NOVEMBER 6, 1986 Collegian PAGE 6 Gorniak in Spotlight for Cubs 1986-87 Season University Relations—The Penn State-Behrend Cubs officially laun ched their 1986-87 basketball season when they suited up for practice Wednesday, October 15.- Returning lettermen for the Cubs basketball team Randy Gorniak, John Sargent, Jim Webb, Joe Weed, Rich Irr, Gene Gorniak, and Jack Beaver will be joined on the court by seven newcomers this year. The latest additions to the Cubs roster include: Wayne Snyder, a 5'10", 175-pound junior from Pittsburgh's McKeesport High School; Bob Quarture, a 6'7", 205-pound junior hailing from Washington High School in Washington, Pa.; Gary Zang, a 6'3" 185-pound junior from Pott sille High School in Pottsville Pa.; McDowell High School's Mike Moller, a sophomore who checks in Cubs drop tough match to Allegheny byAngela Papaleo Collegian Staff Writer What started out as a sure fire win turned out to be quite the op posite. On Saturday October 25th at 1:00pm the Penn State Behrend Men's Varsity Soccer Team lost to Alleghany College 2-1. The only goal was scored by Junior Captain Mike Hockenberger on a direct kick in the first half. After 30 minutes into the second half Alleghany's Shawn Allen kicked the ball just enough to soar past the fingertips of freshman goalie Mark Yingling. The second goal scored by Alleghany occurred off a throw in with 4 minutes and 42 seconds left in the game by Greg Sprot. There's always hope, as the old cliche goes. But this may not be the case with the playoff situation. After speaking to junior Scott Coykendall, whether the team will qualify or not depends upon the evaluation they receive from the NCAA at the end. Mike Hockenberger and Todd Lindenmuth get ready for a direct kick Behrend College for the most mental let down in the middle of part is a two year school, then the game. That's when the oppos students transfer down to Universi- ing team scores and those goals are ty Park for the remainder of their the most difficult to recover," says career. This makes it difficult to teammate Chris Steiner. That was build and concentrate on an ex- the reaction of Coach Herb Lauf tremely good athletic team. Some fer after the Alleghany game. The participants don't take it as serious coach was very disappointed. They as opposed to other colleges were better than the other team but because it's only 2 years, therefore got a late start in the second half. they tend to lose a lot of talent. The Behrend Cubs have the Also, it's different from high potential of having the best record school in the way that everyone on thus far. What they lack in ex the team hasn't played with their perience they compensate with team members since they were skill. at 5'10" and 175 pounds; Tracy Laßow, a 5'10" 175-pound sophmore from Titusville High School; and freshmen Brian Phillips (6'2", 180 pounds) and Rob Elchynski (6'2", 170 pounds), from Seneca High School and Cor ry High School respectively. The most promising returnee is Randy Gorniak, the 6'B" senior forward and All-American hopeful. Last season, Gorniak averaged 13.2 points per game and 12.9 rebounds per game. "Ob viously his strength is inside," said Cubs Head Coach Doug Zimmer man. "Offensively Randy can do about as much as anybody we'll play all year." Predicting Gorniak's success on the court will continue , Zimmer man is hoping the senior will become a mentor for the team's babies. After playing with team mates for a few seasons you begin to work well together because of the confidence you receive. You in teract well because you're ac customed to this style. This is lost here at Behrend. There are no seniors on the team either. Therefore experience is also miss ed. With all this against them, this year's team is beating the odds. "This year has been the best so far," says junior Scottie Coyken dall. A majority of the team con sists of freshmen. Contributions from freshmen Jay Varcoe, Ken Crumb, and Dave Pollack are a great asset to the team. So is the talent of junior captains Todd Lindenmuth and Mike Hockenberger. Overall the season has gone well. There have been no serious in juries. The guys started out strong, but have had a rough time these past few games. "We play really good but then something hap pens," says Scottie. "We have a newcomers. "I think he'll blossom as a leader on the team. Since he's a returning senior, with success under his belt, he can have a lot of impact on the floor." While Zim merman is pleased with Gomiak's past performance, he's not about to let the high-powered player rest easy this season. "I think he has the capability to reach that status (All-American). With his finish last season, he's already got a foot in the door," said Zimmerman, who is returning for his fourth year with the Cubs. "But Randy's intelligent enough to know that he has to go out and per form, too. You're not voted honors on what you've done in the past or what you've done yester day. What you did on the court to day is what matters." In addition to Gorniak and the Sue Holmes goes for a lay-up Women's Basketball ready for season scrimmaging, on their own, for the past month. "Three times a week, for one hour and a half each day," "We have more depth, and added Chris. by Dave Bruce Collegian Staff Writer stronger competition at each posi- When asked for the reasons why tion." This was the description of they decided on a school with a the Behrend Women's Basketball limited budget, Paula answered, Team from one of its returning "I'm from Texas and I wanted a veterans, Paula Skaggs. Penn State degree, they (in Texas) Paula and returning letterman know what a Penn State degree Sue Holmes and Chris Huff, i 5..." recently talked about the upcoming Chris also wanted a Penn State season and related subjects. degree, plus Behrend was "the Besides depth and competition, closest, and the least expensive." Anne Hatton,goes high to put down a spike they believe that this year's players Sue transferred from The have better attitudes, and the team Shenango Valley Campus of Penn has stronger leadership because of State, and came to Behrend the number of more experienced because she did not want to go to players on the team. University Park. She also wanted Last year, there were no senior to continue her basketball career. players, but this year there are two They bragged about the support seniors. However, Sue said, "in- that the team receives, especially juries have taken a toll on some of from a group of loyal fans who go the players, especially to Michele to every home game. They also Madison (broken ankle) and Kim hope that the support will grow this Erikson (appendicitis)." season starting with the season All three veterans agreed that the opener, at the Fredonia Tourna team is better conditioned, mainly ment, on November 22, which they due to a program of running and won last year. other top returnees, Zimmerman is counting on newcomers Zang, Snyder, and Quarture, all junior transfers and seasoned collegiate athletes from other Penn State campuses, to bring added court ex perience to the Cubs' season. "Zang fills a spot (point guard) where we needed him the most. Snyder's another good point guard, and Quarture is a good in side shooter. Those three give us some playing experience we nor mally wouldn't have on a team with a lot of newcomers," explain ed Zimmerman. With an overall record of 6-19 from last year, the Cubs enter into their 1986-87 season on November 22 against Gannon in the annual Gary Miller Classic in Erie. And, if all goes well, Zimmerman says the Cubs will be ready. do that, I feel comfortable know "l think the key for us is ing what we can get accomplished. finishing a year with everybody we We have as much upperclass ex start out with, without having to perience as we've had since I've worry about serious injuries. been here. Some of that is new That's something we haven't been (Quarture, Zang, and Snyder) and able to do in the last three years it may take some adjustment for (last season, four key starters were them. But we're going to improve on the Cubs bench because of in- faster throughout the season than juries)," said Zimmerman. "If we we would if we lacked experience." Notes from the Series: --If my team had the bases loaded and two out in the ninth ; I would want Keith Hernandez at the plate. —John McNamara made- the right decision starting Al Nipper in Game Four, but in baseball, sometimes luck is more important than strategy. --Mel Stottlernyfe, New York's pitching coach, will definitely - be working on Dwight Gooden's pitching mechanics this spring. --Why did Boston have 'Old Man' Buckner at first base in the tenth inning of Game Six, when Dave Stapleton was his late-inning defen sive replacement all season? --I wonder if Tony Arms has any chance at reclaiming centerfield from Dave Henderson next season? --The Met's fans are the most. obscene and dangerous fans in all sports. The jerk who tossed the smoke bomb onto the field during Game Seven should be forc ed to eat a Roger Clemens' fastball. --Game Six was the most exciting, though not best played. World Series game in recent memory. Yes, even more exciting than Game Six of the 1975 World Series_ —I hope that the rumor questiong 'Oil Can' Boyd's mental health is unfounded, baseball needs his exuberance on the field. —Despite his wildness, CaMn Schraidi looks to be Boston's relief ace next season, especially since Bob Stanley can not seem to get anybody out. --Do you relize that Marty Barrett tied a Major League record for the most hits (24) in post-season play? --Look for Mookie Wilson and Bob Stanley to be traded this 'winter. Mookie's trade va;ue has never been higher, and the Boston fans will never let Stanley forget his World Series performance. —Finally, with - everything this Series had to offer, just think if Tom Seaver would have pitched at Shea. Young Cubs gain experience by Andy Seneta Collegian Staff Writer Three matches remain in the Women's Varsity Volleyball season. The team has been hit late- ly with many injury problems, but have still played well together. The Lady Cubs' record of 15-25 doesn't quite tell the entire story of the pro blems injuries have caused. Senior Sue Holmes commented on the injury problems by saying, "We have a young team and with the experience that they have ac quired this year it will help them next year. Still, I think we've developed into a strong team. It's hard to have freshman come in and play well without playing college ball before because it's a tough transition from high school to col lege volleyball." Coach Jan Wilson has had the tough task of filling up the lineup due to the losses of Julie DiFran cisco earlier in the year, Michele Williams and Michele Madison have also been injured. sports by Dave Bruce Collegian Staff Writer Even though the squad has faced some problems early this season they have still gotten inspired play from Sue Holmes and Julie DiFrancisco. The Lady Cubs will be finishing up their season within two weeks and will be looking to better their overall record. The team faced Grove City and Case Western on Saturday, November Ist. They beat Case Western and lost to nationally ranked Grove City. Then the final match of the year will see our Lady Cubs traveling across-town to face nationally ranked Gannon Univer sity and also Canisius on Tuesday, November 4, at 6 pm. Holmes said, "We'll have to play well against Gannon, who's nationally ranked. It will be tough, but it would be really nice to beat another Erie school." The Club dropped their last two. matches against Westminster ,and Edinboro and through the second. half of October and hope to im prove on these performances in their last two games. Win or lose it's been a snc season for the Lady Cub, Wilson, we can only look foi ard . to next year when all the freshman. will have experience under their . belts.
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