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6 $ PRINT: Sports Wednesday,Oct.24,2012 PINK: Cougars split weekend series Continued from Page 1 The Cougars came back and had two game points in the third game, but couldn’t pull it out. “We weren’t timid at all,” said sophomore Karlee Markham o f the late game pressure. “Kathie told us to swing away and I’m not disappointed at all in us because o f that.” The Riverhawks 6-foot 2-inch sophomore Kendahl Weiland was a major menace to the Cougars with her long frame and thunder ous left-handed kills. “She caused a lot o f dam age, didn’t she,” said Woods. “We don’t have any lefties on our team or staff, so it is really hard for us to practice against lefties.” Some o f the players agreed that facing lefties can be tough. “Lefties are hard to read,” said Taylor Copeland. “They have a really weird arm swing.” Even though the Cougars were swept, they took some good things from the match and are always looking forward. “We gave them a run for then- money,” continues Markham. “It was a solid match. It came down to the little things.” “It’s all about the next point,” continues Markham. “I f w e get that next point, w e get the momen tum.” Woods knows they are improv ing and is confident that they can pull out the needed victo ries to qualify for the NWAACC Championships. “W ednesday’s game against Chemeketa is crucial for us and we know it,” said Woods, “We will be ready.” . Sponsor Night - Clackamas sweeps SW Oregon, 3-0 C lackam as ju m p e d on Southwestern Oregon early in the first game and never let up in sweeping the Lakers three games to none in Friday’s match on Sponsor N ight The Cougars got hot when sophomore Taylor Copeland, started serving during a 4-4 tie. Clackamas reeled off nine straight points to take a command ing 13-4 lead. Two long rallies both went the Cougars way, the second giving them a 21-13 lead that took the steam out o f the Lakers attack. The Cougars went oh to win game one 25 to 16. “We served 100 percent as a team and that doesn’t happen very often so I am happy with the focus there,” said Woods. The Cougars kept the pressure on, jumping out to an 8-2 lead in the second game, forcing a Laker timeout. Clackamas built on its lead by rotating fresh bodies and getting solidly consistent play. The Cougars showed great court awareness by letting some balls go out that were very close to the line. Clackamas closed out the second set with a convincing 25 to 11 win. Southwestern Oregon CC put forth its best effort in the final game o f ttte match, but the Cougars pre vailed 25-22 to sweep the match. “We played well tonight,” said head coach Kathie Woods. “I felt Cope had a great game and was really wise in her set selection and plays. I was proud o f her.” Kiki Stonebraker led the Cougars with 20 kills in the two matches, while Julia Toscano added 18. Kaitlyn Douglass led the Cougars with 37 assists and Copeland added 31. Stonebraker also led Clackamas with 29 digs and Maeghan Angel had 27. Stonebraker, only a fresh man, has been a great all-around addition to the Cougars this sea son, as it is very uncommon to have the same player lead the team in kills and digs. “I’ve always loved playing defense,” said Stonebraker. “I’m just trying to step up my offensive game.” Above: The volleyball players are sportihgpink tie-dyes fo r ‘Diggin Pink’ as they cheer each other on during pre-game announcements. Left: The Cougars celebrate qfter winning a point, in thè match against Umpqua oh Saturday. You can see the emotion as the players on the bench applaud their teammates. C o u g a rs ’ lib e ro f r e e s up te a m m a te s fo r s u c c e s s Andrew Millbrooke Sports Editor I f you have attended a Clackamas Community College volleyball match this season it is impossible not to notice how loud the vol leyball players are on the court. It’s constant chatter throughout the match on both sides o f the court and celebrations after winning points are commonplace. It’s also hard not to notice the athletic woman playing for the Cougars with the brown ponytail th at is wearing the odd colored uniform and constantly talking fo her teammates, That woman is Maeghan Angel and she plays libe ro for the CCC Cougars. The libero position was added to thè game in 1999 to increase rally opportunities, as they can replace any player in the hack row and not count against substitutions. The libero, an Italian word meaning ‘free’, is usually foe best defensive player on foe team and a superior passer. Angel is perfectly suited to play libero, where she. is counted on to always be on foe move and talk ing, telling her teammates where to set up. “I’m foe kind o f person that wants to eat, breathe, and sleep volleyball,” said Angel through her raspy, hoarse voice. Angel stated it was common for her to have no voice or lose her voice because she is so vocal during games. “She is always on us for not talking,” said sophomore teammate Julia Toscano. i i I ’m th ekin d o f person that wants to eat, breathe and sleep volleyball,” Maeghan Angel CCC’s iibero “She’s foe go-getter on our team,” added freshman Kiki Stonebraker. “She’s foe one to pump you up.” “She is a standout libero,” said head coach Kathie Woods. “I am very proud o f what she does on foe court.” Angel’s constant talk on foe court, shouting instructions and positioning her players, makes her more like a quarterback or point guard. She even sounds like a quar terback when talking about playing foe game. “I primarily practice and special ize in the middle back,” said Angel, a sophomore from McMinnville, have frill view o f foe court and can see everything back there.” Angel is always diving on foe court and gets to balls that look impossible to retrieve. She is usu ally back up on her feet in foe ready position in foe blink o f an eye, ready to do it again. Angel leads foe Cougars with 686 digs bn foe season. The libero is in foe game most o f foe time, so Angel’s track and field background from high school cer tainly helps with her conditioning. “I ran both relays and did foe king and triple jumps,” said Angel o f her four-event high school sched ule. Angel also competed in foe open 400-meters when she would sit out one o f foe other events. “She’s always pushing us, even in. conditioning class,” said Stonebraker. “She is my workout partner and she does not let you give up. It’s a good quality.” Angel plans on attending a four- year university and continuing her volleyball career no matter where it takes her. “ It’s going to definitely depend on volleyball,” said Angel. “I’m willing to go anywhere to play, even if it means going across foe country.” Angel feels that with her connec tions arid foe improvements she’s made that she will find a place to continue her career. Woods is very impressed with Angel’s character. “I ’m very proud o f what she does in foe classroom and also foe typé o f person she is,’’-'said Woods. “She is a quality leader and helps this team grow.” Her teammates also had nothing but praise for her character. “Maeghan is such a great lead er,” said Toscano. “She’s always bringing us together.” “She is so much fun,” added Stonebraker. “We click well together and have great chemistry.” Angel was named Southern Region Defensive Flayer o f foe Week in early October, an honor voted on by the coaches.. .“I feel I ’ve improved since last year,”1 said Angel. “I’m stronger, my legs are stronger and I’m mov ing faster.” Toscano has noticed foe improvement too. “ She’s improved so much since last year,” said Toscano. “She’s worked really hard.” Wherever Angel decides to fin ish her athletic career, she will leave an impression with her play, her character and her voice. Wednesday, October 31st 6:30 - 8:00pm A fun and safe Trick or Treat alternative for the whole family! CANDY! GAMES! FUN! Drawings for • iPod Nano •iPod Shuffle • Blazer Tickets Drawings start at 7:30 PM Maeghan Angel (No. 2) celebrates with her teammates after the Cougars win a point against Umpqua CC on Saturday.
