It’s been 428 long games, plus countless meets, but our time covering Boston College Athletics has come to an end for this year. Here are our stories from 2015-16.
Top Story, On Campus, News
Wicked, Glee Star to Perform at 2016 Pops on the Heights Gala
Kristin Chenoweth, known for her roles in TV, movie and Broadway shows, will be the guest performer at the 2016 Pops on the Heights gala.
Spring, Top Story
Pitching Coach Jim Foster Departs, Will Join Army; Sciortino and King Head to Pros
After a two-year tenure as Mike Gambino’s right-hand man, Jim Foster will become the new skipper of the United States Military Academy. Juniors Mike King and Nick Sciortino are also off to the pros.
Top Story, Off Campus
Graduate of the Class of 2016 Died in Phoenix Home, High School Confirmed
Timmy Frakes, MCAS ’16, passed away Tuesday morning at his parents home in Phoenix, Ariz. More information to come.
Spring, Top Story
Birdball’s Magical Run Ends in Game Three of Super Regional
Amid brawls and bombs from a difficult Miami lineup, the Eagles’ impressive run to the college baseball postseason ends in the Super Regionals.
Spring, Top Story
Behind King and Bigras, Birdball Battles Back to Take Game Two of Super Regional
It was all smiles from Mike King and Co. after a 5-3 win as the Eagles and Hurricanes get set for a winner-take-all Game Three on Sunday afternoon.
Spring, Top Story
Comeback Too Late for Birdball in Super Regional Opener Against Miami
Two Miami home runs in a four-run third inning off ace Justin Dunn and a collapse by the bullpen put led to a deficit that even a scrappy Boston College team couldn’t overcome.
Spring, Top Story
Justin Dunn Drafted 19th Overall by the New York Mets
For the second consecutive year, a Boston College baseball player goes on the first day of the MLB Draft.
Top Story, On Campus, News
This Year’s Convocation Speaker is a BC Alum and VP of Walgreens
Author of ‘A Chance in the World’ and Vice President of Walgreens Steve Pemberton, BC ’89, will address the incoming freshman class at the 2016 Convocation ceremony.
Spring, Top Story
Led by Johnny Adams, Birdball Advances to First Super Regional
Thanks to a 4-4, 3-RBI day at the plate from their team leader and shortstop, the Eagles are on a flight path for Omaha after sweeping through the Oxford Regional with a 6-3 win on Sunday night against Tulane.
