Netters Up Log With Win-p. 4 Bald Eagle Athletes Shine-p. 2 The Eagle Eye's SrORTSLINE Vol. XXVI No. 6 Lock Haven State College Tuesday October 20, 1981 Errors Overcome Bald EagleS) 24-20 By Dan McGurgan The undefeated Shippensburg Red Raiders, playing before a partisan homecoming crowd of 8,700, scored all 24 of their points within 15:22 of the first half, and then hung on to defeat LHSC, 24-20. The Bald Eagles mounted a furious comeback in the second half, but they simply ran out of time. Shippensburg is now 6-0, while Lock Haven falls to 4-2. "We played a real good ball game," said head coach Jack Fisher. "I think we would have beaten them if we had another quarter to play." Sophmore tailback Mike Kresovich had his best day in a Bald Eagles uniform, rushing for 201 yards on 18 carries. "It's too bad that I had to have my best game in a losing cause," said Kresovich. "The offensive line blocked better than they oid all year." Quarterback Ben Pavalko did not fair as well as Kresovich, though, completing only one pass in 16 attempts for seven yards. Pavalko, only a sophmore, is finding the going tough this year, completing only 33 percent of his passes. On the Bald Eagles first play of their second possession Kresovish broke several tackles, and proceded to ramble 92 yards for a touchdown, and LHSC grabbed an early 6-0 lead. The extra point sailed wide of the uprights. This was the first rushing touchdown that the Red Raider defense had allowed all year. The Red Raiders were able to score their 24 points largely because Lock Haven committed many mistakes.Shippensburg's first score was set up by a poor 15 yard punt by Brian Sekarak. Red Raider quarterback Tim Ebersole tied the game with a one yard run, and Ship converted the extra point, giving them the lead, 7-6. Shippensburg's second score was set up by an interception thrown by Pavalko, which gave the Red Raiders excellent field position on the LHSC 36 yard line. Ebersole scored his second touchdown of the day on a two yard run, and Ship led, 14-6. A Bald Eagle fumble enabled Shippensburg to score their third touchdown. Pavalko fumbled the snap from center, and the Red Raiders once again had excellent field position on the LHSC 38 yard line. The Bald Eagle defense, now tired from being on the fleld so long, was weary of hbersole running, but this time the Red Raider quarterback threw a two yard pass to flanker Ed Noone, who was wide open in the end zone. Shippensburg suddenly erupted to take a 21-6 lead, and the 8,700 fans at Seth Grove Stadium went wild. Yet another turnover committed by LHSC gave Shippensburg a chance to score again. Pavalko threw his second interception on the day, allowing Shin to start a drive on the Bald Eagle 48 yard line line, which ended in a Jeff Auker 33 yard field goal. The half ended with Shippensburg leading 24-6. Shippensburg started all of their scoring drives on Lock Haven's side of the field. In LHSC's four victories, the main reason for their success ivas due to the fact that they did not allow the opponent to have good field position. Fisher knew before the game even began that his team could not afford to make (Continued on page 4, col. I) While Mike Kresovich, pictured above against Randolph-Macon, rolled for over 2(X) yards against Shippensburg, the Red Raiders(below) stayed on top of the Bald Eagles for a 24-20 win. Sportsline Tuesday, Oct. 20,1981 page 2 Price Prepares for Future With Eagles Lock Haven defensive end Dave Price hopes to have a different football career when he graduates. Many Lock Haven State Coiiege stuaents spent their summer at the shore; others worked or went to summer school. Yet one LHSC student spent his summer at West Chester State College, the Philadelphia Eagles training camp. This student is Dave Price, who worked as an athletic trainer foi the Eagles football team. Price is a senior and is majoring in Physical Education. He was chosen for the job out of 300 other applicants. "I sent a letter to Otho Davis who is head trainer for the Eagles. I had some interviews, sent a follow-up letter and was chosen to train fot the team," said Price. Price said his summer was a learning experience but it wasn't a "joy ride." His day started at 5:13 a.m. Breakfast was at 5:43 a.m. Price had to be in the field house to prep the tape rooms by 6:13 a.m. From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. the players had to be taped. "I taped 126 people a day, that comes to about 250 ankles. This had to be done at least twice a day," stated Price. He was on the field from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. during practices and giving the players treatments from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Price was on the field again from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Price said he made injury reports from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and gave the injured players treatments from 9:00 p.m. till midnight. " I t got to be a strain after a while," commented Price, " I really missed going to the shore." He said he drove alot of the injured players to the hospital and was even allowed in the operating room while the players had surgery. "I can't measure how much I learned this summer," said Price, "not only in dealing with training but also just working at the pro level. I got paid very little but I would have done it without pay." Price, who is a football player himself, plans to work for the Eagles when he graduates from Lock Haven. He hopes to go to graduate school for Physical Therapy and train at the pro level. Price still trains for the Eagles home and away games when possible, " T h e players are really beautiful people," remarked Price, "they are a very close knit team." He said that the players showed interest in him and in his football career. Above all they "really appreciate what the trainers do for them." Price said the player he has the most adm i r a t i o n for is t a i l b a c k Wilbur Montegomery, "He gives his all for the team. His body takes so much abuse and he gets so injured, not once did I hear him complain." Price says he is lucky to have had this opportunity. When asked what was his most memorable experience this summer he said, "The Eagles-Pitt game. I ran onto the field behind the players and best of all right between the Liberty Bell cheerleaders.'^ Amway Looking Ahead to Regionals Next Week By DAN McGURGAN The sport of cross country is not the most glamorous in America, and recognition is hard to come by, but when you're as good as Mark Amway, recognition comes easily. Amway has finished first in every Bald Eagle dual meet this year, and along the way he has broken a few course records. Right now, though, Amway and his teammates are preparing themselves for the PSAC championships at Kutztown, which will take place this Saturday. "I doubt if we'll finish better than sixth at the PSAC's," said Amway. " T h e PSAC is the toughest conference in this region." A week later, October 31, Amway will put his running skills to the test at the Divi- wasn't very big in high school, so 1 decided sion II Eastern Regionals held at Lowell, to get into endurance sports." Amway said Mass. "My goal is to finish at least fourth that he never really got into cross country at regionals," said Amway. "If I can do until his senior year. In his junior year the that I'll be able to advance to Nationals." Hempfield high school cross country team Commenting on how tough the PSAC is, finished second in the state. Amway said, "Seven of the top ten finishers at regionals will probably come Amway's father was the cross country from this conference." coach at Hempfield, but he retired two years before his son entered high school. Amway imd his teammates are preparing "My father never pressured me in any way, themselves by concentrating on speed, and that was good for me. He was definitely rather than endurance. "We're running a lot of V* miles and Vi miles," said Amway. a positive influence on m e , " said Amway. Amway was red-shirted his freshman "We practice endurance over the summer year at LHSC because of a strain fracture in and the beginning of the season." his left leg. He also pointed out that he grew In high school Amway ran cross country six inches that year, which helped cause the and he was a member of the Hempfield fracture. A year later his friend and (Lancaster) swimming team. He said, " I roommate, Steve Zerphy was killed when his car was struck by a train. "After Steve was killed I had a hard time getting back into running. Now 1 run for the both of u s , " said Amway. " I feel that mental training is a big part of running," said Amway. "If you can train yourself to work harder than everybody else, you can succeed in cross country." Amway also said that running is a good way to relieve stress. Even though cross country is an individual sport, Amway stressed the fact that this year's squad has much team unity. "We push each other and we have a lot of fun together." Field Hoclotentially outstanding players chose this school to continue their soccer careers, thus making Parker's job that much easier. A few of Parker's current players could very well go beyond the college ranks and play at the pro level. All-Americans Tim Gargan and Trevor Adair have had contacts with professional teams. Parker has also said that sophomore Robby "soccer head" Gould is a deflnite professional in the future. Adair, who is nursing a broken leg and in doubt in regard to his future soccer status, said that Parker doesn't get good players, but instead he gets average players and proceeds to turn them into good players. "Coach Parker has the ability to maximize a player's ability," said Adair. "He helps them tremendously in developing that ability, and at the same time instills a great deal of confldence in them. He lets them know just what their capabilities a r e , " Parker attributes a lot of his success to the free spirit atmosphere surrounding the team. "I believe in leaving a lot of responsibility to my players," said Parker, "but in return I expect them to approach that responsibility with a mature attitude." "We work hard in practice," said Adair, "but Coach Parker beheves we should have fun playing, because if it isn't fun, there's no reason to play." Unlike Bear Bryant who appears aloof from his team, standing on a tower high above the practice field, Parker doesn't feel superior to his players. " I feel as though I'm part of the team," said Parker, "and hopefully they look upon me in that way. I feel if the players not only respect you, but like you, there will be no conflicts." What the future holds for Lock Haven and Mike Parker remains to be seen, but one thing that has been seen is the growth and success of Lock Haven State soccer since Parker arrived on the scene. Taylor's Troops Rolling By JUSTIN NEWMAN The 1982 edition of the LHSC hockey team is building toward the upcoming playoffs riding a nine game unbeaten streak. Under the direction of Coach Sharon Taylor, the Bald Eagles have amassed a 97-20-16 record since 1973. The Lock Haven field hockey home season winds up today on Lawrence Field when the Bald Eagles host third ranked Ithaca College in a battle of Division II powerhouses. Following tomorrow's game. Lock Haven will travel to Slippery Rock to defend their PSAC title against Shippensburg in the opening game. The Bald Eagles are the top seeded team for that tournament, and hope to face the winner of Bloomsburg and Millersville in the title tilt for all the marbles. " I am really pleased with the way things are looking at this stage of the season. If we beat Ithaca, the chances of us gaining the number one seed at the Eastern Regional Championships are very good," said Taylor. The Bald Eagles, who dropped to Division II this year, will find out on November Ist if they will be the top seed of the six teams that go to regionals. That competition is set for November 6th and 7th at LaSalle College. Freshman Sherry Derr noted, "Playing hockey for Lock Haven is much different than playing high school hockey. Here the pace of the game is much faster and the girls seem much stronger, and more skilled. I was amazed at how fast all the girls started to work together. It didn't take us long at all to start playing like a team." Junior Jill Ridley is the team leader in goals with fifteen. Lock Haven finishes out the regular season next Monday at Delaware, but that game will have no effect on the Bald Eagles' tournament seeding. Robby Gould outmaneuvers an opponent for possession of the ball en route to another goat. Booters Fall to U.D.C. By MARTIN PFLIEGER The Bald Eagle Soccer Team completed a disappointing week of play Saturday, losing to The University of The District of Columbia 3-1. Before Saturday's setback. Lock Haven tied Cortland State 1-1 Wednesday night. Senior Tim Gargan provided the only scoring for the Bald Eagles, as his shot from the edge of the penalty box deflected off a UDC player and went into the net. UDC had a 3-5-2 record going into Saturday's game with the Bald Eagles, and according to Head Coach Mike Parker, "They were a more than pathetic team. We played without guts, heart, and desire, and we didn't deserve to win." 'Prophet' to Play For Benefit The rock group "Prophet" will be performing this Fridiy night from eight to ten o'clock in Price Auditiorium. The band has its roots in Lock Haven and has played at Assantes' Cafe in downtown Lock Haven. Carl Snare is the lead vocalist for the group. Tickets for the concert are three dollars in advance and four dollars the night of the concert. Tickets can be obtained from any Lock Haven State College wrestler, with the proceeds going to help defray travel expenses for the wrestling squad. The loss could seriously affect Lock Haven's chances for a NCAA bid. Tomorrow's game at Scranton is an important one if the Bald Eagles wish to get back on the winning track and keep their bid hopes alive. Tomorrow's contest will not be easy by any stretch of the imagination. " W e have never beaten Scranton on their home field," said Parker. "It is difficult to go there and win." The Bald Eagles enroute to a 21-0 record, defeated Scranton 2-0 last season. Saturday the Bald Eagles host Shippensburg, the first of five consecutive home games before the end of the season. Sportsline Tuesday, Oct. 20,1981 page 4 (Continued from page 1) mistakes against Shippensburg. At halftime I told the players that we need to be more consistent," said Fisher. "In this conference the most consistent team is going to win." The Bald Eagle's played, perhaps, their best half of the football this year in the second half. They ran inside and outside, and they proved that the Red Raider defense could be penetrated. Junior powerback Baron Grantham, who rushed for 60 yards on five carries, brought the Bald Eagles closer with a brillant 50 yard run that resulted in a touchdown. Like Kresovich, Grantham also had his best day in a Bald Eagle uniform. Holder Doug Shilling threw to tight end Terry Crecraft to successfully complete the two point conversion. LHSC was suddenly back in the ball game, but still trailing 24-14. Grantham scored his second touchdown of the game on a two yard run late in the fourth quarter. The extra point was blocked, but the Bald Eagles still had time to pull the game out with 6:28 remaining, trailing 24-20. Following the kickoff, the Red Raiders started on their own 20 yard line, and ran the ball very well, and gained critical first downs. The clock dwindled down to near the 2:00 mark before LHSC gained possession of the ball. The Bald Eagles were unable to move the ball this time, and Sekerak punted the 'btdl away. The ony thing that Shippensburf nao to do now was maintain possession until the final second ticked away on the clock. This week the team hosts California St. in what should prove to be yet another flne football game. The Vulcans lost their flrst western conference game to Clarion last week, 28-14. "California is a good football t e a m , " said Fisher. "We're not worried about what Ship does from here on out. We're concerned about California, and that's all." Fisher said that the chances of LHSC coming back to win the conference title are slim to none. But, it should be noted that if Shippensburg goes undefeated, they will undoubtedly get a bowl bid. If this should occur, the western conference runner-up will play in the state championship. This makes this week's game against California even more important. Vaz, Day Lead LH Batsmen By Kevin Campbell Karen Cann smashes a volley off the forehand side. Her wins in singles and doubles led LHSC over lUP. Netters Peak for PSAC's With Win Over lUP By CHRIS BROOKS The Lady Eagles' tennis team, led by two strong matches from sophomore Karen Cann, raised its record to 4-7 with a 5-4 win against Indiana University of Pennsylvania Saturday. Cann won her singles match against lUP's June Boyer convincingly, then came back along with senior Lori Emich and defeated lUP's tandem of Lori Rupper and Mary Beth George, 6-4,6-2. Other winners for Lock Haven included sophomore Denise Lebert, freshman Edna Roth, and the doubles team of Lebert and Roth. Coach Kathy Peterman had started in the beginning of the season that she hoped to better last year's record of 6-6. Although the team will not reach that goal, Peterman should see a lot of potential for the teams in the next few years. Only one top player, Emich will be lost because of graduation, and with the other top six players returning, experience should play a major role in the team's success over the next few seasons. A review of the fall season clearly shows who the toughest opponents were for the Lady Eagles. Penn State dominated the Lady Eagles in a 9-0 trouncing. Slippery Rock and Shippensburg also proved overwhelming as each allowed Lock Haven just one victory. Coach Peterman takes her team to the conference playoffs on Saturday with something to prove and the season comes to a close when the Lady Eagles travel to lUP next Wednesday. Baseball Team Rounds Out Good Fall Season By KEVIN CAMPBELL The 1981 Fall baseball season has come to a close for the Lock Haven State Bald Eagles, who compiled a 6-4-1 record. The season has been termed a success according to coach Steve Delisle. "After playing a schedule such as ours and finishing above .300, we accomplished two of our objectives," said Delisle. The first of these objectives was obviously to finish with a winning record. "Beating the teams we've faced leaves us with reassured optimism. This will give us great confidence going into our regular spring schedule." The second objective we accomplished was the opportunity for the coaches to get a good look at the players who traveled with the squad." Lock Haven played three different teams throughout the Fall season. In four games with Cortland State, the Eagles remained unbeaten, going 3-0-1. The team was also successful against rival Mansfield, winning three of four contests. The only school to dominate the Eagles was Penn State, who swept all three games. Delisle cited several Lock Haven players as standouts both offensively and defensively. Among these were Ray Billotte (shortstop), Scott Day (right field), Ernie Vaz (catcher), Glenn Fultz (second base), Kevin Swisher (catcher), Jeff Regal (first base) and Jeff Rheinoehl (outfield). The pitching staff was also solid with standouts such as Bill Wortman, Dave Stanko, Paul Harench* and Pat Guerriero. Several younger players were voted by the coaching staff for outstanding play. Two freshamn outfielders, Tom Reichenbach and Gil De Cicco, were among these young players. Mike Meyer, a transfer third baseman, also played superbly. The team will take one week off before returning to face the first cut on Monday, October 26. The roster will be trimmed to thirty players at that time. There are currently fifty team members. This cut will be based on how well each player performed during the Fall season. Of fifty players on the Lock Haven State baseball team, two are seniors. It may be possible that never has there been a better duo of seniors than Ernie Vaz and Scott Day. If there are any two players responsible for the success of the Bald Eagles this fall, it has been these two seniors. Vaz came to Lock Haven State College in 1978. After making the team his freshman year, Vaz was cut from the squad in 1979. Following a long period of hard work and practice, Vaz turned it around in 1980. Vaz hit .398 that year to lead the team in batting. He also led the team that year in doubles, home runs and runs batted in. The clean-up hitter for the Eagles was voted to the 2nd string All-Conference team as a DH. Vaz returned the following year to bat .329 for the Eagles, collecting 28 hits. "For us to have a successful season, a large portion of responsibility will be given to Vaz," said Coach Delisle. "He is big and strong - a guy we can always rely on for the extra base hit. He will be very tough to replace." Scott Day is a transfer student from lUP. Day bats third in the Eagle line up. He led the Eagles in RBI's, home runs and doubles last year as a juiuor. He was voted to the second team All-Conference. Delisle said, " Scott, like Ernie, is a power hitter. He possesses the ability to open up the game with his offensive power. We rely greatly on Scott's extra base hits and runs batted in. He will also be difficult to replace." It has been a successful year for the two seniors thus far, with both displaying great ability and leadership this fall. There is a long spring season ahead. If the Eagles can win and Vaz and Day play to their capabilities, there could be a future in professional baseball for this duo. For the present, though, both will be happy helping the Lock Haven State Bald Eagles to a spectacular spring finale. The Eagles will then continue their indoor practice schedule, practicing hitting, fielding and pitching. According to Delisle, these indoor sessions will give each player a chance to receive more individual attention from the coaching staff on the finer points of the game. The team will remain indoors until Christmas. With the break of the weather the Eagles will return to their regular spring practice schedule, preparing for a 37 game spring schedule. After months of preparation, it will be time for the Bald Eagle baseball team to put its optimism to the test.