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NEWS / SPORTS FEBRUARY 23, 2007 - Page 15 Terror s~,~!:!!~",e~t CO~,~~~~~~~eeWO~~7~~£!~~~e~,!):?e~the s~*~ £~~~L The meet began on Friday leaders of the men's team own. Franklin and Marshall men's IOO-yd breath- stroke with events such as the 200 probably had the best success owned the water in front of put Chris Reed so close to the While many of LIS were sled- Freestyle Relay, 500 Freestyle, of the day. Gomez and junior the home crowd, as they were I winning-circle with second. It ding or trekking our way 200 Individual Medley, 50 Chris Reed finished 2nd and first in the men and women. was another good note to a through frozen water last Freestyle, and the 400 Medley 5th respectively in the 200-yd Saturday then came for the very uplifting day for Green weekend, others were swim- Relay. . McDaniel had to do Individual Medley, bringing swim team, and along with it, Terror swim team. ming through it. their best to gather as many 31 points to the Green Terror. the hope that they could At the end of the second The men and women of the points cumulatively, to be Gomez finished with a improve and maybe turn day, the Terror women had McDaniel Swim Team fin- kept for the entire weekend. respectable 1:59.66 and Reed things around. And it seemed 135points and the Terror men ished their long season last III the 200 Freestyle Relay, had a just-as-decent 2:01.36. as if Saturday was a better col- fell one point short of earning weekend at 2007 Centennial the men and women both Everyone was looking at lective effort for the Green 100 points for the day, to put Conference Championships at copied each other's perform- the women's side as well, Terror. them at 185. Franklin and Franklin and Marshall. The ances, each gaining 26 points especially to see how senior Starting off with the 200-yd Marshall lost its lead in the meet was held for three days and a 6th place finish. The Molly Bolek did in her final Medley Relay, the quartet of women's field, but still held from Friday to Sunday and groups included seniors swim here at McDaniel. Bolek, Reynolds, Kleber, and its lead in the men's. One would decide who would take Molly Bolek, Kate Burns, and Bolek, senior captain of the Burns recorded a 2:04.01 more day in the water would the championship home. This Mark Yankovich, along with team, had a pretty good day which was good enough for decide who would go home would also be the final time future leaders of the team, for herself helping the team. 7th best in the field and gave with a championship in their sophomores Katie Dorian and In the 500-yd freestyle, Bolek the Terror another 24 points. arms. Stephanie McCole, and fresh- earned seven points, and then The men responded in their The seniors of the Green men Wes Henry and Stephen she later joined Kaiti 200-yd with a 1:43.54, which Terror swimming team will be Gomez. Reynolds, Maaret Kleber; and was 6th, and gave the Terror putting away their suits for ;... .... ...;,__ -..;;.--- ..... -- ..... -~---., Kate Bums to earn 24 points men 26 points of their own. the last time here at McDaniel with a 4:22.45 in the 400-yd One of those men was after Sunday's action. Though Medley Relay. Bolekdid well Stephen Gomez. Gomez, who things did not go their way in in the meet, and she certainly seemed to be getting better as the championship, we need to will be remembered for her the meet went on, proved he focus on the hard work and fine Green Terror career in the could win on his own later in dedication that these swim- water. the 400-yd individual medley. mers put in four years worth In the last event on Friday, He recorded a 4:17.57, 2nd of practice, meets, -and pure Reed, Gomez, Yankovich,and best overall, and earned 17 dedication. And they certain- Henry emulated their success points. His success also ly will be leaving behind a from earlier i.n the day, earn- seemed to rub off onto sopho- team of swimmers they ing 26 points in the 400-yd more Scott Cammarata, who helped ready to step up and Medley Relay for the men. got 8th in the race to earn 11 work hard next year. The men finished the day in points of his own. 6th with 86 points and the The winning continued to Wrestling breaks roadblocks, finishes strong LINDSAYGRAHAM spite of the obstacles we faced Ferris Bond. "We wrestle craft despite these roadblocks. ___ ~pmmn 1hipbt1fl;,e rr}fU;r!:~~~~~ fk~~Wlt;1Vane~:;r~~~;e says of eaton. They are a team that has been The Terror wrestlers were Free Press. The team was not They beat conference rival It was in their final match fueled by emorron and grit during the 2006-2007 season fighting a set-of' their own losing by large margins so Gettysburg 42-9 with nearly before the Conference to hone their own craft and struggles early in the season there was evidence they were every wrestler on the team Championship Tournament skill. as they had to weather a storm improving. winning his match. The match that the Terror's hard-work Looking forward to the of injuries and sicknesses as As the season progressed, included a first-period pin by and perseverance, in the 2007-2008 season the return- well as overcoming key losses the team gained more confi- Nightengale and two forfeits wrestling room at practice and ing members of the Green to the team last year. "This dence and worked to gain by Gettysburg. giving auto- then during matches, came to Terror squad are going to only limited the ability to put our consistency on the mat. They malic wins to Bobby Coleman fruition, when they held off be stronger. Coach Gardner best team on the mat," says competed in some elite tour- (125) and heavyweight Messiah College for a 2-point and assistant coach Blake will Terror wrestling head coach narnents that by doing so wrestler Ryan Deiter. Senior victory. be working towards bringing Sam Gardner. The team was enhanced the skill levels of all Steve Colasuonno (133) and "We are starting to wrestle in a new class of wrestlers to falling just short of wins but wrestlers no matter if they sophomore R.J. Neaten also well at this potnt in the season the squad to join the returning Gardner and his staff looked won or lost in their own had decisive victories for the and I feel we can get back to members of the team. It is safe at the bigger spectrum weight class. Terror. the top of the conference," to say they will be better. "When [assistant coach "We went to Iowa for "This year [R.J./ has been says Bond. Davey Blake and I] broke it national duals and wrestled able to keep matches against McDaniel wrestlers this sea- down, weight by weight, guy some of the best teams ll:' the good wrestlers close and he son have overcome numerous by guy, we realized that in country," began sophomore has been able to beat wrestlers obstacles and improved their Indoor track fueled by dedicated runners kelly-push themselves on an the 400m and earned a quali- ranked #3 in the conference in best part of the Indoor Track ALYSSAROMASCO individual level, much differ- tying time for ECAC's in the the triple jump. team is the bond that we form STAFF WRITER ent from other sports. Track, SOOm.Gruber's other accom- Injury and illness can be a because of our strong desire to They are the people we see however, cannot be catego- plishments include finishing great barrier for a small team. run. It is unlike other sports On Our way to work and rized solely as an individual within 1.15 seconds of the Coach Renner, however, because when someone asks school in the morning. We see sport. school record in the one mile states, "The team is smaller why we run, we can't explain them On our lunch break, and Like all sports, track and equaling the school than in past years, but I've it to them; it is just a passion again on our way home. They requires the constant encour- record in the 1000m. "She has been impressed with the dedi- that only a true runner can are out early weekend morn- agement and support of been racing and training at a cation and work ethic. Most understand," says sophomore ings as we stroll down to our coaches and teammates very high level," states Coach athletes have established at Sarah Costa. mailboxes or drink our coffee. through events, meets, and Doug Renner on Gruber's least one personal best so far." The season is quickly com- They are the ones going practices. It is apparent the success. Despite the small numbers, ing to an end. The final regu- strong at the gym when we Women's Indoor Track team Other highlights from the the runners also feel this sea- lar season meet is the Jim arrive and are still working possesses a strong foundation season include junior DO son is one to be very proud of, Taylor Invitational at hard when we leave. They are of support and unity, "The Lehr, who has matched her not only for success, but for Susquehanna on Saturday, there through the hot weather bond I have with my team- personal best at 9' in the pole team unity and passion. "The (See "Track," ou Page 15) and never fail to appear in the mates is one that cannot be vault. Standout Cold. These people are run~ broken," according to senior sop hom are, ners. Blair Taylor. Kacey Decker, set ~ . = - ~ ~- ~ ~-'" ,,~ The Women's Indoor Track This season has been a sue- a new school \~~~" ~~~~:: Team at McDaniel College is cessful one for grad student, record in the high Comprised of a group of very Kelly Gruber, who is complet- jump at 5' 1/4" , ~~ '" <, ---..._ loyal, hardworking athletes. ing her eligibility this year. Decker shows Track is a sport requiring its Gruber won the conference great versatility as IJA:~~'" athletes to mentally and phys- championship last spring in she is presently ~j; ~