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2006-07 – Week 3                                                   Contact: Mark Fleming (610) 861-1472, (610) 390-7545 or (610) 758-8721

 

GREYHOUND TRACKS

 

Team Records as of September 10, 2005

                                      Overall  Commonwealth   MASCAC/MAC   Meets & Tournaments

Men’s Cross Country        0-0                                         0-0            2nd of 10 at Mule/Falcon Classic

Women’s Cross Country   0-0                                         0-0            1st of 13 at Mule/Falcon Classic

Field Hockey                    1-4              0-1                      0-3           

Football                            1-1                                         1-1           

Golf                                  0-0                                         0-0            3rd of 12 at Elizabethtown Fall Blue Jay Classic

Men’s Soccer                  1-5-1             0-0                      0-2           

Women’s Soccer               2-3              0-0                      1-2           

Women’s Tennis               2-1              2-1                      2-1           

Women’s Volleyball          8-4              0-1                      3-1           

 

GREYHOUND STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Female – Margo Kokolus (Sr., Orefield, PA/Parkland HS), tennis

Male – Tyler Hersch (So., Macungie, PA/Emmaus HS), football

Kevin McGorry (So., Whitehall, PA/Allentown Central Catholic HS), football

 

 

UPCOMING HOME EVENTS:

 

Tuesday, September 19th – Field Hockey vs. Delaware Valley College, 4:00 p.m.; Women’s Tennis vs. *Messiah

            College, 4:00 p.m.

 

Thursday, September 21st – Golf hosts annual Fall Invitational at Southmoore Golf Course, Bath, PA, 12:30 p.m.;

            Field Hockey vs. Cedar Crest College, 4:00 p.m.; Women’s Tennis vs. Philadelphia University, 4:00 p.m.

 

Tuesday, September 26th – Field Hockey vs. Kean University of New Jersey, 4:00 p.m.

 

Thursday, September 28th – Field Hockey vs. Philadelphia Biblical University, 4:00 p.m.; Women’s Tennis vs.

            East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 4:00 p.m.

 

*Conference opponent

 

 

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CALL THE GREYHOUND SPORTSLINE AT (610) 625-7865 or VISIT THE MORAVIAN COLLEGE WEBSITE AT WWW.MORAVIAN.EDU/ATHLETICS, UPDATED DAILY AT 8:00 A.M. and 1:00, 7:00 & 10:00 P.M.


Greyhound Weekly Update, September 18, 2006 (-2222-)

 

Football – 1-1 (MAC 1-1)

Last Week – Lost to King’s College, 28-23.  *MAC game

This Week – Sat., Sept. 23rd at *Juniata College, 1:30 p.m.  *MAC game

            The King’s College football team posted a 28-23 victory over Moravian College in Middle Atlantic Conference action at Rocco Calvo Field.

 

            Moravian opened the scoring on its first drive of the game as the Greyhounds took the opening kickoff and drove to the King’s 25-yard line where sophomore kicker Brian Reckenbeil (Branchburg, NJ/Somerville HS) connected on a career-long 42-yard field goal, giving the Greyhounds a 3-0 lead with 11:12 remaining in the first quarter.

 

            On the third play of King’s of the game, Moravian sophomore linebacker Kevin McGorry (Whitehall, PA/Allentown Central Catholic HS), making his first career start, intercepted a pass at the King’s 39-yard line and returned it to the 14-yard line.  The Greyhounds would pickup one first down but were held out of the end zone.  Reckenbeil would hit a 19-yard field goal attempt with 5:54 remaining in the first quarter to give the Greyhounds a 6-0 lead.

 

            Each team would move the ball on their next possession but each series would end in a punt.  The Monarchs took over on their own 25-yard line just before the first quarter ended and would drive 75 yards in 15 plays to take a 7-6 lead with 9:25 left in the first half.  In addition to the third-and-ten play for the touchdown, the Monarchs converted on a third-and-nine and a fourth-and-12 on the drive.

 

            The Greyhounds would take the lead right back, driving 74 yards in just five plays.  Junior quarterback Brad Swartz (Temple, PA/Muhlenberg HS) connected on a 33-yard touchdown pass to sophomore running back Tyler McCambridge (Northampton, PA/Allentown Central Catholic HS) for the score and Reckenbeil’s kick gave Moravian a 13-7 lead with 6:53 remaining in the second quarter.  During the drive, the Greyhounds faced a third-and-16 when Swartz found sophomore wide receiver Tyler Hersch (Macungie, PA/Emmaus HS) for a 45-yard reception.

 

            Each team would punt on its next series before King’s took over on its own 12-yard line with 3:40 remaining in the half.  The Monarchs would cover the 88 yards to the end zone in 12 plays to send the Monarchs to the locker room with a 14-13 lead.  King’s again converted two long third downs on the drive, one of seven yards and one of ten yards.

 

            To start the second half, each team had its first drive ended by an interception.  Moravian sophomore defensive back Carl Robinson (Boothwyn, PA/Garnet Valley HS) intercepted a pass near midfield to give the Greyhounds possession while King’s would intercept a Swartz pass to give the Monarchs back the ball near midfield.  On the second play of King’s drive, the Monarchs scored again to boost the lead to 21-13 with 9:12 remaining in the third quarter.

 

            Moravian would take possession on its own 18-yard line after the kickoff and drove into the red zone again.  For the second time in the game, King’s defense forced the Greyhounds drive to stall at the eight-yard line and to settle for a field goal.  Reckenbeil connected on a 25-yard try to cut King’s lead to 21-16 with 3:20 remaining in the third quarter.  The three field goals was a career high for Reckenbeil and raised his career total to 13 in just 11 games as Moravian’s kicker.

 

            The Greyhound defense would force King’s into a three-and-out on the ensuing drive; however, Moravian freshman Ryan Rempe (Dickson City, PA/Mid-Valley HS) fumbled the punt return when he was hit at the Moravian 47-yard line and King’s recovered it.  The Monarchs would drive the 47 yards to the end zone in ten plays for a 28-16 lead with 13:51 remaining in the game.  King’s converted on a third-and-ten and a third-and-eight on the drive.

 

            On the ensuing kickoff, Hersch fielded the kick at the Moravian eight-yard line and found a seam up the middle, returning the ball 92 yards for a touchdown.  Reckenbeil made the extra-point to pull the Greyhounds within 28-23 with 13:35 remaining in the game.  The kickoff return was Moravian’s second of the season over 70 yards and third 90-plus yard return for a touchdown since the 2002 season. 

 

Each team would punt on its next possession, and then both the Monarchs and Greyhounds turned the ball over on downs on their final possessions of the game.  King’s would kneel down three times to run out the clock.

 

            For the Greyhounds, Swartz completed five of 11 passes for 120 yards, an interception and a touchdown while sophomore Marc Braxmeier (Allentown, PA/Allentown Central Catholic HS) completed six of 13 passes for 94 yards in his first collegiate action.  Hersch caught three passes for 74 yards while senior wide receiver Shawn Martell (Bethlehem, PA/Bethlehem Catholic HS) had three receptions for 65 yards.  Martell is now 15th in school history with 65 receptions for 1,151 yards (14th all-time).  Junior tight end Kris Bisci (Easton, PA/Easton HS) caught two passes for 21 yards.  Sophomore running back Tyler de Rouen (West Milford, NJ/West Milford HS) led the Greyhound rushing attack with 26 yards on ten carries.

 

            McGrorry led the Moravian defense with 17 tackles, tied for the sixth highest single-game total in school history, with a forced fumble and an interception.  Senior linebacker Cliff Garr (Easton, PA/Notre Dame HS) added 12 tackles while freshman cornerback Brad Bodine (Mt. Bethel, PA/Bangor HS) had eight tackles, two pass break-ups and a forced fumble in hit first collegiate start.  Junior defensive back Zach Santiago (Bethlehem, PA/Bethlehem Catholic HS) added seven tackles, a tackle for loss and a pass break-up.


Greyhound Weekly Update, September 18, 2006 (-3333-)

 

Women’s Volleyball – 8-4 (Commonwealth Conference 0-1, MASCAC 3-1)

Last Week – Lost to *Elizabethtown College, 3-1; Defeated Muhlenberg College, 3-1, Defeated #FDU-Florham, 3-0.  *Commonwealth Conference match, #MASCAC match

This Week – Wed., Sept. 20th at *Messiah College, 7:00 p.m.; Fri., Sept. 22nd vs. $Neumann College, 3:00 p.m. & vs. $Ursinus College, 5:00 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 23rd vs. $The University of Scranton, 9:00 a.m.  *Commonwealth Conference match, #MASCAC match, $Elizabethtown College Blue Jay Tournament

 

            Moravian lost its 2006 Commonwealth Conference season opening match, falling to Elizabethtown College, 20-30, 34-32, 30-22, 30-21, in Johnston Hall. Junior middle hitter Jenna Wallace (Bethlehem, PA/Bethlehem Catholic HS) led the Greyhounds with 14 kills while senior outside hitter Kelly Bauer (Hellertown, PA/Notre Dame HS) contributed 13 kills, five digs and three service aces. Sophomore outside hitter Maria DeBonis (Nazareth, PA/Notre Dame HS) had 11 kills for Moravian while senior setter Valerie Korsak (Coplay, PA/Whitehall HS) had 41 assists, seven digs, six kills and four service aces. Junior outside hitter Rachel Radocha (Whitehall, PA/Whitehall HS) added seven kills, four service aces and two blocks while junior middle hitter Katherine Perkins (Lehighton, PA/Lehighton HS) had three blocks and two kills. Sophomore libero Stephanie Struble (Hampton, NJ/Voorhees HS) led the Greyhounds with nine digs.

 

            The Greyhounds won a pair of matches in a tri-match in Timothy Breidegam Fieldhouse, defeating rival Muhlenberg College, 30-26, 30-25, 27-30, 30-27 and defeating FDU-Florham, 30-26, 30-23, 30-23.  In the match against the Mules, DeBonis led the Greyhounds with 16 kills and eight digs while Bauer contributed 13 kills and four digs. Wallace had seven kills and a team high six blocks while Perkins added five blocks and a pair of kills. Korsak had 39 assists for the Greyhounds to go along with four kills, four blocks and four digs while Struble had team highs of 12 digs and four service aces. Radocha added eight kills and five digs in the win.

 

            Against FDU-Florham, DeBonis paced Moravian with 12 kills and five digs while Bauer had 11 kills and seven digs. Korsak ran the Greyhound offense with 41 assists and she added five kills while Wallace had eight kills. Perkins contributed three blocks and three kills while Radocha had five kills and two blocks. Struble led Moravian with 15 digs and she had a pair of service aces while junior defensive specialist Christa Burke (Center Valley, PA/Southern Lehigh HS) had three service aces. Senior defensive specialist Ashley Hugo (Bath, PA/Northampton HS) had seven digs for the Greyhounds while junior defensive specialist Elise Martin (Emmaus, PA/Emmaus HS) had six digs.

 

 

Men’s Cross Country – 0-0 (Commonwealth Conference 0-0, MASCAC 0-0)

Last Week – 2nd of 10 at Mule/Falcon Classic XC Invitational hosted by Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA

This Week – off

 

            The Greyhounds placed second at the Mule/Falcon Classic hosted at Cedar Crest College. Moravian had a team score of 76 points while DeSales University won the meet with 29 points. Senior Josh Hunter (Palmerton, PA/Palmerton HS) led Moravian with a fourth place finish on the 8,000-meter course in a time of 28:21.00. Junior Timothy Pagano (Cherry Hill, NJ/Cherry Hill West HS) was eighth of the 94 runners in a time of 29:04.20 while senior Anthony Sarno (Forked River, NJ/Lacey Township HS) finished 18th at 30:20.90. Sophomore Jeremiah Reinhart (Effort, PA/Pleasant Valley HS) was one spot back in 19th place in a time of 30:24.70 while freshman Steve DeFazio (Branchburg, NJ/Somerville HS) placed 28th in 31:05.80. Rounding out Moravian's runners were junior Daniel Adams (Delmar, NY) in 57th place in a time of 34:32.50, freshman Tim Betz (Havertown, PA) at 58th in 34:35.40, sophomore John McCullough (Levittown, PA/Conwell-Egan HS) placing 64th in a time of 35:01.80 and senior Eric Kratz in 77th place in 38:42.00.

 

 

Golf – 0-0 (MAC 0-0)

Last Week – off

This Week – Thurs., Sept. 21st hosts annual Moravian Fall Invitational at Southmoore Golf Course, 12:30 p.m.

 

            Moravian did not compete last week as the team prepares to hosts its annual fall tournament at Southmoore Golf Course in Bath on Thursday, September 21st.


Greyhound Weekly Update, September 18, 2006 (-4444-)

 

Women’s Soccer – 2-3 (Commonwealth Conference 0-0, MASCAC 1-1)

Last Week – Lost to #The University of Scranton, 3-1; Lost to #Wilkes University, 3-1. 

This Week – Wed., Sept. 20th at *Albright College, 5:00 p.m.; Fri., Sept. 22nd at *Widener University, 6:00 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 24th at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 3:00 p.m.  *Commonwealth Conference match

 

            Moravian dropped a 3-1 decision to The University of Scranton in non-conference action in a match played on a slick turf in the rain. The Royals jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the 41st minute and Scranton would extend the lead to 2-0 in the 49th minute. The Greyhounds would cut the score in half in the 51st minute when junior midfielder Jill Newswanger (Pine Grove, PA/Pine Grove HS) netted her first goal of the season as she tapped in a rebound off a shot by freshman forward Alessandra Valdetara (Butler, NJ/Butler HS). The Royals added an insurance goal in the 61st minute. Scranton had a 22-6 advantage in shots and a 6-3 edge in corner kicks. Moravian sophomore goalie Caitlin Corrigan (Perkasie, PA/Pennridge HS) made six saves.

 

            Moravian suffered its third straight loss, falling to Wilkes University, 3-1, in non-conference action.  The Colonels jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the 15th minute, and Wilkes scored again in the 32nd minute to extend the lead to 2-0. Wilkes would head into halftime with a 3-0 lead after a goal in the 42nd minute. Moravian's lone goal of the match came in the 63rd minute when Valdetara scored an unassisted goal. The Colonels had a 13-5 advantage in shots and a 4-1 edge in corner kicks. Corrigan had three saves.

 

 

 

Men’s Soccer – 1-5-1 (Commonwealth Conference 0-0, MASCAC 1-1)

Last Week – Lost to Gettysburg College, 2-0; Defeated #Delaware Valley College, 3-0; Lost to #Wilkes University, 3-1.  #MASCAC match

This Week – Wed., Sept. 20th at *Albright College, 5:00 p.m.; Fri., Sept. 22nd at *Widener University, 6:00 p.m.  *Commonwealth Conference match

 

            Moravian lost its 2006 home opener, falling to Gettysburg College, 2-0, in a non-conference match on the HUB Quad.  The Bullets took a 1-0 lead in the 43rd minute and they added another goal in the 64th minute.  Gettysburg had a 20-7 advantage in shots and a 12-2 advantage in corner kicks.  Moravian sophomore goalie Chris Nederostek (Lansdale, PA/Christopher Dock HS) made nine saves.

 

            The Greyhounds earned their win of the season, defeating Delaware Valley College, 3-0, in a non-conference match on the HUB Quad played in a steady rain. The Greyhounds scored the only goal they would need in the 31st minute when senior midfielder Brian Tarulli (Bear Creek, PA/James Coughlin HS) put home a crossing pass from senior midfielder Neil Unternahrer (East Stroudsburg, PA/Pocono Mountain HS). Moravian extended its lead to 2-0 in the 59th minute when junior midfielder Ryan Hess (Harleysville, PA/Souderton HS) connected on a penalty kick after a hand ball in the box by the Aggies. The penalty kick was Hess's second of the season and his third goal overall. The Greyhounds finished off the scoring in the 82nd minute when freshman defender Blake Ritchey (Harlesyville, PA/Souderton HS) scored his first collegiate goal with a sliding header off a corner kick by Unterahrer. Late in the match, Delaware Valley had a chance to score of a corner kick of its own but Moravian junior goalie Michael Peck (Nazareth, PA/Nazareth HS), making his first collegiate start in his first year as a member of the Greyhounds, stopped one shot, and Blake stopped another to preserve the shutout. Moravian had an 18-4 advantage in shots and a 12-2 edge in corner kicks. Peck had one save and the team had one in Peck's first collegiate shutout.

 

            Moravian dropped a non-conference match to Wilkes University, 3-1, on the HUB Quad. The Colonels jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead in the fourth minute. The Greyhounds would tie the match in the 34th minute. Ritchey dribble the ball down the left side and pass to Hess, who one-touched the ball in front of the goal where junior forward Chris Dello Buono (Oakland, NJ/Don Bosco Prep HS) put it into the back of the net. Wilkes would retake the lead in the 60th minute and the Colonels added an insurance goal two minutes late. Moravian had a 14-11 advantage in shots in the match while Wilkes head a 4-3 edge in corner kicks. Nederostek had two saves in the match.

 

 


Greyhound Weekly Update, September 18, 2006 (-5555-)

 

Field Hockey – 1-4 (Commonwealth Conference 0-1, MASCAC 0-3)

Last Week – Lost to *Susquehanna University, 2-1.  *Commonwealth Conference match

This Week – Tues., Sept. 19th vs. #Delaware Valley College, 4:00 p.m.; Thurs., Sept. 21st vs. Cedar Crest College, 4:00 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 23rd vs. *Juniata College, 1:00 p.m.  *Commonwealth Conference match, #MASCAC match

 

            Moravian lost its Commonwealth Conference season opening match at Susquehanna University, 2-1, in a match that started nearly and hour and a half late as Moravian was delayed in traffic. The Crusaders jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the 33rd minute and would extend the lead to 2-0 in the 62 minute. Moravian would cut the lead to 2-1 in the 68th minute when sophomore forward Nicole Maugle (Quakertown, PA/Quakertown HS) batted in a loose ball in front of the cage.  Susquehanna had a 15-8 advantage in shots and a 9-3 edge in penalty corners. Moravian senior goalie Amanda Gaun (Hatboro, PA/Hatboro-Horsham HS) had ten saves in the match

 

 

 

Women’s Tennis – 2-1 (Commonwealth Conference 2-1, MASCAC 2-1)

Last Week – Defeated *Lebanon Valley College, 8-1; Cabrini College match postponed; Lost to *Elizabethtown College, 6-3.  *Commonwealth Conference match

This Week – Tues., Sept. 19th vs. *Messiah College, 4:00 p.m.; Thurs., Sept. 21st vs. Philadelphia University. 4:00 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., Sept. 23rd & 24th at ITA Southeast Regional at The University of Mary Washington, TBA individuals only.  *Commonwealth Conference match

 

            Moravian improved to 2-0 both overall and in Commonwealth Conference action with an 8-1 victory over Lebanon Valley College at Hoffman Courts. The Greyhounds swept the doubles matches to start the contest with wins from the tandems of seniors Margo Kokolus (Orefield, PA/Parkland HS) and Courtney Hall (Denver, PA/Cocalico HS), junior Brittany Popaca (Lavallette, NJ/Point Pleasant Beach HS) and sophomore Mary Kate Kelly (Beach Haven, NJ/Southern Regional HS) and sophomore Dyana Swan (Branchburg, NJ/Somerville HS) and junior Jennel Yelito (Tamaqua, PA/Tamaqua HS). In singles action, Moravian won five of six matches in straight sets with victories by Kokolus, Popaca, Kelly, Yelito and junior Rebecca Angstadt (Hamburg, PA/Hamburg HS).

 

            Moravian had its non-conference match at Cabrini College postponed again due to weather. The contest, originally scheduled for September 5th and rescheduled for September 14th, has not been rescheduled at this time.

 

            Moravian dropped its first match of the season, falling to Elizabethtown College, 6-3, in Commonwealth Conference action. The match started over an hour late to let the courts dry from Friday's rain, and it ended up being finished indoors due to more rain. The Blue Jays led 2-1 after doubles action with Moravian's lone point coming from a win at first doubles by Hall and Kokolus. In singles action, the Greyhounds received just two more points on a three-set win by Kokolus and a straight sets triumph by Kelly. Popaca lost her singles match in three sets.

 

 

 

Women’s Cross Country – 0-0 (Commonwealth Conference 0-0, MASCAC 0-0)

Last Week – 1st of 13 at Mule/Falcon Classic XC Invitational hosted by Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA

This Week – off

 

            The Greyhounds won the Mule/Falcon Classic hosted by Cedar Crest College with a team score of 46 points. Moravian was 12 points ahead of runner-up DeSales University. Sophomore Kayla Teeling (Milford, NJ/Phillipsburg HS) paced Moravian on the 5,000-meter course, finishing second overall in a time of 20:51.40. Sophomore Lisa Stengel (Bethlehem, PA/Saucon Valley HS) was fourth of the 108 runners in 21:10.20 while sophomore Kellie Williams (Tafton, PA/Wallenpaupack HS) placed sixth in a time of 21:36.10. Junior Katie Pulizzano (Allentown, PA/William Allen HS) took 11th place for the Greyhounds in 22:09.50 while sophomore Naomie Kachel (Shillington, PA/Governor Mifflin HS) was 23rd in 22:44.70. Rounding out Moravian's runners were senior Jennifer Connolly (Weare, NJ/Manchester West HS) in 31st place in a time of 23:24.30 and junior Catelyn Savoth (Brielle, NJ/Manasquan HS) in 82nd place at 27:05.30.