Washington and Lee Generals

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/washington-and-lee-generals

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the university location?Lexington, Virginia
2. What is the NCAA division?Division III
3. How many sports teams does Washington and Lee University have?Washington and Lee University sponsors 25 sports programs, with 13 for men and 12 for women.
4. Which conference do most of the Generals teams play in?Most of the Generals teams play in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, while the wrestling team plays in the Centennial Conference.

NCAA Division III: A division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association focusing on student-athletes balancing academics and sports, with an emphasis on participation and sportsmanship.
Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC): A collegiate athletic conference comprising universities primarily located in Virginia, known for its competitive spirit across various sports.
Centennial Conference: A collegiate athletic conference with member institutions primarily in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey, known for its academic and athletic standards.
Intercollegiate Sports: Athletic competitions organized between teams from different colleges or universities.