By Megan Palumbo, Mackenzie Dineen, Adam Hallenbeck & Robby Rowe – Co-Editor-in-Chief & 1851 Staff
Category Archives: Sports
Men’s volleyball digs a steady record Reply
By Megan Palumbo & Brian Cohen – Co-Editor-in-Chief & 1851 Staff
The men’s volleyball team is coming off of two consecutive conference wins the week of March 18. The Lasers clinched a 3-2 win on Tuesday, March 19 in the fifth match against Johnson & Wales University ( JWU). On Thursday, March 21, they took down Colby-Sawyer 3-0, sweeping. The Lasers have been on the move with a 12-12 overall record.
Stop the silence against domestic violence Reply
Men’s volleyball and lacrosse teams hosted conference games in honor of the annual White Ribbon Campaign collaboration with Professor Karin Raye.
Does game attendance affect athletics? Reply
Casey DiBari & Virginia Bry – Opinion Editor & Virginia Bry
Lasell fans support men’s basketball play Dean College from the balcony above. Photo by Megan Palumbo.
Despite being a school heavily involved with sports, there seems to be an issue that plagues the school’s athletics: the attendance rate of students at home games.
While Lasers have a number of loyal fans who come to almost every game, they do not seem to bring in the bigger crowds one might expect. This brings the question on how much attendance impacts our athletes during their games.
Newton North native finds her niche Reply
Adam Hallenback – 1851 Staff
Amanda Ortiz goes for a jump ball to start the game versus Regis College on Jan. 19. Photo courtesy of Corinne Ciraldo.
From the moment she could walk, junior Amanda Ortiz knew that basketball and she could change the world. It was only a matter of time until she figured out how she would do it.
“Ever since I was little, my mom would tell me that I always had a ball in my hand,” Ortiz said.
Men’s basketball battles to the bitter end Reply
Brian Cohen – 1851 Staff
Stefan Masciarelli made his 1,000 career
point during a free throw on Feb. 7 against Tufts University. Photo courtesy of Corinne Ciraldo.
Heading into the last week of the regular season, the men’s basketball team looks to finish off strong. The team posted a 7-19 overall record and 5-6 in GNAC play. The regular season wrapped up Saturday, Feb. 16 at Anna Maria College. The team triumphed over the Amcats 89-75, giving them a spot in the GNAC Quarterfinals on Feb. 19.
Fall athletes recognized for greatness Reply
Fourteen Lasers were honored for their athleticism and major contributions to the GNAC and beyond. All photos by Andrew Modugno.
GNAC Rookie of the Year & All-GNAC 2nd Team Kiana Perez; women’s volleyball.
Google Cloud Academic All-District Team Connor Wall; men’s soccer.
All-GNAC 3rd Team Korynne Provenzano; women’s soccer
All-GNAC 2nd Team Olivia Addington; women’s volleyball.
All-GNAC 1st Team & All-New England 2nd team Carly Zdanek; women’s soccer
All-GNAC 2nd Team Morgan Pinksten; women’s soccer
All-GNAC 1st Team Erika Badger; women’s soccer
All-GNAC 1st Team Cailin Flannery; field hockey
All-GNAC 2nd Team Megan Horrigan; field hockey
All-GNAC 1st Team & All-New England 3rd team Sabrina Morais; women’s soccer.
All-GNAC 2nd Team Sofia Rodriguez; field hockey
All-GNAC 1st Team Mindy Esposito; field hockey
All-GNAC 1st Team Sam Taylor; field hockey
All-GNAC 1st Team Julia Franzik; field hockey
Winter forecast: a storm of sports approaching Reply
By Brian McLoughlin & Brian Cohen – Sports Editor & 1851 Staff
The men’s basketball team after a thrilling 72-71 victory over Regis College. Photo by Andrew Modugno.
Men’s Basketball
Men’s basketball opens up the 2018- 19 campaign with three games in five days beginning on the road at Fitchburg State on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 12:00 p.m. Two days later, the Lasers will host Regis a non-conference home opener at 7:00 p.m. Hopping back out of conference action, the Lasers host 2017 National Champion Babson on Wednesday, Nov. 14.
