CORTLAND, NY – Being a lacrosse goalie is a high pressure, physically demanding role that requires a unique skill set, serving as the last line of defense and often determining the outcome of the game. “Balancing being locked in while handling the pressure is definitely a mental game,” said Cortland goalkeeper Jack Lucidi. “For me, […]
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Christian “Creech” Paden; The Journey
Cortland Club Wrestling’s own Christian “Creech” Paden has been making waves both on the mat and in the cage. A dedicated athlete with a strong wrestling foundation, Paden has expanded his skill set by diving into the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), training at Brojo MMA gym in New York under coach Zach Burhan. […]
Needs for Every NFL Team Leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft:
Since the start of the 2025 NFL league year on March 12th teams across the league have signed their respective free agents and veterans across the league have found their new homes. Just this week the New York Giants signed two veteran quarterbacks that will likely take them out of the race to draft a […]
The Red Dragons Prepare for the “Battle in Buffalo”
Hot off the back of their scrimmage victory in Brockport, the SUNY Cortland Women’s Flag Football team prepares to do “Battle in Buffalo” this weekend. The Red Dragons defeated Brockport 13-6 in snow and frigid conditions, getting their first taste of NCFFL competition against a team they will be playing again this weekend. The defense […]
NFL Free Agency Frenzy
Yesterday, March 12th , NFL free agency final began. This also marks the start of the 2025 league year. Some players like DK Metcalf have been traded, while others like Cooper Kupp were released as their former clubs struggled to find a trade partner. Quarterback Sam Darnold has found his new home in Seattle while […]
Flag Football Injury Leads Team to Refocus
Changing the way a football team runs its offense is a big enough challenge in itself. The Cortland Women’s Flag Football team had to do it without their starting quarterback. During the first two weeks of the spring semester, junior Offensive Coordinator Brandon Munk and junior Offensive Assistant Harrison Sussman were trying to change the […]
Cortland’s Pivotal Weekend Ahead of SUNYAC First Round
CORTLAND, N.Y. – The SUNYAC playoffs are here, and Cortland is ready to fight after a rollercoaster final weekend. The Cortland men’s basketball team closed out its regular season with mixed results; first taking a tough 79-45 loss at Oswego before bouncing back with a strong 67-52 win over Canton. After the split, the Red […]
A Recap of the 2024 Cortland Men’s Lacrosse Season
The Cortland men’s lacrosse team didn’t finish the season the way that they had always hoped, losing by a goal in the SUNYAC semifinals. Every year, the goal of their team is to win a national championship and winning their conference SUNYAC championship was just another step in the process. Or so they thought. Their […]
Section 3 Adds Flag Football as a new Varsity High School Sport
This spring, a new high school sport will be added to Section 3 of New York. For years, football has been viewed as a male-dominated sport, where there has been little to no representation of women. In recent history, that narrative has begun to shift. Over the past few years, several high school athletic regions have begun to roll out a new sport, […]
Scottie Scheffler Wins Second Green Jacket at the Masters
Scottie Scheffler Triumphs at the 2024 Masters Tournament. In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Scottie Scheffler has emerged victorious at the 2024 Masters Tournament, etching his name into the annals of golfing history. The 27-year-old Texan showcased exceptional talent and nerves of steel throughout the tournament, ultimately securing the coveted green jacket and […]