By Serena Toscani, Banner Staff Ilona Maher has become one of the most recognizable faces in women’s sports, rising to fame as a dominant force in rugby—but her impact extends far beyond the pitch. Born and raised in Burlington, Vermont, Maher was a multi-sport athlete from a young age, participating in field hockey, basketball, and …
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Athlete of the Issue: Kate Drachman ’25
By Abby Whelan, Banner Staff From winning 15 consecutive EIL Championships to their iconic Instagram account, Winsor Squash’s reputation speaks for itself. A core member of this team is Kate Drachman ’25, who has been playing squash at Winsor since Class II and has served as captain for the past two seasons. The Banner was …
Men’s College Hockey Beanpot Recap
By Cate Ewald, Contributing Writer The Beanpot is an annual hockey tournament that dates back to 1952, and the men’s competition in particular is one of the most iconic and popular college hockey tournaments in Boston. Because the arena is filled with both students and regular fans, the event is a great representation of the …
Take a Stand Project: Boston Women’s Sports
By Nora Furlong & Lizzy Fitzpatrick, Contributing Writers The Take A Stand Project is a part of the senior elective Politics of Identity: Race, and Gender in the United States. This project invites seniors to answer the question: To what extent do we have a responsibility to act on behalf of values we believe in? …
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New Patriots Era: Mike Vrabel Head Coach
By Cate Ewald, Contributing Writer The Patriots have hired their second head coach since Bill Belichick: Mike Vrabel. Hours after the conclusion of the Patriots’ last game of the season, then-Head Coach Jerod Mayo was fired. Game attendance had been down all season, and fans had even been chanting “fire Mayo” during the last couple …
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