The Collegian Wednesday, March 22
US-Canada Volleyball Showdown
Serving Up Tennis
by John Musser
Collegian Staff Writer
The 1989 Behrend Men's
Tennis team, coached by Michael
Grignol, should have no problem
in improving over last year's
team.
"We had one win last year",
said coach Grignol. Grignol was
quick to point out that the Lion
netters played a tough schedule,
which also happens to be the case
this year, and lacked talent after
the top two players.
However, don't expect a repeat
of last years dismal season.
Grignol anticipates a brighter
season on the court. "We should
have an interesting season this
year. We have some good
players."
This years roster includes Chris
Benton, Rick Brooks, Shawn
Crago, Todd Hiller, David Hogle,
Robert Jackson, Chuck Keenan,
Steve Moyer, Karl Pearson, Erich
Sanchack, Bill Schmitt, and
Steven Smith.
What is the major difference
between this years team and 'BB's?
The addition of three freshman
who have come on to take over
three of the four top spots on the
team. "Crago was our number one
player last year. This year - he's
number two," Grignol. This years
number one player is Bill
Schmitt.
"Bill has a good head for
tennis. He can do all of it. He can
play baseline, he can serve and
volley, and he has great touch at
the net." Coach Grignol also added
that Schmitt "uses what he needs
in a match."
Grignol isn't the only one who
thinks highly of Schmitt, a player
who is technically sound and has
the best tennis skills on the team.
The Allegheny Mountain Tennis
Association ranks Schmitt fourth
in singles while the Middle States
Tennis Association ranks him as
the top doubles player.
Crago is a hard hitter who
plays hard. He is most effective in
doubles and will be paired with
Schmitt, a combination that
should almost guarantee Behrend
at least one doubles victory every
match.
Keenan is a mentally tough
player who uses alot of topspin to
keep his opponents off balance.
Hiller and Sanchack have similar
playing styles, featuring good
serves and strong forehands.
The two other doubles teams
will be comprised of Keenan and
Sanchak on the number two team,
while Hiller will be teamed with
either Benton, Smith, or Hogle.
Grignol is pleased with the
progress of his team so far and
likes the fact that his players have
shown an ability to stay in
matches. This mental toughness
A crowd of more than
3000 packed Gannon's
Hamermill Center to
watch the United States
men's volleyball team
defeat Canada in straight
games - 16-14,15-11 and
15-13.
Bob Ctvrtlik was
credited with 27 kills,
two. blocks and an ace.
Mark Arnold accumulated
17 kills and Troy Tanner
14 kills and four blocks.
Canada held leads in
all three contests before
succumbing to the U.S.
squad. Canada watched
the U.S. score four
straight points to - take
the 16-14 decision.
The U.S. then took
six of the last seven
points in the second
game and seven of the
last ten in the third.
to "keep cool under fire" will help
keep matches close and possibly
even win them a few.
Despite this influx of new
talent, their is a lack of talent after
the top four or five players on the
team that could hinder their
chances against stronger teams.
An overall lack of team experience
in playing tournament matches
may also cause problems for the
young Lions.
As for the arduous schedule,
Grignol is positive but also
realistic. "We should be able to
compete with the teams we play
this year." Grignol also feels that
the team will be entertaining and
feels that the fans should see
"some good tennis" this year.
The strong schedule started
with a road match at Mount Union
Monday afternoon. Schmitt and
Sanchak were involved in four of
the five points as Behrend topped
Mount Union 5-4.
Schmitt crushed Union's Joe
Massaro (6-0, 6-0) and teamed
with Crago to defeat Massaro and
Marty Vah (6-2, 6-0). Sanchak
defeated Christian Stull (6-2, 6-4),
then downed Casey Wagner-Kevin
Kurey (2-6, 6-2, 6-1) with
Keenan.
Other winners were Smith in
singles (6-2, 6-3) over Todd
Surbey and, in an exhibition
match, Hogle-Smith defeated (7-6,
5-7, 6-1) Surbey-Cunt'.
Martial Arts
Championship
Robert Mandura was the
overall winner in the Goshin
Jutsu Kyo JuJo Grand
Championship held at Behrend.
The thirty-nine year old
Madura accomplished this
feat by placing in the self
defense, Kata and Kumite
categories. The title is
Mandura's first.
Kathy Gude was the grand
overall female champion. She
placed second in self
defense,third in weapons and
fourth in fighting. Gude
competed in the 13-15 year old
age division.
Members of the Erie
Fighting Academy and the King
Cobra Karate Club participated
in the event also.
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