Fifth year Neal Likens and junior Luke Penola against Findlay Oct. 17. Courtesy | Reva Ludwig Hillsdale jumped out to an early lead and never looked back as it defeated Kentucky Wesleyan College 52-21 in Owensboro, Kentucky, Oct. 31. “I knew coming into it that we were the better team, and I knew we...
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Defense battles on Military Appreciation Day
Flag Ceremony and Vietnam Skyhawk flyover. Ashley Van Hoose | Hillsdale Athletic Department The Hillsdale Chargers lost 21-14 to the Tiffin University Dragons on Military Appreciation Day Oct. 25. The team’s record fell to 5-3 and 3-3 in Great Midwest Athletic Conference play. Hillsdale ranks fourth in the conference. “The effort was certainly there...
A former Charger is a World Series champion
Eric (left), now a Brewers coach, with his father Gordie (right) in Detroit. Courtesy | Gordie Theisen A former Hillsdale baseball coach is a World Series champion with the Milwaukee Brewers. In Game 5, the Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Oct. 28 in Tampa Bay, Florida to win their first championship...
Ruddy named finalist for Campbell Trophy
Shea Ruddy signing autographs in 2026. Ashley Van Hoose | Hillsdale Athletic Department Senior Shea Ruddy is a finalist for a football award regarded as the “Academic Heisman.” The National Football Foundation named Ruddy, a wide receiver, as one of 18 players nationwide in competition for the William V. Campbell trophy, which honors academic...
Oilers last-minute touchdown causes ‘heartbreaking’ defeat for Chargers
Junior Tutt Carrico celebrates with senior Jonathan Metzger and junior Ryan Skura after catching a pass. Courtesy | Reva Ludwig The Chargers gave up a go-ahead touchdown with 12 seconds left in the game and fell to #16 ranked Findlay University 22-19 at home Oct. 17. “Heartbreaking,” sophomore offensive lineman Brady Francis said. “It’s really...




