Cardinal Courier
The Cardinal Courier is the student-run news source on the St. John Fisher University campus.
I joined the Cardinal Courier as a staff photographer in the fall of 2021 when I first started at Fisher. I knew I wanted to be a photographer, and the Courier gave me the opportunity to practice my skills. Through my college career, I have dedicated my time and effort to the Courier and became the Lead Photographer.
St. John Fisher mens’ basketball began their season on Nov. 8th in a matchup against Hobart College. After an intense back and forth, Hobart pulled ahead for a 85-81 victory. Fisher took an early 15-10 lead in the first few minutes of the game due to layups by graduate student Daniel Cook and junior Connor “Big Cozy” Williams. However, Hobart made a comeback to take the half 46-37. After a tough fight, the Cardinals were not able to regain their momentum.
On Nov. 9th, the St. John Fisher womens’ volleyball team hosted the no. 5 seeded Alfred University in the Empire 8 semi-final championship. Despite a strong lead, Fisher lost 1-3. This was the team’s first loss to a conference opponent since 2018. In the last match of the season, freshman Kaylene Noble had 15 kills and 11 digs, and senior Delayne Young trailed with 11 kills and 16 digs of her own. Sophomore Reilly Morrow had seven kills and 42 assists.
Fisher Athletics were constantly on the road these past two weeks, but their home games were ones you did not want to miss.
Fisher Volleyball hosted SUNY Brockport on Sept. 12 for a win of 3-2. McIntosh had 16 kills, with Gutman following closely with 13 of her own kills. Morrow finished the day with 43 assists. On Sept.15, Fisher hosted Rochester Institute of Technology and swept the floor with a 3-0 win.
The mens’ soccer team also contributed with a win of their own against SUNY Geneseo. In the 23rd minute, Joey Avallone scored a goal with an assist from Andrew Vannest, ending the game 1-0. Their winning streak, however, came to an end against the University of Rochester. The Cardinals battled against the Yellowjackets for a loss of 1-2.
To kick off Alumni Weekend, Fisher Field Hockey hosted Sage College. This was the first conference game for the Cardinals, and the first conference win of 3-2. Bringing Alumni Weekend to a close was Fisher Football. Fisher hosted Wilkes University and made a comeback in the fourth quarter to bring home a win of 29-20.
On Wednesday Nov. 1st, No. 2 seed St. John Fisher University womens’ soccer faced off against No. 6 seed Alfred University in the Empire 8 semi-finals. With 50 seconds left in the game, junior Kate Rachwal headed the ball off of junior Emma Spelman’s corner kick leading the Cardinals to a 1-0 victory. This was Spelman’s ninth assist of the season. Sophomore goalkeeper Avery Byrnes had a perfect game, making one save en route to a shutout.
Just a few days later, the No. 1 seeded Fisher battled the No. 2 seeded Hartwick to bring home the Empire 8 Championship. The Hartwick Hawks took a 2-0 lead with goals in the second and third quarter. The Cardinals fought back with a goal of their own in the third quarter. Junior Sarah Woods fought past Hartwick defenders to make her first goal of the season. Freshman Mary Kate McPhee took charge offensively taking four shots, with three on the goal. Senior goalkeeper Sophia Trozzi made 10 saves, while junior Claire Dearie made a defensive save of her own. The 2-1 loss was Fisher’s first against a conference opponent since last year’s Empire 8 semi-finals.
As the 2023 NFL season draws closer, it is time for the players to start practicing. Starting July 26, the Buffalo Bills made their return to the St. John Fisher University campus where training camp is underway. The Bills will remain on campus until Thursday, August 10.
