Posts published in “Sports”

(Archive September 2019) Tried and True Training Tips

By editorialteam on April 15, 2025

Experienced Trainers Offer Advice for Athletic Success

By Marie Rodriguez | Observer Contributor

New and exciting athletic events are held every season and there are some fundamental training basics that beginners should be aware of.

When it comes to gear first time athletic event participants should take into account the importance of dressing appropriately.

Ryan Lyesiuk, Accounting major, is a passionate runner and enjoys participating in 5k marathons. He strongly advised first-time athletic event trainers to invest in a comfortable pair of long distance running sneakers. read more

(Archive April 2019) Come Get Your Kicks

By editorialteam on April 15, 2025

Intramural Soccer Club Founder Welcomes Students to Join in the Fun

By Rachel Williams | Observer Contributor

Photo courtesy of Ethan Williams and Kyle Gatani

Ethan Williams has devoted over two years to keeping the Intramural Soccer Club running because he loves the sport and missed it from high school.

Williams has been playing soccer since he was five years old and has always had a passion for the sport. In the fall of 2017, William’s first semester at MWCC, he started the Intramural Soccer Club because he felt out of place and wanted to be playing the sport he missed.

According to Williams, there are about 15 – 20 members in the club and that number fluctuates between weeks. About six people, not including Williams, come every week to join in on the activity, competitive spirit, and joy that the game brings. read more

(Archive November 2018) Price, Pearce Lead Sox Past Dodgers to Clinch 4th World Series Title in 14 Years

By editorialteam on April 1, 2025

By Corey Sanderson | Observer Contributor

The Boston Red Sox emerged as the victors in the 2018 World Series.
Image from WikiMedia Inc.

After losing a heartbreaking 18 inning marathon on Friday, the Boston Red Sox outscored the Dodgers 14-7 in games 4 and 5 to clinch their 4^thWorld Series title over the last 14 years, and their 9^th title ever.

Due to the struggles of likely AL MVP Mookie Betts (.217) and JD Martinez (.277) Stats via Foxsports.com, the Red Sox needed the contributions of some unlikely heroes to take down a loaded Dodgers team.

Boston got just that from World Series MVP Steve Pearce. Pearce hit 3 home runs (1 in game 4, and 2 in game 5) and drove in 7 runs to help pace the Red Sox offense over the last two games of the series. His home run in the 8^th inning off Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen in game 4 tied the ball game, and his 3 run double in his next at-bat helped put the game out of reach. His 1^st of 2 home runs in game 5 put the Sox on top for good in the first inning and helped give starting pitcher David Price plenty of confidence to go out and dominate the most important start of his life. read more

(Archive April 2017) Boston Celtics Predicted to Reach Eastern Conference Finals

By editorialteam on September 10, 2024

By Zachary Connell | Observer Contributor

The Boston Celtics opened the NBA season with 20-1 odds to win the NBA Championship according to espn.com. They finished in 5th place with a 48-34 record last year and lost in the first round of the playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks. With the signing of center Al Horford and drafting small forward Jaylen Brown, the expectations are higher for the Celtics to make a stronger push in the playoffs this year.

Although I would love for the Celtics to come out on top at the end of the playoffs, I believe they will reach the Eastern Conference finals. I think they will face the Cleveland Cavaliers but lose the series four games to one. Cleveland has proven they can beat anyone in the East Conference. read more

(Archive February 2017) Preview of the 2017 Boston Red Sox

By editorialteam on September 5, 2024

By Nick Cherico | Observer Contributor

After having a couple of down years, in 2016 the Boston Red Sox finished 93-69 and first in the American League East for the first time since 2013. However it did not end too well for them because the Cleveland Indians swept them in the first round of the playoffs. Going into the offseason, Boston was looking to build on their success from the prior season.

At the the beginning of the season, the Red Sox already knew that they would be dealing with the departure of one of the greatest players in team history, David Ortiz. According to espn.com, in 2016 Ortiz hit 38 home runs, 48 doubles, and hit with a .315 average, which was good enough for 6^th overall in the American League. read more

(Archive February 2017) Super Bowl LI: Who Will Reign Victorious

By editorialteam on September 5, 2024

By Stevie LaBelle | Editor-in-Chief

Reliant Stadium
Photo by eschipul on Flickr

After two very heated and epic conference championship games, we are left with not one, but two teams looking to dominate Superbowl LI.

The NFC Championship game ended with a score of 44-21 with the Atlanta Falcons crushing the dreams of Green Bay Packers fans everywhere. There was an apparent lead throughout majority of the championship game. After the first half, the Packers were not even on the board. Despite the best efforts of both their offense and defense, they could not catch up and the Falcons are the ones proceeding onto the Superbowl. read more

(Archive December 2016) Patriots Review

By editorialteam on September 4, 2024

By Scott Mellecker | Observer Contributor

We are officially eleven games into the NFL season and the Pats are holding a nice 9-2 record. Although there are plenty of more games in the win column than the loss column, there is still plenty that needs to be worked on with this team.

The first four games of the season were a nice test for the Patriots without the greatest quarterback of all time, and the team passed with an A+ score. First it was Jimmy Garoppolo who was handed the keys to the offense. With everyone in the world doubting them, Jimmy G pulled off a miraculous victory against the Arizona Cardinals to win the first game of the season. Next up, the Miami Dolphins, who Garoppolo absolutely tore up for the first half of the game. read more

(Archive December 2016) Preview of the Boston Celtics 2016-17 Season

By editorialteam on September 4, 2024

By Nicholas Cherico | Observer Contributor

In the 2015-16 season, the Boston Celtics finished 48-34, their best record since the 2011-12 season. After a first round exit in the playoffs for the second straight season, the Celtics went into the offseason looking for more pieces to build off their success from last year.

After failing to sign top free agent Kevin Durant, the Celtics made arguably their biggest free agent signing in team history. They signed All-Star power forward/center Al Horford to a max deal through the 2020 season. Next to Durant, Horford was the best free agent available. He provides the Celtics with a deadly mid range shot. He also is going to create a lot of scoring opportunities for the guys around him with his versatility. The Celtics have lacked a skillset like this from the big man position in quite some time. read more

(Archive May 2016) Boston Bruins Miss Playoffs for Second Straight Year, Now Look to the Future

By editorialteam on August 30, 2024

By Andrew Hoenig | Assistant Editor

Boston, Mass. – The 2015-2016 Boston Bruins season ended rather abruptly Saturday, April 9th. For the second straight year the Bruins just missed out on competing even further for the Stanley Cup, failing to make the playoffs after finishing the season with 42 wins, 31 losses, and 9 overtime/shootout losses. The Bruins finished with 93 points tying the Detroit Red Wings. The Red Wings were the final team in the Eastern Conference to clinch a playoff berth after squeaking by Boston with a record of 41 wins, 30 losses, and 11 overtime/shootout losses. The teams that clinched playoff spots in the Eastern Conference were the Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, Florida Panthers, NY Rangers, NY Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning, Philadelphia Flyers, and Detroit. read more

(Archive April 2016) NFL Free Agency: Patriots Progress and Winners/Losers at the Start of the New League Year

By editorialteam on August 28, 2024

By Andrew Hoenig | Assistant Editor

New England, U.S. – The start of the new National Football League year was officially Wednesday, March 9 at 4 P.M.

Teams wasted no time changing their rosters as this is also the time of year in the league when teams can sign free agents. NFL free agents are players that are eligible to sign with any team/franchise because they are currently not under contract with any team.

This year the free agent frenzy once again hit hard! Teams that missed out on the playoffs in 2015 took advantage of the opportunity to sign a number of highly coveted players. Some teams that did make the playoffs last year only got better on paper. read more