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O’s optimistic after dynamic offseason

By DANIEL LANDY | March 31, 2016

It is indisputable that the last couple of weekends have been absolutely amazing for sports fans of all stripes, with March Madness taking over the sports world and providing dozens of thrilling games going down to the final buzzer. Unfortunately, the Madness will end on April 4 at the culmination of the national championship game. However, with this bad news comes great news, as the Major League Baseball (MLB) season will commence on April 3 with three games, including a World Series rematch between the Royals and the Mets.

Track impresses at D-I Maryland Invitational

By EMILIE HOFFER | March 31, 2016

In a recent preseason poll, both the Hopkins men’s and women’s track teams were picked to win the Centennial Conference Championship in the upcoming outdoor track season. Both teams will be challenged by the Haverford College Fords, who are predicted to be runner-up in both the men’s and women’s competitions. The Hopkins men and women competed in the Maryland Invitational, hosted by the University of Maryland this past Saturday, and proved it will be a formidable challenge for any Centennial team to take them down this year.

Baseball falters on the road after 9-1 streak

By MATT MIYAMOTO | March 31, 2016

After winning nine of their last 10 games, the Hopkins Blue Jay baseball team was brought back to reality with a 13-0 collapse against the No. 15 Rutgers University-Camden Scarlet Raptors. The Blue Jays struggled to string hits together, and their relievers were ineffective.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Megumi Chen — Women’s Tennis

By MAGGIE SPITZER | March 31, 2016

After leading the Blue Jays to a 2-1 team record at the Blue Grey Invitational last week, sophomore Megumi Chen was named the Centennial Conference Player of the Week. Chen finished 2-1 at No. 2 singles and 3-0 at No. 2 doubles in Fredericksburg, Va. before adding another victory on Saturday in the team’s 9-0 shutout of the Haverford College Fords.

Hopkinssports.com The Jays used strong defense to win against Syracuse University.

Blue Jays defend home with another big win

By ZACH JAFFE | March 24, 2016

The No. 8 Johns Hopkins men’s lacrosse team continued their winning ways, rallying from four goals down to knock off the No. 3 Syracuse University Orange in overtime. This win was the third in a row for the Jays. Junior Wilkins Dismuke buried a rebound goal 1:51 into overtime to lift the Jays to a much-needed, thrilling comeback victory. Leading up to that goal, the game was filled with as many twists and turns as they come in college lacrosse.

Hopkinssports.com Several runners earned All-American honors at the NCAA championship.

Seven runners compete for D-III title

By EMILIE HOFFER | March 24, 2016

Seven athletes from the men’s and women’s track teams represented Hopkins the weekend of March 12 at the NCAA D-III Championships in Grinnel, Iowa. The teams did not disappoint. Both men competing brought home All-American honors along with the four women competing in the distance medley relay.

hopkinssports.com Senior Raul Shah has stepped up and hugely helped the Jays.

Baseball’s Florida trip full of success

By MATT MIYAMOTO | March 24, 2016

As one of the most productive and busy weeks of the season, the Blue Jays’ baseball trip to Florida provides a chance for the team to accumulate many in-game repetitions, develop team chemistry and springboard the team into the upcoming Centennial Conference season.

Hopkinssports.com The Lady Jays continute to battle for every possession including the beginning with the draw.

Women’s Lacrosse continues to dominate

By ANDREW JOHNSON | March 24, 2016

Over the break, the Hopkins women’s lacrosse team looked to continue their excellent play as they head into the middle portion of their season slate. This time of year can be a pivotal one, as a team is looking to round into form and be at its absolute peak as postseason championship tournaments approach.

Why Curry’s lapse was unavoidable

By RACHEL COOK | March 24, 2016

In the beginning of the National Basketball Association (NBA) season, it seemed as though there was going to be nothing that could stop the reigning MVP, Stephen Curry.

Hopkins Athletics Hall of Fame: New Inductees

By ANDREW JOHNSON | March 10, 2016

Over the course of this University’s storied athletic history that dates back well into the past century, there have been many talented and dedicated athletes who have proudly sported the blue and black. These competitors have lead their teams to Conference Championships, national titles, have set numerous school records, and have represented the Blue Jays with class, dignity and professionalism during their time on the field and continuing well after graduation into their professional endeavors. To commemorate the achievements of these remarkable alumni, the Johns Hopkins University established its Athletics Hall of Fame in 1994. Now in its 22nd year of operation, the hall has commemorated the athletic achievements and contributions made by 176 former athletes, coaches and administrators who now are forever immortalized in Blue Jay lore. The 2016 class is composed of eight new members who will be inducted into the Hall on Saturday, April 30.

Rafael Nadal’s inevitable decline

By SAMMY BHATIA | March 10, 2016

In 2005, a quiet 19-year-old Spaniard took the men’s professional tennis tour by storm. Rafael Nadal — or, more belovedly, “Rafa” — quickly built a passionate fan base with his absolute domination of the season’s clay court swing quick ascent to world No. 2. He was a wild-card. Not literally, but in the sense that his play style was so wild, so unique and so unheard of that no player could beat him with ease. For one, Nadal plays left-handed, giving him an immediate advantage over most right-handed players whose forehands are usually stronger. His heavy topspin pushed players back, out of their offensive comfort zones. He was quicker, stronger and possessed more innate grit than anyone had seen from a player since the likes of Lendl or Borg.

courtesy of ketih allison/flickr Steph Curry and the Warriors are winning at a record pace in 2016.

Steph Curry captures America’s imagination

By DANIEL LANDY | March 10, 2016

I remember Steph Curry from his early days at Davidson College in North Carolina. He was a skilled and athletic scorer who propelled his small school to the national spotlight when the Wildcats reached the 2008 Elite Eight, where they fell just two points shy of the eventual national champion Kansas Jayhawks in a March Madness classic.

SOFYA FREYMAN/PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF Sophomore Shack Stanwick helped the Blue Jays to a 17-7 victory on Saturday with two goals and three assists. See Page B12.

Men’s Lax blows out Princeton at home

By SAMHITA ILANGO | March 10, 2016

This past Saturday, the Hopkins men’s lacrosse team came through with a 17-7 win against Princeton University. The home game was well-attended by students and alumni, and the win brought the team to a 2-2 record for the season.

Hopkinssports.com McDonald races to a 58.25-second finish for a meet record in the 400 meter.

Track & Field brings home first place honors

By EMILIE HOFFER | March 3, 2016

This past weekend, both the men’s and women’s track and field teams brought home Centennial Conference titles from competitions hosted by Ursinus College in Collegetown, Pa. While the Jays came out on top, the Haverford College Fords did offer some competition. Along with the team titles, the Jays saw many record-breaking individual performances during the two-day event.

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