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Despite depleted ranks, Jeffs take Twinbrook Invitational by storm

The most interesting part of the race was the course, which Coach Erik Nedeau described as, “a mix of grass, hills, trails and woods, which combine to make an ideal cross country course that proved to be quite challenging.” The course, while quite scenic, was also rather confusing. The top

Women's soccer leaves Bowdoin stunned

The victories at home over previously undefeated Bowdoin and a solid Springfield squad marked Amherst’s most consistent and intense performances yet. Tri-captain Jenny Rossman ’04 called the week “a turning point in our season.” Amherst took an early 1-0 lead over Bowdoin with a Harmeling goal at

Golf

When the rain began, Amherst’s 312 propelled it to a second-place showing, six strokes ahead of archrival Williams College but one stroke behind Hamilton. Sean Jules ’07 paced the Jeffs (35-41-76) and was third individually. Jules cited the importance of having played Taconic Golf Course the

Rilla proves himself at ITA Championships

Rilla received a first-round bye, which enabled him to play his first match in the second round against Jon Bram from Tufts University. After defeating Bram, he went on to the quarterfinals, where he beat Williams College’s Jeff Kivitz. It took Rilla no more than two sets in

Holt leads tennis team to solid showing at ITA

The star performer for Amherst this weekend was junior Rachel Holt. Holt, who was the event’s defending champion, made her way through a very challenging draw before finally succumbing to top-seed Diana Goldman of Trinity College, 3-6, 6-1 (10-3). Holt’s match against Goldman came

Football shuts out Bowdoin 21-0, remains unscored upon

Quad-captain Fletcher Ladd ’04 once again led the Jeffs’ offensive attack with a game-high 138 rushing yards on just 20 carries. Ladd’s performance put him over the 2,000-yard mark for his career. Quarterback Marsh Moseley ’05 registered yet another quality start, as the Jeffs’ signal-

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