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Sophomore pitcher Benji Parkes delivers his pitch during the first game of the Bombers’ doubleheader against Utica College on April 12 at Freeman Field. The Blue and Gold won both games 3–2 and 7–3, respectively.

Blue and Gold prepare for NCAA playoff bid

By Kristen Gowdy, Staff Writer • April 30, 2014
Staff writer Kristen Gowdy explains the challenges the baseball team is facing while preparing for the NCAA Division III playoffs.
Go in-depth to find out what motivates track athlete Harmony Graves to break records, inspire her team and stay true to herself.

Hitting her stride: Junior sprinter has become the Bombers’ No. 1 motivator

By Nick Marcatelli, Staff Writer • April 23, 2014
Staff writer Nick Marcatelli takes a look inside the life of Harmony Graves and how she become a record-breaking sprinter.
Freshman all-around gymnast Alexis Mena soars through the air as she competes in the vault event at the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association Championships on March 21 in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Bomber Roundup 3/19 – 3/25

March 26, 2014
Check out all the Bombers' action from the past week.
From left, junior Anthony Cabrera sizes up freshman Jimmy Kaishian during the wrestling team’s practice March 4 in the Hill Center. Kaishian is one of six Bombers competing in the NCAA Championships from March 14–15.

Wrestling team prepares to send six to Hawkeye State

By Meghan Graham, Staff Writer • March 5, 2014
The wrestling team has six wrestlers qualified for the NCAA Championships in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Senior gymnast balancing rare injury and competitiveness

Senior gymnast balancing rare injury and competitiveness

By Alexis Forde, Contributing Writer • February 26, 2014
Senior gymnast Shilanna Gallo battles rare injury in her final season with the Bombers.
The next Bomber: Varsity coaches share recruiting process

The next Bomber: Varsity coaches share recruiting process

By Mark Warren and Meghan Graham • February 5, 2014
Varsity coaches reflect on their recruiting experiences and the process behind it.
Sophomore Eamonn Gaffney sizes up his opponent from SUNY Cortland during the wrestling team’s meet with the Red Dragons and Wabash College on Jan. 25 in Glazer Arena. The Blue and Gold are 7–3 this season.

Individual wrestlers emphasize the team dynamic

By Meghan Graham, Contributing Writer • January 29, 2014
Bombers wrestling team employs a team-oriented mentality.
From left, freshman wrestler Carlos Toribio grapples with sophomore Jake Buczewski during wrestling practice Dec. 10 in Hill Center.

Freshman wrestler has met early-season expectations

By Megan Graham, Contributing Writer • December 10, 2013
Freshman wrestler has a good beginning to a potential All-American career.
Bomber Roundup 11/22–12/3

Bomber Roundup 11/22–12/3

December 4, 2013
A wrap-up of the Bomber squads games this past week.
Senior quarterback Tom Dempsey drops back to throw the ball during the football team's 23–0 win against Frostburg State University.

Dempsey to keep starting quarterback position

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer • November 7, 2013
The football team will ride with the hot hand, keeping quarterback Tom Dempsey as a starter over senior Phil Neumann.
Junior shortstop Tim Locastro throws out a runner during a 13-inning game against SUNY-Oswego on March 29. Locastro is the second player in as many years to be drafted by a Major League Baseball organization.

Locastro selected in MLB Draft

By Steve Derderian, Assistant Sports Editor • June 11, 2013
During the second day of the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft on Saturday, the Toronto Blue Jays drafted Bombers' shortstop, rising senior Timothy Locastro, as the 385th pick in the 13th round. Locastro is the fourth Bomber in the past five years to be drafted by an MLB team. After the 2012 season, the Oakland…
Junior shortstop Tim Locastro throws out a runner during a 13-inning game against SUNY-Oswego on March 29. Locastro is the second player in as many years to be drafted by a Major League Baseball organization.

Locastro selected in MLB Draft

By Steve Derderian, Assistant Sports Editor • June 10, 2013

During the second day of the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft on Saturday, the Toronto Blue Jays drafted Bombers' shortstop, rising senior Timothy Locastro, in the 13th round and the 385th pick overall. Locastro...

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