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They can change the game’s momen tum, although other players usually receive the credit. But the middle hitters of the North Carolina volleyball team’s stellar per formance this year has commanded attention. The Tar Heel foursome, which is comprised of senior Holly Strauss, juniors Aletha Green and Tammy Foxworth, and sophomore Katie Wright head a North Carolina team that is lead ing the ACC in blocks, with 3.09 per game. And by drawing away opposing teams’ blockers, the middle hitters open up lanes for the outside hitters to spike the ball. This strategy has resulted in UNC placing third in the conference in total kills. The quartet feeds off of each other’s strong play. “I think everyone’s play makes everybody else a lot more competitive,” Green said. “Everyone else is playing well, so then you have to play better. I think that’s better for the team overall.” UNC’s record backs Green up. The Tar Heels have jumped out to one of the best starts in team history, winning 11 of their first 12 games. New management brings elegant setting and experienced technicians Student Special $5.00 OFF ■itfe any purchase S2O and up j (I Free Gift For All New Customers) J 919.932.6944 306 W. Franklin St. Not door to Ran Book & Vespa Sports The middle hitters spearheaded North Carolina’s two wins against Georgetown and Rutgers this weekend. Wright led the way, totaling 19 kills and three blocks. Strauss slammed 14 kills and had 3.5 blocks. Green scored five kills and three blocks on the weekend, and Foxworth added three kills against Rutgers on Sunday. Strauss is the leader of the group, aver aging an ACC-best 1.33 blocks per game. “She’s the player who gives us a con sistent performance day in and day out,” said UNC coach Joe Sagula. “Great blocking, great hitting; you know, just a steady performance. We just need that. We know we can always go to her, and we know we can depend upon (her). And you can’t ask more than that.” When questioned about her perfor mance so far this season, Strauss casual ly deflected attention away from herself. “It’s a team effort,” she said. “I would n’t be getting my block assists if it wasn’t for the outsides coming in. 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Trips jndude al| group food transportation , and machines. This service IS available FREE to professional instruction by passionate and gifted outdoor students and facility use cardholders. Call educators. 962-4SRC for more info. * For more information contact: David Yeargan, Expedition Program Coordinator, 962-4179, or dyeargan@email.unc.edu. L._ larVy I matter what skill you’re doing.” With Strauss recovering from off-season ankle 'reconstructive surgery, the depth UNC has at mid dle hitter has been key. It has allowed Sagula to ease Strauss back into the lineup, where she has regained her old form. Each of the four middle hitters Tar Heel senior Holly Strauss leads the conference in blocks this season with 1.33 per game. brings a different strength to the court. Wright offers an offensive mindset and a jump-float serve, while Green con tributes athleticism and defense. Foxworth provides North Carolina with a more versatile combination game, and Strauss has a strong service game to go with her solid all-around play. Sagula said the group’s diverse talents give the Tar Heels an advantage on the court. “It allows us to change the tempo of 27 La Scala show 28 Landed estate 29 Polio vaccine developer 30 Woes 31 Staff again 32 Dislodge? 33 Levies 35 El TX 38 Contraptions 41 Best Actress, insects 3 Dawn 'til noon 4 Best Actor, "In the Heat of the Night" 5 Meager 6 Celestial dog 7 Work unit 8 Snack 9 Twist together 10 Best Actress, "Women in Love" 11 Grad 12 Singer McEntire 13 Observed 21 Yiddish money 23 Swindle 26 Winddw catch es 1 2 [3 p [6 p a [9 HBIFTTi 112 13 ~ B jv _ mm BH 20 21 |HB22 " 23 pE 26 27 28 8829 30 31 32 33 34 8835 MBoT 37 IHB3B 40 _ ~M|K7 ■bts Bjjpr |m . 00 .3! ' - “ V, 58 aKi so : Sllj t Saily (Ear Urrl the game,” he said. “It allows us to change the speed of the game, the block ing of the game. Some have particular strengths more than others. That keeps the opponent off guard.” The emergence of Wright and Green this season bodes well for the Tar Heels. Sagula noted that Wright has been improving her blocking and Green, her offense. This combination means two things for UNC. “It means we’re getting great contri butions this year, and the future looks bright for the program, too,” Sagula said. “The coach is always thinking about the big picture and down the road, so we’re excited about that.” Strauss realizes that things won’t always be as smooth as they have been so far this year. “Sure, there are going to be games where our outside hitters aren’t hitting the ball,” she said. “But our job as mid dles is to draw the blockers, so if they’re getting their kills, that means we’re doing our job well.” The Sports Editor can be reached at sports@unc.edu. (C)2002 Tribune Media Services, Inc. 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