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Athlete of the Week: Richie Carbone - Baseball

By RACHEL COOK | March 13, 2014

The Hopkins men’s baseball team started off their 2014 season this past weekend with a strong and undefeated 4-0 record. The Blue Jays swept both Rivier and Oneonta, outscoring both teams with a combined 35-16 runs. Many of the Blue Jays notched strong performances throughout the four games. However, senior captain Richie Carbone had a remarkable standout weekend.  Carbone started off his 2014 season with three straight doubles, two runs and an RBI in a 4-3 victory over Rivier, while going 2-for-3 with his first career triple, a single and two RBIs in the Blue Jays' 18-7 win over Oneonta.

Six athletes qualify for NCAA Nationals

By ZACH ROBBINS | March 13, 2014

The Hopkins women’s track and field team had a very successful weekend at both the Tufts Last Chance Meet on Thursday and the ECAC Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships on Friday and Saturday. These are their last meets of the season before a select group heads out to Lincoln, Neb. for the NCAA Division III Championships on March 14 and 15.

Regionals prove a tough meet for Blue Jays

By ALEX PICANO | March 13, 2014

The Hopkins men’s fencing team participated in the 2014 NCAA Mid-Atlantic South Regional on Saturday hosted by Lafayette College. Sophomore Mark Zimmermann led the team with a ninth place finish. Sophomore John Petrie also earned a top-15 finish, placing 12th. Zimmermann and Petrie both achieved their 150th career wins on the day.

NFL’s Version of March Madness

By ERICK SUN | March 13, 2014

Free agency in the National Football League started off with a bang this past Tuesday afternoon. At 4 p.m., teams around the league were free to sign free agents to contracts, and GMs did not disappoint.

Basketball falls in first NCAA trip

By SCOTT SHEEHAN | March 13, 2014

Two weekends ago, the Hopkins men’s basketball team pulled back-to-back upsets against Franklin & Marshall and Dickinson to win the Centennial Conference Championship for the first time since 2007. From this success, the team secured themselves a spot in the NCAA Division III championships this past weekend.

Women’s Lacrosse gets two big wins

By MITCH WEAVER | March 13, 2014

For the Hopkins women’s lax team, this weekend’s match against George Washington proved to be a prime example of what most of us call a “one-sided affair.” Heading into the matchup 6-0, the Jays looked to extend their season opening win streak to seven, in prime position for the rest of the season.

Barnett secures first NCAA berth

By IAN GUSTAFSON | March 13, 2014

Led by Centennial Conference Coach of the Year Bobby Van Allen, Hopkins men’s track had an eventful day at the Tufts Last Chance Meet on Thursday evening.  For most of the Blue Jays who competed, it would be their last chance to qualify for the national meet March 14-15 in Lincoln, Neb.

Spring season starting off right

By ALEX PICANO | March 6, 2014

The Hopkins men’s tennis team defeated Washington & Lee 9-0 in Virginia on Sunday. The Blue Jays, currently ranked 10th, improve to 3-2 on the season, while W&L experienced their first loss of the season, falling to a record of 5-1.

Hopkins unable to upset #1 Haverford

By MITCH WEAVER | March 6, 2014

For the Hopkins women’s basketball team, this weekend showcased the magnificent season they have had. The season jumped off to a great start for the team, as they won their first 11 Centennial contests to position themselves to do something special.

Men’s Basketball take Centennial Conference

By RACHEL COOK | March 6, 2014

In defeating the top seeded Dickinson Red Devils, the Hopkins men’s basketball team became just the second team in Centennial Conference history to be a third place team defeating the first seeded team to take home the title.

Athlete of the Week: Connor McIntyre - Men’s Basketball

By SCOTT SHEEHAN | March 6, 2014

The Hopkins men’s basketball team went into the Centennial Conference Tournament this weekend seeded third. It has been seven years since Hopkins last won the tournament, and they could only change that by beating the top two ranked teams, Franklin & Marshall and Dickinson. The Jays did just that, playing incredible defense against both teams and outperforming them down to the wire, beating F&M 50-48 and Dickinson 60-55. Many players on the team had strong performances during the tournament, but senior Connor McIntyre’s went unmatched. He put up double-digit points in both games and had 16 rebounds. For his dominating performance last week, The News-Letter is proud to announce Connor McIntyre as our Athlete of the Week.

Bewak, Stauber move on to NCAA Nationals

By IAN GUSTAFSON | March 6, 2014

The Hopkins wrestling team placed eighth out of 17 schools at the NCAA East regional in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. on Sunday. Wilkes University, Ursinus College and Delaware Valley College made up the top three, with 106.5, 105.5 and 102.5 points respectively. The Blue Jays turned in a respectable 53.0 points.

Lady Jays Lacrosse topples #5 Loyola, 6-5

By GAURAV VERMA | March 6, 2014

Over the past week, the Hopkins Lady Jays picked up two impressive wins against the number five Loyola Greyhounds and the American Eagles. The wins put Hopkins at 5-0 to start the season, as the team is now ranked #14 in the nation. Against Loyola, the Lady Jays held the Greyhounds to their lowest score under Coach Jen Adams, who has headed the Loyola program for six years. The win was also Hopkins’ first against a top-five team since toppling number two Northwestern in 2011.

Men’s Tennis finishes 2nd at ITA

By MITCH WEAVER | February 27, 2014

The Hopkins men’s tennis team was busy at work this past weekend, taking on several formidable opponents. During their numerous matches, the Jays were able to accomplish a feat that many take for granted: making our school proud.  The 10th ranked Jays traveled to the ITA National Team Indoor Championship in Cleveland, Ohio and came away with a result that was not only rewarding, but one that left them hungry and prepared to take their games to the next level.

Lady Jays close out Wash. College in OT

By GAURAV VERMA | February 27, 2014

On Feb. 22, the Hopkins Lady Jays travelled to Chestertown, Md. for their regular season finale against the Washington College Shorewomen. The first half of the basketball game did not go as planned for Hopkins, as the team was behind 27-25 at the half, never once holding the lead.  Still, Hopkins fought back in the second half, quickly taking the lead on back-to-back shots by sophomore guards Katie Clark and Liz Tommasi, putting Hopkins up 30-27 with 18:39 left in the game. The lead, however, was short lived as the Shorewomen quickly regained the lead 31-30.

Men’s Basketball tops Washington College

By ALEX PICANO | February 27, 2014

The Hopkins men’s basketball team won their last game of the regular season in a close game against Washington College. The Jays improved to 15-10 overall and 12-6 in the Centennial Conference. In Head Coach Bill Nelson’s 550th career game, the team secured a first round bye in next week’s Centennial Conference Tournament.

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