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Show lhwUv Vtxvnitvt Wolverines OPENERS McisM l he Unity Herald ORKM Kvtry plyw donned identical irrvon shirts with the same slogan: Ono Cttvd. Ono Team ... NATIONALS.' IVaotiiv was businesslike for the Ni. UVSC woiwhs volleyball team as the Wolverines pre'vtirod to open Scenic West Athletic Conference play at home this weekend. The Wolverines play host to Snow College on Thursday at 7 p.m. and Dixie College Saturday at 3 p.m. at the McKay Kvents Center. Ve are looking forward to (conference play) UVSC coach Sam Atoa said. "It is important to ns to keep the momentum that we have had this season." The 28-- Wolverines, who at the beginning of the season were considered too young and inexperienced to contend, are now a legitimate threat for a run at the national championship. "Being No. 4, I know we are one of the better teams out there. Whether we are No. 4, No. 20, or not ranked at all, it is irrelevant at this point," Atoa said. "We've made a lot of steps to improve the errors we've been making and we are getting where we need to the 19th-ranke- Santa d bara Cauehos 30-1- 1 all-tim- season surgery. It apiienrs she's nil the way Ivu k after her performance Wednesday against non-leag- 30-1- HI K l.iii I rwllct.tM .Mm Vt 6. Setter Karina Puikkonen the Cougars the ball 43 Bar- fed Cl-R- liikkoncn had 16 kills and eight to lead the Cougars to a aiV27. victory over Santa Barbara. Puikkonen. however, wasnt ready, to pronounce 14th-ranke- blin ks d :U)-2- at)-2- 3 (, tmfwssnw wm At the OmI Amwan lira Fe" l test wenJ, BYU si as named tr MWC women, Northcott 'tmss country atfiWe ot the wm held of 304 limners, WHS Notheutt ran 1$ bd3 to .tead the Cougars to a second place team finish Notthoutt. a hw time All American in cross country is tje first BYU nmrwt to ml for the 200 1 season earn the The BYU men's cross country team wilt finally get a chance to see how it stacks up agamst other teams when rt competes at the Ry tinak Invttatwal on Saturday the Cougar men are ranked No lb "this is the first weekend when races tinalty count towards atlarjje points at the end of the season BYU coach td tyestone said, YVe are going to have the opportunity to pi head to he,id ag.wist some of the top teams m the nation Vte'll he able to see whether or not our No. 1 5 lanking is justified but ; ond place, past former Amy Steele Cant, e Mock assists at in BYU Sin" needs two nnwr blocks to also surpass (lant into second place in total blocks. Nina liikkonen started the season a bit slowly after off- The team has met with some hurdles recently, Katie Setter though. Umghurst, a transfer from Weber State, chose to leave the team due to some conflicts in her personal life. "Katie leaving was definitely hard. Sotnelxnly with her leadership and ability w ho was part of the system doesn't make it easy Atoa said. Aulani Freshman Rodgers has stepped up to take the starting role, and has done a great job, averaging 12 assists a game. Freshman Deja I.unt, a defensive specialist, has claimed the role of backup setter for the team, "Deja has done a nice job; we got someone in there that we won't hesitate to put in if needed," Atoa said. Snow and UVSC met at the beginning of the year in a tournament with the Wolverines dominating the match. 30-- 1, 3 blocker middle Saturday,' 3 p.m. WHO: Snow College tonight. Dixie College on Saturday tttvvKleHl BYU ROUNDUP IMiOVO WHAT: UVSC opens SWAC volleyball play WHERE: McKay Center WHEN: Tonight, 7 p.m."; By MICAII CARPENTER lm 1, iv Pacv- - Ijh I K Puikkonen leads Cougars past Gauchos m begin league play MO I, IHI herself therVvel. There is still room for improvement," she said. "It was nice to swny offense improved in both the attack and the serve." Sunny Tonga Mahe and Jackie Ilundy added 12 kills each for the Cougars who hit a hot .4t4 in the final game and had a ,27ft hitting percentage for the match. The Cougars had 12 team blocks and 49 digs, two more than the defensive-mindeGauchos managed. "We had a blocking party in the third game," Michaelis said. "Overall, I feel good. Santa Barbara is a nice ball control team. You have to be aggressive and put the ball away to win." hiikkonen moved into sec (7-1- ), d bile she also with four blinks and two service aces. I feel more confident each time I play," Karina IViikkonen said. "I see things better and communicate better." BYU will look to extend home win its streak against MWC opponents this weekend. New Mexico is at the Smith Fieldhouse at 7 p.m. Friday and Air Porte comes to town Sat unlay at 8 p.m. times,. con-tribut- I COUNTRY; cross country team also be on the road this weekend, traveling to Palo Alto, CaliT, to compete in the Stanford Invitational. The squad traveling to Stanford will be split between a 4K race and a 6K race to allow more athletes to compete and give the team a chance to get ready for the rest of the season. "Some trams will be dividing their mnners between races and some will be putting all their runners into one race," BYU women's coach Patnck Shane said, "Tins meet will mostly be a preparation for our athletes, I expect us to do well but the race wont tell us much about other teams." WOMEN'S COIF: At Highlands Ranch. Colo.. BYU moved up from fourth place to second place in the final found of the 36 hole Pioneer Highlands Ranch Intercollegiate on Tuesday "This is a great hmsh for us," BYU coach Sue Nyhus said, "To come in and battle to the top, finishing only behind the host on their own course is very imprevsive" Came Summerhays maintained her second place standing in the medalist race, finishing at 14!) Denver's Kelly Shaub won with a 138. Other BYU scores were Nicole Newren 150, Jessica Gardner 154, Adnanne Olsen 156 and Lisa Demick 159, Denver won the title with a 599, BYU shot a 604, followed by Colorado Statn 606, Colorado 609 and SDSU 610, TENNIS: BYlCs men's and women's tennis teams will challenge 15 other teams at the World Team Tennis Nation al Collegiate Championships in San Diego this weekend, an Following think it is, The women will SOCCER: The 17th wnKd BYU women's soccer tim (4 2 1) pl.iys host to Aiutma (3 1 1) and Boston University (4 1 t) on South Field on Friday and Saturday, The Cougars play Aiwona on Frtday at J p.m, and Boston U, on Saturday at 8 p.m. "Wn are looking forward to playing at home this weekend alter being on the road for the past 10 days. BYU conch Jennifer Rockwtwd said, l know the team Is anxious to play in front of our tans again," The Cougars are 3 0 against Arizona and 1 0 against Boston U, CROSS cvch Oa g Manning three women and two men to , reprrsent the Cougars at the touma ment Rrnoke Bcwi Lu Oswald and ; tmdsay FewH w it pay for the wtwen and Ort Vilms and Cartos loano wilt ! play fix the men. "It's Cor first tournament so I'm not sure vhat to epecl" Manning said "I'm ' ust looWng forward to it The twimament feahtres a unou format allowing substiVabons in matchi es and cumulative game scores dehH1 mmmg the winner between two team, Women's doubles, women's Singles, men's doubles, men's singles and nmed doubles matches will all be plitwd for each particular match Tenmi lefend Bill jean K.ng devised the corf-ceof team tennis, and she will attend this week's competition Vdms and lowno return thrs year ai' the men best doubles team White teaitT 'laWe until Jan' , rankings wiH not be aryiVilms and Uvano have been ranked ; No 4 the preseason doubles pod. B'iU women's leats 2. "We are in a good spot to beat both Snow and Dixie," Atoa said. "We are expected to and I don't see any reason why we shouldn't." Layout a career in Graphic Design at Prova College. be." PRCMD COLLEGE education tor tndrvidualt Redskins cut George i he Associated Press 801-37- Towing is our specialty..,not a sideline' 5- www .rovocollci I UTAHl PROVO. 226-341- NFL ROUNDUP ASimiJRN. Va. Jeff George was cut by the Washington Redskins on day after he failed to lead the team to a single point in its two embarrassing losses to open the season. Handcuffed in a system that didn't suit him, the quarterback was scoreless in 6 12 quarters. The Redskins have been outscored 67-with the field goal coming while backup Tony Hanks was on the field in the opener against San Diego. George's 34.6 quarter- He signed a con- one-yea- r tract for the veteran mini- mum or $477,000. George, who was in the second year of a $18.25 million contract, was the NFL's No. 1 pick in 1990 out of Illinois, but he has had u troubled career. Although blessed with n strong arm, he is just 8 as a starter with five teams. Schottenheimer kept George as his starter for night's game Monday against the Green Ray Packers. The Redskins lost 37-with George playing the entire game, completing 15 of 24 passes for 102 yards, with one interception. 1 46-7- back rating ranks last in the NFL. In the two games, lie completed 23 of 42 passes for 168 yards nnd three interceptions. He was also sacked six times. Oakland RAIDERS: s Raiders center Barret had surgery Wednesday to repair a torn ligament in his right knee and will miss the rest of the season. Robbins was placed on the injured reserve list. 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