CALVIN SPORTS REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 8, 2001
MEN'S SOCCER
Calvin battled nationally-ranked Wheaton to a 1-1 tie to finish in second place
in the Calvin J. Bergsma Memorial Tournament. Hope took first place in the
tournament as the Flying Dutchmen were victorious twice in the two-day tourney
including a 3-1 win over Ohio Northern on Saturday. Calvin finished the
tournament with a pair of ties while Wheaton and Ohio Northern tied for third
place.
Prior to Saturday's Wheaton (2-1-2) had defeated Calvin in its nine prior
meetings against the Knights. Ranked 21st nationally, Wheaton struck first,
scoring in the 21st minute on header goal by Michael Rigby off a crossing pass
from Nick Fichera.
Calvin began to press the attack late in the first half however and broke
through in the 38th minute as sophomore Geol Scheirman (Broomfield, CO) slid a
low hard shot into the far corner of the Wheaton net to tie the game at 1-1.
Sophomores Marcus Decker (Grand Rapids Christian) and David Buursma (Western
Michigan Christian) were both credited with assists on the play that began with
Buursma moving the ball into the Wheaton box.
In the second half, Wheaton came up with the majority of the scoring
opportunities but Calvin senior goaltender Matt Thelen (Grand Haven) responded
with several superb saves to keep the game tied. Calvin (1-2-2) threatened in
the final 30 seconds of regulation as Wheaton was called for a "hand-ball" just
outsided the penalty box. Calvin's shot attempt off the re-start flew high and
wide as regulation came to a close.
The game was then halted when thunderstorms pelted the area and continued
storms kept the contest from going into overtime, leaving the final outcome as a
tie.
Wheaton held a 23-5 shots at goal advantage but Thelen was able to come up with
10 saves.
Calvin returns to action on Tuesday when it travels to Spring Arbor for a 4:00
pm contest.
WOMEN'S GOLF
Calvin took seventh in the first MIAA outing of the year as the Knights
recorded a team score of 452 strokes. Saturday's outing was hosted by Olivet at
the Alwyns Downs Golf Club. Senior Alyssa Bruinsma (Grand Rapids Christian) was
the top finisher for the Knights as she fired a round of 101 while freshman Dawn
Svenkeson (Scandia, MN) was next with a round of 104. Sophomore Sarah Giles
(Dayton, OH) added a round of 122 while senior Becky Rietema (Grand Rapids
Christian) came in at 125 and sophomore Rachel Kuipers (Middleville) at 133.
St. Mary's had the top team score Saturday with 349 strokes with Alma placing
second (353). Alma's Courtney Rhinehardt was Saturday's medalist with a round
of 81.
Calvin will compete in the second MIAA outing of the year on September 18. The
outing will be hosted by Adrian at the Lenawee Country Club.
TEAM SCORES AT MIAA OUTING #1
St. Mary's 349
Alma 353
Albion 355
Hope 361
Kalamazoo 401
Adrian 434
Calvin 452
Olivet 482
MEN'S GOLF
Calvin took third in a 12-team field at the Wishbone Classic hosted by Olivet
College. Calvin finished with a team score of 622 strokes in the two-day event
while host Olivet took first with a score of 606 and Tri-State second at 612.
The two-day event was held at the Bedford Valley Country Club and Marywood Golf
Club.
Junior Tony Karsten (Holland Christian) had the best two-round total for the
Knights, firing rounds of 74 and 79 for a score of 153. Senior Bryan Hoekstra
(Grand Rapids Christian) was the second-best finisher for the Knights with
back-to-back rounds of 77 (154) while senior Jon Kalmink (Grosse Pointe Woods)
had a 79 and a 78 (157). Other Calvin finishers included sophomore Ryan
Brandsma (Hinsdale, IL) with a score of 159 (80 and 79) and senior Adam
Derrickson (North Muskegon) with a score of 163 (79 and 83).
Calvin will open its MIAA campaign on Tuesday when it competes at MIAA outing
#1. The outing will be hosted by Albion at the Medalist Golf Club.
OLIVET WISHBONE CLASSIC TEAM SCORES
Olivet 606
Tri-State 612
Calvin 622
Hope 623
Alma 625
Spring Arbor 629
Manchester 638
Anderson 643
Aquinas 644
John Carroll 650
Franklin 655
Albion 675
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