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Sports Women hoopsters prepare By Kathie Nelson Staff Writer The women’s basketball team, last years League Champs, will face their first opponent Friday, Nov. 22 in a non-league game against North Idaho. They will also face Southern Alberta on Nov. 23 and 24 in Canada. “We’re starting out with three tough games,” said sixth year Head Coach Phil Garver. Clackamas beat Southern Alberta twice last year, but Garver noted both teams as being tough. “We have a lot of talent and depth on this team,” Garver said. “We’re really balanced out in every position.” Co-Captains Liz Troiano and Patty Mattis are expected to get a lot of playing time this season. Garver said the two sophomores show good leadership and dependability. Also returning are Laura Keshpaugh and members Puanani Lackland and Lisa Rezentes, who both transfer red from Hawaii last Spring term. Walk-on Angie Stein was also noted as being ä good asset to the team. Liz Troiano puts the ball in for two points in a pre-season practice. Photo by Dan Wheeler for season “The ability the girls show now could take them far. We should go a long way,” said Assistant Coach Jim Hill. Hill was ‘most valuable player’ for two years at the College and an “outstanding”player at Warner Pacific. Garver said, “He’s an outstanding con tribution to our team this year.” In preparation for this season, the team has had hard, fast practices. The practices usually last an hour and a half, the same length as a game. Garver said he doesn’t prepare his team against individual teams. “I make the girls practice our stuff. We play our game and the other teams play to us,” he said. He also stated that Mt. Hood and Chemeketa will be the comptetition this year. This year’s team goal is to at least win the league cham pionship and then to go on to the playoffs in Central Washington. Garver feels that if the team plays up to their potential and keeps a “positive mental attitude,” they should have no problem reaching it. “A positive mental attitude is something that I’ve learned is important in the past, and I hope to pass it on to others,” said Garver. “The girls that have played for me in the past realize the emphasis I put on (such an attitude).” Team Captain Troiano said Garver has influenced her and other players to realize that a positive attitude can really make a difference. Troiano also feels that team unity and student body support can con tribute a lot to the team. “We need support and enthusiasm from the crowd. It really makes you feel like a team and it can get you pumped,” she said. Both coaches feel that this year’s team should win the league championships and go on from there. Hill concluded by saying, “The girls are look ing strong, working hard and things re coming together. This should be a good season.” Intramural activities scheduled Flagfootball two points. Illegal use of the hands (us ing hands to the body and shoulders) is a penalty of 15 yards as is blocking the ball carrier (pushing ball carrier out of bounds). Stiff arming (using an arm to block defenders hand away from flag) is also a 15-yard penalty. The games are played on the soccer field. On Nov. 14, the Studs beat out the Dirty Dozen and will play Cabbage Down on Nov. 21. Also on Nov. 14, the Brew Crew defeated Anything Sounds Good and they will play the winner of that game on Nov. 21 in which the Tribesmen will play the No Pretenders Just Contenders. Since Clackamas doesn’t have, a football team, in terested students have learned to improvise with the next best thing: Intramural. Flag Foot ball. Kathie Woods is in charge of the program that has been running for several weeks. There are a total of eight teams in all and to date two have been eliminated in a playoff-type tournament. Flag football is a sport in which you wear sweats and tennis shoes instead of the traditional bulky protective pads and cleats. There is a minimum of seven players, though 10' is usually required. All games start at noon on The games are played in two the soccer field. The Cham halves, each twenty minutes running time and there is a five pionship game will be held on minute break between the Dec. 5 and the Championship halves. team will receive offical team To score, a touchdown jersies. It might not be a cham counts as six points, a conver pionship ring, but it’s a reward sion one point and a safety is none the less. November 19, 1985 Turkey Trot Since the time for turkeys is here, then it must be the time for Clackamas’ Annual Turkey Trot run. On Nov. 26 the annual 3.1 mile or 5K race will be run. It is a race run by predicting the amount of time it will take a runner to finish the race. Win ners will be chosen from those who came closest to their time and for those who run it in the least amount of time. The race is open to anyone and those interested should meet by the delivery driveway on the east side of Randall Hall at noon on Nov. 26. Prizes include turkeys, frozen pies and T-Shirts. The only fee is that con testants must donate a can of food that will go to the needy. Fun Run Wanna have a good time and get in shape while you do it? Well, today is the day for the Clackamas Fun Run. There is no entrance fee and T-Shirts are being offered for the winners of this 2.4 mile run. It is open for everyone and runners interested should meet on the bottom floor of Randall at noon today. Ski Club The season of snow and ice is now upon us, that means one thing- Skiing! The lifts are open and the weather is perfect for that downhill or cross country thrill. If you are interested, but don’t have the ’bucks’, this is the club for you. You will get discounts on the ever expen sive lift prices, equipment prices, clothes etc. The membership price is $10 and is open to students, staff and members of the community. On Dec. 13, Mt. Hood Meadows is providing a season opener for the club. There will be a bus leaving from Oregon City, the cost for the bus is $10, with a mandatory 35 peo ple riding. Also, for the day, lifts, lessons and rentals will be offered for $13. It is $6 for the lift alone. These fees must be paid before Dec. 2 to the A.S.G. During winter term, there will be classes offered for Downhill and Cross Country skiing. Nancy Mikleton is the instructor and coordinator of the PE Credit classes. Also, Dec. 4, Mt. Hood Meadows representatives will be coming to the College to give a presentation, show some films and answer any questions. For further information contact Nancy. Mikleton or Marc Essig, the Ski club’s Ad visor. Page 7