CALVIN KNIGHT SPORTS REPORT FOR SEPT. 26, 2012
Men's Soccer Defeats Hope 1-0 - Extends Win Streak to Three;
Volleyball Wins at Saint Mary's - Remains Unbeaten in MIAA;
Women's Golf Fourth at MIAA Jamboree and Fourth in Overall Standings
MEN’S SOCCER
Calvin 1, Hope 0
By Mark DeHaan
Looking to extend their two game win streak, the Knights of Calvin traveled to
Van Andel Stadium in Holland to face the Flying Dutchmen of Hope. And, just as
they had last year, the Knights returned to Grand Rapids with an exciting 1-0
victory.
Calvin's lone goal came early as sophomore Travis Vegter struck for the
Knights, breaking through the Hope back line to face Hope freshman keeper Ethan
Beswick one-on-one. Dribbling toward the corner of the six yard box, Vegter
snuck a shot under Beswick's arm and inside the near post to put Calvin up
1-0.
After the first ten minutes, in which the Knights held the majority of the
possession, Hope began to settle down and pressure Calvin senior keeper Jared
Rushlau. Hope's Josh Whitaker and Tarwo Konbloa each had great shots on net
late in the first half, both curving just wide of the frame as Calvin took the
1-0 advantage into halftime.
In the second half, the pace quickened as each team looked for the long ball
and run onto net. The result was more shots for each team. Despite the
increased pressure in the respective defensive thirds, Hope was unable to put
any true chances on net.
With twenty minutes remaining, it appeared that the Flying Dutchmen had tied
up the ball game when a long throw from about 40 yards out found the back of
the net on an apparent deflection. The goal was waved off, however, as the head
referee called a foul on a Hope forward for pushing Calvin keeper Jared Rushlau
out of the way.
The Knights then held possession for the majority of the time remaining,
preventing any strong scoring opportunities for Hope and earning a tough 1-0
win.
“First five minutes we came out real strong, we moved the ball real well and
our passes were going right where we wanted to,” said Vegter. “I had a good
first touch right to goal and it was just me and the goalie at that point. It's
not about power. I was so close, (the keeper) wasn't going to get down fast
enough, all you have to do is place it at that point.”
Calvin now moves to 3-1 in conference and 5-3 overall while dropping the
Flying Dutchmen to 5-4 overall and 2-2 in the MIAA.
“Any time you can go on the road and win in the MIAA is huge,” said first-year
head coach Ryan Souders. “To do it at Van Andel, against a very heated rival,
it's that much bigger. I'm very proud of our guys, I think we still have some
stuff to work on, but I thought we played well, we gritted it out, and we leave
with three points.”
The Knights now look forward to Saturday when they will travel to Kalamazoo
College to face the Hornets. The Hornets, also 3-1 in conference, are tied with
Calvin for second in the MIAA while Olivet sits in first at 4-0. The game is
scheduled to start at 3 p.m.
MIAA MEN’S SOCCER STANDINGS THROUGH 9-26-12 GAMES
Olivet 4-0
Calvin 3-1
Kalamazoo 3-1
Hope 2-2
Trine 2-2
Adrian 1-3
Alma 1-3
Albion 0-4
VOLLEYBALL
NOTRE DAME, IN – Calvin improved to 14-1 overall and to 7-0 in the MIAA with a
25-15, 25-23, 25-16 victory at Saint Mary’s College.
Ranked second nationally, Calvin hit .427 as a team as it remained on top of
the MIAA standings at the midpoint of the league schedule.
Senior Lizzie Kamp (Orland Park, IL/Chicago Christian HS) had another big
match with 16 kills and a hitting percentage of .583. Freshman Maggie Kamp
(Orland Park, IL/Chicago Christian HS) had nine kills while senior Julia
Hilbrands (Grand Rapids/Grand Rapids Christian HS) had eight kills.
Junior setter Megan Rietema (Grand Rapids/Grand Rapids Christian HS) added 38
assists, seven digs, six kills and five block assists. Senior Jen Pluymert
(Grand Rapids/Grand Rapids Christian HS) also had 10 digs. Sophomore Emily
Crowe (Granger, IN/Mishawaka Penn HS) added four block assists and six kills.
Calvin is back in action next Tuesday when it hosts Albion at 6:30 p.m.
MIAA VOLLEYBALL STANDINGS THROUGH 9-26-12
Calvin 7-0
Hope 6-1
Trine 5-3
Alma 5-2
Saint Mary’s 4-3
Adrian 3-4
Olivet 1-6
Kalamazoo 1-6
Albion 0-7
WOMEN’S GOLF
SOUTH BEND, IN – The Calvin women’s golf team took fourth at the third MIAA
Jamboree of the year on Wednesday, posting a team score of 342 strokes. Calvin
is currently in fourth place in the overall MIAA standings, just two strokes
behind Saint Mary’s.
Calvin’s top golfer on Wednesday was junior Carlia Canto (Marysville/Port
Huron Northern HS) with a round of 83 that was good for fourth place
individually. Freshman Casey Harkema (Holt/Holt HS) had an 85, senior Elise
Doezema (Grand Rapids/Grand Rapids Christian HS) an 86, freshman Jennie Poole
(Summit, NJ/Kent Place School) and 88 and senior Rachel Whitaker (Grand
Rapids/Forest Hills Northern HS) a 101.
Competing as an individual, freshman Sarah Arendsen (Wayland/Wayland HS) had a
93.
Olivet took first place at Wednesday’s competition with a round of 329. The
Comets continue to lead the overall standings.
Calvin is back in action on Friday when it goes head-to-head against rival
Hope in the 36-hole Calvin-Hope Challenge. The first 18-hole round will be
played at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club on Friday in Cascade with Hope set to
host an 18-hole role on Saturday at the Macatawa Legends Golf Club.
MIAA JAMBOREE TEAM SCORES (9-26-12)
Olivet 329
Hope 334
Saint Mary’s 335
Calvin 342
Adrian 365
Alma 371
Trine 380
Albion 387
Kalamazoo 428
MIAA WOMEN’S GOLF OVERALL TEAM STANDINGS THROUGH 9-26-12
Olivet 973
Hope 1006
Saint Mary’s 1013
Calvin 1015
Trine 1113
Adrian 1125
Albion 1162
Kalamazoo 1274
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