Mount Holyoke competed at the 2013 IHSA National Championships last weekend and came away with a fourth-place finish at the event. The Lyons, who ribboned in every event they competed in, were led by sophomore Abby Raucher. She was an individuval national champion this year, outpacing the field to claim the Novice Open Fences title.
Nationals marked the season-end for the Lyons who posted eight first-place finishes, including Regional and Zone victories, during the 2012-13 campaign.
MHC competed at the 2013 New England Division III Championships last week, finishing 21st overall. The Lyons were led by first year Camille Coklow, who battled back from a rough preliminary to win the 100-meter dash. Mount Holyoke is back on the track this weekend, as select members of the squad participate at the Open New England Championships, hosted by Stonehill. Action begins on Friday and runs through Saturday with a 10am start time both days.
Mount Holyoke (11-4; 4-2 NEWMAC) waits for the field to be announced for the 2013 ECAC New England Championship, which will be revealed later on Monday. Should the Lyons earn a berth in the first through the fourth-seeds, they will host an opening round game on Wednesday at the MHC Turf Field (time is TBD). The top-seed in the tournament field hosts the semifinals (Saturday at 11am & 2pm) and the championship game (Sunday; TBD).
Mount Holyoke had an outstanding effort on Lake Quinsigamond last weekend as the varsity eight boat placed 14th overall in tough competition. The second varsity eight boat was sixth in the Petite Final, while the novice eight boat finished third in its Petite Final.
The Lyons are back in action Sunday when they head back to Worcester to compete in the ECAC Championships at Lake Quinsigamond.
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