Ashley Holloman: Portfolio
Covering male and female sports, from Formula 1, to the WNBA.
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The goal of Apex to Assist is to build my portfolio as an aspiring Sports Journalist. Written by a female college student looking to build my portfolio, the goal of this platform is to spread the phenomenon of women’s sports and, highlight the success in the athletic world! Currently the Campus Life editor for Bridgewater State University’s student newspaper The Comment, I collaborate with students and organizations on campus to highlight student life. Previously interned with Sports Girls Club as an editorial intern, and currently work on the PWHL content team, covering Boston Fleet home games.
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March Madness: A Look Ahead
Next month marks the best time of the year for college basketball fans and sports gamblers—March Madness. The tournament consists of 68 Division 1 basketball teams, single elimination, all fighting for the coveted championship title. Both men and women participate in their respective tournaments. The unpredictability of the tournament, with lower-seeded teams unexpectedly dominating higher-ranked…
USA Finds Success in the 2026 Winter Olympics
The US Olympic team has traveled to Milan for the Winter Olympics. Here’s a look at the major highlights of the past couple of weeks. In terms of standings, the US finished in second place behind top contender, Norway, with 33 total medals, 12 being gold. American women, not even counting mixed events, are up…
Trinity Rodman: Breaking Barriers in Women’s Sports
Trinity Rodman recently broke barriers in women’s sports, signing a three-year contract with National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team Washington Spirit and becoming the highest paid female soccer player in the world. Being the youngest drafted NWSL player at 18, in 2021, Rodman was drafted to the Spirit. In recent light, there has been uncertainty…
Lando Norris Wins the F1 Drivers’ Championship
From the controversial Red Bull seat swaps to a race to the finish between McLaren drivers and returning champion Max Verstappen, this Formula 1 (F1) season has been named the token “silly season.” To say the least, it has been an interesting season for the Red Bull and sister team VCARB drivers. From early seat…
Fleet Fly to 4–0: Boston Sets PWHL Record in Win Over Minnesota Frost
The Boston Fleet took the ice against the 2024-25 PWHL season champions, the Minnesota Frost in search of what was theirs; a win vs. the Frost. The game made moves, not just in the standings, but in PWHL history. Adding one win to bring the Fleet to a 4-0 season marks the best start to…
The Boston Fleet Find Success in a 2-0 Home Opener Over The Montréal Victoire
The Boston Fleet kicked off the 2025-26 season shutting out the Montréal Victoire with a 2-0 win for the home opener. November 23, also deemed ‘Fleet Hockey Day’ in the city of Lowell, recognizes the impact of the Fleet on the community. The Fleet came out strong showing aggression early on in the first period.…
The Women’s Professional Baseball League
On October 21, the Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) made groundbreaking news in the women’s sports world, announcing the first four inaugural teams. The announcement included teams based out of San Francisco, Los Angeles, and rivals in Boston and New York City. If you thought Boston fans couldn’t find another reason to argue with New…
Getting Pumped For the PWHL- A Season Preview
Upcoming is hockey’s showcase of the best female athletes to hit the ice. With two new expansion teams, we are gearing up for an action-packed Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) season. From striking matchups and new franchises to roster changes, the PWHL is looking bigger and better than ever. The Walter Cup, awarded to the…
Napheesa Collier Speaks Out
Following game three of the WNBA finals against the Phoenix Mercury, Minnesota Lynx Napheesa Collier made a statement that changed the course of leadership within the WNBA. Lynx star called out Cathy Engelbert, the commissioner of the league, and other high-ranking officials regarding their lack of accountability. During this season’s all-star weekend, players wore shirts…
WNBA Awards Season
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has been gaining more traction now than ever. With a talented rookie class, impact-making players, and expansion success, the fans were eager to see who would take home this season’s awards. Across the league, the WNBA had the most influential class of newcomers, ultimately increasing viewership and intensity on…
Tsunoda and Lawson Seat Swap
For what can be considered yet another ‘silly season’, Red Bull driver Liam Lawson has been demoted to their junior team, Visa CashApp Racing Bulls. It was also announced on the morning of March 27 that long-time VCARB driver Yuki Tsunoda would be promoted to the official Red Bull team alongside 4-time world champion Max…
F1 75: Unveiling the 2026 Season
With the Formula 1 2025 season quickly approaching, drivers, teams, and team principals have come together for the first time in F1 history to reveal their liveries at the championship’s 75th anniversary celebration hosted at the infamous O2 Arena in London on February 18. Around 16,000 F1 fans gathered for an unforgettable night of entertainment. Alongside…
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