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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Sofia Garrett

Sofia Garrett, Sports Editor

Sofia Garrett is a third-year journalism and media and screen studies combined major and sports editor of The News. She has previously served as deputy sports editor and worked as the women’s soccer beat writer and is eager to continue covering Northeastern athletics this season. She has experience with global reporting and video production in London, England and Lima, Peru. Now, Sofia works part-time as a correspondent for The Boston Globe.

All content by Sofia Garrett
The exterior of Matthews Arena. Brad Marchand visited the arena to promote the Boston Bruins Centennial Game.

All roads lead to Matthews Arena: Brad Marchand hits the ice at Matthews Arena in celebration of Bruins centennial

Sofia Garrett, sports editor
October 17, 2024

It’s a story about history and success — two things the Boston Bruins and Matthews Arena are very familiar with. Bruins’ icon and captain Brad Marchand hit the ice at Matthews Arena, previously...

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Senior forward Ethan Franco jumps over a Campbell defender Sept. 7. The Huskies tallied just five shots on goal against Drexel Sept. 14.

Northeastern men’s soccer struggles offensively with 1-0 loss against Drexel

Sofia Garrett, sports editor
September 16, 2024

The Northeastern men’s soccer team (1-3-2, 0-2 CAA) fell to the Drexel Dragons (3-3, 1-1 CAA) Sept. 14, 1-0. Despite a strong offensive effort in the second half, the Huskies failed to secure their first...

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Marcel Hug, the men's wheelchair winner, Sisay Lemma, the men's winner, Hellen Obiri and Eden Rainbow-Cooper, the women's wheelchair winner, hold up a trophy at the champions' press conference April 16. Obiri won the women's title by eight seconds, becoming the first woman to win consecutive Boston Marathon titles since Catherine Ndereba in 2004 and 2005.

History in the making: the women inspiring the next generation of runners

Sofia Garrett, sports editor
April 18, 2024

“It’s one step at a time — and every step counts,” said Joan Benoit, the first Olympic Women’s Marathon champion and 1979 Boston Marathon winner. The 128th Boston Marathon, the world’s oldest-running...

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The dance team presents its Team Performance routine at Northeastern’s annual NDA/NCA National Send-Off April 5. Last year, the Huskies finished third at nationals for their Team Performance routine.

Northeastern’s dance team sets the bar high for national stage

Sofia Garrett, deputy sports editor
April 9, 2024

The Northeastern University Dance Team is a spectacle at every sports event it attends, most commonly basketball games — but in Daytona, Florida, the group hopes to prove itself as more than a halftime...

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The Huskies group together during their game against Hampton Feb. 24. Northeastern finished the season with a 12-20 overall record.

Men’s Basketball: History repeats itself in CAA tournament as another disappointing season comes to a close

Sofia Garrett, deputy sports editor
March 29, 2024

In the 2022-23 season, the Northeastern men's basketball team stumbled to a 10-20 overall record and a 6-12 conference finish, ranking 11th out of the 14 teams in the CAA. The Huskies were shut down in...

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VIDEO: Northeastern and BU students predict Beanpot final score

VIDEO: Northeastern and BU students predict Beanpot final score

  Before the Beanpot championship game, sports editor Amelia Ballingall asked both Northeastern and Boston University students to predict the final score of the game. In overtime, Northeastern...

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Captain Justin Hryckowian hoists the Beanpot trophy over his head. Northeastern defeated BU 4-3 in overtime in the 71st Beanpot tournament.

Another thrilling come-from-behind win seals Northeastern’s second straight Beanpot sweep

Amelia Ballingall and Sofia Garrett
February 13, 2024

History is bound to repeat itself.  Northeastern and Boston University take it to a 4-3 overtime finish, senior forward Gunnarwolfe Fontaine scores a game-winning overtime goal, the Huskies claim a...

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The Huskies celebrate their Beanpot semifinals victory. Northeastern defeated Harvard 3-2 in overtime .

VIDEO: DogHouse drowns out Harvard fans at Beanpot semifinal

  On Monday night, Northeastern men's hockey took on Harvard University in the Beanpot semifinal. After a 3-2 overtime victory, the Huskies will return to TD Garden Monday, Feb. 12 to battle...

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The Huskies celebrate their Beanpot semifinals victory. Northeastern defeated Harvard 3-2 in overtime .

‘O Captain My Captain’ : Justin Hryckowian leads the way to Huskies’ sixth-straight Beanpot final

Amelia Ballingall and Sofia Garrett
February 6, 2024

The Beanpot semifinal wasn’t Northeastern’s cleanest win this season, but the Huskies got it done.  The competition was the first time Northeastern and Harvard faced each other since last year’s...

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Members of the men's hockey teams at Northeastern, BC, BU and Harvard pose for a photo with their Team IMPACT matches. The teams and matches competed in the first ever Beanpot pingpong tournament Jan. 8.

Inaugural Beanpot pingpong tournament brings rival hockey teams together for shared cause

Amelia Ballingall and Sofia Garrett
January 24, 2024

Since its founding in 1952, the annual Beanpot tournament, a college hockey competition between local rivals Northeastern University, Boston University, Boston College and Harvard University, has been...

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Sophomore forward Vivian Akyirem pokes the ball past a Hofstra player. The Huskies take on William & Mary in the first round of the CAA tournament Thursday night.

Northeastern women’s soccer team prepares to fight for more time together in CAA Championship

Sofia Garrett, news staff
October 26, 2023

The Northeastern women’s soccer team concluded its regular season Sunday, finishing with an 8-4-5 (6-2-4 CAA) record and earning its 13th consecutive CAA tournament bid. The Huskies’ confidence and...

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The Huskies celebrate a 1-0 win over Towson University Oct. 15. The victory secured the 13th-consecutive CAA tournament bid for Northeastern. Photo courtesy Delaney O'Brien.

Huskies punch a ticket back into the CAA Women’s Soccer Championship with 1-0 win over Towson

Sofia Garrett, news staff
October 20, 2023

The Northeastern women’s soccer team (8-3-5, 6-1-4 CAA) declawed the Towson Tigers (12-2-2, 8-1-2 CAA) Sunday afternoon, clinching a spot in the CAA Championship for their 13th straight season. Graduate...

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The Huskies celebrate sophomore forward Lauren Ahles' goal. Her fifth of the season, Ahles' tally secured Northeastern's win over the College of Charleston. Photo courtesy Jim Pierce.

Northeastern women’s soccer shut out Cougars 2-0

Sofia Garrett, news staff
October 11, 2023

The Northeastern Huskies (7-3-4, 5-1-3 CAA) and Charleston Cougars (2-8-4, 2-4-3 CAA) proved their mental and physical toughness at the mental health awareness game Thursday night. Graduate goalkeeper...

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Seniors on the women's hockey team pose for a photo during the Senior Day celebration Sept. 24. Seniors Jessie Hunt and Gabby Scarlett scored during the game.

Huskies score 10 goals on Senior Day, setting a new program record

Sofia Garrett, news staff
October 2, 2023

The rain — and the Hampton University Pirates (0-13-0, 0-7 CAA) — had nothing on the Northeastern women's soccer team (5-3-4, 3-1-3 CAA) Sunday afternoon. The Huskies put on a show with a strong display...

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