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Madison College upends Finlandia University, 2-0

Chase DeMasi, Sports Editor • September 28, 2022

The Madison College women’s soccer team defeated Finlandia University, 2-0, at home on Sept. 16. The first goal came from Madison Johnson in the 20th minute of the match, her fifth goal...

New win streak started

CLARION STAFF REPORT • September 28, 2022

Madison College men’s soccer team has rebounded from its first loss of the season by posting three straight victories. Since falling to Harper College, 3-0, at home on Sept. 14, the WolfPack...

WolfPack volleyball now stands at 14-7 overall

CLARION STAFF REPORT • September 28, 2022

Although Madison College swept Lakeland University JV, 3-0, on Sept. 22, each of the games were close battles. The WolfPack won, 25-19, 26-24, 25-21, recording their second victory over the Muskies this...

Fantasy football stars not living up to the hype

Ross Litscher, Sports Editor • September 28, 2022

If we learned one thing from Week 2 of the 2022 NFL season, it’s that no lead is safe. The Ravens lead the Dolphins, 35-14, in the fourth quarter and ended up losing, 42-38. The Raiders lead the Cardinals,...

Madison College volleyball team victorious in home opening match

Clarion Staff Report • August 29, 2022

The Madison College volleyball team has faced some tough competition in the early part of its season under new coach Mallory Stone, playing five consecutive matches against Division II teams. Still,...

Changing roles in WolfPack athletics department

Taleise Lawrence, Assistant Editor • August 29, 2022

Jason Verhelst is fulfilling a longtime goal by becoming the Interim Director of Athletics after 22 years spent with the Madison College WolfPack. This comes after his time spent as Associate Athletic...

Undefeated start to the season for men’s soccer

Clarion Staff Report • August 29, 2022

There are high expectations as the Madison College men’s soccer team opens its second season under coach Tim Bruner. The WolfPack started the season with the No. 8 ranking in the NJCAA Division...

7 goal outburst gives WolfPack easy win

Clarion Staff Report • August 28, 2022

Through three matches, the defense has led the way for the Madison College women’s soccer team. So far, the team has allowed only one goal this season. But against Kishwaukee College on Aug. 22,...

Mallory Stone ready to lead the ‘Pack

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor Emeritus • August 26, 2022

Madison College’s volleyball team is a program with a tradition of success. Since 2018, the program fielded four NJCAA All-Americans. More than 10 players got NJCAA or N4C athletic honors…with many...

What Constitutes a Sport?

Adeline Holte, Staff Writer • April 7, 2021

We have all heard the argument, participated in it or watched it from afar. There is an age-old debate that keeps many athletes, sports lovers or even sports haters engaged: what is considered a sport?...

Sports have always been political

Kaleia Lawrence, Opinion Editor • September 30, 2020

People who say there shouldn't be politics mixed with sports are lying to themselves. Politics and sports have been intertwined for a long time. Throughout history, sports have...

Golf team places 4th in own invite

Staff Report • September 12, 2018

The Madison College golf team played in its fourth tournament of the fall season and had its best finish of the year, placing fourth out of six teams on Sept. 8. Wet conditions forced the Madison...