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Show Westminster College of Salt Lake City Sports Thursday, Oct. 19, 1995 The Forum 7 Parsons Suffer Setbacks, Drop Games in Final Home Stand by Christopher Thomas Forum sports editor Following the previous weekends heart breaker to 6th ranked Champman College, the Parsons have let two more games slip d In away. tion against division head-to-hea- competi- foe, The Masters College, Westminster trouble putting the ball in the net and gave up a goal early in the second half, losing I knew they were going to be said Westminster Head tough, Coach Chris Dorich. Masters has a very good style and have been in the nationals (tournament) five times in recent years. the for Unfortunately had 0. Parsons, midfielder Joe Hurtado broke his collarbone and is questionable for the remainder of the season. It was a tough play. I was knocked down and landed on my elbow, Hurtado said. Versus Concordia College, a second half come-bac- k by the Parsons couldnt erase a late mis-cu- e as Westminster lost for the third straight time. Concordias Eric Stevenson scored twice including the game winner which was actually kicked by a Westminster defender. With 4:22 remaining in the game, Stevensons presence caused Quint Sudbury to kick a hurried ball back toward the goal. Parsons goalie Chad Sackett had come up and he and Sudbury found themselves out of position with the ball rolling toward the goal. Sacketts diving attempt to save the ball was unsuccessful and Concordia claimed a 0 advan2-- tage. The Parsons rallied including a goal on a penalty kick by Todd Miller at the 2:56 mark, but could not pull the game out. The loss dropped the Parsons record to 10-with all 4 losses coming at home. 4, They were tough losses but good preparation for our road trips to California. Weve got two games we need to win, Dorich said. This team will get much Westminster Forward Matt Smith fights better as we go along. 2-- Parsons 1 for the ball in the loss to Concordia. Newcomers Contribute to Parsons Success Jason Spain Chad Sackett Guides the Whatever KICKS your Parsons with Confidence GOAL Ann Jones Forum reporter defi-nate- ly f When Jason Spain was, 16, his father sat him down, looked him in the eye and told his growing son, Youll never be late for the job. Youll never be sick for the job, and most of all, youll always get the job done. From that day on, Jason Spain has lived by his fathers words, and when number 14 is kicking the soccer ball down the field, setting up a goal, these words are going through his head. Although Spain transfered from Humbolt University two days before the Parsons first game, he came with a good attitude and ready for change. I like it here. I feel a lot more confident playing here, because last year I lacked the confidence that I have this year. ...they just wanted too see what I could do and I wanted to produce, said Spain when asked how the team responded to him when he first arrived. The Parsons had been practicing for about months before Spain joined-u- p with the team. They just wanted to see how I could play, two-and-a-h- alf said Spain. So far, he has produced for the team; with seven goals and numerous assists, he has earned his spot. . Although Spain loves to play soccer, his goals in life seem to be heading in a different direction. Spain would like to be an officer in the military and hopefully, get his masters in physical education. Right now, Spain is studying history and plans to become a high school history teacher, but thats in five years, said Spain. Spain, along with his hopes to make it to Nationals. Anything can happen, I just want to win. We want to win at all costs, said Spain. If the Parson have a strong showing at Regionals, which are in California, they could be headed to Nationals and this could fulfill a goal, not only for the team, but tea-mat- es, for Spain. I want to be tough, not to give up. Not only in soccer, but in life. Stick it out; play through pain, and block things out. is everything. Composure When you hear him speak, and his fathers words, you know how he got so good. by Christopher Thomas Forum sports editor Flying through the air making acrobatic saves while yelling encouragement to his teammates, is just one way in which Chad Sackett has played a dynamic role as the Parsons Goalie. The skinny, blond hair freshman out of Davis High School performs like a much older experienced player, says Head Coach Chris Dorich. Chad is very mature and an intricate part of our team. He has a lot of confidence and has really progressed since the beginning of the year. Starting all 16 games this season, Sackett has recorded four shut-ou- ts and was named Cascade Conference Goalie of the Week for the week of October first. He says the hardest aspect of college soccer is the physical play. I was confident going into the first two games and I really got hammered. In college they dont protect the the keeper like in high school keeper is fair game. According to Sackett, the most important aspect to concentrate on in order to be successful is having a positive attitude and being confident. He explains that an important part of his position is talking to the other players in order to create a sense of confidence. Pve been taught how to talk. Because of my size, it makes me look larger and more in control. When I play with this confidence I play better. Teammate Todd Miller adds, Chad does a good job of talking and really helps the team to communicate. He really holds everyone together. It gives everyone a lot of confidence knowing we have a goalie that can come up with the big save Sackett began playing soccer when he was five years-ol- d and took up the goalie position when he was ten. He said his parents were important in his development including practicing with his father in a field behind his house. My father taught me how to work hard. We still go out behind the house and practice. Although discipline required to play college soccer is much more intense, Sackett says he likes playing with people who are serious. It has been a little more discipline and a little more work, but I was use to doing that by myself, he said. Everyone here wants to play and they work hard to be successful. When asked what he enjoys doing in his free time, Sackett emphatically replied Soccer. Its kind of like a job, practicing every single night. My life is work and practice. Lots of other fun things are going on but you have to keep doing soccer. But I dont care its the love of my life. ; Sports Schedule Mens Soccer (HOME TEAM IN CAPS) .Westminster vs UNIVERSITY OF MARY, 1021 3 p.m. vs NATIONAL Westminster COLLEGE, 1022 11 a.m. Womens Volleyball WESTMINSTER vs Rangelay College, 1019 7 p.m. .Westminster vs COLLEGE OF EASTERN UTAH, 1021 7 p.m. |