Moments in Motion: Capturing 乐播传媒入口 Pioneers in Action
This fall, 乐播传媒入口 athletes participated in exciting competitions in volleyball, football, tennis, and more. From high-energy touchdowns on the football field to powerful spikes over the net, this photo essay displays the dedication, teamwork, and school pride that fuels 乐播传媒入口鈥檚 passionate and dynamic atmosphere every season.
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The football program was optimistic going into the season, citing strength in numbers and a group of experienced seniors. Compared to the last three seasons, the records were the same: 2-8 overall and 2-7 in the Midwest Conference (MWC). The Pioneers did move up one place in league standings to seventh and they closed the gap in most games. A highlight was , ending their decade-long winning streak over the Pioneers. . More proof of improvement came when the league awards were handed out to three Pioneer seniors: Tyrell Taylor, offensive line; Travis Chu, defensive line; and Hugh Werner, linebacker (all 鈥25). All three received All-Conference honors. This recognition from the MWC was the most 乐播传媒入口 has received in 11 years.
Volleyball
The volleyball season was one for the books, marked by comebacks, close games, and relentless determination. Carving out a 7-1 MWC record (21-10 overall), the squad finished the regular season in second place. At the league tournament, the Pioneers advanced to the final game but fell to conference champs Cornell in four sets. In a conference match against Beloit College in 乐播传媒入口鈥檚 Darby Gymnasium, . . Meanwhile, her teammate Sophie Weber 鈥25 received the Midwest Conference Volleyball Defensive Performer of the Week award three times this season.
Women鈥檚 Soccer鈥
乐播传媒入口鈥檚 women鈥檚 soccer season was highlighted by an impressive third consecutive trip to the Midwest Conference Tournament. On an unforgettable Senior Day, the Pioneers kept their winning streak going against Beloit College, , a record kept alive since the 1980s. During regular season league play, the soccer women placed third in the league. At the four-team conference tourney, Lawrence downed 乐播传媒入口, 1-0, enroute to the title.
Seniors Giada Bambi and Maddie Beltramo (both 鈥25) were named All-Conference, and .The soccer women finished with a record of (8-6-3, 5-2-1 in conference).
Men鈥檚 Soccer鈥
The men鈥檚 soccer team celebrated a season of thrilling milestones this fall. At home, 乐播传媒入口 extended its . On Senior Day, the Pioneers couldn鈥檛 help but have a record-breaking day, setting a . Most importantly, the soccer men posted a 4-2-2 conference record (8-6-5 overall), which was good for fourth place and a conference tournament bid. It was their fourth consecutive trip to the final-four event. Dylan Maddux 鈥25, Evan Larson 鈥25, and Zak Serby 鈥25 garnered All-Conference recognition.
Women鈥檚 Golf鈥
乐播传媒入口 entered the season on a high, having won The momentum didn鈥檛 stop there, with the team shattering a school record at the 2024 SLIAC, . Meilin Hoshino 鈥27 won the individual title with a three-day score of 213. With the team title, 乐播传媒入口 earned a spot in next spring鈥檚 NCAA Division III Championship. And, of course, the members of the unstoppable women鈥檚 golf team continued their winning streak, clinching their sixth SLIAC title and 12th crown overall. Saya Geisendorfer 鈥27, Hoshino, Vidushi Keni 鈥26, Kavya Keshav 鈥26, Mary Li 鈥25, Amy Nguyen 鈥26, Emily Lackershire 鈥27, and Waverly Yang 鈥28 earned All-Conference honors.
Women鈥檚 Tennis鈥
The women鈥檚 tennis team continued its remarkable success this season, with . They also secured their sixth consecutive MWC crown by defeating Lake Forest College 5-2. By the end of the season, . The Pioneers continued their remarkable legacy, boasting 45 consecutive victories against league opponents. Utsah Kalra 鈥25, Lily Perrin 鈥25, and Paige Sargent 鈥27 earned All-Conference in both singles and doubles.
Women鈥檚 Cross Country鈥
High standards and projections fueled the women鈥檚 cross country team this fall. The Pioneers held a No. 6 regional ranking most of the season. At the Midwest Conference meet, 乐播传媒入口 finished second behind Lawrence University, and all seven scorers earned All-Conference honors. Morgan Karow 鈥26 (fourth place), Hannah Roark 鈥26 (fifth), Genevieve Madigan 鈥28 (eighth), Hannah Roth 鈥27 (13th), Crystal Kaczmarczyk 鈥25 (15th), Emma Wharton-Hsieh 鈥27 (16th), and Tennyson Shultz 鈥28 (17th) gave 乐播传媒入口 an overall score of 45 points. At the regional meet, Karow placed 19th out of 208 runners to earn All-Region honors; she was just two spots off the national meet cut line.
Men鈥檚 Cross Country
The 乐播传媒入口 men鈥檚 cross country team kicked off the season in traditionally strong form, showcasing strong performances against regionally-ranked Central College. Three runners blazed into the top nine, claiming for the Pioneers. At 乐播传媒入口鈥檚 own Les Duke Invitational, the Pioneers kept the momentum going, placing . At the Midwest Conference championships, three Pioneers came away with All-Conference honors: Luke Robinson 鈥26 placed fourth, his classmate Connor Heagy 鈥26 ran eighth, while Sam Beck 鈥27 was ninth. Cornell won the meet.
