Page 8 The Collegian Wednesday, March 22 Sports Lady Lions' Softball New Coach Takes the Field NCAA Tourney by John Musser well." time atfirst. Mowris is a talented Collegian Staff Writer Returning letter-winners are player who does everything well Tammy Altsman (INF-OF), Lisa and will play a lot at third. Sweet Sixteen It's a new season for the Lady Butch (INF), Lisa Dorenkamp (C), Dorenkamp and Jordan will split Lions' softball team and they have Jennifer Mowris (INF-P), Tina time behind the plate, and both are by Michael Cifelli a new coach to guide them Mattress (INF), Erica Scribner quite capable with the bat. Collegian Staff Writer through it. (18-OF), and Theresa Sumner Although there is a lack of "I'm very excited to be here," (OF-P). depth in the outfield, there is no said first-year coachBrett Banker, Top newcomers include Beth lack of talent. Sumner is an Midwest Regional (at Minneapolis, Minn.) "I'm fully committed to building a Balizet (P-1B), Melanie Dunn outstanding defensive center fielder quality softball program." who is expected to be the Illinois vs. Louisville: Battle and the fightin' Illini are Banker, who also is Sports quarterback of the outfield. known for,plenty ofhighflying dunks. But, even more devastating is Information Director here at Scribner, who has a strong their intelligent play on the court which is orchestrated by point Behrend, spent his last three years throwing arm, could possibly start guard Steve Bardo. Illinois' game has been sparked with the return of at NCAA. Division II Springfield in the outfield along with Patton Kendall Gill. A concern for the Louisville Cardinals has to be the (Mass.) College as an assistant andLogue. Illinois defense which has forced 35 turnovers and allowed only 42 coach. Before that, he was varsity Mattress and Irvine can both percent shooting from the floor. Cardinal hopes for advancement lie head coach at Hanover High play a variety of positions, solely in the hands ofPervisEllison andLabradford Smith. School (New Hampshire) for three providing important versatility to years where his teams qualified for the team. Mattress gives the team Missouri vs. Syracuse: These two teams met in November the state tournament all three an added dose ofexperience. at the NIT Big Apple Tournament's title game. The Orangemen won years. He has also coached The pitching staff has more that contest 86-84, behind the play of Sherman Douglas. The key for summer, fast-pitch American depth than the Lady Lions are used Syracuse in this match-up is Derrick Coleman, who has a bad back. Softball Association teams for to. According to Banker, "Pitching His second round comeback of 12 points and seven rebounds has seven years. is the key" to a good year. The seemed to spark the Orange attack. Thekey for Missouri depends on Banker, a Hanover native, is a staff is lead by freshmen Renwick the outcome of the backcourt showdown between Byron Irvin and graduate of Springfield College, and the hard throwing Balizet. Douglas. where he played baseball. At Mowris, Sumner, and Patton will Springfield, Banker earned a also work from the mound. Southeast Regional (at Lexington, Ky.) Bachelor of Science degree and a At the plate, Jordan has the Masters in Education. Brett Banker best fundamentals on the team. Oklahoma vs. Virginia: The Sooners are back in high The new coach is ready to take Scribner is one of the strongest scoring form after a season-low point tally (72) in their one-point Behrend to a new level. "I very (INF-P), Lisa Irvine (INF), Kellie hitters on the team while escape from E. Tennessee. The Cavaliers are at their peak, coming off much respect what previous Jordan (C-INF), Keiren Logue Altsman, Butch, and Dorenkamp back to back 100-point games. Virginia'sRichard Morgan has scored softball coaches have (OF-1B), Lea Morrison (INF), are all solid contact hitters. 33 points in each of the past two games. However, the Sooners accomplished at Penn State- Cindi Patton (P-OF), and Erika Banker was quick to point out possess the best inside/outside combination around in Stacey King Behrend. At the same time, Renwick (P-INF). that, "with all double-headers, and Mookie Blaylock. The Cays will have their hands full with these though, I'm ready to take the next The 'B9 edition of Behrend everyone on the roster will see two. step and develop consistently features a strong infield. playing time." - softball competitive teams." Altsman, last year's starter at What is Banker's outlook on North Carolina vs. Michigan: This is a regional rematch As for his players, Banker feels second, will see a lot of playing the season? "At this point, I Heels won. North Carolina's main of a year ago which the Tar that he has assembled a talented time again at second and is a solid would expect to go at least ..500. concern has to be the hot Wolverine trio of Terry Mills, Glen Rice group. "We have a lot of quality contact hitter. Butch is a (However) NoDivision 111 team in and Rumeal Robinson. The return of North Carolina's 3. R. Reid players, and for the first time, tremendous athlete and a strong the country plays as hard a from suspension should help make this contest a battle to the /ery there is depth on the pitching hitter whose good defense has her scheduleas we do." Nearly half of end. staff. We are very fortunate to anchored at the shortstop position. the schedule is against Division II have an excellent group of Dunn will see time at third or and/or NAIA schools, plus some East Regional (at East Rutherford, N.J.) returnees and talented freshman as first, while Morrison will also see highly ranked Division 111 teams. Georgetown vs. N.C. State: When Charles Smith is clicking, so are the rest of the Hoyas. Along with Smith is Georgetown's freshman sensation Alonzo. Mourning, the nations leading shot-blocker. Jim Valvano's hot scorer is guard Rodney Club Volleyball Action Monroe who is coming of off a tournament high 40 points against lowa. He is the Wolfpack's clutch player down the stretch. by Missy Mace hitters. Matt Gallagher has the end of the season, we will be able to the the Duke vs. Minnesota: The Golden. Gophers are wearing the Collegian Staff Writer quickness and accurate passes beat best teams in conference." glass slipper this year. Considered to be in a rebuilding year, from the back row along with Minnesota has gonefather than anyone expected behind the likes of A hot gym with six people on Mark Shreck, Carmine Romano, Willie Burton. Duke, on the other hand, arefollowing the lead of each side sacrificing their bodies and Jason Dix. to contacting Track Club superstar Danny Ferry who is trying to lead the Blue Devils to their keep a ball from the Their most recent match was third Final Four appearance in four years. floor and trying to place the ball at home against Grove City on on the floor of the opponent's. March 17. Grove City was the Competes at West Regional (at Denver, Colo.) The sport is volleyball and the better team winning in straight Clarion Men's Volleyball Club plays it sets, 15-12, 15-9, and 15-5. The Arizona vs. UNLV: The Runnin' Rebels thrive on defense as as well as any other. scores speak for themselves as do the Wildcats of Arizona. The Cats are the best ball handling club Scott Olsen and Mark Shreck the Behrend spirit decreased with Penn State Behrend's newly in the nation behind defensive star Sean Elliot. Elliot predicts that organize practice every Tuesday, each defeat. formed track club traveled to number one Arizona will go the distance whereas the Rebels' Stacey Thursday, and Sunday nights for According to freshman captain Clarion March 18 to compete in Augmon and Anderson Huntprovide the power for a possible upset. a couple of hours. They also Chris Prince, "Our loss to Grove the Clarion University organize playing time for each City made us realize that we have Invitational. Six club members Indiana. vs. Seton Hall: Bobby Knight has done it again and player as any coach would do. to play our game and stick went up against athletes from of gotten his Hoosiers deep into tournament play. He has solid help in The team consists many together as a team." The team did Duquense, Pitt-Bradford, Pitt- Jay Edwards as well as one of the deepest benches in the nation. The soccer players along with other not "stick together" as there was Johnstown and Clarion Pirates have been struggling but are confident they can improve. talented players. Tom Kerr and a lot of mis-communication on Top finishers included club Although the Pirates are bigger than Indiana, Ramon Ramos needs to Chris Prince serve as captains and the court. Their passes were president Ala Stanford who took fully- recover from a concussion for Sewn Hall to take it to the both are setters who take control inaccurate and as a result the sets first place in the women's 100 Hoosiers. of the game. Chris mostly sets were off the mark and their meter hurdles as well as third in from the back row and also hits offense was nowhereto be seen. the 200 meter dash. Other top Top Perpnnvw After Two Rounds powerfully from the middle front The team keeps on improving performers include Jeff Lavalle row position. He is also as the season moves on.