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— LION'SEYE —
SPORTS ® ¢
March 2, 1995
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Men's B-ball
Team Loses
Playoff Spot
By Jobin Pathappillil
“Disappointing “ was the word
from Bill Wiley, the head coach of the
men’s basketball team about 1994-95
season. The long, injury-plagued
season came to an end as the Delco
Lions lost to PSU Ogontz February 18.
Hopes for a playoff berth came to an
end too.
There were many highlights and
high points to the season, however.
Will Ramsuer (#22) led the team with
an average of 24 points per game, while
sophomore Ted Gunther led the team
in rebounds with 7 per game.
The outstanding play of
freshman Pete Runado was
summarized by assistant coach Dave
Fisher, “He did all the little things that
made the difference.”
The team compiled a 12-11
record overall and finished with a 7-6
record in the CCAC league. “ We
started out great and fell apart, failing
to play together as a team,” said head
coach Bill Wiley. “Not having Andre
Harris on the court hurt,” remarked
Joe Demaio, assistant coach.
“We could have gone farther,”
exclaimed Jay Wileczek (#12) freshman
guard. Lack of team unity and failure
to come up on top at crunch time were
said to be some of the reasons for the
bad season by the players.
The team also included
sophomores Jason Morovich (#32),
Rob Duffy (#34), freshmen Ron Bright
(#14), John Ladislacw (#43), Carlo
Faragall (#15) and Pete Runado (#44).
Intramurals:
Soccer & B-Ball Highlight Spring Semester
By David Schiff
The spring intramurals have
began and everyone is having a lot of
fun.
The basketball intramural league
plays every Monday and Wednesday
at 12:30. Their are nine teams in the
league consisting of three members on
each team. Anyone that wants to play
should come to the gym at the time of
in the weight room.
Adam Brozzetti, Matt bellucci, Keith Cetera and Terry Mann pump out
Delco Hosts
Tournament
By P. W. Herman
‘Penn State Delaware County's
gym was the site of the National
Wheelchair Basketball Tournament the
weekend of February 25-26. The
Student government Association (SGA)
co-sponsored the event. ;
Six teams from four sections along
the east coast each including four
regions, competed in the two-day
event. The final teams included the
ETBA Chargers, Johnstown,
Philadelphia Spokesmen, DMPVA
Streaks, Connecticut Spokebenders,
and the Adirondecks. They were the
“winners in an original field of sixty-
four teams. |
SGA members volunteered their
time as announcers, spotters, and
scorekeepers. Te
Champions or Not, Lady Lions Are the Best
By M. Washington
“No matter what happens at the
playoffs, the Delco women are the best
team around. They gave more this
season than most teams,” said coach
Mary Varano on the eve of the
February 28 Commonwealth
Campuses Athletic Conference
(CCAC) semi-final basketball game
against Penn State Altoona.
The winner will play Penn State
Ogontz at University Park on March 3
for the conference championship.
Delco’s Lady Lions go into the
They rose above personality conflicts
and came to respect one another.”
The turning point was the game
against Penn State Mont Alto. “It
probably was the least satisfactory
game individually, but the best game
as a team,” explained Varano. “We
won it, but it was a difficult game.
“Overall, it was a very physically
demanding season,” said Coach
Varano. The team also competed in
the Eastern Pennsylvania College
Conference. Their record there was 2-
5, for an 8-7 overall season record.
“We did a lot of running for
playoffs witha 6-2 CCACrecord. Both .endurance, and held late evening and
losses were to Ogontz. “The season
started out rough,” said Varano, “but
the team eventually came together.
the games because substitute players
are always needed.
Another Intramural sport is
Lacrosse. The group meets on
Thursdays at 12:30 in the gym. There
are many positions still open if you
are interested in joining.
Two other activities that have
been going on are Hockey and Soccer.
Hockey is played every Monday,
Penn State Delco takes the best shot for a playoff berth.
early morning practices because of
conflicts with the players’ class and
work schedules. There was 100%
Wednesday and Friday at 12:30.
Anyone who wants to play should
bring a plastic stick and go to the back
gym at the times given.
Soccer is played in the main gym
every Friday at 12:30. :
Anyone interested in any of the
above activities should see Tiz Griffith,
Athletic Director,in Room 136 of the
Commons Building.
attendance at a 6:30 AM practice,”
Varano said proudly.
The team showed a lot of talent.
Sophomore captain Katrina Young was
the season’s high scorer and leading
rebounder. Freshman captain Colleen
Cowan was versatile for the team,
moving mid-season from point guard
to forward.
Freshman Colleen Krause was
“the biggest addition to the team,” said
Varano. “She played every game
100%, never stopping. And
sophomores Jennifer Forcey and Rita
Varano were our most consistent
players with their floor game.”
Karen Milliken was a consistent
player too. “She plays her own game,
no matter what the other team is trying
to do,” said Coach Varano.
The coach described sophomore
Diana Desimone as “a defensive
‘Specialist. She really came alive the
second half of the season!”
Michelle Rodriguez “came alive” too.
“She’s a really strong, sound player,”
said Varano.
Jen McAllister, who had never
played competitive women’s basketball
before joining the Lady Lions, easily
won the “most improved player”
award. “She really came on strong,”
said Varano, “and has the best form.”
No matter what the outcome of
the playoffs, this is clearly “the best
team around.”
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