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PRINT: Sports Ç 45» Wednesday, O ct 10,2012 ....................... 11 z Pioneers fall to Generals before battle with Lions Get motivated BODY <HALLEN6E Brittany Belt Assoc Copy Editor ' People often say that • • •, motivation doesn ’t last. ’ Well, neither does hathrng ”" Thats why we recommend it daily” -ZigZiglar Anyone else aspire for their body to be more, fit, healthy, ‘ strong or appealing to the eye? Good health and exercise • . important. Who cares what the reason is, as long as you just do it. Don’t worry; 1 haven’t for* - gotten that I’m talking to a bunch o f college students of" varied majors, age and lifestyle. I’ll start slow and simple. I would suggest starting off ' by evaluating your physical life. Do you work out at home, have a gym membershipOr go on morning walks or jogs? Do you have any physical restric tions or limitations? What is available to you? Do you even ’ . know what your college cam pus has to offer ? You can choose from a wide variety of physical education classes offered at Clackamas Community College and earn h credit from them towards your degree. These classes include cross training, martial arts, yoga, rock climbing and varied ; level sports. Health and Physical Education 295 is an all inclu sive class. The course fulfills all of the PE credits needed fo r. most two-year degrees at CCC. Randall Half at the Oregon City campus, includes a gym nasium, weight room, athletic training room, wrestling room and dance room . T h ese facili- ’ ties are available to you as a ’ student. There are also baseball, softball, soccer and football fields, tennis courts, a track, and a walking path circling the , campus. How can Clackamas’ • amenities help accommodate your needs? You should ask yourself , what’s in it for you, if you decide to exercise. For those of you who feel tired and slug gish all day, it has been proven that physical activity can help rejuvenate your body and make you feel awake. . I know some people worry that they can’t take time away from their studies to get in shape. The reality is that the / benefits may be worth the risk when your mind is fueled with energy and blood flow to keep , you focused. Some schools have students . g who struggle in areas such as ’ math and reading go to the gym , first, in an attempt to jump-start their brains. It is proven that 30 minutes on the treadmill cansj make you up to 10 percent bet- . ter at problem solving. f Regular workouts can j improve attention span, mem ory and learning. They can also reduce stress and the effects o f * attention-deficit hyperactivity , disorder. When looking ahead, ’ it’s good to know that exercise can even delay the cogprfne decline in old age. Thinking about your health and body is the first step. The second step is to take action, but the third and most impor tant step is to keep doing i t Find a time and routine that j works for you and commit to it. Now that you have some info and advice, it’s up to you to start making a difference in your body. Please check hack each week for more support, tips and information. Body Challenge invites ft. you to join us in our weekly challenge and bonus challenge. Share your successes and »; journey with us via Facebook ' (theclackamasprint) or Twitter y (@clackamasprint) using the hashtag #bodychallenge. Steven Weldon Copy Editor Variety is the spice o f life, consistency is the solid base. For the Oregon City High School Pioneers football team, their variety needs to gain more con sistency. After starting out the season 3-1, including a dominant win over Lakeridge and a nail- biting two-point victory over David Douglas, the Pioneers have slipped into a two-game losing streak on the heels of their matchup against their bitter rival, the West Linn Lions. Friday, Oct. 5 the Pioneers made a visit to Lincoln High School’s field to face the Grant Generals. What looked like an even game on paper and in the first quarter, turned into a mistake-fest for the Pioneers. Quarterback Jon Hall tossed four total interceptions, includ ing two that were returned for Grant touchdowns. Detroit Lions defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh, alumni of Grant sitting on a bye week in NFL action, was in attendance to watch his Generals complete a 49-34 victory over Oregon City. Running back M itchell Thompson continued his season- long excellence with a 187-yard, three-touchdown performance. Thompson is currently flying under the Thomas Tyner-ruled coverage, as his season statistics put him as the fourth-most yard gainer on the ground, and fifth- most touchdowns of all Oregon state high school football players this year. “The season so far has been an up-arid-down season. Right now we’re striving to be more consistent as a football team,” Pioneers head coach Kevin Strasser said. “We do a lot of things really well, and a lot of things really average.” Strasser and his team will have to pick up their game quickly, as they face a West Linn team looking to rebound from a tight loss to the Clackamas Cavaliers. The Cavaliers used running back Dan Sherrell to pound it down the throat o f the Lions, scoring six touchdowns Poll: favorite fall sports ÍÍ No. 4 from Grant High School Bryant Peek Jr. drives the ball past Oregon City players during the Friday, Oct. 5 night game. on 261 yards. West Linn (2-4) also start ed promising, with wins over Grants Pass High School and Barlow High School, but they also have faded down the stretch run, losing their last three games. A statement game against their cross-bridge rival could turn their season around. The Oregon City Bridge reopens on Oct. 15, and while the old tradition o f Oregon City students walking over the bridge to West Linn cannot take place, bragging rights will certainly be on the line in the 92nd playing of the game. The Lions host the Pioneers at West Linn High School on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. A th le te s ©f th e w eek These athletes were chosen by the C lackam as P rint foi their accom plish m ents on the 2012 season. I like the Texans, Houston Texans.” “I ’ve already been to a Oregon Ducks game. “I ’m gonna be watching football on TV. Macghan \iigcl Sophomore MeMinm file H.S. ( urrenrlv leads team in digs with 566 on season Joe Baker on the right I like M M A, and I think CCC has an excellent sports program, and I would definitely like to see them sueceed at their endeavors. ” tnut 5 m\ m ag. Pm up in your fate and loud. I want to get my team going. Vm constantly trying to pump people up. " ’ million connections. I am confident that / will t somewhere." Travis Swanson on the left I love basket ball.” “I ’m a huge Laker fan- hooked on Kobe. ” Kalle Dappert on the right #bodychallenge Body Challenge of the Week Evaluate your personal physical fitness. What can you do to get in better shape? Bonus Challenge Pick a parking spot that is not right next to your class, and then walk from class to class instead of driving around campus. “My favorite fa ll sport is soccer. I played soccer fo r 12 years.n — Cody Britt “I think Clackamas should get a female lacrosse team. Seriously, they run around and beat each other up with hockey sticks. I t’s awesome. ” —Abe Fouhy - Badane Sul te«sa '/ Year: Freshman Centennial H.S. 8K P.R.i25:30.63 H ^ H ' I U H - H i HHW ‘Training is going good, Pm ready fo r the next race.” ■SSI
