Tag: spring sports

Baseball and softball programs make trip to sunshine state

By Kaie Quigley & LJ VP LaFiura – Co-Editor-in-Chief & 1851 Contributor

  • Members of the baseball team line the dugout fence to cheer on their teammates. Photo by Beth Rioles
  • First-year first-baseman Tyler DiNezza makes contact with a pitch in their win against Defiance College. Photo by Beth Rioles
  • Graduate pitcher Chris O’Connor winds up on the mound to deliver a pitch in one of his outings. Photo by Beth Rioles
  • Sophomore pitcher/first-baseman Eryn Sheeley poses with her parents after one of their games. Photo courtesy by Eryn Sheeley
  • First-year pitcher Meghan Theall gets ready to fire a pitch towards an opposing batter. Photo courtesy of Ally Kirck
  • First-baseman Angelena Piers gets in ready position as a pitch is thrown. Photo courtesy of Ally Kirck

Prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and the slew of regulations that followed, the baseball and softball programs traditionally would fundraise through events at Boston College and Gillette Stadium to fund team trips to Florida over spring break. These annual trips returned this spring after a two-year hiatus, due to the relaxation of COVID protocols both on campus and nationwide.

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Women’s Lax drops season opener to Colby-Sawyer

By Zack Laware – 1851 Contributor

  • Senior Sydney Brady gets vocal on defense for the Lasers.
  • Sophomore Teresa Kessner carries the ball through midfield.
  • Seniors Sophia Gadsden and Courtney Sobolewski celebrate after a Gadsden goal.
  • The Lasell Women’s Lacrosse team huddled during their first regular season and GNAC game on Wednesday.

All photos by Joe Giacco

The women’s lacrosse team suffered a 15-8 defeat against Colby-Sawyer College at Grellier Field on Wednesday in their first conference matchup of the season. Senior attack Sophia Gadsden and senior midfielder Sydney Brady led the way for the Lasers. Gadsden had three goals and one assist and Brady scored twice on the day.

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Hurdles to pass for track and field

By LJ VP Lafiura – 1851 Staff

The sprinters train on Taylor Field ahead of their upcoming season.
Photo by LP VP Lafiura

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.

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Positive outlook for Spring sports

By Taylor Viles and LJ VP LaFiura – Sports Editor and 1851 Contributor

Men’s volleyball practices Friday afternoon as they prepare for the season.
Photo by Taylor Viles

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.

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McCarthy returns as new athletic trainer

By Josh Wolmer & Zach Kraft – 1851 Contributors

Mari McCarthy is ready to put her skills to work once the Spring season begins.
Photo courtesy of Mari McCarthy

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. 

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Twelve athletes return for fifth-year eligibility

By Taylor Viles & Josh Wolmer – Sports Editor & 1851 Contributor

Joe Sullivan back behind the dish for the Lasers for a split-squad scrimmage.
Photo by Taylor Viles.

With the decision to cancel collegiate sports in the spring due to COVID-19, another decision followed shortly after; allowing every athlete affected by the season’s cancelation another year of eligibility.

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