Fresh faces for women's soccer team
By Malia Cantimbuhan and Allyson Roberts | April 7Libby Hielkema, midfielder, playing for her high school Lynden Christian. // Photo courtesy of Lynden Tribune
Libby Hielkema, midfielder, playing for her high school Lynden Christian. // Photo courtesy of Lynden Tribune
Women’s Rowing
Anna Paradee's senior indoor season was highlighted by a GNAC athlete of the week selection, as well as a spot on the Division II All-American second team. // Photo courtesy of Western Athletics
Jalen Green's defensive efforts resulted in him finishing the season in fifth place on the Vikings for both blocks and steals. // Photo by Oliver Hamlin
Seli Aholelei has eight strikeouts in 11 innings as a Viking this season. // Photo courtesy of Western Athletics
Despite efficient shooting and good ball movement, the Vikings fell to the No. 2 seed Nighthawks in the Women's GNAC Championship semifinals. // Photo by Oliver Hamlin
The Vikings allowed the third fewest points in conference play and were first in field goal percent defense, holding opponents to 37.7 percent shooting in the regular season. // Photo by Jaden Moon
The Vikings won four games over two days to sweep the Yellowjackets in conference play. // Photo by Claudia Cooper
Junior forward Cameron Retherford's points and rebounds double-double against the Wolves was a big part of the Vikings' 10-point win. // Photo by Emily Porter
Payne's passing ability and tendency to take care of the ball have him in sixth place in conference for assist-to-turnover ratio. // Photo by Oliver Hamlin
Gilmore's successful tenure at Edmonds Community College raises hopes for the future of Western's softball team. // Photo courtesy of Western Athletics
Leif Anderson's efficient passing and shooting this season have made him a staple of the team's offense. // Oliver Hamlin
Junior forward Trevor Jasinsky led all players with 25 points in a 75-68 win over Saint Martin's University. // Photo by Oliver Hamlin
Junior forward Trevor Jasinsky hitting a layup. // Photo by Andrew McClain
Maintaining a positive body image can be a challenge for anyone. For female-identifying athletes who compete in strength-based events, that challenge is combined with the need to maintain a strong physique.
Western cross country competed in challenging conditions at the NCAA Division II National Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Dec. 1, at Schenley Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The women's team placed 20th overall in a field of 34 teams, led by sophomore Jane Barr and junior Sophia Galvez who finished side by side for 65th and 66th place. The men's team placed 26th overall, led by sophomore Eric Hamel who placed 58th out of 261 total runners.
The record books show a perfect weekend for Western basketball. Not allowing the turkey coma to slow them down, both the men’s and women’s team went 2-0 at Sam Carver Gymnasium.
Head Coach Diane Flick-Williams said that at the beginning of the women’s volleyball season she circled the NCAA West Regional Division II Championship Tournament on her calendar. Then, after going 0-3 to start the season, she buried that calendar and never looked at it again.