The women’s soccer team had an unforgettable undefeated regular season, but the playoffs were another story. The University of Toronto Varsity Blues defeated the Gaels 3-0 in the quarterfinals.
The women’s rugby program delivered on the promise of their undefeated regular season with a dominant championship performance, besting the Guelph Gryphons 46-17.
Last Thursday, the Gaels took on the Guelph Gryphons, who were ranked fifth in the country ahead of the nighttime matchup. The Gaels lost a heartbreaker to the Gryphons in overtime, 27-24.
Whether you’re talking about school spirit or pure celebratory ecstasy, Homecoming (Hoco) is one of the most important dates of the year for the Queen’s community. This year’s iteration, to be held on Oct. 19, is hoping to strikea balance between the two.
On the final weekend of September, the women’s soccer team raised more than $4,500 for the fight against breast cancer through the “Play for the Cure” fundraiser.
Queen’s men’s rugby and football do great charity work, women’s soccer is closing in on an undefeated regular season, men’s soccer struggles down the stretch.
Last year set the expectations high for Queen’s cross country program. After outstanding races in London, Ontario and Pennsylvania, they might be even higher.
Queen’s athletes have always prided themselves on doing great work on and off the field, whether in the classroom or community. Now, they have an organization to help concentrate their charitable efforts.
Queen’s rowing is going to have a hard time following up on last season’s success, but with a new crop of recruits to replace the decorated graduates, the sky is the limit.
