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The Guilfordian September 5, 1997 Golfers ready to swing into action ♦Jack Jensen's nationally-ranked golf team must replace Saglio BY OWEN FINBERG Staff Writer There is one word which the members of this years golf team are very familiar with: success. After finishing fifth in the NCAA National Tournament last year, the team is looking to play even bet ter this season. With 21 years of coaching ex perience at Guilford College, head coach Jack Jensen is optimistic about the team's performance this year. "We have competed in 17 national gold tournaments during my 21 years, finishing first once, 2nd three times, 3rd once, 4th once, and sth three times," Jensen said, speaking of his past successes and what keeps drawing him to golf year in and year out. But aside from the rankings, the real success of the golf team is the players. Although they have lost key player Matthew Saglio to Florida Southern, the remaining Soccer Team Hopes for Improvement BY OWEN FINBERG Staff Writer Three weeks ago when YMCA Director Liam Behrens was named head coach of the men's soccer team a few things were granted about this year's club. They would be in shape, play smart soccer, and they would have new talent. The only question is will they have a winning season? If Coach Behrens, a former professional soccer player with the Philidelphia Freedom, has any thing to say about it they will. "This year's team must have a 'refuse to lose' attitude," Coach Behrens said. "Everyone under stands their role this year and that has made for a close-knit team; all that and the amount of fitness work we do should propel us over the .500 mark." Fresh legs, in the form of six freshmen and four new upper classmen, combined with a strong core of returning players keeps Qpaker soccer fans in suspense until September 23, when they take Haworth Field for the first time this season versus Ferrum. Some of those exciting new players are ready to step up to the challenge of being a suc cessful team. Player John Caruso said on the loss of Saglio "I don't think we will be the same team this year without Matt, but with Clint and the other freshmen we have, we'll be good." Returning Senior Ty Saloma, who was named team MVP, as well as an All- Conference and All-District team member for divi- additions are in the form of fresh men Drew Wilson and Josh Gergen who are looked upon to push for ward and generate offense. Wil son commented, "The game is so much faster and more physical. I'm just looking to help the team put points on the board and im prove throughout the season." Strong play from new upper classmen has also pushed the team hard through pre-season practice. Twins Nathan and Andrew Cota acknowledge their role to provide speed and experience as they too jump into an offensive role. It is telling who is who that can get con fusing. Leading the returning players is junior, back-to-back all-ODAC selection Dax Baker. Baker con trols much of the play from his center midfield spot, and says this about the Qpakers chances, "This year we are 13 or 14 players deep whereas last year we were strug gling to find bodies. This year we are playing well as a team and that takes pressure off everybody." Returning to protect the "old onion bag" is goalkeeper Scott Quick. Working well with an ex perienced defense should keep Sports Senior Matt Saglio will be counted upon to make up for the transfer of Ty Saloma. Quaker numbers low in the goals against column. That defense is anchored by senior sweeper Nelson Bowman and captain Mike Stirk. Flanked by senior Nate Robinson and jun ior Owen Finberg, the defense looks to "Jump start the offense and provide stability," states Bowman. At forward look for campus icon Dan "Lucky Charm" Neville to generate goal-scoring oppurtunities, either for himself or the other front-runners. Com ing off a successful freshman campaign and a hard-working off season, Neville is expected to be the scoring staple. Providing significant min utes will be newcomers Sivon The Gullfordlan 5800 W. Friendly Ave. 17717 Founders Hall Greensboro, NC 27410 The ticket No home games scheduled this week sion three in the southern United States last year, attributes team chemistry to a lot of the success the golf team enjoys. "When you think of golf, you don't really think about team, but our chemistry is what makes us so successful", Saloma said. Also returning is Junior Bo Reitz, who made 2nd team Ail- American last year as well as tying for 7th in the national tournament. Joining these two are returning players Matt and John Caruso, as well as newcomers Adam Zaitz and Justin Torres. Another noteworthy addition to the roster is freshman Clint Fields from Silver City, North Caro lina, who says he is looking for ward to being part of such a suc cessful team and feels that Guil ford College golf is heading for even greater things this year. The golf team begins their season with a one-day match on Spetember Bth. Their first tour nament is September 23 rd. Irvings and Luke Robinson. Look for them to see time in defensive posi tions. According to Behrens, "So far I am real happy with our perfor mance; we improve everyday and we push each other to become better. The bottom line comes down to the players; the upperclassmen must show leadership and demonstrate that no-quit attitude every time they step on the field." That attitude will be tested early as the Quakers start off with five road games including two tour naments against tough non-league opponents. Against Ferrum on the 23rd the Quakers should show a strong crowd a new-found confi dence, excitement for the future, and a winning team. Non-profit organization US Postage PAID Permit No. 57 Greensboro, NC
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