CALVIN SPORTS REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 2001
MEN'S SOCCER
Calvin stretched its unbeaten streak to five games and its winning streak to two
games with a 7-0 victory at Adrian Wednesday afternoon in the conference opener
for both teams.
The victory also lifted Calvin above the .500 mark for the first time this year
as the Knights improved to 3-2-2 overall.
Calvin led 4-0 at halftime behind first half goals from senior David VanderLugt
(Kalamazoo Christian), junior Aaron Bouw (Unity Christian) and sophomores Eric
Krauss (Grosse Pointe) and Jason Kastrounis (Sewickley, PA). The goal by
Kastrounis was the first of his collegiate career. In the second half freshman
Joel VandeKopple (Grand Rapids Christian), Bouw and senior Joel Tlachac (Grand
Haven) scored. The goal by VandeKopple was the first of his collegiate career.
Picking up assists for the Knights were sophomores Sam DeYoung (Western Michigan
Christian), David DeBoer (Western Michigan Christian), David Buursma (Western
Michigan Christian), Marcus Decker (Grand Rapids Christian), Krauss and
sophomore Paul Groenewal (Wycoff, NJ).
Calvin held a 38-8 shots at goal advantage. Senior Matt Thelen (Grand Haven)
and junior Justin Bouw (Unity Christian) split time in nets for the Knights to
combine on the shutout victory with Thelen collecting one save and Bouw picking
up two saves.
Calvin returns to action on Saturday when it journeys to Hope for a 1:30 pm
contest.
OTHER MIAA SCORES WEDNESDAY
Albion 0, Hope 0 (OT)
Alma 6, Olivet 3
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Calvin stretched its win streak to five games and remained unbeaten in
conference play with a 11-0 victory over Adrian Wednesday afternoon at Calvin
Field. The Knights improved to 6-2 overall and to 3-0 in the MIAA to move into
sole possession of first place in the league standings, two points ahead of 2-0
Albion and 2-0 Kalamazoo.
Senior Larissa Onderlinde (Kalamazoo Christian) led the way for Calvin with a
career-high four goals along with two assists. Junior Tricia Dyk (Western
Michigan Christian) also collected a hat-trick with three goals on the
afternoon. Also scoring goals for the Knights were senior Tara Bergsma (Calvin
Christian) and freshman Christian VanderJagt (Pittsford, NY), Colleen Ford
(Salem, OR), Linnea Butler (Olympia, WA). The goals by VanderJagt, Ford and
Butler were the first of their collegiate careers.
Calvin led 8-0 at halftime and held a 40-2 shots at goal advantage. Junior Leah
VanderPloeg (Unity Christian) and freshman Kristin Jamieson (Aurora, CO) split
time in nets to collect the shutout victory.
Calvin returns to action on Saturday when it hosts the Flying Dutch of Hope at
noon.
Other MIAA Women's Scores Wednesday
Albion 1, Hope 0
Olivet 5, Alma 1
Kalamazoo 9, St. Mary's 1
MIAA WOMEN'S SOCCER STANDINGS THROUGH 9-19 GAMES
Calvin 3-0
Albion 2-0
Kalamazoo 2-0
Hope 2-1
Olivet 1-1
Adrian 0-2
Alma 0-3
St. Mary's 0-3
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
Calvin remained locked in a first place tie in the MIAA standings with a 30-21,
30-18, 30-24 conference victory over Alma Wednesday at the Calvin Fieldhouse.
Calvin improved to 9-2 overall and to 4-0 in the MIAA with the win. Hope kept
pace with Calvin in the league standings, improving to 4-0 in the MIAA with a
three-game win over Olivet Wednesday. Calvin will travel to Hope Saturday
morning for an 11:00 am match at the Dow Center.
Calvin was led in the victory by junior Cassie Christopher (Fruitport) who
picked up 11 kills and 12 digs while sophomore Trisha Balkema (Highland, IN) had
10 kills, eight digs and three blocks. Junior Melissa Pell (Fremont), freshman
Kristin DeGroot (Tulare, CA) and freshman Kara Kuipers (Unity Christian)
collected seven kills apiece with DeGroot chalking up 12 digs, Kuipers a
match-high five blocks and Pell a match-high six service aces. Junior Jessica
Huisjen (Lansing) added 13 digs off the bench.
Senior Sara Ahrenholz (Prinsburg) contributed 45 assists from the setter
position.
Calvin will also face Cornerstone on Saturday in a non-conference match Saturday
afternoon in Holland.
MIAA VOLLEYBALL STANDINGS THROUGH 9-19
Calvin 4-0
Hope 4-0
Adrian 1-2
Albion 1-2
Alma 1-2
Kalamazoo 1-2
St. Mary's 1-2
Olivet 0-3
MEN'S GOLF
Calvin finished in fourth place at the first MIAA outing of the year, recording
a team score of 406 strokes. The outing was hosted by Olivet at the Bedford
Valley Country Club. Hope took first place with a team score of 391 strokes.
Sophomore Ryan Brandsma (Hinsdale, IL) was Calvin's top finisher with a round of
76 while senior Bryan Hoekstra (Grand Rapids Christian) was next with a round of
79. Senior Jon Kalmink (Grosse Pointe Woods) was Calvin's third man, carding a
round of 81 while junior Tony Karsten (Holland Christian) fired a round of 84
and senior Adam Derrickson (North Muskegon) added a round of 86. Freshman Mike
Bratt (Lynden, WA) closed out Calvin's finishers with a round of 93.
Calvin returns to action tomorrow when it competes at an MIAA outing hosted by
Albion at the Medalist Golf Club.
TEAM SCORES AT MIAA OUTING #1
Hope 391
Alma 396
Olivet 399
Calvin 406
Adrian 408
Albion 413
Kalamazoo 426
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