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A young woman in a white and purple uniform is captured right after swinging a bright orange baseball bat. She is on a dusty baseball field, standing over the white home plate, in front of two other people in dark blue and black uniforms.

2026 Softball Season Begins: ‘Just Go Out There and Kick Butt’

March 25, 2026 Bella Fabrizio 0

Albion College’s softball team opened their 2026 home season with a doubleheader against John Carroll University on Saturday, winning the first game 2-1 and losing […]

A rider wearing khaki pants and a navy blazer with a helmet rides a chestnut-colored horse. The horse is mid-jump over a white fence with two posts labeled “IHSA” with an image of a horse on each sign. Surrounding the fence are several potted flowers and plants, and in the background is a stadium full of seats that are empty.

Despite Having No Head Coach for Nine Months, Hunt Seat Equestrian Team Finishes Second Regionally

March 23, 2026 Heidi Faramelli 0

Athletes often pick colleges because of coaches, according to Carolyn Killewald, alumna ‘04 and equestrian center director of operations. That was the case for novice […]

A group of women in white and purple jerseys stand huddled on a field at night, with many players wearing protective gear on their faces. A clock reads ‘77’ in the background in yellow letters.

‘No Quit in a Brit’: Women’s Lacrosse Team Showcases ‘Resilience,’ ‘Impressive’ Wins

March 20, 2026 Kai Taylor 0

With a late game rally against Aquinas College on Feb. 24, the Albion women’s lacrosse team fought back to push into overtime, where they outlasted […]

In the foreground of the photo, a worn pair of soccer cleats are untied and positioned next to a soccer ball. These items are set on a green field with a purple and yellow scoreboard in the background, turned off, with the text ‘Alumni Field.’

Opinion: Lack of Research, Resources Fails to Protect Female Athletes from ACL Injuries

March 18, 2026 Bella Fabrizio 0

It usually happens like this: Someone jumps or makes a sudden move towards the ball. When they land and plant their feet, I hear a […]

Four women sprint down an indoor track. The two women in front are wearing red and blue track singlets and shorts, with race bibs pinned to their uniforms. The other two women, running slightly behind, are also wearing track uniforms and racing bibs.

Opinion: I Plan on Watching the Paralympics This Year and You Should, Too

February 20, 2026 Bella Fabrizio 0

When my brother and I were kids, our babysitter was Brittni Mason, five-time Paralympic medalist and T47 100-meter dash world-record holder. Between college classes, track […]

A group of adult swimmers and a coach gather at the edge of an indoor swimming pool. The swimmers, both male and female, are wearing swimsuits, some with purple jackets. The coach is wearing a purple polo shirt and holding a piece of rolled-up paper.

Swim and Dive Teams: ‘Fun, Hardworking and Driven’

February 11, 2026 Killian Altayeb 0

Albion’s swim and dive teams were still getting used to their routines at the beginning of the season. Eight swimmers had graduated, 15 first-years had […]

A wrestler in a black and gold detailed uniform hovers over another wrestler in a gray and red uniform. They are hovering over the Albion logo printed on the gray mat.

Photos: Men’s Wrestling Team Tackles Senior Night

February 11, 2026 Domis Gibson 0

The stands were full of fans and family members as the men’s wrestling team went up against the University of Olivet for their senior night […]

A young woman with brown hair and a necklace wears a purple shirt that reads “Albion Volleyball.” She holds a clipboard in one hand and a pen in the other as she looks down at the clipboard. To her left is a drinking fountain, and to her right part of a clipboard that someone out of frame is holding is visible. At the bottom of the frame, the tops of three white chairs read “Albion” in purple letters.

Opinion: Dear Volleyball, Thank You for Teaching Me It’s Okay to Change

February 6, 2026 Heidi Faramelli 0

She fills water bottles before you realize they’re empty. She jots down players’ statistics and cheers simultaneously. She knows the ins and outs of the […]

A man wearing a striped black and white shirt in the foreground, out of focus, runs towards a crowd of football players running in the same direction away from the camera. People sitting on bleachers are visible in the background.

Behind the Scenes: The ‘Moving Parts’ of Albion Athletics

December 5, 2025 Sophia Valchine 0

When attending a football game, volleyball match or anything in between, players and coaches are typically the most visible figures. However, each event relies on […]

A huddle of volleyball players congregate together mid-match. In the background, the top of a volleyball net and several students sitting in bleachers can be seen.

Volleyball Team Has ‘A Lot to Look Forward to’ After ‘Successful’ Season

December 5, 2025 Kai Taylor 0

According to Albion women’s volleyball coach Kristin Slamer-de St. Aubin, alumna ‘07, the Britons were “two points” away from an NCAA tournament berth this fall. […]

A group of girls varying in race and height stand in two horizontal lines on the sidelines of a football field to cheer. They’re clad in black jumpsuits, holding metallic purple and gold pompoms. One of the girls in front holds a megaphone to her mouth, while the girl beside her has a purple sign with the word ‘BRITS’ written in white.

Cheer Team Has ‘Each Other’s Back No Matter What’

November 21, 2025 Kyla Lawrence 0

Albion College closed out their 2025 football season on Saturday with a game against Calvin University. For the rest of the school year, Albion’s cheer […]

A line of seven basketball players stand and celebrate, many with their hands in the air. One coach sits on the bench and two stand beside the players. In the background is a purple wall with part of a golden “A” decal.

‘Excitement’ as Men’s Basketball Season Commences

November 10, 2025 Heidi Faramelli 0

Whether a first-year or veteran junior, members of the Albion men’s basketball team are looking forward to this year’s season. The team had their first […]

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