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...junior will have to contend both against players from outside the Ivy League as well as lower-ranked opponents who may pose threats to West’s run at the title. Last year, West lost in the quarterfinals to Kimlee Wong.“It is very difficult [during the season] to say who is better,” said West. “[If it is] number seven on Harvard versus the number three on Dartmouth, you can never be sure [who will win]. This [tournament] is a great way to get different matches that...
...younger players. While this is not an ideal situation by any means, Harvard could not have been in a better position to compensate for this misfortune, considering it has a top-25 recruiting class. “To lead the program at this point, it is very difficult for younger players or freshman players to take on that kind of challenge,” Amaker said.But the freshmen on the team have excelled beyond expectation. While their shining moment may seem like a dull ray of light, due to the fact that they are playing because of injuries...
...team also lacked a solid defense that could have made up for its offensive woes. Harvard filled Ivica’s void by committee, relying on freshman Dan Shreff, senior Jeff Nathan, and sophomore Shaun Mansour to step up. Despite improving performances by the three players, it was difficult for the team to find its rhythm all night.“It’s their third match with this rotation,” Baise said. “Jeff and Dan are doing a great job at the libero position. Shaun’s getting better, and we?...
Ward, a licensed councillor and Peace Commission volunteer, said that he was honored to have been chosen to help Cambridge through difficult times...
...running out of money. From the beginning, the decision was taken to have the court funded by voluntary contributions. That makes it very challenging. Countries make their decisions on whether to fund it annually. There are other priorities, particularly in the current climate, and getting that funding is very difficult. Some days we have been down to our last $6,000. We have had some very hungry days. When I look at our pledges today, we can get to June or July, maybe August, but I just don't know after that, and I don't know where we will...