Wednesday, September 28, 2011

A MILESTONE!

100 points.

Wilt Chamberlin accomplished this feat in one game against the New York Knicks on March 2, 1962.

Scoring 100 points in a game in basketball is an accomplishment that no one else has mirrored even today, but to score 100 points in a soccer career is a task that many cannot even dream of accomplishing.

Well....it's time for Senior Alicia Plotky to wake up, because for her, that dream has now become a reality.



On Thursday, September 22, 2011 against Huntingdon College, Plotky went on a tear and found the back of the net 3 times.  These three goals, and six points (2 points for a goal, 1 for an assist) propelled her to the top of the record books in points, surpassing current record holder in goals Jennifer Walker, and Hall of Fame member Diane Bassett, who both shared the top spot with 99 points.

What makes this accomplishment even more impressive are the conditions in which it occurred.  Plotky came to the Hilltop, like her fellow senior classmates, knowing that regardless of team record they could not participate in any post-season event.  Plotky also obtained this record with 9 games to go in the current 2011 season.  Her uncanny ability to find holes in the opposition's defense, and her composure on the ball to place it securely in the back of the net on numerous occasions is remarkable.

This Friday night (Sept. 30) we will be honoring Alicia before our first SCAC conference game against the University of Dallas.  Come out and support Alicia and thank her for her prowess on the field!!

GO PANTHERS!

Thursday, September 8, 2011

In Between Trips

We spent our first weekend of competition in Lynchburg, VA by taking on two very strong ODAC opponents Roanoke and Lynchburg.  While we dropped the first game, a back-and-forth 2-1 loss, we picked up an overtime (2-1) win over Lynchburg in balmy conditions.  

However, as much weight as these games carry, the things we took away from the 9 hr drive (both ways) will remain with us for a long time.  For example....Modern Family Season 1 is the perfect DVD for any team's viewing enjoyment.  Everyone can identify with a character or two from the show and the running commentary about the smallest things in life is completely accurate.  Furthermore, we got a chance to know the newbies on the team a bit better. Bailey Kimbell is one of the most unique characters on the team....she doesn't come from the same mold as everyone else, and that is what makes her spectacular.  Our freshmen spent much of the time with their noses forged in the pages of their textbooks...time management as a student-athlete is paramount! (Especially if we're trying to maintain our 3.4 team GPA!)

This trip definitely served a great purpose.  It was a strong indicator about our team's ability very early in the season, and it also helped unify a group of 24 individuals trying to find their identity as a TEAM!

We will hit the pavement again as we travel to Hanover, Indiana tomorrow for two games against Thomas More and Hanover!  We hope anyone reading this close to Hanover will contemplate coming out and supporting our team.

GO PANTHERS! 

Junior Devon Weldon and Head Coach Benji Walton discussing random bus musings

Senior Jillian Theibert being....silly.

Learning about all the many things Bailey Kimbell is interested in...one of them being Craisins!

Pre-game walk and stretch at the hotel in Lynchburg, VA (Liberty University in the background)

How do you combat the wear and tear of two games in two days!? Devon Weldon, Chandler Wentz and Catherine Sandon know....ICE BATHS!!! 

Thursday, September 1, 2011