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November 2010
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Track Looks to Win Again By Cameron Barlow Junior Contributor
Saints Defeat Cougars On Their Turf
Can’t Convert in Playoffs By Jack Borkey Senior Editor, Sports
The longer you wait for something, the sweeter it is. Marshall Hollerith dove his way into the end-zone to give the Saints a 35-28 wins over the Collegiate Cougars. The win was the Varsity players’ first against the Cougars, breaking a sixyear drought. Up by 21 late in the third quarter, the Saints survived a furious comeback. The Saints defense came up huge at the start of the second half, creating two turnovers in under three minutes. A fumble recovery by junior Landrum Tyson and an interception by senior Patrick Martin led to two quick touchdowns for the Saints. A run by senior Rob Vozenilik and a 52yard catch by Senior Brody Hingst put the Saints up, 14-0. Another short touchdown run by Vozenelik launched the already excited crowd into a wild frenzy. “It was the most exciting game I’ve ever been to,” senior Kurt Jensen said. “The [team] really had the crowd going,” The Saints were cheered on by a rowdy crowd full of students and alumni. With the help of Student Council, the passion for Saints football was born again. Towards the end of the third quarter, Collegiate rallied, and following a series of questionable calls and Saint miscues, the Cougars tied the game at 21-21. The Saints, however, never lost hope, and were determined to end the six-year losing streak. After touchdowns by each team, the fourth quarter ended in a deadlock, and the game headed to overtime.
Due to the anticipation and the tense rivalry of the two teams, overtime seemed appropriate. Collegiate won the coin toss and elected to defend first, thus giving the Saints the ball first. The Saints made the Cougars regret their decision with Hollerith’s 2-yard touchdown run. After Williamson’s successful extra point, the ball was handed over to Collegiate. On their possession, the Cougars looked rattled and struggled under the deafening noise of the visiting crowd. Costly penalties forced them into a crucial fourth and goal situation. Heavy pressure caused Collegiate quarterback Wilton Speight to force up a pass into the end zone, which was picked off by Martin. The interception set off celebration that was six years coming. Just like the Saints six years back, students rushed the field to be with their victorious Saints. The Saints offense was led by Vozenelik’s four touchdowns (one passing), as well as junior Miles Jackson’s 71 yards on 12 carries. Hingst led the Saint receivers with 52 yards on one catch, followed by Julius Moore, who had 46 yards on two catches. Senior Thompson Brown led the Saint defense with eight tackles, including three sacks. The solid defense was also helped by Tyson, who had seven tackles and a fumble recovery, and Patrick Martin, who added two interceptions. The Saints went on to play the Cougars again in the State semi finals, however they fell 28-16. Despite the loss, the defeat of Collegiate at their field, will be a fond memory of Saints for
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The Indoor Track team is looking to win its second Prep and State Championships in three years. To do this it will need to use its experience, depth and potential for breakout seasons by several members of the team. Captains Ben Constable and Jamie Ball lead a middistance and long-distance group ready to be great. “The mid-distance group will be as good as anyone this year,” said Coach Marshall Ware. “We have a lot of depth there.” Along with junior Aoky Sarhan and sophomore Will Bruner, the mid-distance and long-distance groups look to score big points this season. “We lost guaranteed sprint points last year with the loss of Hiter and Kurt,” said Coach Ware. This year the sprinters are led by juniors Keaton Hillman, who ran in the record- breaking 4x200 race last year, Miles
Jackson, Julius Moore and Douglass James, who look to improve upon their personal bests last year and score important points in all of the meets. There is plenty of experience and depth in field events this year. “I think Douglass James is poised for a breakout season in the jumping events,” said Coach Ware. James, an all-Prep triple jumper last year, will look to improve upon his mark last year in the triple and high jumps. Juniors Moore and Hillman also will provide big points in the high and long jumps this year, especially with the help of the new coach, Mr. Nunley. Senior Andre Aganbi and junior Jim Partee lead the shotputters this season. Pole vault is still a strong suit of the team, even with the loss of junior Jack McDowell, to a broken arm. Juniors Chip Wigginton and Jesse White will pick up the slack. With depth and experience, the Indoor Track team looks to have a great season.
Photos | Kurt Jensen, Editor-in-Chief years to come. To Vozenelik, beating the Cougars was the pinnacle of his time playing as a Saint. “[It was] the greatest win I’ve had in my career,” Vozenelik said, “and it wouldn’t have been possible without the entire team’s effort and focus on the field,” The Saints Varsity football team finished their season 6-5, while going 2-3 in the Prep League. With low expectations at the beginning of the year, the Saints fought hard and would eventually have one of their best seasons in recent years. Captiain Vozenelik was most proud of his team’s perseverance and drive thoughout the year. “Going in to the season, no one expected us to, [but] we believed in ourselves and executed when it mattered,” he said. “We believed if we worked and prepared well, then it would translate to success on the field, and it did.”
Cross Country’s Strong Finish
By Wells Baylor Senior Editor, News
Varsity Cross Country’s season boiled down, not to the meets but to the team itself. As in previous years, the team was oriented more socially than competitively. “As a team, we are more of a cohesive unit, both during and after workout,” said Henley Hopkinson ’11. More than ever before, the team worked together, not against each other. And the spirit continued on and
off the paths. “There is no difference in and out of athletics,” said Jamie Ball ’11. James Busch ’11 agreed saying, “We are all friends.” Although camaraderie played a central role this year, the cross country team also managed to pull off an impressive 7-4 season under the leadership of senior captains Jamie Ball, James Busch and Stephen Wood. The team had strong showings at the Maymont Cross Country Festival and Preps, going on to place fourth in States.
Williams ’13 Soars at “Excite Night” By Jack Borkey Senior Editor, Sports
The first annual “Excite Night” lived up to its name. Taking a page from his Duke Blue Devils, Head Coach Hamill Jones wanted a night in which to introduce his team to its fans, all in the name of fun. The night contained a plethora of activity, including an inter-squad scrimmage, a dunk contest and a half court shootout. The main event, however, was the one-on-one match between senior Peter Dorsey and sophomore Rodney Williams. Dorsey, with almost no experience playing organized basketball, looked lost and Williams took off from the foul line but fell short.
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