2013 Around the Mid-Atlantic columns

November 19, 2013 Maryville makes history heading to playoffs In just two seasons at the helm of the Scots, Mike Rader has done something that hadn’t been done in decades: win a conference championship. And he’s done it twice, this year earning himself an 11th game with a Round 1 playoff trip to Hampden-Sydney.

November 13, 2013 Hampden-Sydney’s defense under the radar The Tigers are known for high-powered offenses, but as they wound their way through the volatile ODAC, their defense has shown that this is no one-dimensional team.

November 6, 2013 Greyhounds grateful for turnaround Moravian has snapped a 12-game losing streak and rattled off back-to-back wins. Now, it’s November, and they’re playing and practicing with energy many teams exhibit in September.

October 31, 2013 R-MC’s McGhee fits in as needed Will McGhee has played both sides of the ball – whatever it takes to get more time on the field. As a rusher this season, he’s one of the country’s best.

October 23, 2013 Centennial cultivates coaching longevity Gettysburg's Barry Streeter has the longest tenure of any Division III coach, but several others in the Centennial Conference have many years under their belts, too.

October 16, 2013 LaGrange finds its identity on offense A transfer under center is helping the Panthers light things up this season in the USA South.

October 10, 2013 Shenandoah defender is the face – and fuel – of program From coaching changes to conference changes, Shenandoah’s Byron Mitchell has been the team’s reliable constant with his play and leadership.

October 2, 2013 E&H’s top scholar-athlete ‘always goes beyond’ Quarterback Kyle Boden has had a dizzying amount of success in several facets at E&H. “It’s OK to go after something, and it’s OK if you don’t reach that goal. You can’t be afraid to chase whatever it is that you’re focused on,” he says. “Be relentless in the pursuit of your goals.”

September 25, 2013 The magic could be back at Juniata The success that Juniata is seeing this season is stirring up feelings of the teams from the 1970s, when the Eagles -- then known as the Indians -- played in the first-ever Stagg Bowl.

September 18, 2013 After being shot by a robber, Methodist sophomore lives his second chance Anything short of returning to the football field was out of the question for LeTovis Davis, who took four bullets in a robbery early this year. With this second chance, he’s sure to be making big plays on and off the field.

September 10, 2013 CNU makes a statement against Salisbury The Captains had not defeated a ranked opponent since the 2007 season, and some recent lopsided playoff losses have made the team eager to prove their worth against good competition.

September 4, 2013 Games to watch for 2013 Adam Turer is back dishing it out for the mid-Atlantic -- and, at least this once, giving a self high-five in the process.