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Sports Preview - Fall 2019

Junior outside hitter Reagan Stone was named Liberty League Player of the Year in 2018, and she will be a major contributor to the Bombers' offense.

Volleyball team aims for the national championship

By Shehanee Fernando, Staff Writer • August 29, 2019
The Ithaca College volleyball team made it to the Elite 8 of the NCAA tournament last year, and hopes to go even further this season.
Senior goalie Savanna Lenker is a captain for the Bombers this season. She earned NFHCA All-Region First Team accolades in 2018 and will be key for the squad on defense.

Field hockey team strives to build a legacy of success

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor • August 29, 2019
The women's field hockey team doubled its wins from 2017 to 2018 and aims to continue developing a pattern of success.
Junior Liza Caldicott and sophomore Dania Bogdanovic were both new to the college's sculling team last season. The team is more experienced this year and aims to be more competitive.

Experienced sculling team focused on individual improvement

By Lauren White, Assistant Sports Editor • August 29, 2019
The women's sculling team plans to emphasize improvement to prepare for the more competitive spring crew season.
Senior running back Isaiah D'Haiti scored eight touchdowns and had 253 rushing yards last season. The Bombers will look to him to finish in the red zone.

Football team strives to go further into the postseason

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer • August 29, 2019
The football team was disappointed in last season despite strong performances and aims to make it to the NCAA tournament this year.
Junior midfielder Gabriella Mihale was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-East Region Third Team in 2018, and she will be a key contributor for the Bombers this season.

Women’s soccer aims to continue last season’s momentum

By Ariel Dowdy and Emily Adams • August 29, 2019
The women's soccer team had one of its best seasons in years in 2018, and the squad will aim to build on that momentum this year.
Senior defender Justinian Michaels will be one of several significant returners for the men's soccer team this season. The team expects that its strong upperclassman leadership will be crucial this season.

Men’s soccer focused on earning an NCAA tournament bid

By Willy Wright, Staff Writer • August 29, 2019
The men's soccer team suffered the disappointment of not being selected to the NCAA tournament in 2018, and it is hungry for redemption.
Senior Sarah Rudge was the Bombers' top finisher at Liberty Leagues last year, and senior Jessica Fritzsch will help lead the team as a captain this season.

Women’s cross-country aims to rebound from last season

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer • August 29, 2019
The women's cross-country team struggled in 2018 and aims to improve on last season's championship performances.
Junior Sam Shapiro and sophomore Danny Jagoe are among a strong group of returning runners for the men's cross-country team

Strong returners will be key for men’s cross-country team

By Tyler Evans, Staff Writer • August 29, 2019
The men's cross-country team returns all five of its top finishers from last season's league championship.
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