2010 Lacrosse News
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Lacrosse Team Claims IWLCA National Academic Squad Accolades
August 24, 2010The Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association recently announced that the Mount Holyoke College lacrosse team earned Academic Squad honors for the 2010 season. Rachel Kurzweil, Peggy Wefald and Bianca Young were also named to the organization's Academic Honor Roll. -
2010 Lacrosse Season in Review
August 01, 2010The ascent of the Mount Holyoke lacrosse program continued in 2010, as third year head coach Miriam Esber guided her squad to an overall record of 11-7. Led by senior midfielders Peggy Wefald and Perry Markell, the Lyons advanced to the ECAC New England Championship.
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Wefald Selected to Represent Lyons at IWLCA Senior All-Star Game
June 04, 2010Senior Peggy Wefald has been selected to represent Mount Holyoke College at the 2010 Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association/Under Armour North-South Senior All-Star Game. The midfielder was among the 41 players from around the nation to be chosen for the game.
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Markell Named to ECAC All-Star Team
May 26, 2010Senior midfielder Perry Markell has been named to the ECAC Division III New England All-Star Second Team after helping the Lyons to their most wins in over 15 years. One of the Lyons top all around threats, she piled up 61 points on 49 goals and 12 assists in just 18 games played.
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Pair of Lacrosse Players Claim All-Region Accolades
May 21, 2010Senior midfielder Peggy Wefald and senior defender Bianca Young have been named to the IWLCA All-Region Second Team after leading the Lyons to their most wins in over 15 years. The IWLCA honored 224 Division III players from around the nation. Thirty-two recipients were selected to represent the Berkshire Region.
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Keene State Edges Lacrosse in ECAC Tournament Championship, 18-17
May 16, 2010Junior attacker Clara Raugei racked up five goals and an assist in the Lyons heartbreaking loss. Senior midfielder Perry Markell added four goals. Senior midfielder Peggy Wefald added a hat trick and one assist.
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Mount Holyoke Blasts Husson in ECAC Semifinals, 20-7
May 15, 2010The Lyons advanced to the ECAC Championship for the first time. They will face Keene State tomorrow at 1:00 p.m.
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Lacrosse Earns Top Seed in ECAC Tournament
May 10, 2010The Lyons will face off against Husson University on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. in the second semifinal round game at Plymouth State University's Arold Field.
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Awards Handed Out at Annual Athletic Banquet
May 06, 2010The Mount Holyoke College Department of Athletics hosted its annual awards celebration this evening in Chapin Auditorium. Individuals from all 14 varsity teams were honored. Squash Head Coach Allen Fitzsimmons served as the event’s emcee. Soccer team member Lauren Orr earned the prestigious Alumnae Association Scholar-Athlete Award.
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NEWMAC Announces Spring Academic All-Conference Squads
May 06, 2010The NEWMAC recently announced its 2010 Spring Academic All-Conference Teams. Eighteen Mount Holyoke College student-athletes were recognized for their achievements in their respective sports as well as in the classroom. Academic All-Conference Teams were selected for the sports of lacrosse, crew and track and field.
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Seniors Honored at Scholar Athlete Reception
May 06, 2010Prior to the annual athletics awards celebration this evening, 17 Mount Holyoke seniors representing 11 teams were honored as part of the College's second annual Scholar Athlete Reception. The recognition event highlighted those student-athletes who have excelled both on the field and in the classroom.
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NEWMAC Announces Spring Academic All-Conference Squads
May 06, 2010Eighteen Lyons were recognized for their achievements in their respective sports as well as in the classroom.
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Lacrosse Racks Up NEWMAC Postseason Accolades
May 06, 2010Miriam Esber was named Coach of the Year. Meanwhile, seniors Peggy Wefald and Perry Markell earned First Team accolades, and Bianca Young was voted to the Second Team.
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Second Half Surge Pushes Springfield Past Lacrosse in NEWMAC Semifinals, 17-10
May 01, 2010Perry Markell led the Lyons with four goals and nine draw controls. Hilary Bombard added a hat trick.
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Lacrosse Cruises Past Wheaton in NEWMAC Quarterfinals, 15-6
April 28, 2010Peggy Wefald exploded for seven goals to lead the way for the Lyons. Perry Markell and Clara Raugei added hat tricks.
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Lacrosse Routs Bard in Regular Season Finale, 20-0
April 24, 2010The Lyons 20 goals, 11 assists and 31 points were all season highs. They established a new program record for margin of victory and posted the third shutout in school history.
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Lacrosse Blasts Smith, 16-3
April 20, 2010Peggy Wefald racked up five goals and three assists to pace the Lyons. Clara Raugei added four goals and a pair of helpers, and the Markell sisters added two tallies apiece.
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Wefald Collects Second Straight NEWMAC Player of the Week Award
April 19, 2010Peggy Wefald has been named NEWMAC Lacrosse Player of the Week for the week of April 12-18.
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MIT Slips Past Lacrosse in Overtime, 13-11
April 17, 2010Perry Markell racked up five goals, and Peggy Wefald notched a hat trick for the 10th time this season. The Lyons saw their two game win streak come to an end.
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Wefald Adds ECAC Offensive Player of the Week to Trophy Case
April 13, 2010Peggy Wefald has been named ECAC Division III New England Offensive Player of the Week for the week of April 5-11.
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Lacrosse Takes Down Springfield in Double Overtime Thriller, 12-11
April 13, 2010Peggy Wefald netted the winner 2:40 into the second overtime period to push the Lyons to a thrilling win over the Pride.
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SAAC Newsletter: Spring 2010
April 12, 2010Mount Holyoke College's Student-Athlete Advisory Committe has released its Spring 2010 Newsletter. Read about the soccer team's trip to Japan, Kathryn Brummer's life as a student-athlete and more!
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Wefald Nabs NEWMAC Lacrosse Player of the Week Honors
April 12, 2010Senior midfielder Peggy Wefald has been named NEWMAC Lacrosse Player of the Week for the week of April 5-11 after scoring her 200th career goal in the Lyons win over Wellesley.
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Lacrosse Overpowers Wellesley, 19-10
April 10, 2010Peggy Wefald racked up a career best eight goals en route to becoming the first player in program history to surpass 200 for her career, as the Lyons routed the Blue.
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Wefald Earns "Lyon of the Week" Award
April 07, 2010Senior lacrosse team member Peggy Wefald has been named “Lyon of the Week” for the week of March 29-April 4.
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#11 Babson Survives Upset Bid By Lacrosse, 15-11
April 03, 2010The Lyons suffered a heartbreaking loss to nationally ranked Babson despite strong efforts from Peggy Wefald and Perry Markell. The duo scored five and three goals, respectively.
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Follow the Lacrosse Blog
April 02, 2010The Mount Holyoke lacrosse team has jumped out to a 5-3 start to its 2010 campaign. Follow sophomore Alex Crean's <strong><a href="https://pub.mtholyoke.edu/journal/mhclacrosse/">Lacrosse Team Blog</a></strong>.
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Lacrosse Nips Eastern Connecticut, 15-13
March 31, 2010Perry Markell scored what proved to be the winner on a free position shot with 5:18 remaining in regulation. Peggy Wefald racked up six goals to lead the way for the Lyons.
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Wheaton Pulls Away From Lacrosse, 17-9
March 27, 2010With her six goals, Peggy Wefald surpassed Caitlin Taylor ’06 as the program’s all-time leader in career goals scored with 182. Hilary Bombard added a pair of tallies for the Lyons.
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Lacrosse Too Much For Bridgewater State, 14-11
March 25, 2010Peggy Wefald racked up six goals to lead the way for the Lyons. It was their third win in their last four outings. Perry Markell added a hat trick and two assists.
