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Grace Yarkosky competed in both track and field and hockey this year.   By Collin Bolebruch Grace Yarkosky, a Plattsburgh State women’s hockey player and nursing student, decided she didn’t have enough on her plate — so she joined the track &...

Chris Falborn on the sideline against New Paltz on April 16.   By Collin Bolebruch Chris Falborn, a midfielder for Plattsburgh State men’s lacrosse, was one of 11 seniors extensively celebrated ahead of the Cardinals’ home finale against Brockport on April 20....

Rachel LaMar during halftime against the Fredonia Blue Devils on March 30.   By Collin Bolebruch Rachel LaMar, a junior midfielder and captain for Plattsburgh State women’s lacrosse, has maybe the most rewarding experience of any student athlete on campus.  Last year, Rachel...

Ava Carey in a match at the Binghamton Tennis Facility October, 2023.   By Collin Bolebruch Ava Carey has emerged as one of Plattsburgh State’s bright young stars following a great initial season last fall for Cardinals tennis. Ava finished 7-6 in...

Julia Golino warms up her swing at the home game against Canton April 2.    By Collin Bolebruch Last offseason, Julia Golino’s five Plattsburgh State softball classmates all decided to forgo a graduate season to move on from their softball playing careers....

Anthony Faber on the lacrosse field in a game against Russell Sage on March 1.     By Collin Bolebruch Anthony Faber, a senior, plays attack for the Plattsburgh Cardinals men's lacrosse team. He's on a mission this season. Through just nine games, Anthony...

Caitlin Nash puts a shot on goal against Russell Sage in the team’s season opener Feb. 27.   By Collin Bolebruch Caitlin Nash came to Plattsburgh to play midfielder for women’s lacrosse — but she’s more than an athlete. Originally from Patchogue,...

  Luk Jirousek, a junior forward for Plattsburgh men’s hockey, stands at six feet four inches. In his own words, he’s an absolute moose. Jirousek hails from Whitehorse, Yukon and up until a Slovakian joined the team this year, was...

  By Collin Bolebruch Question: What’s the importance of being good friends with your teammates? Does it make winning easier?   Answer: I know that having a good connection with your teammates is extremely important when it comes to sports. Chemistry is what...

By Collin Bolebruch     Question: What has been the strongest connection you’ve made because of Plattsburgh basketball? Answer: The strongest connection I’ve made would be with some of my teammates. Sharing common interests with sports and lifestyles helped that connection. I’m still...