Bates Bobcast Episode 413: The Champions of Maine

Bates Bobcast Episode 419: What a year!

This week we’re recapping a remarkable year in Bates sports with Director of Athletics Stacey Bunting. Plus, the rowing teams turned in impressive performances at nationals, with the women taking second place at the NCAA Championships and the men finishing fifth at the IRA National Championship. And we catch up with Richard Johnson '78, who recently retired after a long career as the curator of the Sports Museum in Boston. That's this week, on the season finale, of the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 2:01 -- Olivia Hill '28, Women's Rowing. (Female Bobcat of the Week) 13:27 -- Wiley Anderson '26, Men's Rowing. (Male Bobcat of the Week) 25:51 -- Stacey Bunting, Bates Director of Athletics. 40:51 -- Richard Johnson '78, Recently Retired Curator of the Sports Museum in Boston.

Bates Bobcast Episode 418: Marathon Man

This week we’re catching up with Ryan Smith, from the class of 2023…who won the Vermont City Marathon on Sunday…setting a course record and qualifying for the Olympic Trials. Plus, we chat with our Bobcats of the Week…fresh off their strong showings at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, and we preview the NCAA and IRA Championships for the rowing program! Interviews this episode: 1:12 -- Ryan Smith '23, Winner of the Vermont City Marathon 17:33 -- Alisandra Lindos '29, Women's Track and Field. (Female Bobcat of the Week) 23:51 -- Ross Tejeda '26, Men's Track and Field. (Male Bobcat of the Week) 28:58 -- Peter Steenstra, Head Coach, Rowing. (NCAA and IRA Preview)

Bates Bobcast Episode 417: Previewing the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships

This week on the Bates Bobcast... We’re talking to a pair of seniors who finished their careers on high notes for the track and field team. Plus, head coach Curtis Johnson gives us a preview of NCAAs, which are this Thursday through Saturday in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Interviews this episode: 1:16 -- Evan Migdole '26, Men's Track & Field Captain. (Male Bobcat of the Week) 9:48 -- Moriah Scharn '26, Women's Track & Field Captain. (Female Bobcat of the Week) 18:54 -- Curtis Johnson, Head Coach, Track & Field (NCAA Outdoor Championships Preview)

Bates Bobcast Episode 416: Women’s rowing takes back the NESCAC

This week we’re celebrating women’s rowing winning their 8th NESCAC title. Plus, men’s rowing is also headed to nationals after a strong performance on Sunday. And we look back on men’s lacrosse’s third appearance in the NCAA Sweet 16. That’s this week on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 1:10 -- Leah Brody '28, Women's Rowing 1st Varsity Eight Coxswain. (Female Bobcat of the Week) 18:29 -- Darien Chiang '27, Men's Rowing 1st Varsity Eight Coxswain. (Male Bobcat of the Week) 25:24 -- Peter Steenstra, Head Coach, Rowing. 45:23 -- Dan Annino (Head Coach) and Drew McClutchy '27, Men's Lacrosse.

Bates Bobcast Episode 415: Rising to the Challenge in 2026

This week we’re talking about Bobcats rising to the challenge on and off the field. Men’s lacrosse and softball compete in post-season games this Friday, and Bates Associate Director of Athletics Adrienne Shibles, from the class of 1991, joins us to talk about the upcoming Friends of Bates Athletics Giving Challenge! Interviews this episode: 1:20 -- Teddy Rosen '27, Men's Lacrosse. (Male Bobcat of the Week) 10:47 -- Isabella Albro '27, Softball. (Female Bobcat of the Week) 14:57 -- Adrienne Shibles '91, Associate Director of Athletics. (FBA Giving Challenge Preview!)