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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Ashley Genova

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published every other week throughout

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the views and opinions of the faculty, staff

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and administration of Methodist

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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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