By all measures, the 2009 campaign for the men's and women's cross country teams, labeled as a rebuilding year for both programs, was full of ups and downs. The men's team had some rough finishes during the season, but one highlight was a strong performance at the Saints Invitational at Franklin Park back in October.
As the women's basketball team begins the 2009-2010 season with high hopes, senior forward Ida Kruse plans for a successful season. The Lyons have opened their season 2-4 (1-1), and Kruse has been a quiet yet consistent force at the post. Kruse, from Vershire, Vt.
Recent Results Men's Basketball 12/03 Wheaton 58, Roger Williams 63 12/05 Wheaton 68, Bridgewater St. 66 Women's Basketball 12/02 Wheaton 58, Babson 70 12/05 Wheaton 72 Coast Guard 54 Men's Swimming & Diving 12/04-05 MIT Invitational, 7th place (out of 7 teams), 187 points Women's Swimming & Diving 12/04-05 MIT Invitational, 4th place (out of 7 teams), 403 points Upcoming Games Men's Basketball 12/10 @ Elms, 7 p.
Men's Basketball Notes: The Lyons defeat 19th ranked Bears: Last Saturday Wheaton men's basketball traveled to Bridgewater State College to take on the Bears, who are ranked 19th in men's Division III basketball. Following a dreadful collapse in 2008 at home to Bridgwater, the Lyons made sure this game would not be a repeat.
Sporting events naturally lend themselves to living in the moment (pardon the cliché). A single play, ingrained in the minds of partisan fans, can live on memory and lexicon, evoking all sorts of feelings and emotions. And that includes both the good and the bad.