November 4, 1996 — LION’S EYE — Page 7 Sports Wrap Up Soccer: Season Of Streaks By Mary Doolittle From worst to Fourth! That is not the average slogan, but neither was this years season. In one season the battle cry for the PSU Delco’s soccer team was as they went 0-6 their first games and then went 6-1 for their last seven games of the season. The team tied for fourth place in the Commonwealth Campus Athletic Association with Mount Alto and Abington but missed the play-offs by ‘one goal. “I went to Mount Alto from U- park to watch the game, it was wet and the field was a mess. But the team played with such desire and I was really happy that I saw them win and they ended the season with a win,” said Sharon Desimone, sophomore, of the team. The team began the season “poorly; they had little team spirit and motivation. Phil Brady a freshman fullback, said ” The team really started ~ out bad and there were a few people that played like it didn’t matter. It was quite frustrating; we had the talent, but we couldn’t produce. Then we just started playing like a team and after one win it was hard to stop us.” The team that stopped Delco was Abington-Ogontz. Both teams needed Obituary the win to get a sure spot in the play- offs. However, the Abington tcam came out stronger and in the end won 4-2. The Abington team is a very physical team and is known for getting into trouble. Even the parents on the team are rowdy, one parent attacked an official after a match. Only one official was there at the beginning of the game so alot of things were said to have gone uncalled. The soccer team has had a great season and everyone is very proud of them. “I can’t believe what we produced towards the end of the season, if only we were playing like that earlier we could have beaten any team” goalie Mark Eisele said. Eisele is responsible for much of the success this scason. The team was in search for much of the first half of the season looking for a starting goalie and when they found Eisele (after a few games and many trips to Physical therapy and wrap jobs), he played like a veteran goalie. The team ended their season with a record of 6-7. Athletic director Tiz Griffith adds,” We are so proud of the team, I could never have dreamt that they would have so much success this year.” Best Friends From Delco Die In Tragic Accident By Erin Horan Collegian Staff Writer Two University students died instantly in a car accident on the Ohio Turnpike Friday, Oct. 11, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. ~~ At 9:36 p.m., Justin L. Reese (senior-parks and recreation management) and Stephen M. Wiley (senior-accounting), were hit in a 1984 beige Volvo traveling westbound on the Turnpike by a tractor-trailer loaded with auto parts driving eastbound, police said. The driver of the trailer, Lawrence Yob of Bath, apparently fell asleep and drove through the grass median into the westbound lane near Warren, Ohio. The trailer then fell on top of the Volvo, killing Reese and Wiley instantly from the impact, police said. The police said a second car, also traveling westbound, hit Reese’s car and the Volvo caught fire. The other drivers only suffered minor injuries, police said. Reese, 23, a 1991 graduate of Henderson High School, is from Exton, and the son of Susan Arrington Reese of Exton and Michael D. Reese of Beltimore. Wiley, 21, also a graduate of Henderson High School in 1993, is from West Chester and is the son of Jay and Marie Lynch, both of West Chester. Susan Reese said the two friends, who met the Delaware County Campus, were on their way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame near Cleveland and left around 5:30 p.m. “It was two best friends traveling together,” she said. Marie Lynch said the trip symbolized Reese’s and Wiley’s good friendship. “Having a good time,” she said, “that’s what they lived for.” “Wiley, who was known for the smile on his face, was nominated “Class Clown” in his high school in 1993, Lynch said. “He said, ‘Here, I finally won an award for you,” she said. really cute.” His high school friends called him “Woody” and “Monkey-Man,” ~ she said. Wiley’s brother, Jason, also attended the University, she said. Lynch added that Wiley loved the outdoors and playing soccer. While he attended the University, she said, Wiley coached State College Pee-Wee Soccer. Susan Reese said her son was always full of energy. “He didn’t believe in a sit-and- still life,” she said. “He was very fearless.” : : Justin’s mom said she would miss the happiness that her only son brought her. ; “He was the best kid a mom could have.” : A memorial service was held for Reese at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 at Mauger/Givnish Funeral Home in Malvern. : Reese’s mother asked that memorial contributions be made in his name to Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center: 508A Teller building; University Park, Pa 16802. A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Wiley at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17 at Sts. Philip & James Church in Exton. He was buried in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery in Springfield. Memorial contributions for Wiley may be made to Foxchase Cancer Centre: 7701 Burholme Ave., Room C223; Philadelphia, Pa., 19111 (specify for breast cancer research only) or to Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic: 223 N. Lime St.; Lancaster, Pa. 17602. Courtesy the Digital Collegian located at http:/ /www.collegian.psu.edu Copyright 1996. Collegian Inc. October 23. “He was Student Services Specia ist Raquel Arredondo and SGA President Jay “students Selena Gudkneckt and Michelle Hemple at the non-alcoholic mixer on Don’t Fret About Finals; Visit The Learning Center By David Metcalf The most stressful part of the semester is finals. Everybody scrambles around trying to cram all the information they missed on the days they went to lunch instead of class. But like last rites for someone on his deathbed, the Learning Center comes through help you and save your grades. On Friday, November 22, and Friday, December 6, the last two Fridays of the semester, the Learning Center is holding Extended Study Sessions. ESS is an intense study group which will encompass the whole ground floor of the Vairo Library. On hand will be the LC staff, tutors, and group leaders. Beside all students, professors are invited, too. There will also be Writing Center staff there to assist in writing papers. The ESS runs from 2pm to 7pm and, as all campus activities, will encourage you to attend with food. But your attendance will only behoove you. ~The professors who take time out of their busy schedules to go that extra mile, will answer questions, help solve problems, and give tips on how to take their finals. The professors, tutors, and LC staff are not the only resources available. The Learning Center also has access to old finals to prepare you and help you study. Subjects for which students can get assistance include, math, writing, psychology, history, biological science, statistics, and chemistry. And, as if you needed any more incentive to go, there also will be a drawing for plenty of prizes. Prizes include gift certificates to restaurants and movie theaters. If you have any questions, contact the Learning Center on the ground floor of the Vairo Library. Lion Ambassadors huddle before the October 23 “Get to know us” program. Lion ambassadors are a group of select individuals who serve as tour guides and perform several other important functions for PSU Delco. For more information, contact President Mellissa Bodtke. Delco Tennis 2nd In CCAC, First In Team Tournament By Daniel J. Abbondi As the Penn State Delco tennis season comes to a close, the varsity team ends with an impressive 2nd place standing in the Commonwealth Campus Athletic Conference (CCAC). The tennis team has clinched the 2nd place spot in their division for the second year in a row with a record of 7 and 2. Through thick and thin the Delco tennis team toughed it out during this year’s season. After completing the normal division games in the CCAC regular season, the players moved on to compete in the open individual tournament at University Park, Sunday, October 27. The individual competition at - University Park was of special significance for Delco players. Although the Hazalton campus had “defeated Delco in the CCAC regular season, the Delco #1 and #2 men in the individual tournament reigned supreme, defeating every other player, including those from Hazalton. Despite the rain which postponed the tournament one week, Delco players were victorious. Chris Rudai (3rd semester Business Administration) and Tom Forbes both advanced to the finals and played each other. Forbes, a 1st semester Liberal Arts student, went on to win with match scores of 7-3, 6-3, 6-1. ~ Athletic Director Tiz Griffith is proud of the team’s performance and has even more optimism for the season to come.
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