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Nora Zelko, a 3-year-old with neuroblastoma, practices with her new teammates on the Ithaca College women's field hockey team Aug. 17 after they officially adopted her through the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation.

Field hockey team adopts 3-year-old girl with cancer

By Willy Wright, Staff Writer • September 4, 2019
The Ithaca College women's field hockey team adopted 3-year-old Nora Zelko, who has neuroblastoma, through the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation.
'How IC Sports’: Field hockey’s historical success –– Maddie Keppel

‘How IC Sports’: Field hockey’s historical success –– Maddie Keppel

September 27, 2018

“In this week’s edition of “How IC Sports,” Cal Dymowski and Kaitlin Maniscalo are joined by senior Maddie Keppel, midfielder and back defender, to talk about the team’s unprecedented success,...

Senior midfielder Amanda Schell looks to protect the ball from freshman midfielder Jenna Croce of SUNY Brockport from reaching in. The Bombers defeated the Golden Eagles 6–2 at Higgins Stadium.

Field hockey defeats SUNY Brockport 6–2 at Higgins Stadium

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer • October 29, 2017
In its final game of the 2017 season, the field hockey team defeated SUNY Brockport Oct. 20 by the score of 6–2.
Prior to a game, members of the field hockey team wrote “hard work” on their wrists because head coach Kaitlyn Wahila pushes them to work as hard as they can. Prior to all games, the team writes a different phrase.

Field hockey writes words of wisdom for inspiration

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer • October 25, 2017
The field hockey team before every game writes a word or phrase on their arms to motivate and inspire their teammates for games.
From left, Grace Kelly, junior outside hitter for St. Lawrence, prepares to receive the spike from Reagan Stone, Ithaca College freshman middle hitter. The Bombers defeated the Saints. 3–0 Oct. 6 at Ben Light Gymnasium.

Weekend preview: South Hill squad looks to stay hot

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer • October 13, 2017
As fall break is approaching, the Ithaca College fall teams look to stay hot at home and on the road.
Freshman striker Arleigh Rodgers prepares to hit the ball during the Bombers' game Sept. 13 against Hartwick College at Higgins Stadium. The Bombers defeated the Hawks 3–1.

Underclassmen look to strive for field hockey team

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer • October 11, 2017
The field hockey team's underclassmen are looking to and already making an impact this season and for seasons to come.
Junior midfielder Nathan Schoen has control of the ball while freshman midfielder Drew Cohn blocks senior defenseman Hunter Critchlow of Hobart from getting to Schoen. The Bombers lost to the Statesmen 3–0 Oct. 4.

Weekend preview: Bombers kick off October competition

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer • October 6, 2017
As the first weekend of October rolls around, Ithaca College's fall teams are gearing up for Liberty League games on the road.
senior midfielder Amanda Schell looks to pass the ball while sophomore midfielder and back Hannah Burchell of SUNY Cortland looks to see what Schell does with the ball. The Bombers lost to SUNY Cortland 3–0 at Higgins Stadium Oct. 1.

SUNY Cortland shuts out IC field hockey 3–0 at home

By Max Prestwich, Staff Writer • October 3, 2017
After coming off a win against St. Lawrence Sept. 30, the Ithaca College field hockey team was shut out by SUNY Cortland 3–0 on Oct. 1.
Junior midfielder and striker Marykate Siegel has the ball while trying to avoid senior midfielder Katie Carroll of Elmira College. The Bombers defeated the Soaring Eagles Sept. 27 5–0 at Higgins Stadium.

Weekend preview: The Blue and Gold face off at home

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer • September 29, 2017
Many of Ithaca College's fall teams are opening up the month of October in Ithaca for their respective games against Liberty League opponents.
Sophomore striker Brooke Novello looks to take control of the ball from sophomore midfielder Emily Selbert of Elmira College. The Bombers shut out the Soaring Eagles 5–0.

Field hockey shuts out Elmira College 5–0 at home

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer • September 28, 2017
After its loss to Union College Sept. 23, the field hockey team bounced back with a shut out win over Elmira College winning by the score of 5–0.
From left, junior pitcher Matt Eiel, senior second baseman Nick Skerpon, senior pitcher Tyler Hill and junior first baseman Jackson Smith participated in the Dave Clark Foundation Dream and Do Day on Sept. 9.

Athletes participate in various community service events

By Tyler Evans, Contributing Writer • September 27, 2017
Athletes have worked with organizations locally and nationally to give back to the Ithaca community and have done a lot with cancer organizations.
Field hockey winning streak snapped by Union College

Field hockey winning streak snapped by Union College

By Max Prestwich, Staff Writer • September 24, 2017
The field hockey team lost to Union College on the road by the score of 3–1. The Dutchwomen snapped the Bombers three-game winning streak.
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