page 6- The Behrend College Beacon - Friday, August 20,1999 by Jason Snyder editor-in-chief Behrend Athletics had a year to remember in its 1998-99 schedule. Many Lions’ teams set new school records with four teams capturing the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Championship. Some teams earned regional rankings while the college added another Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference to its trophy case. The spring season saw both the men’s and women’s soccer teams excel under the direction of head coach Dan Perritano. THE MEN’S SOCCER TEAM won a school record, 13 wins in a year that saw them earn an NCAA Division HI, North East Regional Poll ranking for the third consecutive season. The men’s season was also highlighted with a 2-1 win over the Gators of Allegheny College. The Lions advanced to the AMCC Championship game after a 2-1 win over Pitt-Bradford. Frostburg then defeated the Lions in the finale, 4- 0. THE WOMEN REPEATED AS AMCC Champions for the second straight season. The Behrend women then qualified for the ECAC Tournament after a season that saw New patients mention this ad and receive a free gift them record a new school mark of 15 wins, 2 losses and 3 ties. Katie Giles, Michelle Finch, Jill Yamma, and Jen Bargiband were named to the All- AMCC team. Michelle Malatesta won Co- Newcomer of the Year and Laura Ferko received Co- Most Valuable Player. WOMEN’S TENNIS NETTED AN AMCC Championship behind first year head coach Jeff Barger. The Lions hosted the tournament and outplayed Frostburg for a 14 score win. Swinging in the All-AMCC team were JoAnn Fabrizio and Angela Albertson (first team singles), Jamie Brubaker, Emily Rubin, Jen Morton and Christine Chan (second-team singles). Albertson, Brubaker and Morton, Chan were also named to the second team doubles. RICH HOFFMAN JOINED the Behrend community this fall as he led the Lions’ cross country teams to a successful season. The men placed second at the AMCC Championships with many individuals receiving All- Conference recognition. Adam Dzuricky. Mark Suroviee Tyler Travis and Brian Gaines were named first team with Gaines also being named Newcomer of the Year. The women also placed second with Abby Crilley receiving All-Conference recognition. Family Health Council, Inc. Convenient, Affordable Health Care For Penn State Behrend Students □ All methods of Birth Control Pills, Depo (the Shot), and most other methods provided on-site Emergency Contraception STD testing/treatment for men and women Free walk-in pregnancy tests Annual exams, Pap tests, Gyne care Prenatal care Most insurance plans accepted Sliding fee scale Day and evening appointments Call 453-4718 Visit our newly remodeled office at 1611 Peach Street, Suite 444 Coach Hottman was named the men’s Coach ol the Year in his first season. THE LADY'S VOLLEYBALL TEAM faced tough competition Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference throughout the season but continued to show improvement. Mary Good, Tanya Deats, and Heather Lerch all played well through the season and give the Lions a bright future. The winter season proved to be the most successful for the Behrend Athletics’ program. Both basketball teams brought excitement to Erie Hall due to the great promotions planned by Brian Streeter. THE ECAC CHAMPION LIONS had a record breaking season behind the coaching of Dave Niland. The Behrend men won the regular season AMCC Championship, but fell short in the AMCC Tournament to Laßoche in the first round. The men won a school record 21 games, with their 21 st Sports coming in the ECAC Championship against host Gettysburg. Being named to the All-Conference team were Brock Bovaird and Andy Lawrence (first team), Jason Paloskey and Chris Hughes (second team), with Bovaird winning AMCC Player of the Year and Hughes sharing Newcomer of the Year. THE LADY LIONS CAPTURED THE AMCC crown with a vengeful win over Pitt- Bradford in the AMCC Championship game in Erie Hall. Head coach Rosalyn Fornari won her 100th win at Behrend in the same game to make the night memorable. The women finished the season with a 17-9 record, but failed to qualify for the ECAC Tournament. Carrie Nestor, Jen O’Lare and Erin Phillips all were L _ —— The Beacon. Types of ads may include personal messages and items for sale. Maximum classified length is 25 words. Persons who submit ads must state their affiliation with Behrend. Classifieds ar< meant for individual use. Official notices and group events should be submitted to the Calendar editor. Businesses must pay regular advertising rates. Tlw Beacon can not guarantee the publication of all classified submitted for space purposes. Classifieds should be sent to the Classified editor at The Beacon, Reed Building or dropped off at The Beacon offices, or sent to behrcoll4@aol.com. Dead line for submission for publication in that week's paper is Monday at S:OOPM. Me cab VALERIO’S v. w Italian Rex to uai r? Now hiring delivery drivers. Flexible hours. 4253 Buffalo Road The Behrend Classifieds Eastway Lanes is hiring for all positions. Evening and weekend hours are available Stop in for an application Must be an Erie resident. Students and employees of Penn State Behrend are invited to submit a free classified ad in named to the All-Conference second team. Tiffany Buck broke the career three-point record in the closing weeks of the season. Coach Fornari was also named Co-Coach of the Year. The spring season saw some success scattered throughout all sports. Behrend added track and field to their list of teams that include baseball, softball, golf, and tennis. BEHREND SOFTBALL CAPTURED the AMCC crown this past season after hosting the tournament. The Lions defeated Laßoche and blew away the rest of their competition in the conference, including a 49-0 trouncing of Pitt- Greensburg. The Lions were coached by Cindy Jacohelli. THE BASEBALL FLAM BATTLED for the AMCC P&.zeria Championship this past season, but fell just short to Frostburg who won the title. Behrend won a school record. 24 games, entering their final contests against Allegheny and Gros e City. Behrend was coached by Paul Bemm. The Lions will stay determined to win the AMCC Championship in the near future. BEHREND TRACK AND FIELD gave inaugural a new definition with a shocking first season under Rich Hoffman. The Behrend men earned a national ranking ol 27 midway through the season. Ihe men were the first learn in Behrend's history to be nked first in their respective region THE MEN'S GOLF TEAM finished fourth in the AMCC.'. Matt Livingston was named to the first team All-Conference team due to his third place finish at the Championships. MEN'S TENNIS MADE SOME 'RAQUET' in the AMCC' after a slow stall to the season that saw them go 0-3 to open their season. The men were b-X entering the AMCC Tournament where they were 2.-2. Overall, the I .ions' athletic teams all roared loudly in the AMCC this past season and set new standards for future Behrend teams. Many of these successful athletes ami coaches will be returning this season in hopes of entering the 21st century in grand stvle. Dito and Beata, Thanks for your help! Good luck at school. SPYDA P.S. - It doesn’t matter what your name is! H ■ \ - __ J
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