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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...

Mae has scored two goals this season, and both come off power plays. Mae Olshansky is a senior forward for the Plattsburgh Cardinals women’s hockey team. This is Mae’s third season with the team, and she’s been a contributor throughout...

Eli Shiller (left) and Jacob Hearne (right) share a laugh after winning the LayerEight Shootout. Shiller started in the semifinal, while Hearne was in the net for the title.   By Collin Bolebruch Jacob Hearne, a junior goaltender for Plattsburgh men’s...