The Collegian : the weekly newspaper of Behrend College. (Erie, PA) 1989-1993, October 28, 1993, Image 14
Page 14 Offensive wea Volleyball leader is Athlete of the week by Paul D. Young Collegian Staff The greatest testament to the improved play that junior Carrie Grzejka, the Athlete of the Week, has brought to this season's edition of the Lady Lion's volleyball team, came during a conversation involving her coach, Jan Wilson. Immediately following a game an opposing coach approached Wilson with the question: "Where did you get her?" in reference to Carrie's impressive performance. Coach Wilson replied that Carrie had been with the team for the past two seasons. Grzejka, playing the middle hitter position, led the team with some impressive statistics in a week that saw the Lady Lion's post a 2-2 record. She posted 73 kills for a 44% kill ration, which means nearly half the time Grzejka got her hand on the ball she One game away Darren Schibem/Colkagian Photographer Keep on your toes!: Junior forward Rusty Brown maneuvers around Jason Freer in practice. by Glee Jesteadt Collegian Staff 7-8-1.... The Men's Soccer team is one game away from their .500 season. On October 26, the men traveled to Hilbert to pull out a strong victory with a 2-0 score. put it away. Can you say: offensive weapon?! The plastics engineering major from Union City, PA is adept defensively as well. She recorded seven solo blocks, six block assists, and 14 digs in addition to her kill totals. Grzejka played solidly even in two defeats at the hands of Westminster and Grove City. She led the Lady Lions with 28 kills, two solo blocks, and three block assists during the trimatch. Coach Wilson attributes Carrie's improved performance to her off-season work. "She came in in good shape and is much quicker," remarked Wilson. "Carrie comes to every practice and I enjoy working with her." Grzejka, who played three years of volleyball in high school, believes that the current squad is "the best team we've had since I've been here (at PSB)." We communicate "Mike Maiello scored one goal and had an excellent game," said Coach Dan Perritano. "We overcame the field to win," added Doug O'Donnell. The Lions traveled to St. Vincent on Saturday, October 23 and brought back a 0-0 tie Holly Beary/Collegian Photographer slam (slam), v.t. to hit, throw, or put in place with force and noise: as, Carrie (this week's Athlete of the Week) slams the volleyball past two Westminster, G.C. opponents well and have a peppy coach," seeking improvement in her added Grezjka. abilities. She is currently In the model of all stellar athletes, Grzejka is constantly with the excellent goaltending of Dave Stoehr. "We showed a lot of character and played even with the St. Vincent team," commented O'Donnell, "They are a very good team." "The team is traveling to Slippery Rock still in the hunt for their .500. It will be a game of two teams matching up for the end of the season. If we play well and the effort is there, we should be successful," claimed Coach Perritano. Rick Nese added, "The team has showed a lot of character as a young team, which makes Slippery Rock a big game." "The offense has really come together and the team has got the momentum. We're keyed to win at Slippery Rock and accomplish our .500, commented Sean Tucker. "I am more than satisfied with the season thus far, and as for my last season it would be a great accomplishment to defeat Slippery Rock and go .500 for the season," said Rusty Brown. The men will travel to Slippery Rock University on Tuesday, November 2 at 3:00 p.m. working at developing her backcourt game in order to by Michelle Waiter The learn had 22 digs in all Catekia* )Stitif - * Cow Wilson lid, "We woe .1i :, . -,- t : ,-- . hiAnli mkt weni Put Or.- the The • x, f.imia ,m1losingli11 1 1 0 1 111 ??: 4 .. i'" ' , r.4 .' 0 baan, 4.1-woOilitiZik 1. 4 i -. : . f .-. 11 3 in c.,- i iii. 1i , vlialainzike niformaiinetial - 11 " 4 W ':).ChtOctobeaUthe Lions toy'. 13 fr 1543 ) 3 4 5 - Sa ll l llll s SO *Lake Erie, winning 15-4. 15- GrZe i k warn M ain sail 6. 154. The team had.lea serving I °P Plarls w it h °Ma" ,or sea and 28 kill percent. perceni each. , loy p l ayers ie t h i s p ama were ... Coach Wilson COM f :, ', • - . _-- 0 - • ^ Thursday, October 28, 1993 become a more all-around player. done