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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Softball

Softball head coach Phil McElroy (center) is one of many coaches who developed an online recruiting approach.

Coaches get creative to tackle pandemic-era recruiting

By Christopher Williams, Former Sports Editor / October 29, 2020

In a typical year of recruiting for Emerson sports teams, prospective student athletes visit the campus, meet with coaches, watch a team game, and even...

The baseball team will begin practicing this week while adhering to COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Lions claim 35 spots on NEWMAC Spring All-Academic team

By Lara Hill / May 14, 2020

The cancellation of spring sports at the college left many student athletes devastated; however, senior pitcher Sam Knox said the announcement of the NEWMAC...

The season will consist of conference play only and official competitions will begin on March 13.

Coaches plan to adjust scouting processes amid pandemic

By Kayla Buck / April 20, 2020

Emerson coaches are taking a new approach to scouting this spring after high schools decided to cancel their sports seasons in light of the COVID-19 global...

The Lions fell to 0-7 on the season.

Cardinals sweep Lions in Arizona

By Alberto Gilman / March 5, 2020

The softball team returned to the field in Tucson, Arizona, on Wednesday for a doubleheader rematch against the St. John Fisher Cardinals, falling in both...

Softball swept in dramatic doubleheader

Softball swept in dramatic doubleheader

By Alberto Gilman / March 4, 2020

The softball team lost two extra-inning games to the St. Fisher College Cardinals and the University of Mary Washington Eagles on Tuesday. The Lions...

Courtesy of Kate Foultz

Softball looks to reach new heights as season nears

By Megan Maclaren / February 26, 2020

The softball team ranked fifth in the NEWMAC conference in 2019. This season, with nine players entering their sophomore season, the team is aiming to...

Senior catcher Kallista Leonardos played in every game so far this season and totals 33 hits. Photo by Aaron J. Miller / Beacon Staff

Senior enters professional draft after softball senior day

By Andrew Lin, Former Staff / April 19, 2019

Senior catcher Kallista Leonardos announced her intention to enter the American Softball Association draft on Friday at the softball team’s senior day....

Freshman Lexi Semanchik plays first-base and hit one home run this season. Photo by Alexa Schapiro / Beacon Staff

Softball one spot shy of playoffs with two doubleheaders remaining

By Peirce Eldredge, Former Staff / April 17, 2019

As the softball team heads into its final weekend in the conference regular season, the Lions have a chance to make the playoffs with two doubleheader...

The Lions defeated Coast Guard 9-0 in the first match of their doubleheader.  Photo by Alexa Schapiro / Beacon Staff

Softball goes 1-1 in third annual Sexual Assault Awareness doubleheader

By Andrew Lin, Former Staff / April 6, 2019

The softball team went 1-1 in a doubleheader against the United States Coast Guard Academy for its third annual Sexual Assault Awareness games on Saturday...

The softbal team raised $2,430 last year and have raised $1,305 so far this year for RAINN. Photo by Alexa Schapiro / Beacon Staff

Softball prepares for third annual Sexual Assault Awareness games

By Andrew Lin, Former Staff / April 3, 2019

The softball team will host its third annual Sexual Assault Awareness event alongside a conference doubleheader against the United States Coast Guard Academy...

Kallista Leonardos (left) and Alena Jones (right) were named team captains for the 2019 season. Photos by Olivia Strauss / Beacon Correspondent

Seniors Leonardos, Jones announced as softball captains

By Jake Peter / March 15, 2019

The softball team chose senior catcher Kallista Leonardos and senior shortstop Alena Jones as team captains for the 2019 season. Head coach Phil McElroy...

Softball head coach Phil McElroy (center) is one of many coaches who developed an online recruiting approach.

Softball adds nine new players to build on last year’s success

By Andrew Lin, Former Staff / March 10, 2019

The softball coaching staff revamped the team’s roster from last season and added nine new players in hopes of making a second consecutive conference...

Jill Gearin '18 played softball at Emerson for four years. Photo Courtesy of Jill Gearin

Alumna becomes third female broadcaster in Minor League Baseball history

By Domenic Conte, Former Sports Columnist / November 12, 2018

Jill Gearin ‘18 will become the third female broadcaster in Minor League Baseball history as she joins the Visalia Rawhide as a radio play-by-play commentator...

The softball diamond on Rotch Field now has dugouts for both teams. Photo: Kyle Bray/Beacon Staff.

Turf, locker rooms upgraded at Rotch Field

By Kyle Bray, Former Managing Editor: Visual and Design / September 6, 2018

Rotch Field—Emerson’s home venue for soccer, lacrosse, and softball—underwent renovations to improve the facility over the summer. The renovations...

Senior Molly Goldstein fields a ground ball. Courtesy of Jillian Gearin.

Softball secures first NEWMAC playoff spot

By Kyle Bray, Former Managing Editor: Visual and Design / April 22, 2018

Emerson’s softball team will face Babson College Beavers in the first round of the playoffs for the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference...

Neely Eddleston (center) is tied for second in the NEWMAC in wins. Courtesy of Jillian Gearin.

Outstanding pitcher claims Beacon Women’s Lion of the Year

By Kyle Bray, Former Managing Editor: Visual and Design / April 19, 2018

With the spring season winding down, and commencement just a few weeks away, we are pleased to announce our Lions of the Year. Our staff selected one...

At last year's event, the softball team raised $1,000 for RAINN. Courtesy of Jillian Gearin

Softball to host sexual assault awareness game

By Dylan Rossiter, Former Editor / April 12, 2018

During Jillian Gearin’s junior year, a discussion about Colin Kaepernick and other sports figures using their platforms to promote social causes came...

Jillian Gearin, who is batting .290 with 10 RBI, steps up to the plate. Courtesy of Jillian Gearin

Lions aim for playoff spot after hot start

By Dylan Rossiter, Former Editor / April 12, 2018

Emerson softball is poised to make the playoffs for the first time since joining the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference in 2014. The...

Eddleston traveled to Italy in high school to promote the return of softball to the Olympics. Photo: Zivah Solomon/Beacon Correspondent

Freshman pitcher dominates NEWMAC

By Kyle Bray, Former Managing Editor: Visual and Design / April 12, 2018

Freshman pitcher Neely Eddleston did not expect to play a big role going into her first season at Emerson. However, in the second week of the season, she...

The Lions won the first game over WPI 9-8, before losing the second 9-5. Photo: Max Wildstein/Beacon Correspondent

Softball: Lions split doubleheader to open conference play

By Max Wildstein, Former Staff / March 26, 2018

Emerson softball continued its hot start to the season against Worcester Polytechnic Institute in a Saturday afternoon conference doubleheader at home....