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Wanted: Sports writers and photogra- phers Call x8600 Volume XXII, Number I Western Maryland College Thursday, September 7, 2000 so. "Don't count us out," he says. Senior Captain and outside line- The Green Terror regular sea- backer Aaron Bartolain (39 tackles, son winning streak ended at 30 in 6 sacks) feels confident about this the opening game this year against Bridgewater. ."I'm confident in the team, The final score was 19-7. Al- we'll be ready." Although the team though it was a disappointing Joss, has lost those stars, they still have there were some highlights to the' plenty of talent. teams performance. Joining Burtolain at the line- One was the accurate and backer position are senior Derrick booming punting of punter Kevin Gwyn (team lead with 50 tackles) Culbenson (37 punts 33.8 yards per and sophomore Matt Wilchinski punt last season). (13 tackles). The returning starter placed Returning on the line is junior several kicks inside the 20, and sack leader Bryan Fogelsonger, blasted the Terror out of some who recorded· seven sacks along tricky situations. with 28 .tackles. Along side In addition, the rushing defense Fogelsonger are juniors John Gale- for the Terror shut down more and John Croyle. Galemore Bridgewater's running game. -The recorded 36 tackles last year, and Terror Running Back Jemei Johnson is taken down by Bridgewater LinebackerLonnie Smith/or a short gain. defense was particularly strong in Croyle added 16 tackles to the ef- Young soccer team prepared to the first half, holding the Eagles to fort. only 6 points. On the offensive side of the ball, The contest against leader Teron Powell (76.8 yards per improve on a 9-8 record receiving are returning the terror Bridgewater was not a league game, so the Terror can still win the game, II TDs) and rushing leaders conference again, and perhaps Joe Kendorski (430 yards rushing, LEDERER make another appearance in the 3 TDs) and Jemel Johnson (260 GREG Sla!fWriler Tommy Long. starter and gets high praise from his NCAA playoffs. yards rushing) as well as fifth year Pedalino, a junior midfielder, is -coach. "He leaves people in the The Terror will be on the road senior Greg Dubell. Another school year is upon us. one of the team's stars and is look- dust," Plevyak adds. They both add next week as they take on Defensive backs Jason Wingert This can mean only one thing; ing to surpass his sparkling three depth to a very good young team. Randolph-Macon in another out of (33 tackles) and Rob McCraken (29 leaves and fall sports teams will be assists and four goals of a year ago. The coaching staff have been conference game. tackles, lINT) also returned from covering the fields ofWMC. Along side him, junior midfielder very encouraged with the early sea- The squad will return to Bair last season. Taking over for three- This time last year, Western Tommy Long's solid play is an- son practices so far. Stadium on Saturday, Oct 16th to time all Centennial Conference and Maryland College men's soccer other one of the team many According to the staff, one of face off against Gettysburg in the back-to-hack player of the year Ron coach John Plevyak was looking at strengths. the main goals this season is to upon a 2-7 conference ros- and unproven first Centennial Conference action Semarini, is junior Jamie "Boo" an inexperienced talent facing a very mance In goal, Defibaugh's perfor- improve from last year, which isn't ter of unknown record is vital to his team success of the year. Harris of Sarasota, Fla. Despite the opening day loss, Harris was 5-8 passing in lim- the Green Terror footbaJl team re- ited action last year as he backed With nationally ranked foes like Salisbury State, Eastern mains optimistic about the seams up Semarini. Harris is a highly rno- and finds itself in a situation simi- bile quarterback, and has many of Mennonite, and Frostburg state on this years schedule, there are lar to George Lucas was two years the same characteristics Semarini no easy games in sight. ago with the release of Star Wars: brought to the table. Episode One. His mobility is apparent in the demanding schedule. as evident by his team leading 90 easy considering the team faces one They both had three spectacu- 7.4 yards rushing he accumulated A year later following a 9-8 saves from a year ago. of the toughest Division 1lI sched- lar performances. with pressure to last season. campaign, the program's first win- Big contributions are also ex- ules in the country. do it all again. Hopefully, the Ter- The kicking unit consisting of ning season since 1992, the team pected this year from sophomores With nationally r~ed foes like ror will have more success then Brent Sandrock and Kevin is looking for more success and David Filo and Ryan Tetteris and Salisbury State, Eastern Menno- Lucas did, as the football squad Culbertson are also returning this have the weapons to make it hap- senior striker Darren Wolfe. nite, and Frostburg State on this looks to repeat for the fourth time season to provide the terror with pen. Tetteris tied for the team lead years schedule, there are no easy as Centennial Conference champi- excellent field position. Boasting such a young team can last year with six goals and games in sight. If that wasn't enough to keep be. trouble for some teams, but backfielder David Filo's three as- Battling strong conference foe Although the team has won Green Terror fans excited, the Plevyak isn't worried. "It is chal- sists were among the team leaders. Haverford and a Homecoming visit three straight championships, they coaching staff led by Tim Keating, lenging, but we'll teach them." He For a young team, Wolfe's lead- from Johns Hopkins are also big have their share of doubters going is almost identical to the staff that added, "we have very good play- ership and offense (six goals last games on this year's slate. into this year. Offensive stand outs lead the Terror to the second round ers." Flanking Plevyak on the side- year) will be a big part of this Entering his seventh year, Ron Semarini and Terry Otto, as of the playoffs last year, recruited lines, is assistant coach Brian team's success. Coach Plevyak boasts a young well as defensive leaders Marvin the largest freshman class in years Redding who is one of the greatest Also in the midfield junior Brad battle-tested roster to the 2{X)()cam- Deal, Matt Meikeljohn, Tommy for the Terror. players to ever wear the green and Russell is another young weapon paign. Selecky and Tony Burgos have So what is the key to another white with 39 career goals and 89 with four assists from a year ago. With so many talented under- graduated. successful Green Terror run for total points from 1988-1992. The team should get a boost classman, the men's soccer team Can tHe Terror still be as strong fourth Centennial Conference Plevyak is looking for big from promising young freshmen looks to be very successful not just as in years past? Junior Captain and championship? Maybe they need things this fall from captains Vinny Jordan Davis and Chris Smith. this fall, but for many years to starting guard Scott Shelton thinks to rely on "the force." Pedalino, Ryan Defibaugh, and In his first year, Smith will be a