Year in Sports
Coach Celebrates
Men's Basketball coach Tommy Amaker celebrates with his team following their 93-74 victory over Columbia, which sealed their regular-season Ivy League title.
In the Deep End: Game of the Year, Runner-Up
With a Final Four berth on the line, the Crimson men's water polo pushed heavyweight UC Davis to overtime. Then the incredible happened.
Finding the Eye of the Storm: Parting Shot
"If there’s one group on campus where I always felt that I belonged, it was Sports. That group represents a space that catalyzed my growth as a person."
Still Kicking: Team of the Year, Runner-Up
Led by coach Ted Minnis and fifth-year star Noah Harrison, Harvard men's water polo made its first-ever trip to the Final Four.
Bryce is Nice: Male Rookie of the Year, Runner-Up
Highly touted as a prospect, Aiken brought home Ivy League Rookie of the Year honors and shone brightest when the game was on the line.
Confessions of a Female Sports Journalist: Parting Shot
"When the scouting report by the men’s soccer team came out earlier this year, it was a blow not only to the members of the women’s soccer team; I think all women at Harvard connected to the world of sports were impacted by it."
Fourth and None: Upset of the Year
Seeking a championship four-peat, Harvard football fell short against Yale, ending a nine-game win streak in The Game and an era of Ivy dominance.
For the Love of the Game: Parting Shot
"When I stepped into The Crimson as a freshman, I was set on becoming a men’s basketball writer...Plans, of course, are subject to change."
Senior Written Perspective: June Lee
"On the court, June liked to have fun, but she always knew when it was time to work."
Sly Fox: Male Rookie of the Year, Runner-Up
The Jericho, N.Y., native finished the season atop all defensemen in points and assists, with 40 and 34, respectively. Fox also set the scoring pace with the man-advantage, tallying 22 assists and 24 points overall on the power play.
Living Through Sports: Parting Shot
"Though I was never cut out to be a Division I athlete, The Crimson sports board gave me access to telling these stories of the game that evolve into the lessons of life."
Miami Bryce
Freshman Bryce Aiken helped lead the Harvard men's basketball team to an 18-10 campaign. The point guard took home Ivy League Rookie of the Year honors.
Senior Written Perspective: Siyani Chambers
"Watching his journey back was inspiring to everyone. He was ready to prove he hadn't lost a step."
