September 14, 2009

In this issue: Men's Cross Country | Women's Cross Country | Field Hockey | Men's Golf | Men's Soccer | Women's Soccer | Men's Tennis | Women's Tennis | Volleyball

Last Week
Sept. 12 at Green Terror Long-Short Invitational (hosted by McDaniel College) 3K: 5th of 7; 5K: 5th of 7

This Week
Sept. 19 at York College (Pa.) Invitational 10:30 a.m.

Freshman Brett Shelley (above) had the top finish on the day as the 11th college finisher on the long course (12th overall), earning medalist honors. He returned a half hour later to match the feat on the short course, again finishing as the 11th college runner. William Andrews ran No. 2 for the Blazers in both races. His highest finish was 17th on the short course. Blair Ames ran No. 3 in both races, the 21st finisher on the short course. Rounding out the scoring on the men’s side was Brendan Greenlees, who competed in his 28th race in a Hood College cross country jersey, the second-most in program history. Greenlees was the 34th college finisher on the long course. Dan Gudeman also competed in both races finishing as the 31st team finisher on the 3,000 meter course. Following in 34th was Jordan McNeill who finished his first college race. Hood travels to York College (Pa.) for a meet Saturday.

Last Week
Sept. 12 at Green Terror Long-Short Invitational (hosted by McDaniel College) 3K: Individual Results; 5K: 4th of 7

This Week
Sept. 19 at York College (Pa.) Invitational 10:30 a.m.

The top finisher for the Blazers at McDaniel was senior Jessica Stanley who was the ninth college runner (11th overall) at 5,000 meters. She was joined in earning medalist honors on the long course by Maria Moss (14th college finisher), as the top 15 college runners received recognition. Rounding out the scoring for the Blazers were Joanna LaBoue (18th team finisher) and Emily Brownlee (26th team finisher). Sam Smith recorded a 34th place team finish, as Hood finished fourth. In the women’s short course race, Chloe Ey (above) and Kristina Coggins participated in their first college races, finishing 22nd and 24th, respectively. Hood travels to York College (Pa.) for a meet Saturday.

Last Week
Sept. 8 Lost to York College (Pa.) 0-6

This Week
Sept. 17 vs. Goucher College 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 19 at St. Vincent College 4:30 p.m.

After a nine-day layoff, Hood returns to action Thursday hosting regional rival Goucher College, a team it has beaten only once in seven meetings. Hood's lone victory over the Gophers came during the 2005 campaign (2-0). In Tuesday's setback to the York College (Pa.) Spartans, junior goalkeeper Anne Marie Hantman (above) turned away eight shots and freshman defender Michelle Buhrman made three defensive saves. Hantman is tied for third in the Capital Athletic Conference in saves.

Last Week
No matches scheduled

This Week
Sept. 14 at Penn State Harrisburg 12:30 p.m.

The Blazers' first of five fall golf tournaments is slated for Monday at Penn State Harrisburg.

Last Week
Sept. 8 Lost to Valley Forge Christian College 1-2
Sept. 10 Defeated Mt. Aloysius College 5-0

This Week
Sept. 14 at Shenandoah University 7 p.m.
Sept. 19 at Lancaster Bible College 3 p.m.

Hood earned its first victory of the season Thursday by posting its fourth shutout of Mt. Aloysius in five meetings. Hood set a school record by firing 67 shots against the Mounties in the lopsided win. Freshman Naseem Zietoon tallied his first two collegiate goals to spark Hood to the win. Classmate Jaime Ramirez (above) also picked up a pair of assists in the game. The Blazers look to even their record this week with a pair of nonleague road matches before opening conference play next week.

Last Week
Sept. 9 Lost to St. Mary's College (Md.) 0-4
Sept. 12 Defeated Purchase College 3-0

This Week
Sept. 16 at College of Notre Dame (Md.) 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 19 vs. Mt. Aloysius College 1 p.m.

Senior Nikki Antalffy and sophomores Carlie Colella and Casey Miller (above) netted single tallies in a 3-0 shutout of visiting Purchase College Saturday afternoon. Hood junior Cara Jordan tied former Blazer Tamara Maggard '07 for first place on the program's career assists chart with her 14th assist on Colella's goal in the 61st minute. Hood's seasonal scoring leader with 10 points (4 goals, 2 assists), Jordan is also one goal shy of tying Jamie Summers '02 for second place in career goals (23). Hood has a pair of nonleague matches slated for this week.

Last Week
No matches scheduled

This Week
Sept. 19 vs. Catholic University 10 a.m.
Sept. 20 at Shenandoah University 1 p.m.

Hood has just three fall matches on the docket and will play two of them this weekend. Hood's contest with Catholic University Saturday will be played at the Baker Park Tennis Courts. The Blazers return six letterwinners from last season including sophomore Carter Reitman (above) who won 11 singles matches during his rookie season.

Last Week
No matches scheduled

This Week
Sept. 19 vs. Catholic University 10 a.m.
Sept. 20 at Shenandoah University 1 p.m.

Senior Dani Hunt (above) and the Blazers open the fall tennis season Saturday against Catholic University at the Baker Park Tennis Courts. Hunt won 10 singles matches last season, including three of four last fall.

Last Week
Sept. 8 Lost to Shenandoah University 1-3
Sept. 10 Lost to Penn State-Harrisburg 2-3

This Week
Sept. 15 vs. Johns Hopkins University 7 p.m.
Sept. 16 vs. University of Mary Washington 7 p.m.
Sept. 19 vs. Marymount University (at Catholic University) 10 a.m.
Sept. 19 at Catholic University Noon
Sept. 19 vs. Trinity University (D.C.) (at Catholic University) 2 p.m.

Hood makes its home debut Tuesday against regional rival Johns Hopkins University and entertains its first Capital Athletic Conference foe Wednesday when the University of Mary Washington visits Gambrill Gymnasium. Junior tri-captain Chelsea Weaver notched a career-high with 22 digs in a five-set thriller at Penn State Harrisburg Thursday. Freshman Brittany Tribett also registered a career-high with 31 assists versus the Nittany Lions. Senior Ashley Burns recorded a double-double with 11 kills and 19 digs to go along with seven service aces and junior Kristina Straub (above) finished with eight kills and 12 digs. Hood seeks its first victory of the season this week with five matches on the docket.