2B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - September 24, 2001 'M'NOTES Freshman sensation Webb stars at Invite The Michigan men's cross country team finished in second place at the Great American Cross Country Festival last Friday. The meet took place in Rock Hill, S.C., and featured the one-two attack of the Wolverines' accomplished veteran, senior Mark Pilja, and their sensational newcomer, freshman Alan Webb. Webb finished first with a time of 24:05, and was followed three seconds later by his elder teammate. North Carolina State won the overall competition with a score of 34. Michi- gan followed with a 67. Duke, Ten- nessee and Georgia rounded out the top five. The team races again this Saturday at the William and Mary Invitational in Williamsburg, Va. -fom staff reports Strikers defeat Iowa; even Big Ten record The women's soccer team used its head in more ways than one yesterday in a 1-0 victory over Iowa. The Wolverines are now 1-1 in the Big Ten and 3-4 overall. Captain Andrea Kayal headed the ball into the goal after a perfect corner kick by Amy Sullivant for the game's only goal. Just as important, the team stayed focused the entire game and avoided the mental breakdown that led to a 2-1 loss to Illinois on Friday. Michigan also played well against the Fighting Illini and took the lead with 19:42 in the first half on a head- er by captain Laurie Peterson. Stephanie Chavez assisted on the goal with a header that set up Peterson. Illinois out-shot Michigan 27-15 in the game but it appeared Michigan was going to escape with a win as they took their lead into the final minute of play. With 40 seconds left in regulation, Illinois' Colleen Joyce tied the score at'1-1 and forced the game into over- time. Just 2:47 into the extra session, Joyce ended the game with another shot past Michigan goalie Suzie Grech. -from stuff reports Women's golf easily wins Lady Northern In a weekend of career-bests, the women's golf team began its 2001-02 season with an impressive 14-stroke victory at the Lady Northern. Junior Kim Benedict and seniors Misia Lemanski, Cortney Reno and LeAnna Wicks were second, fourth, sixth and eighth, respectively, and each set new individual 54-hole career-lows. Freshman Laura Olin, in her first col- legiate competition, shot a 73 on the final day to jump 16 spots and tie for 1 Ith. Bess Bowers, a senior, posted a three day total of 240 to tie for 57th on the weekend. Michigan's tournament score was also a school record as its 873 was 16 strokes better than its previous record set last October during the Women's Collegiate Shootout in Indiana. The only other schools in contention going into the final day was Northwest- em with a total of 887 on the weekend and Kent State, a 2001 qualifier for the NCAA Championships, with an 892. Kent State also had the individual champion, Martina Gillen, who tied for 30th last year at the NCAA finals. -fiom staff reports CLUBSPORTSWEEKLY Wanted: Female club By Eric Chan For the Daily "I just love this sport," Amanda Bush says with a smile. Bush sits by the wrestling mat, watching the guys drill double leg takedowns. Dana Sullivan sits a couple feet away stretching her legs out. Her stretching will prove futile, as she won't have anyone with whom to wrestle. Sullivan usually practices with Bush, but not this week. Bush - exhausted from schoolwork and meet- ings - leaves Sullivan as the only women dressed for practice. "Well, it's mostly a matter of strength and experience," sophomore Brent Frey said about the difference between the male and female wrestlers. "Most of the guys in here are guys who have lots of high school experience, and some are even trying out for the varsity team. When we're learning new moves we'll work with them some times." Bush has been enamored with the sport of wrestling since high school. She always wanted to wrestle, but said the community looked down on the idea of a girl joining the wrestling team. Instead, she joined the team as a manag- er. She went to every meet, kept score and hung out with the other wrestlers. Bush decided that women should have their own outlet for wrestling, so she looked to start a women's wrestling club at Michigan last fall. But, enroll- ment faltered and she made the club co- ed. Wrestlers, including Frey and Mark Hoffman, used to go to the Martial Arts room in the CCRB hoping to find others with whom to wrestle. When sign-up sheets for the wrestling club popped up around the building, they wholehearted- ly scribbled their names down. More and more people heard about the club through word of mouth. At the first practice, the club had about 15 wrestlers. Bush, however, was disappointed to see that none of the 15 were women. None came the entire first year. Frey said that the practices through- out the inaugural year ran smoothly. He said that he would usually break a sweat, even though the workouts weren't that structured. This year, Chris Bogoski, a high school wrestling coach, has volunteered his services to the club. Frey and the other wrestlers say that practices under Bogoski have become more - Eited by Kareem LCopeland and Jim Weber g Tap plerTs structured. The wrestlers start with light drilling and new moves, then wrestle live. The club usually finishes with an intense abdominal workout Frey was disappointed that more peo- ple did not attend practices, so he and Bush sought new members at this year's Festifall. Frey said about 40 people signed up, half of them women. Bush was excited that she might have some- one to wrestle. But as the club began its second year, Dana Sullivan was the only other girl to show up. The men's side had only three or four new members. Sorori- ty and fraternity rush could have caused the paucity of members early in the term, Bush said. She hopes that more people, especially women, will drop by after rush ends. Bush also believes that many women may be worried about how men in the club treat them. "I bet some of the girls who signed up in Festifall, are thinking, like now, 'What did I get myself into?"' Bush said. "Girls really shouldn't be worried about coming down here; all the guys treat us with respect. I think there is a bond and respect among all wrestlers, regardless of sex." ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Who: Catherine Foreman Sport: Field Hockey Hometown: Happy Valley, South Australia Year: Senior Position: Defender Why: Catherine Foreman was a factor in four of the Wolverines' six goals on Friday, as Michigan pounded Massachusetts 6-0. Foreman posted a career-high four assists, moving her a step closer tothe Michigan career assist record. The Wolverines also won their Big Ten home openeron Sunday against Indiana 10-1. Foreman Friday. Sept.28 M Golf hosts Wolverine Invitational, 9 a.m. Field Hockey vs. Iowa, 3 p.m. W Soccer vs. Northwestern, 4 p.m. M Soccer vs. Dayton (Pioneer High School), 7 p.m. Volleyball vs. Iowa, 7 p.m. Ice Hockey in Blue/White Intrasquad (exhibition), 7 p.m. M Tennis at Notre Dame Invitational Saturday, Sept. 29 W Soccer vs. Wisconsin Rowing hosts Boathouse Day, 10 a.m. W Swim/Diving in Intrasquad Meet, 10 a.m. M Cross Country at Roy Griak Invitational (Minneapolis) 11 a.m. Football vs. Illinois, 3:30 p.m. Volleyball vs. Minnesota, 7 p.m. M Tennis at Notre Dame Invitational Sunday, Sept. 30 W Soccer vs. Wisconsin, 1 p.m. Ice Hockey vs. Queens (exhibition), 2:05 p.m. M Soccer vs. Western Michigan (Varsity Field), 3:30 p.m. Field Hockey at Ball State, 2:30 p.m. M Golf hosts Wolverine Invitational, TBA M Tennis at Notre Dame Invitational DAILY COcRJEARD Rumors aside, dancers return to, Crisler Arena Charles Paradis Daily Sports Writer They may have pom-poms, but they are definitely not cheerleaders. They are the women 'of the Michigan dance team. They do not cheer, they do not flip up in the air, they do not perform any sort of stunt whatsoever. These girls just dance. The team is coached by Valerie Potsos, who was the dance team captain in 1992. Following in her footsteps are this year's three co-captains: Junior Brittany Johnson and sopho- mores Lorin O'Toole and Amy Palmer. "We do more of a variety of styles, we do dance with poms in our hands, but at the same time we do jazz routines and we'll do hip-hop routines," Palmer said. Not only does the team perform for sporting events, it also competes at the national level. "Our biggest performance actually is our national competi- tion in Orlando, Fla. It is in January and we go down there and compete against dance teams from across the nation," Johnson said "Our goal this year is to be in the top three at Nationals." The team also dances during timeouts and in between halves for those gathered in Crisler Arena, home of men's basketball team. For a while, fears were raised that the team would not be able to dance at basketball games anymore. "There was some talk based on space requirements," Mar- keting Director Tom Brooks said. But last week, Athletic Director Bill Martin, allayed any fears when he announced his decision that the team would be allowed to dance at Crisler again this season. Martin's decision might have been affected by an overwhelming support for the team. While mulling over the issue, the athletic department received an undisclosed number of e-mails in support of the team. But in the end, Michigan decided that the team should con- tinue to dance on the court this season. But the dance team is not welcome at Michigan Stadium. "We hope one day to get on the field because dance teams are becoming very popular nowadays and a lot of Big Ten teams do have their dance teams on the field," Johnson said. Currently, the athletic department does not see a way to integrate the team into the football game. "I don't think there is enough time, enough room and it isn't a part of the tradition of Michigan football," Martin said. Despite rumors to the contrary, the Michigan dance team will be performing during basketball games at Crisler Arena. Martin was also concerned that the dance team would cut into the marching band's time. While it may not be a part of the Michigan football tradi- tion, it is for six other Big Ten schools, including Michigan State. Dance teams have also been on the field of Michigan Stadium for the first two home games as both Miami (Ohio) and Western Michigan's teams performed. The closest the team gets to kickoff is dancing before the home football games at the Michigan Experience. Few peo- ple have heard a great deal about the Michigan dance team or dance teams in general. But the sport has seen a significant increase in exposure recently. "It has really taken off in the past few years and we intend to keep going on that same track," Johnson said. This can be attributed inpart to the increased skill level of the sport. Moving beyond the realm of a hobby or pastime, the dance team is now recognized as an important part of Michigan athletics. "I have noticed in the past five or six years that dance team has taken off, they are becoming more athletic," Palmer said. "They're definitely pushing toward the sport end of it. It's not just fun and games anymore; it is very serious and very competitive. We take it very seriously." This is the first year for coach Potsos, who hopes to lead the squad to an impressive showing at nationals this year. "Our coach this year is new and she is doing and awesome job," O'Toole said. "I think she is really going to help our team take it up to another level." MLB STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE Eastern Division - W L Pct GB New York Yankees 88 60 .595 - Boston 75 71 .514 12 Toronto 73 76 .490 05.5 Baltinore n 89 39 29. Tampa Bay 53 96 .356 35.5 Central Division W L PtGB W L Pct GB Cleveland 86 e4 .573 - Minnesota 70 701sa5277 Chcago White Sox 7072 .5a 0 Detroit 6es8as.403 25.5 ans City 5 58 9 .389 27.5 Western Division W L PtnGB seattle 10643 .70 - Oaklad m 0 55 5 .600 05 Anaheim 74 75 '097 32 Texas 69 80 .463 37 NATIONAL LEAGUE Eastern Division Atlanta 00 69 .037 - Philaelphia 00 70 .533 0. New Yark Mets 76 74 .507 4.5 Floriaa 69 00 .403 00 Montreal 64 86 .427 16.5 central Division W L PctOGB Houston 08 60 .595 - St. Louis 85 66 .567 4 Csivago Cubs 00 67 .547 7 Milwaukee 6 4 86 .427 25 C ncinnati 61 89 .407 28 Pittsburgh 56 94 .373 33 Westemn Division W L Pct000 Arizona 03 66 .557 - san Franisco 01 60 .544 2 Los Angeles 00 69 .537 3 Sen Diego 74 74 .000 .5, Colorado 66 03 .443 07 MLB SCORES Yesterdayns games Detoit 12, BOSON 6 Tampa Bay 1, TORONTOa0 CCAO ALIDO sansas City 2 Cleveand 4,MIssESOnAo2 TEXAS 5, Anahein3 Alanta 5, Nsa ToeRE (L) 4 Coloado~ 5, MOo,,:A, 3 PHiLADELPHIA 5. Florida 4 PITTSBURGH 2, St. Louis1 MiLWAUKEE 7, Cincinnati 3 HOvSON 7, Chicago (NL) 6 SnFanciscoatSAN DIEGO INC. Arizona at LOs ANGELES, INC. Seattle at OAKLAND, INC. New York (AL) at BALTIMoRE, INC Today's games Baltimore a0Boston Torontoat Cleveland Detra at Ktansas City Seattle at Texas Chicago (NL) at Pittsburgh Atlanta at Foridatn St. Lauis at Houston San Diego at Colorado San Francisco at Los Angeles NFL STANDINGS AMERICAN CONFERENCE Eastern Division W L T Pct. PF PA Indianapolis 2 0 0 1.00 87 50 Miami 2 0 0 1.00 49 38 N lets 0 0 0 .000 24 45 NewEtngland 0 00 .000 17 23 Buffalo 0 2 0 .000 32 66 Central Division WLTPt PF A W L T Pct. PPAP Cincinnati 2 0 0 1.00 44 27 Jacksonvilie 2 0 0 1.00 34 9 Clevelani 0 1 0 .500 30 23 Baltimore 0 0 0 .500 27 27 Tnnessee 0 2 0 .0n 29 44 Pittsurgh 0 1 0 .000.3 21 Western Division W L T Pt. P PA San Diego 2 0 0 1.00 62 24 Denver 10 01.00 30 20 Seattle 0 001.00 9 6 Oakland 1 1 0 .500 42 42 Kansas City 0 2 0 .000 27 40 NATIONAL CONFERENCE EsteDivisio W L T Pt. PP. PA NY Giants 1 0 00 SOD5 3 34 Philadelphia 0 1 0 .000 17 20 Dallas 0 2 0 .000 27 42 Washington 0 0 0 .000 3 30 Arizona 0 0 0 .000 0 0 W L T Pct. PF PA Green Bay 1 0 0 1.00 28 6 TampaSay 1 0 0 1.00 10 6 Chicago 1 1 0 .500 23 27 Minnesota 0 2 0 .000 23 4 Detroit 0 2 0.00020 52 western Division W L T Pt. PP PA St. Lois 1 0 0 .00 20 7 San Frncisco 1 0 0 1.00 16 13 Newv Orleas 0 0 0 .00 24 6 Caroline00.500 40 37 Atlanta 0 1 0 .500 37 32 NFL GAMES Yesterdae's games CINvIsrI 21, Baltimore 10 San Diego 32, DALLAs 21 INDIANAPOs 42, Buffalo 26 JACKSoNvILLE 13Tennessee 6 Atlanta 24, Carolina 16 CLEvELAND 24, Detroit 14 Chicago 17, Minnesota 10 New York Giants 13 KANSAsCITY3 Miami 18, Oakland 15 New York Jets at NEw ENGLAND, INC. Philadelphia at sEATTLE, INC. St. Louis at SAN FRANSes, INC. Denverat ARIZONA, Inc. 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