This season, the Wellesley College Volleyball and Field Hockey teams reached the prestigious NEWMAC tournaments, adding to Wellesley’s storied athletic legacy. Led by Head Coach Dorothy Webb, the volleyball team entered as the No. 6 seed but fell 3-1 to No. 3 Smith College, with strong performances from first-years Kate Giang and Else Kunze-Hoeg. The field hockey team made a thrilling postseason run, securing a 4-1 first-round victory over Salve Regina before being defeated in the semifinals by No. 1 Babson College. Both teams enjoyed strong community support throughout the season, with fans, students and alumni showing their school spirit. Their achievements serve as a foundation for future success, with a committed core of returning players and high hopes for the seasons ahead.
So, you’ve decided to take the plunge into the world of fantasy football this year — congratulations, you brave soul! There is one of two reasons why someone from Wellesley would join a league. The...
Before the NBA hit upon the idea of lowering hoops to eight feet, there was a brief, yet unforgettable, experiment that had everyone jumping with either excitement or outrage: the trampoline addition....
Hello, Blue fans! Hopefully the spring semester is treating you well so far. Here is the latest news and highlights from your favorite Wellesley College sports teams.
Basketball
The Blue had...
It's that time of the year again. In the battle of brains versus books, students are gearing up for the ultimate showdown: finals week. As the pressure mounts, so does the search for the perfect study...
The Wellesley News is excited to continue the tradition of featuring a student athlete’s hard work and successes at the end of each month in our 2023-24 publications. For our student athlete of the October,...
The Wellesley News is excited to continue the tradition of featuring a student athlete’s hard work and successes at the end of each month in our 2023-24 publications. For our first student athlete of...
Try to guess the most popular sport in America. American classics such as football or soccer might come to mind. The real answer is pickleball. I know that it doesn’t sound like a real sport, but 4.2...
Snowboarding
On Feb. 10, Team USA’s Chloe Kim won the snowboard halfpipe, her second gold medal after placing first in the same event in Pyeongchang in 2018, making her the first woman to defend an...
Field Hockey
Wellesley Field Hockey closed out their season with a 4-0 loss to MIT on Thursday night in the semifinals of the NEWMAC Championship. To get to the semifinals, the Blue won 2-1 against Smith...
Athlete of the Month features a student-athlete who has demonstrated outstanding success in their sport, honorable contributions to the Wellesley community and strong leadership since their time playing...
