A Sporting Chance
Science and Math
Men's Soccer
Team
Embarks on a
New Season
Returning thirteen players from last year's
state quarterfinalist team, plus nine new mem
bers, the 1992 Unicom men's soccer team looks to
make another strong bid for the state 2-A title.
Through the guidence and strategic skills of
coaches Kevin Bartkovich and Lane Wright, in
addition to the leadership of senior captains
Charlie Seal and Bobby Thapar, it appears
that this year's team has a very good chance of
accomplishing this coveted feat.
The Unicorns feature a balanced attack, an
chored defensively by the excellent play of
Bobby Thapar and Charlie Seal, at sweeper
and goalkeeper respectively. Up front, leading
scorers Ed Gung and Gabe Hauser have sparked
the offense. When asked about the team's
strength this year, captain Bobby Thapar said:
"We don't have one standout player. Our abili
ty to work together as a team is what will win
games for us."
The remaining members of the 1992 NCSSM
men's soccer team are: Razi Bradley, Scott
Fergeson , Aaron Guin, Logan Hill, Patrick
Keenan, Oliver Lee, Bart Purvis, Derek Raynor,
Bimal Shah, Brian Straus, Tom 'Vanderbloe-
men, Hermann Wendorff, Dave Jones, Dan
McDermon, Hewitt Neagle, Mark Paschall,
Drew Patterson, and Joe Yandle. The managers
are Nicole Craven, Sara Dowd, Chris Goff, and
Maurine Shields.
NCSSM inaugurated its season at perennial
soccer powerhouse Raleigh Sanderson, ranked
number one in the state. It was immediately
apparent that the Unicorns had only had two
practices prior to the game, as Sanderson dealt
them a 6-0 defeat. The soccer team quickly re
bounded two days later at Durham Academy
with a 2-1 overtime victory. Scoring the goals
were Hermann Wendorff and Ed Gung.
At its home opener, NCSSM faced a skilled
4-A team in Northern Durham.
The Unicorns overcame an early second half goal
to defeat the undermanned Knights 4-1.
Gabe Hauser scored twice, with Ed Gung and
Dave Jones adding one goal each.
Again the soccer team went on the road in
their fourth game, where they faced Riverside.
Unable to convert numerous scoring chances, the
Unicorns were beaten by a opportunistic Pirate
team by a count of 2-0.
Over the extended weekend the team jour
neyed to the mountains to play Morganton Free
dom, the number nine ranked team in North Caro
lina. The Unicorns carried a 1-0 lead into the
final ten minutes of regulation time before the Pa
triots evened the score. In overtime, the Patriots,
accustomed to playing at such high altitudes, out
lasted the Unicorns 5-3. Scoring in this game were
Ed Gung, Derek Raynor, and Dan McDermon.
NCSSM hosted sixth ranked Raleigh Brough
ton in their second home matchup. In a lackluster
effort, the Unicorns fell to the Caps 6-0.
In their seventh game the team faced Ravenscroft
High School in Raleigh. In a very physical game,
with one Ravenscroft player ejected, the Unicorns
were unable to score and the game ended in a score
less tie.
NCSSM's conference opener at home versus
North-wood proved a warm welcome as the Unicorns
ended a two game scoring drought. In the 3-1 victory',
Bobby Thapar, Derek Raynor, and Gabe Hauser pro
vided the goals.
NCSSM hosted sixth ranked Raleigh Broughton
in their second home matchup. In a lackluster effort,
the Unicorns fell to the Caps 6-0.
Hermann Wendorff
Women's Tennis Team
Aims for Top Rankings
News and Notes
Welcome to the '92-'93 Stentorian sports section. As you may have already noticed, this sec
tion is trying to give you more than old articles about varsity sports teams. This year we'll be
bringing you stories about sports in the rest of the world. We'll also be printing stories about inter
esting athletes here on campus, such as the skaters featured in this issue. Although, stories about
varsity teams aren't all bad. In fact, we should all be excited about S&M's prospects in all four
sports. The tennis team is bringing just about everybody back from their most successful campaign
ing ever. New additions from the junior class are giving both the volleyball and cross-country
teams a big boost. And the soccer team has taken yet another conference title. It is not unreasonable
to say that this may be the best fall athletic season in the school's history.
Turning to the real world, its that time of year again. That time when testosterone and choles
terol levels shoot up everywhere. I'm sp>eaking, of course, of the football season. So, in the spirit of
this occasion, I now present my picks for the 92 NFL season: ,
In the NFC east, far and away football's toughest division, I like the Eagles in what should be
a tight race with the Cowboys. Philadelphia has the best defense in the league, Randall Cun
ningham and Herschel Walker, and that is a combination that is too tought to beat. The Redskins
could make some noise as well.
In the NFC central, its Detroit. I got two words for you: Barry Sanders. I think you hear me
knockin'...
The 49ers dynasty is not quite dead. I look for othem to hold off the Saints and the Falcons to
win the west.
The Buffalo Bills may not be able to win Super Bowls, but they do have enough talent to win
the AFC east. Watch out for the up-and-coming New York Jets.
The Houston Oilers have Warren Moon, and that should be enough to take the AFC central.
The Steelers also have a good shot.
In the AFC west. I'm going with the veteran Chiefs. The Broncos could challenge.
Finally, look for the Eagles to hand the Bills their third straight Super Bowl Ic^s.
Wimbledon? The US Open? The State AA Champion
ship? The first two may be a little out of reach, but the
Science and Math Women's Tennis team will have a chance
to put a big '#!' trophy in the PEC. Last year, the team
placed 6th in the state and this year, their goal is to place
even higher. The first 5 matches were successful, with
wins over Orange, Cardinal Gibbons twice. Northern, and
probably their most difficult opponent: Durham Academy.
The victories, especially the one over DA, have shown the
depth of the team, and the strength of the top 6. DA's top
player is ranked in the state's top ten, and their squad i s
always one of the best. Science and Math had never beaten
DA until that point.
On October 23 & 24, S & M will host regionals for the
first time at Whippoorwill Park. In order to qualify for
the states, the team has to make the semi-finals. Hope
fully, Elizabeth Ouzts, one of the many strong members of
the team, will be over the injury to her foot in time for the
tournament. She'll be a plus for the team in their journey
towards a state title.
NCSSM Women's Tennis Team- Fall 1992
Charlene Ahn
Crystal Carter
Rebecca Filbey
Jennifer McColloch
Alison Monahan
Geeta Patel
■Vickie Bryant
Susan Durrett
Angela Johnson
Tracy Moldin
Elizabeth Ouzts
Katherine Tayloe
Kavita Trivedi
Coaches: Warren Basket & Beth Krodel