This week we chat with Bates softball first-year shortstop Ella Maher, who helped propel the Bobcats to their first-ever win in the NESCAC tournament. Plus, senior Derek Shen sprinted his way into the history books, and the rowing teams are headed back to the national stage.

Interviews this episode:

1:32 -- Ella Maher '26, Softball. (Female Bobcat of the Week)

7:57 -- Derek Shen '23, Men's Track and Field. (Male Bobcat of the Week)

20:07 -- Peter Steenstra, Head Coach, Rowing.