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Show THE SIGNPOST Monday, August 28, 2000 PORTS S (JDWu Page 1 2 n n rrswzk nn nan By Jose Carvajal senior sports reporter The Signpost The women's soccer team started off its 2000 campaign on the right foot last week against Dixie College with a 4-1 win in front of a spirited crowd. Senior Celeste Collins scored the first Weber State goal early in the first half off an assist by senior Crystal Lunsford. Freshman Natalie Hensley was next to tally one for the Wildcats off an assist by senior Tara Swallow.Ai'.o eon! ribul iiui lor :he Lady X.o: in tin- Hrsi Ir.di uv sop'io-itktv Ani.in.i.i Anderson. .;.!'. WdS dv '(:.;;, to lo Returning Players Celeste Collins: Postion: forward Meagan Thunnel: Position: goal keeper Emily Woodward: Position: Defender Amanda Anderson: Position: midfielder Debbie Vudhivadhana: Position: UtiL forward Crystal Lunsford: Position: midfielder Tsra Swallow: Position: defe-dr:: In a preseason cor; WSU was picked lo O'.v in the conference id; with Montana edgim State Northridgo for place. The Lady 'Co. ' - e-points in the pel', wdi earning 46 an;'. Korthridtie taihoo.. 'd. X . V . n Di:-.'e dvie-idcr :o :od "i rnn nronpffiQ tor r.v anna Barry managing editor The Signpost The volleyball season opens this weekend and head coach AI Givens couldn't be more excited. "We have several players that are very dynamic," Givens said. They really hit an explosive ball." Volleyball fans would really enjoy watching this team perform on the court, Givens said. He hopes that this year's team will be able to beat last year's record of 14 wins and 13 losses. They also finished 78th in the nation out of 32 1 Division I teams. The team returns with three starters and other winners from last year's team. Td; to are seven new players: five fresh-;v.o:: and two junior college transfers. "We have some new players this year," Givens said. "Some we think will make e a r iy co n t.ri b u t io n s . " The team's first game will be against some former WSU volleyball players in an alumni match. This will be Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Dee Events Center. "We get to work out the bugs and kinks in our game." Givens said. This game gives the WSU volleyball team a chance to prepare for the Weber State Invitational Sept. 1 and 2. It will be a round robin tournament with the Southern Methodists. Portland. Syracuse and WSU. Givens is confident this will be a competitive match because of the quality of teams. "It will be a really good tourna- "We have several players that are very dynamic. They really hit an explosive ball." -Al Givens, head volleyball coach ment." Givens said. "It will show where we are and what we can do to get better." Returning setter Carla Miali should add to the team's performance. Miali finished as a top seller in last year's Big Sky Volleyball Conference. "We wouid really love for her lo continue and build off the season she had last year." Givens said. Miali will be the team captain for the 2000 season. Mahavia Maxwell. Stephanie Metcalf and Holly Alsup Montano return as three of the most efficient hitters in the conference, according to a WSU Volleyball 2000 preview. With all the quality returning players and plenty of new talent, Givens is confident this year has plenty of opportunities for victory, especially with more home court games. Givens hopes the team will be able to continue to grow and perfect their skills this season as well. "We hope to improve as a team and a program," Givens said. Vt-- -f1) ;f:rl ;""j.rA J "Vid 'J "'haJ J :-tJ J ?D 4 ,f .m i f t Clark f-33 f White t- '. . J outdoor columnist For Ihose of you who have missed the beginning of this column. I'll give you a quick introduction. We call it Your Outdoors, because that's exactly what it is. I'll write about anything in the outdoors you want to hear about, just ask. You can drop me a line at youroutdoors8hotmail.com any time and I'll do what I can to make you happy. Good to see you back! And it's about time too. one of the best times of the year for outdoor pursuits is nearly upon us. It's been a slow summer of high temperatures (keeping you stuck to the swamp cooler venl like a lizard on a rock) the majority of the day. The fishing has been slow because of the heat and the wildlife have been using the stream bottoms and other few cool places in much the same way that you and that air conditioner in the car have formed a bonding relationship. Well kiddies, it's all about to change, welcome back to autumn! So what's so special about autumn? Well, the hunting season has already begun. The bowhunters are out chasing those elusive mule deer. The elk have begun bugling in many parts of the state. The smart riflemen have started a frequent schedule of trips to the shooting range, to reacquaint themselves with that old muzzleloader or rifle. On the fishing end. the warm water species have begun hitting lures again, and the OUT0n ,0 trout will start the same trend as the temperatures begin to fall. In the high Uintahs the trout are back in full swing. The rock climbers will be able to stay out all day soon, rather than scrambling off the hot rocks before noon in many places. The leaves will soon change. leaving nature in a canvas of colors. All in all. I'd say it's a great time for Your Outdoors. If you are looking for activities that you can do right now. I'd suggest one of the following. If you are a fisherman, for a full day trip, hit the Green River below Flaming Gorge. Or better yet, take a trip to one of the small lakes along the Mirror Lake Highway, in the Uintahs. Both have been consistently good. For a three-hour venture, try the Ogden River right at dawn or dusk. The trout have a funny way of turning on, as the temperature drops, and off again when it warms up. For the hunter, get that gun out and practice, whether it's shotgunning on clay pigeons, or a trip to the rifle range. I promise, you're rusty, and you may as well get See Outdoors page 1 3 |