PRESS SL oD PA vent = Ba Page 8 Budget Cuts Slash 5 Varsity Sports By Artin Armani As the first semester begins, students as well as coaches can feel the emptiness in their stomachs as they learn of the varsity sports cutback issued by the Delco administration as part of campus- wide budget cuts. Last year, students who wished to participate in a varsity sport had a wide variety to choose from. The sports that women could choose from included basketball, soccer, volleyball, and tennis. The sports that men could choose from included baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, and tennis. This year the women are limited to basketball, soccer, and volleyball. The men are limited to basketball, and soccer. The disappointment is shared by all students including freshman Tonya McDuell. “I tried to join the tennis team and was shocked to hear that the team didn’t exist. It is surprising that the team is cut but they are still making new tennis courts. It just doesn’t make any sense,” she said. Another area that has been affected by the cuts is the athletic center. Currently, the operating hours are kept at a bare minimum in the weight room and the gymnasium. When interviewed, Athletic Director Tiz Griffith explained the reason for the cutback. “Since the state has cut funding to the university, the university had to face the decision of finding the areas they were going to cut. It just happens that the sports area is one of the biggest cut. In a couple of weeks, there will be a full time trainer on staff which will allow us to extend our hours. Also, having a full time trainer on campus will allow us to compensate for the cuts with intramural competitions. The key is to get kids to participate in the sports. Any experience with any club enhances your school record,” she said. Volleyball Starts! By Rosa Laborde The Women's Volleyball season is once again starting here at Penn State Delco. Team Captain Trina Ieardi commented, "Recently, incomparison to last year’s team there is much more dedication and more players willing to improve. This years team looks promising for a successful season. . The team members are Wanda Alvarado, Charlene Cauley, Rossi, Maureen Hassiepen, adi, Jennifer Jaworski, Gina farla Stambaugh, Christine Erica Terenick. bert Saba is the coach Mis spirited team. He hasa positive attitude about the season this year. He states, In a recent interview, he stated, "I am confident that this team will continue to improve and be ready for healthy competition. We are also looking for any girls who want to join the team, so feel welcome to join us. “ If anyone wants to join this season's Women's Volleyball team, contact Tiz Griffith, Athletic Director, in Room 136 AC. — LION’SEYE — September 18, 1992 Photo by: DIANA MICERI Soccer Team Seeks Campus Support — And Customers for T-Shirt Sale By Rosa Laborde Fall is here! This means another season of Soccer at Penn State Delco. Yes, that season of sweat and hard work is here. With many hours of practice done, soccer coach, Alan Miller, is already seeing improvements. : There are four returning members from last year's team: Matt Clark (Captain), Mike O’ Hara, Dave Mills and Julie Munch. The new ~ freshmen are Joe Jenkins, Eric Goodfellow, Giang Duong, Meng Kouch, Mark Polizzotto, Matt Bowen, Abraham Thompson, Jim Basilio, Bill Archer, John Duffy, and Andrew McIntyre. Penn State Delco's soccer team spirit is strong, bit support and encouragement push each member to strive even more for personal excellence. The team would appreciate support from students and faculty by coming out and cheering on the team at all their home games. As you probably already department is trying to earn money by selling soccer T-shirts at $10 each. If anyone is interested in buying T-shirt,s, see Tiz Griffith in know, Penn State’s spending budget is really tight; so the sports Room 136 AC. SOCCER SCHEDULE Fall, 1992 Date Opponent Place Time Sept. 1 Widener A 3PM Sept. 10 Haverford JV A 4PM Sept. 12 Tournament H 9AM Sept. 16 Williamson H 4PM Sept. 19 PSU Ogontz H 1PM Sept. 22 Cabrini JV H 4PM Sept. 24 DCCC A 4PM Sept. 26 PSU Mont Alto A 1PM Sept. 29 PSU Hazleton H 4PM Oct. 3 PSU Berks A 11AM Oct. 8 Valley Forge Jr. A 4PM Oct. 10 PSU York H 1PM Oct. 12 Widener JV H 4PM Oct. 15 Manor Jr. College H 4PM Oct. 17 PSU Scranton A 1PM Oct. 22 Ursinus JV A 4PM Oct. 24 PSU Wilkes Barre H 1PM News from Happy Valley Football Team Begins Quest for Nat'l. Championship By Ryan Corcoran Penn State opened its 1992 football season with a 24-20 victory over theCincinnati Bearcats. The Bearcats proved to be a much tougher team this season, after the Nittany Lions humiliated them 81-0 last year in Happy Valley. : Cincinnati showed from the opening kickoff that they would be no pushover, when they ran the ball to the Penn State 29. Six plays later, David Small ran for a 5 yard touchdown to give the Bearcats a 7-0 lead. Later in the period, the Lions managed to knot the score at 7-7 when Brian O'Neal ran for a 7 yard touchdown. The half ended with the score tied at 7-7. : In the third quarter, the Nittany Lions turned it up a notch rm — ATER VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE Fall, 1992 Date Opponent Place Time Sept. 12 Hazleton, York, SL H 1PM Sept. 14 DCCC A 7PM Sept. 15 PSU Berks A 6PM Sept. 17 Phila. CCC A 6PM Sept. 19 PSU Wilkes Barre A 1PM Sept. 26 Central Penn A 1PM Sept. 30 PSU Hazleton A 6PM Oct. 3 Bucks CCC & Phila. CCC H 1PM | Oct. 6 PSU Berks A 6PM Oct. 8 Central Penn H 7PM Oct. 10 DCCC H 1PM Oct. 12 . Northampton CCC A 7PM Oct. 14 Lehigh CCC H 7PM and scored 10 points on a 10 yard run from Richie Anderson and a 44 yard field goal from Chris Fayak. This gave Penn State a 17-7 lead going into the fourth period. Most of the 29,099 on hand at the newly renovated Nippert Stadium probably thought The Lions would coast in the final quarter and take home a decisive victory. Not so. Early in the period, fans sensed an upset of epic proportions when Cincinnati pulled to within 17-14 after Small scored his second touchdown of the day. This time on a reception from quarterback Paul Anderson. However, Penn State then put together a long drive and O'Neal capped it off on a 1 yard run. This made the score 24-14, and the tensions of Lions and their fans had been quelled. Cincinnati made things interesting by scoring a late touchdown, but they fell short, 24-20. It wasn’t as perfect as last year’s 81-0 thrashing, but a win is a win, right? The quest for a national championship took its first step and it will continue for many Saturdays this fall; that is as long as they win.
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