Victory for Swim and Dive at Westfield State
What you should know about Riding
Historic NEWMAC win for XC
Photo courtesy of MHC Athletic Department
BY SHLOKA GIDWANI ’22
The cross country New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) took place on Nov. 3 at Franklin Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The Mount Holyoke College Cross Country team bagged second place at the championship. This is the highest rank for the varsity team since 1992.
Hannah Rieders ’21 and Madeline Rieders ’21 were at the forefront of the team, placing fourth and fifth respectively. The finish was close, with both clocking a time of 22:42.
Lauren Selkin ’23 followed in 16th place with a time of 23:35. Selkin, along with the Rieders twins, was awarded NEWMAC All-Conference Honors. This is the first time since 2015 that cross country have been awarded All-Conference Honors.
Halloween victory for Volleyball
Ice Hockey defeats Dartmouth
Soccer shows pride with rainbow laces
Lyons’ center: weekly recaps
Athletic department hires two game-changers
Mount Holyoke student-athletes receive end of semester honors
1837-2019: A look at Mount Holyoke Athletics through the years
New beginnings for Mount Holyoke basketball and Annika Brooks ’21
BY DEYSCHA SMITH ‘19
Last year, Annika Brooks ’21 spent her time playing pickup basketball with the guys, trying to build her confidence. The sophomore forward from Portland, Maine experienced a difficult rookie season at Wheaton College with little playing time, and knew she needed a change of pace.
Pioneer Valley Roller Derby opens 2019 season with doubleheader at home
BY EMMA COOPER ‘20
On Saturday, April 6, Pioneer Valley Roller Derby (PVRD) opened its 13th annual season with a doubleheader at their home rink in Florence, Massachusetts. First, Western Mass Destruction faced off against Hurt of the Commonwealth, shortly followed by a game between United Front and Monadnock Roller Derby.
