that stand out as momentous, and this is one.” The team’s long hours of unflinching work and perseverance were finally rewarded. Wesley Schools, a sophomore running back, said, “I believe our program has always been a winning culture, and to finally see that reflected on the scoreboard was great.” McNulty said he hoped that the football team would become an example to the college at large. “I hope students pick up on [the determination, effort and perseverance of the football team] and are inspired by it.” The win was especially fulfilling for seniors, both players and students, who had seen all three years of the winless streak. Senior Parker Fisher said, “It is awesome to witness all the hard work the entire team has put
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Freshman wide reciever Seth Morgan watches in celebration after the Wolverine’s victory at Thorn Field. Following the final moments of the game, the football players were joined by students and loved ones on the field to watch the fireworks together. in finally paying off.” Schools agreed, saying, “I’m so happy for the seniors and Coach DiDonato.”
Learning from a Stranger The struggles of growing up in the Christian bubble.
ENTERTAINMENT
The atmosphere at the game was also crucial. The college had promoted the game all week, with social me-
Pig Roast
Freshmen of Memorial Hall host annual campuswide Pig Roast.
LIFE
dia outreach and emails from administration officials calling on students to come out and REACTS 2