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ACU men, women dominate Classic: Men finish 5 in top 6, five women runners place in top 15

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By Steve Holt, Staff Writer As expected, the men's and women's cross country teams dominated their competition Friday in the opening meet of the 2003 season, the ACU Classic at Sherrod Park. The women placed all five runners in the top 15 finishers, winning with 27 points, compared to 59 scored by second-place South Plains College. Wildcat men ... [Read More…]

Cats take 9 flights at invite: Men’s, women’s teams take five singles, four doubles flights

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By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The ACU men's and women's tennis teams were dominant in the ACU Wal-Mart Open last weekend, winning nine flight championships. The three newest members of the men's team: sophomore Casper Steenkamp, freshman George Carstens and freshman Kevin Beedy, won championships in men's the top three singles flights, and ... [Read More…]

Wildcats wrap up Fort Lewis, 46-7: Skyhawks can’t avoid Cats’ defensive swarm, high-yardage offense

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By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor ACU beat visiting Fort Lewis (Colo.) last weekend not because of one or two reasons, but 620 of them. The Wildcats racked up 620 yards of total offense en route to a 46-7 pounding of the Skyhawks at Shotwell Stadium Saturday. The 620 yards ranked No. 6 in ACU's record book for a single-game output and didn't start ... [Read More…]

JV wins its first game

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By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor The junior varsity football team battled back after trailing early against Cisco Junior College to win its first game of the season, 21-13 on Monday. "[Cisco] came right down on the first drive and scored, but we rallied back," coach Colby Carthel said. "They were bigger, stronger and faster, but our guys just ... [Read More…]

ACU sweeps Midwestern; welcomes TWU, St. Ed’s: Team wants continued crowd support for weekend’s matches

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By Brian Roe, Sports Writer ACU volleyball ran its winning streak to three matches on Tuesday night, easily defeating Midwestern State in the home opener winning in three straight games in Moody Coliseum. Sophomore outside hitter Michelle Bernhardt led the team with 15 kills, while senior outside hitter Haylee Hartline had 11 of her own. Lindsey ... [Read More…]

Runners open season with ACU Classic

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By Steve Holt, Staff Writer Jon Murray is due for a national title in cross country. Not runner-up like the last two seasons. First. Period. The veteran has coached many championship track and field teams, but the ultimate prize has eluded Murray in the fall sport, which officially begins Friday at 6 p.m. with the ACU Classic at Sherrod Park. ... [Read More…]

Ukranians headline Wildcat newcomers

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By Steve Holt, Sports Writer The ACU women's cross country team has already experienced a scare this fall, before any women even put on a purple singlet. Freshman runner Olha Kryvyak of Lviv, Ukraine, collapsed on Aug. 28 after a run, and after being rushed to the emergency room was diagnosed with a severe case of heat stroke. Kryvyak was just ... [Read More…]

ACU: tipping scales in 2003

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By Brian Roe, Sports Writer Balance is a dynamic part in the game of tennis. As a player, one needs balance to control the game and stay in the point. As a team, the roster needs to be balanced in order to control match play and team victories. This team has balance. "We are very balanced up and down the roster," said Hutton Jones, head tennis ... [Read More…]

Wildcats want to conquer Fort Lewis: Pass-happy Sky Hawks visit Shotwell Stadium for first-ever meeting

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By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor After a nine-day break, the Wildcat football team is ready to play again. What's more- it's ready to play at home. "I'm ready to play this week, man," junior linebacker Shawn Taylor says eagerly. His right hand is covered in a blue cast, a visible reminder of strained ligaments he suffered in last week's game ... [Read More…]

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