Women’s Cross Country Ranked Ninth in Preseason Regional Poll

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>USTFCCCA Regional Ranking NEW ORLEANS – The Gettysburg College women’s cross country team has been ranked ninth in the preseason NCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic Region rankings, as released by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The Bullets, who earned their first regional ranking since 2018, join five

Women’s Soccer Partners with Universal Promise

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The Gettysburg College women’s soccer team is partnering with a nonprofit called Universal Promise to build a playground for 500 children in rural South Africa. For over six years, the Bullets have been involved with the Universal Promise, a non-profit organization started in 2011 by Martha Cummings, an alumna of

McKeever Lands Academic All-America Honor

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>AUSTIN, Texas.  – Three-time All-American and national champion Kerry McKeever (Stony Brook, N.Y./Ward Melville) from the women’s lacrosse team was named to the Academic All-America Women’s At-Large Second Team by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA)   McKeever was one of 47 Academic All-Americans on the Division III At-Large Team, which

Softball to Host Fall Prospect Clinics

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>Flyer GETTYSBURG, Pa.  – The Gettysburg College softball team will host two separate Fall Prospect Clinics at Bobby Jones Field on Saturday, Sept. 18, and Saturday, Oct. 16.   The Fall Prospect Clinics provide an opportunity for prospects in grades 9-12 interested in attending Gettysburg to be evaluated by the Bullets softball coaching staff.

Women’s Lax Lands Academic Honors

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de> 2021 IWLCA Zag Sports Academic Honor Roll | Academic Honor Squads  NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. – The Gettysburg College women’s lacrosse team was named an Academic Honor Squad and five student-athletes were tagged to the Zag Sports Academic Honor Roll according to an announcement by the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA).   To

Cross Country Announces 2021 Schedule

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Since the 2020 cross country season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, both the Gettysburg College men’s and women’s teams are eager to get racing again with full-length schedules in 2021. During the 2019 season, the men’s team was regionally ranked three times, placed 5th at the Centennial Conference

Men’s Soccer Releases 2021 Schedule

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. – It has been two years since the Gettysburg College men’s soccer team has played a game on the pitch because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that will change in 2021 as the Bullets announce their schedule for the upcoming season.   During the 2019 season, Gettysburg had a season to

Men’s Hoops Earn NABC Academic Accolades

The Gettysburg College men’s basketball team huddling during a timeout against Ursinus. 2020-21 NABC Honors Court KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The duo of recent graduate Chris Jack (Reckange-Sur-Mess, Luxembourg/The Hun School of Princeton) and rising senior Jack Rooney (Chatham, N.J./Chatham) were both named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court. Additionally, the team

Bullets Baseball Claims ABCA Academic Award

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>2020-21 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award List  GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Gettysburg College baseball team received the Team Academic Excellence Award from the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) for the second consecutive season it was recently announced.   Gettysburg has gone back-to-back in claiming the team academic award from the ABCA for the

Track and Field Captures USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Men’s USTFCCCA All-Academic Teams | Women’s USTFCCCA All-Academic Teams NEW ORLEANS – The Gettysburg College men’s and women’s track and field teams have earned the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Division III All-Academic Team award, it was recently announced. Teams that achieve at least a 3.10 cumulative

Tennis Teams Earn Academic Accolades

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>2021 ITA Women’s Academic Awards  |  2021 ITA Men’s Academic Awards  TEMPE, Ariz. – Both the Gettysburg College men’s and women’s tennis teams were tagged an All-Academic Team by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), and a total of 14 Bullets were named Scholar-Athletes it was recently announced.   For the third consecutive year,

Women’s Soccer Unveils 2021 Schedule

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. – After missing the 2020 season due to the pandemic, the Gettysburg College women’s soccer team is excited to return to the pitch for a full schedule of games in 2021. The 2019 season was an unbelievable one for the Bullets team, returning to the NCAA Division III Tournament for the

Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival seeks volunteers

The Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival needs over 100 volunteers each day of the festival, which runs Sep11 and 12, 2021. Sign up for a three-hour shift and receive one free general admission ticket, including a souvenir wine glass and unlimited samplings. If you agree to volunteer on Sunday, you can come for the entire day on

Kerno Elevated to Full-time Assistant Coach

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Assistant cross country and track and field coach Amanda Kerno will have a few more duties added to her plate with a promotion from part-time coach to full-time heading into her fourth year at Gettysburg College. Kerno takes over as the Bullets’ lead assistant and fills the void previously vacated by current Head

Bullets Sport Spotlight: From Abroad to ‘Burg

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Gettysburg College features a diverse group of students from across the globe and some of those well-traveled men and women have made their way into the athletics realm as student-athletes and staff. Our feature this week explores the motivation for students from abroad to pack their belongings and make the trip to Gettysburg

Stull Tabbed Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Courtney Stull has been named as an assistant women’s soccer coach at Gettysburg College, head coach Matt Garrett has announced. “I’m super excited to have Courtney on board,” said Garrett. “She comes from a wealth of experience at the Division III level. I look forward to working with her and getting this fall

Women’s Lacrosse to Host Prospect Day Sept. 19

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>FlyerOnline Registration  GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The Gettysburg College women’s lacrosse team will host its annual Prospect Day Sunday, Sept. 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Clark Field.   The one-day camp is an opportunity for high school athletes who are interested in Gettysburg College to showcase their talent in front of the

D’Amica Named All-American Scholar

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Rising senior Cameron D’Amica (Milford, N.J./Delaware Valley) of the Gettysburg College women’s golf team earned her third consecutive All-American Scholar honor by the Women’s Collegiate Golf Association (WGCA), it was recently announced. During a pandemic-shortened season, D’Amica led the Bullets with a 96.3 scoring average through four rounds of competition. She placed fourth

Field Hockey Gears Up for 2021 Campaign

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The Gettysburg College field hockey team will look to rekindle the magic from a successful 2019 campaign when it retakes the field this fall.   The Bullets won 11 games and advanced to the semifinals of the Centennial Conference Championship in its last full season in 2019. The team was

Brown Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year

Brown starting line up INDIANAPOLIS – Recent graduate Meredith Brown (Medford, N.J./Shawnee) of the women’s basketball team was selected to represent Gettysburg College as a nominee for the 2021 NCAA Woman of the Year.   Rooted in Title IX, the NCAA Woman of the Year Award was established in 1991 to recognize graduating female student-athletes who

Pompei Joins Bullets Swimming as Assistant Coach

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Former Messiah College swimmer and King’s College assistant coach Anthony Pompei has been named the new assistant coach for the Gettysburg College men’s and women’s swimming teams according to Head Coach Greg Brown.   Pompei will assist Coach Brown in recruiting, practice planning, and student-athlete development, as well as managing

Gettysburg Names Toner New Lacrosse Coach

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Executive Director for Intercollegiate Athletics and Campus Recreation Mike Mattia has announced the hiring of long-time Penn State University associate head coach Peter Toner as the new head coach of the Gettysburg College men’s lacrosse program. Toner emerged from an incredibly deep and talented pool of applicants to become only the fourth head

Greene Earns Spot on All-Region Team

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Recent Gettysburg College graduate Quinn Greene (New Milford, Conn./Canterbury School) was named to the NCAA Division III PING All-Mid-Atlantic Region Team according to an announcement by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) on Thursday, June 24. Greene earned his first all-region award and becomes Gettysburg’s eighth all-region selection since 2016, joining former

Lessel Named Academic All-American

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE 2020-21 CoSIDA Academic All-America Football Team Recent graduate Justin Lessel (Orefield, Pa./Parkland) capped his collegiate football career by becoming the seventh Academic All-American® in the history of the Gettysburg College football program according to an announcement by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Lessel was recognized as a second-team selection in

Baseball to Host Fall Prospect Day

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Gettysburg College baseball head coach John Campo and his staff have announced a Fall Prospect Day that will be held on Sunday, Oct. 17, for high school players in grades 10-12 who are interested in playing baseball in college. The all-day event will begin with registration at 8:30 a.m. and conclude with a

Historical fiction writer Jeff Shaara returns to live in Gettysburg, plans new book on Teddy Roosevelt [Episode 54]

World-renowned historical fiction author Jeff Shaara has moved to Gettysburg with his family, relocating into a restored historical house on W. Confederate Ave. In his remarkable career, Shaara has already published 18 books, almost all of them best-sellers, and is hard at work on number 19:  Its topic? – Teddy Roosevelt. Shaara is the author

Fifty things to do in Gettysburg

Field from Seminary scaled

You’re here for a visit? Congratulations – it’s a great town and a great county. There are tons of fun adventures, from escape rooms to art galleries. I’m sure you already have some plans — but here are 50 choices of great things to do in Gettysburg – have you missed any of them?

How to submit letters to the Connection

Letters to the Connection are welcome and encouraged. Letters from folks who live in the Adams County area will be given preference for publication, but we know there are people all over the world who care about this community, and we’re glad to hear from them, too. Our staff might make edits for grammar and

Today is Juneteenth: Do you know its historical legacy?

On “Freedom’s Eve,” or the eve of January 1, 1863, the first Watch Night services took place. On that night, enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and private homes all across the country awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect. At the stroke of midnight, prayers were answered as all enslaved

Alloway Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher Beth Peart Wins Teaching Award [Episode 52]

Beth Peart, 3rd grade teacher at Littlestown Area School District’s Alloway Elementary, has won this year’s Rotary District 7390/WITF 2021 Teacher Impact Award. In this interview, Peart “remembers the world through a 3rd grader’s eyes,” as she talks with Gettysburg Connection Media Editor Peter Byhouwer about her teaching styles and what it means to be

Centennial Conference Announces Spring Academic Awards

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>Scholar-Athletes of the Year | Academic All-Centennial Team | Academic Honor Roll LANCASTER, Pa. – Gettysburg College wrapped up a successful spring season in the classroom with 88 student-athletes being named to the Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll. Additionally, 11 student-athletes landed spots on the Academic All-Centennial Team after gaining all-conference and academic recognition this spring.  

Voters approve two PA ballot initiatives limiting governor’s power in disaster declarations

Two initiatives on yesterday’s statewide primary ballot designed to move emergency decisions from the governor’s office to the state assembly have been approved. Live results of the amendment votes as well as other state races can be viewed here. Amendment 1 limits the governor’s ability to use emergency disaster declaration orders and Amendment 2 removes

Frealing beats Carr and Demps in race for mayor slot

Rita Frealing has defeated Chad Adams Carr and Kierstan Demps in the Democratic mayoral candidate primary race. Final tallies had Frealing with 244 votes (41.85 percent), Carr with 218 votes (37.39 percent), and Demps with 110 votes (18.87 percent). Frealing will face Republican Thomas R. Carr in the fall municipal election. “Although I would have

Grissinger, 4×800 Medal at CC Championship

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>Results  ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The 4×800-meter relay team registered the silver and senior Nick Grissinger (Palmyra, Pa./Milton Hershey) claimed the bronze to lead Gettysburg College at the Centennial Conference Men’s Outdoor Track and Field Championship on Sunday, hosted by Muhlenberg College.    Gettysburg’s Top Performers 4×800-Meter Relay Team 2nd (8:08.11) Nick Grissinger ’21

Women’s Tennis Drops Season Finale

LANCASTER, Pa. – The Gettysburg College women’s tennis team (2-5) closed out the regular season with a 9-0 loss at Franklin and Marshall College (4-3) on Saturday. Singles competition1. Cassidy Landau (FMCW) def. Gillian Rosenfeld (GCW) 6-2, 6-12. Sammi Perry (FMCW) def. Alex Rieg (GCW) 6-0, 6-03. Hayley Bidwell (FMCW) def. Alexis Rinker (GCW) 6-4, 6-24.

Gettysburg Lands Seven on All-CC Team

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>2021 All-Centennial Conference Softball Team LANCASTER, Pa. – After capturing the 2021 Centennial Conference title, Gettysburg College landed seven players on the All-Centennial Conference Softball Team it was announced on Friday.   This was the second time in the last four years the Bullets tabbed seven or more players on the all-conference team.

McKeever, Sullivan Earn Top Conference Awards

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>2021 All-Centennial Conference Women’s Lacrosse Team LANCASTER, Pa. – A total of nine student-athletes from Gettysburg College were named to this year’s All-Centennial Conference Women’s Lacrosse Team, highlighted by senior Kerry McKeever (Stony Brook, N.Y./Ward Melville) as Attacker of the Year and freshman Caroline Sullivan (Fairfield, Conn./Fairfield Ludlowe) as Rookie of the Year.

Brown, Edelson Earn Top Athletic Awards

Jack Edelson and Meredith Brown earn top athletic award GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Senior basketball player Meredith Brown (Landisburg, Pa./West Perry) and senior swimmer Jack Edelson (Charlotte, N.C./Providence Senior) have been named this year’s winners of the Noerr and Beachem Awards in athletics.   The Clair B., Mary E., and Constance Noerr (Baker) Memorial Award is

Brown, Edelson Earn Top Athletic Awards

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Senior basketball player Meredith Brown (Landisburg, Pa./West Perry) and senior swimmer Jack Edelson (Charlotte, N.C./Providence Senior) have been named this year’s winners of the Noerr and Beachem Awards in athletics.   The Clair B., Mary E., and Constance Noerr (Baker) Memorial Award is presented to a female senior on the

Janczyk Announces Retirement as Lacrosse Coach

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Following more than four decades patrolling the lacrosse sidelines, including the last 34 at Gettysburg College, Head Coach Hank Janczyk has announced his impending retirement following the conclusion of the 2021 campaign.   As a coach, leader, mentor, and friend to many men and women – staff and student-athletes alike –

Men’s Golf Sweeps CC Major Awards

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>2021 All-Centennial Conference Team LANCASTER, Pa. – The Gettysburg College men’s golf team produced another strong season on the course and as a result, the team was honored by the Centennial Conference with the top player, rookie, and coach this spring.   Senior Quinn Greene (New Milford, Conn./Canterbury School) became Gettysburg’s eighth CC

Five Bullets Medal at CC Championships

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Results ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Led by five medal-winning performances, the Gettysburg College women’s track and field team had an outstanding day and placed fourth at the Centennial Conference Championships, hosted by Muhlenberg College. This is the second time in four years the Bullets have finished in the top four at the conference meet.

Gettysburg Takes Two from McDaniel, Baker Hits Grand Slam

GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Senior Shelby Baker (Pickerington, Ohio/Pickerington North) belted her second career grand slam and Olivia Moser (Robbinsville, N.J./Robbinsville) blasted a solo home run in the opening game and the Gettysburg College (11-3) softball team wrapped up the regular season with a sweep of McDaniel College (7-9) at Bobby Jones Field on Sunday. The

No. 1 F&M Downs No. 5 Gettysburg for CC Title

LANCASTER, Pa. – Top-ranked Franklin & Marshall College (7-0, 5-0 CC) survived hard-charging Gettysburg College (5-1, 5-1 CC) inside the final eight minutes and posted a pair of insurance goals late in the game to seal a 17-14 decision and claim the Centennial Conference title on Saturday. Gettysburg’s Top Performers Katie Fullowan ’23 (Lebanon, N.J./North

Men’s Tennis Caps Season at F&M

LANCASTER, Pa. – Gettysburg College men’s tennis team dropped a 9-0 decision at Franklin & Marshall College in the season finale on Saturday. Singles competition1. Sam Bellersen (FMCM) def. Alex Kagan (GCM) 6-0, 5-7, 10-32. Adrian Charchalis (FMCM) def. Michael Zayneh (GCM) 6-2, 6-03. Justin Pace (FMCM) def. Patrick Bodovitz (GCM) 6-0, 6-04. Adith Chandavarkar (FMCM)

Men’s Lacrosse vs. Muhlenberg Rescheduled

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The Gettysburg College men’s lacrosse team will close out its regular season against Muhlenberg College this Saturday, May 8, at 1 p.m., at Shirk Field at Musselman Stadium. The game was originally scheduled on March 27.   The 10th-ranked Bullets are 4-1 this season following their first loss to then-No. 12

Lisa McLeod-Simmons Wins Monthly Photo Contest

This winner of the Gettysburg Connection photo contest for April is this incredible photo, “Smooth Landing” taken by Lisa McLeod-Simmons. Lisa wins a $25 gift certificate to the Adams County Arts Council.. Please check out all of the past winners, and send us your pics! Gift certificates awarded monthly thanks to the Adams County Arts

Women’s Track to Compete at CC Championships

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>Centennial Conference Championship Information    GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The Gettysburg College women’s track & field team will compete at the Centennial Conference (CC) Outdoor Championships at Muhlenberg College on Saturday.   This will be the first time the Bullets have competed in a conference championship since the indoor season back in March 2020.

Softball Clinches Conference Title, Plays McDaniel Sunday

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The Gettysburg College softball team has clinched the 2021 Centennial Conference title for the fifth time in program history after having the best league record. By capturing the conference crown, the Bullets earn an automatic bid into the NCAA Division III Regional Championship. The Bullets captured this year’s conference title

Women’s Soccer to Host Summer ID Clinics

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>Camp Brochure – July 6 | Camp Brochure – August 6 | Camp Registration GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The Gettysburg College women’s soccer team will host a one-day Recruiting Summer ID Camp on July 6 and August 6 at Clark Field. Geared towards the very best high school student-athlete looking at playing college soccer

Men’s Track Heads to CC Championships

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>Centennial Conference Championship Information  GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The Gettysburg College men’s track and field team will compete at the Centennial Conference (CC) Outdoor Championships at Muhlenberg College on Sunday.   This will be the first time the Bullets have competed in a conference championship since the indoor season back in March 2020.  

Redding and Smith Run for County Offices

As part of our effort to keep our readers informed about the upcoming primary election, we are highlighting the candidacies of candidates who have shared their information with us. This post highlights two candidates running for Adams County Offices. Please click on the candidates’ cards to read their full statements.

Alessi Collects Win at Gettysburg Quad Meet

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Results GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Junior Jessica Alessi (Nassau, N.Y./Ichabod Crane) captured her first career victory to lead the Gettysburg College women’s track and field team at its own invite on Saturday in perfect weather conditions. Gettysburg’s Top Performers Jessica Alessi ’22 Hammer – 1st (124-11 – Fifth all-time) Discus – 3rd (100-09) Holly

Colline Tabbed CC Player of the Week

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE LANCASTER, Pa. – Gettysburg College senior Emily Colline (Bridgewater, N.J./Immaculata) was named the Centennial Conference Player of the Week on Tuesday, April 27. Colline earned her first weekly honor of the season and second of her career from the conference after helping the Bullets go 3-1 on the week. The senior first baseman

Twill Lands Third Weekly Honor

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE LANCASTER, Pa. – Sophomore goalie Shannon Twill (Warren, N.J./Watchung Hills) completed the weekly award hat trick with her third selection as the Centennial Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday, April 27. Twill, who was named the top weekly defensive player on March 23 and April 6, landed her third award following

Men’s Track Competes at Home Invite

Results GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The Gettysburg College men’s track and field team competed at its home invite on Saturday in perfect weather conditions, racking up nine top-three finishes.    Gettysburg’s Top Performers Luke Matzke ’21 (Collegeville, Pa./Malvern Prep)   10,000-meter run – 2nd (33:13.35 – 10th all-time) Will Hopkins ’22 (Raleigh, N.C./Needham B. Broughton)  

Bullets Tennis: Why Gettysburg?

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de> The tennis programs at Gettysburg College feature student-athletes from diverse backgrounds and with different interests. What ties them all together is a passion for the sport of tennis and the ability to play it collegiately while getting a well-rounded, high-level education. Shelby DeronClass: JuniorHometown: Holden, MaineHigh School: Hampden AcademyMajor: AnthropologyFavorite Campus Spot:

Ulrich Earns Centennial, USILA Weekly Honors

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE LANCASTER, Pa. – Senior face-off specialist Alex Ulrich (Annapolis, Md./St. Mary’s) was named the Centennial Conference Defensive Player of the Week and he was selected to the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) Division III Team of the Week on Tuesday, April 27. Ulrich’s defense came in the form of preventing Washington College and

Men’s Lacrosse Tagged Seventh in USILA Poll

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Gettysburg College men’s lacrosse team remained seventh in the country for the third consecutive week in the NCAA Division III Coaches’ Poll released by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) on Monday, April 26.   Gettysburg (4-0) and top-ranked RIT (7-0) were the lone teams to hold their positions

Greene Claims CC Title, Bullets Finish Runner-up

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>Final Results HERSHEY, Pa. – The 2021 Centennial Conference Men’s Golf Championship came down to the final hole with Franklin & Marshall College managing to hold on for a one-stroke win over Gettysburg College at the Hershey Country Club. The Bullets did not walk away empty-handed, however, as senior Quinn Greene (New Milford,

Women’s Swimming Caps Season against Johns Hopkins

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The Gettysburg College women’s swimming team capped its season with a competitive dual meet against annual national front-runner Johns Hopkins University inside the Bullets Pool Friday evening.   Removed from their last competitions by more than a year, both Gettysburg and Johns Hopkins pushed the limits inside the natatorium, striving

Men’s Swimming Hits NCAA Marks against Johns Hopkins

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Results GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The Gettysburg College men’s swimming team left everything in the pool in its only meet of the season against Johns Hopkins University, hitting three NCAA qualifying times and breaking a program record Friday night inside the Bullets Pool. Gettysburg and Johns Hopkins combined for 19 NCAA qualifying times Friday

Gettysburg Heads to CC Men’s Golf Championship

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Two years after winning the Centennial Conference title with a dramatic comeback on the final day of competition, the Gettysburg College men’s golf team will officially defend its crown at the Hershey Country Club this Saturday and Sunday. In 2019, Gettysburg erased a 15-stroke deficit and carded a team score

Howard Leads No. 7 Gettysburg Past Washington

CHESTERTOWN, Md. – Sophomore Kyle Howard (Skillman, N.J./Montgomery) scored a career-high nine points and seventh-ranked Gettysburg College (3-0) out-scored Washington College (2-4) 12-3 over the final three periods to claim a 16-8 victory in Centennial Conference men’s lacrosse action at Roy Kirby Jr. Stadium on Tuesday.  Gettysburg’s Top Performers Kyle Howard ’23: 5 Goals, 4

Greene Named CC Co-Golfer of the Week

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>LANCASTER, Pa. – Senior Quinn Greene (New Milford, Conn./Canterbury School) was named the Centennial Conference Co-Golfer of the Week for the second time in his career on Tuesday, April 20.   Greene averaged 74.7 strokes and posted three top-10 finishes on the course last week. The senior shot a 76 and tied for

Schedule Updates for Baseball, Tennis, Softball

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Several of this weekend’s athletic events between Gettysburg College and McDaniel College have been rearranged on the schedule due to impending inclement weather on Saturday.   The baseball game scheduled between the Bullets and Green Terror that was scheduled for Saturday has been moved to Friday, April 23, at 1

Bullets Split Doubleheader with Muhlenberg

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Gettysburg College softball team split its Centennial Conference showdown at Muhlenberg College on Sunday. The Mules (4-10, 4-6 CC) took game one 4-3 in extra innings, but the Bullets (6-2, 4-2 CC) rallied back in the nightcap by tallying 13 hits, eight runs, and seven RBI to claim the 8-6 victory.

Bullets Tabbed Fifth in National Poll

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The Gettysburg College women’s lacrosse team earned the No. 5 position in the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Division III Coaches’ Poll for the seventh time in the last eight weeks.   Gettysburg (4-0) has been ranked fifth in five consecutive national ballots. The Bullets earned 528 points and finished

Women’s Golf Concludes Season at CC Championship

  GETTYSBURG COLLEGE LANCASTER, Pa. – The Gettysburg College women’s golf team concluded its 2021 season on the final two-day Centennial Conference Championship event at the Conestoga Country Club in Lancaster on Sunday. Match Summary In the second round, junior Cameron D’Amica (Milford, N.J./Delaware Valley) hit six bogeys with four coming on the back nine

Gettysburg Ranks Seventh in D3 Poll

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Gettysburg College men’s lacrosse team maintained its hold on the No. 7 position in the NCAA Division III Coaches’ Poll released by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA).   There was little movement among the top teams in the country with Gettysburg (2-0) tallying a few more points in

Men’s Golf Claims Top Spot at McDaniel Invite

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>Results HAMPSTEAD, Md. – Senior Quinn Greene (New Milford, Conn./Canterbury School) posted a three-over 74 to lead Gettysburg College to its third team title of the season at the McDaniel Invitational hosted at the Piney Branch Golf Club on Monday.  McDaniel Invitational Piney Branch Golf ClubPar 71, 6,781 Yards Rank Team Total 1.

Mangione, Schauder Collect Top-10 Performances to Lead Bullets

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>Results BALTIMORE, Pa. – Junior Katherine Mangione (Doylestown, Pa./Villa Joseph Marie) posted three top-10 performances and freshman Alexa Schauder (Cedar Knolls, N.J./Whippany Park) registered two, including landing on the program’s all-time list, to lead the Gettysburg College women’s track and field team at the Hopkins/Loyola Invitational, hosted by Johns Hopkins.  Gettysburg’s Top Performers

Women’s Tennis Falls at Johns Hopkins

BALTIMORE, Md. – The Gettysburg College women’s tennis team (1-4) dropped a 9-0 decision at Johns Hopkins University (5-0) on Saturday. Singles competition1. Anjali Devireddy (JHUW) def. Gillian Rozenfeld (GCW) 6-0, 6-32. Ali Bader (JHUW) def. Alex Rieg (GCW) 6-0, 6-13. Sophia Strickland (JHUW) def. Alexis Rinker (GCW) 6-0, 6-04. Jessica Liang (JHUW) def. Tierney Cantwell

Swimming Hosts Johns Hopkins April 23

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Gettysburg College will send its swimmers into the crystal-clear waters of the Bullets Pool in search of national qualifying times and program records with a dual meet against Johns Hopkins University on Friday, April 23 at 4:30 p.m.   Despite the cancellation of the winter sports season within the Centennial

Women’s Golf Completes Day One of CC Championship

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>Results  LANCASTER, Pa. – The Gettysburg College women’s golf team competed on day one of the Centennial Conference Championship at the Conestoga Country Club in Lancaster on Saturday.  Match Summary Junior Cameron D’Amica (Milford, N.J./Delaware Valley) is appearing in her second career conference championship and is currently in eighth place after carding a

Palazzolo Leads Bullets at Hopkins/Loyola Invite

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Results BALTIMORE, Md. – Junior Corey Palazzolo (Colts Neck, N.J./Christian Brothers Academy) registered three top-10 marks to lead the Gettysburg College men’s track and field team at the Hopkins/Loyola Invitational on Saturday, hosted by Johns Hopkins University. Gettysburg’s Top Performers Corey Palazzolo ’22 High Jump – 4th (6-00.75) Long Jump – 6th (19-11.75)

Men’s Tennis Falls at Johns Hopkins

BALTIMORE, Md. – Johns Hopkins University (5-0) held visiting Gettysburg College (1-4) off the scoreboard in a 9-0 decision in Centennial Conference men’s tennis competition Saturday. Singles competition1. Thomas Yu (JHUM) def. Alex Kagan (GCM) 6-0, 6-02. Rohan Reddy (JHUM) def. Michael Zayneh (GCM) 6-0, 6-03. James Yu (JHUM) def. Zach LaChance (GCM) 6-0, 6-24. Andrew

Bullets Claim Top Spot at Gettysburg Invite

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>Results ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. – Seniors Quinn Greene (New Milford, Conn./Canterbury School) and Daniel Rieger (Collegeville, Pa./Methacton) turned in their lowest scores of the season to lead Gettysburg College to its second team title at its own invitational held at the Hanover Country Club on Saturday.  Gettysburg Invitational Hanover Country ClubPar 71, 6,485 Yards

Johns Hopkins Takes Two from Gettysburg

GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Johns Hopkins University (7-3) saddled Gettysburg College (3-7) with a pair of losses in a Centennial Conference baseball doubleheader at Kirchhoff Field Saturday. The Blue Jays won the opening game 13-0 and took game two 15-5. Game 1 Gettysburg’s Top Performers Matt Szczesny ’21 (Schwenksville, Pa./Perkiomen Valley): 1-3 Kyle Miller ’23 (Montclair,

Basso, Sullivan Sweep CC Weekly Awards

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>LANCASTER, Pa. – It didn’t take long for freshmen Jordan Basso (Rye, N.Y./Rye) and Caroline Sullivan (Fairfield, Conn./Fairfield Ludlowe) to earn notice away from the Gettysburg College campus as the dynamic duo earned weekly awards from the Centennial Conference.   Basso was named the CC Offensive Player of the Week after totaling seven

D’Amica Leads Women’s Golf into 2021

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Junior Cameron D’Amica (Milford, N.J./Delaware Valley) has been chosen to lead the Gettysburg College women’s golf team as a captain this season, according to Head Coach Susan Konstalid.     Throughout her career, D’Amica has seen action in 23 career rounds including the 2019 Centennial Conference Championship and NCAA Division

Fletcher Named CC Offensive Player of the Week

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>LANCASTER, Pa. – Senior Jack Fletcher (Charlotte, N.C./Providence Day School) picked up his first career weekly honor from the Centennial Conference as the Offensive Player of the Week it was announced on Tuesday, April 13.   Fletcher led Gettysburg (2-0) to a victory over defending conference champion and 13th-ranked Ursinus College (1-1) last Saturday.

Moffat Cards Career Low, Bullets Second at F&M

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>Results LITITZ, Pa. – Junior Hayden Moffat (Hatboro, Pa./Hatboro-Horsham) beat his personal low by a stroke with a 74 and Gettysburg College grabbed second place with a 304 at the Franklin & Marshall College Invitational held at the Bent Creek Country Club.  F&M Invitational – Bent Creek CCPar 71, 6,434 Yards Rank Team

Three Bullets Named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>2021 NFF Hampshire Honor Society IRVING, Texas – Three members of the Gettysburg College football team were named to the 2021 National Football Foundation (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society it was announced on Wednesday, April 14.   The Bullets named to the Hampshire Honor Society were seniors Justin Lessel (Oreland, Pa./Parkland), Justin Titchenell (West

Juli Griffin Wins Weekly Photo Contest

Juli Griffin is the winner of this week’s Gettysburg Connection photo contest! “Spring in Upper Adams is so beautiful. There is a short window of overlap with the peach and apple blossoms, it’s pretty remarkable. Here’s a shot I took in Spring 2020.” Congrats to Juli! Please check out all of the past winners, and send