The Hamilton College men's golf team concluded the 2026 NESCAC Championship in third place, finishing strong with a team score of 297 in the final round at Fox Hopyard Golf Club on April 26. Ramon Aroca Gonzalez '26 led the Continentals, finishing fourth overall with a total score of 3-over-par 145, highlighted by an eagle on the fifth hole and birdies on the 15th and 18th. Eric Soderberg '26 also performed well, tying for 17th with a total of 152, while Wyatt Lupo '29 and Jake Hendelman '28 contributed with scores of 155 and 152, respectively. The Continentals' performance secures them an automatic bid to the upcoming NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championship in Florida.
In baseball, Hamilton had a challenging weekend against Amherst, losing both games of a doubleheader on April 25 after winning the first game of the series on April 24. Mark Kovach '28 pitched a complete game in the 4-1 victory on Friday, allowing just one run while striking out three. However, the Continentals struggled in the doubleheader, falling 8-1 in the first game and narrowly losing the second game 3-2. Lucas Herman '26 had a notable performance, going 2-for-2 with a run in the first game, but the team could not maintain momentum against the Mammoths.
Softball had a mixed day on April 25, splitting a doubleheader with Amherst on Senior Day. The Continentals won the first game decisively, 7-1, led by Nikki Dyche '28, who went 3-for-3 with two RBIs. Yael Everett '28 pitched effectively, allowing only one run. However, in the second game, Hamilton fell just short, losing 3-2 after Amherst scored in the seventh inning. The team now holds a record of 9-24 and looks to build on this performance in their remaining games.
Hamilton's track and field team competed at the NESCAC Championships at Williams College on April 25 and 26. Ian Fisher '29 stood out for the men, ranking third in the 110-meter hurdles, while Dana Schwartz '26 led the women's team, entering the championships ranked first in the javelin throw. The team aimed to capitalize on their strong individual performances to secure points for the overall standings.
The men's lacrosse team faced Wesleyan in the NESCAC quarterfinals on April 25, looking to advance in the championship. With an overall record of 8-6, the Continentals were the No. 6 seed and aimed to upset the No. 3 seeded Cardinals. The outcome of this match will determine their progression in the NESCAC tournament, as they seek to reach the semifinals for the second time in three years.