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Junior quarterback Wolfgang Shafer sits on a bench Sept. 16 at Butterfield Stadium. After spending the 2014 season as a backup, he has now filled in as the starter for the Bombers football team and looks to lead the squad in 2015.

Quarterback Wolfgang Shafer leads the pack on and off the field

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer September 16, 2015
After spending the 2014 season as a backup, the junior has now filled in as the starter for the Bombers football team and looks to lead the pack in 2015.
The No. 24–ranked football team host SUNY Brockport on Community Appreciation Day at 1 p.m. Oct. 17 at Butterfield Stadium.

Football team breaks into Top 25 in latest Division III poll

By Jonathan Beck, Sports Editor September 14, 2015

The Ithaca College football team are is now ranked 24th in Division III in the latest D3football.com top 25 poll, released Sept. 14. Following the squad's 38–23 win over Union College on Sept. 5 in...

Senior Sawyer Hitchcock races in the Jannette Bonrouhi-Zakaim Memorial Alumni Run on Aug. 30, 2014, in Ithaca.

Deep men’s cross country team ready for shot at Nationals

By Lauren Murray, Contributing Writer August 27, 2015
The men's cross country team is poised for a huge year on the trails.

Former student-athlete hired as Associate Athletic Director

By Kristen Gowdy, Sports Editor April 27, 2015
Will Rothermel was recently hired as the new Associate Athletic Director for the college.
Junior Clark Stridsberg referees a middle school basketball game during winter break.

Junior qualifies for national refereeing tournament

By Vinica Weiss, Staff Writer April 22, 2015
A former athlete, junior Clark Stridsberg has found an unconventional way to stay involved in sport.
Junior Benji Parkes delivers a pitch with one of the new flat-seam baseballs, implemented by the NCAA this season, during the baseball teams 5–4 loss to the University of Rochester on April 16 at Freeman Field.

Lowered seams on baseballs raise eyebrows for Bombers squad

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer April 21, 2015
The NCAA decided to implement flat-seam baseballs this season to counter declining offensive numbers.

The Hot Stove: Empire 8 Tournament will aid baseball squad

By Steve Derderian, Columnist April 20, 2015
Columnist Steve Derderian argues that the baseball team will benefit in the future from the Empire 8 Tournament.
Junior attack Ally Runyon battles three Nazareth College defenders in the women’s lacrosse team’s 16–6 victory over the Golden Flyers on April 11. Runyon scored three goals in the game.

Roundups: 4/8 – 4/14

By Ithacan Sports Staff, The Ithacan April 15, 2015
The Ithacan sports staff recaps all the Bomber sports action from this week.
Freshman tennis player Jack Melhorn returns a serve in the men’s tennis team’s 9–0 victory over Alfred University on March 22. Melhorn has earned the Bombers’ No. 1 singles spot as a first year.

Tennis squad helps freshman adjust to new country

By Caitie Ihrig, Contributing Writer April 13, 2015
After moving to the U.S. from Thailand, freshman tennis player Jack Melhorn has found a new home.
Senior attacker James Manilla spins to the goal looking to score against Cabrini College March 28 at Higgins Stadium. The Bombers went on to defeat the nationally ranked Cavaliers 9–8.

Roundups: 3/24 – 3/31

By Ithacan Sports Staff, The Ithacan April 1, 2015
The Ithacan sports staff recaps all Bomber sports action from this week.
Junior Taryn Cordani joined the Denver Track Club this past summer to practice running in the high altitude. Cordani also interned with the Wilderness Society while in Denver.

Coaching helps distance runner with track record of success

By Maddison Murnane, Contributing Writer April 1, 2015
After setting her own workouts in high school, freshman distance runner Taryn Cordani has adjusted to her new coaches.
A Valiant Leader

A Valiant Leader

By Kristen Gowdy, Sports Editor March 25, 2015
Head baseball coach George Valesente recently cemented his legacy with his 1,000th win in a Bomber uniform.
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