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  • Ruth pitches shutout in series win over Stevenson; Jays fall 0-2 in Arcadia DH

    Ruth pitches shutout in series win over Stevenson; Jays fall 0-2 in Arcadia DH

    Coming off two games which were postponed due to weather conditions, the Elizabethtown College baseball team played their first game in a week when taking on Stevenson University at home Friday. Senior Matt Ruth put on quite a performance as he pitched his first complete game of his career. Ruth allowed six hits through nine

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  • Lacrosse unable to upset another ranked opponent, fall to Amherst

    Lacrosse unable to upset another ranked opponent, fall to Amherst

    The Elizabethtown College women’s lacrosse team took on Amherst College last Thursday, March 21. Unfortunately, they did not maintain the lead against the No. 12 team from Massachusetts. The game ended with the score in favor of Amherst, 18-8. The game started off well for Etown, setting a tone with junior Michele Grosso scoring her

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  • Softball sweeps Widener Pride 3-2, 5-1

    Softball sweeps Widener Pride 3-2, 5-1

    This past weekend was exciting for Coach Kathy Staib and the Elizabethtown College softball team as the season continued with games against Stevenson University and Widener University on the Jays’ home field, resulting in two losses and two wins. The Jays were victorious in the first game with an ending score of 3-2. After the

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  • All-American Niedermayer explains secret to jumping success

    All-American Niedermayer explains secret to jumping success

    After clicking on senior track and field athlete Jenna Niedermayer’s roster post, a huge list fills the screen. Below the complete listing of her personal bests for each indoor and outdoor season are Niedermayer’s multiple accomplishments as a competitor at Elizabethtown College. Arguably the Blue Jays’ most decorated and accomplished jumper, Niedermayer’s accolades hit a

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  • Softball performs well over break

    Softball performs well over break

    Elizabethtown College’s softball team kicked off its season with a conference doubleheader against Hood College. The team then traveled to Florida for spring break where they faced many opponents. The Blue Jays traveled to Hood and fell to the Blazers 4-1 in the first game and 8-6 in the second. In game two, Etown was

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  • Women’s lax upsets 13th-ranked Catholic, falls to Washington College

    Women’s lax upsets 13th-ranked Catholic, falls to Washington College

    Coming off a strong overtime victory against 13th-ranked Catholic University, Elizabethtown College’s women’s lacrosse team suffered a tough loss to Washington College, 15-10. Sophomore Andrea Russo and senior Becky Porter both scored hat tricks for the Jays. Through snow and sleet, Etownshowed resilience and victory against Catholic at Wolf Field on Saturday, March 16. The

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  • Team serves children over break

    Team serves children over break

    Over spring break, the women’s soccer team traveled to Guanacaste, Costa Rica to not only work on their soccer skills, but also to work with elementary school children from the school Escuela de Portegolpe. The Blue Jays played soccer with the kids in addition to donating soccer balls and school supplies. The Lancaster Youth Soccer

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  • Reith, Meaney earn All-American status

    The Blue Jays’ wrestling season officially came to an end this past weekend as five Elizabethtown College wrestlers competed at the NCAA Division III Championships in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Before the national championship, the Blue Jays had a stellar performance at the NCAA Division III Mideast Regional Championships in Ada, Ohio on Saturday, March 2.

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  • Tennis falters against Mary Washington

    The Elizabethtown College women’s tennis team travelled to Mary Washington University on March 16 hoping to keep an undefeated title, but lost the match 8-1. Senior Allison Burkhardt was the only team member to win her three-set singles match. Mary Washington’s Cassie Bownman beat Burkhardt in the first set 6-0, but Burkhardt made a strong

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