Skidmore 2022 Fall Sports are off to an incredible start, with many teams exceeding expectations and thriving as the midway point of the season approaches. On behalf of Skidmore News, we wanted to give an update on the fall sports teams, as well as sharing an interview with an athlete from each team to give some insight into how our student athletes are approaching the season. We hope you enjoy it!
Read moreGet Excited About the 2022 FIFA World Cup: What to know and Expect from this Year’s Games
Mark your calendars for November 21st — the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup games. The tournament, this year hosted in Qatar, is fast approaching, with the final draw just having taken place on April 1st. Currently, 29 nations have qualified leaving three spots to be filled in June.
Read moreA Semester in Review: Fall 2021 Sports Recap
As winter sports are beginning to pick up again, Skidmore can reminisce on a fall season full of great moments and winning streaks. With some teams making the playoffs and others falling just short of the line, here is a quick recap of the 2021 Fall athletic season for Skidmore’s teams.
Read moreSkidmore's Return To Athletics
Last year, many of us were sent home without knowing when we could return, while others were suspended in a liminal space not knowing what their college experience would look like. When in-person students came back to campus in the fall of 2020, it was a year none of us could have predicted, as our college experience was halted and changed possibly forever. Everyone has stories of how COVID affected their lives, but what was the year like for athletes, never knowing if their seasons could be cancelled due to an outbreak?
Read moreMajor League Baseball Postseason Preview
After a painful 2020 of team quarantines and empty stadiums filled with cardboard cutouts, 2021 was a great year for baseball. From epic trades to record breaking no-hitters, the league seems to be back and better than ever, and it will be exciting to see who makes it to the end. It’s clear as the regular season begins to wind down, that fans are on the edge of their seats to see who will have a shot at the 2021 World Series.
Read moreBasketball and Beyond: Caroline Merguerian on Her Time Playing at Skidmore
Caroline Merguerian 21’ has always been focused on basketball ever since her mom introduced her to the sport in kindergarten. When she was 12, Merguerian was diagnosed with Postural orthostatic tachycardia (POTS) which prevented her from playing for a couple of years. Now a senior on the Skidmore women’s basketball team, Merguerian reflects on her time playing basketball and how her athletics has made her more confident about her future plans.
Read moreAustin Rook Talks SAAC Podcast and Hockey at Skidmore
Starting hockey when he was four years old, Austin Rook ‘22 always considered the sport a big part of his life. After learning how to skate at a local, public skating rink and eventually picking up a stick, Rook started getting more comfortable with the sport. Now a junior on the Skidmore Men’s Hockey team, Rook reflects on his time playing hockey and his role on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
Read moreEmily Hirsch on Changing Her Role On and Off the Field
Even though she considers lacrosse a big part of her life, especially because her dad played throughout his childhood and high school career, Emily Hirsch ‘21 never expected to play at the collegiate level. Now a senior on the Skidmore Women's Lacrosse team, Hirsch reflects on her experience playing at Skidmore and how the pandemic and an injury required a change in her role on the team.
Read moreBobby Stratts on Being a Two Season Athlete
Bobby Stratts ‘22 always thought about playing soccer in college, but because he used to live in the United Kingdom, he knew it would be difficult to get attention from coaches. Stratts also started playing basketball at a young age but didn’t expect to play in college. Being a two-season athlete was not something Stratts had in mind. Now a junior on the Skidmore men’s soccer and basketball team, Stratts reflects on his time playing soccer and basketball at Skidmore.
Read moreLily Feldman on Growing up with Tennis and Her Current Season
Starting tennis at the age of five, Lily Feldman ‘22 has always considered the sport a big part of her life. Although a big part of her life, Feldman didn’t enjoy playing tennis until she was in college. Feldman further explains that she likes college tennis better because it feels like a team sport. Now a junior on the Skidmore’s women’s tennis team, Feldman reflects on her experience with the sport and on playing during a pandemic.
Read moreFun-Sized Hooper’s Dreams Deferred
Jasper Saar ‘24 always planned to play basketball at the college level, and now he’s more motivated than ever. He wants another chance to compete at a high level and hopes his lackluster senior season wasn’t his last. This fall, he plans to walk onto the Men’s basketball team.
Read moreOPINION: Good Fundraiser, Bad Timing
Over the past few weeks, our social media feeds have been flooded with powerful, shocking and motivational news from the Black Lives Matter movement. I had an uneasy feeling in my stomach, however, when I read about the Skidmore College Men’s Lacrosse team fundraiser for Harlem Lacrosse, on Instagram last week.
Read moreThe Sport That Changed Her: Jessica Centore Reflects on Her Basketball Career
Starting basketball as a freshman in high school, Jessica Centore ‘20 always knew she wanted to play sports in college. It wasn’t until she entered high school that she started playing organized ball and became more serious about the sport. Now a senior on the Skidmore Women’s basketball team, Centore reflects on her career playing collegiate basketball and how the sport changed her.
Read moreBig Green Scream Recap: From the Wins, Losses, and Ice Cream Names
Skidmore’s annual Big Green Scream took place this past weekend and featured the men’s and women’s basketball teams playing league-foe Clarkson University in their last home game of the season.
Read moreVIDEO: Highlights From Both Men's Basketball vs Vassar and Women's Basketball vs Union
This video features highlights from both the Skidmore men's basketball game against Vassar College on Jan. 21 and the women's basketball game against Union College on Jan. 25.
Read moreVIDEO: Skidmore Basketball Highlights from 12/06/19
Check out highlights from both the 12/06/19 men’s and women’s basketball games!
Read moreInside the Net with Hockey Goalie, Brandon Kasel
Since he was three, Brandon Kasel ‘20 attended Cornell hockey games with his grandfather. In combination with a family that played hockey, Kasel was destined to play the sport.
Read moreStaying in the Green Zone with Zach Markowitz
For first year rower Zach Markowitz ‘23, crew started out as a way to train for other sports. Now, the first year athlete is ready to be a steady force on the crew team here at Skidmore.
Read moreNo Coach, No Problem: Gina Pryciak’s Journey with Ultimate Frisbee
Yes, you read that right: the women’s team does not have a coach.
Read moreMariah Redler Reflects on Field Hockey Teams' Big Wins and Current Season
An overtime win against Ithaca on Oct. 18 put the Skidmore field hockey team at number one in the Liberty League, setting up their ability to earn the regular season title on Oct. 25. The Thoroughbreds are 11-7 overall and are first seed going into playoffs.
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