Matthew Ferrara

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Writer at The Leadership Club™ (TLC)

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BC Collects 10 Walks, Beats Wake Forest 7–2 — The Heights

5 days ago | bcheights.com | Matthew Ferrara

Base stealing is a key part of Boston College baseball’s identity. The Eagles sat atop the base stealing leaderboard heading into their Saturday matchup against Wake Forest, but they remained hungry for more. So hungry, in fact, that BC was willing to attempt stealing home with the bases loaded. “I thought it was a good play,” BC baseball head coach Todd Interdonato said. “Looked like we had a chance to do it… Left-hander on the mound that was slow in his wind-up. [Josiah Ragsdale]‘s a good runner.
BC Suffers Doubleheader Sweep to No. 18 Louisville — The Heights

2 weeks ago | bcheights.com | Matthew Ferrara

If there was any early indication of how Kyle Kipp’s start would go, consecutive walks to start the game were a screaming alarm. It was enough to get Boston College baseball head coach Todd Interdonato to take a mound visit just 12 pitches into the bottom half of the Eagles’ tilt against No. 18 Louisville. Kipp did not pitch around the walks, however. Louisville hit three consecutive singles, scoring three runs before Kipp recorded an out.
BC Loses Finale 6–2, Swept by No. 5 Florida State — The Heights

1 month ago | bcheights.com | Matthew Ferrara |George Stavrou

No. 5 Florida State pitcher Wes Mendes tossed a pick-off throw to first base and Jack Toomey dove back safely in the fifth inning of Boston College baseball’s Saturday afternoon game against its nationally-ranked conference opponent. Mendes peered into the sign-relaying bracelet on his wrist, began his motion, and tossed another throw to first. This time, Mendes extended his foot too far towards home and Toomey advanced to second by way of the balk.
BC Earns First Series Win over No. 9 Virginia Since 2016 — The Heights

1 month ago | bcheights.com | Matthew Ferrara

Pitching against a top-ten ranked team is difficult. Minding the pitch clock makes things even harder. Joey Ryan stared down Virginia leadoff hitter Eric Becker in a full count. The only problem was the home plate umpire was already waving the batter to first before Ryan could begin his motion. Ryan risked tarnishing his dominant innings of relief with his pitch clock violation, bringing up the tying runner.
LoPinto and Clark Combine for Ten Goals, No. 1 BC Lacrosse Crushes Virginia Tech 21–5 — The Heights

1 month ago | bcheights.com | Matthew Ferrara

Boston College broke out of the defensive third with speed and Lydia Colasante rumbled through the wide-open midfield. While crossing the centerline, Colasante launched a pass to Rachel Clark on the right side of the restraining line. Clark charged straight at the net. The attention was on Clark, so she slung a pass to Emma LoPinto. LoPinto—left wide open—wound up and unleashed a bolt over Virginia Tech goalie Aaliyah Jones’ shoulder.
Eagles Dominate Offensive Rebounding in 87–78 Win Over SMU — The Heights

1 month ago | bcheights.com | Matthew Ferrara

With 6:42 remaining in the second quarter, Teya Sidberry stepped into an uncontested look from behind the three-point line. Sidberry’s shot clanged on the front rim. Dontavia Waggoner picked the ball off the hardwood after the rebound was deflected then went right up with a shot. Waggoner banked in the shot through contact, earning a whistle just as the shot sunk. Instead of being up only six, BC grabbed hold of a new possession and Waggoner’s three hard-earned points.
Eagles’ Perimeter Defense Falters in 80–75 Loss to Stanford — The Heights

2 months ago | bcheights.com | Matthew Ferrara

With six seconds left in Boston College women’s basketball’s game against Stanford, Dontavia Waggoner hurried to wrestle the ball from Stanford’s Elena Bosgana. Waggoner ripped the ball from Bosgana’s hands and was whistled for a foul. Up by three, it was up to Bosgana to ice the game from the free throw line. Bosgana missed both free throws, though, and gave BC a chance with six seconds to go.
BC Ends Three-Game Skid With Emphatic 94–65 Victory Over Clemson — The Heights

2 months ago | bcheights.com | Matthew Ferrara

Dontavia Waggoner extended her arms high as Mia Moore closed in on the basket. Moore ran through Waggoner, missing her shot attempt, and joining Waggoner on the floor where she lay. The Boston College women’s basketball bench roared as Moore was assessed an offensive foul. Waggoner’s fearlessness had earned a stop and possession for the Eagles. Then, with four seconds remaining in the second quarter, Teya Sidberry posted up in the middle of the paint and elevated to bank-in a one-handed shot.
BC Drops Game to Wake Forest, Loses 69–59 on the Road — The Heights

2 months ago | bcheights.com | Matthew Ferrara

With 5:38 left in the third quarter of BC women’s basketball’s game against Wake Forest, Raegyn Conley lobbed a pass to Malaya Cowles in the paint. Cowles had established a strong seal on Andrea Daley and had no one between her and the basket. Cowles pivoted and gently banked in a layup. That was a pattern that persisted throughout the game, as Wake Forest dominated paint scoring and did not slow down.
Eagles Coast To 92–51 Win Over Syracuse Behind Double-Double From Teya Sidberry — The Heights

Jan 20, 2025 | bcheights.com | Matthew Ferrara

With 7:10 remaining in the first quarter of Boston College women’s basketball’s matchup versus Syracuse, Teya Sidberry drew two Syracuse defenders in the paint, then slung the ball over both defenders to Dontavia Waggoner in the low post. Waggoner powered through a hit on the arm and finished at the basket. “Right now we have, like a little mantra, that we’re trying to get where every time the ball is in your hand, make something happen,” BC head coach Joanna Bernabei-McNamee said.