Women’s softball team finishing up turnaround season Lions heading in the right direction for the future by Dylan Stewart sports editor The 1998 Penn State-Behrend women’s softball team had their AMCC title hopes come to a halt last weekend, as they bowed out to rival Frostburg State in the semi-finals of the AMCC championship tournament by a score of 2-5. Although not winning the AMCC title was no doubt a tough pill to swal low for the Lions, the team would have to consider the 1998 season a success and a big turnaround from the dismal showing of last year, where the Lions won only a handful of games all season long. First year head coach Cindy Jacobelli was very upbeat about the future of Behrend softball as she stated, “Behrend softball is back on track. We have drastically improved our program from the last few years. With our returning players and great group of recruits coming in, our pro gram is looking to be very competi Slavonic slugs his way to ATW by Dylan Stewart sports editor Freshman second baseman Matt Slavonic of the Penn State-Behrend baseball team used a hot bat this past week to land himself Athlete of the Week honors. Slavonic currently has the second highest batting average on the team at a clip of .373 (31-83), while also being third on the team in base hits. ur _ Enjoy n helpful and Wfe VUmp rewaiding summer at Camp j fc Sussex Sussex which Is locale<J in f the beautiful mountains of a / northein New Jersey and is LlTi about one hour from New nRHBBBMtaM York City. Wc need M/F counselors. Head pioneering, social worker, LPN/RN/StmJcnt Nurse, Jewish Cultural prepram. Salaries arc attractive! Please call lor more informotion or write to: CcllTip Sussex j 33 Blatherwick Dr. Berlin, N.J. 08009 Phone (009) 753-9265 or (718) 261-8700 E-mali-Cardyl ©AOl^ccrtp Cheryl Ramsdell-Anderson Female Athlete of the Year Award Beth Calhoun The four year letter winner and captain of the softball team is currently hitting over .500 and owns several school records. Calhoun also played two seasons of volleyball James Frye Male Athlete of the Year Award Marc Burchanowski The captain and catcher for the 21 -10 Lions is a four year letterman from Franklin. John Zahniser Male Scholar Athlete of the Year Award Ryan Ruta Ruta was a midfielder for the men’s soccer team. John Zahniser Female Scholar Athlete of the Year Award Mishic earned all-conference honors in women's cross country. f Binge drinking | (drinking five drinks | for a man or four | \ drinks for a woman f \ in one sitting) is the | \ most serious drug | problem on | I college campuses. I \ $ Sponsored by / The Health and Wellness Center '/ tive in the years to come,” finished Jacobelli. Jacobelli took home the clean sweep of coaching awards this year, as she won AMCC Coach of the Year in both women’s volleyball, and most recently in women’s softball. Other softball players receiving AMCC awards include Beth Calhoun-AMCC MVP and pitcher of the year, Mandy Bodnor-AMCC new comer of the year and third baseman of the year, and last but not least Lisa Fox-AMCC centerfielder of the year. The team currently is posting a record of 15-17, with four games re maining in their schedule to improve upon. “Our team had a lot of heart this year,” said Jacobelli. “We came back from a tough start at the beginning of the year, not to mention having many of our players play through tough injuries all year long,” added Jacobelli. One player ending her softball ca- Besides that, Slavonic currently leads the team in RBl’s with thirty, while also having the second most extra-base hits with seven. Finding the ball with his body also happens to be a Slavonic specialty, as he leads the team in HBP(hit by pitch) with four. “Matt has been swinging a great bat all year,” said senior captain Marc Burchanowski. “Besides contributing Sandy Mishic reer on an extreme high note was se nior captain Beth Calhoun. Calhoun ended her Behrend career winning her second consecutive Behrend Female Athlete of the Year Award, while also setting career records for batting av erage, hits, and doubles. The Lions most recently played Frostburg State in the AMCC semi finals, where they suffered a four run seventh to fall by a score of 2-5. Beth Calhoun was strong on the hill, as she pitched seven innings, giv ing up five earned runs on seven hits, while also striking out seven. Leading the offense was Mandy Bodnor, as she went 2-4, with a triple and one run scored. Chipping in was Becky Rishel, Beth Calhoun, and Tanya Deats, with all three contribut ing a base hit in the losing effort. The Lions will finish up their 1998 campaign with two doubleheaders on the road at the end of this week. on offense, he has provided us with solid defense at second base game in and game out,” added Burchanowski. Slavonic hails from Pittsburgh, PA, where he has modeled his game after his Pirate idol Jose Lind. The Lions of 21-10 will finish up their regular season with two double headers, before maybe having a chance to continue in the ECAC play offs in a few weeks. Alpha Sigma Tau sorority selling Little Caesar’s coupon booklet. Cost only $5, worth over $55. Call Dawn 898-6963. Anyone interested in bowling in a fall league? Call David Reichert at 456-3686 or E-mail at DTRllo@psu.edu. Garin, Mike, Shawn, and Lisa, GOOD LUCK WITH FINALS! 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Deadline for submission for publication in that week's paper is Monday at S:OOPM, Sports The women’s softball team in action, looking to pick up their next win at home Track and field to become a varsity sport in Spring of 1999 by Dylan Stewart sports editor Track and Field has just recently finished going through its first trial run as a club sport in the spring of 1998. Track is the latest addition to the Penn State - ehrend athletic pro gram, and wi be looking to spread its wings next ear, as it takes off as a full time varsi sport in the spring of 1999. The club te; i went through a sue- Jason, I have a lovely surprise for you this weekend! Say hi to your friend from the bus Mike, Prom night revisited no more. -the other juggler To everyone on SGA, Great work this year! The Behrend Cvllege'Collegian - Thursday, April 30, 1998 - page II cessful experimental season this past spring, as they competed in different meets with various other .division 111 and division II teams from around the region. The team managed to be competi tive despite being only a club sport and first year team, and will look to be a force to be reckoned with in the next years to come, as the sport will no doubt become more competitive each and every year as it gains mo- Joder, Did you write your paper yet? -Dolores D, I’ll miss you To all the editors this year, Great job this year! Gina Bina, Your a great friend; don’t ever change. I hope you have a wonder ful summer-can’t wait to see you. -Nate "W: I! " 9 If ' 1 mentum and starts recruiting. Anybody interested in competing in track and field should contact cross country and track coach John Drew at the beginning of next fall. The track season starts with some conditioning in the fall before the competitive season begins at the be ginning of the spring semester. Cross country will also be offeretj once again as a varsity sport, compet-. ing in the fall semester. behrcoll4@aol.com :> Get better soon. Have a wonderful time in State College and make sure to stop by some time. (I’m sure our dogs have a lot in common). PS: Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do. -Trouble Andrea, Remember, cool people don’t take finals! Jenna, Smitty, Matt, Amy, Missy, See ya at UP! * . fh i'#» SK ' photo by Jason Blake -Nathaniel
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