New is merely a synonym for exciting. With the knowledge of a pool already a central part of campus, Wheaton Athletics expanded into a completely new aquatics sport, Water Polo. Even with small numbers on both the men’s and women’s sides at the moment, the team is led by a coach who is not afraid […]
What better person to lead Wheaton swimming than someone who has been a part of the success of the past?
For some, running is viewed as a punishment, but to Matt Lambert ’24 it is part of who he is as a person. Since middle school, running has been part of his life and will continue to contribute in a positive and uplifting way. Track and cross country both require a lot of dedication and […]
Being the only diver on the Wheaton Dive team last year, Isabella “Bella” Barrett ‘24 worked tirelessly to perfect her craft in a season that only allowed her one meet. As the new dive season is underway, this year Barrett is joined by two first-year divers. Competing by her side at every meet, the addition […]
As the goalkeeper for the Wheaton field hockey team, Emma Lapreziosa ‘24, is the last line of defense for the Lyons. This may seem daunting to some, but she makes it look effortless. Even with a pandemic-filled freshman season, Lapreziosa showed out during her sophomore season and quickly became one of the conference’s best goalies. […]
In the past few years, Wheaton has taken many administrative steps, which range from Diversity, Equity & Access Leadership (DEAL) initiatives to introducing new boards under the Student Government Association (SGA) umbrella, towards becoming an inclusive space for all – to the point that some might say inclusivity and diversity have become Wheaton’s USP. However, […]
The Wheaton Ultimate Frisbee (WULF) team lost fairly narrowly by a score of 12-15 in their season opener against Bridgewater State University (BSU). The game occured on Friday, Oct. 22 at the Diane C. Nordin field from 8 P.M. to just after 10 P.M. This game was also BSU’s first game of the season. In […]
The past week has proven to be phenomenal for the Lyons! The Wheaton College men’s soccer team, who are currently ranked second in the conference, have been triumphant in all of their matches this past week. There were stand-out performances from many of the players, including Wheaton’s Diego Medina ’22, who last week earned conference […]
As the month of April rolls along, sports seasons all across the club spectrum are beginning to wrap up their competitive play. In the past two weeks, both the men’s rugby team the Wheaton’s mixed ultimate frisbee team have featured in their final tournaments of the season. Most recently, this past Friday, April 19, the […]
Wheaton’s softball team is now over a third of the way through the season, and their story is monumentally different than that of one year ago. The Lyons stand at a strong 12-4 overall record as of March 26—compared to a record of 2-10 at the same time last year. Pitching has been an area […]