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1 Ladies' tennis team defeated by champs was extremely strong and the by Heather Paterson After losing to Mid wood High attitude was most pleasant. School in the second round of They wanted to win and the playoffs, the Ladies' Varsity encouraged each other to do so; Tennis team was again defeated there was very good support. by the current city champs in the Everyone gave 100%," Mayor's Cup. Only the top commented Ms. Schwartz. Right up until the playoffs, _the teams in the city are invited to' attend this championship, held team's situation was still very on June 3 at the National Tennis · unstable. The girls' dedication Center in Flushing Meadow and ability to give it their all was put to the test. Though they had Park. The girls beat Forest Hills only lost twice to their toughest . High School, 3-2, in the ftrst division opponent, Cardozo, round of the playoffs. However, their division rank was still not they were unable to overcome · deftnite. They needed to win Midwood in the second round. over their long time rival, "Midwood is extremely good. Bayside High School, in order We just couldn't match their to stay in second place and to · strength; some of their players ·avoid a possible extra· match are ranked," said junior starter, against Van Buren, which was close behind with only three Isabelle Sawicki. Ending their regular season losses . . The girls were able to secure with a 7-2 record as well as second place in Queens their second place rank with the Division I, the girls' 1995 wins f(Om their two doubles season was nevertheless an teams and the second singles qverall success. Ellen Schwartz, player, Heather ~aterson, who coach, attributed their favorable fought back from a 7-9 deftcit. First time members and season to the players' excellent attitude and the efforts of the starters also contributed new starters. "This year's team significantly to the team's
success this year. Senior Rachelle Quiban, and new starter, Natasha Grayso~, junior, played as a second doubles team. They held the best record of the team this. season since they were the only players to defeat Cardozo's second doubles team, 10-8, along with a playoff victory over Midwood's d9ubles team, 10-4. "It's too bad we didn't have Rachelle in the past. She's a welcomed new member," said Ms .. Schwartz. Another new starter, Winnie Lok,junior, "greatly" improved from last year which won her the third singles spot on · the team. "All held their own in th~ir new positions," said Ms. Schwartz, "Everyone enjoyed being part of the team and liked playing." As for next year, the team will . lose two starters. The team hopes to continue their success as a "strong team and possibly one with new and powerful starters," commented Ms. Schwartz.
Softball season Ends·in loss
First time in seven years:
Ladies• Soccer makes semi-finals by Phyllis Pei For the ftrst time in seven years, the Ladies' Varisity Soccer team made it to the semifinals following an incredible season as Queens Division II Champs. Unfortunately, the ladies could not overcome Tottenville High School, falling in the semi-fmal match, 7-1. Although Tottenville was leading only 2-1 at the half, Harris was simply unable to adjust itself to the extreme heat and humidity as well as the different turf. "Also, its [Tottenville's] players are a lot more experienced; many of them play year round with travel teams," comme~ted coach Keith Hanson. "The girls should not feel embarrassed
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about losing this game. We went fur,ther than anybody bad expected. We're a young team and we'll be back next year." Although the team's defense is strong and "not many teams can score against us," commented Mr. Hanson, this was not the case in the' Tottenville game, "We will deftnitely focus and work on our defense next season. We need to have the defense p;tSs like the offense and midfielders," added Mr. Hanson. Mr. Hanson believes the team's strong points lie in its "balanced offensive attack.,. With two of the captains, Felicia Vinci, senior, and Adrienne Socci, sophomore, earning 13 goals each, and Jennifer Bellos
scoring 11, the opponents could · by Scot Scher victories this season was against not easily key in on one playyr Queens Vocational. Harris won Ending their 1995 season with since all three were scoring a second round playoff loss to 29-2. "Everyone on the t~ bit threats. Martin Van Buren High School a bometun and Kelly hit two. "It Cooperation among the girls on May 31, the Girls' Varisity was one of the greatest games bas also contributed to the softball team lost the opportu- we've ever played," commented team's success. "The teamwork nity to advance to the city fmals. junior Christine Gra,n t, bas really improved since the "Our team started off badly- · leftftelder. Another highlight of start of the season. No matter our defense 'broke down in the the season came when the ladies who scores the goals, it's always frrst inning. This was unusual swept St. Edmonds, St. Savior a team effort," said Tara Pater- since our defense is strong," and St. · Agnes high schools. son, freshman. Harris walked into first place said coach Lawrence Ceraulo. "I hope we will make it back The ladies gave up seven runs after winning the tlrree game up to the semi-ftnals next year in the frrst inning to Van Buren, series. "We had three straight -we weren't supposed to make who wound up winning 9-7. wins; they were games of smart it this far this season; maybe "We played a very poor game; play, good defense and great we'll do it again," said Mr. our hitting was off, our ftelding hitting. Jennifer Dull (All-City Hanson. . was off, everything went badly Junior pitcher) pitched greaL for us," commented junior Kelly striking out hatter after batter," Claire Schnabel and Liron Olino, shortstop, who was said centerfielder, junior Shapir contributed to this ar- named to the All-City softball Desiree Clemente. ticle "I'm looking forward to the team by New YorkNewsday. Despite the loss, the ladies quarter fmals next season, if not" continue to rank as the Queens further. The majority of the 2A Division champs for the players will be back, most of fourth consecutive year. Their · whom will be seniors with tlrree overall season record was 24- years' experience," said Mr. Ceraulo. "If we don't do it next 5. . One of the most memorable year, we won't do it at all!"
Amy Kommatas, sophomore, and Teresa Grecsek, junior, get the kinks out before a Girls' Soccer practice. '