http://www.odaconline.com en-us en-us http://www.odaconline.com/sports/golf/2012-13/releases/051713-mgolf-ratner Noah Ratner wrapped up his brilliant Guilford College career Friday with a 12-place finish at the NCAA Division III Golf Championships at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Ratner shot a two-over-par 73 in his final college round to finish with a four-round score of 293. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/golf/2012-13/releases/051713-mgolf-ratner 2013-05-17T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/golf/2012-13/releases/051713-wgolf-cheng Friday marked the final round of the 2013 NCAA DIII Golf National Championships. Elizabeth Cheng (Virginia Beach, VA) represented herself, Hollins and the ODAC very well with a 12th place finish in the four day event after posting a total of 314. The four day event was held on the Baytowne Golf Club at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, Fla. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/golf/2012-13/releases/051713-wgolf-cheng 2013-05-17T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/golf/2012-13/releases/051513-gc-mgolf Gulford College shot 305 on Wednesday afternoon in the second round of the NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championships. Combined with their first round total of 307, the Quakers ranked 17th out of 41 teams, missing the 15-team cut line. Noah Ratner won a five-man playoff for the final individual spot heading into the weekend. Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/golf/2012-13/releases/051513-gc-mgolf 2013-05-15T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/golf/2012-13/releases/050613-wgolf-ncaaselections Hollins University junior Elizabeth Cheng will represent HU and the ODAC in the 2013 NCAA Division III Women’s Golf Tournament, which is set for May 14-17 at the Baytowne Golf Course at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, Fla. Cheng is the second Hollins golfer to qualify for the national tournament in the last five years, joining Vicky Kasza in 2008. Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/golf/2012-13/releases/050613-wgolf-ncaaselections 2013-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/golf/2012-13/releases/050613-mgolf-ncaaselections Guilford College will represent the ODAC in the NCAA Division III Men’s Golf Tournament, which is set for May 14-17 at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, Fla. The Quakers, winners of the 2002 and 2005 national crowns, earned their spot in the 41-team field via the conference’s automatic qualifier after winning the 2013 ODAC Men’s Golf Championship at Bay Creek Resort & Club two weeks ago. Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/golf/2012-13/releases/050613-mgolf-ncaaselections 2013-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/tournament/spring/golf/2013tournament/042313-mgolf-day03 Guilford College posted a tournament-best 289 team total on Tuesday afternoon on the Palmer Course at Bay Creek Resort & Club, completing a wire-to-wire victory to claim its third straight and record 13th ODAC men's golf title. Quakers' senior Noah Ratner rebounded from an 81 in round two with a two-under 70 to claim his first ODAC medalist honor by five strokes. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/tournament/spring/golf/2013tournament/042313-mgolf-day03 2013-04-23T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/golf/2012-13/releases/042313-wgolf-allconference Hollins junior Elizabeth Cheng took home two major to highlight the first ODAC Women's Golf All-Conference Awards. Cheng was named the inaugural ODAC Player of the Year and the ODAC/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Randolph-Macon mentor Leighann Albaugh was tabbed the ODAC Coach of the Year, and Yellow Jacket newcomer Olivia Bowling received ODAC Rookie of the Year laurels. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/golf/2012-13/releases/042313-wgolf-allconference 2013-04-23T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/tournament/spring/golf/2013tournament/042313-wgolf-day02 Randolph-Macon shot the low-team round of the tournament on Tuesday on the Palmer Course at Bay Creek Resort & Club, carding a 349 to take over the top spot and win the inaugural ODAC Women's Golf Championship by 10 strokes over Hollins, 719-729. Yellow Jackets freshman Olivia Bowling claimed individual medalist honors with a final round 79, the only sub-80 round of the tournament. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/tournament/spring/golf/2013tournament/042313-wgolf-day02 2013-04-23T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/tournament/spring/golf/2013tournament/042213-wgolf-day01 Hollins University owns a one stroke advantage over Randolph-Macon College after the first round of the inaugural ODAC Women's Golf Championship at Bay Creek Resort & Club in Cape Charles, Va. HU posted a 369, while the Yellow Jackets chimed in at 370 following a rain-soaked day on the 5,801-yard par 73 custom layout on the Palmer Course. Washington and Lee University is third at 402. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/tournament/spring/golf/2013tournament/042213-wgolf-day01 2013-04-22T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/tournament/spring/golf/2013tournament/042213-mgolf-day02 H-SC made up all but two strokes of the 15-shot deficit it faced by Sunday's end, but GC remains in the lead after the second round of the 2013 ODAC Men's Golf Championships. Weather effected the play from all teams on day two, which saw the Quakers post a round of 320 and the Tigers pull to within two after four Tigers posted scores of sub-80 towards a 307, including Sean Gatz (pictured). Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/tournament/spring/golf/2013tournament/042213-mgolf-day02 2013-04-22T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/golf/2012-13/releases/042213-mgolf-allconference Guilford senior Noah Ratner was named the ODAC Golfer of the Year for a third consecutive time at an awards ceremony in conjunction with the ODAC Golf Championships at Bay Creek Resort and Club on Monday evening. Fellow Quakers Corey Maggard and Nick Shedd were also honored as Maggard secured his third straight Jack Jensen Coach of the Year honor and Shedd was tabbed the ODAC/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete. Hampden-Sydney's Thomas Cole earned ODAC Rookie of the Year accolades, while Shenandoah Zach Ramey received the Ted Keller Sportsmanship Award. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/golf/2012-13/releases/042213-mgolf-allconference 2013-04-22T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0422-week33 All but one sport will enter its postseason by the end of this week, which lent to some great performances as teams positioned themselves for their respective tournaments. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): J.J. McDaniel, SU (BSB); Courtney Allman, EMU (SB); Austin Gregory, RC (BSB); Heather Lewis, R-MC (SB); Colby Francis, LC (MGOLF); Lily Colley, GC (WLAX); Richard Lachlan, RC (MLAX); Briell Smith, RC (WTEN); Graham Wilson, VWC (MTEN). Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0422-week33 2013-04-22T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/tournament/spring/golf/2013tournament/042113-golf-day01 Guilford College shot a 17-over par 305 to open up an 11-shot lead after the first round of the 2013 ODAC Men's Golf Championship. Senior Noah Ratner was one of four Quakers to shoot 79 or better as the reigning two-time ODAC Player of the Year shot an individual-best one-over 73 on the Palmer Course at Bay Creek Resort & Lodge in Cape Charles, Va. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/tournament/spring/golf/2013tournament/042113-golf-day01 2013-04-21T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/tournament/spring/golf/2013tournament/042013-golf-champpreview The ODAC golf postseason is returning to Bay Creek Resort and Lodge for the fifth consecutive year, but this season’s event welcomes a first for the conference and its member schools. The 2013 league campaign comes to a close with a pair of championships as the ODAC Men’s Golf Tournament, in its 37th year of competition, will be joined by the inaugural ODAC Women’s Golf Tournament in Cape Charles, Va. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/tournament/spring/golf/2013tournament/042013-golf-champpreview 2013-04-20T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0415-week32 Spring tournaments are right around the corner as ODAC athletes prepare for the final postseason of the year. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Kimberly Brady, SU (SB); Nick Fulk, BC (BSB); Stephanie Clark, RC (SB); Robert Gallet, BC (BSB); Lily Colley, GC (WLAX); Richard Lachlan, RC (MLAX); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WGOLF); Peter Hawkins, BC (MTEN); Katie Gordon, BC (WTEN); Zander Tallman, W&L (MTRK); Carmen Graves, RC (WTRK). Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0415-week32 2013-04-15T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0408-week31 Just a few weeks remain in the spring regular season as the ODAC gears up for its final set of championships. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Jake Fletcher, R-MC (BSB); Cassie Phillips, LC (SB); Corey Armentrout, BC (BSB); Hope Johnson, LC (SB); Noah Ratner, GC (MG); Andrea Walker, BC (WG); Liz Bereit, SU (WLAX); Spencer Parsons, RC (MLAX); Carmen Graves, RC (WTRK); David Cason, GC (MTRK); Alyssa Wingate, E&H (WTEN); James Lee, RC (MTEN). Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0408-week31 2013-04-08T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0325-week29 The weather tried to throw some curveballs over the past week, but ODAC student-athletes kept swinging away. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Will Salley, W&L (BSB); Lindsey Inzana, VWC (SB); Daniel Stanley, EMU (BSB); Heather Jenkins, BC (SB); Drew Thompson, GC (MGOLF); Olivia Bowling, RMC (WGOLF); E'leyna Garcia, GC (WLAX); Richard Lachlan, RC (MLAX); Meghan Buell, W&L (WTEN); Hayden White, W&L (MTEN); Kristen Trice, BC (WOTRK); Greg Wilson, LC (MOTRK). Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0325-week29 2013-03-25T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0318-week28 Women's golf opened its first spring campaign under the ODAC banner, bringing the season's sports to full participation. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Mitchell Keeler, RMC (BSB); Madison Gilman, RMC (SB); Drew Crawford, GC (BSB); Stephanie Cameron, SU (SB); Patrick Clossin, W&L (MGOLF); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WGOLF); Kathleen Wager, RC (WLAX); Pat Ohrem, LC (MLAX); Katie Gordon, BC (WTEN); Hayden White, W&L (MTEN); Janey Fugate, W&L (WOTRK); Tom Sippie, LC (MOTRK). Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0318-week28 2013-03-18T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/podcast/2012-13/1213podcast-0315 Just men's basketball remains from the winter campaign as both Randolph-Macon and Virginia Wesleyan continue from the orginal 62-team field with sectional play this weekend. At the same time, spring sports have taken hold as teams are beginning the conference portions of their schedules. Brad and J.J. talk about that and more as they're joined on the ODAC Podcast by GC golfer Noah Ratner and Randolph softball coach Caroline Cubbage. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/podcast/2012-13/1213podcast-0315 2013-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0311-week27 Some mid-week snow made scheduling interesting, but that didn't keep the ODAC's athletes from performing at a high level. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Corbin Lucas, SU (BSB); Ashley Ebersole, E&H (SB); Darrell Thompson, SU (BSB); Jordan Aylor, EMU (SB); Noah Ratner, GC (MGOLF); Robert Fox, RMC (MLAX); Taylor Klevenz, RAND (WLAX); James Keighley, E&H (MTEN); Taylor Evans, E&H (WTEN); Dillon Myers, W&L (MOTRK). Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0311-week27 2013-03-11T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0304-week26 Men's golf and outdoor track & field opened their spring campaigns, adding to the spring sports already into their schedules. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): E'leyna Garcia, GC (WLAX); Jess Hawthorne, HSC (MLAX); Sonja Meighan, W&L (WTEN); Taylor Shamshiri, W&L (MTEN); Amanda Theall, SU (WOTRK); Chad Norton, GC (MOTRK); Jonathan Mason, BC (BSB); Courtney Bogan, VWC (SB); Matthew McInaw, E&H (BSB); Stephanie Cameron, SU (SB); Teddy Corcoran, W&L (MG). Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0304-week26 2013-03-04T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/golf/2012-13/releases/010213-gc-ratner Guilford College senior golfer Noah Ratner tied for 21st place and was the top NCAA Division III participant at the 2012 Patriot Invitational. The tournament was created in 2011 to recognize top college golfers from all divisions and honor fallen U.S. military servicemen and servicewomen. Ratner placed 66th in last year's inaugural event. Wed, 02 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/golf/2012-13/releases/010213-gc-ratner 2013-01-02T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1105-week10 With the ODAC's fall sports entering into NCAA tournament play, just a handful of teams remain in regular season action. Those earning weekly awards include (pictured l-r, t-b) Noah Ratner, GC (MGOLF); Taylor Guardalabene, E&H (SWIM); Luke Heinsohn, W&L (FBALL); Satiir Stevenson, GC (FBALL). Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1105-week10 2012-11-05T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1029-week09 We're into the final week of regular season play, and the conference's athletes continue show us that we've had a great fall slate with just a exciting tournaments yet to come. Those earning ODAC weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Taylor Prillaman, BC (FHOC); Drew Thompson, GC (MGOLF); Lauren Frizzell, E&H (SWIM); Jacob Lusczek, RAND (MSOC); Nash Nance, H-SC (FBALL); Mallory Carter, R-MC (VBALL); Tom Solak, R-MC (FBALL); Harmon Hall, SU (WSOC). Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1029-week09 2012-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1022-week08 We're into the final week of regular season play, and the conference's athletes continue show us that we've had a great fall slate with just a exciting tournaments yet to come. Those earning ODAC weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Izzy Brassfield, W&L (SWIM); Luke Moore, LC (MSOC); Katherine Rush, W&L (WSOC); Noah Ratner, GC (MGOLF); Olivia Bowling, R-MC (WGOLF); Matt Pawlowski, GC (FBALL); Joan Burleson, BC (FHOC); Ross Ellis, E&H (FBALL); M.A. Boles, W&L (VBALL). Mon, 22 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1022-week08 2012-10-22T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1015-week07 Swimming opened its campaign with a handful of meets over the past week, while fall sports are just a few weeks away from the beginning of postseason play. Those earning ODAC weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Kaylee Kubisiak, BC (WXC); Luke Sohl, BC (MXC); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WGOLF); Robert Stephens, H-SC (MSOC); Dessie Dupuy, LC (WSOC); M.A. Boles, W&L (VBALL); Patrick Thomas, CUA (FBALL); Amber VanHorn, SU (FHOC); Matt Pawlowski, GC (FBALL); Stephanie Foster, W&L (SWIM). Mon, 15 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1015-week07 2012-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1008-week06 Competitions is as tight as ever in the conference this season, leading to some outstanding performances by ODAC student-athletes. Those earning ODAC weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Vance Hendren, R-MC (FB); Carrie Jacobs, R-MC (FH); Robert Smith, GC (FB); Katie Long, BC (VBALL); Kyle Fuller, R-MC (MGOLF); Dessi Dupuy, LC (WS); Freddy Gomez, GC (MS); Jasmine O'Neill, GC (WXC); Andris Goncarovs, GC (MXC); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WGOLF). Mon, 08 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1008-week06 2012-10-08T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1001-week05 Standings are beginning to take shape as teams continue deeper in the conference portions of their schedules. Those earning ODAC weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Luke Heinsohn, W&L (FB); Lindsay Leonard, LC (FH); Cross Trued, R-MC (FB); M.A. Boles, W&L (VB); John Dozier III, VWC (MGOLF); Becca Logan, HU (WS); Brian Cornell, VWC (MS); Kaylee Kubisiak, BC (WXC); Tim Smith, RC (MXC). Mon, 01 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1001-week05 2012-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/podcast/2012-13/1213podcast-0928 In this week's ODAC Podcast, Brad and J.J. talk a little football as the conference slate begins for all teams, but they go in-depth with men's and women's golf as Hollins University women's golf coach Bill Mannino and Washington and Lee University men's and women's golf coach Pete Gyscek join the show. Fri, 28 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/podcast/2012-13/1213podcast-0928 2012-09-28T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0924-week04 All of the conference sports have entered into the league play portions of their schedules, and athletes have show they're in stellar form. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Tim Smith, RC (MXC); Grace England, RC (WXC); Max Quellhorst, W&L (MSOC); Kelli Uresti, GC (WSOC); Colby Lewis, LC (MG); Lindsay Leonard, LC (FH); Danny Grogg, BC (FB); Mallory Carter, R-MC (VB); Willie Logan, BC (FB); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WG). Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0924-week04 2012-09-24T04:00:00Z