https://hoodathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for Hood Collegeen-us60https://hoodathletics.com/news/2026/10/20/general-kempert-selected-for-ncaa-far-institute.aspxhttps://hoodathletics.com/news/2026/10/20/general-kempert-selected-for-ncaa-far-institute.aspxGeneral

FREDERICK, Md. – Kathleen Kempert, Hood College Athletics' Faculty Athletic Representative, has been selected to represent the college at the NCAA Division III FAR Institute this upcoming November.]]>Kat Kempert FAR InstituteTue, 20 Oct 2026 13:42:00 EST39710https://hoodathletics.com/news/2026/9/8/wright-wins-mens-soccer-offensive-player-of-the-week.aspxhttps://hoodathletics.com/news/2026/9/8/wright-wins-mens-soccer-offensive-player-of-the-week.aspxGeneral, Men's Soccer

Wright scored the game-winning goal in each of Hood's two victories this week. He struck in the 71st minute to beat St. Mary's (Md.) and converted a penalty kick in the 59th minute to lift the Blazers past Hartwick.]]>Aidan Wright MACC Player of the WeekTue, 8 Sep 2026 15:59:00 EST89632https://hoodathletics.com/news/2026/7/1/general-alston-named-assistant-sports-information-director-through-pathways-to-excellence-grant.aspxhttps://hoodathletics.com/news/2026/7/1/general-alston-named-assistant-sports-information-director-through-pathways-to-excellence-grant.aspxGeneral

FREDERICK, Md. - Joe Alston has been named Hood College Athletics' Assistant Sports Information Director under the NCAA "Pathways to Excellence Grant" as announced by Director of Athletics Dr. Susan Kolb. Alston will also serve as the director of multimedia for the department as of August 1.]]>Joe AlstonWed, 1 Jul 2026 13:41:00 EST39607https://hoodathletics.com/news/2026/5/15/general-spring-2026-mac-all-sportsmanship-team-announced.aspxhttps://hoodathletics.com/news/2026/5/15/general-spring-2026-mac-all-sportsmanship-team-announced.aspxBaseball, General, Men's Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Track and Field, Men's Volleyball

NEWTOWN, Pa. (Conference News) – The Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) has named 153 student-athletes to its Spring MAC All-Sportsmanship Team. The team includes one student-athlete from each institution for each sport, including baseball, men's and women's golf, men's and women's lacrosse, men's and women's outdoor track & field, softball, men's and women's tennis, and men's volleyball.]]>2026 Spring All-SportsmanshipFri, 15 May 2026 11:22:00 EST39602https://hoodathletics.com/news/2026/5/15/general-hood-college-senior-banquet-award-winners.aspxhttps://hoodathletics.com/news/2026/5/15/general-hood-college-senior-banquet-award-winners.aspxBaseball, Field Hockey, General, Men's Cross Country, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Track and Field, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball

FREDERICK, Md. - Hood College Athletics celebrated their seniors through a special banquet with a senior video, dinner, awards and guest speaker FCPS Teacher of the Year Recipient Alonna Soward-Puryear.]]>Alonna Soward-PuryearFri, 15 May 2026 09:49:00 EST39601https://hoodathletics.com/news/2026/5/5/general-student-athlete-honors-convocation-award-recipients.aspxhttps://hoodathletics.com/news/2026/5/5/general-student-athlete-honors-convocation-award-recipients.aspxBaseball, Field Hockey, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Men's Swimming, Men's Tennis, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming, Women's Track and Field, Equestrian, Men's Volleyball, Women's Ice Hockey, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Student-Athlete Athletic Council

FREDERICK, MD. –  Each spring, Hood College holds an Honors Convocation, where students, faculty and staff are recognized for academic excellence and for outstanding contributions and service to the Hood and Frederick communities.]]>Academic General TemplateTue, 5 May 2026 11:18:00 EST39596https://hoodathletics.com/news/2026/5/4/baseball-icymi-hoodies-2026-award-winners.aspxhttps://hoodathletics.com/news/2026/5/4/baseball-icymi-hoodies-2026-award-winners.aspxBaseball, Field Hockey, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Men's Swimming, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball, Equestrian, Esports, Men's Volleyball, Women's Ice Hockey, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Student-Athlete Athletic Council

FREDERICK,Md. – Hood Athletics celebrated its annual red carpet award show with a handful of new awards and a reimagined version of the event. With the work of SAAC, the show included team superlatives, MVPs, a Not Top 10 and more.]]>Jevon YarbroughMon, 4 May 2026 14:31:00 EST19594https://hoodathletics.com/news/2026/4/22/general-mckenney-named-head-coach-of-swimming-programs.aspxhttps://hoodathletics.com/news/2026/4/22/general-mckenney-named-head-coach-of-swimming-programs.aspxGeneral, Men's Swimming, Women's Swimming

FREDERICK, Md. – Matthew McKenney has been named the new men's and women's swimming head coach at Hood College, Director of Athletics Dr. Susan Kolb announced.]]>Matt McKenney announcementWed, 22 Apr 2026 09:03:00 EST39572https://hoodathletics.com/news/2026/4/2/general-mens-lacrosse-vs-stevenson-rescheduled-to-4-4.aspxhttps://hoodathletics.com/news/2026/4/2/general-mens-lacrosse-vs-stevenson-rescheduled-to-4-4.aspxGeneral, Men's Lacrosse

Due to consistent lightning strikes in the area, the Hood College men's lacrosse team's game against Stevenson University April 1 was stopped after one quarter of play, with the Mustangs leading 2-1.]]>Schedule ChangeThu, 2 Apr 2026 10:51:00 EST39537https://hoodathletics.com/news/2026/3/17/general-varsity-travel-blazer-bus-reveal-is-tomorrow.aspxhttps://hoodathletics.com/news/2026/3/17/general-varsity-travel-blazer-bus-reveal-is-tomorrow.aspxGeneral

FREDERICK, Md. – Hood College College Athletics is excited to announce the unveiling of its brand-new athletics bus wrap in partnership with Varsity Travel — a powerful visual celebration of Hood College's school spirit, student-athlete excellence, and community pride.]]>Bus RevealTue, 17 Mar 2026 13:48:00 EST39507