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June 18, 2013

Bob Flynn receives baseball assistant coaching honor

The New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association’s annual Kevin Burr Assistant Coach Award went to Bates’ own Bob Flynn, the longtime three-sport coach of Bobcat golf, Nordic skiing and baseball.

Bob Flynn receives baseball assistant coaching honor

June 14, 2013

Hyde named to All-ECAC Division III baseball team

Bates catcher Mekae Hyde ’15 received Second Team All-ECAC honors on June 12 as the Eastern College Athletic Conference announced its Division III New England Baseball All-Star Awards.

Hyde named to All-ECAC Division III baseball team

June 13, 2013

Sonberg signs to play pro in Pecos League

Standout shorstop and recent Bates graduate Ryan Sonberg has signed to play for the Taos Blizzard of the independent Pecos League in New Mexico this season.

Sonberg signs to play pro in Pecos League

June 13, 2013

What notable Bobcat coined the cheer ‘Great day to be a Bobcat’?

Reunion Weekend 2013 was the perfect time to learn the origin of the cheer “Great day to be a Bobcat.”

What notable Bobcat coined the cheer ‘Great day to be a Bobcat’?

June 4, 2013

Bettles named CoSIDA Academic All-America

Recently graduated Bates men’s tennis player Matt Bettles received the selective honor of CoSIDA Academic All-America on Tuesday, as the College Sports Information Directors of America announced the Capital One Academic All-America Division III At-Large Teams.

Bettles named CoSIDA Academic All-America

June 3, 2013

Bobcat of the Week of June 3, 2013: Gabriella Bilotta ’14

Without a single senior sitting in the varsity eight boat of the Bates women’s rowing team this year, the crew’s…

Bobcat of the Week of June 3, 2013: Gabriella Bilotta ’14

June 3, 2013

Bobcat of the Week of June 3, 2013: David Hardison ’13

The NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships represented the end of another fantastic year for the Bates men’s…

Bobcat of the Week of June 3, 2013: David Hardison ’13

June 1, 2013

Women’s rowing wins fifth straight silver at NCAAs

Bates didn’t win the big one, but once again did the next best thing Saturday morning at the NCAA Women’s Rowing Championships, finishing as the national runner-up for the fifth consecutive year behind rival Williams.

Women’s rowing wins fifth straight silver at NCAAs

May 31, 2013

Men’s T&F/XC repeats as top-five Program of the Year

The Bates College men’s track and field and cross country teams combined to tie for fourth place in the scoring for the 2012-13 USTFCCCA Program of the Year award, Bates’ second straight Top 5 finish.

Men’s T&F/XC repeats as top-five Program of the Year

May 31, 2013

Women’s rowing puts both boats in NCAA grand finals

The Bates women’s rowing team remains on track in its quest for the NCAA Division III Rowing Championship, with Friday’s first-day results putting both of the Bobcats’ boats in their respective grand finals on Saturday.

Women’s rowing puts both boats in NCAA grand finals

May 30, 2013

83 Bobcats named NESCAC Spring All-Academic

Eighty-two Bates College students from Bates’ spring sports teams have received 2013 NESCAC Spring All-Academic honors, including five All-Americans and 14 more all-region or all-conference honorees this season.

83 Bobcats named NESCAC Spring All-Academic

May 28, 2013

Bilotta, Ward named CRCA First Team All-Americans

Bates junior Gabriella Bilotta and sophomore Mallory Ward were both First Team selections on Tuesday as the College Rowing Coaches Association announced the 2013 Division III Pocock All-America Team.

Bilotta, Ward named CRCA First Team All-Americans

May 25, 2013

Pless second in shot at final NCAA event; Bates ninth

Bates senior David Pless took second place in the shot put at the NCAA Championships, bringing an impressive close to one of the all-time great careers in Bates athletics with his 10th career All-America award. Bates placed ninth among 79 teams at the meet.

Pless second in shot at final NCAA event; Bates ninth

May 25, 2013

Nixon places 13th in NCAA steeplechase final

Bates junior Kallie Nixon placed 13th in the finals of the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase on Saturday at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, matching her seeding going into the 2013 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

Nixon places 13th in NCAA steeplechase final

May 24, 2013

Hardison vaults to 5th place in decathlon at NCAAs

Bates senior David Hardison jumped from eighth to fifth place over the final two events of the decathlon on Friday at the NCAA Division III Track & Field Championships, scoring a career-high 6,541 points and winning his first All-America honor.

Hardison vaults to 5th place in decathlon at NCAAs

May 24, 2013

Bettles, Crampton close careers in NCAA quarterfinals

The college tennis careers of seniors Matt Bettles and Rob Crampton came to a close on Friday in the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Division III Men’s Tennis Doubles Championship Quarterfinals, as they fell in three sets to North Carolina Wesleyan’s Robert Kjellberg and Artsiom Prostak.

Bettles, Crampton close careers in NCAA quarterfinals

May 24, 2013

Ten Bobcats named NESCAC All-Sportsmanship

Ten Bates students were named to the 2013 NESCAC Spring All-Sportsmanship Team, announced Friday by the New England Small College Athletic Conference.

Ten Bobcats named NESCAC All-Sportsmanship

May 23, 2013

Enos highlights big first day at NCAAs for men’s track

Sophomore Sean Enos uncorked a huge personal record on his final effort in the discus throw to vault past five athletes, including friend and teammate David Pless, to claim fourth place and his first All-America honor on Thursday.

Enos highlights big first day at NCAAs for men’s track

May 23, 2013

Crampton, Crampton/Bettles All-American once again

Bates senior Rob Crampton, playing in his third match of the day, teamed up with senior Matt Bettles to defeat Pomona-Pitzer 6-4, 6-2 in the NCAA Division III Doubles Championships on Thursday night, a victory that made both players All-Americans once again.

Crampton, Crampton/Bettles All-American once again

May 23, 2013

Nixon makes steeplechase finals at NCAAs

Bates junior Kallie Nixon ran the 13th-fastest time among 22 athletes in her preliminary heat of the 3,000-meter steeplechase on Thursday, to reach Saturday’s final at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

Nixon makes steeplechase finals at NCAAs

May 23, 2013

Highland named USILA All-American

Bates senior midfielder Rob Highland earned Honorable Mention honors as the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association released its Division III All-America Teams on Wednesday.

Highland named USILA All-American

May 22, 2013

Crampton and Bettles set for final foray at NCAAs

Matt Bettles and Rob Crampton — buddies, roommates, teammates, co-captains — don their Bates uniforms Thursday to begin play in one last Division III Men’s Tennis Championship.

Crampton and Bettles set for final foray at NCAAs

May 22, 2013

Pless, Goewey repeat with USTFCCCA regional awards

The USTFCCCA’s New England Field Athlete and Assistant Coach of the Year awards went to senior David Pless and assistant coach Todd Goewey, respectively, for the second straight season.

Pless, Goewey repeat with USTFCCCA regional awards

May 22, 2013

Scholar-Athlete Society to induct 35 from Class of 2013

The Bates Scholar-Athlete Society will induct 35 members of the graduating Class of 2013, in addition to three alumni and two faculty/coach representatives, in Olin Arts Center on Saturday at 5pm. The event’s keynote speaker will be President Clayton Spencer.

Scholar-Athlete Society to induct 35 from Class of 2013

May 21, 2013

Bilotta, Haley pick up All-ECAC rowing honors

Bates rowing standouts Gabriella Bilotta and Peter Haley won recognition Tuesday as the Eastern College Athletic Conference announced the 2013 All-ECAC NIRC Rowing Team.

Bilotta, Haley pick up All-ECAC rowing honors

May 20, 2013

Bates’ Flaherty coaching against Rochester pros

Bates head men’s soccer coach Stewart Flaherty will be helping coach GPS Portland Phoenix on Tuesday night against the professional team Rochester Rhinos, in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup.

May 20, 2013

Highland picked to play in USILA North-South Game

Bates senior midfielder Rob Highland has been selected to play in the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA)/LaxWorld Annual North South Game.

Highland picked to play in USILA North-South Game

May 19, 2013

Dunleavy, Pless named Bates’ Athletes of the Year

Sophomore alpine skier Avril Dunleavy and senior men’s track and field thrower David Pless were named the 2013 Female and Male Athletes of the Year on Sunday, as the Bates Athletic Department gave out its end-of-the-year awards at the Senior Athletes Reception.

Dunleavy, Pless named Bates’ Athletes of the Year

May 19, 2013

Men’s track sends seven athletes to NCAAs

Bates senior superstar David Pless will lead a record contingent of seven Bobcats competing in a combined 10 events at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

Men’s track sends seven athletes to NCAAs

May 19, 2013

Nixon to run the steeplechase at NCAA Championships

Bates junior Kallie Nixon will run in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at this week’s NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships, as the championship meet’s accepted entries were released on Sunday.

Nixon to run the steeplechase at NCAA Championships