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First meet shows potential
Some athletic organizations can attribute most, if not all, of their success to one or two individuals. These select superstars — and there’s no denying they’re out there — are simply so gifted that they can single-handedly carry an otherwise ordinary team to greatness. Kobe Bryant arguably does it year after year for the Los […]
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Women take city rivals to an exciting overtime win
The women’s soccer team overcame a one-goal deficit on two separate occasions this past Saturday at Fauver Stadium, beating cross-town rival St. John Fisher College, 3-2. Senior forward Ellen Coleman scored two goals, including the game-winner in overtime. Read More
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Football breathes easy with first win
The first one is always the toughest. The football team learned that the hard way this past weekend as they took their first win against Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Read More
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Cross country teams finish strong in N.Y. championships
The men’s cross country team continued their hot streak this past weekend at the New York State Collegiate Track Conference cross country championships in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Meanwhile, the women’s team bounced back after a lackluster finish two weeks ago at the annual UR Cross Country Invitational in Genesee Valley Park and finished in fourth. […]
Athlete of the Week
Athlete of the Week
As cliché as it may be, good often comes from bad in life. Such was the case this past weekend for junior Hillary Snyder of the women’s cross country and track and field teams. Before the New York State Collegiate Track Conference Championships, the Fairport, N.Y. native was not in an ideal mental or physical […]
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Head of Charles Tests Women’s Rowing
The women’s rowing team knew what was at stake. They were at one of the most prestigious head regattas in the world. They took the pressure of this once in a season opportunity and used it to their advantage. The Varsity 4 stepped up as they took seventh place at the 46th annual Head of […]
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Men's Soccer down No.11 WashU in OT
Senior midfielder Steve Welles scored an early goal and freshman midfielder Max Fan ended the contest with an overtime score as the UR men’s soccer team, ranked No. 20, took down No. 11 Washington University in St. Louis, 2-1, in a University Athletic Association conference matchup this past Sunday at UR. “WashU was a big […]
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Women’s tennis claims three crowns at New York State Championships
With the end of the fall season on their heels, the women’s tennis team was determined go out with a bang. The New York State Championship proved to be the Yellowjackets’ playground as they took one doubles and two singles titles. Sophomore Frances Tseng played in spectacular fashion on her way to the No. 2 […]
Athlete of the Week
Athlete of the Week
The men’s soccer team is nearing the end of their season but their play is heating up. Senior midfielder Steve Welles is a key part of the Yellowjackets late season charge. The Yellowjackets are looking to get past the Elite 8, which they were unable to do last season. In one of the biggest games […]
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Football tries to find good in tough year
On the surface, it’s hard to look at the football team’s performance this season with great enthusiasm — few could argue that. Winless through five games (including 3 losses in the Liberty League) and slightly over halfway through the regular season, a postseason berth seems unlikely. A Liberty League crown over undefeated St. Lawrence University […]