The Other Press November 16, 1994 Royal rounders romp rivals What the heck is a University College, anyways? by Bert C. Ennah Our basketball Royals are just about the only ones not fed up with the elements this week. Within a six day pe- riod, they managed to dry up the Lakers, and drench the Sun Devils. On Sunday, November 6, buses carrying mens’ and womens’ squads from Okanagan University College pulled into the Royal City, while Saturday, November 11 saw representatives from the University College of Cariboo come to town. Opening week saw both Douglas teams commence the year with 2-0 records. Ladies first: Vs. the Lakers As is tradition, the womens’ teams play first. From the first whistle at noon, Douglas dominated, taking a 36-21 lead into the half. The Royals didn’t let up until the final buzzer, at which time they could boast an impressive 72-43 win. Top scorers for:Douglas were Janice Mackintosh and Joanne Blesch, each with 17 points. Blesch scored 13 of her points in the first half. Meanwhile Mackintosh dominated the second, hitting 75% from three point range. Laker Sara Manduca potted-15 points in the losing cause: The Royals seem to be riding high after their November 4 exhibition win over Skagit Valley. The score was 67- 54, and marked the first time the Douglas Women have beat Skagit in seven seasons. Vs. the Sun Devils The women rode this high wave into their tilt against UCC, once again coming up with a huge win. This time, the halftime buzzer saw Douglas on top by a devastating 42- 19 score. Our Royals had fifteen points on the board before the Sun Devils even got a sniff of New West backboard. The floor was owned by Mackintosh, who led the suffocating Royal defence, and scored all of her 13 points in the first half. She was benched in the second half, assumingly to open the floor for her teammates. By the end of the game, the Royals had a 71-36 victory. UCC forward Sukh Herr led the Sun Devils with 9 points in the losing cause. Marlee Siemens received the Player of the Game award for her 20 points, and a superb inside game. Always a prominant figure in the back court, Siemens continually stymied the anemic Sun Devil attack. Men intense: Vs. the Lakers The Royal men took the floor at two o’clock, and followed the womens’ lead. From the buzzer, they built an 11- Royals guard Tania Penafiel had an outstanding game as she scores one of many baskets. 0 lead, and seemed set on an easy win. A sign of Okanagan frustration, Laker coach Bob Heinrich was assessed an early technical foul for verbally abusing the referees. Douglas took a 35- 21 lead into the half. The Lakers were on fire in the second half, and managed to get within five points with just under a minute left in the game. -Through some crucial baskets by Chad Caldwell, and a_ few monster rebounds by Idris Orughu (pronounced Oo- roo-who) Douglas managed to hold’on for a 57-49 win. Caldwell led the Royals with 15 points. Stavros game as well, nailing 12 points for the home team. Laker Tyler Thompson bagged 16 counters in the losing effort. Vs. the Sun Devils Similar to the Laker game, testosterone ruled this contest, with the Royals occupying the throne. Three ejections and a veritable ton of fouls. spotted a thrilling game, which was much closer than the 96-66 score might suggest. The main difference in this tilt was discipline. The Sun Devils gave the Royals 30 chances at the foul line, with our boys sinking 21. Leading the way was Player of the Game Chris Pershick, who was a Pavlidis played a steady, perfect 8-for-8 at the line, half o! his team-leading 16 points. The game was close at the half, with the Royals enjoying < narrow 41-36 lead at the horn. Sur Devil Jason Eichenberger led < feisty attack with 15 points, anc seemed to have the Royal: frustrated, until it happened. A couple of minutes into the second half, Royal Paul Bring anc Sun Devil Ali Wilson traded jabs, prompting the referee to toss the sparring duo from the game. Within five minutes of this call, with the Royals up 60-46, the Sun Devils in foul trouble, the UCC head coach, whose name was unavailable at press time, hurled ¢ series of insults at the referee, anc earned a trip to the showers via ¢ double technical foul. In total, Douglas received six straight foul shots, and hit them all. Caldwell and Neil McQuade each potted 13 for the home team. Both Royals teams are in action on Friday, November 18 ai Trinity Western University in Langley, starting in 6:30 pm. The next home game is on Novembei 25 versus a pair of big, oe Malaspina squads. é | Cee o° Douglas College mini sports ponetls This issue's sports profile is on Chad Caldwell of men's basketball team. He was selected to the all-star team at the Royal Classic tournament this year. Name: Chod Codovell _ Team: Nog Basletball Position: Porwad E The Otter Press would like to apologize to Chad Caldwell There was mare to this profile but due to uncontrollable computer errors we are unable to fill in the rest of the profile questions. Women's Touch Football Enjoy the challenge of this sport. Hoping to play on weekends at Queen's Park. Possibility of forming a team for the college. Photo by*Niki Townsend Feceia.: Team Melos Funky Squirrels Any women interested in playing bi, touch football, please contact Richard “~~ W. in room 1317B or call 527-5005 canntetengneennenene 2 2Oo44 4 oo