The regular season has been kind to the Hopkins women’s volleyball team, but there was still some unfinished business to take care of: notching their status into the playoffs as definite. They achieved that this past Saturday against the Dickinson Red Devils by completing a sweep at home to earn themselves the number four seed in the Centennial Conference playoffs.
In September the men’s soccer team went through a difficult streak, losing five straight games and closing out the month with a 2-6-1 record. It did not look like things were going to get any easier for the Jays, since only one of their eight remaining opponents had a losing record. The team could have accepted a losing season, but instead with the help of the upperclassmen, came together to fix their season, according to sophomore forward Kenny DeStefano.
The Hopkins men’s cross country team made history at McDaniel this past Saturday, winning its first Centennial Conference title in school history. The Jays, who won the meet with a total of 34 points, had five runners place in the top 10.
Fighting hard to win throughout the entire game, the Hopkins field hockey team fell just short, losing to The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) with a score of 4-2. Held in Ewing, N.J., the ninth-ranked TCNJ started off the game with force. Scoring in the first seven minutes and twice in the first 20 minutes, TCNJ came out with a 3-0 lead. Two of the three goals came from penalty strokes, so Hopkins had to realize its faults and quickly get its game in check.
The women’s Hopkins volleyball team experienced a tough weekend as they battled in the Wild Guisler Invitational. Held in Hunnington, Pa., the Jays fought hard to represent the Black and Blue away from home.
On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Hopkins men’s soccer team suffered a tough loss away against the Washington College (WC) Shoremen. The game was WC’s first home win over the Jays since 1981 and dropped Hopkins to 7-7-2 on the season with a Centennial Conference record of 4-3-1. It also snapped Hopkins’ six game unbeaten streak and essentially made the season finale against the Haverford Fords a must win to secure a playoff berth.
The Hopkins men’s and women’s fencing teams had plenty of successful season opening performances this past weekend at the Temple Open. The tournament was held in Philadelphia, Pa. and saw seven Hopkins fencers place in the top-10 of their respective weapons.
It’s no secret that the Hopkins Football team has a potent offense that can score at will. This past Saturday, the Gettysburg College Bullets found this out the hard way. The Blue Jays tallied up 574 total yards of offense and won their seventh game of the season by a final score of 34-16. The Jays set a school record with five straight games of 500 or more yards of offense. “I honestly didn't know we accumulated that many yards in the last five games, but it certainly boosts our confidence as an offense and strengthens our trust for the game plan,” Senior lineman Bonaddio. “We've been able to build a strong relationship with the coaching staff while also giving extra carries to various young backs, specifically sophomore Brandon Cherry and freshman Stuart Walters, who have been playing great. We've had great support from the receivers along with solid, consistent play from Robbie (Matey). Truthfully, we don't dwell on stats but focus on our next game and prepare to be the best we can be, locking in specifically for practice on Tuesday. On a side note, one of the biggest reasons we have had success this year is the hard work put in by our look team, coming out to practice day in and day out willing to do whatever it takes.”
As the season’s end loomed in the near horizon, the Hopkins field hockey team took to the field against the Gettysburg Bullets this past weekend. On Senior Day at Homewood field, the team looked for an important win to land them a spot in the Centennial Conference Playoffs. Unfortunately, they could not accomplish their goal. With that said, a lack of effort was not the reason.
By now, there are few words that have not been used to describe the Hopkins women’s soccer team.
It began just like any other meet.
The sixth ranked Hopkins women’s soccer team faced off against fellow Centennial Conference opponent Gettysburg over the weekend. Entering the game, the two were tied for first place in the conference. However, it was the Lady Jays who got the best of the Bullets, securing a solid Centennial Conference tournament with a first round bye.
The Hopkins volleyball team notched their fifth Centennial Conference win this past weekend, defeating the Bryn Mawr College Owls. The Lady Jays were able to win the match in straight sets, bringing their overall record to 9-8 and charging up the conference leader board, as they now stand tied with McDaniel at fourth place overall. The Jays were able to total 15 aces on the match, while sophomore Caitlin Callihan led the way with 14 kills to secure a crucial conference victory.
For Hopkins sports teams, there is an expectation of greatness. All of our sports teams expect to be the best, and, this weekend, the women’s soccer team displayed what it takes to win. After bouncing back from the heartbreaking loss at The College of New Jersey and a tie at Haverford, the team was able to find their groove again in Carlisle, Pa. against Dickinson.
Last night was the start of the 2013 World Series, so I thought it would be fun to run through a World Series preview. The matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox is a rematch of the 2004 World Series. Remember, this is when the Red Sox broke their infamous curse, winning their first World Series since the departure of Babe Ruth. Boston swept the series 4-0, but luckily for the Cardinals, it is 2013 and two completely different teams are taking the field.
With the game tied in the second quarter, freshman running back Stuart Walters broke free.
The Hopkins men’s soccer team faced off against the Muhlenberg Mules this past Saturday in Allentown, Pa. The Blue Jays were sitting on a 5-6-2 record (2-2-1 Centennial Conference), while the Mules were sporting a 7-5-1 (2-2-1 Centennial Conference). Despite being the underdog heading into the conference rivalry matchup, the Jays were victorious, sending the Mules to a 3-1 defeat, extending their unbeaten streak to five games in a row.
Hopkins knocked off Centennial Conference foe Bryn Mawr on Saturday, ending their five-game losing streak and getting them back to a .500 conference record of 4-4.
After an exciting three weeks of preseason, the National Hockey League (NHL) has entered the beginning portion of regular season play. Throughout the first two weeks, several analyst’s predictions have come true: the St. Louis Blues and San Jose Sharks have done incredibly well thus far; the Western Conference looks very formidable and the two Stanley cup finalists in Chicago and Boston have continued their winning ways. However, there have been numerous teams currently in the top 10 that have shocked and surprised even the most diehard of hockey fans, players and coaches. With two regular season weeks already concluded, it is time to rank and evaluate the top contenders thus far:
The Hopkins water polo team has had more success than most programs this season. However, like many other good programs, there will always be tough stretches during the course of a long season. Over the weekend, the Jays faced off against two marquee programs: 12th ranked Princeton as well as Bucknell. Game one was against the Tigers from Princeton, and from the start of the first whistle the Tigers were in control. At the conclusion of the first quarter, the clubs were knotted in a tight match, with Princeton leading 3-1.
