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Bus (Contin ued from Page 5B) On the final night of the trip, the team got together at the hotel in Chico for a Halloween party Most of the players had brought costumes from home, managing to conceal them for the first three days Mo Sullivan won the prize for the best cos tume — she was Miss Piggy Some of the other impressive outfits included an Oreo cookie. system to go. come back, and play four games in between But that's what we re here for — so that’s what we have to do.” "When ever I had time to do homework,” said Headington, "I was dead tired or with friends and family It will definitely catch up with me, because I always have to make up tests By the time the teacher gives me a The bus ride was now a quiet one This was a tired team Sievert and Jennifer Silva talked some strategy, but very few others had the energy to do anything They just sat in silent thought "Going back to Eugene is a big letdown for us after being in California with all our family and friends,” says Headington never gotten a speeding ticket while driving a bus. You guessed it — he opened his mouth one trip too soon Ap parently, the bus had a faulty speedometer and Green was ticketed for going 70 m p tv, which was less than he had been doing for most of the trip anyway f "It's just like a big family,” says Theiler. "Everyone's got ten really close. There’s just a special feeling you get when you get close to people ” "I really like them,” adds Plantz. "It's the best group I've ever coached.” And that includes Lona. 1 Maureen Sullivan Emerald photo made up of three players, and a mummified field hockey player One costume that didn’t get any raves was that of Plante Her Broom Hilda disguise unan imously captured the Worst Costume Award and she was promptly squirted with water, courtesy of Berry After three days on the road, any team would have trouble getting both physically and mentally ready for another game And the Ducks were no ticeably tired against Chico State the next afternoon It may not be of much consequence during a game, but road trip exhaustion gets to be a problem when it starts affecting their school lives "You miss a lot of school." says Berry "It's tiring on your make-up, I’m going to be gone again I hope I finish up with all my units, but I d rather just play hockey the whole time and not have to go to school '* The Ducks defeated Chico State to send everyone home on a happy note ’ Well, we re tired today," said Andi Casella, "but we won for Lona " Lona who9 Lona Whipett, the team's mascot from the planet Krona Lona, a doll dressed in the la test flea market fashions." was first introduced to members of the team by Casella and Sieved "She s got the measurements of a two-by-four, but she's more flexible," notes Sieved Lona has yet to miss an Oregon road trip "The time I got to share with them didn't seem long enough " But after a good meal, the team was back in high spirits TheJer was dancing again — this time with Lona "If we win," says Berry, "everyone's excited (coming back), but even if we lose, we still have fun." Singing, danc ing, screaming, and yelling continued into the night "Why don't you guys shut up for a while?" cracked Plantz The team reacted in total shock — for about five seconds, and then it was back to the singing and dancing The faithful bus driver capped off the trip in grand fashion He had said earlier that he had PICK A X-C PACKAGE! 10% OFF Now at Berg's Cross-Country shop you can choose the gear you want and save 10%' Any ski, any boot, any poles, plus mounting and pin bindings — mix and match the models you want and save 10% on the whole package now' SPECIAL SKI PACKAGES, TOO! ■r i>. DOWNHILl • CROSS COUNTRY I IlM. I .teimi1 Si i imn llthf.Mill turn liH t i «I Now Berg s also offers special savings on 3 of our most popular cross-country ski packages — your choice $139 $159. $179 Here s an example Karhu S Ski Telemark Boot Poles Pin bindings Mounting Reg. Price Special ~ Price 86.00 50.00 12.95 11.00 7.50 S167.45 139 OO Your Ski Headquarters for 20 Years Do You Know How to Protect Yourself? I'll is book now available at Lazar’s Bazar Bongs & Pipes 10% off 1036 Willamette 687-9766, 687-0139 Cafeteria Hot Soup (small .75, large 1.00) & Chili (small .90, large 1.20) f NEXT TIME USE ODE CLASSIFIEDS RIDES & RIDERS
