April 15, 2008

In this issue: Men's Golf |Men's Lacrosse | Women's Lacrosse | Softball | Men's Tennis | Women's Tennis | Men's Track & Field | Women's Track & Field

Last Week
April 14 at Bent Creek Invitational (Hosted by Franklin & Marshall College) 17th place

This Week
April 17 at Susquehanna University Invitational 1 p.m.

Hood’s men’s golf team finished 17th overall in its first match of the 2008 spring season Monday in the Bent Creek Invitational hosted by Franklin & Marshall College. Andrew Alger led the Blazers with a nine-over 80 on the par 71 course. Following Alger were Evan Chaney (93), Daniel Reid (101), and Aaron Prescott (above) (107).

Last Week
April 11 Lost to No. 10 Villa Julie College 6-30
April 14 Lost to No. 1 Salisbury University (CAC Tournament) 3-29

This Week
No games scheduled

The Blazers had a tough week playing against two nationally ranked teams. On Friday, Hood lost 30-6 to No. 10 Villa Julie at home. Sophomore Sofiane Lazar scored two goals and senior Sam Hofmann (above) made 15 saves. The Blazers entered the first round of the Capital Athletic Conference yesterday, but fell to the top-seeded and No. 1 team in the nation, Salisbury University, 29-3. Hofmann had 11 more saves for Hood and as a result, moved into the top 20 all-time in NCAA Division III history in career saves (662). Hood's final contest of the spring will be Tuesday April 25 against McDaniel College at Thomas Athletic Field.

Last Week
April 9 Defeated Lancaster Bible College 9-3
April 12 Defeated Ferrum College 11-10

This Week
April 15 at Trinity University (D.C.) 4 p.m.
April 20 at Salisbury University (CAC Tournament) TBA

Before bidding farewell to seniors Arielle John (above) and Lauren Lieb, Hood won back-to-back games, first downing Lancaster Bible, 9-3, on Wednesday. Sarah Balukoff scored her 20th goal of the season in the win, while Kelsey Blackwell, Jen Graham, Britney Colandreo and Lauren Perzan all had two goals apiece. On Saturday, the Blazers held off nonconference opponent Ferrum College, 11-10, making for an especially memorable senior day. Blackwell tallied five goals for Hood and Lieb made 14 saves in her final home game in goal. Jayme Frost and Brandy Noel each had two goals, and Colandreo and Balukoff both had one.

Last Week
April 10 Lost to York College (Pa.) 2-6
April 10 Lost to York College (Pa.) 0-10 (6 innings)
April 13 Lost to Salisbury University 0-8 (5 innings)
April 13 Lost to Salisbury University 2-8

This Week
April 15 vs. Wesley College (CAC Tournament) 4:15 p.m.
April 17 vs. TBA (CAC Tournament at Salisbury University) 4:15 p.m.
April 19 vs. TBA (CAC Tournament at Salisbury University) TBA
April 20 vs. TBA (CAC Tournament at Salisbury University) TBA

Hood was swept twice at home this past week, first falling to the top two teams in the Capital Athletic Conference (York College (Pa.) and Salisbury University). Sam Smith and Jen Willison each had hits for the Blazers in the first game of the doubleheader and Sara Wastler recorded singled in the nightcap. Hood celebrated senior day for Kate Hassell and Alecia Weddle Sunday. Jamie Gardner (above) hit a two-run homer, her sixth blast of the season, to put the Blazers on the board in game two. The fourth-seeded Blazers host Wesley College Tuesday in a CAC tournament first round contest.

Last Week
April 7 Lost to Lincoln University 4-5
April 8 Lost to No. 11 University of Mary Washington 3-6
April 11 Defeated Lincoln University 7-0
April 12 Lost to Villa Julie College 3-5
April 13 Lost to No. 11 University of Mary Washington (CAC Tournament) 0-9

This Week
Season complete

The Blazers’ men’s tennis team wrapped up its season, playing five matches in seven days. Hood traveled to Lincoln University Monday where the Blazers were edged out, 5-4. Abou Camara and Garrett Loomer each won their singles matches, while Mike Hardman and Camara, and Kenny Smith and Loomer earned doubles victories. After the Blazers fell 6-3 the following day against No. 11 Mary Washington, Hood turned around and blanked Lincoln, 7-0, on Friday. Camara and David Blowe (above) both won singles matches in straight sets. Blowe was a double winner for Hood in the Blazers’ 5-3 loss to CAC opponent Villa Julie on Saturday, claiming victories at the No. 3 singles spot and the No. 2 doubles spot with Loomer. Finally, Hood was ousted from the CAC Tournament on Sunday, falling 9-0 against Mary Washington.

Last Week
April 8 at Trinity University (D.C.) Postponed
April 10 Defeated Villa Julie College 5-4
April 11 Lost to York College (Pa.) 4-5
April 11 Defeated Wilson College 8-1
April 13 Lost to No. 7 University of Mary Washington 0-9
April 14 Lost to York College (Pa.) (CAC Tournament) 3-6

This Week
Season complete

Hood won two of five matches this week, finishing the 2007-08 season at 6-6 overall and 2-4 in the CAC. The Blazers squeezed by Villa Julie, 5-4, Thursday as junior Caitlin Erickson won the deciding No. 5 singles match in straight sets. Christine Ocampos-Barry and Stephanie Garrett also won in straight sets at the first and second singles spots, respectively. In doubles competition, Larisa Buriak and Ocampos-Barry won 8-4 at the No. 1 slot, while Garrett and Erickson also won 8-4 at No. 2 doubles. The next day, Hood split, defeating Wilson College 8-1, and losing to York (Pa.) College 4-5. On Sunday, the Blazers dropped a 0-9 decision at Mary Washington before heading into Monday’s CAC tournament at York, Pa. Despite winning three singles matches by Garrett, Erickson, and Laura Wanner (above), Hood fell 6-3 to York to bring the season to a close.

Last Week
April 12 at West Chester University Invitational Individual Results

This Week
April 19 at Capital Athletic Conference Championship (hosted by York College, Pa.) 10 a.m.

The Blazers traveled to West Chester, Pa., Saturday to compete in the West Chester Invitational at West Chester University, where seven school records fell. Ola Komolafe set school marks in the 200 meters (23.04) and the 400 meters (51.81), while Blair Ames’ 1:59.29 sixth-place finish in the 800 meters was also a new record. William Andrews lowered the steeplechase record to 10:23.39 in this third place finish and Mattia Mabellini (above) set a new mark in the 110-meter hurdles (19.74). In field competition, Matt Haynes surpassed the school record in the hammer throw (119’ ¼’’) and Justin Everett had set the top mark in the triple jump (41’1 ¾’’).

Last Week
April 12 at West Chester University Invitational Individual Results

This Week
April 19 at Capital Athletic Conference Championship (hosted by York College, Pa.) 10 a.m.

Six school records went down as Hood competed in Saturday’s West Chester Invitational in West Chester, Pa. Jessica Parrish set two new marks, one in her third place finish in the 200 meters (25.79), and another in the triple jump (32’ 6’’). Danielle Sgro lowered the record in the 3000 meters (11:15.76) in her third place finish, while Lauren Smith set the mark for the steeplechase (12:37.12), also taking third place. Katie Thomas (above) clocked in at a time of 1:12.93 in the 400-meter hurdles and Kayla Murphy threw the hammer 89’ 4’’ for new records.