CALVIN KNIGHT SPORTS REPORT FOR MARCH 31, 2012
MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TRACK AND FIELD
The Calvin men's and women's track and field teams had strong performances at
the Grand Rapids Open hosted by Aquinas College College Saturday afternoon at
Houseman Field.
Both teams had impressive showings in the high jump ealry in the meet as junior
Carissa Verkaik won the women's competition (5-5) while sophomore Matt
Christians won the men's competition (6-6 3/4). Verkaik's performance came in
her first track and field competition of the year. Christians meanwhile cruised
through his first three attempts, clearing the bar at 6-3, 6-5 and 6-6 3/4
before barely missing to clear the bar at 6-9.
The field events were a strength for both Calvin teams. On the men's side,
junior Aaron Meckes was a winner in the shot put (51-3) while placing second in
the discus (153-2). Senior Justin Kremers also took second in the javelin
(162-4).
On the women's side, freshman Jordyn Platt took second in the javelin (101-5)
while sophomore Hilary Banning was second in the triple jump (35-11 1/4) and
third in the long jump (16-3).
On the track, junior Alyssa Penning got things off with a bang for the women's
team, winning the 3,000 meter steeplechase with a time of 11:30.66. She led a
1-2-3-4 Calvin finish with younger sister Kimby Penning placing second
(11:49.97), sophomore Alyssa Oram third (12:03.98) and freshman Paige McMahan
fourth (12:19.82).
Calvin also took the top two spots in the men's steeplechase with sophomore Sam
Kerk winning in a time of 9:52.05 while sophomore teammate Philip Spitzer was
second (9:56.55).
Other winners for the Calvin women included sophomore Olivia Butler in the 600
meters (1:37.82), senior Jodi Hoekstra in the 3,000 meters (10:06.93), freshman
Kelley Tuinenga in the 300 meter hurdles (48.71), sophomore Stephanie Bennett
in the 300 meters (41.95) and the quartet of sophomore Julie Busscher, freshman
Amy Sybesma, Butler and junior Kaylea Brase in the 4x400 meter relay (4:04.67).
Other notables on the track for the Calvin men included freshman Erik Holstege
placing second in the 110 high hurdles (16.90) and fifth in the 300 meter
hurdles (43.21), Kremers placing fifth in the 300 meters (37.15), freshman Josh
Ferguson placing fifth in the 3,000 meters (8:49.86) and junior Nathan Frazier
placing fourth in the 1,500 meters (4:07.53).
Both Calvin teams will now prepare to compete next Saturday at the All-American
Invitational hosted by Adrian College.
MEN'S TENNIS
Calvin 6, Judson 3
Wheaton 9, Calvin 0
WHEATON, IL - The Calvin men’s tennis team split a pair of non-conference
matches Saturday afternoon, falling to Wheaton 9-0 and coming back to defeat
Judson 6-3. The Knights are now 3-4 overall.
In the win over Judson, Calvin won two of the three doubles points and four of
the six singles points. Brian DeMaagd and Loukas Peterson teamed up for a win
at No. 2 doubles and Jarrod Brower and Vashan Wright for a win at No. 3
doubles. Singles points came from Preston Phillips (No. 2), Philip Reinken (No.
3), Peterson (No. 4) and Tom Griffin (No. 6).
Calvin is back in action on Monday when it faces Davenport University in a
non-conference match at the East Grand Rapids Canepa Tennis Center.
WOMEN'S TENNIS
Kalamazoo 5, Calvin 4
KALAMAZOO - The Calvin women’s tennis team suffered a hard-fought 5-4 decision
at Kalamazoo Saturday afternoon. Kalamazoo took two of the three doubles points
and then held on to split the six singles flights to edge the Knights who fall
to 2-8 overall and 0-1 in the MIAA.
Calvin’s lone doubles point came from Lauren Schlagenhauf and Jordan Ipema at
No. 3 doubles with the Knights winning 8-5. In singles play, Samantha Reitsema
was a 6-4, 6-4 winner at No. 4 singles, Elise Doezema a 6-2, 6-2 winner at No.
5 singles and Ali Roode a 6-1, 6-0 winner at No. 6 singles.
Calvin is back in action next Tuesday when it hosts Alma at 4 p.m.
BASEBALL
Olivet 3, Calvin 0
Calvin 2, Olivet 0
OLIVET - The Calvin bafternoon, falling 3-0 in the opener before coming back to win game two 2-0.
With the doubleheader split, Olivet took three of the four games in the
conference series with the Knights who are now 8-10 overall and 3-5 in the
MIAA.
In game one, Calvin’s offensive attack was stymied by Olivet pitcher Jake Ball
who held the Knights to four hits and got out of a sixth-inning jam with a
double-play ball. Sophomore Jeff Victor (1-2) took the loss for the Knights.
In game two, freshman Nate Schepers tossed his first collegiate shutout,
holding Olivet to three hits. Schepers got all the run support he would need in
the fourth as freshman Johnathan VanByssum singled in Jake VanAlten to give the
Knights a 1-0 lead. Calvin added an insurance run in the sixth as VanByssum
again drove in VanAlten, this time on a fielder’s choice.
Schepers struck out three and walked two in picking up his second victory
against one defeat this season.
Calvin will now break until next Friday when it hosts Kalamazoo in a
doubleheader at 2 p.m.
SOFTBALL
Chicago 8, Calvin 0
Wheaton 6, Calvin 0
WHEATON, IL - The Calvin softball team dropped a pair of games at the Wheaton
Invitational Saturday afternoon, falling to the University of Chicago 8-0 and
to host Wheaton 6-0.
In the loss to Chicago, Calvin was limited to four hits. Sophomore Lina Avila
(2-5) took the loss. Calvin’s hits came from Christie VanderMeer, Marie Prins,
Catherine Hillbrands and Danae Miedema.
In the loss to Wheaton, Calvin gave up 12 hits and was credited for three.
Trista Brownlee took the loss for the Knights. Picking Up hits for Calvin were
Merin Cok, Miedema and Meghan Smith.
The Knights are now 5-11 on the year and return to action next Thursday at
Saint Mary’s College.
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