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Athletes voice discontent with volleyball program

Athletes voice discontent with volleyball program

By Jonathan Beck, Sports Editor • November 17, 2015
Former and current players express their concerns toward longtime head coach Janet Donovan regarding the Ithaca College volleyball program.
Sophomore Kayla Gromen prepares to serve the ball during a game on Sept. 5, 2014, at Ben Light Gymnasium.

Volleyball makes roster changes amid coaching controversy

By Reed Keller, Contributing Writer • September 2, 2015
Seven of the 14 returning players on the volleyball team are no longer on the team due to differences with the head coach.
From left, Michelle Manning, sophomore Siobhan Sorensen, junior Benji Parkes and sophomore Holly Niemiec attend the 2015 Empire 8 Summit.

Three student-athletes attend annual Empire 8 Summit

By Kristen Gowdy, Sports Editor • February 4, 2015
Three student-athletes share their experiences from the 2015 Empire 8 Summit.
Sophomore guard Ali Ricchiuti drives to the basket during the women's basketball team's 74–63 win over William Smith College on Nov. 15 at Ben Light Gymnasium.

Roundups 11/12 – 11/18

November 19, 2014
The Ithacan’s sports staff recaps Bomber sports from the past week.
Members of the volleyball team high five during the Bombers’ practice on Aug. 20 in Ben Light Gymnasium. The Blue and Gold are 7–3 to begin the season and 2–2 in home games.

Bombers volleyball team reads book to encourage positivity

By Jonathan Beck, Staff Writer • September 16, 2014
This offseason, the volleyball team read a motivational book to encourage positivity, which has led to strong team play.
From left, sophomore middle and right side Siobhan Sorensen is set up by junior setter and libero Carly Garone during the volleyball team’s game against Cazenovia College as part of the Bomber invitational on Sept. 5 at Ben Light Gymnasium.

Bomber Roundup 9/3-9/7

September 9, 2014
The Ithacan Staff recaps the games of the past week's Bomber action.
From left, junior Sawyer Hitchcock, Dan Craighead ’12 and sophomore Sean Phillips of the men’s cross-country team compete in the Jannette Bonrouhi-Zakiam Memorial Alumni Run on Aug. 30.

Bomber Roundup 8/29 – 8/30

September 2, 2014
The Ithacan Sports staff recaps the Blue and Gold's action from the past week.
Members of the volleyball team huddle up during the Bombers’ practice on Aug. 20 at Ben Light Gymnasium. The team is 3–0 to begin the season.

Ithaca College volleyball team aims for success despite inexperience

By Jonathan Beck, Staff Writer • September 1, 2014
With a team comprised of primarily freshman, the volleyball team hopes to compete in the Empire 8 despite its inexperience.
Fall Sports Preview: Kicking off Ithaca College's next sports season

Fall Sports Preview: Kicking off Ithaca College’s next sports season

August 27, 2014
Get the scoop on all of the Bomber sports teams competing in the fall.
Freshman middle and right side Siobhan Sorensen spikes the ball over the net in a match against Baptist Bible College on Sept. 7.

Rookie fill in for injured starters

By Mark Warren, Staff Writer • September 25, 2013
Multiple injuries have sidelined many starters on the volleyball team forcing freshmen to fill their spots for the time being.
Freshman middle and right side Siobhan Sorensen spikes the ball over the net in a match against Baptist Bible College on Sept. 7.

Rookies fill in for injured starters

By Mark Warren, Staff Writer • September 24, 2013

Shaelynn Schmidt and Siobhan Sorensen stepped onto the court, side by side, for the their first Empire 8 competition on Sept. 20 at Hartwick College. The two wide-eyed freshmen joined their teammates on...

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