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(02/26/09 12:00am)
Author: [no author name found] To the Editor:We are writing on behalf of the Middlebury women's squash team. Our team competed in Nationals at Harvard on Feb. 13-15, topping off one of our most successful seasons in over a decade. We were disappointed that the sum of our achievements this year did not receive more than a passing mention in a recent edition of The Middlebury Campus.Here's what The Campus missed in its reporting: The women's squash team finished #13 in the nation, which includes all Division I and III schools. Over the weekend of February 13-15, we faced #12 Bowdoin, losing 6-3; and then proceeded to beat #16 GWU 8-1 and #14 Bates 6-3, in the finals of the consolation. Nationals is organized according to divisions. The A Division includes the #1-8 teams in the nation (Princeton, Penn, Trinity, Harvard, Yale, Cornell, Stanford, and Williams); the B Division includes the #9-16 teams (Brown, Dartmouth, Mt. Holyoke, Bowdoin, Middlebury, Bates, Hamilton, GWU); and so on. What many people may not realize is that all of these divisions are connected and any team is capable of being a part of any division. There are a total of 37 teams in the nation-and we went from being #18 last year to #13. That jump in the rankings is a newsworthy achievement.Not only did we vastly improve our national standing this year, but we also set a new record for the number of wins in one season in the history of Middlebury Women's Squash. We expected that these achievements might have received more than a perfunctory blurb in The Campus. Instead of a profile of our successful season, the Campus chose to publish a feature on "The art of the zamboni master," while our accomplishments were reduced to a sports briefs item.This is not the first time The Campus has overlooked the squash program. The paper did not send photographers to our home matches against Hamilton, Williams, and Dartmouth. Given that Middlebury rarely hosts Ivy League schools for athletic events, we were surprised at this glaring editorial oversight.While we recognize that Middlebury's athletics program is not limited to the men's and women's squash teams, and that the school is host to a diverse array of athletes, we hope the squash program will receive more equitable coverage from The Middlebury Campus going forward.Respectfully,Tri-captains Sally Hatfield '09, Caroline Woodworth '09 and Brooke Farquhar '08.5
(02/26/09 12:00am)
Author: Andrew Deloach The Middlebury women's hockey team secured two more wins last weekend to finish the regular season with a 16-3-4 record. On Friday, Feb. 20, the women defeated Wesleyan (2-21-1) by a score of 7-2. The Panthers kept up their impressive skating as they ousted Hamilton (9-13-2) on Saturday with a 4-1 final. The Middlebury women continue to hassle opposing goalies. Friday night's victim was Wesleyan's Rachel Stemerman. She faced an offensive barrage that has been a trademark of the Panthers this season. Friday was no different as Middlebury outshot the Cardinals 48-11. On the season, the Panthers have outshot their opponents 855-471. Julia Ireland '11 began the scoring by dumping in a loose puck in front of the net with 5 minutes remaining in the first period. Molly Vitt '09 added a goal with 22 seconds left in the first by assisting a shot fired by Nora Bergman '11. In the second period, Middlebury extended the lead to 3-0 when Anna McNally '11 netted her ninth goal of the season. Not to be outdone, senior Erika Nakamura scored her ninth goal of the season just 53 seconds later, increasing the lead to 4-0. As the period wound down, Wesleyan got back into the game with a goal from Sena Ito, followed by another from Molly Friedman. The period came to a close with the Cardinals trailing by a 4-2 margin. That was as close as the Cardinals would come, as Middlebury took over in the third period. Maggie Melberg '12 scored three minutes into the period. Heather McCormack '10 scored another insurance goal for the Panthers late in the period. Nakamura concluded the scoring with a power play goal to send the Cardinals home with a 7-2 loss. On Saturday, Middlebury concluded their regular season on a high note with 4-1 win over Hamilton. The Panthers continued to control games with their high powered offense, tough defense and solid goalkeeping that have been cornerstones of their success this season. As usual, the woman terrorized the opposing goaltender, out-shooting Hamilton 47-8.For the second game in a row, the Panthers scored with just seconds remaining in the first period. McCormack put Middlebury in the lead with a short handed goal with 18 seconds left in the first off of a great pass from Ashley Bairos '10. In the second period, the Panthers controlled play from start to finish, only allowing the Continentals one shot while firing 20 of their own. Ireland scored a goal to increase the lead to 2-0. Just 12 seconds later, Vitt netted a loose puck to give the Panthers a 3-0 advantage.In the third period, Grave Waters '12 added an insurance goal to increase the lead to 4-0. The Continentals were finally able to get a puck in the net when Stephanie Miguel scored her 21st goal of the season late in the game. But Hamilton was unable to pick up any more goals and the game ended with a 4-1 final score. "We made a lot of changes this past week in practice, but the team adapted well and we had a successful weekend," said Bairos. "Most of all, [the wins] were a great way to end the regular season for our four seniors. Postseason is always exciting for us and I think it has definitely reenergized our team and will help fuel us for these next few weeks." "It was a solid weekend," added Ireland.The Panthers begin the NESCAC tournament as the number two seed and will host Williams (8-15-1) this Saturday at 4:00 pm in Kenyon Arena.
(02/19/09 12:00am)
Author: Brian Sirkia The Middlebury women's basketball team saw their postseason hopes come to an end after splitting the weekend's games. The team hosted Trinity and Amherst on Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14, respectively. The squad wound up coming away with a 65-54 win against Trinity and a 71-49 loss against Amherst. Middlebury finishes their season with a record of 8-15 overall and 2-7 in NESCAC play.The Friday night contest was a big win for the Middlebury women as they managed to keep their playoff hopes alive. Trinity started strong with a 10-2 lead, but the Panthers replied with a 10-2 run of their own, led by Elissa Goeke '12 and co-captain Emily Johnson '09, who each had five points during the spurt. The Panthers maintained this momentum and finished the half with a 31-21 lead. The second half was characterized by Middlebury dominance, as the Panthers maintained the lead throughout the remainder of the game, not allowing Trinity to draw closer than nine points. They flexed their defensive muscle by holding Trinity to 27-percent shooting and dominating the defensive glass 35-22. They also had a solid night from the free throw line, going 7-9 in the final minutes to clinch the 11-point win.Lauren Sanchez '11 led the way for the Panthers with a career-high 20 points, team-high nine rebounds, and by going 12-13 from the line. Johnson also had a strong performance with 18 points and Kaitlyn Fallon '10 tallied 11. Trinity's leaders were juniors Claire Arnstein with 14 points and Christine Card with 14 points and a game-high 13 rebounds. The win for Middlebury gave them a chance at a playoff spot, but a victory against a tough Amherst team was necessary for the Panthers to make it into the postseason.Despite being underdogs in Saturday's game, Middlebury came out strong and managed to stay within five points with 5:21 left in the first half. From there the Lord Jeffs showed that they deserved their impressive 23-1 overall record by taking a 35-18 lead at the half. With the end of their season in sight, the Panthers battled throughout the rest of the game and scored 31 points to the Jeffs' 36 in the second half. Despite a strong showing in the second half, the 17-point halftime deficit proved to be too much for the Panthers to overcome."Amherst is a very good team," said Johnson. "They worked the ball inside out extremely well and made it very difficult for us defensively. I think we did a better job in the second half of being patient with our offense and we were more effective at getting the ball inside and getting to the foul line."Lauren Sanchez had another great performance with 19 points to lead Middlebury. Co-captain Ashley Barron '09 finished her career with a total of 752 points. Emily Johnson also finished her career on Saturday, adding nine points in the game and ending her career with 977 points. "The loss obviously put an end to our season," added Johnson, "but the exciting win the night before made my senior weekend very special."
(02/12/09 12:00am)
Author: [no author name found] Relationship WorkshopFeb. 12, 6:30 p.m.The One-World Literary Project will be hosting local author Greg Krech's presentation, "Cultivating a Sense of Gratitude in Relationships: Lessons from Japanese Psychology, or How to Appreciate Your Partner Without Trying to Fix Them." The progam will explore a Japanese approach to self-reflection, naikan, and how it may be used to encourage a greater sense of appreciation of one's self and one's partner. Call 453-4247 for more information or visit the Lawrence Memorial Library in Bristol.Mark Twain and Racism LectureFeb. 12, 7:30 p.m.The Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society house on Cross Street in Middlebury will be hosting author Ron Powers. Powers' lecture, entitled, "To Sing with Them in Heaven or Scorch with Them in Hell: on the Question of Mark Twain's Racism" is the first part in a three part lecture series celebratingBlack History Month. Global Warming Film in StarksboroFeb. 13, 7 p.m.Starksboro Public Library, along with the Starksboro Energy Committee, will be presenting the first of a series of energy-related films. This series shows how businesses, local governments and citizens aretaking action to reduce carbon emissions. For info, call 453-3732.Patty Larkin Concert Feb. 13, 7 p.m.The After Dark music series will be featuring contemporary singer/songwriter Patty Larkin at the United Methodist Church in Middlebury. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at Main Street Stationary, or the Middlebury Inn. Call 388-0216 for more info.Sweethearts BallFeb. 14, 8 p.m. - midnightThe Orwell Fire Department is presenting its 46th annual Sweethearts Ball at the American Legion in Middlebury. Tickets are$8 per person or $15 per couple. Come celebrate Valentine's Day with a night of music and dancing.
(02/12/09 12:00am)
Author: Andrew Deloach The Middlebury women's hockey team split a pair of non-conference games last weekend to settle their record at 12-2-2. On Feb. 7, the Panthers took on Buffalo State (2-13-4) and won handily by a final score of 5-1, extending their unbeaten streak to 10 games. But the next day, head coach Bill Mandigo saw that streak snapped as Middlebury lost 4-2 to host Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) (17-2-2). This impressive win for the Tigers came just one day after defeating Amherst (14-4-0), who currently sits atop the NESCAC standings. Annemarie Cellino '09 and Anna McNally '11 both had impressive games for the Panthers in the 5-1 victory over Buffalo State. The duo combined for two goals and four assists while leading the charge against the Bengals. Skaters Grace Walters '12, Ashley Bairos '10 and Molly West '10 also added to the mix, each netting a goal. The game was close early on as Buffalo State tied the match at 1-1 halfway through the first period. Middlebury quickly fired back moments later to retake the lead as Bairos netted her fourth goal of the season. That goal proved to be the game-winner as the Bengals could not keep up with the Panthers' excellent play. After adding a goal in the second, the women scored twice more in the third period to put the game away. The women continued to dominate the game on the offensive end, firing 30 shots on goal and converting two of four power plays. At the other end of the ice, the Panthers allowed only seven shots and one goal on five power plays. Unfortunately, they were unable to continue their winning ways on Sunday afternoon. RIT jumped out to an early lead by scoring just one minute into the opening period. Sarah Dagg got her 15th goal of the season as she tapped a rebound after a shot was deflected by goaltender Lexi Bloom '11. The Tigers added to their lead later on in the first when Missy Hall's slapshot was just out of Bloom's reach and landed in the back of the net. Middlebury was quick to answer back, however, and cut the lead to one later on in the first period. After turning the puck over in the neutral zone, the Panthers had a 2-on-1, and Heather McCormack '10 had a rebound goal of her own after Grant's shot was deflected by the RIT goalie. The Tigers continued to skate well and increased the lead to 3-1 with 3:57 left in the second period when Kylie Mazzetta '11 netted her 10th goal of the season. But Nora Bergman '11 got Middlebury back on the board later in the second with a power-play goal. Trailing 3-2 late in the third period, Middlebury began to pour it on offensively. The team fired 13 shots on goal, including a blast from just outside the crease by Grace Waters '12 with 1:55 left in the game. RIT goaltender Sandra Grant proved up to the challenge, though, saving all 13 shots in the third, and 30 on the afternoon. The Panthers pulled their goalie late in the game but were unable to capitalize with the extra skater. RIT added an empty net goal to put the game away at 4-2. The Tigers continue to play impressively against top teams, improving their record to 3-2-1 against teams ranked in the top 25 in the nation. "We need to get back on track after this last game and step it up against Williams and Amherst this week," said Bairos. The team has already beaten Williams but suffered a tough loss to the number-one ranked Amherst squad earlier in the season, so the Panthers are looking for a big win this coming Saturday.
(02/12/09 12:00am)
Author: Brian Sirkia The Panther women dropped two games on the road this weekend at Bowdoin and Colby. Now with five consecutive losses, the Panthers have fallen to 1-6 in NESCAC play and 7-13 overall. In the Bowdoin contest, despite starting strong and having two players in double figures, the Panther women were unable to crack Bowdoin's tough perimeter defense and precise shooting in Friday's 76-50 loss. Lauren Sanchez '11, the Panthers' sophomore guard from Seattle, scored seven points early on to give the Panthers a 13-9 lead after just 5:30 of playing time. Bowdoin responded with two three-point plays to take the lead and showed no signs of slowing down. After leading 41-29 at the half, the Polar Bears came out on a 10-0 run and led by as many as 29 points on their way to a 26-point win. Bowdoin was tough on both ends of the court and was able to score 33 points on 23 Middlebury turnovers. For Bowdoin, junior Alexa Kaubris had a team-high 15 points, with two more Bowdoin players scoring in double figures. The Polar Bears displayed their strong passing and defense by having assists on 21 of their 29 baskets and forcing 23 turnovers.For Middlebury, Sanchez finished with a team-high 15 points, while guard Alana Wall '10 had a great game off the bench with 14 points. "When we are not shooting well from the perimeter, we need to work the ball inside to our post players a lot more," said co-captain Ashley Barron '09 about the loss. "This, in turn, will create space and also opportunities to kick the ball back out to the guards and make the opposing defense move."Clearly taking pride in Middlebury's defensive play, Barron said that the team plays, "very tenacious defense, and it is hard to keep that up for 40 minutes when you play a team like Bowdoin that shot almost 50 percent from the floor." On Feb. 7, Middlebury came up against a hot Mules team in Colby's home court. Colby prevailed 62-45, utilizing their defensive strength to beat Midd. Colby came out strong and took an early lead. With 15:12 to play Middlebury battled back to within two after Sanchez sank two free throws. Colby then continued their tough play and continuously pulled away. Middlebury would come as close as 11 points down en route to a 17-point loss. Colby blocked nine shots and held Middlebury to 14 for 57 from the floor.High scorers for Colby were senior Julianne Kowalski with game-highs of 18 points and 12 rebounds, junior Alison Cappelloni with 11 points and 10 rebounds, and first-year Rachael Mack kicking in with 12 points, eight rebounds, five blocked shots, two assists and two steals.Lauren Sanchez was again the high-scorer for the Panthers with 13 points, five rebounds and three steals, with Emily Johnson '09 contributing seven points and three assists and Kaitlyn Fallon '10 rounding out the high-scorers with six points and five rebounds.After two tough games, Barron and the rest of the Panther women are looking toward the future. "I'm very confident that we are mentally and physically ready to defend our home court this coming weekend against Amherst and Trinity," said Barron.
(01/22/09 12:00am)
Author: Peter Baumann Despite not yet having strung together 60 minutes of perfect hockey, the Middlebury men's hockey team emerged from a crucial week of NESCAC play atop the conference with a NESCAC/ECAC record of 7-1-1 and an overall record of 10-2-1.A 4-4 tie against the upstart Williams Ephs on Tuesday, Jan. 13, followed by 5-2 and 6-3 victories over Bowdoin and Colby this past weekend, leave the Panthers in control of their own destiny as they pass the halfway mark of the 2008-2009 campaign. Despite the successful weekend, the scariest part for future opponents might be that Middlebury has yet to play with consistent energy and intensity for an entire contest. Against both Bowdoin and Colby, the Panthers jumped out to an early lead before allowing the opposition to make things interesting in the third period. "That is something we have to figure out," said Jamie McKenna '09. "If we are going to be successful, we have to play for 60 minutes, wearing teams down in the second [period] and not letting them back in it in the third."Perhaps the most exciting part of the weekend were the six points recorded by McKenna, giving him 102 for his four-year Middlebury career. In performances that exemplified both his goal-scoring and play-making abilities, McKenna assisted on three goals against the Mules before netting three of his own the next day against the Polar Bears. His outstanding efforts have earned him this week's NESCAC Player of the Week honors.The selfless senior was quick to deflect praise for his accomplishment. "In order to get points, you have to have great players surrounding you and that is something I have been fortunate to have at Middlebury," he said, before adding that "in ten years I'm not going to remember goals and assists, but I'll remember my teammates."Those teammates, however, were quick to give McKenna the praise he deserves. "He is really a great leader, an exceptional player and a hard worker," said John Yanchek '12, the winning goaltender for both weekend games. "As a younger player, I look up to all the seniors as well as Jamie."Perhaps it is a testament to the leadership provided by McKenna and the rest of the senior class that the team has received such exemplary results from its first-year class. Martin Drolet '12 and Charlie Strauss '12 have each contributed heavily up front, while defenseman Tucker Donahoe '12 has helped anchor what has been a very consistent back-line. Throw in the early season performance of Yanchek and it is easy to be impressed with the progression of Middlebury's youngest contributors. The Hotchkiss product has split time almost evenly with Doug Raeder '09, posting a perfect 6-0 record to go with a save percentage of .915. McKenna recognizes the difference that goaltenders such as Raeder and Yanchek can have on the collective psyche of the team that plays in front of them. "Being confident in your goalie makes a huge difference," he said. "It allows us to maybe take a chance, knowing that if doesn't work out we have a great guy back in net to stop the puck."The Panthers return to action at home this Friday and Saturday with ECAC tilts against St. Anslem and New England College.
(01/22/09 12:00am)
Author: Kevin Carpenter Middlebury men's and women's squash teams return from the Yale Round Robin Tournament in good spirits after a victorious weekend. The men's squad won four of five matches while the women came away on top in three of their four matches.The men opened up the weekend with an 8-1 defeat over Colby before losing to # 13 Bowdoin in a tight 5-4 match later that night. Middlebury swept their next two matches in stunning fashion with 8-1 wins over George Washington and Connecticut College before closing the weekend with a 9-0 win over Wesleyan, the team that the Panthers lost to in the 2008 nationals."The team put in a solid performance in our last match against Wesleyan," said co-captain J.P. Sardi '09. "On paper Wesleyan was a weaker team, but they had both a home court advantage and were physically fresher having played fewer matches over the previous two days."Despite the 9-0 Wesleyan domination, the game was, in truth, tightly contested. Six of the nine matches went into four games. The Panther's resilience and ability to close tight matches was crucial to their success."In all the matches that went to five games (the most possible in squash), Middlebury players pulled out wins," remarked Sardi. "In total, the men's team went 11-0 in five-game matches over the course of the weekend."Assistant coach David Schwarz commented during the match that, when a match gets to the fifth game, the key to capturing the win is "will, not skill".Impressive performances came from Micah Wood '10, Will Piekos 11, Valentin Quan '12 and Josh Taylor '12, who all went 4-0 in their matches on the weekend. The will and determination of the men was matched by the women's performance. The women went 3-1 on the weekend with victories over #14 Colby, #22 George Washington and Connecticut College. The only loss on the weekend came in a close 6-3 match at the hands of #13 Bowdoin. Senior tri-captain Sarah Hatfield finished 3-1 in her #1 singles matches in a display of her athletic prowess. Apart from the success at the top of the totem, the #7-9 players on the women's squad proved equally as dominant. Liz McMorris '09, Jamie Burchfield '12 and Al Boillot '12 shut down the competition with an 81-4 points tally against Bowdoin, 81-5 against Conn. College and 81-13 against Colby. Outstanding performances across the board ensured a dominant weekend for the Panthers.The Yale Round Robin upped the women's record to 13-5 on the season as the men improved to 9-6. On the team's performance, Sardi commented, "As a captain, the grit, toughness and determination to fight that our players displayed made me genuinely proud of the team and the preparation we have undergone to be able to perform in just such moments."Both the men's and women's squads take on Vassar and Vermont at home on Jan. 24 and 25.
(01/22/09 12:00am)
Author: Jeff Klein The women's basketball team lost a pair of road games this weekend, falling to Bates 80-67 and to Tufts 60-41. The two defeats drop Middlebury's record to 6-8, a disappointing setback for a team that, before the weekend, had reached the .500 mark and was looking to begin NESCAC play on a strong note.As it is, the Panthers will have to rebound and try to move up the NESCAC ladder when they host Connecticut College and Wesleyan University at Pepin Gymnasium this coming Friday and Saturday. Against Bates, Middlebury trailed from the get-go as the Bobcats surged out to leads of 5-0, 15-7 and 19-9. Despite the fact that the Panthers out-rebounded the Bobcats by a comfortable 22-12 margin in the first half, they still saw themselves trailing at the intermission by a 37-22 score. While Bates shot a sweltering 59.3 percent from the field in that first stanza, Middlebury was a cold 30.3 percent from the floor.A three-pointer from sharpshooter Ashley Barron '09 narrowed Bates' lead to 42-30 with two minutes elapsed in the second half, but Bates gradually built its advantage back up as time wore on. A 12-4 Bates run capped by two straight layups by Lauren Dobish gave the Bobcats a commanding 58-37 lead at the 11:42 mark.Middlebury would not go away, however. Brittany Perfetti '12 nailed two three-pointers in a 13-6 Panther run that got the team to within 12 at 68-56 with a little over five minutes remaining.Unfortunately, that margin was as close as the Panthers would get, and Bates was able to secure the 80-67 victory.The following day, Middlebury found itself locked in a defensive battle with 12th-ranked Tufts, who came into the game having won its last seven contests.While the Jumbos led 12-3 at the 15:40 mark, the two teams combined to score just 16 points in the ensuing 10+ minutes.However, the scoring picked up a little bit after Middlebury had closed to within 17-14, as Tufts went on a 13-5 run to establish a double-digit lead.Once again, Middlebury had thoroughly out-rebounded its opponent in the first stanza - this time by an even bigger margin of 11 - yet it still trailed at intermission, 30 to 19. Middlebury came out of the half with renewed vigor, as it went on an early 8-0 run to cut the Jumbos' lead to 36-31 at the 14:42 mark. Four consecutive points by Alison Wells '11 brought the Panthers to within 38-35 with 11:52 on the clock, but Middlebury went ice cold thereafter, scoring just six points for the remainder of the game.While Middlebury was struggling from thefield, Tufts went on a 16-0 run in a little under 10 minutes of action, giving them an insurmountable 56-37 lead with just over two minutes to play.Allison Needham '11 led the Panthers with eight points, while Wells led the Panthers with nine boards to go along with six points.Senior co-captain Ashley Barron '09 made it clear that the Panthers have the potential to come up big in the NESCAC this season, but that every member of the team needed to get that fiery mentality and winning attitude that characterize successful teams. "Everyone needs to be mentally tougher and executing the smaller aspects of our game in order to compete with the fast pace of NESCAC basketball," she said. "We're aware of our potential to be a threat. However, the difference comes with all 13 of us having the heart, courage and confidence as individuals and, most importantly, as a group."
(01/15/09 12:00am)
Author: Alex Lovett-Woodsum The Panthers returned from their Maine road trip victorious, with NESCAC wins over both Colby College and Bowdoin College this weekend, bringing them to a solid 5-1-1 overall NESCAC record. Friday's victory against Colby was a nailbiter, with forward Erika Nakamura '09 scoring a goal at 8:34 in the first period with help from Heather McCormack '10 and Nora Bergman '11, and Molly Vitt '09 putting one in at 13:59 in the second period with assists from Grace Waters '12 and Anna McNally '11. Junior goaltender Lani Wright '10 managed to hold the Mules to one goal in the third period to secure the win for the Panthers. The Panthers proceeded to trounce Bowdoin on Saturday with a decisive 8-1 victory. Vitt came out strong and scored a goal 1:29 minutes into the first period and assisted on three more before the period ended. Bergman scored twice in the first, and defenseman Molly West '10 earned her first career goal to round out the period. First-year Corey Cooper '12 scored the lone goal in the second period to give the Panthers a 5-0 lead. Haley MacKeen '12 scored her first career goal for the Panthers early in the third period, followed by a goal by Bowdoin's Kate Pokrass to end the shutout. A third Panther first career goal belonged to Jamie Harisiades '12 in the third period, followed by McNally scoring one more goal on the powerplay late in the third period to wrap up the game. Panther goaltenders Lexi Bloom '11 and Becca Shaw '12 combined for 21 saves, with Bloom letting up the lone Bowdoin goal in the third period. The standout performances for the weekend were certainly by points leader Vitt, who tallied six points over the weekend, and Bergman, who had four points. "This weekend's games were great for us. We had quite a few career first goals, Nora and Molly played great hockey, and the team worked well together to earn two decisive wins," said goaltender Wright. "The team is really starting to come together as a group, and the freshmen are starting to step up and contribute a lot on and off the ice." The Panthers are currently ranked third in the latest U.S. College Hockey Online poll and number two in the NESCAC behind Amherst. The squad looks forward to playing a strong 7-2 Trinity team next weekend that is nipping at their heels. "If we keep playing the way we are, we should have a great two games against Trinity and continue to improve throughout the rest of the season and hopefully beat the teams we struggled against earlier." Hopefully the team can use its momentum to secure February wins over both Plattsburgh and Connecticut College, whom they tied, and the strong Amherst team who handed the team its only loss this season. The way the Panthers are continually improving has them poised to be strong contender for a national championship once again this year, as they are eager to bring home another title.
(12/04/08 12:00am)
Author: Brian Swenson After a strong performances against WIlliams and Springfield and a tough loss to Norwich, the Middlebury women's basketball team's record now sits at an even 3-3. The Panthers went undefeated in the Williams Tip-Off Classic, gaining wins against the host Ephs as well as the Springfield College Pride.Middlebury displayed a dominant performance in its victory over Williams, defeating the Ephs for the first time since 2001. The Panthers put four players in double digits for scoring on the night. Emily Johnson '09 and Ashley Barron '09, the team's starting guards and co-captains, had 17 and 15 points respectively. Guard Alana Wall '10 also had 16 points coming off the bench. Forward Kaitlyn Fallon '10 had a dominant night on the glass, pulling down 12 rebounds and scoring 16 points, which resulted in her first double-double of the season. The Panthers shot over 40 percent from the floor and behind the arc, a key part of their 86-75 victory.Whereas in the previous game Middlebury's offense was the focal point, the defense had to get the job done in a narrow victory over Springfield 61-58. The Panthers had a rough night from the floor, shooting only 32.8 percent. Strong defensive efforts came from Johnson, who finished with a game high 19 points as well as four steals, and Barron, who made up for a poor night of shooting by leading the team with four assists and five steals. Alison Wells '11 also had a strong defensive performance off the bench, blocking three shots and getting two steals in 17 minutes of play.The team was also helped by a great offensive performance by rookie Brittany Perfetti '12, who scored 10 points on four of six shooting, including two three-pointers. After being down 29-27 at the half, the Panthers came alive in the second stanza, outscoring the Pride by five and sealing the victory.Commenting on the two victories, Barron stated, "The team has done an outstanding job running the floor and getting out on the fast break." She also lauded "the team's patience in our new offense," claiming that it "has also been a great addition to our success in the beginning of the season."On Nov. 25th, the Panthers suffered their first home loss to a strong Norwich team, 79-70. Middlebury held Norwich in check for the first half, leading at the break 33-31. In the second half, the Norwich offense came alive, as the Cadets shot a blistering 56.3 percent from the floor and outscored the Panthers by 11. The normally disciplined Middlebury squad had 26 turnovers in the game."We played good defense, but when a team gets hot from the field and hits key shots, there is nothing you can do to stop that," said Barron. Allison Needham '11 scored a team high 14 points and Wells scored 13 points coming off the bench. Reflecting on the tough loss, Barron also noted: "we learn from games like that and remain confident in our ability to be a tough competitor in every single match we meet this season." Additionally, co-captain Johnson earned NESCAC player of the week after averaging 20.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists in the 3-0 run Middlebury had against Lyndon State, Williams and Springfield.
(11/13/08 12:00am)
Author: [no author name found] The First Thanksgiving Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m.In the latest presentation of the One World Library Project lecture series, Abenaki educator JudyDow will discuss myths about the first Thanksgiving. Information: (802) 453-4147 www.oneworldlibraryproject.orgIn Praise of Local Artists Nov. 14, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Swing by the Town Hall Theater Friday night and check out the reception for the opening of "In Praise of Local Artists," a show of work from more than a dozen Addison County artists. Information: (802) 382-9222.www.townhalltheater.org Ski and Skate SaleNov. 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Don't miss Middlebury's annual ski and skate sale at the Middlebury Union High School cafeteria. The sale promises great deals on old equipment as wellas on new gear from local stores. To get rid of your old junk, swing by the drop-off on Friday,Nov. 14 from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Someone's trash is another one's treasure.Winter Farmers' MarketNov. 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Fall harvest is over and gone are the days of the beloved outdoor farmers' market. But thanks to ACORN, local producers will continue to sell produce, meats, baked goods and crafts this winter indoors at the Town Hall Theatre."Refusenik" Freeing Soviet Jews Nov. 16, 4:00 p.m.Free your mind and the rest will follow. Watch the first retrospective documentary to chronicle the 30-year movement to free Soviet Jews at Ilsley Public Library. Sponsored by the Addison County Jewish Congregation. Discussion and potluck to follow.
(10/09/08 12:00am)
Author: Kevin Carpenter The Bowdoin Polar Bears proved more like frightened cubs in their 1-0 loss to the Panthers last Saturday, Oct. 4. The Panthers extended their unbeaten streak - now standing at 5-0-1 overall - and booked another shutout for keeper Brian Bush '09, who now has four on the season. This win marked the first time in 13 years that the team has won in Brunswick, Maine. Although Middlebury dominated play, the scoring did not come so easily. "The first half was good for us," said tri-captain Allen Bourdon '08.5. "The tempo was pretty high and we had the majority of possession and chances."In the first half, both Bowdoin and Middlebury had several chances with five shots apiece, yet both teams were held scoreless. The Panthers' defense was key in stopping any Bowdoin attack. "We did a pretty good job of handling their speedy forwards," said Bourdon, "and we were pretty dominant across the midfield and up front."Both teams' first-year forwards were lethal up front. Middlebury's Tyler Macnee '12 racked up three shots in the game and Bowdoin's Eddie Jones had four shots on goal. But in the first half, defense was paramount. "The game plan going into the second half was exactly the same - play our game," says Bourdon. "If we just kept playing our game and bring a little more intensity then a goal was basically inevitable." The tri-captain and his team were quick to deliver after the break.The game's only goal came early in the second half from Macnee. After a carry down Bowdoin's side and a cut-back, Macnee ripped a shot that buzzed by the keeper in the lower left corner to give Middlebury the lead and, ultimately, the win. Macnee leads the team with an impressive five goals on the season. He has been the trigger of the Panthers' offense. The second half saw more Panther-dominated play. "For the most part, the team held possession well and was able to create a fair amount of chances," said Bourdon.Ball movement was contained and fluid through the middle with outstanding play from tri-captain Baer Fisher '09 and Carson Cornbrooks '11. In the backfield, solid performances came from Colin Nangle '10 and especially Corey Moffat '09, despite being sick, commented Bourdon. The only true scare for Middlebury came with five minutes to play when Bowdoin's Eddie Jones nailed a shot to the lower left corner. The shot mirrored Macnee's goal and seemed like a sure thing. But Bush would save the day again with a diving stop, preserving the win. The win places Middlebury atop the NESCAC conference and fourth in national polls. Approaching the halfway mark of the season, Middlebury has proven themselves to be a worthy contender to defend their NESCAC and National championships. The Panther's match Tuesday, Oct. 7 against Trinity marks the half way point in the season and will likely be their toughest challenge yet. But with young talent and hardened, experienced players, the rest of the season is looking bright.
(09/18/08 12:00am)
Author: Dorothy Mitchell Tired of tombs and temples at the Middlebury College Museum of Art? Bored with the black-and-white photography in Johnson? On view at the Shelburne Museum (Rt. 7 North) until October 21 is an exhibit entitled "Mary Cassatt: Friends and Family." On display are drawings, prints, pastels and oils of, not surprisingly, family members and friends of the American painter. The foundation of the exhibit rests upon the strong friendship formed between Cassatt (1844-1926) and Louisine Havemeyer. Their friendship began when Cassatt, then a struggling professional artist in Paris, gave Havemeyer a tour of the Paris art world during Havemeyer's studies there. While Cassatt's fame as an artist grew, so did Havemeyer's fame as a collector. Not only was Havemeyer a patron of Cassatt, but her daughter Electra went on to found the Shelburne Museum.Cassatt, who was also a close friend (and perhaps something more) of Edgar Degas, began working in the impressionist style in the 1870s. It was not until the 1880s that she began painting the intimate family themes for which she became famous, especially her many "mother and child" portraits.The exhibit begins with some simple drawings of Cassatt's family members engaged in everyday domestic activities. Later comes a variety of familial scenes in drypoint, pastel and oil. Many of the pastels and oils are marked by a sketchy, unfinished quality at the edges, although other works later in the show are more complete. Cassatt uses drypoint (a complicated printing technique that she mastered and adapted) to show sensitive renderings of the facial expressions of mothers and children. She also uses pastel and oil to great effect in capturing the color and texture of the puffy, flowy gowns and ribbons that adorn her mostly female subjects. The exhibit even includes a few such costumes.One section of "Friends and Family" includes paintings of young girls. These paintings are described as universal childhood scenes rather than portraits, as Cassatt reserved her intimate portraits for close friends and family. Don't miss the endearing little colored drypoint "Margot Wearing a Bonnet" (ca. 1902), showing a young girl with a winsome smile. Another section includes portraits that testify to the close relationship between Cassatt, Havemeyer and her family. In one surprising portrait of Louisine, the woman's bright dress, white with impressionistic brushstrokes of color, stands out far more than her muted but realistically rendered face. Later portraits of mothers and children are notable for their beautiful and brilliant colors, especially images set outdoors. In "Augusta Reading to her Daughter" (1910), the bright shades of green in the background glow against the shimmering pinks of the women's dresses. Scenes such as these brought Cassatt her greatest success and fame.The second to last part of the exhibit includes a Claude Monet work as well as some Degas sculptures and ballerina paintings from the Havemeyer collection. The last room displays the Japanese-inspired prints for which Cassatt was also known. Based on Japanese compositions as well as textiles, these colored drypoints and aquatints showcase a style very different from the pastels and oils. Dark lines that define the subjects replace sketchy brushstrokes in these images, which still maintain themes of friendships between women and interactions between mothers and their young children. These works are proof of the popularity of Japanese art and textiles at the time both Europe and in the United States.Although the exhibit is certainly no "greatest hits" collection, every viewer should find something to relate to in Cassatt's charming and iconic portraits. Certain works stand out for their colors, their expertly captured facial expressions or their timeless representation of the daily loving tasks of mothers. Students, have your parents take you for fall family weekend and explore the rest of the museum while you are here - the Kalkin House (on the way to the Webb Gallery where the Cassatt exhibit is housed) is a fascinating contemporary exhibition space that is well worth a glance.The Shelburne Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Oct. 26. Admission costs $18 for adults, $13 for students, reduced price for children and half-off for Vermont residents.
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Author: [no author name found] Performance by The Grift Friday, Sept. 12, 10 p.m. Two Brothers Tavern in town. Atlatl Competition in Addison Saturday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.What's an atlatl?! Come to Chimney Point State Historic Site to witness and participate in this spear throwing competition. This ancient hunting technique is being celebrated as part of the Festival of Nations. Other Native American life and craft demonstrations along with various vendors and plenty of food will also be available. www.historicvermont.org Tents of Hope for Darfur Saturday, Sept. 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Come to the weekly Middlebury Farmers' Market and help paint a canvas tent that will go to a rally on The Mall in Washington, D.C. in November. Learn about the genocide in Sudan, participate in the dialogue and sign petitions to help those suffering in Darfur. Info: Tim Franklin, 758-2227.Middlebury Tai Chi Demonstration Monday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.Learn the nature of prevention through the lens of Chinese medicine. Come to Ilsley Library in town where Christopher Kiely of the Green Mountain Taiji School and Cloud Hands Oriental Medicine Healing Arts Practitioners of Addison County will present a free demonstration to anyone interested. Book Signing Thursday, Sept. 18, 7 p.m.Sarwar A. Kashmeri, author of "America and Europe After 9/11 and Iraq" will discuss and sign his book and answer questions about U.S. - European business and foreign policy in Brandon at the Briggs. Carriage Bookstore. Information: 247-0050 Photo Workshop Wednesday, Sept. 17, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.Free digital photography editing workshop a Ilsley Library where photographer Kristen Hirsch will help you improve your digital photographs using Picasa photo editing software. Bring 10 digital (jpeg) images on a media card to work on and Kristen will show you how to crop, adjust color, contrast, and add fill light fill. Registration & Information: 388-4095.
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Author: Jeff Patterson In Nelson Recreation Center this past weekend, the Middlebury men's tennis team fought with the determination of Nelson Mandela and the fearlessness of Admiral Horatio Nelson and in so doing won back-to-back tournament matches like the golfer Byron Nelson. As a result, the Panthers - like Willie Nelson - had "Something to Brag About."Forced indoors because of weekend-long rainy weather, the Panthers nonetheless poured it on, blanking MIT 5-0 on Saturday, May 3 and beating Trinity 5-1 the following day. "It was nice to play inside, because of the temperature," said captain Fil Marinkovic '08, who went 3-0 on the weekend - without having finished his singles match against the Engineers because his teammates had already clinched the shutout victory. "Last time we played Trinity at their place, it couldn't have been more than 45 degrees outside. When it's so cold outside, it's not exactly a fun sport to play. We still pulled it off, though."Sporting flashy, yellow Reebok sneakers, that were admittedly his "only shoes," on account of wearing through his go-to pair and forgetting to order some new ones, Marinkovic won all of his matches in a flash - needing only 17 games to dispose of Trinity's Brett Ramsay, 6-2, 6-3, in his number-two singles match.Teaming up with Andrew Thomson '10, Marinkovic helped Middlebury win all three doubles matches on Saturday and two out of three on Sunday. "The thing about doubles is that it's all about momentum," said Marinkovic. "You have two guys out there and you don't play two sets - you only play a proset up to eight. You really want to come out and win the first couple of games because then the other team starts to get down on themselves and starts to feel the pressure of having to come back, especially with the new system of doubles being worth three points as opposed to just one."Against MIT's team of Eric Beren and Ken Van Tilburg, Middlebury's tandem got off to a slow start. Beren slammed Marinkovic's opening return, hitting Thomson right below the ankle. From there, the Engineers won the next three points in convincing fashion and took a 1-0 lead. However, Marinkovic followed suit, holding his serve with four consecutive Panther points. After breaking Beren, the Middlebury duo won the next five games to take a 7-1 lead. From there they coasted to an 8-2 victory.The other Panther doubles teams had tougher times putting away their Massachusetts opponents, but eventually the pair of Andrew Lee '10 and Chris Mason '10 won in a tiebreaker, 11-9, and the duo of Rich Bonfiglio '11 and Andy Peters '11 won without needing a tiebreaker, 9-7. "It's a huge deal if you win all three doubles," said Marinkovic. "If you lose all three doubles, you have to win five out of six singles matches, which is a pretty tough task for anyone."Needless to say, MIT could not build such a comeback. After singles wins by Thomson and Peters put Middlebury up 5-0, the Engineers were already mathematically eliminated.Facing Trinity, the number-one seed in this year's NESCAC tournament, was definitely going to be tougher. Earlier in the year, on April 6, the Panthers lost all three doubles matches to the Bantams and needed what MIT needed - five out of six singles victories in order to escape with an unconventional 5-4 win.On Sunday, Marinkovic-Thomson and Bonfiglio-Peters victories spotted Middlebury a 2-1 lead that it would never relinquish.With a crosscourt forehand winner Lee beat Spencer Feldman 6-4, 6-4 and sent Trinity home. Teammate and classmate Thomson jumped on his back for a celebratory piggyback ride. Straight from the horse's mouth, this horsing around only goes to show that the sophomore from Michigan is back to his normal self. Thomson had been sidelined with a partially torn Achilles since a spring break match with UC Santa Cruz. But now he is back and playing like the number-one ranked doubles player in the country."They told him that it was going to take four to six weeks, which would have put him in the lineup just starting now," said Marinkovic. "But somehow he got back a lot earlier and was able to play."It is not all fun and games, though, for Marinkovic, a double major in economics and biochemistry. At least, not yet. "Unfortunately, I'm taking five classes right now in order to graduate," he said. "Four of them are major requirements. I've got a lot of work, but when you get on the court, you don't really think about that."The Panthers have earned the right to take on 13th-ranked Mary Washington - 5-4 winners over fourth-ranked Trinity (Texas) - in the NCAA quarterfinals on May 13 at Bates College. The Eagles were down 4-1 and had their feathers against the wall, but managed to come away with the victory."It's nearby, the Northeast, a home away from home," said Marinkovic, "so we'll see what happens."
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Author: Livingston Burgess The final weekend of Middlebury's baseball season proceeded much the same as its other weeks. High-scoring games, more losses than wins - many of them heartbreakers - but nonetheless plenty of bright points, including a well-played win against a NESCAC opponent to conclude the spring schedule. The week's games began Friday, May 2 with a matchup against Bates that started inauspiciously. With the Bobcats stroking singles around the yard off starter Justin Wright '08, Middlebury's defense committed three errors in the first inning, allowing Bates to bat around and plate eight runs, four of them earned, in the frame. The string was especially tough because Wright did not lose particularly many balls - only two hits in the inning went for extra bases - Bates simply kept finding holes.The Panthers immediately started rallying, scoring four in the second, largely on the strength of a double and two RBIs from Mark Shimrock '09, who led the team in most offensive categories for the season. Erich Enns '10 also clubbed his eighth homer in the eighth, but the comeback fell short when Bates' final reliever set down five straight to close the game with a 13-11 final score.Saturday's opener against Bowdoin also saw the Panthers undone by a single huge inning, this time at the game's end. Nick Angstman '11 started and pitched capably once again, giving up five runs over five frames while his offense held a steady scoring pace. Heading into the sixth, the score stood at 7-5, Middlebury had committed only one error and Angstman was in line for a hard-fought win in a well-played game. In the sixth, though, Matt Lowes '10 was greeted with a home run and walked a batter, and was promptly replaced by Matt Joseph '09. Joseph, however, did not fare much better. The Polar Bears tore into him with a vengeance, quickly erasing the Middlebury lead, sending 16 hitters to the plate in the inning, with 12 of them scoring. In the top of the seventh, coach Bob Smith batted his subs, who fought admirably for four runs, but a twin killing and called last strike were the final nails in the 17-11 coffin.The story of the final game was the masterful pitching of Steve Shortle '09 in relief. Shortle pitched the final 4.2 innings and surrendered only one unearned run, striking out five Polar Bears. He got most of his help, once again, from Shimrock. His 3-for-5 day brought his average up to .421 and gave him 44 RBIs for the season as the Panthers won a 9-6 decision to finish 14-16 overall (4-8 NESCAC).An impressive aspect of the game was the ability of Middlebury's pitchers to pick up their defense and minimize the impact of errors. In the first inning, some luck and some crafty pitching allowed Christian Hansen '08 to escape three miscues unscathed, and Shortle gave up only one run in a two-error sixth inning.
(05/01/08 12:00am)
Author: [no author name found] Water polo heads west for first-ever national tourneyThe Middlebury women's water polo team will travel to Oregon this weekend to compete in the National Collegiate Club Championships at Mt. Hood Community College. At the championships, Middlebury will compete with schools from across the nation.The team earned the berth in the tournament by virtue of their victory at the New England Division Championship. After besting Yale University's 'A' and 'B' squads, Middlebury smothered Williams College 9-3 to reach the finals. There, they faced traditional New England power Dartmouth, whom they had already beaten once earlier in the year. The Panthers squeaked by the Big Green 5-4 to send the team to their first ever national tournament. Middlebury opens play Friday, May 2 against Boston College. The winner will proceed to the winner's bracket, guaranteeing no worse than an eighth-place finish.- Peter Baumann, Assistant Sports EditorRuggers take one against UVM, fall to WellesleyThe women's rugby team headed to Burlington on April 26 to take part in the annual Ruggers Against Rape Tournament, which is held in support of the Burlington Women's Rape Crisis Center.The team opened up the day by facing off against the University of Vermont (UVM), which had beaten the Panthers last year. Middlebury emerged victorious from the game, claiming an 11-0 win. Dana Isaac '08 and Emily Coles '09 scored the tries for the Panthers, but the game was more of a testament to the offense's combined efforts."The first game was an especially strong game for the forward pack, who's scrums really helped us solidify the win against UVM," said co-captain Liza Murray '08.The Panthers only had 10 minutes to rest before taking on Wellesley in the second game of the tournament. This time, Middlebury could not get on the scoreboard, falling 5-0 to Wellesley. Despite the setback, Murray was impressed by the Panthers' tough defense against Wellesley's talented forwards."The highlight of this game was our strong defensive line, warding off Wellesley's strong offense," said Murray.-Zamir Ahmed, Managing EditorEnns honored as NESCAC POTW after stellar weekThe Middlebury men's baseball team's Erich Enns '10 was named the NESCAC Player of the Week on April 28, becoming the second Panther to earn the award this season.The outfielder went on a tear at the plate during Middlebury's five games this past week, going 9-for-18 with 14 RBIs to help guide the team to a 3-2 record in its past five games. Enns set single-game school records in home runs and RBIs during the week, belting three homers and knocking in eight runs during the Panthers' 22-7 win over Hamilton on April 26. Enns finished the game by going 5-for-6, coming within one hit of tying the single-game school record for hits.Enns, who also scored nine runs and stole three bases over the five games, is batting .309 for the season and is second on the team in RBIs and slugging percentage. He is tied for the team lead with 19 walks and leads the Panthers in steals with nine stolen bases in 11 attempts.The Panthers, who have a record of 13-14 on the year and a 4-8 conference mark, finish up their season this upcoming weekend. They visit Bates on May 2 before traveling to Bowdoin for a doubleheader on May 3.-Zamir Ahmed, Managing Editor
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Author: Jake Cohen Raise your glasses to George Baumann '08 of the Middlebury men's golf team, who earned medalist honors by shooting 69-75 at Shuttle Meadow Country Club in Kensington, Conn. at the NESCAC championship hosted by Trinity. Despite Baumann's finish in solo first, the team placed third after losing a tie-breaker to Hamilton. "We knew this weekend that anyone could win it," said captain Harrison Bane '08.5. "It was just a matter of who was going to hold their concentration and make putts." Bane was correct, but on day one that player was not him - he shot an 80 with double bogeys on 14 and 18. "That was a huge disappointment," said Bane. Nevertheless, the veteran rallied on day two to shoot 74 and Middlebury's second-lowest score of the day.The star of the weekend, however, was Baumann who edged Drew Murray of Williams by one shot. The victory represented the payoff for the senior's intense dedication to his game.Baumann has woken up at 7:30 a.m. every weekday morning for the past few weeks in order to go hit balls and work on his swing. His hard work paid off in a big way this past weekend. On Saturday, this Panther shot an impressive 69 (-2) to take the overall individual lead. He secured the individual victory with a 75 on day 2 to finish with 144 (+2) overall. Behind Baumann was Brian Cady '11 who shot a 152 and edged out teammate and classmate Jim Levins '11, who finished at 153. Bane was right behind the two with 154 and Mike McCormick '09 rounded out Middlebury's team with a solid 160. The Williams Ephs bounced back after being defeated by Middlebury the weekend before to capture the NESCAC title. As a team, they shot 590, 13 strokes ahead of Hamilton and Middlebury.
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Author: Livingston Burgess After the baseball team fell in its opener against Hamilton this weekend, Erich Enns '10 must have decided it was time to take matters into his own hands. Over the course of Saturday's doubleheader, Enns personally drove in more runs than the Continentals were able to plate with their entire lineup, ending game two with eight RBIs and three home runs - both school records. In all, the team racked up wins by scores of 10-2 and 22-7, drawing closer to the .500 mark, and Enns collected 10 RBI and four homers."The pitchers made a lot of mistakes," said Enns. "And it was also a short fence, but, yeah, I just felt really good at the plate. Success in at-bats just kind of builds upon itself." Were it not for that record-setting game, the story of the weekend would likely have been Nick Angstman's '11 very strong pitching in the opener. Angstman went the distance, allowing two runs on five hits and walking only one. The first-year has emerged as one of the Panthers' strongest pitchers this season after Justin Wright's '08 shoulder injury shuffled the rotation, leading starters with a 4.30 earned run average.Middlebury's offensive attack was fully geared up in game two. Mark Shimrock '09 pounded six RBIs and drew a pair of walks and Nick Lefeber '08 joined Shimrock and Enns in sending a ball over the short fences at Hamilton's Royce Field. In that second game, Wright also made his first start of the season, following a pair of relief appearances. He pitched effectively, aided in no small part by the 22 runs handed him, giving up four runs and scattering eight hits over five frames.The busy Panthers also picked up a non-conference win, 11-6, over Castleton State on Sunday, as third baseman John Lanahan '08 went a perfect 4-4 and scored three times. With the win, the team crept to within one game of .500, now a big goal, at 13-14 (4-8 NESCAC). In addition, Enns picked up NESCAC Player of the Week honors for his efforts, joining Shimrock as the second Panther to earn the award this season. Still, despite the accolades, the sophomore credited the team's seniors for guiding the squad, both through this season's difficulties and its successes."Yeah, I had a good weekend, but there's definitely a difference between hitting well and showing good leadership," said Enns. "I think our senior leadership really showed when we were struggling." Enns says their attitude has allowed Middlebury to keep their morale at a high level, leading to performances like this weekend's. The remainder of the Panthers' season will be played in Maine this weekend, with a game at Bowdoin on Friday and two at Bates the next day.
