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TI h E CI ac I í AMAS P rínt Wednesday. Cougars roll, reload for Classic "We really picked things up in that match. Not only was our serving and hitting strong, our passing was Welcome back, Cougars. a lot better than we have seen in a After weeks of trying to find its long time." own identity, the Clackamas volley Clackamas entered the contest ball team looks to be back on track. riding the high of coming off its best The Cougars [9-1, 31-3] hosted match of the year against Linn- Mt. Hood Community College in Benton, according to Coach Woods. what was believed to be a show The Cougars traveled to Albany down between the #2 and #3 teams a week ago to take on the strug in the Southern Region. gling, but stingy, Roadrunners. The visiting Saints [6-4] had "Uns is the best match we have been on fire recently, according to played all year," noted Woods. "Of Clackamas Head Coach Kathie fensively we played very aggressive Woods. and hit the ball well. It was the first "Mt. Hood had really been play time in a long time that anybody's ing tough heading into the game really seen the Cougar attack." on Friday," said Coach Woods. Clackamas was led by a balanced The underdog Saints, attack of hitters and dig however, looked slow and gers in the 15-5, 15-6, under-manned against the 15-0 win. Cougars as Clackamas Sophomore Michelle jumped out quickly to win The. best . . McKinney recorded a 61 the first game 15-5. scfttfoZs/'' ' percent hitting efficiency Mt. Hood rebounded in with 11 kills while York the second game and had 26 assists. caused the Cougars to best ■ "Everybody, I think, make some errors. was pleased with that players "In the middle of the game," added Woods. match," noted Woods, "our are at this "It's the first time in a serving really picked up tournament while we have left the when it got tough." court really feeling like Clackamas went on to winners." victory in the match — Now the Cougars have winning the next two their work cut out for games 15-11, 15-13. them. Kathie Sophomore Amy Clackamas enjoys a Woods Kraljev had an outstanding league bye this week but Head match recording 10 kills, prepares to compete in Coach eight digs and two service the renowned Mt. Hood aces while Freshman Jes Halloween Classic. sica Rowley, a player that The two-day-long tour has come on strong in recent weeks, nament this Friday and Saturday continued her tear with six kills and showcases the top teams in the 15 digs. Northwest and looks to be a preview Freshman setter Kimber York of next month's Northwest Athletic A u , u JOHN THORBURN / Clackamas Print Freshman Anita Johnson elevates for the tip. Johnson, one of the Cougars' steadiest hitters, had had 17 assists with nine digs. Association of Community Colleges seven kills against Mt. Hood on Friday. "We played very aggressive [NWAACC] championship tourna against Mt. Hood," said Woods. ment. "This is a big tournament in terms action, according to Woods. "We plan to carry on that tradi of recruiting," noted Woods. "The "We need to refocus and regroup. tion," noted Woods. "Fans will just best schools and the best players are We're not focused right now. We have to come see us play early Sat at this tournament so a ton of re need to get ready for the rest of the urday morning to find out what cruiters from four-year schools season." we're going to do." come to watch. Since it falls over the Hallow Last year, Clackamas sported "We're anxious to look at een weekend, tradition remains cotton tails and bunny ears as their Pierce because we haven't seen that teams dress in costume for fearless coach led the way as the them play yet and we'd like to see part of the day on Saturday. Energizer Bunny. more of Spokane and Chemeketa, as well." Chemeketa holds a 2-0 record against the Cougars so far this sea son while Spokane is 1-2 against Clackamas. Pierce is the only team that has defeated Chemeketa [33- 2] twice. For Sale: '87 Red VW Jetta, For Sale: Brother Word "If you go and watch this tourna Processor Model WP-3410. tinted windows. NEW clutch, ment," added Woods, "you'll see a flywheel, transmission, alternator Separate monitor, manual, disk lot of teams using different strate and battery. 177K miles. $4000 and ribbons. $120 or best offer. gies. Everybody is still learning how OBO. Leave message @271- Msg. 515-3697. to match up against each other be 0615. cause almost every team this week end will be in the NWAACC tour For Sale: '92 Chevy Camaro RS, AdvERTiSE ÍN nament too. There will be some in teal. Excellent condition, consistencies as teams try new t I je CI ac I< amas P rint LOADED. A.C., cruise, T-tops, things. 10-disc CD changer, tape deck, CI assí F íec I s "The interesting thing is that AM/FM, alarm, good tires, this tournament usually has the Free to students, faculty and staff!!! power windows, 1 owner. 132K best teams in it and very rarely All other classifieds must be paid in miles. $7200 OBO. Leave will the winner of this tourna advance at the rate of $2 for the first message @ 657-7650. 15 words and .15 cents per word ment go on to win the NWAACC JOHN THORBURN / Clackamas Print thereafter per issue. tournament." Sophomore Michelle McKinney led the Cougars against Linn- For Sale: '85 Nissan Sentra, The Cougars are facing a tough Benton last week with a 61 percent hitting efficiency and 11 kills. 75,000 miles. $1500 or best week of practice for disciplinary offer. 655-2756. JOHN THORBURN Sports Editor 5J
