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Justin Nelson ’21 recorded 59 receiving yards and caught the first touchdown for the Ephs on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Sports Information.

Football snaps two-game losing streak, takes down Hamilton

Joe LaRocca October 31, 2018

Last Saturday, men’s football (5-2) took a second-quarter lead and never looked back, snapping a two-game losing streak and defeating Hamilton 27-17 on the road in Clinton, New York. Hamilton had...

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Captains’ Corner: Greg Andreou ’19

Purple Cow October 31, 2018

Name: Greg Andreou '19 Team: Men’s soccer Hometown: Baltimore, M.D. Residence: 66 Hoxsey Major: Chemistry and economics Snack bar order: Turkey burger At what age did you start playing...

College alums’ assistance in the purchase of Prospect Mountain will allow the Nordic Ski team to continue practicing at their usual location, the highest public skiing location in Vermont.

Photo courtesy of The Berkshire Eagle.

Alums purchase Prospect Mountain for nordic ski team

Alexander Christ October 31, 2018

College alums and the nonprofit Prospect Mountain Association (PMA) recently completed their purchase of Prospect Mountain in Woodford, Vt., 21 miles north of Williamstown. This purchase has ensured...

Tri-captain Mia Weinland ’19 led the Ephs with 12 kills against Springfield and was named to the All-Tournament team. Photo Courtesy of Sports Information.

Volleyball wins one game in New England Challenge

Rachel Neugart October 24, 2018

Women’s volleyball (12-10, 5-4 in the NESCAC) played in the New England Challenge over the weekend, winning against Babson and losing to MIT and Springfield. Coming into Friday evening’s match,...

Bobby Maimaron ’21 rushed for 135 yards but only recorded 107 passing yards against the Tufts defense. Photo Courtesy of Sports Information.

Football falters in second half, falls to Tufts

Joe LaRocca October 24, 2018

A crucial goal-line stand, crucial defensive line contributions and a halfback pass for a touchdown propelled Tufts to a 28-21 victory over men’s football. It was a tale of two halves in Medford on...

Women’s crew requalifies to race at Head of the Charles

Women’s crew requalifies to race at Head of the Charles

Grace Chamberlin October 24, 2018

Women’s crew had a strong showing this past weekend at the Head of the Charles regatta, racing a club four, a collegiate four and a collegiate eight, all of which requalified for the regatta next year,...

Last weekened, Williams Rugby Football Club (WRFC) defeated archrival Amherst 13-5 for the seventh consecutive time. Photo Courtesy of Sports Information.

Men’s rugby celebrates 60th anniversary, defeats Amherst

Matt Schleifman October 24, 2018

Williams men’s rugby has had an eventful two weeks. Not only did the club cap off a markedly successful regular season last Saturday with a hard-fought 13-5 victory over Amherst, but it also enjoyed...

The founders of the Gaius C. Bolin chapter of  SAAC hope to create an inclusive community for student-athletes of color at the College. Photo courtesy of SACC.

SAAC introduces new Gaius C. Bolin Chapter for athletes of color

Sam Mermin October 24, 2018

At a small college in the Purple Valley, it’s easy to feel alone and without a home base. Being a student of color can make the feeling of isolation even worse. With this issue in mind, four student-athletes...

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Captains’ Corner: Olivia Barnhill ’19

Charles Xu October 24, 2018

Team: Women's soccer Hometown: New York, N.Y. Residence: Pera Apartments Major: Biology and Psychology Snack bar order: Nachos with smoked mozzarella, caramelized onions and a Lactaid...

Sydney Jones ’21 scored her ninth goal this season, helping the Ephs take the lead in the 81st minute. Photo courtesy of SPORTS INFORMATION.

Women’s soccer beats Tufts 1-0, while men fall 3-1

Alexander Christ October 24, 2018

Last Saturday, men’s and women’s soccer faced Tufts. The women beat the Jumbos 1-0, while the men lost 3-1. Women’s soccer (13-0-2, 9-0-1 in the NESCAC) struggled to score early on. In the first...

Palmo coxed the varsity eight boat through the gusty winds of the Charles all the way to a second-place finish. Photo courtesy of SPORTS INFORMATION.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: Ava Palmo ’19 and Sydney Jones ’21

Sports Desk October 24, 2018

Ava Palmo ’19 Women's crew Austin, Texas “Ava is the heart of her boat and of the team, really.  She commits to bringing her best to every practice and is a ferocious racer.  But beyond that,...

Men’s crew placed second at its first meet of the fall season, with the 1V boat taking silver at the Head of the Snake Regatta. Photo Courtesy of Sports Information.

Men’s crew opens fall season, captures silver at Head of the Snake regatta

Charles Ide October 17, 2018

  On Saturday, men’s crew placed second in its first meet of the fall at the Head of the Snake regatta in Shrewsbury, Mass. The men traveled to Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester County to open...

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