Player Profile: Hoeksma wins with skill and smiles on the court

Rarer still is the play in which Hoeksma does not have the ball in her hands. In her third year as the team’s setter, the junior standout “is one of the only players [who] plays every minute of every game,” according to senior co-captain Lauren Wong. She has become not only the team leader and top player on the Amherst squad, but has emerged as one of the NESCAC’s brightest stars. “Annie is one of the most talented and versatile volleyball players we’ve ever had at Amherst College,” said Head C

Knerr steps up and field hockey team starts strong

“Carol is such a great fit with our team this year,” said co-captain Molly Jacobs ’04. “At first, I was a little anxious to have a new coach for my senior year, but Carol has stepped up and assumed her new role beautifully.” “It’s only the beginning of the season, but I can definitely say that there’s no one I’d rather have to coach my senior season,” Jacobs continued. “Our team has a lot of potential and I think Carol is absolutely the person to bring it all together.” A passion for the sport