Zach Bye, a 21-year-old attacker for Redbirds Lacrosse, U0 Arts, has quickly made a name for himself in his first year at McGill. Hailing from Greenwich, Connecticut, Bye has started his McGill lacrosse career with a bang. The freshman has been named McGill Athlete of the Week twice this season[Read More…]
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Redbirds lacrosse plays third annual Legacy Game, reflect on Indigenous roots
Lacrosse is a sport rooted in Indigenous history and tradition, and it has maintained a significant place in Canada’s cultural tapestry since its inception. With its roots intertwined in Indigenous communities, lacrosse has long served as a unifying sport, fostering a sense of belonging and shared identity. At McGill, this[Read More…]
Redbirds lacrosse secures win by five-point margin against Trent
Following their three-point win against the Carleton Ravens (1-3) on Sept. 15, the Redbirds lacrosse team (4–0) took the field again to face the Trent Excalibur (4–1) on Sept. 21. Simply comparing McGill and Trent’s game statistics, the game was predicted to be a tough one. Trent held the first[Read More…]
Varsity Report Card: Fall 2023
Redbirds Baseball (6–5): B+ Coming off a Quebec baseball championship victory last season, Redbirds baseball was afforded an exciting opportunity to play in the newly formed RSEQ baseball league. Four out of the team’s five conference losses came at the hands of the UQTR Patriotes; the Redbirds were unable to[Read More…]
Redbirds lacrosse races to victory against Queen’s University Gaels
On Oct. 29, McGill Redbirds’ lacrosse faced off against the Queen’s University Gaels in a single-elimination playoff game to clinch a spot in the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) playoff tournament, otherwise known as the Baggataway Cup. Motivated and eager to win, the Redbirds opened the scoring mere moments[Read More…]
Know Your Athlete: Dylan James
McGill Redbirds’ Dylan James comes from a lacrosse family. He followed in the footsteps of his older cousins who played and now his younger brother, Austin James, competes in the same league, playing for the Trent University Excalibur. Although James played ice hockey when he was younger, he eventually shifted[Read More…]
Varsity Round-up: Oct. 3 to 16
Martlets’ Soccer: T 1-1 The Martlets faced Laval’s Rouge et Or in their Homecoming and Alumni match on Oct. 13. Laval tested McGill goalie Sophie Guilmette multiple times in the first half after McGill conceded free kicks outside the box, however, midfielder Chloe Renaud gave the Martlets a 1-0 lead[Read More…]
McGill Lacrosse wins 9-5 over Queen’s during Legacy Game
After a tough loss against Trent Excalibur (5–1) on Sept. 23, the McGill men’s lacrosse team (3–2) returned to Percival Molson Stadium with hopes to bounce back against the Queen’s University Gaels (2–1) in their second annual Legacy Game. The first Legacy Game was played on Sept. 30, 2022, created[Read More…]
Varsity round-up: What you missed in McGill sports from Nov. 4-6
Rebirds Lacrosse Final: W (v. Queen’s) 13-9, L (v. Western) 12-5 In a stunning comeback victory over the Queen’s Gaels (7–4) on Oct. 28, attacker Cameron McGinnis scored eight goals, setting a new single-game record for McGill. After a week basking in the glory of the win, the Redbirds (8–5)[Read More…]
Varsity round up: What you missed in McGill sports from Oct. 19 to 23
Men’s Baseball 8-1 Final: Redbirds best Stingers in Quebec Baseball Championship After dominating UdeM in last week’s semi-finals 12-4 and 15-2, the Redbirds (21–8) were the sure favourites in the Quebec Baseball Championship matchup against the Concordia Stingers (12–10) on Oct. 22. A 4-0 win in the first game of[Read More…]
