By Taylor Viles – Sports Editor
On March 13, the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) opted to cancel the remainder of its spring season. The decision was made to protect student-athletes, fans and other athletic personnel.
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The baseball team jogs back to the dugout after a successful inning in their season opener. Photo by: Taylor Viles
Just when Lasell’s seven spring sports teams were slated to begin playing the bulk of their schedule, everything came crashing down.
By Taylor Viles – 1851 Staff
Coach Billy Uberti works with first basemen Matt Motyka, Charlie Danaher, and Jacob Tarryk during practice prior to opening day. Photo by Taylor Viles.
Lasell prepares for a tough test with many new faces
By Sean Chase – 1851 Staff
After four long years, the Lasers are once again a playoff team, making the quarterfinals of the Greater Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) tournament.
The end of the regular season draws closer for the fall sports teams of Lasell. With playoffs beginning for most teams on Saturday, Nov. 5, the Chronicle breaks down each team’s season to get you ready for the playoff madness. (NOTE: The Men’s Soccer team will receive a full season wrap-up in the upcoming Nov/Dec issue, make sure to check it out.)
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country
By Adam Hallenbeck – Sports Editor
After running all over the Northeast area this season, the men’s and women’s cross country teams look to have a strong finish in the Greater Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) championship race. “This year has been a lot better than the past few years…we have been smart with how we have been training compared to the last two years,” said senior captain Matt Holden. More…
By Adam Hallenbeck & Kaie Quigley – Sports Editor & 1851 Staff
For the first time since 2010, the women’s soccer team has not been the league voted team to beat. According to the GNAC preseason poll, six out of 13 league head coaches believe last year’s winning team— Saint Joseph’s of Maine, will repeat as champions in 2019. This vote comes in spite of the Lasers’ eight conference title wins since 2010.
By Kaie Quigley – 1851 Staff
Photo courtesy of Billy Uberti
Billy Uberti (‘14) returns to the Lasers a seasoned coach, as he anchored first base for the team.
A new yet familiar face is heading the baseball program for the 2019-2020 season— Lasell University alum Billy Uberti. Younger than most of his counterparts by a large margin, Uberti is only 28-years-old as he steps into his first head coaching role.
By Taylor Viles – 1851 Staff
Beauchemin began playing lacrosse at the age of 11, but didn’t transition to goalie until high school. Photo by: Taylor Viles
Coming into his sophomore season, starting lacrosse goalie Alex Beauchemin, 19, is ready to continue the work he began on the field last spring.
