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By Collin Bolebruch   Jacklin Mitchell was a standout player for the Plattsburgh women’s tennis team last season. The tennis talent was named SUNYAC Rookie of the Season for her performance in the 2023-2024 season. Mitchell had a strong start to her...

Alex Kornblau watches Plattsburgh face Clarkson from the dugout April 11.     By Collin Bolebruch Plattsburgh State baseball is fielding its best team in 14 years, due in large part to the offensive success of senior infielder Alex Kornblau. Alex has led the...

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...