Connor Castañeda
Connor Castañeda '28 is the Comp Director of The Crimson’s 153rd Guard. He is a beat writer for football, men's basketball, track and field, and baseball. He lives in Dunster House and concentrates in Economics.
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Latest Articles
No. 19/22 Harvard Steamrolls Columbia in 37-0 Shutout to Regain Ivy Lead
After losing its first game of the season last week to Dartmouth, No. 19/22 Harvard bounced back in masterful fashion, blowing out Columbia 37-0 to retake the top spot in the Ivy League with two weeks left to play in the regular season.
No. 19/22 Harvard Looks to Bounce Back at Home Against Columbia
After a frustrating road loss to Dartmouth that ended its hopes of an undefeated season, No. 19/22 Harvard will look to regain momentum with a victory this weekend against Columbia as it tries to get back on track for an FCS Playoffs bid in its final regular-season game of the year at Harvard Stadium.
Men’s Basketball Eyes Ivy Glory in Amaker’s 20th Season
With the trees turning to hues of orange and red as the Cambridge weather returns to its signature winter chilliness, Harvard men’s basketball is on the verge of its 116th season in what looks to be a wide-open Ivy League. Utilizing its immense raw talent and another year of experience, the Crimson might finally bring home its first Ivy League Tournament Championship since the tournament began a decade ago.
Dartmouth Stuns No. 13/16 Harvard Football, 24-14
HANOVER, N.H. — Six days after claiming the top spot in the Ivy League with last week’s victory against Princeton, No. 13/16 Harvard handed that title to Dartmouth, falling 24-14 in a Friday night meltdown in which sophomore quarterback Charlie Smith threw a whopping five interceptions.
No. 13/16 Harvard Set for Spooky Showdown Against Dartmouth On Friday
While most college students across the country will spend the first night of Halloween weekend partying on their campuses, two Ivy League institutions will see their squads convene at Buddy Teevens Stadium in Hanover, N.H., on Friday as No. 13/16 Harvard visits Dartmouth in a pivotal Ivy League matchup.
No. 15/17 Harvard Stands Alone Atop Ivy League after Mauling RV Princeton 35-7
In a game that pinned its winner atop the Ivy League with a 3-0 conference record, the No. 15/17 Harvard Crimson left no room for interpretation, dominating RV Princeton wire-to-wire in a 35-7 victory that showed the rest of the conference who the Ancient Eight’s real apex predator is.
No. 15/17 Harvard, RV Princeton to Battle for Ivy Lead in Fall Fest Fracas
Entering the final five conference games of its season, No. 15/17 Harvard is one of just three undefeated teams remaining in all of FCS football. On Saturday, the Crimson will host RV Princeton in a bid to continue a seven-game home winning streak dating back to late 2024.
No. 17 Harvard Shuts Down Holy Cross 30-7 to Remain Undefeated
Playing through 25-mile-per-hour gusts and wind chill temperatures south of 40 degrees, No. 17 Harvard shut down a red-hot Holy Cross offense in a 30-7 home victory.
No. 17 Harvard To Host Holy Cross in Final Nonconference Contest
As the Ivy League football season approaches the gritty conference clashes that mark the second half of the season, No. 17 Harvard will look to close out its nonconference slate with a victory over the Holy Cross Crusaders on Saturday at Harvard Stadium.
Undeterred By Slow Start, No. 18/19 Harvard Scores 41 Unanswered Points In Win Over Cornell
Despite trailing by double digits to Cornell at the end of the first quarter, No. 18/19 Harvard scored 41 unanswered points to steamroll Cornell, 41-29, in an offensive showcase at Schoellkopf Field in Ithaca, N.Y.