{"id":8057,"date":"2025-05-07T21:54:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T01:54:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theblueandgrey.com\/?p=8057"},"modified":"2025-05-07T21:54:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T01:54:59","slug":"seniors-excelled-on-and-off-the-field","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theblueandgrey.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/07\/seniors-excelled-on-and-off-the-field\/","title":{"rendered":"Seniors excelled on and off the field"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Charles Baynum\/\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hood says farewell to senior athletes. Some notable players are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>Garrison Linton<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/theblueandgrey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/linton-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8059\" style=\"width:494px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theblueandgrey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/linton-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/theblueandgrey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/linton-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">                                      Garrison Linton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Garrison Linton finished his senior season at Hood College with a strong all-around performance, leading the team in several key categories. He totaled 349 points while shooting 54 percent from the field \u2014 the third-highest mark in the MAC Commonwealth. Linton also recorded 154 rebounds, 155 assists (which led the conference), and 42 steals (third in the MAC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This season marked the second straight year Linton earned First-Team All-MAC Commonwealth honors and the third time he was named to the All-Conference list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Linton played at Oakdale High School, where he was a four-year Honor Roll student, team captain, and All-Frederick County Honorable Mention. He also helped lead the Maryland Playmakers to an AAU State Championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reflecting on his time at Hood, Linton said, \u201cMy favorite memories would definitely be playing in the NCAA tournament and winning the championship my freshman year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After graduation, Linton plans to continue playing basketball overseas and hopes to pursue coaching and training young athletes. \u201cAfter graduation, I plan to continue playing basketball overseas and continue coaching and training kids,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Linton\u2019s contributions to the Blazers \u2014 both statistically and as a leader \u2014 leave a strong legacy as he prepares for the next chapter of his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Robbie Wiley<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"547\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/theblueandgrey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wiley-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theblueandgrey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wiley-1.jpg 547w, https:\/\/theblueandgrey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wiley-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theblueandgrey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wiley-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">                                                 Robbie Wiley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Robbie Wiley, a midfielder from York, Pennsylvania, has wrapped up a standout career with Hood College men\u2019s lacrosse. As of April 28, Wiley ranks among the most accomplished players in program history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the 2025 season, Wiley led the Blazers offensively. Through two games, he scored eight goals, registered 20 shots, and posted a .400 shooting percentage. He also scored one game-winner. His most memorable performance came when he netted five goals \u2014 including a double-overtime game-winner \u2014 to lift Hood past Shenandoah University, 8\u20137.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wiley\u2019s four-year career totals include 153 goals, 26 assists, and 179 points. He also excelled academically, earning a spot on the 2022 MAC Academic Honor Roll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reflecting on his time at Hood, Wiley said, \u201cMy favorite memory was my junior year in 2024, beating Eastern University on our senior day for the first time in program history \u2014 and then doing it again in 2025, beating Widener for the first time on senior day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following graduation, Wiley plans to return to York to begin a career in business management within the vending industry and enjoy golfing in his free time. \u201cMy post-grad plans are to move back to York, Pennsylvania, and begin building my experiences and career in business management in the vending industry while golfing in my free time,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Katie Driscoll<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1126\" src=\"https:\/\/theblueandgrey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/golf-2000x1126.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8064\" style=\"width:582px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theblueandgrey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/golf-2000x1126.png 2000w, https:\/\/theblueandgrey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/golf-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/theblueandgrey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/golf-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/theblueandgrey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/golf-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/theblueandgrey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/golf-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/theblueandgrey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/golf-2048x1153.png 2048w, https:\/\/theblueandgrey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/golf-678x381.png 678w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">                                             Katie Driscoll<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Katie Driscoll from Woodsboro, Maryland, has been a key contributor to Hood College\u2019s women\u2019s golf team throughout her career. Known for her consistent play and leadership, Driscoll played a pivotal role in the Blazers&#8217; development and success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the 2024\u201325 season, Driscoll led the team with several standout performances. At the Cardinal Fall Classic, she shot consecutive rounds of 83, finishing 15th overall and helping the team place fifth. At the Lady Lions Fall Invitational, she posted an 86 to finish fourth individually and helped the team secure a third-place finish \u2014 just two strokes behind the winner. She also recorded a personal-best 36-hole score of 174 (87-87) at the 2023 Cardinal Classic, tying for 22nd place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reflecting on her favorite memories, Driscoll said, \u201cSome of my favorite memories were when we went on spring break to Myrtle and Charleston. Also, all of the van rides and Sheetz runs before tournaments are where I feel like our best memories were made. Thomas did his best to take us to as many tournaments as possible at the coolest courses, and during our final week, we won two of our last three.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After graduation, Driscoll plans to begin her professional career at LandCare in an accounting role, to become a financial analyst. &#8220;Golf-wise, I\u2019d love to play in the occasional scramble tournament,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grace Koehler<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grace Koehler, a defender from Glen Burnie, Maryland, has been a cornerstone of the Hood College women\u2019s lacrosse team. Known for her defensive skill and leadership, Koehler played a key role throughout her four-year career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"547\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/theblueandgrey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kholer.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theblueandgrey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kholer.jpg 547w, https:\/\/theblueandgrey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kholer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theblueandgrey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kholer-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">                                       Grace Koehler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the 2025 season, she appeared in 10 games, scored two goals, and collected 12 ground balls. On the defensive end, she consistently disrupted opponents and anchored the Blazers&#8217; backline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Koehler&#8217;s time at Hood is defined by her dedication both on and off the field. Reflecting on her favorite memories, she said, \u201cOne of my favorite memories is beating West Conn by one my junior year, beating Alvernia in OT this year, and scoring my first goal this year at St. Vincent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking ahead, Koehler plans to pursue a master\u2019s degree in healthcare informatics and analytics. \u201cI\u2019m graduating with a bachelor\u2019s in mathematics. I plan to get a master\u2019s in health care informatics\/analytics, hopefully, land a job in some sort of data analytics soon \u2014 and definitely get my own dog at some point,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>By Charles Baynum\/\/ Hood says farewell to senior athletes. 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