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Show DIXIE SUN Page 8 October 4, 1989 2 Sports In Final Seconds, Dixie Squeaks by the Artichokes i Lewis Harper Sports Editor Dixie pulled out a close one Saturday night, September 23, with a win over the Scottsdale Artichokes, to move from fifth to third in the national ranks. Coach Croshaw admitted It was a lucky win for the Rebels after committing seven turnovers. The game started out to the Rebels advantage as punt returner Nate Hansen, took the first punt of the game and for a Rebel returned it touchdown. In the next two quarters, trouble hit the team. Dixie had only one first down and no pass completions, in fact the Rebels offence ran only 5 plays in the second quarter. The only other scoring play for Dixie came within the last minute of the half, when Dixies Ka'iana Kapele hit Ty Barlow with a touchdown pass. By then the Artichokes had already scored 20 points which consisted of 2 touchdowns and 2 field goals as the result of 3 Dixie and one fumbles d interception. included an These drives and field goals by Josh Miller, a quarterback scramble by Scottsdales Trent Thompson, and then a pass from 18- - 19-ya- Thompson to Mike Calmies for touchdowns. The second quarter was more of an even struggle as the lead changed hands five times. Dixie started off the second half d with an scoring drive with eleven plays. The score came when Teddy James ran in touchdown play. a The Artichokes retalliated d drive of their with a own. The final play of their drive came from a pass from Thompson to Joe Dodson. On Dixies next possession, Zed robinson ran the third play for another of the drive Dixie touchdown, making it a 74-yar- d tie. 28-2- 8 Dixies awesome defense held the Artichokes forcing them to punt, but Dixies Wilson Kauvaka fumbled two plays Once again Dixies later. defence stood strong forcing Scottsdale to punt once again. Somehow things do repeat and The go for make Robinson fumbled making this the Rebels seventh turnover. Scottsdale wasted no time and d line from the Rebels a with hit Calmies Thompson All 1989-9- but James just couldnt it, it 0 in. Scottsdale needed to do, was run the clock out which they did very well. With just 24 seconds left on the clock, Miller 47-yar- bomb putting the Artichokes up went back to punt, but was line tackled on his own This time the Rebels came after a bad snap. This enabled back with a scoring drive of their Dixie to set up a game on eleven winning field goal which was own, going straight running plays. The made by Bill Hansen. After score was made by Kapele on a Dixies field goal there was run making the score enough time for another chance 4 for Scottsdale. This left a for the Artichokes to win, but their field goal attempt very difficult dicission to Coach 35-2- d one-yar- d 35-3- d Croshaw, to go for the two point conversion or not. He chose to fell short giving Dixie the win once again started and the Rebels are off to a slow start. Even though the season has started off slow the girls will pick up and you will see us win a lot more", Coach Titus stated after their long road trip to California this past week. All they need Is Just a little more experience." Even though the Rebels didnt win all the games they wanted to, they did gain some that needed experience. The girls participated In games against 3 different teams as well as competing in of the Santa Ana Tournament. Their trip started off in Barstow where the team found Its first victory quite easily. Only three games needed to be played and the scores were and 15-- 6, 15-1- The next stop was at Cerritos where fate 15-1- 0. wasn't as good to the Lady Cerritos placed Rebels. third in last years California State Tournament, and is expected to win first this the minds of everyone and 3-- 1 matched as it was needed to play all five games in this series. We should have won many times, but once again inexperience and nerves played the major role In the fifth and deciding game," said Coach Titus. Once again Dixie lost, 15-- 8, 11-1- 15-- 5, and 5, 8, 5, but did leave a good Impression In dated--Planni- ng phone 5. The next planned destination for the Lady Rebels was at Fullerton. While playing here the teams seemed to be more evenly ONLY $49.95 Full year daily tab management system- - 5, 5, In -attendance. The next day the team found themselves at the Santa Ana Tournament, where they played four more teams and record. left with a Coach Titus stated that by the last game the Lady Rebels were exhausted and can be seen in the scores of the are two Freshmen that stand games. American River 5 out, our setter Soni Mira Costa Matsuura and Stephanie and 14-1- year", Titus said. Once again only three games were needed to determine who the winner would be. The scores for this round were Day Tracker Daily planner Volleyball Team Returns From Tough Road Trip The volleyball season has COLLEGE BOOKSTORE DIXIE IQ-1- 15-1- 3 and Grossmont Santa Monica 15-1- 9-- , 5 3. and and The team will once again leave on the road this week and play two more teams, CNCC and CEU. We should win these games quite easily and start our winning streak once again", said Coach Titus. When asked If there were on this years any stand-out- s team Titus replied There Reading our hitter." The Lady Rebels have only three This is the smarte ha team, academically ever coached," Titus sa On the team this year have one Sterling Schol I v returning Sophomores and Sue the rest of the team consists of Freshmen. There are many times when there will be six Freshmen on the floor at once, so all the team needs now is just a little more Holman from Panguitc as well as five girls wi 3.85 GPAs or better." The teams last home gar was against Snow, which tfi won. They had a lot of peof show up and give them t "stated support they needed. Le college experience, Coach Titus, I need to get keep our Lady Rebe them to feel more relaxed and winning and go and show e more confident In their support on October 19, wh athletic abilities." they take on CNCC at home. |