THE LANCE, NOVEMBER 6,1975
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Sports Briefs
TBM GRIGGS, (above) seems to be Oie Only person at last week’s Atlantic Christian game here not
bothered by the sun. Below, SA’s volleyball team cheers their teammates on as Coach Williams
sizes up the opposition. (Hiotos: Above: Annie Myers. Below: Billy Howard.)
Soccer Ends,
3-9-2
It was a bitter end to the SA
soccer season as the Kni^t.*^
lost their final home game
against Atlantic Christian
College 4-1, and then fell to
Lynchburg College 9-0.
Thursday’s game against
ACC proved to be an evenly
matched struggle with the
number of shots at goal being
fairly even on both sides of the
field. However, except for
Sheikh Jagne’s scoring boot
assisted Tim Griggs in the
first half, the Knights could
not capitalize on many scoring
opportunities.
In the away game with Lyn
chburg, SA held the opponents
scoreless nearly thirty
minutes into the first half.
Nevertheless, Lynchburg’s
superior ball control team
finally managed to break
through the SA defense for
four goals in the last fifteen
minutes of the first half. The
SA booters faired worse in the
second half as Lynchburg took
twenty-five shots at goal while
limiting the Knights to five.
Forward Sheikh Jagne at
tributed this year’s soccer
problems to lade of “ball con
trol, accurate passing,
charging the man with the
ball, and talking on the field.”
He also commented that “the
team will give a better effort
next year as the un
derclassmen players gain
more confidence.”
SA soccer will certainly im
prove next year as there are
no graduating seniors from
the team thus enabling Coach
Betts to wOTk with a more ex
perienced intact squad,
the way in Meek’s attack. In
tramural coordinator Cliff
Summers has scheduled a
Billards tournament for the
upcoming weeks with
“Shark” Bob Pelon as the
early favorite. In the midst of
the pool tournament, in
tramural soccer wiU com
mence sometime early next
week.
Women’s Volleyball con
cluded their regular season
with a disappointing split in
their last home match. As is
the Bananas’ custom, they fell
behind quickly in their
opening match against St.
Augustine of Ralei^, and
although they did catdi up
they fell to defeat. The second
match, against Wingate
College, was more successful
in the winning effort. After
winning their first five mat
ches, the Bananas have
played less than five hundred
ball. Opposing teams seem to
rise to Oie occasion and take
advantage of the netters’
mistakes. At present, the
women’s record is 11 wins and
8 losses. This Thursday ni^t,
they travel to Ralei^ to com
pete in the state tournament.
They are seeded number two
in the event and, according to
coach Jo Ann Williams, the
team has a good chance to
finish first.
Cross Country competed in
the Conference meet at Lyn
chburg College this past
Saturday and finished a
somewhat disappointing third.
Although official results are
not available, the unofficial
results indicated that both
Lynchburg and arch rival
Methodist finished ahead of
the harriers. Encouraging is
the fact that SA placed three
runners in the top ten in a field
of over all, just missing all
conference honors by twenty
seconds. Bob “Shrimp Boat”
Pelffli finished right behind
Jacobs and took eight jdace in
the standings while freshman
Steve Lowery finished a very
respectable tenth.
The SA bowling team held
its first practice session this
past Tuesday. The team’s
prospects are bright with six
lettermen returning four all
conference keglers among the
SIX'. Atotal of fourteen nersons
attended the practice, all
hoping to fill the two vacant
positions on the squad. Coach
Floyd Blackwell is confident
the team will do well this year,
even thou^ they will face
much tougher competition
than in previous years.
Women’s intramurals is in
full swing with both ping-pong
and racketball tournaments
proceeding on schedule. Ping
pong favorite Corlis Reynolds
continues to win as she beat a
very tough opponent in Janeen
Taylor this past Tuesday
evening. Jane Miller defeated
top ranked Mo Newton and is
now the one to beat in Racket
ball competition.
A reminder to all those in
terested in Co-ed volleyball:
Action will start next week.
On the men’s intramural
scene, top-ranked old
Mecklenbui^ Dorm downed a
stubborn opponent last week
by the score of 30-25. Gr^
Smith and Dmald Rockard led
T. F.’s Peer
MICKMEISEL
The 1975 soccer season-was it a disaster, a dissappointnient
or as much as could be expected? Their final record as 3.9.2’
which is only a 25 percent winning percentage. Obviously, it ^
nothing to write home to mother about. But was the season all
that bad considering the circumstances? Only four retuminE
lettermen were on the squad this year. Coach Dean Betts
never coached soccer before and was learning along with the
other inexperienced players. Every team in the league was
vastly improved over last year, making for much tougher
competition. All these elements more than hanidcapped the
team’s performance this year.
Weaknesses Plagued Season
The most essential part of the team’s problems were its
weaknesses at certain positions, Mike Dunn and Shekh Jagne
were the team’s entire offense. Most of SA’s scoring came on
breakaways up the middle. Other teams were able to
concentrate on both Dunn and Jagne’s for it was obvious that SA
^g men had a difficult time moving the ball down the field
Halfback play was inconsistent throughout the year, they fouai
themselves playing more defense than offense, although Mike
McOwen and Fred Lower showed much improvement over the
beginning of the year. As for the defense, each game wash
and enerev consuming. Witii the lack of a potent offense the
defense had a big burden on its shoulders. Ow)osing teams got
off as many as fifty shots rai goal in one game. When a team
shoots that much, goals are bound to be scored. Each defensive
man would take turns making a mental or physical errw that
would cost the Knights a score. “Rookie” mistakes cost the
Knights dearly. Believe it or not, goal tending was SA’s
strongest attribute. Karl Jennings did an exceptional job in the
goal and was exciting to watch. Richard Massey, the tall blonde
headed, gangly goaly was so impressive in his starts that he was
made DIAC player of the week.
Many Played Well
In a nutshell, I have given you a rundown of the teams
strengths and weaknesses. This season can be looked at as a
learning experience for all concerned. Coach Dean Betts did a
remarkable job in his first year as coach. Last year Coach
Sandy Quillen had a tough time handling his players and gaining
their respect. TTiere was much disension on last year’s team,
which led to a disappointing 7-7 maiit even though talent was in
great abundance. Coach Betts earned the respect of his players,
but not through threats. The spirit he installed in the team was
remarkable considering some of the poundings the team took
this year. Leadership on the field was also in^>ressive. Captains
Dunn and Tim Griggs helped keep the team together during
hard times. A special thanks should go out to John Barron.
Barron, who was not intending to go out for the team this year,
was the best all around oerformer on the squad this year. His
hustle, leadership and talent kept the Kn^hts from jetting to
discouraged. Freshman Scott Brouthers was the lone bright spot
as far as first year men are concerned. Although hampered by
injuries much of the year, he did a commendable job. Second
year man Casey Middleditch improved as the season went on
and should be able to perform well for the Knights in the future.
Next Year - Improvements
What does all this mean? It means the Knights will not have
another season similar to this one for years to come. The
essentials of this year’s team will all be retunung next yesr.
Hopefully, recruiting will bring in some experienced linemen
and some good ball handlers to sew up some of the holes.
Graduatiffli will definitely hurt the other teams in the league
while the Knights wUl be unaffected. With Lynchburg defecting
out of the league the Knights have a solid shot at the top if W
get the few needed necessary people. It was a long season for e
SA booters, but well worth the effort.
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