Williams College wrestling celebrates a landmark achievement at the NCAA Division III National Wrestling Championship in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Interim head coach Tom Foote, honored as Rookie Coach of the Year, led the Ephs to a historic ninth-place finish, the best in program history. Peter Kane emerged as the first Williams wrestler to win an individual national championship, triumphing in the 157-pound weight class. Jamie Evarts and Caleb Seyfried also contributed to the team's success, finishing third at 184 pounds and eighth at 149 pounds, respectively, earning All-American honors. This performance follows a strong showing at Regionals, where the team finished second, marking their best result since the competition's inception in 2012-13.
In swimming and diving, both the men's and women's teams are poised for competition at the NCAA Division III Championship in Indianapolis. The women's team, ranked sixth nationally, sends 11 athletes to the championship, while the men's team, ranked eighth, matches this number. Both squads will compete from Wednesday to Saturday at the IU Natatorium, aiming to build on their impressive seasons.
On the basketball court, sophomore guard Micah Walton has been recognized for her outstanding play during the 2025-26 season. Walton earned spots on the D3hoops.com All-Region 1 Third Team and the New England Women's Basketball Association All-Region Fourth Team. Her contributions were pivotal in leading the Ephs to a NESCAC Tournament semifinal appearance. Walton's season highlights include a 24-point performance in a victory over Amherst and a 19-point effort in the NESCAC quarterfinals against Trinity.
Academically, Williams College continues to excel, placing a conference-best 190 student-athletes on the NESCAC Winter All-Academic Team. This honor reflects the institution's commitment to academic and athletic excellence, with honorees such as Erin Pye and Haochen Liu achieving recognition both on the field and in the classroom.