By Taylor Viles – Sports Editor
Following the resignation of former women’s basketball head coach Todd Montana in August, the Athletic Department began their search for a new leader for the program. Because there was no winter season, this process wasn’t rushed and the hiring team aimed to be methodical in their selection.
Continue reading “Kelley Sundberg to lead women’s b-ball”By LJ VP Lafiura – 1851 Staff
When spring sports received clearance to resume playing, it felt like activities around campus were beginning to return to normal. No team has had an easy transition into play, but especially the track & field team. Between finding a venue to play and viable competition, this season will have many challenges.
Continue reading “Hurdles to pass for track and field”By LJ VP Lafiura & Karissa Gaughan – 1851 Staff
Over a year ago, the professional sports world shut down. As the pandemic raged on, sports fans slowly saw professional and collegiate sports return, but without an in-person audience. Many states, including Massachusetts, are now beginning to allow attendance as they see fit.
Continue reading “Cautious attendance at pro-sport events”By Pat Carbone – 1851 Staff
On March 8, the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) released a statement approving the 2021 spring sports season with limited conference play. The news comes after a year-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue reading “GNAC competition is back for spring”By Kaie Quigley & Pat Carbone – Features Editor & 1851 Contributor
The spring sports season is almost back. As players prepare to compete for the first time in almost a year, here are the athletes likely to turn heads:
Continue reading “Six spectacular stand-out Spring athletes”By Taylor Viles and LJ VP LaFiura – Sports Editor and 1851 Contributor
The participation in athletic events at Lasell has been layered in uncertainty over the last year, there’s no denying that. Each time Director of Athletics Kristy Walter thinks she’s close to a successful plan, it’s thrown away and she’s left to start over.
Continue reading “Positive outlook for Spring sports”By Josh Wolmer & Zach Kraft – 1851 Contributors
The Athletics Department added new interim athletic trainer Mari McCarthy after beloved trainer Hilary Turner left in the Fall. McCarthy is extremely excited to be a part of the team and is no stranger to being on campus. She completed her undergraduate and graduate programs through Lasell in the five-year program before becoming employed with the University. Despite fielding offers from other colleges such as Brandeis, McCarthy chose to reunite with her alma mater.
Continue reading “McCarthy returns as new athletic trainer”By Ruth Kehinde – Digital Editor
In an article published on the Lasell athletics website on August 26, it was announced Todd Montana was stepping down as head coach of the women’s basketball team. Montana had roamed the Laser sidelines for the past six years.
Continue reading “Coach’s Corner: Neil Hatem”
