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2005-06 – Week 31                                           Contact: Mark Fleming (610) 861-1472, (610) 390-7545 or (610) 758-8721

 

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Team Records as of April 16, 2006

                                      Overall  Commonwealth   MASCAC/MAC   Meets & Tournaments

Baseball                           5-22            1-14                    2-15          

Golf                                  2-0                                         1-0            9th of 15 at Mid-Atlantic Regional Invitational

Men’s Lacrosse                4-8                                         2-4           

Women’s Lacrosse           1-10                                        0-6           

Softball                            24-4             7-1                     13-1          

Men’s Tennis                    4-9              2-4                      3-7           

Men’s Track & Field        0-0                                         0-0            1st of 13 at Ursinus Grizzly Invitational

Women’s Track & Field   0-0                                         0-0            4th of 13 at Ursinus Grizzly Invitational

 

 

GREYHOUND STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Female – Erin Recker (Jr., Catasauqua, PA/Catasauqua HS), track & field

Male – T.J. Hirsch (Jr., Putnum Valley, NY/Walter Panas HS), lacrosse

Nathaniel Dutile (Plymouth, ME/Nokomis HS), track & field

 

 

UPCOMING HOME EVENTS:

 

Monday, April 17th – Baseball vs. Wilkes University, 3:30 p.m.

 

Tuesday, April 18th – Men’s Lacrosse vs. *Drew University, 4:00 p.m.

 

Wednesday, April 19th – Baseball vs. Delaware Valley College, 3:30 p.m.

 

Thursday, April 20th – Softball vs. William Paterson (NJ) University (DH), 3:00 p.m.; Baseball vs. *Messiah College,

            3:00 p.m.

 

Saturday, April 22nd – Men’s Tennis vs. King’s College, 1:00 p.m.

 

Sunday, April 23rd – Softball vs. Franklin & Marshall College (DH), 1:00 p.m.

 

*Conference opponent

 

 

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Greyhound Weekly Update, April 17, 2006 (-2222-)

 

Softball – 24-4 (Commonwealth Conference 7-1, MASCAC 13-1)

Last Week – Defeated #Drew University, 2-1 & 9-4; *Albright College postponed to April 27th.  *Commonwealth Conference game, #MASCAC game

This Week – Thurs., Apr. 20th vs. William Paterson (NJ) University (DH), 3:00 p.m.; Sat., Apr. 22nd at *Elizabethtown College (DH), 1:00 p.m.; Sun., Apr. 23rd vs. Franklin & Marshall College (DH), 1:00 p.m. *Commonwealth Conference game

 

            Moravian swept its ninth doubleheader of the season, defeating Drew University, 2-1 and 9-4, in a non-conference doubleheader.  The twinbill was added to the schedule just 26 hours before the first pitch as the Greyhounds had an open date due to another opponent needing to make up conference games. Drew jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning of the first game when a run scored on a wild pitch by Moravian freshman starter Katie Agnew (Doylestown, PA/Lansdale Catholic HS).  The Greyhounds would tie the game in the top of the third inning on a two-out, RBI single by junior outfielder Justina Black (Orefield, PA/Parkland HS) that pushed sophomore second baseman Beth Paly (Whitehall, PA/Whitehall HS) across the plate. Paly had doubled with two outs to start the rally.  Moravian would score the winning run in the top of the fourth inning while sophomore third baseman Kelly Santry (Hatboro, PA/Upper Moreland HS) scored on a wild pitch. Santry had singled to lead off the inning and moved around the bases on sacrifice bunts by junior catcher Danielle Carrione (Bloomfield, NJ/Mt. St. Dominic HS) and sophomore outfielder Megan Ritchey (Boyertown, PA/Boyertown HS). The Greyhounds had eight hits in the game with two each by Black and junior first baseman Lauren Homa (Chalfont, PA/Central Bucks West HS).  Agnew improved to 2-0 in the circle for the Greyhounds, allowing a run on four hits and three walks with three strikeouts in four innings of action. Senior pitcher Meagan Hennessy (Freehold, NJ/Freehold Township HS) came into work the final three innings for her third save of the season, allowing just a walk and striking out three batters.

 

            Moravian took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning of the second game when freshman outfielder Erica Klepeisz (Nazareth, PA/Nazareth HS) singled to lead off the game and eventually scored on a wild pitch. The Greyhounds would extend the lead to 2-0 in the top of the second inning when freshman outfielder Deanna Mangieri (Pleasantville, NY/Byram Hills HS) scored on a Ranger error after reaching base on an infield single. Drew would tie the game in the bottom of the second inning on a sacrifice fly and a Moravian error. The Greyhounds would take the lead right back in the top of the third inning on a two-run home run by senior designated player Richelle McWilliams (Riegelsville, PA/Easton HS). The homer was McWilliams' fifth of the season and the 20th of her career, making McWilliams the second player in school history to hit at least 20 career homers. Paly also scored on the home run after drawing a walk to lead off the inning. The Greyhounds scored three times in the top of the fourth inning o extend their lead to 7-2. Black drove in Klepeisz and freshman shortstop with a two-RBI triple. McWilliams followed with an RBI single to score Black. The Rangers got two runs back in the bottom of the fifth inning before Moravian added two insurance runs in the top of the seventh inning. McWilliams led off the inning with a single and scored on a wild pitch. Klepeisz would add an RBI single to score Homa. The Greyhounds finished the game with 13 hits including a four-for-four performance by McWilliams. Klepeisz, Black and Mangieri each had two hits as well while Drew pounded out nine hits. Moravian freshman pitcher Kristie Pellicani (Sparta, NJ/Sparta HS) improved to 8-1 in the circle with the win. She allowed four runs, only three earned, on six hits and a walk in four-plus innings of action. Pellicani also struck out four batters. Hennessy came in for her second save of the doubleheader and the tenth of her career, allowing three hits and striking out five batters in three innings.

 

            Moravian's Commonwealth Conference doubleheader at Albright College for Friday, April 14th has been postponed due to weather and field conditions. It has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 27th at 3:00 p.m. in Reading.

 

 

Men’s Tennis – 4-9 (Commonwealth Conference 2-4, MASCAC 3-7)

Last Week – Lost to *Lebanon Valley College, 6-1.  *Commonwealth Conference match

This Week –Sat., Apr. 22nd vs. #King’s College, 1:00 p.m.  #MASCAC match

 

            Moravian closed out the 2006 Commonwealth Conference season with a 6-1 loss to Lebanon Valley College in a match that decided the final team for the four-team Commonwealth Conference Tournament that begins next week. The Greyhounds lone point came from a straight sets singles win by freshman Keith Feinman (Haddonfield, NJ/Haddonfield HS) at fourth singles. Junior Scott Shelbo (Bethlehem, PA/Freedom HS) and senior Sean Lynch (West Chester, PA/Henderson HS) each won a set in their singles match for Moravian but we unable to win, both falling in three sets.

 


Greyhound Weekly Update, April 17, 2006 (-3333-)

 

Men’s Lacrosse – 4-8 (MASCAC 2-4)

Last Week – Defeated *DeSales University, 11-4; Defeated Alvernia College, 12-2.  *Middle Atlantic Conference match

This Week – Tues., Apr. 18th vs. *Drew University on HUB Quad, 4:00 p.m.; Sat., Apr. 22nd at *Messiah College, 2:00 p.m.  *Middle Atlantic Conference match

 

            Moravian won its second straight Middle Atlantic Conference match, defeating DeSales University, 11-4, on the HUB Quad. Moravian jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead and led 2-1 at the end of the first quarter. The Greyhounds would score the only goals of the second quarter to head into the intermission with a 4-1 lead. Moravian added two more goals in the third quarter and led 6-2 after 45 minutes. The Greyhounds had a 39-23 advantage in shots, a 36-29 edge in ground balls and won 16 of 18 face-offs in the match. Freshman attack Christopher Danni (Macungie, PA/Emmaus HS) scored a career high five goals Moravian and he had one assist and three ground balls. Junior midfielder Ken Blom (Rochelle Park, NJ/Bergen Catholic HS) added three goals, two assists and four ground balls while freshman attack Jason Tosches (West Windsor, NJ/West Windsor-South Plainsboro HS) had two goals and an assist. Junior midfielder T.J. Hirsch (Putnum Valley, NY/Walter Panas HS) scored the Greyhounds' other goal and led the team with six ground balls and a nine-for-12 performance on face-offs. Senior defender Rocco DiPoalo (Keyport, NJ/Academy of Marine Science HS), sophomore midfielder Aaron Satterfield (Mt. Arlington, NJ/Pope John XXIII HS) and freshmen midfielders Keith Danner (Laurys Station, PA/Parkland HS) and James Messler (Allentown, PA/Emmaus HS) each had assists for the Greyhounds while sophomore defender David Poppe (Simsbury, CT/Simsbury HS) and freshman midfielder Brian Cleaver (Allentown, PA/Parkland HS) each added four ground balls. Sophomore goalie Benjamin Larson (Dover, DE/Dover HS) had 12 saves in goal for Moravian.

 

            Moravian earned its third straight victory with a 12-2 win over Alvernia College in non-conference action at Lehigh University's Robert Ulrich Turf Field. The Greyhounds jumped out to a 4-0 first quarter lead, and Moravian was up 6-0 at halftime. The Greyhounds would extend their lead to 8-0 before the Crusaders scored, and Moravian led 10-1 after three quarters. The Greyhounds had a 44-24 advantage in shots and a 42-26 edge in ground balls while both teams won nine face-offs and had a man-up goal. Danner led the Greyhounds with three goals while Dannie netted a pair of goals. Hirsch scored two goals and added two assists, and he also won seven of eight face-offs and had four ground balls. Junior midfielder Tristan Flis (Harleysville, PA/North Penn HS) netted his first two goals of the season for the Greyhounds while Satterfield had his first goal of the year. Blom had a goal and two assists for Moravian while Cleaver added a goal and Tosches had two assists. Sophomore defender Adam Melroy (Newton, NJ/Pope John XXIII HS) led the Greyhounds with seven ground balls in the victory. Larson played 30 shutout minutes in the cage with three saves and three ground balls while sophomore keeper Peter Coutros (Chalfont, PA/Central Bucks West HS) had five saves in the other 30 minutes, and Coutros also registered a shot in goal in the match.

 

 

 

Women’s Lacrosse – 1-10 (MASCAC 0-6)

Last Week – Lost to Neumann College, 19-7; Lost to *Widener University, 18-7.  *Middle Atlantic Conference match

This Week – Thurs., Apr. 20th at *the University of Scranton, 4:00 p.m.; Sat., Apr. 22nd at *Wilkes University, 2:00 p.m.  *Middle Atlantic Conference match

 

            The Greyhounds dropped a 19-7 non-conference match at Neumann College. The Knights led 9-5 at halftime before out-scoring Moravian, 10-2, in the second half. Neumann had a 29-16 advantage in shots and a 42-26 edge in ground balls. Junior midfielder Lindsey Lustrino (Spring Lake, NJ/Manasquan HS) led Moravian with five goals, eight caused turnovers and five ground balls. Senior midfielder Jessica Cordani (Point Pleasant, NJ/Point Pleasant Boro HS) contributed a goal and an assist while sophomore midfielder Robyn Klem (Allentown, PA/Allentown Central Catholic HS) had a goal, five caused turnovers and three ground balls. Sophomore goalie Laura Schantz (Bethlehem, PA/Liberty HS) had seven saves, four ground balls and four caused turnovers.

 

            Moravian dropped an 18-7 match to Widener University in Middle Atlantic Conference action on the HUB Quad. The Pioneers lead 11-2 at halftime but Moravian would cut the lead to 12-7. With 12:27 remaining on the clock and Widener leading 13-7, the match was delayed 30 minutes by lightening. The Pioneers finished the match with a 28-24 edge in ground balls while Moravian held a 32-27 advantage in shots and a 15-13 edge in draw controls. For Moravian, Lustrino had five goals while Cordani contributed a goal and three assists. Sophomore attack Casey Simpson (Laporte, PA/Sullivan County HS) netted a goal for Moravian while Lustrino led the team with ten ground balls, four draw controls and four caused turnovers. Senior midfielder Kindal Estes (New Providence, NJ/New Providence HS) scooped up five ground balls for the Greyhounds while Schantz had three saves.

 

 


Greyhound Weekly Update, April 17, 2006 (-4444-)

 

Baseball – 5-22 (Commonwealth Conference 1-14, MASCAC 2-15)

Last Week – Lost to *Albright College, 8-2; Lost to *Lebanon Valley College, 5-2, 12-6 & 15-3.  *Commonwealth Conference game

This Week – Mon., Apr. 17th vs. #Wilkes University, 3:30 p.m.; Wed., Apr. 19th vs. #Delaware Valley College, 3:30 p.m.; Thurs., Apr. 20th vs. *Messiah College, 3:00 p.m.; Sat., Apr. 22nd at *Messiah College (DH), 12:00 p.m.  *Commonwealth Conference game, #MASCAC game

 

            The Greyhounds dropped an 8-2 decision to Albright College in a Commonwealth Conference game at Gillespie Field. The Lions jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the second inning. Albright would extend the lead to 3-0 with a run in the top of the fourth inning. Moravian would score a run in the bottom of the fourth inning to cut the lead back to 3-1. Junior shortstop Pete Moore (Bogota, NJ/Bogota HS) singled to lead off the inning and would score on an RBI sacrifice fly by senior designated hitter/pitcher John Howarth (Livingston, NJ/Livingston HS). The Greyhounds would pull within a run in the bottom of the fifth inning on an RBI single by senior first baseman Richie Cline (Union Beach, NJ/Keyport HS) that scored sophomore outfielder Josh Baltz (Easton, PA/Easton HS), who had reached on an error to lead off the inning. Albright would score twice in the top of the sixth inning, and the Lions added two more runs in the top of the seventh inning. Albright finished off the scoring with a run in the top of the ninth inning. The Lions had ten hits in the game while Moravian finished with eight hits including two each from Baltz and Moore. Sophomore Brett Stout (Easton, PA/Easton HS) started on the mound for the Greyhounds and suffered his second loss of the season, allowing five runs, just two of them earned, on eight hits and a walk with three strikeouts in six innings of action. Sophomore Brandon Cohn (Newtown Spare, PA/The Shipley School) tossed one-plus innings for Moravian, giving up two runs on two hits and two walks with one strikeout. Howarth pitched the final two innings for the Greyhounds, allowing an unearned run on a walk with two strikeouts.

 

            Moravian suffered a 5-2 loss to Lebanon Valley College in the first game of a three-game Commonwealth Conference series. The Greyhounds jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning. With two outs, Moore singles, stole second base and scored on an RBI double by Cline. Freshman outfielder Joseph Durso (Middletown, NJ/Christian Brother Academy HS) then hit an RBI single to score Cline. Lebanon Valley would cut the lead in half in the bottom of the first inning. The Flying Dutchmen took the lead for good in the bottom of the second inning with a pair of runs. Lebanon Valley added two more runs in the bottom of the seventh inning. The Flying Dutchmen had 13 hits in the game while Moravian finished with seven hits including two off of Moore's bat. Sophomore John Bisco (Easton, PA/Notre Dame HS) took the loss for the Greyhounds on the mound, allowing five runs, just three of them earned, on ten hits and four walks with three strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings. Howarth tossed the final 1 2/3 innings for Moravian, allowing just a hit.

 

            The Greyhounds dropped the first game of a Commonwealth Conference doubleheader versus Lebanon Valley College, 12-6, at Gillespie Field. Moravian took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning on an RBI single by freshman third baseman Matthew McCarthy (Allentown, PA/Allentown Central Catholic HS) that scored Baltz, who had walked to lead off the inning. The Flying Dutchmen would score eight runs in the top of the second inning to take the lead, and Lebanon Valley added a run in the top of the third inning for a 9-1 lead. The Greyhounds responded with five runs in the bottom of the third inning. McCarthy would drive in Baltz and Howarth with a two-RBI ground-rule double. Freshman catcher Thomas Czarnecki (Columbia, NJ/North Warren HS) followed with a two-RBI single to score Cline and McCarthy. Freshman shortstop Kevin Gambrino (Brick, NJ/Monsignor Donovan HS) finished off the scoring with an RBI single to push freshman designated hitter Scott Hettinger (Sinking Spring, PA/Wilson West Lawn HS), who had reached on a fielder's choice. Lebanon Valley would add single runs in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings to finish off the scoring. Moravian had seven hits in the game with two each by McCarthy, Czarnecki and Gambrino while the Flying Dutchmen had 11 hits with. Sophomore Matthew Swartz (Dunmore, PA/Dunmore HS) suffered the loss on the mound for the Greyhounds, allowing eight runs, six of them earned, on four hits and two walks in 1 1/3 innings. Junior Josh Hunter (Palmerton, PA/Palmerton HS) tossed 4 2/3 innings for the Greyhounds, giving up four runs, two of them earned, on seven hits and two walks while striking out three batters. Freshman Brian Davis (Hellertown, PA/Saucon Valley HS) finished off the game on the mound for Moravian, pitching the seventh inning.

 

            Moravian lost the second game of a Commonwealth Conference doubleheader to Lebanon Valley College, 15-3, at Gillespie Field. The Flying Dutchmen took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning. The Greyhounds would cut the lead in half in the bottom of the first inning on an RBI triple by Cline that scored Howarth, who had singled. Moravian would take a 3-2 lead with a pair of runs in the bottom of the second inning. Baltz hit an RBI single to score Hettinger, who led off the inning with a single, and Gambrino would score on a sacrifice fly by Howarth. Lebanon Valley retook the lead in the top of the third inning with six runs, and the Flying Dutchmen added four runs in the fifth inning and three more in the sixth inning. Lebanon Valley had 15 hits in the game while Moravian had just five hits in the game. Sophomore Trevor Lawrence (Lansford, PA/Marian Catholic HS) suffered the loss on the mound for the Greyhounds, allowing 12 runs, just four of them earned, on 11 hits and two walks with one strikeout in five innings of action. Freshman Matt Kosensky (Flemington, NJ/Hunterdon Central HS) made his collegiate debut on the mound for Moravian in relief, allowing three runs on four hits and a walk in two innings of action.


 Greyhound Weekly Update, April 17, 2006 (-5555-)

 

Women’s Outdoor Track & Field – 0-0 (Commonwealth Conference 0-0, MASCAC 0-0)

Last Week – 4th of 13 at Grizzly Invitational hosted by Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA

This Week – Sat., Apr. 22nd at Lafayette College/East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Invitational, East Stroudsburg, PA

 

            The Greyhounds placed fourth of 13 schools at the Grizzly Invitational hosted by Ursinus College. Moravian had a team score of 67 points while NCAA Division I Coppin State College won the meet with 126 points, just three points ahead of NCAA Division II West Chester University of Pennsylvania. The Greyhounds had one individual champion with Junior Erin Recker (Catasauqua, PA/Catasauqua HS) capturing first in the 100-meter dash in 12.53 seconds, and Recker was second in the 200-meter dash in 25.57 seconds. Moravian's 4x100-meter relay squad also won first place in a time of 48.95 seconds.

 

            Junior Amy Reehil (Roselle, NJ/Roselle Catholic HS) was fifth in the 100-meter dash in 13.23 seconds while senior Rebecca Moore (Easton, PA/Easton HS) placed sixth in 13.36 seconds. Junior Kathleen McCarron (Nazareth, PA/Nazareth HS) took seventh in the event in 13.41 seconds while freshman Katarina Birle (Westwood, MA/Westwood HS) was 15th in a time of 14.24 seconds. In the 200-meter dash, junior Suzanne Tamlyn (Wappingers Falls, NY/Wallkill HS) placed third in 26.71 seconds while Reehil was fifth at 27.05 seconds and Birle was 20th in 29.53 seconds. Moore also placed fourth in the 400-meter hurdles in 1:10.75.

 

            Senior Lauren Bahnatka (West Chester, PA/Henderson HS) paced the Greyhounds in the distance races, placing sixth in the 5,000-meter run in 20:19.84. Freshman Kelly Williams (Tafton, PA/Wallenpaupack HS) was eighth in the event in 20:20.43 while sophomore Katie Pulizzano (Allentown, PA/William Allen HS) took tenth in 20:45.64. Senior Alexis Vergalla (Glen Gardner, NJ/Voorhees HS) was ninth in the 1,500 meters in a time of 5:20.54 while freshman Naomie Kachel (Shillington, PA/Governor Mifflin HS) placed tenth in 5:22.54. Sophomore Theresa Zataveski (Quakertown, PA/Gwynedd Mercy Academy HS) finished 16th in the 800-meter run in a time of 2:49.65.

 

            Zataveski also took seventh in the long jump with a leap of 4.65 meters (15 feet, 3 1/4 inches), and she was ninth in the javelin with a toss of 16.77 meters (55 feet, 1/2 inch). McCarron was second in the triple jump with a distance of 9.97 meters (32 feet, 8 1/2 inches) while junior Tammy Balliet (Whitehall, PA/Whitehall HS) took eighth in the shot put with a toss of 10.31 meters (33 feet, ten inches).

 

 

 

Golf – 2-0 (Commonwealth Conference 0-0, MASCAC 1-0)

Last Week – 9th of 15 at Mid-Atlantic Regional Invitational hosted by the University of Rochester at the Hershey Country Club; Defeated #DeSales University, 323-339; Defeated Ursinus College, 323-342.  #MASCAC match

This Week – Mon., Apr. 17th at Franklin & Marshall College Spring Invitational at Bent Creek Country Club, 1:00 p.m.; Tues., Apr. 18th at Lehigh Valley Tournament at Northampton Country Club, 1:00 p.m.; Wed., Apr. 19th at Elizabethtown College Blue Jay Spring Invitational at Hershey Country Club, 12:00 p.m.; Sun., Apr. 23rd at Glenmaura National Collegiate Invitational at Glenmaura National Golf Course, Moosic, PA, TBA.

 

            Moravian finished ninth of 15 schools at the two-day Mid-Atlantic Region Invitational hosted by the University of Rochester at the Hershey Country Club. The Greyhounds finished the 36-hole tournament with a team score of 652 while Allegheny College finished first at 619. Sophomore Bryan Ott (Whitehall, PA/Whitehall HS) tied for seventh of the 75 golfers with a two-day total of 155, including a first round score of 75 on the par 71 course. Junior Brian Bergstol (Mt. Bethel, PA/Bangor HS) tied for tenth at 158 with a pair of 79s while senior Dustin McCormick (East Stroudsburg, PA/East Stroudsburg HS) was tied for 27th with a 162 including a round of 75 on the second day. Junior John Gilbert (Allentown, PA/Freedom HS) was 72nd with a two-day total of 179 while sophomore Eric Whitman (Blairstown, NJ/Notre Dame East Stroudsburg {PA} HS) did not finish the tournament after a first round score of 88.

 

            The Greyhounds won their only tri-match of the season, defeating host DeSales University, 321-339, and Ursinus College, 321-343, at the Brookside Country Club. Bergstol led Moravian with a low round of 77 while sophomore Matt Hegarty (Moorestown, NJ/Moorestown HS) had a round of 80. Ott carded an 81 while McCormick had an 83 and sophomore Brian Scofield (Washington, NJ/Warren Hills Regional HS) had an 18-hole total of 92.


Greyhound Weekly Update, April 17, 2006 (-6666-)

 

Men’s Outdoor Track & Field – 0-0 (Commonwealth Conference 0-0, MASCAC 0-0)

Last Week – 4th of 13 at Grizzly Invitational hosted by Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA

This Week – Sat., Apr. 22nd at Lafayette College/East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Invitational, East Stroudsburg, PA

 

            The Greyhounds won the Grizzly Invitational hosted by Ursinus College with a score of 161 to place first of the 13 schools at the meet. The host Bears were second with 118 points. Moravian also had six individual champions and two relay teams capture first place finishes. Sophomore Nathaniel Dutile (Plymouth, ME/Nokomis HS) was a two-time winner for the Greyhounds, capturing the shot put with a toss of 14.32 meters (46 feet, 11 3/4 inches) and the discus throw with a distance of 43.72 meters (143 feet, 5 1/2 inches). Junior Josh Kline (Reading, PA/Exeter HS) won the 400-meter dash in a time of 50.42 seconds while sophomore Nathaniel Tussey (Perkiomenville, PA/Boyertown HS) won the 110-meter high hurdles in an NCAA Division III provisional qualifying time of 14.67 seconds. Sophomore Ozzie Brown (Plymouth Meeting, PA/Plymouth-Whitemarsh HS) captured the 400-meter hurdles in 55.54 seconds, and Brown was second in the 110-meter high hurdles at 14.76 seconds, which is an NCAA Division III provisional qualifying time. Senior Michael El Kazzaz (Easton, PA/Easton HS) won the pole vault, clearing a height of 4.25 meters (13 feet, 11 1/4 inches). The Greyhounds 4x100-meter relay squad was first in a time of 42.48 seconds while the 4x400-meter relay team won its race with a time of 3:27.47.

 

            Tussey placed second in the 200-meter dash in 22.54 seconds while freshman Robert Shaffer (Pottsville, PA/Pottsville HS) placed fifth in 22.69 seconds. Sophomore James Bell (Mohnton, PA/Governor Mifflin HS) was tenth in the race in 22.94 seconds while freshman Jeff Berland (Glen Rock, NJ/Glen Rock HS) took 23rd in 24.55 seconds. Shaffer paced the Greyhounds in the 100-meter dash in 11.26 seconds, which placed him fourth, while Bell was eighth at 11.44 seconds and El Kazzaz was 17th in 12.13 seconds. Berland also ran in the 110-meter high hurdles, placing fifth in 16.02 seconds while freshman Stephen Mulchay (Whitehall, PA/Whitehall HS) was ninth in the 400-meter hurdles in 1:04.17.

 

            In the distance races, senior Greg Rarick (Drums, PA/Hazleton HS) placed fifth in the 1,500-meter run in a time of 4:11.74 while freshman Timothy Murphy (Bethlehem, PA/Bethlehem Catholic HS) was fifth in the 800-meter run in 2:00.32. Freshman John McCullough (Levittown, PA/Conwell Egan HS) also ran in the 800 meters and placed 29th in 2:15.13. Sophomore Timothy Pagano (Cherry Hill, NJ/Cherry Hill West HS) placed fifth in the 5,000-meter run in a time of 16:09.81 while senior William Shimer (Bethlehem, PA/Liberty HS) took seventh in 16:37.28.

 

            In other field events, Brown placed second in the long jump with a leap of 6.89 meters (22 feet, 7 1/4 inches). Freshman Alan Woods (Mechanicsburg, PA/Cedar Cliff HS) placed third in the pole vault, clearing a height of 4.10 meters (13 feet, 5 1/4 inches) while sophomore Allan Fatzinger (Catasauqua, PA/Catasauqua HS) took fifth at 3.80 meters (12 feet, 5 1/2 inches). Freshman Blair Maginnis (Asbury, NJ/Warren Hills Regional HS) took fourth in the shot put with a toss of 13.12 meters (43 feet, 1/2 inch) while senior Robert Kilmurray (Wall, NJ/Wall HS) was fourth in the discus with a distance of 38.53 meters (126 feet, 5 1/4 inches). Berland was 17th in the discus with a toss of 25.42 meters (83 feet, five inches). In the javelin throw, junior Michael Ossont (Archbald, PA/Valley View HS) placed third at 51.21 meters (168 feet, 1/2 inch) while Berland was seventh with a toss of 46.58 meters (152 feet, 10 1/4 inches). Freshman Justin Starcher (Greentown, PA/Wallenpaupack HS) placed eighth in the event with a throw of 45.54 meters (149 feet, 5 1/4 inches) while freshman John Muhlen (Attleboro, MA/Attleboro HS) was ninth at 44.22 meters (145 feet, 1 1/4 inches). Woods was tenth in the javelin with a toss of 43.50 meters (142 feet, 8 3/4 inches).