The Weekend Thoughts

After the heartbreaking loss against Orange Coast in which the women's volleyball team went to five games, they make a statement and win beating Rio Hondo only allowing them 28 points in the first two games and then finishing them off in the third with a 30-27 win on Sept. 14. This was a much needed win after Coach Maria Dennis left the gym after the Orange Coast match seemingly angry. But with back-to-back games, how do these ladies stay so well-conditioned? With the volleyball season just getting underway in conference play, you have to admire the tenacity and the hard work these athletes put in day in and day out.

Men's water polo coach Marc Ruh has to be feeling very optimistic this season with his new squad comprised of 14 freshmen and six sophomores.

The two freshmen, William Brown and Mikey Edwards are giving the Mounties good offensive production with sophomore returners Matt Escobar and James Um providing the experienced play.

Despite the loss in the final match of the Mt. SAC tournament, the team is now 7-2 overall and so far looking good as the next conference match versus Cerritos awaits followed by the Cal Baptist tournament Fri., Sept. 21-22.

Men's soccer coach Juan Sanchez has to be pleased with the furious offensive onslaught his Mounties are displaying scoring an astounding 11 goals in their game against Feather River.

The passing and distribution of the ball continues to flow as the secret of the Mounties' success. Provided that, the offensive attack of Victor Cardenas and Gabriel Tinoco aids firepower in the midfield and the forward spot including the always-dangerous Julio Sora and Cameron Sims.

Credit goes to Goalkeeper Luis Ocampo and the Mounties' defenders for preventing any goals scored against them having only given up as much as only one goal since the start of this season.

Not allowing Richland, last year's number one team, to score a single goal is a sign that this squad that Sanchez has gathered is indeed a much poised and well-rounded team than last year. Taft and Orange Coast awaits.

Despite only 14-of-28 passing, sophomore quarterback Kevin Craft threw for two touchdowns and passed for 242 total yards for the Mounties after having to leave the game with a cramp muscle. The fumbles and the team defense however couldn't shake off the Palomar offense as they controlled the tempo for most of the first and second quarter.

This is not the way the Mounties would like to start their football season with an 0-1 record after pushing through the two previous opponents with an average of 60 points produced.

Hopefully, the offense will be ready for El Camino this Saturday at the Hilmer-Lodge Stadium as they resume their interdivisional play.