Goshen Write on Sports campers interviewed Femi Hollinger-Janzen, a 23-year-old forward for the New England Revolution in Major League Soccer, via Zoom video, following his afternoon practice session on Tuesday. Hollinger-Janzen, who is from Goshen, immediately sought to put the campers at ease: “Ask me anything you’d like.” Though Hollinger-Janzen is only in his second … Keep reading »
Sprint Up the Science Stairwell
Bob Toews, the assistant director of institutional research and academic database manager for Goshen College, prefers to take the stairs, even when the elevator is available. And when he takes the stairs, he likes to run. In September, he plans to run up 75 stories (that’s 1,664 steps) at the US Bank Tower in Los … Keep reading »
Pflueger and Murray Pause From Workouts to Field Questions
Goshen Write on Sports campers interviewed Rex Pflueger, a junior guard, and Samantha Murray, a senior distance runner, on Thursday during a visit to the University of Notre Dame. One theme that emerged was dedication. During the summer the athletes are continuing to train and take classes. Pflueger is taking macro ecomomics, for example, while … Keep reading »
Machin Fields Questions, Then Hard Grounder
Just before batting practice, Goshen Write on Sports reporters had a chance to speak with Vimael Machin, an infielder for the South Bend Cubs, a Class A minor league team. Machin spoke about his “love for baseball” and “passion for the game” that he started playing before kindergarten. Machin said he and his teammates were … Keep reading »
Sears Discloses Secret to Success in Free Throws
Sophia Sears, who graduated from Goshen College in May with the school career and single-season records in free-throw percentage, told Goshen Write on Sports campers that when she stepped up to the line, even as a senior in college, she pictured herself back in her elementary school gym in Paoli, Indiana. That’s where her mother … Keep reading »
Gold and Silver in Hand, Grewe Goes for the Record
Sam Grewe, a 19-year-old from Middlebury who won a gold medal in the high jump in his World ParaAthletics Championships debut in Qatar in 2015, is hoping to claim the high jump record when he competes against the best athletes in the world again this month in London. Grewe visited the Goshen Write on Sports … Keep reading »
Write on Sports Campers Interview Cubs (and Clean the Bases)
The campers of Goshen Write on Sports arrived early at Four Winds Field — three hours before game time. They sat near the visitors dugout while the South Bend Cubs took batting practice, with the temperature around 90 degrees. Afterward, Donnie Dewees, an outfielder, came over for an interview. When asked what the players do … Keep reading »
Campers Interview Football Players, Tour Stadium
The Goshen Write on Sports campers interviewed two Notre Dame football players, safety Drue Tranquill and quarterback Malik Zaire, on July 20. When asked about prospects for the upcoming year, Zaire said, “We’re hoping to have the season that we’ve been waiting for. We want to win a national championship.” Zaire responded to another question … Keep reading »
Putting on Racing Helmet, Marquis Enters ‘Happy Place’
Stephen Brooks, sports editor of The Goshen News, asked Michelle Marquis, a lifelong competitive racer from Goshen, a straightforward question: “When did you get started with BMX racing?” Marquis said that five years ago she happened across a BMX shop in Florida. She looked over the bikes, including a bike marked for clearance, and left. … Keep reading »
Before Heading to Courts in Australia, Jamerson Pays a Visit to Goshen Write on Sports
The official interview with Jerron Jamerson, a professional basketball player, had ended. Jamerson and several campers were standing by the door of the classroom, poised to go outside. One of the campers thought of one last question. “Do you think you’ll try to get into the NBA?” It’s a question that almost got away and … Keep reading »