Off-Campus teases Wild Women
By Lauren Conti, Todd Nieto, and John Bacsik
Sports Writers
The Wild Women of Walsh Hall will face off against the Off-Campus team this Sunday at 4:00 p.m. in the season opener of Women's Gold League Interhall Football.
Spectators can expect a competitive game filled with surprises. Walsh enters still riding high off a 7-0 victory in a scrimmage against the Pasquerilla East Pyros, last season's runners-up, this past Sunday.
The Wild Women also managed to hold the score to 0-0 in a recent scrimmage against Pangborn.
The Off-Campus women have not played any scrimmages, and don't plan to before Sunday. As a result, Sunday's game is potentially full of surprises.
"They can play a wild card, you know," said Walsh coach Steve Dillenburger. "They haven't had a team in a couple of years."
Off-campus team captain and quarterback Marita Keane expresses
confidence. "Everybody on our team has played before," she said. "We don't have any new players or freshmen, so we were able to get right down to business and run the plays. We're pretty confident."
Walsh, for its part, comes in boasting a defense stocked with veterans.
It's their offense, however, that could take some by surprise. "We have a young offense, but we're really getting things moving on the field," said Walsh Hall quarterback Lauren Walsh. "We're fired up."
The Off Campus offense will start one of three possible quarterbacks on Sunday: Keane, formerly of Breen-Phillips Hall, Nicole Benjamin,
formerly of McGlinn Hall, or Jamie Stouffer, a Saint Mary's transfer.
"They should be pretty skilled," said Dillenburger of the Off-Campus
offense. "I know they've got a bunch of good athletes from past dorm teams. We have a strong defense, though. That's where a lot of our veterans are."
"We have a lot of tricks up our sleeve," said Keane. "Because we have representatives from almost every dorm, we were able to put their plays together, compile a lot of things."
"I'd have to say that we've been working hard this season so far," said Melissa Beiting, Walsh team captain. "We have good people returning, like Courtney Schaefer and Rebecca Craig, and Kay Scanlon and Lauren Walsh on offense. We're ready."
The action will take place at 4 p.m on McGlinn Field.
Badin vs. Pasquerilla West
One of the final games of the weekend pits the Badin Hall Bullfrogs against the Pasquerilla West Purple Weasels in a battle on the gridiron on Sunday at McGlinn field at 5 p.m.
"We are looking to get off to a good start," Badin Hall team captain Tiffney Colon said. The team is coached by Anthony Pilcher, Brett Gansen, and Patrick Scoggins and is looking to improve on last year's playoff appearance.
Returning to the Bullfrog squad is senior quarterback Prissy Clements and senior split end Betsy Cavo. "We have been practicing for awhile and are ready," said Colon.
Coached by Tony Baldea and Tim Lane, the Purple Weasels are out to defeat the Bullfrogs and are hoping to eventually secure a playoff berth.
"Badin's going down," said Weasel captain Amanda Gallen. "Coach Anthony needs to watch out."
The Pasquerilla Weasel team is lead by senior tight end Kori Yelle,
middle linebacker Kelly Drief, and running back Hannah Jo.
"We are looking forward to the playoffs and playing Pasquerilla East in the stadium," Gallen said.
McGlinn vs. Farley
Last year's game between McGlinn and Farley ended in a scoreless tie. This Sunday, both teams hope to heat things up on McGlinn field.
McGlinn looks to improve on their offense from last season. Jody Greaney will be taking the snaps from freshman center Kate Van Etta.
"Jody is a tremendous athlete," said coach Geoff Heiple. "She has a strong arm, and she runs the option well."
Co-captain Mary Lenzini will be one of Greaney's main targets down the field, while Julie Kremer provides an option threat out of the backfield.
Senior linebacker Jamie Glasser looks to take care of things on the
defensive end for the Shamrocks. The team lost two linebackers from last season, but their coach isn't worried. "Jamie is the heart and soul of this team, and freshman Brianne McNicholas will be a staple at linebacker," said Heiple.
Junior cornerback Christa Gray will anchor the secondary along with safety Angela Berttelli. Gray and Berttelli should have their work cut out for them against Farley quarterback Jenny Geraci.
Geraci, along with wide receivers Beth McKay and Courtney Gleason, returns from a year abroad to lead Farley's offensive attack.
"Our passing game is very strong," said coach Mike Hogan. "I expect big things from this team."
Farley lost much of their defense from last season to graduation. This year,captain Rebecca Glatz will be holding down the defensive line for Farley, and senior Ann Fitzgibbons is at safety for the Finest.
Glatz is very confident in the ladies of Farley.
"Two years ago, The Observer said we were having a Cinderella season. Well this year, Cinderella is going to the ball."
All Sports Stories for Friday, September 15, 2000
