By Henry O’Brien ’20 Sports Editor The Mercersburg Academy boys’ and girls’ squash teams have had a proud history of excellence. The boys’ team has produced legends like Mark Talbott ’78 and…
Category: Sports
Winter is here…
By Aakash Koduru ’20 News Reporter As winter sports launched this past week, the annual question returned: why do we have preseason for winter sports? After all, it only lasts for one…
A golden era legacy
By Khoa Nugyen ’23, Sports Editor Dwight Goldthorpe graduated from Mercersburg Academy in 1937. However, graduation was not the end of his engagement with the Mercersburg community. Goldthorpe consistently made financial support…
Mercersburg Football: Playoff Edition
By Sophie Kransy ’20, News Reporter On Saturday October 26, the football team made Mercersburg history: it was the first team ever to represent Mercersburg Academy in play-offs. The game was a…
Luke Thompson, Mercersburg GOAT
By Maddy Gillner ’22 News Reporter Every person has a passion, whether it’s chemistry, sports, painting, or something else entirely. For Luke Thompson ‘21, a student new to Mercersburg, that passion is…
Becoming Something New
By Emma Shuford ’22 News Reporter The new Lloyd Aquatic Center is a stunning facility that has brought lots of excitement to Mercersburg Academy. However, as this new facility opens, the current…
Thirds FC
By Terrance Ji ‘22 News Reporter Thirds Soccer, also known as Thirds FC, is a mix of culture, passion, and hard work. The coaches of Thirds FC claim to be not only…
Oh my Lloyd! A new pool!
By Sophia Krasny News Reporter The soon-to-be-named Goldthorpe Athletic Center will have a new space for athletes to train, recover, and compete: the Lloyd Aquatic Center. In approximately three weeks, Mercersburg Academy…
Ask Mr. Myers
By Henry O’Brien ’20 News Reporter Q: What is the best way for an athlete to prepare for a games? A: In reality, preparing for any athletic activity should involve the same…
Mercersburg’s true rival
By Aakash Koduru ’20 News Reporter Coming off the Centennial Cup and M Cup weekend, now seems like a good time to reflect on the true rivals of Mercersburg Academy. Everyone knows…