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...conditions the team would face on the West Coast by changing its practice routine. “We needed to practice in big breeze, in open water venues, where we have to deal with more waves,” Garrity said. While the Crimson performed well in the most crucial part of its season in late spring, Harvard also began its year in impressive fashion with nine top-three team finishes from mid-September through mid-November. Despite the grueling schedule that runs throughout the academic year, Harvard has proven itself well-conditioned to compete on a national scale...
...think there will be improvements.” New captains Atkinson and Voith will lead the charge after enjoying breakout seasons for the Crimson, earning Most Improved Player and the Coaches’ Award respectively at the team banquet. But while Harvard graduates only two seniors, it will lose crucial contributors in co-captains Jay Connolly and David Tune. “David and Connolly are going to be completely irreplaceable,” Atkinson said. “Those guys were huge to this team in many ways. They were superior leaders but also outstanding water polo players...
...really proud of the team in general,” Vloka said. “Everyone did a really amazing job.” Harvard will be put to the test next year after losing many key fencers to graduation, perhaps none more crucial than Cross. Still, with a few talented freshmen on its side, the Crimson should prove a fierce competitor both in the Ivy League and nationally. —Staff writer Melissa Schellberg can be reached at mlschell@fas.harvard.edu...
...With Rice actively scoring, foul shots became crucial for the Crimson in the waning moments of the game, but Harvard remained stalwart and made 10 of 12 free throws in the final minute of the contest...
...rookie Christine Cho said. “Even when we did not have team practice during the winter months, many of us would practice in our indoor facility, and this really helped us at the end of the year.” Crimson coach Kevin Rhoads also played a crucial role in preparing the girls throughout the season, which included victories at the Princeton Invitational and the Yale Fall Intercollegiate for the first time in Harvard history. “Coach Rhoads was great,” Cho said. “He is helpful when he needs...