For the second year in a row, the Flying Dutchmen football team has returned the coveted Wooden Shoes to Holland after their annual bout with Kalamazoo College. Saturday’s competition pitted a win-less Kalamazoo team with a Hope squad still recovering from a loss to Trine. As Senior Jakob Zanski put it, “We knew we needed…
Last Saturday, Oct. 21, the Hope College football team traveled to Angola, Indiana to face off against MIAA opponent Trine University. This matchup was widely thought to be the final test standing between the Flying Dutchmen and their first MIAA championship in 10 years. The challenge proved to be too much, however, as the Dutchmen…
Week 7 of the college football season has passed and it was a rainy one. However, that did not stop the Flying Dutchmen football team as they put together yet another strong victory against conference opponent Adrian. They played hard in the rainy weather to defeat Adrian 22-3. This is Hope’s third conference victory and…
The Flying Dutchmen began their conference play this season on Saturday with a match at Olivet in celebration of the school’s homecoming. Unfortunately for the Comets, an efficient Dutchmen offense partnered with a staunch defense remembered the bitter taste of last year’s defeat and came ready to play. Everything seemed to be going Hope’s way…
As the college football season rolls on, we’ve seen Hope College start off strong with a 2-1 record against stiff non- conference opponents. After three games, the squad has a bye week that will give them time to prepare for their MIAA conference schedule. This is a good time to reflect on the first few…
Week two of college football ended with Hope College’s first win of the season at home. The Hope College football team delivered on Community Day, defeating the Defiance Yellow Jackets 38-0. Ray and Sue Smith stadium was packed for the Home opener, with over 2,500 students, alumni, and community members attending the game. OFFENSE: The…
MEN’S GOLF: The Hope College Flying Dutchmen fall sports teams continue to surpass expectations, as seen in last week’s events. It began at Monday’s Aurora Men’s Golf Invitational where Junior golfer Josh Gibson (`19) shot a two-round score of 140 (72-68) to finish first among individuals. A second-straight MIAA Golfer of the Week Award coupled…
Hope College joined the Holland Community Saturday, Sept. 9 to feature live music at a traditional picnic, celebrate a new era in Hope football and women’s soccer and see the sights of Windmill Island Gardens in the celebration of the 52nd annual Hope/Holland Community Day. Windmill Island Gardens proudly sports 256-year-old DeZwaan Windmill, 36-acres of…
Football season is finally here, and it is an exciting one for this year’s Hope College football team. The Dutchmen are one of the favorites to win the MIAA football conference this season. This is the breakdown of the different parts of the 2017 Hope College football squad. PAST SUCCESS: The 2016 Hope campaign saw…
Junior running backs become first teammates to rush for 1,000 yards in same year The Flying Dutchmen led start to finish in their season finale, a 31-6 win over Concordia University- Wisconsin. The win improves Hope’s record to 7-3, good for second place in the MIAA standings. After a 1-3 start, Hope ripped off six…