McGlinn looks for first victory
By KATIE HUGHES and ANTHONY HUGHES
Sports Writers
McGlinn hasn't won a game yet, but the Shamrocks are counting on a team effort for a win tonight against Walsh.
The team is looking to quarterback Jody Greaney, receivers Catherine Corke and Mary Lenzini, and defensive players Rebecca Williams and Brianne McNicholas for solid performances in the game.
"We lost to Farley 7-6 last week, but we've shown great improvements between our first and second game. We're looking to get our offense in gear and counting on our linebackers. If we complete passes we should do well," said McGlinn captain Jamie Glasser.
The Walsh Wild Women find no reason to mess with the techniques they have used in the season thus far. Undefeated in their last three games, they beat Farley 13-8 most recently.
"Our defensive line came up big in our last game, pressuring the quarterback. Rebecca Craig, Angela Polsinelli were great on defense. Tiara Jefferson had an interception," said Walsh captain Melissa Beiting.
Like McGlinn, Walsh will also be looking for teamwork to bring home a victory.
"We're hoping to come out with a good team effort by both the offense and defense and come out with a victory," said Beiting.
Breen Phillips vs. Farley
As mid-season play begins in Women's Gold League, urgency becomes a part of the lives of a few teams. One of those teams includes the Breen-Philips Babes as their regular season record is currently a 0-1-1.
With a disappointing loss to the Off-Campus team and a very hard fought tie to Badin, the Babes look for guidance in several of their key players. For a good win the defense is a must according to captain Jenny Wahoske.
With great play from their defensive and offensive lines, led by Natasha Potter and Wahoske, a turn-around in the season is a great possibility.
"If we maintain our improvement, good things can happen," says Wahoske. Kelly Deckelman will also be a key player to watch. In Sunday's game against Badin, Deckelman had an interception late in the game that she nearly ran for a game-winning touchdown. It's plays like this that the Babes will need throughout the season and are capable of producing.
On the other side of the field will be a strong Farley squad. Led by captain Rebecca Glatz, Farley's Finest will also be hoping to improve on their 1-2 record. In another "now or never" situation, the team looks to its captain Rebecca Glatz as well as defensive standout Jen Morgan on the line.
"We have a strong defense," says Glatz. "We're definitely looking for them to step it up."
Offensively, the Finest will be led quarterback Jenny Geraci and running back Katie Buffalino. The team is looking for a lot of support from the sidelines and teamwork on the field. With these ingredients, they have a great chance to win the game, according to freshman Erin Fitzpatrick.
The game will be held Tuesday night at 9 p.m. under the lights at Stepan Field.
All Sports Stories for Tuesday, September 26, 2000
