Hobart and William Smith Colleges

In this edition of This Week in Photos, we feature the most memorable photos from the 2017-2018 Hobart and William Smith athletic year. Here, members of the HWS sailing team practice on Seneca Lake. The team closed out the 2017-18 season finishing third at the ICSA Team Race National Championship and fourth at the ICSA Dinghy National Championship. William Smith sailors finished third at the ICSA Women's National Championship.

Members of the HWS Sailing team (black sails) compete during the Marchiando Team Race on the Charles River in Boston. The Colleges finished the weekend at eighth overall.

The HWS sailing team practices on Seneca Lake. Head coach Scott Ikle '84 was named the 2018 Sail1Design/Gill Coach of the year. HWS had a program record six sailors named ICSA All-Americans this spring.

Members of the William Smith sailing team gather for a photo after winning the Middle Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association Women's Championship in Norfolk, Va. It was the Herons' fourth MAISA Women's Championship. The Herons went on to a program best third place finish at the national championships.

Andrew Silard '18 puts away a rebound during Hobart's game against SUNY Geneseo in NCAA play. The Statesmen finished the season with an 18-6-5 overall record.

Cam Shaheen '19 makes an acrobatic play in the neutral zone during Hobart's win against the University of Southern Maine.

Frank Oplinger '18 makes a save during Hobart's 3-0 win over Norwich University during the 2018 New England Hockey Conference Tournament in Northfield, Vt.

Statesmen and coaches gather after defeating Norwich University for the 2018 NEHC Championship. It was Hobart's fourth consecutive conference crown.

Kelsey Williams '21 looks to pass during the Herons’ game against Geneseo.

Sarah Benyo ‘18 puts a shot on goal during William Smith’s game against RPI.

Kelsi Carr '18 works around a defender during William Smith's 15-10 win over Ithaca College during the 2018 Liberty League Women's Lacrosse Championship.

The Herons celebrate after securing their third straight and fifth overall Liberty League tournament championship with a 15-10 win over Ithaca College. William Smith reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Binjo Emmanuel '20 moves the ball down the field during Hobart's 1-0 win over the SUNY Geneseo.

Joseph Escamilla '18 heads the ball during Hobart's game against Bard College.

Sam Farman '19 battles a defender during Hobart's 2-1 win over the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Mouhamed Diouf '19 hoists the Liberty League Championship plaque following Hobart's 2-0 win over Vassar College. It was the Statesmen's second Liberty League crown. Hobart advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Katherine Campbell '18 lunges for the ball during William Smith's game against Messiah College.

Sheila McQuillen '21 battles a defender during William Smith's 2-0 win over Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Elizabeth Moore '20 leaps for the ball during William Smith's 2-0 win over Vassar College.

Members of the William Smith soccer team and their coaches pose for a photo on Cozzens Field after capturing the 2017 Liberty League Women's Soccer Championship title. It was the Herons 11th straight Liberty League title. William Smith reached the third round of the NCAA Tournament.

A view of the Head of the Charles Regatta from above. The Hobart College varsity eight was named the Liberty League Men's Rowing Boat of the Week following a 12th place finish in the men's collegiate eights event.

The William Smith rowing team practices on the Cayuga-Seneca Canal. The Herons finished third in the Liberty League Championships, winning a silver medal in the varsity eight and a bronze medal in the second varsity eight and varsity four.

Assistant Professor of History Matthew Crow captures a photo of the Hobart rowing team practicing on the Cayuga-Seneca Canal at sunset. Crow serves as the faculty athletics fellow for the rowing team.

The Statesmen gather after capturing the Liberty League Men's Rowing Championship. Hobart has won 13 straight Liberty League Men's Rowing titles.

Sierramarie Fitzgerald '19 runs downfield during the Heron's 4-3 win over Ursinus College.

Emily King '18 and her defenders prepare for a penalty corner against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Hannah Wood '18 celebrates after a goal during the Heron's 4-3 win over Ursinus College.

Liam Murphy '18 leads the Statesmen out of the tunnel before their game against Shenandoah University.

Dakota Harvey '21 breaks a tackle during Hobart's 31-3 victory over St. John Fisher College at home on Boswell Field.

Brandon Shed '18 runs downfield during Hobart's 34-7 win over St. Lawrence University. Shed caught three passes for a game-high 121 yards, breaking the Hobart career record for receiving yards.

Emma Wilber '21 swims the breaststroke during William Smith's 150-60 win over Wells College.

Therese Mandracchia '19 performs a back dive off the 3-meter board during a meet in Bristol Pool.

Anna Leffler ’20 swims the backstroke as part of the 200 individual medley during William Smith's 143-95 win over Alfred University.

Jamal Lucas '19 makes a layup during Hobart’s 79-74 win over Vassar College.

Colin Dougherty ’19 finishes a breakaway with a dunk during Hobart College’s 89-74 win over Skidmore College.

Dan Masino '21 goes up for a shot during Hobart's 87-75 win over St. John Fisher College.

Lindsay Brown '19 protects the puck during William Smith's 2-2 tie against the University of Massachusetts at Boston.

Kiley Fewster '18 fires a shot on goal during William Smith's home opener against Salve Regina. The Herons went on to win 4-0.

Maggie Salmon '18 stops a shot on goal during William Smith's game against Stevenson University in the first round of the United Collegiate Hockey Conference Tournament. It was the Herons' first postseason game in program history.

Matthew Pedicine '19 weaves through the defense during the Statesmen's game against Scared Heart University.

Sam Lucchesi ’20 prepares for a shot on goal during Hobart’s game against St. Joseph’s University.

Members of the Hobart lacrosse team celebrate after a diving goal by Justin Scott '20. Scott scored a career-high six goals, tying the record for a Statesman in a Division I game.

Mia Morrison '19 goes up for a shot during William Smith's 59-56 win over Skidmore College.

Adrianne Torea '19 finishes with a layup during William Smith's game against the University of Rochester.

Kendra Quinn-Moultrie '18 goes for a shot during William Smith's game against the University of Rochester.

Jonah Salita '19 hits a forehand during Hobart's 8-1 win over Oneonta State.

Jonathan Atwater '19 returns a drop shot during a match as part of Hobart's 9-0 win over Union College.

Colin Molloy '20 and Joseph Mallon '20 team up to help Hobart defeat Ithaca 7-2 in Bristol Field House.

Dina Rigas '21 readies to hit a serve during the 2017 Mary Hosking Invitational on the newly resurfaced courts at the HWS Tennis Center.

Michaelann Denton '18 fires a shot down the line during the Mary Hosking Invitation. The tournament was the first round of matches hosted on the newly resurfaced HWS Tennis Center.

Katelyn Nguyen '21 hits a cross court shot during the Mary Hosking Invitational.

Tyler Sutherland '18 comes down the final stretch during the Cross Country Only Conference championships at Seneca Lake State Park. The Statesmen finished second.

Paighton Alberts '21 keeps pace during the Cross Country Only Conference championships at Seneca Lake State Park. Alberts was named the Liberty League Women's Cross Country Rookie of the Week, placing eighth out of 112 runners.

Peter Kapsimalis '19 hits a shot out of the bunker during a practice round at Clifton Springs Country Club.

Lindsay Brown '19 hits a tee shot during a practice round at Clifton Springs Country Club.

Joana Pacheco ’21 hits a forehand during William Smith's squash match against Dickinson College.

Divine Wing ’18 hits a backhand shot during Hobart's match against Dickinson College.

During an awards banquet in Indianapolis, Caroline Conboy '17, an alum of the William Smith swimming and diving team, is named an NCAA Woman of the Year Finalist.

Longtime Hobart Director of Athletics Michael J. Hanna ’68, P’99 is surrounded by Statesmen while being awarded the Hobart Medal of Excellence in February.

Beth Mowins, play-by-play announcer and sports journalist for ESPN and CBS, interviews Director of William Smith Athletics Deb Steward at the Women Leaders National Convention in Dallas, Texas. Steward was named the 2017 Women Leaders in College Sports Division III Administrator of the Year.

Students, parents and alums gather outside of New Era Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. to tailgate for the Buffalo Bills vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game. Hobart alumnus Ali Marpet ’15 plays for Tampa Bay.

Ali Marpet '15 pass blocks during the Buffalo Bills vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game. Marpet remains the highest drafted DIII player in NFL history.