From University Park Michelle Brennan, a sophomore goalkeeper on the Penn State field hockey team, was set to take her immigration test to become a United States citizen on September 7, 1989 in Lancaster. Brennan, a starter for the Lady Lions in 21 games last season, is a Canadian citizen. She had six shutouts and a 1.00 goals-against-average last year and will join the team in Norfolk for the season opener with Old Dominion. UMILL . I=UMLfLLd Teri Jordan, the coach of the Penn State women's track team, finished in first place in the Labor Day 5K sponsored by the Nittany Valley Track Club. Jordan, a world class distance runner in the 1970 s posted a winning time of 19:30. 'The runner-up was former Penn State All-American Heather Carmichael in 19:43. Modest in victory, Jordan says she was sure that Carmichael was going to overtake her. "She's just a little more out of shape than I am," she concluded. NEW COACH AT PENN Former Lady Lion letter winner (basketball, field hockey) Julie Soriero is the new coach of women's basketball at the University of Pennsylvania. BLOOMSBURG INVITE NO ORDINARY TENNIS TOURNAMENT University Park, Pa. - For six members of the Penn State men's tennis team, this past weekend's Bloomsburg Invitational represents more than just the rust date on the fall schedule. In years to come, when freshman Corey Goldstein, Jeff Jubilier, Mark Price, Jason Rayman and Sean Snee and sophmore Jim Ustynoski reflect on their The Capital Times hereby challenges any other campus club or organization to a game of walleyball. Any group foolhardy enough to accept should notify us in W-337, or via our mailbox in room 216 or call at 944-4970. Good luck...you'll first taste of collegiate competition, images of the two-day tournament will be conjured up. The event also is of significance to head coach Holmes Cathrall, who expects to fashion season-long singles and doubles lineups from what he saw on the courts Saturday' and Sunday (September 9-10). Although he had not yet positioned his players in the singles lineup, Cathrall expects Price, Rayman and senior Dave Welch to fill the No. 1- 3 spots. "Rayman and Price will give us a, lot of depth at the top, which we haven't had in a while," Cathrall noted. "There is no doubt they will make us a much better team." Goldstein and veterans Dave Schoenly, Mark Cavalier and Scott Pickering are sure to see action on a regular basis. The presence of junior Wendell McConnie, Jubilier, Snee and Ustynoski also will be felt throughout the fall campaign. At this pont, the only established doubles team. is Welch-Schoenly. Last spring, the pair held the No. 1 position the entire season, posting a record of 6- 12. The format of the Bloomsburg Invitational allows Cathrall to take a hard look at his personnel in the heat of battle. The tournament consists of four singles and four doubles flights. There is no team scoring, but champions are crowned in each flight. In addition to Bloomsburg and Penn State, the other participating school were Boston College, Georgetown, George Washington, Hampton Institute, Rutgers and Swarthmore. "This tournament is strong every year," Cathrall said. It is a good test for some of our younger players. Penn State will compete in six tournaments this fall, all on the road. need it ! SPORTS Women's Volleyball: set to spike opponents ,:~,:~. Hank Rappokl Capital Times Staff Got the players, got the talent, need some fans! Volleyball The women's volleyball schedule is in full swing this fall at Penn State Harrisburg. Thirteen players are out for the team, which includes four returning players combined with several new experienced players, making this season look to be a good one at Harrisburg . Head coach David Hume views this years squad optimisticly and feels they can be very competetive. About his four years of coaching at Harrisburg, Hume said "this is the best team I've had here." Returning player Kim Abner feels much better about this team than last years squad. She said, "This years squad is much better prepared." Assistant coach Kathie Kirkpatrick agrees with Ahner on the team being better prepared. It's more like they are better practiced. The team practices five times a week for two hours at a time. Kirkpatrick said, "This year's squad seems more willing to learn." Assistant coach Mike Doll, sees a team with some good setters, and a strong bench. These two factors will help against some of the four year schools on the schedule. Other factors for a successful season might be: It's a solid team with experience, at least eight of the girls have played competitive volleyball in the past. These experienced new players; along • . RESTAURANT LOUNGE • MOTEL 1115 West Harrisburg Pike Middletown, PA 17057 Air Conditioned Cable Television Reasonable Rates 717-944-4895 " ~ a ~ :~::~ September 13, 1989, CAPITAL TIMES 1 70 I t , , , with returnees Steph, Linda, Sonny and Kim should make for a fun and competitive women's volleyball team at Penn State Harrisburg. For the first time in years, Penn State Harrisburg's women's volleyball fans can be optimistic about the upcoming season. The team can use the fan's support and would appreciate some cheers at their matches. The complete schedule is printed in this issue of the Capital Times. So come out and enjoy the Lions take on Beaver College in the opening game Sept. 19th at 7 p.m.. In our last isue, the Capital Times incorrectly reported the beginning of the women's volleyball season. The season begins in the fall. Answers to puzzles Mill photo by Denina C. Benson
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