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_______JI Sports TI he ClAckAMAs P rint WEdNEsdAy, N oveiyiòer 10, 1999 Cougars ready to face the rivals at home SALENA DE LA CRUZ Sports Co-Editor After a season of building strengths, Clackamas goes into the NWAACC (Northwest Athletics Association of Community Col leges) playoffs with an advantage; it’s in Cougar territory. Clackamas didn’t have any league games during the week. On Wed. Nov. 3 they had a bye day (also called a day off). During the bye day the girls participated in commu nity service at a local nursing home. The girls painted some of the older women’s fingernails. “I feel [community service] is an important part of our program,” said Kathie Woods, head coach. On Nov. 5-6, Clackamas played various schools at the Walla Walla Crossover in Walla Walla, Washing ton. Though the crossover didn’t have any real bearing on league standings, Clackamas made it to the crossover championships. Each team was separated into dif ferent pools. They had to win three of five games. Clackamas played the Yakima Valley Yaks and the Gray Har bor Chokers on Friday. Cougars clawed their way to the top. The final scores were: Yaks: 15-3,15-2, 15-2. Chokers: 15-3,15-4,15-9. With Clackamas’ win in the des ignated pool, they were able to move on to the bracket on Satur day that began from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Clackamas battled the Walla Walla Warriors and defeated them in three ofthe four games. The final scores were: 15-3,14-16,15-4,and 15-7. The Cougars blasted against the Chemeketa Storm, but was blown away in the attempt. The final scores were: 2-15,4-15,16-14, and 11-15. The loss against the Storm brought Clackamas into the conso lation round. They again had to face the Warriors, Winning with scores of 14-16,15-5, and 15-8. The Cougars then roared into the cross over championships where they were wounded against long-time rival Chemeketa. The final scores were 4-15,9-15, and 1-15. According to Woods the tour nament went well. “Friday was better than Saturday even though we played really weak teams. We played our best against Yakima,” said Woods. After eight hours of playing the team was exhausted. But it allowed the team to maintain and fight. “By then we were pretty much ex hausted. We stepped on the court Saturday morning at 8 a.m. We didn’t step off the court until 4 p.m. We played eight straight hours with eight girls,” said Woods. Even though the team was tired they were able to walk away with a good perception of strengths and weaknesses. Some players were honored as All Tournament players for the abilities portrayed during the tournament. Kimber York was recognized for her ability to push beyond her call of duty. Nikki Tilton had really good serves and a good defense. Jessica Rowley is the “go to” person and is always ready to take more swings. “We’ve been working on devel oping our fight and when you’re that tired; that’s all you’re going on is that fight and that adrenaline. It re ally pushed our buttons and showed us what we need to do to win and how hard we need to work,” added Woods. On Sat Nov. 13theCougarswillhost die NWAACC Playofls at 1 p.m. in the gym. Everyone is welcome to attend and show Cougar spirit. “The advantage is that it’s on our home court, but it’s only an advan tage if people show up,” said Woods. PHOTO COURTESY OF DICK CLOUSER Jessica Rowley was named one of the All-Tournament Players during the Walla Walla Crossover held Nov. 5-6 in Washington. Wagner honored for versatility on court JOHN THORBURN Editor-in-Chief ■ been used all over the court in ev ery position except setter. “Eryn has so much talent and she Eryn Wagner, a freshman from is a very intelligent player,” noted Redmond, Oregon was named Cou Woods. “She’s the type of player gar volleyball player of the week that picks up on things very quickly. for Nov. 1-6. I have confidence putting her any “Eryn was chosen player of the where on the floor.” week for th is par “It was a change ticular week be coming to cause of her play Clackamas after at the Walla Walla only being an Tournament last outside hitter in weekend,” said high school,” Head Coach said Wagner. “I Kathie Woods. had never “When you only played any other Eryn Wagner have eight players position before. Outside Hitter on your roster, as It feels good a coach, you have knowing that to have that one Kathie is confi player that you dant putting me can rely on to go in and fill in for in at any position.” somebody who’s having a bad This weekend, Wagner could play game. Eryn is that type of player. If a key role for the Cougars in their we didn’t have her, we wouldn’t be drive towards a Northwest Athletic the team that we are. We would be Association of Community Colleges weak instead of eight-strong.” [NWAACC] Tournament berth. On Wagner, a true outside hitter, has Saturday, Clackamas takes on It feels good knowing that Kathie is confi dent putting me in any position. Southwestern Oregon Community College [SWOCC] in a loser-out, winner-to-NWAACCs match at home. “SWOCC is a big and slow team,” said Woods, “But if Jessica [Rowley] or Dasha [Wakefield] have a tough time on the outside, we’ll look to Eiyn to step into that position. She can really pound the ball. Nikki [Tilton] has gotten a lot better in the middle and along with Shelly [Brannon]; we don’t need to put Eryn there very much anymore. Now we can look at subbing in Eryn into the position that she’s really the best at.” Two weeks ago, Wagner was looked at to play her #1 position as outside hitter when Rowley had to leave the Mt. Hood Classic to at tend a friend’s wedding. “My arm was a little more sore than usual,” noted Wagner. “I’m not used to getting that many attempts. It was pretty obvious by my stats that I was a little rusty on the outside. I want to practice more in that position so I can be more effective next season when Jessica is gone.” PHOTO COURTESY OF DICK CLOUSER Eryn Wagner earned Player of the Week from Nov. 1-6 for her ability to perform well under pressure during Cougar Play. Wagner is looked to when someone needs to be taken out of the game. She has the ability to play any key position on the court. Set your goals high. We'll help get you there. 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