CSR (Calvin Sports Report for August 31, 2007)

CALVIN SPORTS REPORT FOR AUGUST 31, 2007

Men's Soccer Opens with Win over Carthage
Winning Streak Snapped for Women's Soccer
Volleyball Begins 1-1 in Tournament Play
Men's Golf in 13th Place after First Round

MEN'S SOCCER
Calvin 4, Carthage 1

KENOSHA,WI -- The Knights began their 2007 campaign on the right foot, defeating host Carthage College 4-1 on Friday afternoon. Senior Jared Litty (Hudsonville/Hudsonville) and junior Michael Holwerda (Grand Rapids/Grand Rapids Christian) went 2-for-2 as the Calvin defense held Carthage (0-1) scoreless until the final ten minutes of play.

Neither team held a significant shooting advantage, with Calvin edging Carthage 15-14 in total shots, and it was three-fourths of the way through the first half that one of those shots found the back of the net. On an assist from senior Nick Capisciolto (Hudsonville/Unity Christian), Holwerda came off the bench to score the first goal of the season in the 32nd minute of play. Calvin led 1-0 at the half.

The next two goals were also Calvin's, both scored by Litty with assists from junior Anthony Gratson (Rochester/Rochester Stoney Creek) and Holwerda at the 6:27 and 24:55 marks, respectively. Carthage's lone point came with less than ten minutes to play, a goal by Greg Goldsberry off a cross from Chris Fidlow.

Holwerda earned his second goal of the season less than four minutes later with an unassisted breakaway shot that got past Carthage keeper Andrew Connor. Conner had eight saves during the match-up while Calvin keeper Dave Fortosis (West Chicago, IL/Wheaton Academy) had seven. Leading Calvin in shots was freshman Scott Hooker (Hudsonville/Unity Christian).

Calvin continues play in the "Battle on the Border" at Carthage, facing Concordia-Mequon (Wisc.) Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Central Time.

WOMEN'S SOCCER
Kenyon 2, Calvin 1

GAMBIER, OH -- A 2-1 loss to Keyon College (1-0) this afternoon broke a string of 27 undefeated games that dates back to the 2005 season. The streak included two losses in NCAA Division III Tournament games that ended in shoot-outs, which are recorded as ties. Calvin's last regular season loss was another 2-1 decision against Hope on October 26, 2005. The Knights ended last season with a 22-0-1 record that included a 1-0 victory over Kenyon in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Keyon was quick to put themselves on the board as Amanda Drummond scored an unassisted goal at the 3:02 mark. It was not until the 37th minute of play that Calvin was able to answer with a goal of its own. Sophomore Emily Ottenhoff (Palos Heights, IL/Chicago Christian) found a way past Kenyon keeper Rosie Davis, who had four saves in the game. The score was tied 1-1 at the half.

Again striking early, Drummond managed another goal in the first twenty seconds of the second half. She led the team with four shots. This time, Calvin was unable to strike back, and Kenyon took the victory.

Calvin keeper sophomore Alyssa Bergsma (Walker/Calvin Christian) had three saves. Both Calvin and Kenyon had nine total shots. Three of Calvin's shots came from freshman Mindy Capisciolto (Hudsonville/Unity Christian).

The Knights remain in Ohio to face the College of Mount St. Joseph at Denison University, which is hosting the other half of the tournament. The game is set to start at 3:30 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL
Calvin 3, Heidelberg 0 (30-26, 30-25, 30-27)
DePauw 3, Calvin 1 (25-30, 30-28, 30-26, 30-21)

COLUMBUS, OH -- Participating in an invitational this weekend at Capital University, the volleyball team split two games Friday afternoon. Ranked 10th in the latest NCAA Division III poll, Calvin defeated Heidelberg College in three games and went on to lose 3-1 to DePauw University.

In the victory over Heidelberg, Calvin amassed 56 kills and 62 digs. Leading Calvin in kills was senior Kristen Kalb (Stow, OH/Stow-Munroe Falls) with a total of 25 kills in three games. Senior Molly Krikke (Greenwich, OH/South Central) contributed 19 kills and 5 blocks. Sophomore Kelsey Sears (Traverse City/Traverse City West) and junior Lauren DeGroot (Tulare, CA/Central Valley Christian) had 14 digs apiece while Kalb added eight. Senior setter Katie Zondervan (Lakewood, CA/Valley Christian) had 48 assists and seven digs.

Calvin was not as successful in their second match of the afternoon, losing to DePauw University in four games. Krikke and Kalb again led Calvin's offense with 20 and 14 kills respectively, making for 34 of Calvin's 52 kills. The Calvin defense had 81 digs over the four game stretch, with 19 from DeGroot, 14 from Zondervan who had 47 assists, and 13 from Kalb. After taking the first game 30-25, Calvin lost the next three.

The Knights (1-1) are scheduled to play two more matches Saturday morning, facing Otterbein at 9:30 a.m. and host Capital University at 11:30 a.m.

MEN'S GOLF

OLIVET -- After the first round of the Olivet College Lou Collins Classic, Calvin stands in 13th place with a combined score of 326. Olivet College is in the lead with a score of 302 while Hope College is in second with a total of 308.

Top finishers for Calvin were junior Brad Tindall (Vicksburg/Vicksburg) in a tie for 23rd place with 78, sophomore Kyle Harvey (Willard, OH/Willard) in a tie for 49th with a score of 82, freshmen Matt Marks (Byron Center/South Christian) and Jess Hendricksma (Grand Rapids/Grand Rapids Christian) in a tie for 55th place with a total of 83, and sophomore Aaron Hargett (Lake Odessa/Lake Odessa-Lakewood) in 70th with 85.

Play continues Saturday with the second round to begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Bedford Valley Country Club.

TEAM SCORES (Round One)
1 Olivet College 302
2 Hope College 308
3 Bethel College IN 309
4 Spring Arbor Univ. 311
  Tri-State University 311
6 Alma College 312
7 Indiana Wesleyan U. 317
  Albion College 317
9 Aquinas College 318
  Siena Heights Univ. 318
11 Wheaton College 320
12 Olivet-2nd team 322
13 Calvin College 326
14 Hope-2nd team 332
15 Rochester College 333
16 Albion-2nd team 342
17 Concordia Univ. (MI) 355

Jeff Febus
Sports Information Director
Calvin College
(616) 526-6169 Office
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Received on Fri Aug 31 22:56:07 2007