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X country Continued from Page 15A Dame and Missouri with all that we’ve got,” Heinonen said. “Ob viously without Amy running, our chances of beating them are lessened.” Another question mark for the Ducks is the health of junior Katie Crabb, who pulled out of last week’s race because of a mild Achilles aggravation. Crabb par ticipated in modified workouts throughout the week and is ex pected to run today. “Katie felt much better toward the end of.this week,” Heinonen said. “This race is a very impor tant step for her. We would love for her to get a full race in, but our main priority is to get her ready for the Pre-NCAAs.” Heinonen expects freshman Tara Struyk, who finished third with a time of 17:36 last week, to have a strong performance. “Tara ran really well last week, but she needs better competition to bring out her best,” Heinonen said. Two-time All-American Joan na Deeter of Notre Dame is the fa vorite to win the individual title. She’ll have competition as the field of the runners is expected to produce fast times because of the unique course. “The course is a flat golf course that over the years has produced much quicker times,” Heinonen said. “Cross country courses can be anything and everything, and this one is very firm and flat, which should make for an excit ing race. “We’re going to go after the top schools and individuals and see what happens.” Sports briefs No. 9 Georgia Tech blisters Maryland’s top-rated de fense ATLANTA — Maryland al lowed only 10 points in its first three games. No. 9 Georgia Tech was hardly impressed. The Yellow Jackets scored two touchdowns against the nation’s top-rated scoring de fense before the game was sev en minutes old. When it was over, the combination of Joe Hamilton and Dez White had powered Tech to a 49-31 victo ry Thursday night. “We knew we could score,” said White, who caught five passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns. “There’s no ele ment of fear in our offense. We believe we can make plays against any defense.” With the stage all to himself in a nationally televised game, Hamilton bolstered his Heis man chances by throwing for 387 yards — equaling his ca reer high — and three touch downs. He also had a 41-yard scoring run for Tech (3-1, 1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference). “I can’t imagine a better col lege football player than Joe Hamilton,” Maryland coach Ron Vanderlinden said. “I can’t imagine a more complete player.” Hamilton, the nation’s top rated passer, threw his first two interceptions of the sea son, but more than compensat ed with touchdown passes of 80 and 29 yards to White and a 30-yarder to Kerry Watkins. “We have a mentality that every time we touch the ball, we’re going to get it into the end zone,” said Hamilton, who has completed 71 percent of his passes for 1,074 yards and 10 TDs. “Whatever ap proach I can take ... I’m going to do it.” The Associated Press Yoo Know You Want One* Mountain, Hybrid, BMX Fenders • Racks • Locks • Lights Messenger Bags Great Bikes, Great Service! 1330 WILLAMETTE 687-0288 -m In the Fifthpearl Building 207 E. 5th Avenue OPEN 7 DAYS Free Parking Hi'/nti • $2 GAMES & $1 SHOES 10pm to 1am • $2 cover @ door • must be 21, ID required! • Food & Beverage Specials • • Check out the new game room! • no cover charge with this ad! 1170 Hwy. 99 @ the Gilbert Center ph. 688-8900 7 this Saturday, 9:00 pm EMU Ballroom admission only $3.00 007435 We’re talkin’ DISCO, baby!
