Page 12 Lions win homecoming contest by Bryan Harkins Collegian Staff Last Saturday, through rain, mud, and wind, the Behrend men's soccer team worked it's way to a 5-0 victory over the La Roche Redhawks. Ordinarily, bad weather is a prevalent factor in soccer games. As Malt Murphy put it, "(Bad weather) is a neutralizer. It brings everyone down to about the same skill level. " However, this was not the ease with last Saturday's game. Behrend pulled together as a team to crush a fairly strong La Roche Sports Bits Matchup of the best: Starling Saturday, the 1995 World Series will begin with the Atlanta Braves against the Cleveland Indians. Games one and two will be at Atlanta's Fulton County Stadium. This series looks to be very competitive as both teams lave great pitching and power hitters throughout their lineup. Likely National League Cy Young winner, Greg Maddux will be on the mound for the Braves. American League championship series MVP Orel Hcrschiscr will start for the Indians. The Braves should be well rested after sweeping Cincinnati in four games. Cleveland avoided going into a seventh game against Seattle by beating them in the Kingdomc to lake the series on Tuesday. Simply disappointing: After seven weeks of the NFL season, the New England Patriots arc just 1-5. The Patriots, predicted to possibly make the Super Bowl, have struggled after beating the Cleveland Browns in week one. Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe threw his first touchdown pass of the season this past Sunday. Bledsoe threw 25 touchdown passes last season. The Patriots look to turn their season around as they take on the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football. Behrend Hall of Fame: Last Saturday, seven individuals joined the ranks of the Behrend athletic elite, by being inducted to the Penn Stale Behrend Athletic Hall of Fame. Hie 1995 inductees to the Hall of Fame were: DcF.llc Bacon-llering; Volleyball and Softball, Dianne (Mclzgar) Doanne; Basketball, Paul Hcaslcy; Soccer, Duane May; Soccer, Gerry Simon; Baseball, Mindy Stasenko; Basketball and Softball, Missy Stasenko; Basketball and Softball. Dr. Robert Light, associate dean of graduate studies was the chair of this year’s sclclion committee. team: a La Roche team who earlier this season beat Slippery Rock (a team that Behrend lost to last year 9-0). Behrend was able to use it's versatile arsenal of players from the bench to assist in last Saturday’s win. "Our subs came off the bench and that was good to see," Kevin (Ulf) Rinchardt said in an interview. Chris Hch shot his way to a hat trick and Carson McLean and Mike Gullo each had a goal to leads the Lions to their decisive win over the Redhawks. Ryan Ruta stated, "I think we whooped them pretty good." by Nick Zulovich Sports Editor Sports Though this win only puts Behrend at 6-7 for the year, it shows that the Lions can play some fierce soccer. Coach Perritano stated, "It was a good win for us; we played well." In GOOD SHOW: (Left) Ryan Ruta passes the ball. The men came out on top in their last game despite weather conditions. (Top) With determination Ryan Schenck fights to keep the men on top. The men take field against a strong Carnegie-Mellon Saturday at home. Herrmann named ATW by Matt Plizga Collegian Staff "Lara has a lot of knowledge for the game, which she brings onto the field every practice and game." stated Mary Ann Rupp, teammate of this weeks Housing and Food Service Athlete of the Week, Lara Herrmann. Herrmann is the captain of the woman's soccer team. This year she has 4 goals and 4 assists, from her midfield position. Lara had 3 goals last weekend, in the team's 15-0 thrashing of Pitt- Bradford. "Lara collects, shields and distributes the ball very well, in the midfield." said teammate Lisa Dccmcr. Coach Dan Perriutno adds "Herrmann has an excellent first touch.” Both Robyn Wholcy and Lisa Fox agreed, "Lara is a good team player." Wholcy, also, slated that, "Lara controls the midfield.” Coach Perritano said "She is a play maker in the midfield, important; to both our offense and defense." Rupp, also said she feels, "Herrmann’s composure benefits the team on and off the field." Kristie Ammon called Herrmann "A very good captain, with excellent leadership skills.” Coach Perritano explained, "Lara is a composed player that the six games that Behrend has won, the Lions have tallied 22 goals and give up zero. Ed Ellsworth of the La Roche Redhawks commented after the game, "Behrend is definitely the leads by example." player." stated Herrmann. She Coming into this year, feels the most important thing Herrmann expected the team to she provides for the team is win like last year. Herrmann leadership. ”1 am a very mature said, The team has done well and player and try to give leadership improved throughout the year, l 0 my teammates.” surprising a lot of people along Hermann’s leadership the way. capabilities arc evident. "I look for the best options for the team. I try to be a team f; 9 ATW: With hard work and perseverance, Lara Herrmann earns the title Athlete of the Week. Thursday, October 19, 1995 best team we've played this year." Behrend's next home game is a match up against a very strong Carnegie-Mellon University team. The game starts at 3:00 p.m.
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