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Sports October 15, 1992, Page 9 Terrors Remain Undefeated in Centennial Conference Bv En LARKIN way back into the game at the The Mules received the SooA'Wril<' 14:30 mark of the fourth Quarter opening kickoff and looked It has been the best of times with a IS yard touchdown run sharp on their first drive, con- We are All Athletes and the worst of times for the by Johnson to cut the lead to verting three fourth down situa- One of the neat things about attending a small school is the Western Maryland football Randolph-Macon 31, WMC 24. tions before the drive stalled team in the past two weeks, with However. the Terror's hopes when yet another fourth down opportunity to get to know people. and enjoy the way our athletes are supportive Iespecially a demoralizing defeat against were dashed when the Yellow attempt came up short. The rest take an interest in all WMC spoiling events. The daily grind Randolph-Macon this past Sat- Jackets tacked on 17 more of the afternoon belonged to the of practice through rain, wind and soggy fields sometimes urday, and a high-flying shutout points, highlighted by an 82 Green Terrors on both sides of against Muhlenberg over par- yard touchdown run by running the ball. On the strength of isn't something to look forward to. grucling workout, I've Many a time, while in the heartofa ents weekend. back Kerrell Bryant. An 82 Johnson's running and a turn- heard words of encouragement and support from athletes on The Green Terrors traveled yard kick-off return by Yellow over hungry defense, WMC other teams. While passing the field hockey and soccer to Ashland, Virginia for a non- Jacket freshman Aaron jumped out to a 15 to 0 first fields, as well as the track, that little positive cheer has given league game against Randolph- Bergman sealed the victory for Quarter lead and never looked Macon College on October to. Randolph-Macon. back. The victory gave the Ter- me the momentum to finish. Whether the Terrors had a let- WMC's offense gained 399 rors their best start, 4-0, since other I believe that kind of support we athletes have for one an- is invaluable. We need to pick each other up at times, down, or was looking to far total yards, but was victimized tile 1968 season. because at times the heads may hang low. ahead to the Dickinson game, throughout the day by five turn- Saturday's loss drops WMC Unfortunately, I've beard many insensitive comments they defmetly came out flat in overs. The usual tough Terror to 4-1 on the season, but the about athletes. People on the outside view some athletes as the first half against the pass- defense had it's worse showing Terrors remain undefeated in more important than others; respect a few and not all. happy Yellow Jackets. of the season, giving up 499 conference play. A Homecom- Randolph-Macon took a 28 to 8 yards total offense, despite out- ing victory over four time de- Those people often have no idea that all athletes work It is hard, practice and face the same anxiety in competition. lead into the locker room at half standing performances by fending Centennial Football more than major and minor sports, more than wins and losses. lime with them, mainly on the sophomore nose guard Adam Conference champs Dickinson We need to keep supporting each other and take pride in strength of three long touch- Gregori, and sophomore strong College on October 17 would whatever sport we are in. down passes. WMC countered safety Matt Lecorchik, each tal- goa long way toward elirninat- We give 100% of ourselves no matter what adversity with the usual tough play of jun- lying up eight tackles. ing any lingering memories of arises, and no one can take that away from us. 0 ior Tailback Rob Johnson, who, The Terrors bad more to cel- the Randolph-Macon defeat. If though managing to rush for ebrate the week before, when the Terrors of the Muhlenberg 133 yards in the first half, did they served the Muhlenberg game show up for the Dickinson not reach the erdzone until the College Mules with a crushing march-up, the Hill may soon be second half. defeat of 39-0 on October 3, celebrating sole possession of The Terrors clawed their Parent's Weekend. first place in the CFC. 0 Sports Shorts Men's Soccer tbe Gallaudet University Invitational. Denise The men's-soccer team.evened its record to 5- Spangler contributed nine kills, two blocks and 5 by blanking Washington 2-0. Matt St. Jean ral- three assists for the victory. The Terrors beat lied seven saves for the shutout. Gallaudet in the semifinal match 15-1, 15-12. The Terrors were coming off a 2-1 victory over The women were coming off a sweep of York and an 8-0 rout of Susquehanna. Brian Elizabethtown 15-11, 15-13,15-8. The team tal- Redding scored four goals in the effort, three of lied 57 kills. Senior co-captains Sandra Hoelz which came in one-minute. Todd Knellinger contributed IS and Jen Staub added 13. Sopho- added two more along with a goal and an assist more Krista Shaffer totalled 11 kills, IIdigs and from Ron Chesney. 13 service aces. The Terrors will be hosting the Despite injuries, the Terrors gave nationally WMC Invitational over the Homecoming Week- ranked Messiah a scare losing by a margin of end. only one goal for a final score of 3-2. Cross-Country The Terrors will host SI. Mary's on homecom- ing before travelling to Mount SI. Mary's and The men's and women's cross-country teams Dickinson. placed 12th and lJth respectively at the Dickinson Invitational in competition with 32 Women's Soccer schools. Derek Johnston led the men with a 13th Freshman Julie Cox continues to put the ball in place finish out of 200 runners in 26:52 for 8000 the net for the women's soccer team. She was the meters followed by Jim Clarius in 42nd with a lone scorer, recording a hat-trick to lift WMC time of 28:17. Kendra Weible finished first for over Johns Hopkins 3-0. She booted two goals tile women in 27th place out of 194 competitors in the first half and one more with only seconds in 20:31 for 5000 meters. The teams travel to remaining in the final half. Goalie Sarah Kephart Elizabethtown on Homecoming and will cover WMC STUDENT SPECIAL: had five saves for the shutout. the golf course the following week before the $50 enrollment; $35 per month Sophomore Christa Mose scored off a penalty MAC championship meet. (normal enrollment $100) kick with five minutes left in the game to lead the Field Hockey Fitness Center: TerrorsoverSwartbmore 1-0. Kephartdefended Nautilus eight saves for her fourth shutout of the season. The women's field hockey team dropped a non- Body Masters The Terrors fell at the hands of Mount SI. conference game to Frostburg State 2-1. Free Weights Mary's to a 2-1 margin. Michelle Miller scored The Terrors were coming off a 2-1 loss to Johns Life Cycles the goal off a direct kick. The women will face Hopkins. Jodi Livingston scored the goal and Step Machines Dickinson on Homecoming. goalie Sherry Albright stopped 11 shots. Aerobics: Albright recorded 15 saves versus Gettysburg in Volleyball Open 7 days a week rbe Terroe z-t victory. Livingston had a goal and The women's volleyball team beat Guilford assisted Tracy Baynard to lead the Terrors. The 15-10, 15-7 to claim the championship match in women face Juniata on Homecoming. 0 RT. 48Z, Hampstead-Mexico RD Just minutes away!