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December 7, 2016 The Exam Week Issue Volume XCVII.7 Tiger Radio to Return in January

could get involved,” Langhorn said in the email. “I finally have an answer.” Last semester, Daniel Par- Max Dash ‘18 kinson ’16 gave Langhorn the keys Editor-in-Chief to the station and told him to take over. “It kind of just landed in my lap, to be honest,” Langhorn said. It’s been nearly three years since After spending the entire semester Tiger Radio had regularly scheduled cleaning out the station, Langhorn programs streaming online, but that and some friends began using the drought looks like it will be coming space to hang out and do homework. to an end this upcoming semester. “I kind of believe that you fill On October 19th, Hampden- places with vibes. Like what’s the Sydney students received an email energy?” Langhorn said. “When I from Tommy Shomo with the subject came in here the energy was kind line “Tiger Radio is Back or Can Be.” of creepy, and so I was like, let’s just In the email, Tyler Langhorn ’17 an- hang out in here until it’s not creepy.” nounced that the Tiger Radio board Since then, Langhorn has been was taking auditions for Tiger Radio doing most of his work outside of programming possibilities. “I have the building, such as filling out au- been asked numerous times over the dits, compiling a lineup of shows, past several semesters about Tiger and working with Tommy Shomo. Radio and about how many of you Continued on page 6 Station Manager Tre Briggs (left) and Langhorn (right) inside the Tiger Radio station (Photo: Max Dash) Baseball Hires Reggie Johnson ’16 as Assistant Coach baseball team for four years as a the Houston Astros on June 15th. has been a great experience,” John- pitcher and an outfielder. He pitched Over the summer, Johnson son said. “I’ve had the chance to meet Davis Morgan ‘20 in 36 games in his career for a to- played his first professional game some people who know a lot about the Staff Writer tal of 173.1 innings. During that with the Gulf Coast League Astros game of baseball and I’ve been lucky span, he had a 9-8 record with 133 before being called up to the Ap- to have them share their knowledge On November 18th, the strikeouts—seventh all-time in palachian League, where he played with me. It made me a better player Hampden-Sydney baseball team an- program history—and an ERA of fifteen games with the Greenville because the competition continued to nounced via their Twitter account 2.60. Johnson also posted a .300 Astros. During those sixteen games, get tougher, which means I really had that they would be hiring Reggie career batting average with two Johnson notched a 3-3 record with to learn to limit my mistakes.” Af- Johnson ’16 as an assistant coach. homeruns. These exceptional num- seventeen strikeouts over 24 innings ter completing his season on August Johnson played for the H-SC bers did not go unnoticed, as Johnson pitched, along with a 3.75 ERA. 31st, Johnson is ready to share some signed a minor league contract with “Playing professional baseball knowledge of his own with the Tigers. Continued on page 6 In this issue... Johnson (Photo: milb.com) Editorials: Food for Remembering Pearl Reviews: Biloxi Blues; Swimming piles up Basketball begins Thought, pg. 4 Harbor; TAC, pg. 4 blink-182; Doctor wins; football looks conference play; Strange, pg. 5 ahead, pg. 7 Fireside Chat, pg. 8 Page 2 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger December 7, 2016 INFO The Hampden-Sydney Tiger Exam Schedule Founded 31 January 1920 by J. B. Wall ’19 Class Period Day Time Max Dash Traylor Nichols Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor TR 10:00 Friday 9:00 am-noon Alex V. Abbott David Bushhouse Copy Editor News Editor MWF 12:30 Friday 2:00pm-5:00 pm Spencer Connell Andrew Marshall Sports Editor Opinion Editor MW 12:30 Friday 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Logan Leathers Andrew Marshall Business Manager Cartoonist Emeritus Staff Writers MWF 9:30 Saturday 9:00am-noon Drew Dickerson Trip Gilmore Wes Kuegler Davis Morgan Robert Morris Luke Paris TR 8:30 Saturday 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Ryan Peevey Quinn Sipes Guest Contributors STUDY DAY Sunday STUDY DAY Dylan Watson MWF 11:30 Monday 9:00 am-noon Advisor Dr. James Frusetta MWF 1:30 Monday 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Requests for subscriptions may be mailed to: TR 12:30 Monday 2:00pm-5:00 pm Tiger Subscriptions Graham Hall Box 1017 Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943 MWF 10:30 Tuesday 9:00 am-noon

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cent of The Office that allow the there was no way [she] was gonna get of Chopped and Cutthroat Kitchen, that woman’s thought at that moment Robert Morris ‘20 participants to provide commentary stuck with this sabotage.” This com- three out of four contestants end up was “I will make it rain.” Which means Staff Writer on what is happening on screen. ment, which I will address later, was losing. That means that when they that line was fed to her. Which begs I wanted to write about this be- filmed in a separate room with an or- film the little interjections saying another question: how do they get cause of one comment I heard in par- ange-ish back wall. This is important, stuff like “I feel like I have a real them to say these things? Is it some- So I was watching Cutthroat ticular that was so ridiculous it made because it means that these interjec- shot at making it to the final round,” where in a contract, and what would Kitchen on Food Network when a me contemplate my very existence. tions are planned. But for when? they, in many cases, have already lost. happen if they refused? Too many thought popped into my head. When One of the contestants said, just be- My theory, though unsubstanti- That means knowing they lost must questions, not enough time to find do they film those little backroom fore the first of the culinary sabo- ated, is that they are filmed after the feign optimism. It must be torture. out with exams around the corner. blurbs that interject themselves be- tages was to be auctioned off, that she show is finished; however, this raises But let’s talk about the make it But you know, it’s just food for tween shots of the cooking? You would “make it rain if [she] had to; a lot of issues with me. In the cases rain comment. There is no way that thought. know, those little shots, reminis- Interested in joining the Tiger?

We will be having our final meeting of the semester on Thursday December 8th at 1:00 PM in the student publications room (located in the basement of Johns). All are welcome to attend, and refreshments will be provided. If you cannot attend but would like to get involved, email the Tiger at [email protected] Page 4 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger December 7, 2016 Tiger Athletic Tiger Flashback: Remembering Club Aims to Pearl Harbor Make Tigerball the Congress of the United States most around the world if we intend side than Japan has. We are poten- declared that a state of war ex- to defend the Philippine Islands. tially the most powerful country jacob Mitchell ‘19 isted between the two countries. Thirdly, Japan is already on a full on the face of the earth and when Great Again Guest Contributor Thus twenty-two years and wartime basis and the United States we once get started there will be no one month of peace for the United is only on a partial wartime basis. stopping us. We have greater man- States came to an end. Once again Some time will be needed to change power than Japan. We have more Today marks the 75th anniver- the United States was involved in a over to full time production and this facilities for the manufacture of Ryan Peevey ‘17 sary of Pearl Harbor, so it seems ap- World War—an occurrence which will be very vital to our defense. But aeroplanes, munitions and warships. Sports Writer propriate that we should reflect on she had striven to prevent. This time the Japanese have already weakened that event and look at it through the the issue was clear cut and obvious themselves by their war in China. We Are Not Alone perspective of one of our own, Hamp- to all: there was little ground for the The Tiger Athletic Club (TAC) den-Sydney man Keith Eubank, who pacifists to stand on—the United Labor and Lindbergh Must We will also have other countries has been perceived as a football club was at the College when the Japanese States was attacked while her offi- Change on our side—China, England, and rather than an inclusive group that attacked Pearl Harbor on Decem- cials were striving to preserve peace. the Dutch East Indies. Russia may supports all teams across the en- ber 7, 1941. Below is his response However on the side of the soon help us. These countries can all tire spectrum of Hampden-Sydney to the attack from the Monday, De- In Japan’s Favor United States there is much that help us. Japan’s allies cannot help her Athletics. Given this reputation, cember 8, 1941, issue of the Tiger. is favorable. This is the best thing to any great extent. The British navy Nick Browning ’17 has gathered There are some factors in Japan’s that could have happened to bolster and the Russian army will see to that. a group of student athletes who War! favor. First, she is for the present, on up our morale. Wheeler has already The Japanese want a war. We are trying to shift this perception. the offensive and such a position can given up his stand and Lindbergh do not want a war. But we have Browning is a senior foot- At approximately 7:55p. m., be of great advantage. The United had better keep his mouth shut. been attacked. We are a fair- ball player and President of TAC. Hawaiian time, Sunday, December States was caught somewhat off her Labor will have to stop its selfish minded people and we like to give With the help of sports captains 7, the Japanese began their attack on guard, but not entirely. Second, the policies—this is war. There can be the other fellow a square deal—we from the lacrosse, basketball, soc- the Hawaiian Islands. Later in the Japanese are fighting in their own no one who can object to this war will give the Japanese a run for cer, and baseball teams Brown- day, the Imperial Japanese Govern- backyard and will have less ground on the grounds of a war of imperi- their money. They will know that ing and this group are hoping to ment declared war on the United to defend than the United States, alism, for we have been attacked. they have been in one helluva fight. rally support for each other’s sports. States. On Monday, December 8, who will have to send supplies al- We have more resources on our “The goal of TAC is to continue to boost enthusiasm at games and competitions,” Browning said. “We frequently have cookouts before or during games, we have various t- shirts throughout the year, and on top of supporting all of our teams, we have a bowling league in the spring that never disappoints. All of that is covered by $40 yearly dues.” On top of these events, TAC and many of the College’s sports captains are hoping to add even more events throughout the year. Inclu- sion of exciting halftime competitions at basketball games is one of the first orders of business, along with more frequent TAC sponsored tailgates in the winter and spring, and unique Tigerball t-shirts going up for sale in the near future. TAC is trying to heighten the intensity and involvement between the student body and sports teams in our community. For any questions or inquiries about member- ship or future events you can e-mail Nick Browning at BrowningN17@ hsc.edu and stay up to date by following @hsc_tac on Instagram. The Tiger Athletic Club hopes to pack Kirby Fieldhouse for home games this basketball season. (Photo: hscathletics.com) December 7, 2016 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger Page 5 REVIEWS

the map, this time with the band throw die-hard Blink fans for a loop that constantly delivers high school because it is the song that will make Play Review: Biloxi Blues California jokes on stage. After a lengthy cre- you think, “Did Blink really make ative process, the band collaborated this?” due to its unfamiliar sounds blink-182 with John Feldman of Goldfinger to and eerie message about the under- create California. The new sound on belly of LA. Yet, the rest of the album the album takes some time to settle brings back that familiar Blink-182 in with past Blink records, but there sound with the songs “Rabbit Hole,” 2016 was a memorable year are plenty of songs that will have you “Left Alone,” and “No Future.” in the music industry, especially in guessing whether or not the band Even without DeLonge in the punk scene. DIY bands released wrote the songs in the early 2000s. the band, Blink-182 pushed for- follow-up albums to their debuts California is an album that ward and composed an album that from a few years ago, and the sec- connects you to summer instantly. made us feel like we were younger. ond-generation old guard came back It helps that three of the song titles There is no shortage of Blink’s clas- in style. In a year that made us all have something that directly relates sic humor on the album, either. The question life while simultaneously to California, whether it be the state songs “Built This Pool” and “Brohe- feel nostalgic, the punk rock bands name or a city name. The direct con- mian Rhapsody” feel like they only of yesteryear did not disappoint. nection to California evokes that eter- belong on stage, but they slipped The H-SC Department of Fine Arts put onNeil Simon’s Biloxi Blues last month One band in particular, Blink-182, nal summer feeling, but Blink man- these joke-songs in to remind us (Photo: @HSC1776) delivered the album of the year with ages to crank out songs that can apply that the band never really grew up. California after a five-year gap since to any situation over the summer. So if we have to remem- punishments neurotically, and ram- their last album, Neighborhoods. The popular song “Bored to ber 2016 for its music, let Blink- David Bushhouse ‘19 rodding every line with that ste- After a public split with origi- Death” deals with a longing for inde- 182’s California be the muse for News Editor reotypical drill sergeant pace that nal guitarist Tom DeLonge in late pendence within the clutches of the you, your summer memories, and audience members struggled to 2014, Blink-182 recruited Alkaline pessimistic world while “She’s Out be the inspiration for your 2017. keep up with (in a good way). Trio’s guitarist Matt Skiba to fill of Her Mind” enlightens us about During the second and third The acting in general was fast- in at an early 2015 gig. That sub- a relationship that keeps the narra- weekends of last month, the H-SC paced as well, which was fitting, stitute role placed Skiba back on tor on his toes. “Los Angeles” will -Spencer Connell ‘17 Department of Fine Arts put on Neil considering how Eugene’s experi- Simon’s Biloxi Blues. The hilarious ences in the Army (his first experi- comedy, set during the Second World ences outside of Brooklyn) are an War, follows Eugene Morris Jerome Strange, played by Benedict Cum- has something happen to him and overwhelming whirlwind that never (Tre Briggs), a Jewish boy from Brook- slows down. Sgt. Toomey’s charac- berbatch, gets his powers from magic he can’t work anymore. Sound fa- lyn, and fellow army draftees during Doctor Strange and mystical arts. This deviation al- miliar? (*Cough* Iron Man) He then ter certainly set that pace and held their training in Biloxi, Mississippi, it, though at times, in less intense lows for more flexibility in the studios; pays all of his money in order to fix and details, as Director Shirley Ka- the studios took advantage of this. himself fruitlessly, which inevitably scenes, the rapid-fire pace grew mo- gan wrote in her Director’s Note, notonous or simply felt out of place The visuals can be described resorts to him searching for more “Eugene’s first, tentative attempts in one word: trippy. The CGI in unorthodox treatments. This isn’t for lack of contrast. The speed did, Another origin story of the to emerge and engage the world.” however, build Toomey into a cari- the movie is like Inception on acid. completely original; however, like all The show is a riot from start numerous Marvel superheroes. It is I personally have never had an acid Marvel movies, it has its own twist. cature, so the audience always knew incredible that Marvel Studios can to finish, playing on classic military what to expect (in a good way). trip before, but I can imagine that Doctor Strange excels in visu- jokes that are sure to draw laughs, keep releasing original films be- Doctor Strange would be similar to als and does well in character de- The play was staged on a set that ing that this one is the fourteenth but it also asks deep questions about revolved to reveal different sections the experience. If I had asked Mar- velopment. Being that I have only ethnic and racial discrimination. In- in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. vel Studios to make this movie ten seen it once, I cannot judge it on where different scenes were played Doctor Strange is the newest ad- deed, the play extensively wrestles out. I was uneasy staring at the bulky years ago, they would have instantly the finer details. These include allu- with the notion of the “other,” as Eu- dition to the Avengers crew and rejected it. Inception has a similar sions, references, and cameos. Stan thing before the show (it was too adds a bit of magic and mysticism gene reduces the people around him large to allow the front curtains to aesthetic to Doctor Strange; how- Lee, as always, makes his trademark to characters in his memoir, the men to the squad (more so than Thor). ever, Doctor Strange brings the CGI cameo which brings a smile to my close), because I thought the transi- For the past thirteen films lead witch-hunts to find the homo- tion scenes would be awkward and to a whole new level. The details in face. I unfortunately was not able to sexual among them or man who stole Marvel has been explaining how the movie are spot on. The sparks in see Doctor Strange in IMAX 3D in slow, but I was pleasantly surprised and why their characters have super- Wykoski’s (Patrick Luwis) money, by how seamless the transitions were; the teleportation circles look fantas- all of its high definition glory. The and nearly everyone has his ethnic- powers with science or some Hol- tic. Whoever worked on the CGI in standard movie theater nevertheless the cast and crew definitely showed lywood version of it. Many of the ity mocked by the rest of the men. their practice and cooperation. this movie deserves a serious raise. blew me away. Doctor Strange makes One of this production’s big- heroes and heroines have a sci-fi ele- The storyline is rather cookie- a welcome addition to the Avengers. Overall, Biloxi Blues made for a ment to them that not only pleases gest sources of comedy was Ser- blast of an evening (and convenient cutter, which is alright for superhero geant Toomey (Robert Morris), who the eye but adds a modern look to movies these days. Doctor Stephen ab workout), and I would urge all stu- the classics. Doctor Strange, however frequently and passionately lam- dents to make it out to La Bete next se- Strange is a renown neurosurgeon -Trip Gilmore ‘20 pooned the soldiers, distributing is completely askew in the science. with an arrogant, cocky attitude who mester for more of the HSC Theatre! Page 6 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger December 7, 2016

That sort of possibility for a Radio creative outlet is one of the rea- sons Langhorn wanted to get Tiger Radio back on the air. Continued “This not an easy environment to step out as an artist in,” Langhorn said. As Chairman of the Board of “I want this to be a hub for creativity.” Publications, Shomo has been over- Langhorn was pleased with seeing the resurrection of Tiger Radio. the response he got from his Oc- “The Board of Publications tober email, and plans to have is working very hard to see that two to three shows a night for if we get this thing going, it’s go- five nights a week once the opera- ing to stay going,” Shomo said. tion is up and running in January. “What we told Tyler was that The station will be broadcasting basically, you all can listen to the on an online streaming service funded music you want to listen to, edited by the Student Finance Board. Lang- for your own taste through various horn plans to link the broadcast to means, so just the idea of turning various H-SC publications and social on the radio and listening to some- media accounts, in an effort to make body else’s selection of music really it more accessible than in year’s past. isn’t that attractive to an audience. “A lot of things at Hampden- So what we said is, think hard about Sydney are behind the times,” what you can give the students that Langhorn says, “and we really they will be interested in and they need to realize that, especially with can’t necessarily get some place else.” arts, it’s time to go way forward.” Briggs and Langhorn (Photo: Max Dash) following the news of Johnson’s re- look forward to providing guys with Johnson turn to the program. “Reggie always the knowledge and tools that will brought a quiet confidence on the be needed if they want to continue field and vocal leadership in the dug- to play after college,” he said. “One out and in the locker room.” Peevey, thing I really loved about playing at Continued who played with Johnson for three H-SC is that it was like playing a seasons at H-SC, thinks that John- game with family. The way the guys son will be able to “relate to play- interact on and off the field is amazing “Reggie will be an awesome as- ers, especially the younger guys, as and I still continue to keep in touch set as a coach the same way he was they are still early in their careers with most of my former teammates.” as a player, and for me personally it and learning the college game.” Although he will no longer be will be awesome to have him back Johnson himself is also very ex- wearing #20, coach Johnson is happy on campus,” senior Ryan Peevey said cited about the opportunity. “I really to wear the Tiger uniform once again.

Johnson made his Greeneville Astros debut on July 2nd, tallying two strikeouts in two innings. (Photo: Hunter Reed, milb.com) December 7, 2016 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger Page 7 SPORTS Swimming Football Looks Aheads to Promising Future Wins Three of Four Following Down Year Defensively, sophomore line- Seven Tigers were tabbed as will be a force to be reckoned with.” Dylan Watson ‘20 backer Bender Vaught led the Tigers All-ODAC selections. Costello and “We have a lot of pieces re- Guest Contributor Ryan Peevey ‘17 in both total tackles with 79 and sacks senior punter Jordan Chalkley were turning next year and we’re look- Sports Writer with 4.5 on the year. Sophomore both named to the First Team for the ing for big things on offense,” Cobb Since the beginning of the sea- safety Ryan Mallory was second on senior seasons they turned in. Vaught added,” and there is no doubt it will son, the Hampden-Sydney swim the team in tackles for the year with and senior offensive lineman Daniel begin with establishing a run game. team has broken a plethora of school 62 , while freshman linebacker Grif- Fogleman were named to the Second We are going to have a lot of First The Hampden-Sydney Ti- records and has started the season fin Davis was closely behind with 59 Team. Johnson, Kline and senior of- Team All-ODAC guys next year.” gers had a disappointing year, with a record of 3-3. Following a tackles. In the secondary, junior safe- fensive lineman Jordan Parke were Both Tigers spoke on how dif- finishing 3-7 (3-4 in ODAC) af- blowout win at Gallaudet (141-59) ty Kendall Blankenship had 53 tack- honored as Third Team selections. ficult it was to work through injuries ter being picked to finish sec- on October 22nd, the team contin- les and two forced fumbles, senior Both Vaught and Cobb had on both sides of the ball, but as Cobb ond in the ODAC this preseason. ued to build upon the momentum en safety Jamal Woolridge had 48 tack- strong sophomore seasons, and are said, “We grew as a team this year Their season was filled with route to another big win, this time les one forced fumble and once inter- looking ahead to next season. “We and younger guys had the chance injuries on both sides of the ball, over Greensboro (134-59) on No- ception, and sophomore cornerback had a lot of first year starters on de- to gain valuable game experience.” including senior captain defensive vember 5th. The following week, the Brian Gwaltney had 46 tackles and fense and that means we will be re- Things look bright for end Ben Carson, who was lost in the Tigers fell to Randolph-Macon 131- ten pass breakups. In the trenches, turning a lot of guys.” Vaught said. Hampden-Sydney Football mov- preseason with a knee injury, and 74 in front of a large home crowd. sophomore defensive lineman Tanner “We had some great moments and ing forward. “We are looking senior captain quarterback Edgar “We thought we had the meet Ramey had 42 tackles and a sack, and we had some moments where we let forward to proving to everyone Moore, who was lost in the season against Randolph-Macon in the junior defensive lineman Joe Everette the team down. A majority of us are that H-SC is still the dominant opener due to a collarbone injury. bag,” junior captain Tate Socha said, had 28 tackles and a sack of his own. returning next year, and I think we team in the ODAC,” Vaught said. “and we were wrong. The team had to Even though the Tigers’ re- remember that each meet is just prac- cord was not what they would tice for the ODAC championship”. have hoped at the beginning of The team was able to shatter the season, there were bright seven school records against Ma- spots during this year’s campaign. con. Freshman Carter Cole set a Sophomore quarterback Alec new school record in the 400 meter Cobb threw for 2,547 yards and IM and the 100-meter backstroke. nineteen touchdowns while complet- The 200 meter freestyle relay team ing 58% of his passes. Junior run- made up of freshman Brandon Koch ning back Mikey DeMasi was the and seniors Conor O’Heir, Ryan Tigers’ leading rusher with 719 yards Mitchell, and Stewart Lawrence on 182 carries and six touchdowns. also had a huge day, finishing in Senior wideouts Owen Costello and second place with a record time of Carter Cunningham contributed 1:44.64. Mitchell posted a new per- for the Tiger offense in a variety of sonal best, shattering his time from ways. Costello was the Tigers’ lead- the previous week in the 100M free- ing receiver and third leading rusher, style while coming in second place. catching 62 passes for 866 yards and Despite the loss, the team real- eight touchdowns while picking up izes that that they need to focus on 113 yards on the ground. Cunning- “increasing [its] speed and endur- ham was the Tigers’ third leading ance” as well as “on defeating Macon receiver and second leading rusher, in the ODAC Championship,” ac- grabbing 31 passes for 380 yards and cording to Socha. Dominating in the two touchdowns, while also picking pool again on Saturday December up 158 yards on the ground. Junior 3rd, the team beat Greensboro 146- wideout Cam Johnson caught 44 42. After a month off that includes passes for 587 yards and six scores, training in Ft. Lauderdale, the Ti- and junior tight end Patrick Kline gers will head to Greensboro for an led all tight ends with 29 catches Senior wide receiver Owen Costello was one of two Tigers named First Team All-ODAC. (Photo: hscathletics.com) away meet on Friday, January 20th. for 382 yards and a touchdown. Page 8 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger December 7, 2016 SPORTS Basketball Returns Home for Conference Play

der to win. “We are playing a lot of dence going into conference play.” 3-pointers in the first half, including of the bench. Five different play- young guys and with that comes Senior Jake Duncan contrib- two on back-to-back possessions. De- ers scored of the bench, account- Davis Morgan ‘20 inexperience,” Vick said. “We are uted thirteen points and three assists spite his good play offensively, he did ing for 29 out the 53 points scored. Staff Writer a work in progress, and tomorrow in the win Wednesday night. After not get much help, as the Tigers were The bench’s performance has to night will be a good test because their three-game skid, Duncan said in a fifteen-point hole at halftime. be encouraging to Coach Vick and the W&L runs a complex offense.” “the team [was] extremely hungry for The Tigers had started the team, as they have been dealing with After dropping two games The defense definitely -im a win and [had] been preparing all game well, scoring four points on several injuries this season. “We have in Cleveland and another to Wil- proved in the second half, as they week for Washington and Lee.” He the first possession of the game and several guys hurt, including [junior] liam Peace in Raleigh, the Hamp- allowed just 28 points. Overall, the thought the losses helped the “young- breaking out to a 7-2 lead; however, Josh Katowitz and [freshman] Michael den-Sydney basketball team Tigers forced twelve turnovers. er guys gain a lot of experience and it didn’t take much longer for the Duncan. Gui is getting over a broken started conference play this week Junior big men Gui Guima- understanding on what kind of effort Quakers to get going, as they put to- nose injury and these injuries have with a two-game home stand. raes and Nick Chase tied for the they must give on a day to day basis.” gether an 18-3 run to take the lead hurt a little, but they are part of the On Wednesday, the Tigers host- team-high in scoring with sixteen Freshman Kevin Quinn is one of by ten. Guilford would go on to win game and it is better now than later,” ed Washington and Lee and got off to points. Guimaraes added ten re- those younger players who has stepped 69-53. Quinn and Guimaraes both Coach Vick said. “It gives other guys a a tough start. After being down by nine bounds to post a double-double. up and played well. He has averaged finished with ten points apiece, ju- chance to gain invaluable experience.” at halftime, the Tigers stormed back in Chase, who added seven boards of over nine points in the first six games nior Hunter Kuehn had eight, and The Tigers will play eleven games the second half to win the game 66-62. his own, had a big game earlier this of the season and is shooting 91% Chase, Duncan and sophomore Lo- over winter break, including a rematch Head coach Dee Vick said season versus Averett, saying that from the free-throw line. He helped gan Samuels all finished with six. against William Peace at home on coming into the game that the team his performance against the Cougars the team stay in the game against Although the Tigers lost, they Wednesday, December 14 at 5:30. needed to play good defense in or- gave him “a good amount of confi- Guilford on Saturday, making three got very impressive production out Fireside Chat: Basketball’s Josh Katowitz

Q: What drew you to basket- with 200 people and we know that we to my left hand a lot even though I’m Q: If you could pick any NBA ball? have to play our best in both. Brag- right handed. player to be your teammate, who Spencer Connell ‘17 A: The fast-paced environment ging rights are tough especially when would you choose? Sports Editor and the idea that almost any team can we’re playing Longwood but I think Q: Do you have any pre-game A: LeBron James. No question. beat another team on any given night. we proved ourselves and showed rituals? their team and their fans that we A: The only ritual I have is right Standing at six feet nine inches Q: How did you find out about aren’t walking into their gym ex- before we go in the locker room, I have tall, Josh Katowitz can seem like a H-SC? pecting to lose. We’re there to win. to pass the ball to Jake Duncan and he towering and intimidating figure, A: Through the basketball has to make a 3. He usually makes the but in reality he is a genuine person recruiting process. I can actu- Q: What tone did the Long- first one so we’re not out there long with a kind heart. He uses his height ally remember telling a friend wood game set for the team heading but we can’t go in the locker room to his advantage on the hardwood “there’s no way I’m going to Hamp- into this season? until he makes one. I did the same for the Hampden-Sydney basketball den-Sydney” before I had vis- A: The Longwood game thing with Mike Murray last year. team, serving as a forward—now in ited. Once I visited, I was hooked. showed us how good we can be and his junior year. Katowitz is a vet- how much we have to work on to Q: What is your favorite mem- eran among the current Tigers with Q: We have to talk about the be really good. We didn’t play our ory on the court as a Tiger? appearances in virtually all games preseason game against Longwood. best and still had a shot to win so I A: My favorite memory is when throughout the past two seasons. As You guys took them to overtime, think it’s promising when you think we came back from down 20 to beat the team prepared for its first two and proved yourselves out there. about how we should be playing our Emory and Henry my freshman year home games of the season, I col- What was it like playing in front best basketball in February/March. (might have been my sophomore lected his thoughts on some relevant of a full crowd with town bragging year). Our team showed so much issues before the season gets hectic. rights on the line? Q: What is your go-to move heart and will to win, it was awesome A: The crowd has never been a with the ball? to be a part of such a great comeback. factor for our team. We’ve played in A: I wouldn’t say I have a go-to Q: What is your spirit animal? Katowitz (Photo: hscathletics.com) A: A koala games with 2,000 people and games move but I do know that I tend to go