Kevin Cahill has been named the new Joel E. Smilow '54 Head Coach of Yale Football, marking a homecoming for the acclaimed coach. Cahill, who previously spent a decade on the Bulldogs' staff, returns to New Haven after a successful tenure at Lehigh, where he was named the National FCS Coach of the Year. His previous Yale tenure included roles as Associate Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator, contributing to three Ivy League championships. The Yale community, led by Director of Athletics Victoria M. Chun, welcomes Cahill and his family back to the program.
In women's swimming and diving, Jessey Li and Ele Donegan have been recognized for their performances at the Ivy League Championships. Li earned First Team All-Ivy honors after winning the 100-yard breaststroke, a fitting capstone to her collegiate career, which saw her medal in the event each year. Donegan, a senior Physics major, was named Academic All-Ivy, highlighting her dual excellence in athletics and academics. She also contributed to a record-setting 200-yard freestyle relay earlier in the season.
The Yale women's golf team concluded their participation in the Bruin Wave Invitational in Valencia, California, finishing 13th in a competitive field. Lydia Portlock led the Bulldogs, tying for 35th individually with a 14-over 230. The team faced top-ranked competition, including Stanford, the tournament champions. The Bulldogs will next compete at the Yale Invitational in La Quinta, California, on March 9-10.