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N ovember S ports 5, 2003 T he C lackamas P rint • 7 Volleyball wins Treasure Valley tournament Nic Dalzell SPORTS EDITOR Clackamas volleyball’continued their winning ways by placing first at the Treasure Valley Crossover Tournament in Ontario, Oregon. The Cougars only had eight players available for the weekend, but the girls pulled together to win the tourney. “Overall, there was not a strong pool of teams; we were picked to win and we did,” said Head Coach Kathie Woods. “Sometimes it’s hard to stay consistent when teams aren’t challenging you.” On Saturday, Nov. 1 the Cougars played two tournament games. They defeated Treasure Valley by scores of 30-13, 30-14 and 30-19. They went on to face Tacoma CC in the championship game. The Cougars defeated Tacoma by scores of 30-22, 27-30, 30-13 and 30-16. Clackamas also defeat ed Tacoma, Treasure Valley, Shoreline CC, and Blue Mountain CC the previous day during pool Play- y Tacoma placed second in/he tournament followed by Treasure Valley, Blue Mountain and Shoreline. From Clackamas, Lindsay Schiely and Tara Andrews were selected to the All Tournament Team. Schiely had 89 kills in 20 tournament games. Andrews had 52 digs in 20 tourna ment games. “We played really well together as a team,” said Woods. “We stayed intense and focused the entire tournament; I was really pleased with that.” On Oct. 29, the Cougars trav eled to Salem to play against Chemeketa CC. The Cougars out played Chemeketa and won by scores of 30-22, 26-30, 30-25, and 30-26. Ashley Cadotte had 17 kills, followed by Schiely with 13 kills. Justine Rhodes had eight kills. Andrews had 47 assists. “This was not that pretty of a match. It was a win, but neither team played well,” said Woods. The Cougars are ranked number one in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges’ (NWAA.CC) Coaches’ Poll. They are also in first place in the NWAACC Southern Region with a league record of 7-1. “What’s most important is that you are number one in league,” said Woods. “When you are ranked number one, people defi nitely want to upset you. Teams we have come across are out to get us; it has really helped us stay focused. We know that every match will be tough.” On Nov. 7 the Cougars will play their last home game of the year against Southwestern Oregon CC at 7 p.m. in the Clackamas gym. A victory in this game will guarantee Clackamas at least a share of the Southern Region championship. (RIGHT) Tara Andrews sets the ball. (BELOW) Becky Horn (6) and Justine Rhodes (9) get ready for action as Lindsay Schiely (8) goes in for the kill. The women are still ranked first in the NWAACC coaches’ poll. PHOTOS BY ROBB EGAN C lackamas P rin t Upcoming Sports: Cross Country: NWAACC Championship Nov. 8 in Spokane, WA Vollevball: Against Southwestern Nov.7 @ Home, 7 p.m. Soccer: Playoff game, opponent TBA Nov. 8 @ Home, 1 p.m. How far you go is entirely up to you. At DeVry University, our goal is to give you the skills, education and confidence you need to live up to your career potential. We offer Bachelor’s Degree programs on your terms. Classes are available days, nights, weekends and online at locations convenient to where you live orwoVk. Then add to your education with a Master’s Degree from our Keller Graduate School of Management. Where you are is a great place to start, butit’sonlythebeginning.\\ \ VWMs'A Portland 866-863-7810 DeVry k? 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The Clackamas women’s soccer Bottom line, [Smith] is finishing the team got two 3-goal games from opportunities that she has presented Stevie Smith this past week as the herself with.” Cougars swept Bellevue CC and With the two season-ending wins, Southwestern Oregon CC on the the Cougars have clinched second Cougars’ home turf. place in the Northwest Athletic “We had a solid game on Association of Community Colleges’ Wednesday [against Bellevue], but (NWAACC) Southwest Division and had probably our best effort of the sea await either North Idaho College or son on Friday [against SWOCC],” Edmonds CC in the playoffs. said Head Coach Tracy Nelson. That first playoff game will take “Everything came together on place Saturday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. on the Friday; we finally played how I want Cougars’ home field. Edmonds needs ed to see them play. It was a lot of fun to defeat Skagit Valley CC on to watch.” Wednesday to earn the right to take on Clackamas defeated Bellevue by a Clackamas Saturday. If Edmonds score of 4-2, getting a loses or ties hat trick from Smith Wednesday, North and a goal from Idaho will travel to "Everything Ashlee Strahan. The Oregon City to take came together on the Cougars Cougars beat The team is Southwestern Oregon on Friday; we hosting a “Meet the 4-1, getting another finally played hat trick from Smith Team” buffet din and a goal from ner at the Home how I wanted Megan Moore. Court restaurant in to see them Clackamas started Clackamas on both games strong, Wednesday play." taking 2-0 leads in evening, beginning each game and hang Tracy Nelson at 6 p.m. All play ing on for both victo ers and coaching Head Soccer Coach ries. staff will be on “Smith has excelled the past hand at the event to meet with fans week, taking her overall game to a and supporters of the program. new level,” said Nelson. “We have Home Court is located at 11358 several players who can score goals S.E. 82nd Avenue, near Clackamas on this team, but [Smith] has been Town Center. Frank Jordan NIC DELZELL C lackamas P rint Jayme Dodrill throws the ball in during Oct. 29 game against Bellevue. The Cougars won 4-2.
