Ryder Solberg

Ryder Solberg

Joined: Jun 25, 2025

Ryder is a Junior at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. He is studying Accountancy but has a passion for college athletics. He serves as the Treasurer of the Old Gold and Black, Wake Forest’s Student-Run newspaper. He has also served as a play-by-play analyst for his high school’s football and basketball games.

Demond Claiborne evades a Western Carolina defender.

Aug 8, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Oakland Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (16) celebrates after hitting a single during the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Jul 23, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Wake Forest running back Demond Claiborne answers questions from the media during ACC Media days at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Jul 23, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; FSU quarterback Tommy Castellanos answers questions from the media during ACC Media days at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Football

Most think that the top contenders are Clemson, Miami, SMU, Louisville, and Georgia Tech. But which teams are in the next tier?

Jul 22, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Signage and uniforms during ACC Media Days at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Football

Football season is right on the horizon. The joy, the let down, and everything in between is less than a month away. This year promises nothing less than touchd

Jul 23, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Wake Forest Head Coach Jake Dickert answers questions from the media during ACC Media days at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Who will lead the Wake Forest offense at Allegacy Stadium this fall?

Jul 25, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Athletics designated hitter Nick Kurtz (16) celebrates after hitting his fourth home run of the game during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

#ProDeacs

The Potential AL Rookie of the Year made an absolute statement in Houston on Friday Night.

Wake Forest baseball coach Tom Walter talks to the umpire at the NCAA college baseball Knoxville Regional final againstTennessee on June 1, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Baseball

Former Guardians Assistant in Pitching Development makes his way to Winston-Salem

Wake Forest gather in the outfield after the loss to Tennessee in the NCAA college baseball Knoxville Regional final on June 2, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Baseball

The 2025 MLB Draft concluded on Monday. Six Demon Deacons in total heard their name called over the two day period. Two Demon Deacons, Marek Houston and Ethan

Wake Forest's Ethan Conrad was drafted on Sunday night in the first round of the MLB Draft by the Chicago Cubs.

#ProDeacs

The Cubs get a new power hitter in one of the most dynamic players in the 2025 Draft Class from Wake Forest.

May 24, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Wake Forest infielder Marek Houston (7) throws home for an out against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the eleventh inning during the ACC Baseball Tournament at Truist Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Baseball

Wake Forest star shortstop drafted by the Minnesota Twins in Round One of the 2025 MLB Draft

Nov 30, 2024; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons running back Demond Claiborne (1) tries to elude Duke Blue Devils cornerback Tre'Shon Devones (24) during the second half at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

An in-depth breakdown of the highest rated Demon Deacons in EA College Football 26

Wake Forest celebrates Javar Williams (14) 2-run home run at the NCAA college baseball Knoxville Regional final against Tennessee on June 1, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Multiple Demon Deacons received national recognition for their 2025 campaigns

Jun 29, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Athletics first base Nick Kurtz (16) warms up before the game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Checking in on Wake Forest baseball players in the Big Leagues

The Demon Deacons prepare to hoist the 2025 men's tennis national championship in Waco, TX

A recap of this past year of Wake Forest athletics