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Alumni Come Back for Cricket
Cricket is Haverford’s oldest and most distinctive sport and was introduced by the English landscape architect who planned the campus in 1834, William Carvill.
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A Winning Combination
Upgraded facilities, more full-time coaches, state-of-the-art strength training and other enhancements have helped Haverford’s teams post impressive results in recent years. But the true measure of success for Athletics is reflected in how well the program allows students to excel … Continue reading
Being a Student-Athlete
“To be a student-athlete is to be someone who sees the critical importance of the lessons learned both in the classroom and on the field. I truly believe that life rewards individuals who are hard-working, flexible, and capable of relating … Continue reading
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Athletics – Track
More than 40% of Haverford students participate in varsity athletics such as our women’s outdoor and indoor track & field teams.
Bowling Them Over on the Cricket Field
Cricketer Alisa Strayer ’13—who picked up the sport her freshman year—surprises with her “flighty ball.” Read “Bowling Them Over on the Cricket Field” in the Spring/Summer 2013 issue of Haverford magazine »