6 February 2004
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SPORTS
Gymnasts break Wilson records Melanie Mills Staff Writer
Michelle Bourque ‘06
Sarah Massey ‘06
Michelle Bourque has proved an asset to the record-breaking gymnastics team. This is due in large part to her unique routine on the beam that sets her apart from the competiton. She describes it as “challenging and fun to do.” Bourque currently holds the school record for the beam with an astonishing 9.7 she scored on Feb. 1 at the University of Pennsylvania. This beat her previous record of 9.475, but before Bourque the record was held by Valerie Shaw in March 2000 at 9.45. Watch for Bourque to continue her run as one of Wilson’s finest throughout the gymnastics season.
Sarah Massey has been a powerful competitor for the Wilson College gymnastics team. She recently broke her previous record on the floor with a score of 9.55, but also holds records in vault, all-around, and is tied for the record in her favorite event, bars. Massey honored Wilson last year when she traveled to Wisconsin to participate in the Division III national gymnastics championships. Although unable to compete due to a recent fracture in her back, Massey still plans to help the team. When listing her goals, she explains, “I hope to continue to contribute simply by being very positive and suportive.” She feels the team is “the strongest it has ever been” due to “great comradery and fantastic potential.” She would like to see a member of the team attend nationals again this year.
Wilson basketball; small but mighty Liz Hicks Sports Editor At first glance the Wilson College basketball team does not stand out or even look like much different from any other team in the conference. However, at a closer glance the onlooker can see that is far from true about this years’ small but talented team. A quick look at the team record to date would make the spectator wonder about this teams’ ability, but, that would be off the mark. Composed of a combination of returning and beginning basketball players the team has many difficulties that will take some time to overcome – but it can be done. Because of their height and team size disadvantages the team has to work harder then some of the other teams that they play. A skilled group, they have the ability to do well when they combine their commu-
nication skills with all of the things that they have learned during practice. While the team is in a loosing streak they all agree that, even given the opportunity, they would not play for anyone else. A close-knit family group each played has retained their ability to encourage each other, even on the worst of days. The Wilson Basketball team is an open group that has learned to come together and work on any of their problems without any drama, which can be seen with other teams. A hard-working bunch that are able to acknowledge the fact that they have not done as well as they would have hoped. They recognize that they can only take one day at a time and hope for the best in the games to come. The Wilson Basketball team can next be seen on campus at their home game versus Hood College. Come on out and cheer them on up at the Field House on Saturday, February 7th at 2 p.m.
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Basketball Team Roster: Head Coach – Allison Steiger Assistant Coach – Shelly Novak Number 25 22 24 31 11 13 10 14
Name Tracy Spangler Sarah Takling Lisa Schroyer Hilary Peak Lindsey Trace Jennifer Holley Emily Hood Jennifer Liggett
Position Guard Forward Guard Center Guard Forward Guard Guard
Record to Date: (Win to Lose) Overall – (3-13) Conference – (0-6)
Year Senior Junior Junior Junior Sophomore Sophomore Freshman Freshman