By Maddie Darmstadt There is a quiet comfort in knowing that when one season ends, there is always another to follow. But for Stonehill’s senior fall athletes, the end of this season also means the end of their athletic careers.   For most college athletes, their sport was their first friend, first passion, and their first love. Saying goodbye is not only daunting but aches in a way that is difficult to put into words.   To some, this finality may seem trivial, but to those o

By Maddi Achtyl The Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams begin their season this month, competing in the Northeast Conference (NEC). It marks the first season since they made the jump to Division I that they are eligible for the NCAA postseason tournament.  Last year, the men’s basketball team held a 15-17 overall record and a 7-9 record in Northeast Conference play. For the fifth consecutive year, the team earned a spot in the NEC championship tournament. Heading into tourname

By Annie Renz The Stonehill men’s ice hockey team put on a thrilling two-game performance against No. 5 Penn State, pushing them to the end of a back-and-forth game one on October 24.   After going down by one, the Skyhawks went into the second period flying. Joel Lehtinen slotted in his first goal of the season. Twenty-four seconds later, Evan Orr capitalized off a great possession to earn his second goal of the season.   “It was kind of a blur,” said Lehtinen. “When I score

By LilyBelle Cogliano This year, the women's ice hockey team entered the season prepared and focused, and their determination has been evident in their strong performances and numerous victories. From their season opener, the team’s energy, confidence, and discipline have been a clear reflection of the work they’ve put in behind the scenes leading up to this year's season.    Speaking on the team's mindset heading into November, senior Maddi Achtyl said, “I think everyone is

By Annie Renz Stonehill College and Stonehill Athletics announced today the addition of men’s swimming and diving for the 2026-2027 season.   This comes after the college added diving to the women’s team earlier this year.   The addition of men’s swimming and diving puts Stonehill at 24 varsity athletic programs at the Division I level. It is the college’s first expansion of athletic teams since 2022 when women’s ice hockey was added.   Both the men’s and women’s teams will b