May 3, 2007

Baseball suffers from rough week
Ellen Doolittle
doolitte@marietta.edu
The Pioneers kicked off a very busy weekend Friday with a doubleheader sweep over Muskingum with scores of 2-0 and 11-3. Those wins would be the first for the Etta Express in the six-game marathon that took place in just three days.

Crew on way to championships
Eric Dowler
dowlere@marietta.edu
This past weekend the Pioneer Navy men and women headed in opposite directions. The women headed northeast to Lewisberry, Pennsylvania to compete at the Mid-Atlantic Division III Rowing Championships while the men traveled west to Indianapolis, Indiana for the Indianapolis Invitational.

Lacrosse pushing to become varsity
Sarah Vadaj
srv001@marietta.edu
Bad weather put a damper on spring sports at Marietta and brought even worse news to the club lacrosse season. The team had games scheduled for Saturday and Sunday last weekend; due to weather and other setbacks, the games were cancelled.

Track having record breaking season
Stephen Hayward
sjh001@marietta.edu
Sophomore Derek Carpenter would set a new MC record in the Hammer Throw, and finish third in the Un-scored Sparky Adams Invitational. Carpenter would break his own mark, increasing the record to 147-02 feet ( 44.87m). “I was surprised to break it again this weekend due to the fact that it was raining,” standout athlete Carpenter on the setting the new Marietta College Record. However, not only Carpenter had a good day at the Hammer Throw event, as Tiffany Kovacevich and Rachelle Cole would both set new personal highs.

Apr.19, 2007

Baseball back in swing of things
Ellen Doolittle
dootlitte@marietta.edu
The Etta Express had struggled to sweep an OAC doubleheader this season until Monday when the No. 30 (ABCA/Collegiate Baseball Poll) Pioneers traveled to Ada, Ohio. The OAC match-up against Ohio Northern was postponed twice before the Etta Express finally faced the Polar Bears on the afternoon of April 16.

Track heads to Championships
Thirty Pioneers qualify for All-Ohio Outdoor Championships
Stephen Hayward
sjh001@marietta.edu
The event was originally scheduled for last weekend, but is now on for this Wednesday ( April 18). Inclement weather, mainly rain, called for the postponement of this major competition, still to be held at Ohio Wesleyan. In total, 30 MC men and women will be competing in 30 of the 40 events, facing off against schools from the OAC, HCAC, NCAC and UAA.

Crew up for the challenge at SIRA
Eric Dowler
dowlere@marietta.edu
The Pioneer Navy men had a strong showing April 6-7 at the George Washington Invitational. The regatta, held on the Potomac River at the nation’s capital, was held as a two-day event that featured dual racing. Instead of the usual heats then finals, all races were held as finals. Each team raced once on Friday then twice on Saturday.

Basketball coach search underway
Coach position opened when Doug Foote resigned Feb 19
Sarah Vadaj
srv001@marietta.edu
The search for a new head coach for the Pioneer men’s basketball team has been underway. The nationwide search was started immediately after the resignation of Doug Foote on Feb. 19.

Debbie Lazorik, Athletic Director, said there was a very strong interest in the coaching position with “about 126 applicants.”

 

Apr. 5, 2007

Track finishes third at OAC Gold Meet

Stephen Hayward
sjh001@marietta.edu
The regional schools, including John Carroll, Mount Union, Baldwin-Wallace and Muskingum met at Don Drumm Stadium, where new records would be falling faster than the rain drops.

Adversity creates results for Pioneer Navy
Eric Dowler
dowlere@marietta.edu
The Pioneer Navy men and women traveled to West Lafayette, Indiana on March 23 to take on Purdue University at the 52nd annual MC/Purdue Challenge Cup. The men took a Varsity Eight and JV Eight while the women had a Varsity Eight and Varsity Four.

Mar. 22, 2007

Softball dominates in Florida
Sarah Vadaj
srv001@marietta.edu
Over spring break the pioneer softball team opened their season in Florida returning from the Rebel Spring Games with a 9-1 record under their belt.

Final Four to host all number one teams?
Stephen Howard
sjh001@marietta.edu
The 2007 NCAA Final Four Tourney is underway and will continue until April 2nd in Atlanta.   The one seeds  are  Florida, Ohio State, Kansas, and  North Carolina. Of the four Kansas has arguably the easiest road to the finals, as  their only real competition in their region is the number 2 UCLA Bruins.  Unlike in previous years no real Cinderella story  has emerged. In fact after the opening round the only real upsets were Winthrop  (over no.6 Notre Dame) and Virginia Commonwealth ( over no.6 Duke).  The Second Round games will be played on march 22nd  and the 23rd.  With the regional finals the following days, being the 24th and 25th.   You should have already one your brackets, as the competition for campus bragging rights has begun.  Here is an update of how the Final Four has gone and will proceed,  just in case you have yet to watch ESPN ( channel 25 in your dorm room).

Baseball returns victorious
Ellen Doolittle
doolitte@marietta.edu
Coming off of a winning weekend in Georgia, the Etta Express headed to Abilene, Texas for Spring break with a 3-0 record. Their winning streak continued with an 8-1 victory over Texas-Dallas on March 12th and again that day against host McMurry. McMurry, the only team to defeat the Pioneers in last year’s Spring Break Abilene Classic, fell to the Etta Express this time around in a 7-5 battle that included an ejection of coach Brian Brewer and a hitting rally that prompted a comeback victory late in the game.

Crew ready for season opener
Eric Dowler
dowlere@marietta.edu
The Pioneer Navy men and women traveled to Palm Bay, FL for spring training.  The team joined Columbia University on Canal 54 for a week of two-a-days culminating with the FIT Invitational on Saturday.  A familiar site for the upperclassmen but an introduction to the freshman, the 12 mile long canal would give the Navy an opportunity to prepare for the upcoming season.

Mar. 1 , 2007

Spring ’07 softball preview:
Experienced team should lead to promising season
Sarah Vadaj
srv001@marietta.edu
With experience, hard work and a strong pitching staff, Marietta looks to compete for the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) title with the return of 10 letter winners (two pitchers and eight others) from last year’s season.

Track and Field making strides
Jon Moffett
jrm001@marietta.edu
Running is one of the most dated athletic feats in all of history. When they are broken down, almost all of the main stream sports across the globe involve running of some kind.

Men’s Crew up before dawn
Eric Dowler
dowlere@marietta.edu
BEEP, BEEP, BEEP; the alarm goes off at 5:00 a.m. You could easily roll over and go back to sleep, but it’s time to get ready for practice. You wake up, get dressed and eat a spoonful of peanut butter as you leave the room at 5:25 a.m. It is a 1.2 mile run to the Lindamood-Van Vooris boathouse. You begin to run and gradually wake up, getting closer to Putnam Street Bridge and finally reaching the boathouse. Everybody is standing around, stretching and preparing for a two hour row on the beautifully calm Muskingum River. At 5:45 a.m. the first crew launches from the docks and disappears into the fog.

Intramural basketball underway
Stephen Hayward
sjh001@marietta.edu
The intramural basketball games are underway, bringing in athletes and not-so athletic people from all over campus to shoot some hoops and maybe even win a game or three. The teams consist of freshman, sophomores, juniors, and even seniors all competing for bragging rights and a few laughs. Many of the fraternities have teams, including Lambda Chi Alpha and Delta Tau Delta, as well as at least one sorority (Chi Omega). The game days vary from week to week, but generally occur towards the end of the week. There are two leagues, one competitive and one recreational, with 12 teams per league. Team names range from Da Squad to Sergio’s Greencard and the MC Hammers, just to name a few. The league will play until Sunday March 4th , so there is still plenty of time to see some great basketball games.

 

Feb. 15, 2007

Men’s Basketball continues to struggle
Stephen Hayward
sjh001@marietta.edu
It’s been a rough season for the Pioneers, falling to 5-18 (1-15 OAC) for the season after the Winter Weekend matchup against John Carroll.
John Carroll 16-7 (12-4 OAC) came in as the top team in the conference and showed the Pioneers and their fans why they are the team to beat, racking up a 41-19 lead going into halftime.

Can Etta Express do it again?
Ellen Doolittle
doolitte@marietta.edu
The Etta Express, currently ranked number seven in the NCAA Division III Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Preseason Poll, is training hard with the confidence and high expectations that come with being the reigning national champions.

Women’s Basketball misses out on playoffs
Mattie Unger
ungerm@marietta.edu
With their final game of the season on Saturday, the Women’s Basketball team will unfortunately miss out on the tournament this year. It’s been a rocky journey for the Lady Pioneers this year, but the conclusion of this season should lead to a promising squad for 2008.

Feb. 1, 2007

Women’s Basketball team looking for OAC victory
Now in the midst of the second half of their season, the Lady Pioneers continue to struggle and earn an OAC victory. The hustle is present during games, but the end product doesn’t show it.

Volleyball program in search of new coach
While students spent six weeks away from school, Tom Symons made a decision to resign as Head Volleyball Coach at Marietta. His decision came as a shock to players and members of the Athletic Department.
Symons will be moving to Kansas City, MO for what he said is “an opportunity that I couldn’t pass up.”

Men’s Basketball pushing to make OAC Tournament
Close games has been the story of the Men’s Basketball team this season. Unfortunately for the team and fans, the Pioneers have only been able to come up with 5 wins. They currently stand 5-14 overall, 1-11 OAC. Despite only coming up with one OAC victory, the team remains confident about the remainder of their season.

Pioneer Navy prepares for spring
The Marietta College men’s crew team ended their winter break with a week of technical training in Orlando, Florida.  The varsity and freshman crews were happy to give up erging (indoors) to get some water rowing in. 

Nov. 30, 2006

Men's crew looks to make history
Second-year head coach Chris Pucella could be in the mix of producing the fastest men’s varsity 8 to ever race in Marietta’s 136 year history. Coming off a difficult fall season due to a cancelled race and a big crash at the Charles, the Pioneer Navy is starting to get into deep indoor winter training.

Basketball enters 2006-07 season
Men’s and Women’s Basketball opened their seasons over the past two weeks. Each team participated in tournaments as part of their preseason play.

Coach Profile: Ted Eskildson

No rematch for national title
Michigan fell to the Ohio State 42-39 after a valiant second half by the Wolverines, leaving the Buckeyes in the top spot. OSU finishes the regular season undefeated and will await an opponent for the national title game.

Women's crew to overcome young team
Women’s rowing will be fighting a young crew along with strong competition in 2007. That won’t stop head coach Karen Glowacki from boosting a strong Varsity 8. But, just as the men do, the women will be going through long, tedious winter indoor workouts. The team will keep their eyes on spring break as they will begin their challenge in Palm Bay, Florida.

Nov. 9, 2006

Athlete Profile: John Hull

Ohio State voted number one
For the first time in three years, all 65 first place votes went to one team, the Ohio State Buckeyes. They have been in the No. 1 position all season, but this is the first time all voters gave them their top vote.

Volleyball ends with best record in MC history
Every year before the season starts, the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) ranks the ten teams that make up this competitive conference. For the 2006 volleyball season, they ranked Marietta as the ninth place seed.

Soccer misses out on OAC playoffs
The women’s soccer team finished the season a step out of the OAC tournament after a 3-2 double-overtime victory on Oct. 28 over visiting John Carroll University in the final regular-season match. Sophomore standout Jessica Martinez led the Pioneers with two goals, including the game-winner in the 103rd minute. Freshman Jenna Freeman had two saves in the game.

Football looking to closeout with a win
On their last road game of the year, the Marietta College football team traveled to Wilmington, hoping for their 3rd consecutive victory. The team showed up to play on both sides of the ball, and special teams led the Pioneers to a 27-14 victory over the Quakers. The win improves Marietta to 6-3 overall and 5-3 in the OAC.

Oct. 26, 2006

Fall sports: coming to a close
Fall sports are coming to the conclusion of their 2006 seasons. The struggle to finish the season strong plagues most teams. The months of hard work, tough practices, and intense games start to wear on the players. Despite all of that, the Pioneers of Marietta have refused to let exhaustion hinder their ability at the close of their season.

Possible Super Bowl Contenders: NFC Part One
The Chicago Bears made a miracle comeback versus the Arizona Cardinals, causing Cards Coach Dennis Green to blow a fuse in the post-game press conference. Both public displays, the outburst and the apparent utter collapse of the Cardinals late in the game, will go down in history.

Athlete Profile: Dana Donchess

Oct. 12, 2006

Soccer amidst toughest part of season
Marietta's soccer teams are deep into the season with only OAC games remaining. Head Coach Patrick Holguin feels “the women's team is performing right where he expected.” They are holding their own against the top teams in the conference. Although he is disappointed with the inconsistency of the men's team, he is encouraged by their second-half performance against OAC front-runner, Muskingum College. “They can play against any team in the conference; it's just a matter of putting it together for 90 minutes.”

Oct. 3, 2006

The house that Schaly built
The Pioneer baseball stadium recently received a name change and is now named in honor of former coach Don Schaly. It’s a fitting name for the home of the Marietta baseball team, as it was Schaly whom built the program up over his 40 year tenure and perhaps is still a part of Marietta College and the ‘Etta Express.’ Brian Brewer, who took over three years ago and lead the team to a record-tying fourth national championship (the previous three were won under Schaly), was recently named the 2006 Division III Head Coach of the Year by his peers (the American Baseball Association). Brewer played under Coach Schaly from 1990- 1993 and was assistant coach here at MC since 2000.

Eisenberg: road to the majors
Fall semester, three years ago, a group of freshmen in seminar lab sat wondering what they wanted in the next four years of their lives. One of those freshmen knew what he wanted, but did he expect that “it” would happen in just a few years? The professor went around the room asking each individual what he/she wanted to do in life. The question came to Mike Eisenberg and he replied with, “All I want to do is pitch in the Majors.”

April 28, 2006

Club sport returns to Marietta College
Lacrosse makes a celebrated arrival to campus once again
With all the negative publicity that lacrosse is receiving in the news recently, it’s hard to see the sport as anything but disastrous.

Upon further review...
In the competitive sport of Basketball, when one thinks of an amazing player, they think of spectacular, gravity defying dunks, and a ridiculous shooting range. But what truly makes an outstanding star, is their ability to make, everyone else around them better. 

Congratulations to the spring sport senior-athletes of 2006!
The Marcolian hopes that your time on the fields or courts of Marietta College were filled with victories, unforgettable moments, and happy memories. We wish you the best of luck in all of your future endeavors, and hope that you leave MC with a feeling of satisfaction.

April 21, 2006

MC Softball proves there is no ‘I’ in team
There are two things about sports that always come to mind when discussing them. Number one, in all sports, there is the unwritten rule that there is no ‘I’ in team. And number two, in college sports, there is a formula. It’s year-tested and result-proven, and it rarely ever changes.

Upon Further Review...
There is an old adage that states, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That is how Major League Baseball views its professional franchise in Cincinnati.

Mickelson Masters his way to another green jacket
For the third time in four years, a lefty came away with the green jacket, the traditional reward given to the winner of the Masters.

March 31, 2006

Surprising Final Four shapes up
No Duke, Gonzaga, Villanova or U-Conn
Okay, time to dig those NCAA tournament brackets out of the trash, since millions of Americans have likely condemned theirs to the dumpster. Take a look, and if you had George Mason, Florida, LSU, and UCLA in the Final Four, give yourself a good pat on the back. Only a select few, if any, can give themselves such congratulations.

Lady Pioneers Softball looks promising
An impressive Spring Break starts off stellar season
When someone thinks about the athletic program at Marietta College, it’s common that the team most people think of is baseball. However, this doesn’t do justice to the other deserving team at MC that plays on a diamond.

March 24, 2006

MC Football makes a coaching change
Marietta College football will have a coaching change up for next season. Offensive coordinator Curt Wiese has been promoted to head coach, according to Athletic Director Debbie Lazorik during a press conference held Tuesday, March 21st.

Rising Sun: Japan wins the World Baseball Classic
March 20th was supposed to feature a World Baseball Classic final consisting of the United States and either the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Mexico, or even Puerto Rico. After all, those were the teams with Major Leaguers, who were apparently the world’s greatest baseball players.

MC Swim Club has record-setting first meet at home
History has been made. The Marietta College Swim Club held their first swim meet Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at the Marietta YMCA.

As March rolls on, the Madness continues
After the customary two rounds of mass elimination, used to shave a field of 64 teams down to the 16 teams truly deserving of a possible birth in the title game, the 2006 NCAA Tournament is really heating up. It has revealed a tale of two highly anticipated competitions.

Upon further review...
After what seemed like an eternity of waiting, the NFL finally reached a labor agreement, which in turn brought about the beginning of Free Agency at last. Though many teams hung back and simply observed what the others were doing, there were a few teams who jumped right in with ground breaking moves.

March 3, 2006

Take MC out to the ball game
Marietta Pioneers ready for baseball season
With the weather getting warmer, and the days getting slightly longer, there’s no denying that finally, after what seemed like six months of winter, spring is on its way. Men’s and Women’s Basketball has ended for another year. The crew teams are getting their oars in the water. The track and field team is stretching. The tennis teams are stringing up their rackets. It’s time for spring sports at Marietta College.

March Madness hits the Marietta campus
If your a college basketball player, you know exactly what the month of March means for your school. March Madness brings about a tournament like no other. The tournament shows who is the number one college basketball team in the nation, and who gets all the bragging rights. This year’s tournament is shaping up quite nicely.

Upon Further Review... A truly special moment for a truly special athlete
Many people take the ability to play sports for granted. To be able to run, shoot, swing, jump, throw, or pass are things done without a second thought. Being able to dribble down the court, hit a shot, and hear the roar of the crowd is what everyone plays for; to have that moment when everything clicks and to be a hero.

Feb. 17, 2006

Despite record, season was a Slam Dunk
MC Women’s Basketball proud of young team
Anytime a team takes the court with a nearly all-underclassmen roster, a significant challenge exists for them. The Marietta Womens Basketball team put aside their inexperience and competed at an intense level this past season.

New MC Club looks to make a splash
Marietta College Swim Club is set for their first meet in Athens
After months of planning, discussion, and organizational meetings, the Marietta College Swim Club is finally up and swimming. The team finally came together in mid January and is now three weeks into practice.

MC Men’s Crew ready for water
The Marietta Men’s Crew team has consistently been a force to reckoned with. Even at a small school like Marietta, the Pioneer Crew team has earned itself a big name in the rowing community.

With the introduction of a new coach, the big question was could Marietta continue to be the great force they had been in the past? Starting the fall season, things did not bode well.

U.S. shows their medal in Torino
The Winter Olympics are in full swing, and the medals are starting to rack up. Currently, the United States has won eight medals, five gold, two silver, and one bronze, which ties them with Germany, and puts them three behind the leading Norway.

The real World Series of baseball
At one point, baseball was known as the American pastime. Nowadays, it seems like baseball is not so much the American pastime, but the Latin American pastime.

With about 90% of players in the MLB calling a foreign nation home, it’s about time the United States offered other countries the opportunity to play against them for real. So that’s exactly what they did.

‘06 NFL Head Coaching changes
If there’s one thing that made this season of the NFL special special, it’s the amount of firing that took place after the regular season was over.

Upon Further Review...
Welcome to the newest addition to the Sports section of the Marcolian. “Upon Further Review” is a new editorial column that will be featured in each of the upcoming issues. It will give students the chance to express their opinions on issues in professional sports. Each issue will bring up a new issue, and each issue will feature a different author. If you’d like to submit an idea for this column, or if you think that you’d like to write about something that pertains to sports. contact Jon Moffett at jrm001@marietta.edu. Enjoy.

Feb. 2, 2006

Starting Lineup
•Men’s Basketball•
• The Pioneers take on Heidelberg on Saturday, February 4th, in Fenton Court at 3:00 p.m.
• On Wednesday, February 8th, the Pioneers take on the Muskies in Fenton Court at 7:30 p.m.
• MC travels to Ada, OH to take on the Polar Bears of Ohio Northern on Saturday, February 11th. Tip-off is set for 3:00 p.m.

MC Men’s and Women’s Tennis to serve up some heat
After several changes from the 2005 season, the MC Tennis teams are eager to begin yet another exciting year. This year, two new faces will lead the Pioneers out onto the court. The Women’s Tennis team will be led by a new head coach in Kesha Bradford, the Women’s assistant basketball coach. The assistant men’s basketball coach, Jesse DuPerow, will also assume a new role as head Men’s Tennis coach.

The Bus’s last stop?
Why Super Bowl XL is special
For every person who has ever dreamed of becoming a professional athlete, there is usually one thing that they all have in common.

Aside from wanting a multiple-million dollar salary, fame, respect, and admiration, there is another constant. Almost every athlete dreams of playing for their hometown or favorite team. The sad truth is that most of us will not become professional athletes, and in the slim event that we do, it’s almost guaranteed that we won’t be playing on our favorite or hometown team.

MC Men’s Basketball proud of their season
Throughout the five months that the Marietta College Men’s Basketball team has been on the court, they have experienced many injuries, illnesses, and setbacks. Add in the fact that their Christmas break was only a week long and that they had to endure multiple four-hour bus rides to WAY away games, a basketball season can take a toll on both one’s mind and their body.

Nov. 17, 2005

Numerous Pioneers rack up OAC honors
Men and women’s soccer, volleyball
A number of Pioneers have recently been awarded fall sports honors for their outstanding work on and off the field from the OAC. After a record-breaking season, six lady pioneer soccer players were awarded special post-season honors from the OAC in play and three were awarded for academic achievements in the classroom.

Men’s Basketball set to ‘run and gun’ again
The Marietta College Men’s Basketball Team is set to open up the 2005-06 season, and fans, get ready. The run & gun offense is back and better than ever as the Pioneers look to shatter many more MC and NCAA records this year. Although the team is coming off a 3-22 season, many positives were taken from a team which featured eleven sophomores and freshmen playing extended minutes. The Pioneers finished 1st in the OAC in points per game last season and will look to improve on that total in 2005-2006.

The Captain’s NFL mid-season analysis and Super Bowl picks
After 10 weeks in the NFL, the playoff picture is pretty clear. Top football analysts will give their predictions for the playoffs, mention the teams that just fell apart this season, and name the teams that shocked us all. Well that’s all fine and good, but I don’t need some over-paid analyst to tell me the goings on of the NFL. So, on that note, here is MY breakdown of the NFL this year.

Nov. 03, 2005

White Sox win World Series
The Chicago White Sox have done what many people thought to be impossible. They broke an 88 year drought to become the 2005 Major League Baseball World Series Champions.

Manager Ozzie Guillen had plenty to work with this season. Hard-hitters like Aaron Rowand, Scott Podsednik, Juan Uribe, Jermaine Dye and A.J. Pierzynski and a red-hot starting rotation made up of Mark Buehrle, Jose Contreras, Freddy Garcia, Jon Garland and Orlando Hernandez proved why the White Sox are the best team in baseball.

Strong finish for MC Men’s Crew at the head of the Schuylkill River
It may sound like an Italian pasta, but the word regatta in reality, especially in the world of college crew, is a synonym for all characteristics associated with a big-time rowing event that can dominate the schedule of a team.

This is just for any regatta. So how would the Marietta men’s rowing team respond at the Head of the Schuylkill, the largest one-day regatta in the world?

Best OAC Finish Ever for Pioneer Runners
Men take 8th, Women 9th
There is no doubt that the competition is ruthless for the sport of cross country in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Marietta is only one small force just beginning to try to give itself a voice in a field of true contenders. There proved to be no difference last Saturday, as the colors of the 10 OAC teams came together in quite an ensuing spectacle as they waged a merciless battle on the open course of Otterbein’s terrain in Westerville, Ohio for the official OAC Championship race. This is the race that all the training of the season boils down to, the final inning, and do or die for many runners as they all vie for the coveted crown of OAC champion. This time, however, there was a difference, for Marietta had finally made its voice heard and it wasn’t just a murmur but a resounding roar that they had finally arrived as a true contender.

Oct. 20, 2005

Marietta women's soccer still kicking
Marietta College's Lady Pioneers Soccer team is having one hell of a season. That's not school spirit talking-it's a fact, and the numbers speak for themselves.

Oct. 6, 2005

MC women’s soccer still undefeated!
The Marietta women’s soccer team is 901 this season and doesn’t appear to be slowing down.

The team has scored over 30 goals and has allowed only five in their 10 games.

Flag on the Play, MC students enjoy intramural flag football
When someone thinks about the game of football, they usually think of hardhitting, violent action that captures the hearts of millions of patrons around the world. Flag football is nothing like that.

Sept. 22, 2005

Pio runners roar to second place finish
The men’s cross country team proved themselves worthy of the challenging, rough-footed, hilly terrain of the Broughton Farm yet again Saturday, even after last year’s flood hiatus.

Young Pios serving it up big in football
One of the greatest challenges any scholastic athletic team faces each year is how it will rebound the following season after losing players to graduation. And because experience often plays a crucial role in a team’s success, a great year is often compensated by the fact that much of the reason for that success will leave at season’s end.