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Sports High Life Friday, February 28, 2003 11 Swim team has rewarding season 5oth the men’s and woman’s team finished as Conference Champions. Many swimmers qualified for the state swim meet that took place on February 15, in Raleigh. The swim mers include seniors: Andy Coughlin, Emily Durham, Daniel Chamblee, Matt Guttentag, Zach Lauenstein, Amanda Rutherford, and Ricky Sherwood. Juniors in cluded: Olivia Chasse, Katie Maggio, and Andy Young. Sopho mores were: Lila Cummings, Nathan Durham, and M.E. Miller. Freshmen included Meg Young. Women’s soccer schedule Feb. 27 vs. NE Guilford (Scrimmage) 5:30 p.m. jWar. 3 at SE Guilford, 7 p.m. Mar. 4 at Forsyth Country Day, 7 p.m. Mar. 6 vs. W. Forsyth, 7 p.m. Mar 11 vs. SE Guilford, 7 p.m. Mar. 12 vs. HP Central, 7 p.m. Mar. 17 at E Chapel Hill, 7 p.m. Mar 19 at HP Central, 7 p.m. Mar. 20 vs. S W Guilford, 7 p.m. Men’s baseball schedule Feb 27 at E Guilford, 5 p.m. Mar. 3 at Reynolds, 4:30 p.m. Mar. 6 vs. Ragsdale, 5:30 p.m. Mar. 7 vs. HP Andrews, 5:00 p.m. Mar. 11 vs. E Guilford, 5:00 p.m. Mar. 12 at S Alamance, 7:00 p.m. Mar. 14 at Ledford, 5:00 p.m. Mar. 15 Pittston, PA (Endowment) 2:00 p.m. Mar. 18 vs. Dudley, 7:00 p.m. Women’s softball schedule Mar. 4 vs. Reynolds, 4:00 p.m. Mar. 5 at HP Central, 4:00 p.m. Mar. 7 vs. HP Wesleyan, 4:00 p.m. Mar. 12 at Reynolds, 4:00 p.m. Mar. 14 vs. HP Central, 4:00 p.m. Mar. 20 at HP Wesleyan, 4:00 p.m. Mar. 21 vs. Forsyth Country Day, 4:00 p.m. AFar. 26 vs. Smith, 4:00 p.m. Men’s lacrosse schedule Mar. 4 vs. Reynolds, 7:30 p.m. Mar. 7 at Durham Jordan, 7:30 p.m. Mar. 10 at Mt. Tabor, 7:30 p.m. Mar. 13 vs. E ChapelHill, 7:30p.m. Mar. 17 vs. NW Guilford, 7:30 p.m Mar. 21 vs. SE Guilford, 7:30 p.m. Women’s laerosse schedule Mar. 1 Greensboro College Jamboree TEA Mar.5 vs. Cardinal Gibbons, 6:00 p.m. Mar. 7 at E Chapel Hill, 7:00 p.m. Mar. 10 vs. Page, TEA Mar. 15 vs. Providence, 1:30p.m. Mar. 19 vs. Chapel Hill, 7:00 p.m. Doug Rozelman places at State Senior Doug Rozelman placed fifth in the North Carolina High School Wrestling State Championships. He won four of six matches during the two-day competition at the LJVM Coliseum in Winston-Salem. ACC provides most intense action around After taking the National Championship title last season, Maryland is prepared to prevail once more. By Ashish Sharda Staff Writer Sports Commentary This year, the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is different from the past. Traditional juggernauts Duke, North Carolina, and Mary land are no longer one cut above the others. The conference is wide open, providing for potentially ex citing and competitive games. As the season began, I found myself having countless argu ments with obsessed Duke fans. All the pre-season hype concern ing Duke didn’t concern me. I knew the team would have a good season, as they always do with Coach Kryzewski at the helm, but as for a national championship, I was highly skeptical. 1 still am. Duke lacks the inside presence needed to win the NCAA tourna ment. Freshman Shavlik Randolph is their only post player, and he is too weak at the moment to play the position. During the ACC season he has played against inside forces such as Virginia’s Travis Watson, who pushed him around. This lack of a tough post player is Duke’s main weakness. Duke’s youth also puts the team at a disadvantage. With freshmen occupying the bulk of playing time for the team, lack of experience will prevent this team from being as good as the experts said they would be in the beginning of the season. Another team of fledgling fresh www.espn.com Steve Blake, senior point guard for Maryland, is one of the return ers from the 2002 National Championship team. His experience and guidance will help lead the Terrapins on their quest once again. men is the North Carolina Tarheels. After a dismal season last year, the team recruited some of the best freshmen in the country. For the first time in the esteemed school’s history, UNC has three freshmen: Raymond Felton, Rashad McCants, and Shawn May are the present and the future of the team. Although they are highly talented, they will experience the same prob lems as Duke because of the lack of experience. The Tarheels were expected to be an NCAA tournament team, but little else. In lieu of their recent struggles, I think the Heels will not qualify for the field of 65 competi tors who make the big dance. They are too inconsistent, should start thinking about next year, and look ing forward to a bright future. Conversely, defending national champion Maryland has a plethora of seniors. This is the reason why I feel Maryland can reach the Final Four once again; all their players have been in the system for four years, and they have game experi ence. When the big games come around, they will be able to per form in key situations. Many people counted them out early on in the season because of the losses of Juan Dixon, Lonnie Baxter, and Chris Wilcox. However, seniors such as Taj Holden, Drew Nicho las, and Steve Blake have stepped up to heal the wounds of the de parted. Unlike Maryland who was ex pected to accomplish this year, ex perts expected Wake Forest to do little. The team has surprised many of the critics, in large part because of jaw-dropping play from senior Josh Howard. His outstanding per formances night in and night out may earn him ACC Player of The Year honors and an ACC champi onship for his team. Likewise, another player who may be the lone driving force for his team is Julius Hodge of NC State. He is the catalyst of the of fense, as every play begins and ends with him. Hodge is supported with a stack of role players, includ ing former Grimsley Whirlie Cameron Bennerman, which will be the ex-factor in the success of their season. Although NC State is hav ing a good season, failed early ex pectations have caused them to fall out of the national radar screen. After covering and analyzing each team, I can say that the ACC is no longer the number one con ference in college basketball, but the most competitive. The teams are above average, but not among the elite in the country. Not one team is the clear-cut fa vorite to run away with the ACC trophy. To see who will climb to the top of the ACC plateau at the season’s end will once again be an interesting journey through the upper echelon of college basketball. Spring season greets runners, hikers alike As spring approaches, it is a great time to hit the trails around Greensboro. By Emily Durham Staff Writer Sandy beaches and hot sunny days - visions of Spring Break dance through the heads of Grimsley students as the count down begins. Instead of doing hundreds of crunches the week before the long awaited vacation, why not hit the trails of Greens boro with running shoes, a bike, or in-line skates? Lake Daniel Trail (1.9 miles) Lake Daniel Trail (across the street from Grimsley) runs from Friendly Avenue, behind Wesley Long Hospital, and then parallels Ben jamin Parkway. In addition to run ning, walking, and biking on the paved walkway, one can also stop at any of the twenty fitness sta tions to obtain an extra workout. The Greensboro Arboretum (1.1 miles) Besides an extensive collection of flora and fauna, the arboretum, lo cated within Lindley Park between Wendover Avenue and West Mar ket Street, boasts over a mile of paved walkways perfect for run ning, inline skating, or biking. The Bicentennial and Bog Gar dens (1.7 miles) One of the hidden) ewels of Greens boro, the two gardens located off Hobbs Road have almost two miles of paved walkways. The bog gar den additionally features a half- mile boardwalk, which provides many opportunities for viewing wildlife, especially during sunrise and sunset. Because of the parks’ close proximity to Grimsley and Friendly Shopping Center, they are perfect places to take your favor ite fast food for a picnic. However, bicycles are not permitted in the gardens. Country Park (6.1 miles) Country Park, located off Battle ground Avenue near Lowes, is an excellent park for hikers and bikers alike. The Country Park loop (1.6 miles) around the lake is an easy one-lane road that is open- to bik ers, pedestrians, cars, and inline skaters. Courthouse National Military Park (4 miles) If the idea of learning history while being outdoors is appealing, then the national park is a definite “don’t miss.” While hiking or biking the trials and road system within the park, one can learn about the Battle of Guilford Courthouse through the interpretive displays and signs. • '' " ^ 14* ~* Leung photo Junior Sreyas Sankar and senior Mauricio Velasquez enjoy a leasurly jog on the Lake Daniel Trail across from Grimsley. As the weather heats up, outdoor exercise is a great way to stay in shape. Bur-Mill Park (4.5 miles) Bin-Mill Park, the most distant of the recreation areas listed, is reached by following Battleground Avenue out to one mile north of Horse Perm Creek Road. Within the park are some of the city’s most challenging mountain biking trails. For fishing enthusiasts, there is a lake and pier available. Instead of heading to the gym, take in some fresh air outside while exercising. If you look around closely, spring may not be as far off as it seems.
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