Lady Lions drop two versus by Oliver Cloesoff Collegian Staff The Lady Lions dropped two games to Washington and Jefferson last week. The losses gave the team a 3-17 record. In her final season as the softball coach Sharon Gregory has been plagued by an inexperienced team and several injuries. Despite their meger record big things will be expected of the team that features no seniors and only three juniors. On Monday Behrend ran into a buzzsaw as Washington and Jefferson's ptcher Jesse Stano gave up just one hit in the opener. Stand recorded four strikeouts in the game and only allowed one runner past first base. The Lions Beth Calhoun was equally impressive on the mound as she pitched five innings of scoreless ball. The Presidents finally broke into the scoring column after Calhoun was forced to leave due to an W. & J. scored three runs in the sixth. Three erros by the Lions aided the Presidents rally. Let's get ready to go! The Lady Lions base runners take their leads during recent action. After scoring two more in the seventh Stano shut down the Behrend offense to earn the win. In the second game Berhend had a little more luck in the second game as they scored three runs. Unfortunately a pair of three run innings by Washington and Jefferson ended Berhend's victory hopes The Lady Lions found better luck in the second game off of Stano. Behrend pounded out eleven hits in the losing effort. Lisa Fox, Calhoun, Baumer, Jen Mertz and Tammy Marsh each had two hit games. Lead-off hitter Jeannie Dowdy scored two runs for the Lions while Fox andded the third. Calhoun is wrapping up another splendid year for the Lady Lions. Not only is she the star pitcher for Behrend, she is also their leading hitter. She recently set a school record for career doubles. On the year Calhoun has recorded eight two baggers. Calhoun also ranks fourth in Division 111 in doubles per game. "I'm proud to be able to represent the school" said Calhoun. Get that pitch out of herei Melissa Bennet takes a cut during a recent game at Behrend. Bennet a freshman has played in . l - 3 ,games for the Lady Lions this year. THEN COME A COUPLE CV SWING PRAC E TICE T RE X P UPC O MING G STRoKS.. NEXT s i CHELcw, MY FILIGNMET IbREICS AS N I ADDRESS THE , BALL. FINALLY, I CHECK MY LINE Omt. LAE, - TIME By GLANCING PAST I MY LEFT SHOULDEIk. ; WHATEVER YOUR A.OUT I E BE SURE YOU INGRAIN rT. {+3iS `: \.\\ r • ' war 4 -714 t *,, ‘\ Answers to Super Crossword Jai?J:`ji::::: ..... v.:{~.+it: Washington and Jefferson ~~y ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ # ~~~} ~~~~~ :I»:: Page 12 - The Behrend College Collegian Thursday,May /, /997 Get dirty! Centerfielder Lisa Fox prepares to slide into homß.. Fox was safe on the play scoring the Lions first run of the game. • • •• •••• . • . 4:: • , ~2~'i~i~r:';_ l 4 Ni} s~{yjli"' . r 4a Vjag&io 'AigM ok , • • „t• , 414 .645 , •
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