Asa Ackerly is the Associate Sports Editor for The Heights. In 2020, he held the position of Assistant Sports Editor. He can be reached at asa.ackerly@bcheights.com.

Notebook: Jurkovec, Flowers Carry Eagles Over Pitt
Sports, Football

Notebook: Jurkovec, Flowers Carry Eagles Over Pitt

Boston College football nearly squandered a 10-point third quarter lead in overtime, but Pittsburgh kicker Alex Kessman missed the game-tying extra point. If there were any fans in Alumni Stadium, the crowd would’ve gone wild. Instead, the team jumped off the sidelines and swarmed each other in the center of the field as BC (3-1,…

Eagles Score Three but Still Fall to Panthers
Sports, Women's Soccer

Eagles Score Three but Still Fall to Panthers

Boston College women’s soccer has struggled massively on the offensive end of the pitch so far this season, failing to score in its first two matches of the year, both 2-0 losses. The Eagles’ offense, led by a stellar performance from Sam Smith, finally found its form on Thursday, but the defense could not keep…

Eagles Fall to Cardinals, Stay Winless On Season
Sports, Women's Soccer

Eagles Fall to Cardinals, Stay Winless On Season

While most of the ACC women’s soccer teams began practice in July, Boston College women’s soccer did not return to campus until the end of August due to BC’s COVID-19 policies. The Eagles diminished practice time has been clear in their return to game action, as BC dropped their opener 2-0 against Notre Dame. The…

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