tonight's game since we beat "CONDOR SEASON" con- them by 24 points the first time tinued from page 1 we met." The second half began much back and forth before coming like the first half ended. York to rest with the Lions. would pull close, but then The game came down to the Hazleton would widen the ex foul line, with Hazleton's Jim isting gap. At times just one Donlan missing three of four point separated the teams and foul shots with less than it looked as if the Lions would twenty-five seconds remain- jump out front. ing. After the game Donlan commented, "I felt good at the •We'll get over the loss with foul line. I don't think I choked, time and start thinking about they just wouldn't fall in." next year." The excitement of the game was typical of the brand of basketball the Condors have played all season. The opening minutes belonged strictly to Hazleton as the Condors jumped out to a 12-3 lead with York garnering their points from the foul line. The Condors continued their domination as they pulled in all the defensive rebounds, allowing the Lions just one shot each time down the court. The opening jitters over York finally settled down and began to hit on their skits. They managed to pull to within five a few times, but on each occasion Hazleton applied man pressure to maintain a com fortable lead. At the half the score was Hazleton 43 and York 37. "I felt good at the foul line. I don't think I choked, they just wouldn't fall in." Jim Donlan Condors' team member The last time these two teams met York easily took the game and this apparently was the reason for the Lions' slug gish start. At the intermission, Glenn Begley, head coach of the Lions, explained, "I had trouble getting our guys up for Tennis team for sees promising season The Condor tennis team is look ing forward to another great year as Head Coach Tim Stasko returns with four remaining starters from last year's starting squad. Hazleton finished 5 - 3 last season, overall. Returning are Bill Shorton, number 1 player last year, who is fighting very hard to stay there as he is battling with two very talented freshmen. Tim - Swarr and Rich Klein come to Penn State with a very - solid background and are very en thusiastic, according to Coach Stasko. Also returning are Bob Stein and Jim Bagley, who were also in the top 5 last season. Gene Duffy, who came off the bench last season to win two clutch mat ches, returns with vast improve ment. Penn State had played two fall matches against a much larger Broom Community Col lege, lost 5 -4, and Kings College, also a loss 7 - 2. Stasko said, "Duf fy and Bagley showed great im provement from last year during these matches." Tom Caccese Condors' head coach Then with 9:34 remaining York took possession of the lead for the first time, 61-60. They did so by applying pressure and forcing the Con dors into hurried shots .and sloppy ball handling. York then attempted a four corner freeze, but were unsuccessful when the Condors made a nice steal and started to break down court. Traveling was called on Hazleton and the Lions had the ball back. After trading possessions and baskets the Lions were on top 67-64. The Condors then turned to Jim Donlan who responded with two 20 foot jumpshots and with three and a half minutes showing on the clock a shot from the top of the key which propelled Hazleton back into the lead, 71-70. At the 2:18 mark York's Jay Lauer was fouled and sank both ends of a one and one, The Lions were back on top and would not relinquish the lead again. With seven ticks remaining on the clock Hazleton fouled the Lions and stood helplessly by as they sank both shots. After calling time out, the Con Pre-season clinics are now be ing held at Wilkes-Barre, indoors on Saturday afternoons and Coach Stako asks anyone who has not already contacted him to please do so before spring break. (phone 454-4048) Afterwards, no one will be allowed to try out. Also, the team will need a manager this year to assist in various functions. Male or Female will, do, and anyone in terested should please submit a letter to Bruce Young in the Phys Ed building. dors drove down the court hop ing for a basket and a foul. Un fortunately, the Lions willingly yielded the final layup to Donlan. After the game Coach Begley spoke highly of Coach Tom Caccese and the Condors, "I've got to hand it to Tom Caccese. Last year Tom had great talent. This year he has less talent and is just as suc cessful." Reflecting on the game, Coach Begley said, "We were out hustled tonight, but the hardest working team doesn't always win." Hazleton's own coach, Tom Caccese, had no regrets about the season or the game, "This is the toughest team I ever had. The chemistry was there and the team had a lot of hustle and desire to win. We played a tough game and it was a shame that either team had to lose." "This team was more together than last. year. Even the guys who didn't start always made us work hard in practice to make us a better team." Lenny Kott Condors' team captain "We'll get over the loss with time and then we'll start think ing about next year," conclud ed Coach Caccese. Captain Lenny Eat, reflec ting on the season had this to say, "This team was more together than last year. Even the guys who didn't start always made us work hard in practice to make us a better team." Climate favorable to s k ie r s By Jayne Ann Bugda Ah winter, blankets of white snow and frosty chilling winds, some cannot wait until the season is over, but for the no, members of our Ski Club their fun has just begun. In a recent Interview with Professor James Concannon, ad visor of the campus ski club, we talked about the delightful winter sport. The sky club hold their meetings during the ski season (winter term). The club which is the largest on campus currently has 160 'members who are presumably all active in skiing. Professor Concannon encourages beginners in the sport to take physical education to get ready for the ski season. He stated that once you begin it's "very difficult not to like skiing." Skiing offers many benefits to those who partake in the sport. Besides offering winter recrea tion and exercise, it makes the winter months more bearable and pass quickly. The fallacy that skiing is ex pensive was cleared during the interview when we were inform ed that contrary to popular belief Skiing is Not Expensive. Mr. Con cannon said "Skiing is not expen sive if one buys inexpensive used equipment in good condition." For example a new pair of skis will cost $l5O and up. A used palr in good condition will cost ,about $9O, so one can see there is a con siderable saving. Hazleton's Kevin Mann (14) drives to the basket in the Condors' Regional playoff game against York PSU. photo courtesy Hazleton Standard Speaker Well, used equipment may be fine for beginners, but what about those who have been skiing longer? Mr. Concamon stated "Unless you have beehlkling for at least two (2) years do not buy new equipment, because you do not know your needs. For exam ple, you do not need to rush out and buy a skiing suit, a pair of long johns and jeans will serve the same purpose and keep you_ just as warm." For first time skiers Professor Concannon has negotiated the best discounts because of the large membership of the campus club. An evening at Big Boulder ski resort where lift tickets nor mally cost $9 per hour will cost club members $6 per hour. The rented equipment from the ski shops will cost members at least $1 less, about $6 per night. Added to this would be $2 per person for gas when in a carpool averaging about $l5 for a night on the slopes Tuesday evenings, collegiate racing takes place at Big Boulder ski slopes. The top 4 male and top 2 female skiers are selected. Thirteen colleges in cluding the Hazleton Campus participate in the racing. Perhaps the most awaited event of club members is the 5 1 / 2 day trip to Smugglers notch in Vermont during Spring break. Mr. Concannon summed up, the descripllon of Smugglers Hotch by stating "You roll out of bed bound is Mike Jones 44 and right on to a slope." Lift ticket, entertainment, and a wine and cheese party are included with the price of the trip. The cost of the trip is $145 per person. Members, however, must pro vide their own food and transpor tation. In the future Mr. Concannon and members of the club are looking forward to taking one or two Sunday trips to Great Peak, New York, about a two hour drive from Hazleton. Professor Con cannon commented that Great Peak has excellent accommoda tions and is well worth the trip." Mr. Concannon mentioned that the Alpine Ski Shop in the Poconos is offering a 15% dis count to buy scarfs, gloves, etc. and all members should take ad vantage of this discount. The officers of this year's ski club are Barry Yachem, presi dent; Mark Hensel, vice presi dent; Gretchen Bumbaugh, secretary; Nadia Puhak, treasurer. Mr. Concannon feels that skiing should be more a part of high school curriculum. A person can ski until they ,, are 90 years old, unlike football which for many ends in high school. He ended the interview' by stating "Any good club depends on the members to be active. They must cooperate with the advisor and officer& to set up events to be, a succssigul club."
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