Saturday. November 28
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Edinboro vs. LaRoche
Consolation Gamo
Championship Game

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TE M7-II nniKSCOTTOIHUUIDIT: Edinboro captured the 14th Annual Fighting Scot Invitational thanks to a 71-59
triumph over West Liberty. The Fighting Scots advanced to the tourney title match with an 83-58 victory over Daemen,
fueled by 19 points from Heather Gates and 17 points apiece from Meghan Miller and Jessica Rowe. West Liberty
defeated St. Michael’s to reach the title tilt, but the Boro grabbed an 18-point halftime lead and was never seriously chal­
lenged in the second half. Gates again led the way with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
ra»EIIIIKTCfith MWIU HOIK SOT Tin^^ The 1998-99 tournament field showcases a pair of teams who
just met a week ago in the Lady Laker Classic in Edinboro and Mercyhurst. The Fighting Scots prevailed in that affair by
an 82-71 margin, and then Improved to 4-0 with an 88-30 victory over D’Youville on Tuesday. Mercyhurst, meanwhile,
boosted its record to 3-2 with a 71-54 win over Roberts Wesleyan the same evening. St. Vincent, the Lady Lakers’ foe
on Saturday, is 4-2 after winning once in three outings at last weekend’s National Catholic Basketball Tournament in
Dubuque, Iowa. LaRoche will debut the 1998-99 season against the Boro in Saturday’s second contest. The Lady
RedHawks finished with a 11-14 ledger last season.

EDINBORO HGHTINB SCOTS
Edinboro Fighting Scots (4~0)
F
F
C
G
G

33
21
40
50
34

Marin Hightower
Dana Polakowski
Kelli Torboii
Meghan Miller
Jessica Rowe

6-1
5-11
6-0
5-7
5-8

Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.

Pittsburgh, PA
Edinboro, PA
Washington, PA
Wexford, PA
Columbus, OH

Ppg- Rpg.
20.3
8.0
11.0
9.0
10.0

10.7
4.7
12.3
18 asts.
10 asts.

A year ago, the Fighting Scots won
eight straight contests to open the sea­
son. Coach Stan Swank’s '98-99 edition
is halfway there following Tuesday’s 88G 12 Julie McNees
30 win over D’Youville. Edinboro has
5-6 So. Beaver Falls, PA
1.5
4.0
F
13 Kim Vay
5-10 So. Herminie, PA
posted some impressive figures along
6.3
13.0
G/F 3 Korie Morton
5-9 Fr. Pittsburgh, PA
the way, outscoring opponents by 30.8
4.0
7.7
ppg. while limiting the opposition to 31.2
HEAD COACH: Stan Swank (201-115,12th year)
percent shooting from the floor and forc­
ing 27.5 turnovers per game. Edinboro
was 23-8 a year ago, reaching the
12.0 rebounds. She has been inconsistent from the floor,
PSAC Finals and the receiving a berth In the NCAA Division
making just 11 of 31 field goals (35.5 percent), but has a
II Playoffs.
knack for getting to the line, making 18 of 25 free throws
SCOUTING THE FIGHTING SCOTS: Balance has been
(72.0 percent). Torboii also leads the team with 8 blocked
the key word for the Scots. Four players are scoring in dou­
shots... junior Jessica Rowe rounds out the quartet of dou­
ble figures, led by junior Marin Hightower at 18.5 ppg. The
ble figure operatives. The 5’8” guard enters the tournament
6’1” forward is also the second-leading rebounder at 9.0 per
averaging
10.0 ppg, and stands second on the team in both
game. She is shooting 68.8 percent from the floor.
assists
(15)
and steals (11). Rowe has moved into 18th
Hightower had career highs of 22 points and 18 rebounds
place
in
career
scoring with 908 points ... senior Meghan
in last weeks’ meeting with Mercyhurst... sophomore Kim
Miller,
provides
the Boro with an excellent one-two punch
Vay, the top frontcourt reserve, stands second in scoring at
at
guard
along
with
Rowe. The 5’7” point guard averages
12.8 ppg. A transfer from California(Pa.), the 5’10” forward
also pulls down 6.0 rpg., and has displayed a soft shooting 9.5 ppg., but most impressively, has 21 assists and just 5
touch, making good on 65.6 percent of her field goals... like turnovers. Miller also leads the team with 12 steals. She
had 11 points vs. D’Youville, boosting her career total to
Vay, center Keiii Torboii played at Califomia(Pa.) a year
1,192 points, ninth all-time. In addition, she ranks fifth in
ago. The 6’0” senior averages 10.0 points and a team-high

career assists with 361 ... junior Dana Polakowski, a for­
mer standout at Generai McLane High Schooi, completes
the starting lineup. A transfer from UNC-Asheville, the 5’11”
junior averages 7.5 ppg. and 4.5 rpg., along with 10 steals
... along with Vay, the bench showcases freshman Korie
Morton and sophomore Julie McNees. Morton hails from

a powerful Woodland Hills High School program. A 5’9”
guard/forward, she is averaging 6.2 points and 4.5
rebounds. McNees Is a 5’6" sophomore previously known
for her defense. However, she has exhibited a solid jumper
while playing in three games, averaging 5.0 ppg.

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Mercyhurst Lady Lakers (3-2)

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F
F
G
G
or
G

43
33
11
13
22
12

Amy Galla
Meredith Koncsol
Jodie Maxim
Katie Hardesty
Susan Macmaster
Regina Ely

5-11
6-0
5-5
5-6
5-8
5-5

So.
So.
So.
Fr.
Jr.
Jr.

Ppg. Rpg.
Erie, PA
North Versailles, PA
Wareham, MA
Coshocton, OH
Sault Ste. Marie, Ml
Bohemia, NY

17.8
17.4
13.4
0.8
4.0
7.2

6.8
8.8
6.0
0.3
3.4
11 asts.

This marks the third tournament
Mercyhurst has played in at the start of
the season. The Lady Lakers finished
third in the Clarion Tournament, losing a
double overtime decision to Bloomsburg,
F 45 Krista Usher
6-0 Fr. Perryopolls, PA
7.6
4.0
then rebounding for a 69-46 win over
G 10 Rebecca Sandor
5-6 So. Avon Lake, OH
5.5
3.0
Westminster. Mercyhurst then hosted
the Lady Laker Classic, edging Clarion,
HEAD COACH: Jim Webb (66-47, 5th year)
70-66, before dropping an 82-71 decision
to Edinboro. Coach Jim Webb’s team
finally played its first contest not in a tour­
averaging over 37 minutes a game. Koncsol reverses num­
nament format this past Tuesday, claiming a 71-54 win over bers with Galla, standing second In scoring (14.4 ppg.)
Roberts Wesleyan.
while leading the way in clearing the glass (8.8 rpg.). The
SCOUTING THE LADY LAKERS: Webb employs a youth­ 6’0” forward has a surprising outside touch, pacing the Lady
ful lineup featuring three sophomores, and possibly a fresh­ Lakers with 9 treys in 29 attempts, and is the team-leader
man. The backcourt was dealt a blow, however, with the in assists with 16 ... sophomore Jodie Maxim is the third
loss of junior Katie Vogt to a knee injury. The former Girard
Lady Laker in double digits. The 5’5” guard averages 13.4
High School standout Is not expected back for this week­ ppg., and is even grabbing 6.0 boards. She also has 11
end’s action. She was averaging 6.3 ppg. and 3.7 rpg.
steals ... Webb’s three-guard lineup also employs junior
while starting the first three contests ... the Lady Lakers Regina Ely and either freshman Katie Hardesty or junior
average 71.6 ppg., while giving up 66.0 ppg. Two numbers Susan Macmaster. Ely comes in at 7.2 ppg., along with 11
speak volumes for Mercyhurst’s three wins, and the two set­ assists and a team-leading 14 steals. Hardesty (0.8 ppg.)
backs. The Lady Lakers are forcing 22.0 turnovers per took Vogt’s place In the lineup against Roberts Wesleyan,
game, while turning it over just 13.8 times themselves. In while Macmaster (4.0 ppg., 3.4 rpg.) started vs. the Boro ...
fact, Mercyhurst has been the lone team to withstand the look for sophomore Rebecca Sandor to see more and
Boro’s pressure tactics, committing just 14 miscues in the more playing time. A year ago she was one of the top per­
first meeting. However, the Lady Lakers lose the battle of formers for Gannon. Now the 5’6” guard, an outstanding
the glass by 12.0 rebounds per contest. The Fighting Scots outside shooter, has taken her talents to rival Mercyhurst.
contributed greatly to those figures, outrebounding She has only been eligible for two games, averaging 5.5
Mercyhurst, 53-34 ... sophomores Amy Galla and
ppg. and 3.0 rpg... freshman Krista Usher, a 6’0” forward,
Meredith Koncsol form a strong frontcourt tandem. Galla,
is the main reserve up front. Usher is averaging 7.6 ppg.
a former star at Mercyhurst Prep, is a 5’H” forward who along with 4.0 rpg., while making 12 of 19 field goal tries
leads the team in scoring (17.8 ppg.) and is second in
(63.2 percent).
rebounding (6.8 rpg.). She has had to play an ironman role.

UUtOGHERHIlUWKS
LaRoche Lady RedHawks (0-0)
While the other teams in the
Fighting Scot Invitational are battle test­
ed, LaRoche debuts for the 1998-99
campaign this weekend.
The
RedHawks were 11-14 a year ago, and
return virtually every key performer from
that team.
SCOUTING THE REDHAWKS:
LaRoche is a defensive-oriented team,
scoring 58.2 ppg. a year ago, but giving
up just 54.6 points an outing.

F
F
C
G
G

55
10
40
31
11

Stephanie Pencak
Erin Havrilla
Cristin Cousins
Michelle Eannace
Kristy Hiben

5-10
5-8
5-10
5-7
5-4

F

00

Barbara Davis

5-10 So.

statistics are from 1997-98
HEAD COACH: Orie Gentile

So.
So.
So.
Sr.
Jr.

PP9‘ Rpg.

Vandergrift, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Kittanning, PA
Burgettstown, PA
Pittsburgh, PA

8.7
4.1
9.1
9.1
8.3

Olmstead Falls, OH

3.0

7.3
2.5
7.2
3.7
56 asts.
3.0

Amazingly, not one player on coach Orie Gentile’s team
averaged in double figures.
Equally amazing, LaRoche
shot just 33.5 percent as a team. However, the ‘98-99
RedHawks should benefit from the fact four sophomores
saw considerable action as freshman ... sophomore Cristin
Cousins and senior Michelle Eannace led in scoring at 9.1
ppg. each. Cousins, a 5’10” forward/center, also pulled
down 7.2 rpg. and had a team-high 59 steals. Eannace, a
5’7" guard, was one of the team’s top three-point threat with
27 in 80 tries... sophomore Stephanie Pencak, a 5’10” for­
ward, led LaRoche in rebounding, pulling down 7.3 missed

shots per game. Pencak also averaged 8.7 ppg. and had a
team-high 13 blocked shots ... 5’4” junior Kristy HIben Is
the RedHawk’s floor general. She averaged 8.3 ppg. last
season, in addition to handing out a team-high 56 assists.
Hiben made a team-best 28 of 83 triples, along with record­
ing 43 steals ... the fifth starter will likely be either Erin
Havrilla or Barbara Davis. Havrilla, a 5’8” sophomore,
scored at a. 4.1 ppg. clip and made 11 three-pointers, while
Davis was at 3.0 ppg. and 3.0 rpg. Davis is a 5’10” sopho­
more.

ST. VMGBIT BEARCATS
neanl 4-2

St Vincent Bearcats (4-2)

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F
F
G
G
G

35
33
21
32
44

Marcee Petrarca
Tara Cochrane
Nina Turcic
Aimee Young
Kelly Morda

5-10
5-10
5-7
5-9
5-9

Ppg- Rpg.
Sr.
Jr.
So.
Jr.
Fr.

Cresson, PA
Uniontown, PA
Brownsville, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Ford City, PA

5.7
11.8
15.5
11.4
9.0

6.7
5.7
3.0
29 asts.
4.7

St. Vincent is another tournamenttested team appearing in the Fighting
Scot Invitational. The Bearcats, 26-4
and an NAIA Playoff outfit In ‘97-98,
G/F53 Jenny Berrett
5-9 So. Irwin, PA
4.8
4.2
have already appeared in the
G 51 Becky Berrett
5-9 So. Irwin, PA
1.7
6.0
California(Pa.) Tournament and the
G 31 Jamie Hackel
5-7 Jr.
Pittsburgh, PA
5.3
0.7
National
Catholic
Basketball
Tournament, the latter a prestigious
HEAD COACH: Kristen Zawacki
three-day event held in Dubuque, Iowa
last weekend.
Veteran coach Kristen Zawacki has
ing at 11.8 ppg., along with 5.7 rpg... multi-talented Aimee
posted an impressive 308-135 record, and is In her 16th
season. To date, the Bearcats are 4-2, capturing the Young was an All-Tournament selection at the National
Califomia(Pa.) Tournament with wins over Charleston (70- Catholic Tournament. The 5’9” junior knows how to fill up a
40) and the host Vulcans (69-57). St. Vincent lost two of boxscore. She averages 11.4 points and 5.7 rebounds,
along with leading the Bearcats in assists (29) and steals
three games in Dubuque, but by a total of five points.
(38)... senior Marcee Petrarca and freshman Kelly Morda
SCOUTING THE BEARCATS: St. Vincent is the second
round out the starting five. Petrarca, a 5’10” fonrt^ard, aver­
highest-scoring outfit in the tourney field, averaging 70.8
ages 5.7 ppg. and a team-high 6.7 rpg. Morda Is a highlyppg. The Bearcats also know how to play defense, giving
up just 53.7 ppg. and forcing 29 turnovers per contest. In touted first-year performer who scored over 2,000 career
fact, Siena Heights, a 63-60 winner over the Bearcats, is points at Ford City High School. She is currently at 9.0 ppg.
the lone outfit to reach the 60-point plateau. Opponents are and 4.7 rpg. In addition, Morda has posted 17 steals ...
shooting just 33.1 percent... leading the way is sophomore bench strength is supplied by the Berrett’s, Becky and
Nina Turcic. The 5’7” guard is averaging 15.5 ppg., and is Jenny, and Jamie Hackel. Becky Berrett, a 5’9” sopho­
the main three-point threat with 15 in 35 attempts. Turcic more, averages 6.0 ppg., while Jenny Berrett, also a 5’9”
dropped in 26 points vs. California(Pa.). She also has 12 sophomore, is at 4.2 ppg. and 4.8 rpg. Hackel, a 5’7” junior,
steals... 5’10” junior forward Tara Cochrane is next in scor­ comes in at 5.3 ppg.

Ediilioro Cireer Scoring Leaders
Rank
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

Player (Years)
Tammy Walker-Strode (1990-92)
Jeannine Jean-Pierre (1991-93)
Meghan Miller (1995-presenf)
Audrey Scott (1976-80)
Ellen Mulligan (1980-84)
Amy Rapelje (1994-98)
Mary Ann Chilcott (1981-85)
Lori Dolby (1977-80)
Pam Artman (1991-95)
Sheilah Collins (1974-77)
Mary Beth Heise (1981-85)
Jessica Rowe (1996-presenl)

Points
1273
1203
1192
1191
1169
1105
1068
1067
1021
1001
932
908

Edinboro Career Assist Leaders
Rank
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Player (Years)
Desiree Alexander (1990-92)
Lori Montgomery (1992-96)
Meghan Miller (1995-present)
Andrea Martre (1988-^)
Sheilah Collins (1974-77)
Robyn Boyd (1982-86)
Mary Ann Chilcutt (1981-85)
Jessica Rowe (1996-present)

Assists
392
382
361
340
323
302
271
240

Bdinboro University of Pennsylvania
1998-99 Fighting Scot Numerical Roster
No
3
10
12
13
14
21
31
32
33
34
40
44
45
50

Name
Korie Morton
Kelli Stoveii
Julie McNees
Kim Vay
Cara Peyton
Dana Polakowski
Courtney Cable
Gina Flukas
Marin Hightower
Jessica Rowe
Kelli Torboli
Shaylyn Rosello
Michelle Bowen
Meghan Miller

Pos
G/F
G
G
F
G
G/F
C
G
F
G
F
G
G
G

Ht
5-11
5-5
5-6
5-10
5-7
5-11
6-1
5-5
6-1
5-8
6-0
5-8
6-0
5-7

Yr
Fr
Fr
So
So
Jr
Jr
Fr
Fr
Jr
Jr
Sr
Fr
Fr
Sr

Hometown/High School
Pittsburgh, PA/Woodland Hills
Wilkinsburg, PA/Wilkinsburg
South Beaver, PA/Blackhawk
Lowber, PA/Yough
Cincinnati, OH/McAuley
Edinboro, PA/General McLane
Fairmont, WV/East Fairmont
Pittsburgh, PA/Chartiers Valley
Pittsburgh, PA/Perry Traditional Academy
Columbus, OH/ St. Francis DeSales
Washington, PA/Trinity
Wasington, PA/Washington
Rochester, NY/Churchvllle-Chlli
Wexford, PA/North Catholic

Head Coach: Stan Swank (Purdue University, 1976)
Assistant Coach: Pam Artman (Edinboro University, 1995)
Student Assistant Coach: Lou Zadecky

Mercyhurst College
1998-99 Lady Lakers Numerical Roster
No
10
11
12
13
14
33
22
23
24
43
44
45/50

Name
Rebecca Sandor
Jodie Maxim
Regina Ely
Katie Hardesty
Launa Jones
Meredith Koncsol
Susan Macmaster
Ebony Craft
Katie Vogt
Amy Galla
Amber Owens
Krista Usher

Pos
G
G
G
G
G
F
G
G/F
G
F
C
F

Ht
5-6
5-5
5-5
5-6
5-5
6-0
5-8
5-10
5-10
5-11
6-2
6-0

Yr
So
So
Jr
Fr
So
So
Jr
Fr
Jr
So
Fr
Fr

Hometown/High School
Avon Lake, OH/Avon Lake
Wareham, MA/Wareham
Bohemia, NY/Connetquot
Coshocton, OH/River View
Tiona, PA/Sheffleld
North Versailles, PA/Serra Catholic
Sault Ste. Marie, Ml/Sauit Area
Twinsburg, OH/R.B. Chamberlin
Girard, PA/GIrard
Erie, PA/Mercyhurst Prep
Morgantown, WV/Morgantown
Perryopolis, PA/Geibel Catholic

Head Coach: Jim Webb
Assistant Coaches: Rick Gudowski and Kristen Baginski

Saint Vincent College
1998-99 Bearcats Numerical Roster
No
12
21
30
31
32
33
35
42
44
51
52
53

Name
Aimee Sodenkamp
Nin Turcic
Kristin Davie
Jamie Hackel
Aimee Young
Tara Cochrane
Marcee Petrarca
Chrlstin Coleman
Kelly Morda
Becky Berrett
Theresa Dannhardt
Jenny Berrett

Pos
G
G
G
G
G
F/C
F
G
G
G
F
G/F

Ht
5-6
5-7
5-6
5-7
5-9
5-10
5-10
5-6
5-9
5-9
5-10
5-9

Yr
Fr
So
So
Jr
Jr
Jr
Sr
Fr
Fr
So
Jr
So

Hometown
St. Petersburg, FL
Brownsville, PA
Willard, NY
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Uniontown, PA
Cresson, PA
Gibsonia, PA
Ford City, PA
Invin, PA
Greensburg, PA
Irwin, PA

Head Coach: Kristin Zawacki
Assistant Coaches: Lisa Dorenkamp and Mark Hozak

La Roche College
1998-99 Lady RedHawks Numerical Roster
No
00
10
11
12
22
23
24
30
31
40
45
55

Name
Barbara Davis
Erin Havrilla
Kristy Hiben
Nikki Quader
Cathy Alton
Angela Scobbo
Danielle Pagley
Erica Swiatek
Michelle Eannace
Cristin Cousins
Tara Naberezny
Stephanie Pencak

Pos
F
F
G
G
G
G
G
F
G
F/C
C
F

Ht
5-10
5-8
5-4
5-5
5-3
5-3
5-2
5-10
5-7
5-10
6-1
5-10

Yr
So
So
Jr
Fr
So
Fr
Fr
Fr
Sr
So
Fr
So

Head Coach: One Gentile
Assistant Coaches: Deanna Marra and Janine Vecenie

Hometown/High School
Olmstead Falls, OH/Olmstead Falls
Pittsburgh, PA/VIncentlan
Pittsburgh, PA/Vincentian
Burgettstown, PA/Avella
Sherwood, MD/Sherwood
Pittsburgh, PA/VIncentlan
Ellwood City, PA/Ellwood City
Brunswick, OH/Padua Franciscan
Burgettstown, PA/Burgettstown
Kittanning, PA/KIttanIng
Pittsburgh, PA/Vincentian
Vandergrift, PA/Kiski Area

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