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Long’s ‘switch’proues favorable CONCENTRATION—Long hones the skills that have made him one of the top community college players in the state. By Brian Rood Of The Print When David Long entered high school he was faced with a decision that more than one high school athlete has had to face: he was forced to choose between two sports that fell in the same season. In Long’s case, the dilemma involved baseball and tennis, both spring sports. Needless to say to those who know anything about CCC athletics, David Long’s choice was tennis. was that his father was the ten nis coach at Lake Oswego High where Long attended. Long is quick to point out, however, that even though his father was the coach, he left the decision totally up to Long. “My dad left the choice up to me but he was probably the main reason I decided to play tennis instead of baseball.” He added, “I am glad I made the choice.” th with an actual cash scholar ship that amounted to anything, which eventually led the tall, slender redhead to CCC. After coming to CCC last season and playing consistently at the number two and three positions in singles, as well as manning one of the spots on the first doubles team with Tim Qualls, Long helped his team vjin the OCCAA league crown, the state tournament, the regional championship and a trip to the nationals in Waco, Texas. It was not exactly a “piece of cake” for Long in the early stages of his tennis career at Oswego, playing Although at this point in his Lake life, Long has no reservations anywhere from fourth to sixth about his opting to pursue ten- * man. “Most of the guys were Although this year’s squad nis rather than baseball, he still stronger than I was then,” said will be without the likes of Tim holds some fond memories of Long. “But it was good having Qualls and Steve Anast, Long the other sport and said, “It to fight my way up.” is confident that the team will By the time Long had be able to capture the OCCAA was tough giving up baseball at that time.” Added Long. reached his junior year he had title once again. After that, “Baseball was always the sport shot up to his current height of Long considers the regionals a II guess tennis was something 6’3,” which gives him an ex “dog fight,” and sees Treasure different at that time and that cellent advantage on the court Valley as the most formidable as far as getting to balls and opponent. appealed to me.” One of the key factors in reaching the high lobs. During his junior season, Individually, Long has set Long’s decision to play tennis Long played up and down some goals for himself which between numbers one through include winning the state in four. By the time he was a dividual title and gaining a senior he was playing con national berth at the regionals. sistently at the number one slot “My ultimate goal is to win the These specials are for and, eyed the possibility of nationals,” Long said, adding, you only. Please show gaining a collegiate scholar “A more realistic goal would be copy of this ad and your ship. 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Said Long of yen another tough decision, “11 does not mean 1 will be giving] up tennis completely. 1 jusl want my wife to have hen studies out of the way.” Added Long, “I will probably sit out of. school for two years and worl and play tennis on a mora recreational basis.” Eventually, Long would lika to return to school, in two years if things go according to,, schedule, and finish a degree in business and also return to tha collegiate tennis world. It may] be a tough road to hoe] especially for young newlyweds, but at present] David Long will be a force tol reckon with during the 198(1 community college tennis] season, and will be a player to] look for when the trips to the! national tournament are being! fought for. Sports Shorts more interest.” Taylor added, “We just want to find out how much interest.” If you are interested in playing on the team and you are unable to attend *the meeting, you may contact Rich Rich Taylor, who will be Taylor at ext. 298 or in the organizing the initial stages of men’s cage room, or Debbie the team, said, “There has Baker at ext. 245. been interest in the past to start Golf a women’s soccer team, but The CCC golf team opened this year there seems to be For any women interested in participating on a CCC women’s soccer team, there will be an informational meeting Thursday, April 15, in the CCC weight room at 12 noon. their 1980 season by com] peting in the Mt. Hood ini vitational held at the Greshan] Golf Club last Wednesday. The CCC golfers managed a sixth out of the nine schools that were represented. Dan Hixson was the lo\l scorer for the Cougs shooting a 78. Randy Reid had an 8(1 while Bernie Pliska and Brad Whitworth shot 84 and 91 respectively. 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