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...great recruits the last couple years, and our senior class was the first core group to stick together in a while, so I think having that experience mixed with the young talent was great for us,” Rhodes said. “That was definitely key.”While the numbers bear witness to his coaching acumen—Leone is 24th among active Division I coaches with over 200 wins in his 17 years of experience—his influence is most apparent in the intangibles.His team has displayed class, competitive fire, and resilience?...
Seemingly the perfect fit for the Crimson, Baise got down to business with his players from the very first practice, emphasizing that hard work would be the key to success...
...Duke freshman Becca Ward. As one of the most consistent fencers on the women’s team, Vloka participated in every match for the Crimson this year, guiding the team to a 20-1 overall record. Vloka, a stranger to defeat, finished with a perfect record in many key tournaments throughout the year. She went 12-0 in the second part of the Ivy Championships, 6-0 against defending national champion Ohio State and St. John’s, and 9-0 in the annual Beanpot tournament. This, along with various other stellar performances, places Vloka among the best...
With a depleted pitching staff and injuries to key players, Harvard faced an uphill battle in 2009, especially after a grueling spring break trip down south that pitted the Crimson against some of the top teams in the nation. After losing 16 of its first 18 games, including the first two of the Ivy League season to Columbia, Harvard easily could have resigned itself to a lost season. But Douglas’ leadership set an example that the rest of the squad could not ignore...
While the Crimson finished 13-28 with a 10-10 Ivy League record, the team exhibited resilience throughout the season, winning several games via comebacks and walk-off hits. Douglas—who had two game-ending hits of his own this year—was a key factor behind Harvard’s refusal to give up. For all of Douglas’ struggles with consistency, his strong work ethic has always been a constant. In fact, it is the aspect of his personality that captured the Crimson’s attention in the first place...