By Danielle Levine Sports Editor ... - Methodist University
smaTll ALK Fall
2008
Special Issue
The Student Voice of Methodist university
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Cross Country
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Cross Country Season Schedule
Date
Event
Sept. 12 Adidas Wolfpack Cross Country Invitational
Location
SAS Soccer Park, Cary, NC
Sept. 27 Greensboro Cross Country Invitational
Hagan Stone Park, Pleasant Garden, NC
Oct. 11 Walt Disney Cross Country Classic
Celebration, Fl
Oct. 23 Third Annual Methodist Methodist University,
River Trail Run
Fayetteville, NC
Nov. 1
USA South Championships*
* If the team qualifies
Hagan Stone Park, Pleasant Garden, NC
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Men's and Women's Cross Country ranked in top 5 for conference
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By Danielle Levine
time in Methodist history for the Shortly after the Classic, the
Sports Editor
8k run and Krystal Patton held team will host the 3rd Annual
Contributions by Ashley Genova the record for third fastest time Methodist River Trail Run, the
Editor-in-Chief
in Methodist history for the 6k only meet that the Monarch will
run.
host this year.
Monarchs are on the run this Despite the loss of these key The members of the team are
season as the Cross Country runners, Methodist has return- excited about the upcoming sea-
team prepares for their season ing runners who are prepared to son. "They're prepared to make
with dedication and promise. step up and as well as some new some noise," Ryerson stated.
The men's team is predicted to faces to look out for.
With the experience and prom-
rank fourth and women's team Newcomers to the Monarchs' ise that this team possesses, it is
is predicted fifth in the USA trail include Mark Jernigan, going to be a season to keep up
South Conference. Both teams Nick Sauls, and Megan Rose. with. The dedicated team prac-
are looking to improve on their "Our three top runners are tices regularly in preparation
predicted rank in the confer- Travis Fulp, Kristy Zeiler, and for their first meet on Sept. 12
ence.
Diane Starrantino," said Ryer- in Cary.
"I think we're going to sur- son.
According to Ryerson, "Right
prise some teams in the confer- The team looks forward to now we're building endurance
ence," said Cross Country head having a wonderful season and getting some miles under
coach Tim Ryerson. "We're go- filled with challenge and enter- our belts."
ing to have a breakout year." tainment. The team will travel
The Monarchs had several to Celebration, Fl. to participate team record holders graduate in the Walt Disney Cross Counlast year. Husein Nasiro-Sigo try Classic during fall break. was the holder of second fastest
WOMEN'S ROSTER
Name
Grade
Catherine Ballard Freshman
Heather Brayton
Sophomore
MEN'S ROSTER
Name
Grade
Paul Bernard
Sophomore
Shanter Chaparro Travis Fulp
Sophomore Sophomore
Mark Jernigan
Freshman
Julian Mask
Freshman
Frank Olivarez
Sophomore
Chase Pattillo
Junior
Paris Ryan
Sophomore
Nick Sauls Marc Slade
Freshman Sophomore
Kaitlin Flaherty Jennifer Kiner Megan Rose Diane Starrantino Kristyn Zeiler
Sophomore Junior Junior Senior Sophomore
Pictured at top is sophomore Travis Fulp. Pictured left is sophomore Kristyn Zeiler. Pictures courtesy of Sports Information.
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Volleyball
Special Issue
Volleyball Home Game Schedule
Date
Opponent
Time
Aug. 29
Columbia (W 0-3)
N/A
Aug. 30
Messiah (L 3-1)
N/A
Aug. 30
Columbia (W 1-3)
N/A
Sept. 3
Salem (W 3-0)
N/A
Sept. 17
Greensboro
7 p.m.
Sept. 27
Mary Baldwin
12 p.m.
Sept. 27
Peace
4 p.m.
Sept. 30
NC Wesleyan
7 p.m.
Oct. 21
Meredith
7 p.m.
Picture courtesy of Sports Information
Volleyball victorious
By Danielle Levine Sports Editor Contributions by Daniel Lee Staff Writer
With another fall season underway, the Monarchs volleyball team is serving up some excitement in the Riddle Center.
Last weekend the Monarchs hosted the Monarch Labor Day Invitational, in which the team finished with an early record of 2-1.
On Fri the Monarchs faced Columbia College, Columbia SC and were victorious by a score of 3-0. Sat, the Monarchs faced Messiah College of Grantham, PA. and lost by a score of 13. The Monarchs then defeated Columbia again by a score of 31.
Continued on pg. 4
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Better start for Monarchs' Volleyball
continued from pg. 3
Wednesday the Mon- Kelsey Yates, who is bility but effort that will they opened they had a
archs defeated Salem a defensive specialist, determine the outcome 1-2 start.
University of Winston- have made their way of this season.
The Monarchs do not SpeciAl Thanks
Salem by a score of 3-0. into the playbooks for "We try to do what play at home again un-
to
"Overall, for the first the Monarchs.
we're capable of doing til Sept. 17. Meanwhile
weekend, I'd say it was The season is full of [at] every game and ev- there are five away
KIRBIE
a good show," said vol- chances to improve. ery practice," said Mat- games, including the leyball head coach Ed- "We still got a lot of thews. "We try to play Maroon Classic in Sa-
BRITT
die Matthews, who is things we're trying to our strengths and exploit lem, VA hosted by Roa-
and
in his eighth year as the implement into our of- our offense."
noke College.
Monarchs' head coach. fense," said Matthews. With the season al- "I hope to get a few
SPORTS
The team has fresh- "I think we're going to ready underway, the games under our belt inFORMATION
man who are getting surprise a lot of people Monarchs have a good with the tournament,"
significant playing time. this year."
start. Last season when said Matthews.
Jalesty Washington and The Monarchs have
Olivia Whitehart, who a busy season with 31
are outside hitters, and matches. It is not capa-
Volleyball Roster
Name
Grade
Jordan Grady
JR
Rachel Evans
FR
Kelsey Yates
FR
Elizabeth Rice
FR
Olivia Whiteheart FR
Courtney Benton
FR
Kelly Shipkowski
JR
Jalesty Washington FR
Samantha Arrington JR
Kristen Robinson FR
Sara Yeatman
SR
Taylor Cates
JR
Laura Gilbert
JR
Allison Averitt
JR
Morgan Hauck
FR
Kelsey Carter
JR
Melissa Mott
FR
Above is team getting ready to play. Left is freshman Melissa Mott Right below is junior Kelsey Carter Pictures by Matt Beitzel
Pictured is junior Libero Jordan Grady Picture by Aaron Casteel
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