Town Topics — Princeton's Weekly Community Newspaper Since 1946.
Vol. LXV, No. 19
Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Sports

(Photo by Stephen Goldsmith)

STEVIE WONDER: Princeton University baseball player Steve Harrington follows through on a swing last Sunday in the decisive game of the best-of-three Ivy League Championship Series. Sophomore Harrington chipped in two doubles and three RBIs as Princeton topped Dartmouth 8-5 to win the title.

Sparked by Harrington’s Bat, Goetz’s Stellar Pitching, PU Baseball Tops Dartmouth in ILCS to Make NCAAs

Bill Alden

One is known for his quick hands and the other has a rubber arm.

Going From Local Diamonds to PU Title, Native Son Welsh Has Come Full Circle

Bill Alden

Erin Tochihara has kept busy this spring for the Princeton University women’s lacrosse team.

Tiger Women’s Lax Wins Ivy Tournament; To Play at No. 8 James Madison in NCAAs

Ed Benkin

One year away from the NCAA Tournament was too long for the Princeton Tigers.

Hellstern’s Powerful Work in Midfield Helps PHS Boys’ Lacrosse Catch Fire

Bill Alden

Mike Hellstern got to roam free in the midfield last spring for the Princeton High boys’ lacrosse team.

Sparked by Shavel’s Toughness on Attack, PDS Boys’ Lacrosse Enjoying Solid Season

Bill Alden

His left knee and his right thigh were wrapped in ice but Aaron Shavel was smiling.

Hun Softball Growing Into Formidable Team; Primed to Do Damage in Postseason Action

Bill Alden

Kathy Quirk felt an uncomfortable sense of deja vu last Friday as her Hun School softball team struggled in the bottom of the seventh inning at Lawrenceville School.