By: Jalen Hunter, Sports Writer The Morehouse Maroon Tigers fell short against the Valdosta State Blazers in their first home game 79-66. The combination of a slow start, struggles on shooting and turnovers led to the Blazers win over the Maroon Tigers. The Maroon Tigers struggled in the first half from the three…
By: Niles Garrison, Features Editor The Clark Atlanta Panthers defeated the Morehouse Maroon Tigers on Saturday 28-17 to win the Battle of the Big Cats. The Maroon Tigers’ defense and special teams closed the gap but offensive inconsistencies halted a comeback for themselves. The Maroon Tigers created six turnovers in the game with a…
By: Rece Allen, Sports Editor Basketball season is finally here and the Maroon Tigers look to improve from last season’s 20-10 record and loss in the SIAC Championship semifinal to Miles College. The team has a new identity, bringing in nine new players and six returning players, but looks to still apply the same core…
By Elijah Bradley, Staff Writer As the Maroon Tigers approach their homecoming game against Fort Valley State, senior linebacker Caleb Grant reflects on the legacy he has built during his time at Morehouse College. A kinesiology major from Gwinnett County, Georgia, Grant has become a leader on and off the field, known for his relentless…
Photo by Elijah Bradley By Elijah Bradley, Staff Writer The transfer portal has made high school football recruiting more competitive as colleges now prioritize experienced players from other four year universities and community colleges over high school athletes. Freshman wide receiver Devyn Jackson and tight-end Kameron Gates are among the select few high school…
By Maroon Tiger Staff On the 35th anniversary of Art Shell’s appointment as the first Black head coach of the modern football era, Raheem Morris will take the field on Thursday, Oct. 3, as the first permanent Black head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. A panel discussion on Wednesday evening, Oct. 2, hosted by the…
By Elijah Pinckney, Staff Writer The Morehouse Maroon Tigers lose Saturday’s competition against the Benedict Tigers by a score of 21-5 at B.T. Harvey Stadium. The continuation of offensive struggles in today’s game seems to stem from the health of players and not taking advantage of opportunities the defense provided. The Maroon Tigers were the…
Photo by Carson Ming, Photo and Video Editor By Rece Allen, Sports Editor The Morehouse Maroon Tigers lose 28-11 in Head Coach Terrance Mathis debut against the Edward Waters Tigers at B.T Harvey Stadium. Although the Maroon Tigers offensive struggles led to the team’s defeat, the team’s defense showed heart and great potential. Coach…
Image via Kyle Terada – USA TODAY Sports By: SeMaj Musco, Contributing Writer INDIANAPOLIS – The NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest was stolen again by G League guard Mac McClung, becoming the fifth player to win back-to-back dunk contests and the first to do it since Chicago Bulls guard Zach Lavine did in 2015…
Image via Semaj Musco By: Auzzy Byrdsell, Editor-in-Chief The weekend shed light on the league’s most decorated and celebrated stars’ longevity and legacies. Out of the 24 players selected to be All-Stars, 12 have been selected five or more times, making their selections routine. The league’s veterans and those in their prime still…
