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i ^Thurkdaly^ (.SPORTS 1 jTh^ P^ridUlum Cross Country and Volleyball begin seasons

Chris Ford______Although cross country is a team sport, in what looks to be a very competitive Reporter there are several key athletes to both the Southern Conference. Cross Country men and women’s teams. “Every match is going to be a battle,” For the men’s team, coach Sgambati Tendler said. “But this team is ready to turn Chris Ford Mike Vivenzio Fans of Elon Cross Country have much to look forward to this upcoming season. expects senior Adam Lindsey, junior Eric it around.” Following a seventh place finish in the Garren and sophomores Jason This year’s team will be led by seniors Southern Conference tournament for the MacCollum and Ricky Myers to have a Emily Downing and Juliena Gigon, and men’s team and a fifth place finish for the big impact this season. juniors Emily Lucci and Britany Westphal. women, the teams are looking to improve On the women’s side, Sgambati sees jun­ Gigon, Lucci and Westphal led the team as this season. ior Katelyn Ealer, sophomores Anna Mae the top three in kills per game. “I’m very excited about this season. Flynn and Alissa Wilke and freshman Caitlin Gigon and Lucci are middle blockers Beeler as being key athletes this season. Jeff Rickel Brad Mclaughlin The team has worked really hard in the off­ and Westphal enters the season as the teams season and they have shown a lot of The team’s first meet is the Gamecock key outside hitter. improvement,” Head men’s and women’s Invitational in Columbia, S.C. on Sept. 1. Setter Kate Hart is gone and will be THE cross country coach Jackie Sgambati said. Volleyball replaced by junior Natalie Moore. Last season, both teams were picked to Coming off a 9-23 season last fall, the Sophomore Stefanie Meyers lead the ROUND finish in eighth place in the conference and Elon Phoenix volleyball team is looking team in blocks last year and returns as the both teams exceeded expectations with forward to this year as a chance to improve. middle blocker. seventh and fifth place finishes. The teams Head coach Mary Tendler and the team “Our retimiing starters will play key TABLE are both very tight-knit groups, and believe they have something to prove to roles in our success,” Tendler said. This week: Sgambati sees this as a definite advantage. their opposition. The team’s next match is Friday, Sept. 1 Brad Mclaughlin “This is the closest team I’ve ever had “The players have high expectations,” against Texas Christian University. (at Elon). They’ve got a great team dynam­ Tendler said. “We think there are a lot of Another Ring for the Pats? ic and they are very supportive of each Southern Conference teams we can beat.” Contact Chris Ford at [email protected] The enter the 2006 other,” Sgambati said. “Their work ethic is This season, the team will rely on their or 278-7247. NFL season ready to go. great and that makes the team better.” blocking power and experience to compete The offense remains strcMig behind three­ time Champion quarteiback Annual Elon competition, Sportsfest, takes shape Friday , and the offensive line returns completely intact and should improve from Justin Hite______the event and ask the question. Are you a from football to Jenga.” last year. Sports Editor Contender as this year’s theme. The list of events includes Tug-of-war, The Patriots drafted Every year Elon Campus Recreation puts Tliis year CMily 32 teams will be accepted. Homerun Derby, Jenga, Bocce, a putting con­ out of Minnesota to improve the running on an event for the entire school, Sportsfest. Teams must ccmsist of five males and five females, test, Com Hole, Hag Football, Volleyball, back situation. Although is still The annual competition pits students all over all of whfch compete in 10 different events. Dodgebal and a Human Surf Race. The event the starter and has looked good, Maroney has campus against one another all for a year of “It’s a great opportunity for kids to get will conclude with an awards ceremony end­ shown great speed and talent this preseason. bragging rights and some enjoyable prizes. together,” special programs team leader ing at approximately 11 p.m. This time is sub­ The receiving core took a huge hit this On Friday Sept. 8 Campus Rec will hold Stephanie Beard said. “We have everything ject to change depending on how long other off-season when decided to events take. hold out because of contract issues. To make Tug-of-war leads the contest at 4 p.m. with up for Branch’s absence the Patriots picked all of the other events falling into place until up Reche Caldwell from the the 11 p.m. awards ceremony. San Diego Chargers. The contest will be scored through a point The Patriots still remain very deep in the system, which includes spirit points and victo­ position. Ben Watson has shown ry points. that he is ready to step up in his third year, Spirit points are given to the one team that and Daniel Oraham remains one of the top shows the most spirit, creativity and sports­ bkKking tight ends in the NFL. manship. Multiple spirit points are available The Patriots were in an odd predicament for the taking and can mean the difference this summer when they were forced to look between a win and a loss. for a new kicker when left to Points are given to teams based on their sign with tlie Coitii. 'Fhe Patriots drafted rankings in each particular event. (Hit of Memphis as a Teams can also gain extra points by includ­ re.sult, and Gostkovvski has not missed a kick ing TA’s, OL’s, RA’s. head residents and facul­ this pre.se;Lson. ty or staff. The defense brings b:»ck two very impor­ Prizes are given to tlie first, sectxid and third tant players in safety Rodney Harristm and place teams. But all contestants are given T-shirts , altliough they are if the team completes all ten events. both getting older, they provide invaluable The mandatCMy captains meeting will be held leadei-ship qualities to tlie team. Dominant on Monday, SepL 4 at 6 p.m. and all teams should returns to be in by that time. stuff tlie middle and he will be helped inside by . Photo Submitted Contact Justin Hite at [email protected] Sportsfest pits students o f all years against each other in a battle for year round bragging rights. or 278-7247.