Articles: Tag: Athletics

Norm A. Sundstrom Walk of Fame Celebrates Athletic Excellence

by Jenny Goldsmith February 12th 2024

On Saturday, February 10, Allegheny College dedicated the Norm A. Sundstrom Walk of Fame in the David V. Wise Athletic Center. The space pays tribute to Sundstrom, a major force behind the tradition of athletic excellence at Allegheny, and also recognizes the talents and triumphs of the College’s greatest athletic legends. “It is important, first

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Former Allegheny Teammates Reunite Through Organ Donation Awareness

by Jenny Goldsmith February 8th 2024

Tucked away in a quiet corner during a family ski trip to Vermont, alumna Jess Goeller ’04 finds a moment of solitude to reflect on her time at Allegheny College. Goeller works full-time as a project manager of medical devices at Bayer in Pittsburgh. She’s also a wife and mother of four boys, which makes

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Allegheny College Women’s Volleyball Sweeps the ECAC

by Jennifer Rignani November 21st 2023

It was a thrilling end to an outstanding season for the Allegheny volleyball team. The women captured the 2023 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III Championship in Wayne, N.J., sweeping Penn State Behrend in the semifinals before a sweep of host William Paterson in the championship match. The ECAC Championship marked the first major

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Allegheny Senior On The Verge Of Record-Breaking Football Season

by Allegheny College October 12th 2023

MEADVILLE, Pa. — The short list of the best wide receivers in college football includes one familiar name: Declan O’Brien. The senior from Irwin, Pennsylvania, is amid one of the greatest seasons ever by an Allegheny College wide receiver. His outstanding performance on the gridiron also has O’Brien ranked among the top pass catchers at all

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Allegheny College Wins Five Championships First Year Back In The Presidents’ Athletic Conference

by Allegheny College May 31st 2023

On July 1, 2022, Allegheny College officially returned to the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) as a previous member from 1958 to 1984. Along with the return to the conference, a new athletics brand was introduced to uniforms, faculty designs, and social media.  In the first year back in the PAC, five championships were awarded to

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Senior Student-Athlete Selected As ITA Ann Lebedeff Leadership Award Finalist

by Katheryn Frazier May 20th 2023

Ella Swan ’23 has been selected as a national finalist for the ITA Ann Lebedeff Leadership Award among senior tennis athletes from all athletic divisions. Swan credits Allegheny for supporting her development and achievement.  “I have appreciated the close-knit, diverse community of Allegheny that has contributed to an environment allowing me to grow in my

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International Student-Athlete Represents His Country as a Long Snapper at Allegheny College

by Katheryn Frazier October 24th 2022

When Tharit Monsereenusorn ’24 takes the field as the long snapper for the Allegheny College football team, he’s lining up nearly 8,600 miles away from his hometown of Nonthaburi, Thailand. It’s a journey he’s immensely proud of — and grateful for. “Football has taught me resilience and a purpose to work toward,” Monsereenusorn says. “I

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Senior Student-Athletes Reflect on Experiences and Self-Growth — on and off the Basketball Court

by Katheryn Frazier May 17th 2022

As they prepare to graduate, Allegheny College seniors and varsity basketball teammates Josh Ratesic and Jordan Greynolds look back on the experiences — in the classroom and on the court — that helped them to grow as leaders.  A four-year letter winner for the Gators, Ratesic is most proud of overcoming the adversity of playing

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Allegheny Student Commits to Playing Baseball at the University of Pittsburgh After Graduation

by Katheryn Frazier March 1st 2022

Realizing a goal he had since his first year at Allegheny College, senior Brett Heckert will continue his studies and athletic career at the University of Pittsburgh. Heckert has committed to pursuing a Master of Business Administration at the nationally ranked Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business. As a graduate student, he will be

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