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Rylee Rogers rounds first base after a hit against South Suburban College during a game at home on March 28.

WolfPack softball is off to a strong start this season

Clarion Staff Report April 8, 2025

Although they’re not ranked nationally at this point, the Madison College softball team has been tearing through the competition lately. The WolfPack won eight straight games after returning from its...

Madison College women’s basketball coach Angel Whetstone speaks to her team during a game this past season. The WolfPack showed strong improvement in Whetstone’s second year at the helm.

Team shows solid improvement in Whetstone’s second season

Kinsey Kessel, Sports Editor April 8, 2025

Angel Whetstone’s first year as the Madison College women’s basketball coach came with some challenges. With seven players on the roster and only five players for half of the season, she knew the importance...

Madison College’s Chris Calico (10) hits a ground ball, allowing teammate James Duncan (22) to score another run against Bryant & Stratton on April 1.

Madison College baseball is ranked No. 13

Kinsey Kessel, Sports Editor April 8, 2025

After a highly successful season last year, the Madison College baseball team aims to build on their achievements while integrating a wave of new freshmen. With seasoned veterans and fresh talent, the...

Madison College’s George Whaley IV gets fouled by a College of DuPage player during the WolfPack’s 77-69 loss at home on Feb. 11.

WolfPack falls in Region 4 tournament semifinals

Clarion Staff Report March 4, 2025

The Madison College men’s basketball team battled back multiple times in the NJCAA Region 4 semifinal game against South Suburban College on March 2, but fell just short in a 91-86 loss. A game-opening...

Keelyn Zwirschitz bringing the ball up court during a game on Feb. 15.

WolfPack women’s basketball team enjoys a season of improvement

Clarion Staff Report March 4, 2025

A season of improvement for the Madison College women’s basketball team wrapped up on Feb. 27, with a loss in the Region 4 Division II Women’s Basketball Tournament Quarterfinals. Madison College...

Brothers Ceegan Rauls, left, and Cullen Rauls have spent the past season sharing the court for the Madison College’s men’s basketball team.

Family fun on the court

Mack Biester, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

Approximately 3.6 percent of high school basketball players go on to play in college at any level. So, the odds of two members of the same family making it — let alone playing for the same team — makes...

Keelyn Zwirschitz (10) drives toward the hoop against Joliet Junior College on Feb. 4. The WolfPack posted a 60-52 victory.

WolfPack women’s basketball falls to 9-13 after pair of losses

Clarion Staff Report February 12, 2025

A cold-shooting third and fourth quarter proved costly as Madison College saw a close game get out of reach in an 86-68 loss to visiting North Iowa Area Community College on Feb. 8. The loss dropped the...

Madison College's George Whaley IV jumps to shoot the ball during a game at the Redsten Gymnasium.

2 wins in OT give No. 20 WolfPack a big boost

Clarion Staff Report February 12, 2025

Back-to-back overtime victories gave Madison College men’s basketball team a six-game winning streak before coming to an end with a loss to Bryant & Stratton College. Madison College, currently...

WolfPack 9 and Alumni Weekend announced

WolfPack 9 and Alumni Weekend announced

Clarion Staff Report February 12, 2025

The Madison College Athletic Department recently unveiled two new initiatives: an effort to recognize athletes with the highest cumulative GPA from each team and plans to hold an alumni weekend each fall. Called...

Madison College men’s basketball player Ryen Jones dunks the ball during his team’s 80-63 win over Harper College on Jan. 28. The WolfPack is now ranked No. 20 in the NJCAA Division II poll and an 18-4 overall record.

Rebuilding a program

Kinsey Kessel, Sports Editor February 12, 2025

After a challenging 9-18 season last year, men's basketball head coach Jason Roscoe was tasked with rebuilding the program. With only one returning player, the journey ahead promised to be an uphill battle. It...

The Madison College Esports Team won its third-straight NJCAAE Valorant national title this past fall semester.

Esports team earns another national title, its 3rd straight

Clarion Staff Report January 21, 2025

The fall season was another success story for the Madison College Esports teams, including a third-straight NJCAAE national championship in the Valorant competition. The WolfPack also earned a national...

Madison College’s Aubrie Maass (12) inbounds the ball against Harry S. Truman College on Jan. 4. The WolfPack posted a 96-54 victory.

Women’s basketball team now 6-9 after 3 straight losses

Clarion Staff Report January 21, 2025

The Madison College women’s basketball team suffered its third-straight loss on Jan. 18, falling to Kankakee Community College, 70-52. A slow start was too much for Madison College to overcome. The...

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