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On The Same Page – Winter Sports Preview

By Kaeleigh Banda and Mei Dennison November 7, 2024
Sophomore host Kaeleigh Banda interviews members of The Ithacan's editorial board to get a behind-the-scenes look at the Winter Sports Preview. Banda spoke with junior Sports editor Flynn Hynes, senior assistant Sports editor David Schurter, sophomore assistant Photo editor Lucia Iandolo and first-year Design editor Kaiden Chandler. Edited by sophomore Mei Dennison.
Graduate student Kay Gordon competes on balance beam against SUNY-Cortland on March 3 last season.

Winter sports preview: Gymnastics

By Haley Costello, Staff Writer November 26, 2012
After a season of fierce competition that led to a spot at nationals last year, the Ithaca College Gymnastics team looks to continue its success by developing a team composed primarily of underclassman into a national championship contender. The Bombers finished at 9–4 for the 2011-12 competition season, with a perfect 6–0 home record and…

Winter sports preview: Men’s Basketball

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer November 26, 2012
“Champagne” is the word going around the basketball team this winter. It is not a funny motto. It is a mission statement. The Bombers say “champagne” after a clutch shot, but the word also states their goal: celebrate an Empire 8 Conference championship for the second straight season. The Blue and Gold surprised the conference…
From left, senior Clay Ardoin and junior Rachel Travers compete in meets last season.

Winter sports preview: Men’s and Women’s Track and Field

By Emily Hull, Staff Writer November 26, 2012
Men's Track and Field The men’s track and field team has already begun fall training to prepare to defend their Empire 8 Conference championship. The Bombers excelled last season as the team took second place at the New York State Collegiate Track Championships. Men’s Head Coach Jim Nichols said last season was a solid year…
From left, junior Connor White and junior diver Korie Fackler compete in meets last season.

Winter sports preview: Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving

By Doug Geller, Staff Writer November 26, 2012
Coming off of a state championship season, the Bombers take to the pool with high expectations and their sights set on a repeat. The Blue and Gold have dominated in the pool for the past two years, taking home three state championships between the men’s and women’s teams and tauting several All-Americans and state champions.…
From left, Elmira guard Jessica Zoltowski and junior Jenn Escobido chase down a loose ball during a game last season.

Winter sports preview: Women’s Basketball

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Staff Writer November 26, 2012
After bowing out in the second round of the 2011 NCAA Division III championships, the theme for the women’s basketball team this season is 33 — the number of games it will take to make it to the NCAA Division III finals and accomplish their goal of winning a national championship. Head Coach Dan Raymond…

Winter sports preview: Wrestling

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer November 26, 2012
Even without two national champions from the previous season, the wrestling team is hungry for more success in the 2012-13 season. Bolstered by the NCAA championships won by Seth Ecker '12 and graduate student Jeremy Stierly last spring, the Blue and Gold know they can contend on the national stage. Though the efforts of those…
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