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Athlete of the Week: Jimmy Hammer - Men's Basketball

By ZACHERY OLAH | February 19, 2014

Junior Jimmy Hammer, the basketball team’s talented guard has been selected as The News-Letter’s Athlete of the Week for his tremendous play through the beginning portion of the season. Hammer has played a major role in leading Hopkins to a 4-3 overall start against a very tough schedule thus far. He opened the season with one of the best games in the program’s history when he put up an astounding 38 points. The News-Letter caught up with Jimmy to ask him a few questions about how the team plans to stay on track as conference play continues.

Football falls in final seconds to Wesley

By ERICK SUN AND JASON PLUSH | February 19, 2014

In the most highly-anticipated game of the season, the bleachers at Homewood Field were packed with passionate fans as the eighth-ranked Hopkins football team welcomed the Wesley Wolverines in an NCAA first round playoff game. As the Jays took the field, the roaring crowd certainly gave them momentum heading into the critical playoff matchup. In a game that had five lead changes, unbelievable touchdowns and a lot of excitement, the Jays were eliminated from playoff contention as the Wolverines scored a crucial touchdown with 13 seconds to play.

Lady Jays come up just short in Elite 8

By GAURAV VERMA | February 19, 2014

Last week, the sixth ranked Hopkins Blue Jays faced off against the Williams Ephs and the Middlebury Panthers in NCAA tournament action. The Lady Jays triumphed 2-1 in a double overtime clash against #7 Williams in the Sweet Sixteen, but fell to #13 Middlebury in heartbreaking fashion, with the Panthers knocking Hopkins out of tournament play with a last minute goal to win 1-0.

Hammer scores career-high 36

By DAVID RAUBER | December 4, 2013

Hopkins basketball opened up the 2013-2014 season with an impressive win over Moravian, led by a 36-point effort from junior guard Jimmy Hammer.

Lady Jays take four of top five at Regional

By ALEX PICANO | December 4, 2013

It has been a successful weekend for women’s cross country at Hopkins. In the NCAA Regional meet, the Lady Jays had four of the top five finishers, finishing with 26 points overall and a sixth straight regional championship. They also remained the top-ranked team in the nation for the 12th straight week.

Kronick propels Blue Jays into Sweet 16

By STEVE HYLAND | December 4, 2013

There have been a plethora of words used to describe the 2013 Hopkins women’s soccer team. After this past weekend, they can add the word “sweet” to that list. For the sixth straight season, the Blue Jays punched their ticket to the Sweet 16 this past weekend by defeating Brooklyn College 6-0 on Saturday and York College 1-0 on Sunday. The Blue Jays played host to the NCAA regional for a sixth consecutive season.

Women’s Basketball looks for consistent start

By SCOTT SHEEHAN | December 4, 2013

Last season the Hopkins women’s basketball team finished a 16-11 season after being eliminated in the conference semifinals.  Despite losing many of their top players from last year the team is very confident in themselves this year. They were picked fourth in the preseason conference poll, but the team hopes to make it all the way to the NCAA tournament.

Men’s X-Country: NCAA Regional Champs

By RACHEL COOK | December 4, 2013

On Saturday November 16th, the Hopkins men’s cross country team made the Blue Jays athletics history books by becoming the program’s first-ever team to clinch the NCAA Mideast Regional Championship.

W. Volleyball falls in first round of NCAAs

By ZACHERY OLAH | December 4, 2013

As Saturday, November 15 rolled around the corner, the Hopkins volleyball team found themselves in Huntingdon, Pa to face Eastern University in their third straight NCAA appearance. The team knew they had a tough task ahead of them, but because of their ability to overcome all obstacles coupled with an impressive set of performances in the Centennial Conference playoffs, the Lady Jays felt confident.

Wrestling expecting big 2013-14 season

By ALEX PICANO | December 4, 2013

The Hopkins men’s wrestling team competed in a pair of dual meets at Wilkes University’s John Reese Duals on Saturday, Nov. 9. The Blue Jays opened with a 26-15 victory over Oneonta State before getting defeated by Wilkes 28-6. The team’s record is now 2-3 after the split.

Volleyball triumphs for Conference 3-peat

By GAURAV VERMA | December 4, 2013

This past weekend, the Hopkins volleyball team emerged triumphant from the Centennial Conference tournament, upsetting top seeded Franklin and Marshall (F&M) and defeating number three seed Muhlenberg en route to a berth in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. The Lady Jays became the first team in history to win the Centennial Conference Tournament as a number four seed, and have now won the tournament for three straight years.

Athlete of the Week: Nick Campbell

By KYLE GILLEN | December 4, 2013

The Hopkins football team took the Centennial Conference crown once again with a win over Franklin and Marshall this past Saturday. Hopkins has now won the Conference title three years in a row. The team, which is now ranked eighth nationally, will now move on to play against some of the best opponents in Division III during the upcoming NCAA playoffs.

5th place for Water Polo in CWPA Southern

By SCOTT SHEEHAN | December 4, 2013

The Jays water polo team took a 17-8 record into the CWPA Southern Championship this weekend in Annapolis, but they were up against some tough competition with their first game against Navy (who defeated Hopkins 12-8 earlier this season, but lost in Baltimore).

Men’s Basketball 2013–2014 Season Preview

By RACHEL COOK | December 4, 2013

Heading into the 2013-2014 season, head coach Bill Nelson is marking his 28th season with the Jays.  Also returning for the Jays are three All-Centennial Conference selections, three previous starters, and an overall veteran lineup. All told, the team boasts a strong collection of veteran experience and younger players as the Jays look to improve from a 16-10 record last season, which saw the squad finish third in the Centennial Conference Tournament.

500th program win gives Football CC Title

By PAT TRACZYKIEWICZ | December 4, 2013

The Hopkins football team won its fourth straight Centennial Conference Championship this past Saturday with a 45-30 victor over visiting Franklin & Marshall (F&M) College. It also marked the program’s 500th all-time victory.

W. Soccer earns ninth Centennial Conf. Title

By STEVEN HYLAND | December 4, 2013

The Hopkins women’s soccer team captured the first jewel in what they hope will become a national championship crown this past weekend by winning the 2013 Centennial Conference Title. They defeated the Muhlenberg Mules 8-0 on Friday night and defeated Haverford Fords 2-0 on Saturday to win their ninth Centennial Championship in program history.

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