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M. B'ball clinch home court for tourney

The train that is the Hopkins men's basketball team keeps chugging along, finally scheduled to arrive at its most important destination, the Centennial Conference Tournament, this weekend. The Blue Jays finished up their second consecutive 1-1 week with a rousing Senior Day victory over Franklin & Marshall in the Goldfarb Gymnasium.… Post the First Comment

Wrestling propelled by Fishel's fantastic finish

The Centennial Conference Tournament and the entire wrestling season is now a matter of record, and the Jays enjoyed a number of highlights. One stands out in particular. "It was nice to beat McDaniel," senior 141-pounder and co-captain Marco Priolo said. "I loved beating McDaniel," sophomore 197-pounder Tyler Schmidt said, unsolicited.… Post the First Comment

Women's basketball "helpless" victim of technicality

Throughout its season, the Hopkins women's basketball team has not had the best of luck, losing a significant number of close games in the final minutes. Still, the basketball gods saved their worst curse for the team's last weekend of its 2006-2007 campaign.… Post the First Comment

M. Fencing boosted by super sophomores

You won't find packed bleachers or people scrambling for tickets when the Hopkins men's fencing team suits up for a match. You won't see their latest victory scroll across the bottom of ESPN. What you will see when you walk through the doors of the fencing room is some of Hopkins most talented, hardest-working athletes crossing blades late into the night, fighting toward the goals they have set before them.… Post the First Comment

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Elissa Stautner, women's swimming

For Stautner, swimming success is a snap(shot)

When most people think of swimming pools, the first thoughts that pop into their heads are usually fun in the sun and maybe the fast-approaching Spring Break. But fortunately for the women's swimming team, when sophomore swimmer Elissa Stautner sees a pool, she thinks about getting that photo finish in a race; befittingly so, considering Stautner's affinity for photography. Post a comment

Hockey makes playoffs in front of rowdy crowd

The Hopkins hockey team squared off against Dickinson College Saturday night in their annual Greek Night event. With the fans cheering hard and the senior-led Hopkins team pushing for a victory, Dickinson couldn't withstand the pressure. The Jays took the contest, 7-6. Post a comment

W. Swimming crowned BGM Conference Champs

In the pool, the battle of the sexes has been decided. The women's swim team defended their 2006 title, winning the meet by 199 points to become 2007 Blue Grass Mountain Conference. The men's team had a disappointing finish, coming in fourth with 378 points at the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championships. Post a comment

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