Pangborn, McGlinn meet for the first time
By ERIK POWERS, HEATHER VAN HOEGARDEN
Sports Writer
A majority of the women's interhall football games feature a bit of history, underlying animosities resulting from past wins and losses or important rivalry games.
Tonight's game between Pangborn and McGlinn will be devoid of any pre-manifested drama, as the neighbors from the South Quad meet for the first time in the regular season.
At 0-3, Pangborn has yet to experience victory, but Charlotte Troupis knows what the team needs to do in order to notch its first win.
"We're trying to work as a team," said Troupis. "We have amazing offensive talent, but we're not working together as a team. Our offense needs to be put together."
The Phoxes run a West Coast offense, relying on Troupis to make short passes to leading receivers Aleah Riddle and Liz Galezio. But Troupis will have to make quick decisions if she hopes to elude the rush of the Shamrocks.
"We like to put a lot of pressure on the quarterback, no matter who it is," said McGlinn's middle linebacker Jessica Laux.
The Shamrocks (1-1) have played strong defense in their first two games, allowing a total of 19 points to Lewis and Lyons. A fluke touchdown on a tipped pass accounted for Lewis's lone score last game. McGlinn hopes to parlay this defensive strength into helping quarterback Julie Kremer and the steadily improving offense.
"We want to have quick three-and-outs to give the offense better field position," said Laux.
Laux is also not afraid to show her confidence when the Shamrocks face the Phoxes.
"We're going to have no problem with Pangborn, and we'll win pretty handily," said the McGlinn captain.
Pangborn and McGlinn play at 9 p.m. at the West Riehle fields.
Pasquerilla East vs. Howard
Howard will have its hands full in tonight's game against the red-hot Pyros of Pasquerilla East.
Pasquerilla East (3-1) has not played a game in a week, while Howard (1-2) is fresh off its first win of the season.
Pasquerilla East is led by quarterback Abbey Coons, who clearly outplayed Pangborn's defense last week. Coons has had great protection thus far this season, courtesy of an offensive line that features senior Lindsay Terifay. Coons, whose favorite target is Kathryn Lent, is excited to get back on the field after a week off.
"I don't really think that not playing a game for a week will be a disadvantage. We had a lot of games in a row, so it was nice to have a break. We have really had a chance to rest and recuperate for Tuesday's game."
Meanwhile, Howard looks to build on the confidence they gained with their first victory. Wide receiver Meghan O'Keefe scored the only touchdown of the game last Sunday, and quarterback Sheena Ketchum was very positive about the upcoming game.
"In the last game, we really executed our plays, and I think we need to do more of the same in the future," Ketchum said.
Pasquerilla East's defense is led by defensive backs Kelli Krimmel and Stephanie Yahn. Both will need to play well if Pasquerilla East wants to stop the Howard offense. On the other side of the ball, Howard's defense is coming off a shutout as well, and they look to put out Pasquerilla East's offensive fire today.
Coons and the Pyros, however, are not worried.
"We just need to execute like we have all season," Coons said. "We have to make the passes and continue to drive up the field. However, for us to be successful, we have to convert those drives into scores."
All Sports Stories for Tuesday, October 1, 2002
