: . oe ; sports@op.douglas.be.ca. continued from page 7 in Nanaimo. Running late, they did their visualization in the van, a far from ideal setting. Whether or not this had a significant effect on their performance, the Royals didn’t fare well against the Malaspina Mariners, one of the strongest teams in BC. They came away losing, 3 * sets to 1. “Malaspina was a really brutal game,” says Rukavina. “It was a lot of our own mistakes. Some people will lose their focus and get down on themselves. Not me, our mistakes make me want to strive even harder.” Rukavina is determined to-turn things around next time the Royals meet thé Mariners, at the 1998 Provincials. “Now we have a goal against them. They were probably thinking [the same WanTED 2 bedrooms for rent on the main floor of the house. Quiet, clean, unfurnished. One minute walk to 22nd SkyTrain station. Close to transit $775 a month, no pets. $380 deposit. Utilities included. contact Rena at 520-0095 or 520-0559. 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Call Psycom at 951-3008. thing] about us before, because we beat them three straight last time we played them. So they had a vendetta against us, and they beat us [in Malaspina]. Now we're going to beat them in the finals.” She makes this prediction with a confidence that’s so convincing you can’t help but believe her. against the Sun Demons, and the Royals find themselves up against the Okanagan Lakers. The Lakers are a far tougher team than the Demons, among the top three in BC. It shows in the first set as they repeatedly block the Royals and build a 6-0 lead. The Royals are slow to settle in, and Rukavina makes a few mistakes that cost them. The focus doesn’t seem to be there, for her or the team. They join in a quick I t's Saturday, the day after the match advertising@op.douglas.bc.ca Two bikes $50 each, not mountain bikes. Call 525-6764. Electronic Typewriter with built in 3.5 disk drive. Must sell leaving country. $200 (obo) reg. $350. Call Shawn at 467-3574. 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Then one of Rukavina’s teammates cranks the ball over the net, and Rukavina gets off a parting shot at the Lakers, yelling “In there!” as she points to where the kill landed. Fifteen minutes in, the Royals find their pace and pull ahead, 10-9. They score one more point but then lose momentum, and the first set goes to the Lakers, a hard-fought 15-11. The Royals are down, and it’s time to see if they can deliver the goods—the sort of spirit they're going to need if they expect to make it to the Nationals. They rock the house arid take the next three games. The Royals are victorious. A well-worn saying comes to mind, one that Rukavina used to describe her own attitude, towards the game and towards life: “Go hard, or go home.” For dance lesson info & fees call 540-8890 or 527-5005 to register! Turn-A-PHRASE WRITING Services. Experienced teacher will do proofreading and editing. Call 451-0732. IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH CONVERSATION. Fun & Friendly. Experienced: 2 years in Japan. 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