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Ryan Faulkner ’03, Pat Fitzsimons ’03 and Steve Zieja ’03, Amherst’s all-time scoring leader and the co-Division III New England College Player of the Year in 2003, provided the nucleus of the Jeff team for the past three seasons and must now be replaced. If last year

While most take this time to free themselves from all obligations, the Amherst women’s basketball team plays feverishly in a hot gym, surrounded by sweat and adrenaline. They do endless drills, sprints and foul shots, all with an intense passion. Their drive is unrivaled; they will not be shut

But with the influx of seven first-years and a new head coach on the bench, this year’s installment of Jeffs is fully capable of returning to the playoffs and advancing deep into the postseason. “We have a really wonderful class coming in that is going to add a

In addition, Amherst won the Little Three Championship, sweeping Wesleyan University and Williams College. The optimism surrounding this season’s group should help the Jeffs meet, and even surpass, expectations for the upcoming year. This year’s co-captains, Beau Kretzman ’05 and John McNicholas ’04, bring experience and stability

this weekend she proved again that she’s a runner to be beat. She placed second in the region and her team was number four, no question about it – a Bub’s honor was assured. 22 minutes, seven seconds, ahead of nearly all the pack, Hamill performed when it counted;

Despite the loss of Troy Brown, New England’s best wide receiver, to injury throughout most of the season, the Patriots have looked fully functional on offense. Quarterback Tom Brady has shown tremendous poise and maturity after a slightly disappointing sophomore season. Running backs Kevin Faulk and Antowain Smith have