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Latest Sports
Anna Maxwell won her fantasy basketball tournament against her friends and family this year.
How to win your fantasy basketball league from an amateur
Anna Maxwell, Managing Editor • May 4, 2026
Women's Flag Football has been added as the 27th varsity sport on John Carroll's campus.
John Carroll University adds Women’s Flag Football as 26th Varsity Sport
Alana Nowak, Sports Editor • Apr 30, 2026
Each week, The Carroll News sports section names Blue Streak athletes “Streaks of the Week.” Congratulations to this week’s athletes on their outstanding performances.
Streaks of the Week: March 14-21, 2026
Alana Nowak, Sports Editor • Apr 1, 2026
The Olympic rings displayed in the snow on a ski slope.
Ohio athletes in the 2026 Winter Olympics
Alana Nowak, Sports Editor • Mar 12, 2026
Soccer
Senior Madyson Rosado ’24 drives Women’s Soccer forward with her skill and leadership, contributing nine goals to the team’s standout season
Madyson Rosado ’25: Finishing strong on and off the field
Michael Patterson, Sports Editor • Nov 1, 2024
Women's soccer celebrates a historic season full of championships and NCAA Tournament victories.
Women’s soccer reflects on historic season with no regrets
Leah Harrigan, Sports Editor • Nov 30, 2023
John Carroll continues their campaign, despite a loss in the OAC Semifinals
Men’s soccer secures at-large bid for the NCAA Tournament
Leah Harrigan, Sports Editor • Nov 10, 2023
John Carroll secured their first OAC Tournament Title since 2001
Women’s soccer hangs on for OAC Tournament title
Ella Massaro, The Carroll News • Nov 9, 2023
Football
Super Bowl 2026 took place in Santa Clara, California in February.
JCU ties to the Super Bowl
Alana Nowak, Sports Editor • Mar 12, 2026
Brian Polian '97 is the new football coach for the 2026-27 academic year.
Brian Polian appointed as new head football coach
Alana Nowak, Sports Editor • Jan 20, 2026
The Browns stadium during Sanders' first NFL start.
“Perfect Timing?” Perhaps not: Shedeur Sanders’s NFL debut marred by home break-in
Alana Nowak, City Culture Reporter • Dec 4, 2025
A University Heights Police vehicle at the scene of the event after the game was called.
BREAKING: fight forces early end to Benedictine football game at JCU
Jacob Meyers, Campus Editor • Oct 4, 2025
JCU alum and Chiefs scout Jaylen Myrick at Super Bowl LIX
Kansas City Chiefs’ scout Jalen Myrick brings JCU to the Super Bowl
Michael Patterson, Sports Editor • Feb 10, 2025
Streaks of the Week
Sports Columns
Sports Editor Mike Patterson reflects on his journey at JCU thus far.
Mike Patterson emphasizes personal development through growth
Michael Patterson, Sports Editor • Aug 30, 2024
Letters from Leah: Practice doesn't make perfect
Letters from Leah: Practice doesn’t make perfect
Leah Harrigan, Sports Editor • Nov 30, 2023
Views from Ohio Stadium when the Buckeyes took on another Big Ten powerhouse, Penn State.
Recap: Ohio State earns commanding victory over Penn State
Bradley Lyons, The Carroll News • Oct 26, 2023
I had the opportunity to work the Michigan St./Ohio St. Faceoff on the Lake game this year at First Energy Stadium.
Ashley McCall’s Senior Column: A story of how taking chances changes your life
Ashley McCall, Sports Editor • May 12, 2023
John Carroll provides the perfect place for student to begin their journey into professional sports as showcased in this article.
Life After JCU — Graduating Seniors
Ashley McCall, Sports Editor • Apr 28, 2023
Volleyball
Middle hitter Kendra Dziubinski '26 was named NCAC Athlete of the Week on Sept. 30.
Kendra Dziubinski: the middle hitter comes out on top
Brian Keim, Editor-in-Chief • Oct 19, 2025
Maddie Maziarz is a veteran leader for John Carroll Volleyball, using experience to guide the Blue Streaks to victory.
Volleyball finds much to celebrate following a flawless weekend in Rochester
Olivia Hughes, The Carroll News • Sep 14, 2023
MacDonald smiles while being introduced before a volleyball game on campus
Volleyball rallies in non-conference matchup
Ellie Robertson, The Carroll News • Sep 7, 2023
Streaks of the Week
Streaks of the Week: Nov. 4-6
Noah Tylutki, Special to the Carroll News • Nov 10, 2022
Cross Country
The JCU men's cross country team went home with the NCAC championship.
Men’s XC wins NCAC championship
Brian Keim, Editor-in-Chief • Nov 25, 2025
Streaks of the Week
Streaks of the Week: Nov. 11-13
Noah Tylutki, Special to the Carroll News • Nov 17, 2022
The Men's Cross Country team brings it in before the Oberlin Rumble this season.
JCU Cross Country keeps season alive as they advance to nationals
Ashley McCall, Sports Editor • Nov 16, 2022
Streaks of the Week
Streaks of the Week Oct. 28-30
Noah Tylutki, Special to the Carroll News • Nov 3, 2022
John Carroll Sports
Bella Houlihan '29 in action for the Blue Streaks
Women’s Basketball breaks Single-Game Points record
Alana Nowak, Sports Editor • Jan 23, 2026
The JCU Baseball team gathers on the mound during their game against Case Western.
JCU Baseball starts 2025 season making big swings
Ryan Parlin, Staff Reporter • Mar 31, 2025
Chase Toppin '25 celebrates a win in the Tony DeCarlo Varsity Center
100 years of Black History in JCU Sports
Michael Patterson, Sports Editor • Mar 11, 2025
The John Carroll Baseball team is gearing up for their game on Feb. 22.
JCU Baseball 2025 season preview
Ryan Parlin, Staff Reporter • Feb 14, 2025
Cleveland Sports
John Carroll alumna Ashley Bastock sits in the Cleveland Browns media box
Humans of JCU: Ashley Bastock
Michael Patterson, Sports Editor • Dec 10, 2024
The Cleveland Cavaliers became the fourth team in NBA history to begin the season with a perfect 15-0 record
The Cleveland Cavaliers start the 2024-2025 season 15-0
Michael Patterson, Sports Editor • Nov 18, 2024
Jamal Bowman Jr. and Amir Gibson face off in the ring at Platform 13 in Cleveland
Undisputed Boxing Club Cleveland presents “All or Nothing” at Platform 13
Michael Patterson, Sports Editor • Nov 11, 2024
Progressive Field in Downtown Cleveland, where working for the Guardians is a common career path among John Carroll Sports Leadership alumni
JCU Sports Leadership Program prepares students for dynamic careers in athletics
Amelia Marlow, Campus Beat Reporter • Sep 6, 2024
National & Global Sports
Image of the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX.
Ryan’s Take: Georgia will claim the College Football Playoff Title
Ryan Parlin, The Carroll News • Nov 1, 2024
Golf connoisseurs gather in Augusta, Georgia for the annual Master's Tournament.
Scheffler secures the Master’s crown for the second time in two years
Grant Sarnowksi, Professional Sports Beat Reporter • Apr 19, 2024
Bueckers led the Huskies to victory over Syracuse with a 32-point performance.
Women’s tournament sets the stage for an intense Sweet 16
Bradley Lyons, Cleveland Browns Beat Reporter • Mar 28, 2024
Spring in the air means MLB season is around the corner, with promises of entertainment and prime competition.
2024 MLB Season Preview: standings and award predictions
Aeneas Hines, NFL Beat Reporter • Mar 28, 2024