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 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…]
Redbirds’ lacrosse and rugby teams fly past Gaiters and secure wins for their seasons
Redbirds Lacrosse vs Bishop’s University: W 11-7 Madigan McMahon McGill lacrosse (6–2) returned to Percival Molson Stadium on Oct. 18 against Bishop’s University’s Gaiters (2–6) in their final home game of the season. The first quarter started with midfielder Dylan James assisting midfielder Joshua Jewell’s goal in the second minute[Read More…]
Redbirds Lacrosse suffers a tough loss against Trent Excalibur during their Pride game
Following Redbirds lacrosse’s first home game last weekend, an exciting 9-8 win over the Carleton Ravens (3–1), McGill (2–2) took the field against the daunting Trent Excalibur (4–1) on Sept. 23. Midfielder Dylan James explained how the Redbirds’ and Excalibur’s history against one another factors into their pregame approach. “We[Read More…]
Redbirds lacrosse edges out Carleton Ravens in a thrilling battle of the birds
On the heels of a massive 9-2 win over the Bishop’s Gaiters (0–2), the Redbirds (2–1) faced off against the Carleton Ravens (1–1) for their first home game of the season on Sept. 16. After taking a 10-5 loss in their Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) regular-season opener against[Read More…]
Varsity Report Card: Fall 2022
Men’s Baseball (21–8): A After two years of cancelled seasons and uncertainty, the McGill men’s baseball team is finally back, and they did not disappoint. With a roster mainly composed of players in their first year of eligibility, no one quite knew what this season would hold for the Redbirds.[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…]
Trent scrapes past Redbirds in homecoming lacrosse game
After a two-year hiatus, the McGill men’s lacrosse team returned to the Percival Molson Stadium on Sept. 10.The long-awaited homecoming was marked by cheerful support from team alumnus and former coach Tim Murdoch who retired at the end of the 2019-20 season. The Redbirds, who last played the Trent Excalibur[Read More…]
