WNBA-Bound Johnnies Look Back
Kyle Fitzgerald, Online Editor
May 1, 2013
Seniors Nadirah McKenith and Shenneika Smith made history for the women’s basketball program this year as they became the first two players from St. John’s to get selected in the WNBA draft.The Torch sat down with both players and discussed their time at St. John’s and the legacy they will leave... Read more »
Softball Shuts out Rams for Second Straight Victory
Jalen Bishop, Staff Writer
May 1, 2013
The St. John’s softball team won its final home of game of the season against Fordham (30-18), 3-0. The Red Storm continued their strong stretch of winning against non conference opponents, now winning four in a row against non league teams. The fourth inning was the turning point of the game for the... Read more »
St. John’s Gets Back to Win Column
Kyle Fitzgerald, Online Editor
May 1, 2013
St. John’s rebounded from a three game weekend skid with a 10-5 win against Fairfield on Tuesday afternoon. Despite a slow start and an even slower finish, the Red Storm (20-26) were able to hold off the Stags (12-25). Freshman Ryan McCormick was given the start on Monday, pitching five innings and... Read more »
Back On Track: Lax Beats Providence 16-13
Anthony Parelli, Assistant Sports Editor
April 24, 2013
The St. John’s Lacrosse team made use of a strong second half Saturday afternoon as it tallied 10 goals in the last two periods to defeat Providence 16-13 in Providence, R.I. Junior Colin Keegan scored six times for the Red Storm; five of the goals came on Keegan’s first five shots,as he needed ... Read more »
Real Heroes Wear Badges, Not Ball Caps
Jon Perez, Sports Editor
April 24, 2013
In what was the worst week in American history since September 11th, 2001, the United States showed why it’s the greatest country in the world. This week we were all Bostonians, we were all residents of Waco and we were all once New Yorkers. Most importantly, we are Americans and we are all bonded together... Read more »
Johnnies Lose a Couple Heartbreakers and Get Swept by UConn
Kyle Fitzgerald, Online Editor
April 24, 2013
St. John’s was swept by Connecticut this weekend, losing three consecutive games in as many days. The Red Storm (12-31-1, 3-11) found themselves on the wrong end of one-run losses before getting trounced in the weekend finale on Sunday. The Johnnies, who have struggled on the road this season, found... Read more »
Back on Track: LAX Beats Providence 16-13
Anthony Parelli, Assistant Sports Editor
April 24, 2013
The St. John’s Lacrosse team made use of a strong second half Saturday afternoon as it tallied 10 goals in the last two periods to defeat Providence 16-13 in Providence, R.I. Junior Colin Keegan scored six times for the Red Storm; five of the goals came on Keegan’s first five shots, as he needed ... Read more »
St. John’s Takes Series from Louisville
Kyle Fitzerald, Online Editor
April 24, 2013
St. John’s finished their weekend series against Louisville with a 6-5 win, and taking the best of three series. The Red Storm (18-23, 7-8) benefitted from a four-run eigth inning before closing it out in a dramatic ninth. Red-shirt freshman Ryan Horstman got the start for the Johnnies, but poor fielding... Read more »
Lavin Gets His Man: Jordan to St. John’s
Kieran Lynch, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2013
The St. John’s men’s basketball team secured its sole target for the 2013 recruiting class today as Rysheed Jordan announced his commitment to the Red Storm over Twitter this morning. “I am looking forward to taking the next steps as a basketball player and in continuing my education at St. John’s... Read more »
McKenith and Smith Selected in WNBA Draft
Kyle Fitzerald, Online Editor
April 24, 2013
Nadirah McKenith and Shenneika Smith made history as a pair throughout their four years together at St. John’s. Now, the two will be split up by the WNBA draft, each player looks to create their own individual legacy as a pro. McKenith got a head start on Monday Night, as she became the first player... Read more »
