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GOLF<\/p>\n
October 5<\/p>\n
The Blazers attained their best overall team finish in the Stevenson Fall Invitational at Piney Branch Golf Club in Upperco, Md, where they shot a combined 332, good for fifth place in the competition.<\/p>\n
The Blazers also saw their best finish of the season at the Stevenson Fall Invitational, with Andy Baker finishing in sixth place, shooting 77.<\/p>\n
Joe Hutchins and Andrew Heon both placed twenty-first in the tournament with scores of 86.<\/p>\n
Jon Knehans rounded out the team in thirty-first, finishing his round at 91 strokes.<\/p>\n
October 16<\/p>\n
The Blazers took on Bent Creek Country Club in Lititz, Pa. during the F&M Invitational last week, finishing ninth with an overall team score of 327.<\/p>\n
Andy Baker again finished at the top of the team, but wasn\u2019t alone, as he and Jon Knehans tied with scores of 79, placing them nineteenth in the tournament. It was Knehans\u2019 best result of the fall.<\/p>\n
Brendon Mahoney placed third within the team and fifty-eighth in the tournament with an 89, followed by Andrew Heon, who shot a 91, finishing sixtieth.<\/p>\n
Best Individual finishes this season<\/p>\n
Andy Baker \u2013 76<\/p>\n
Jon Knehans \u2013 79<\/p>\n
Michael Bushman \u2013 80<\/p>\n
Andrew Heon – 82<\/p>\n
Brendan Manhoney \u2013 85<\/p>\n
Future Matches<\/p>\n
The Blazers Men\u2019s Golf Team will continue playing again in the fall of 2018.<\/p>\n
Joe Hutchens inspects his shot in the Stevenson Fall Invitational. Photo courtesy Hood Athletics.<\/p>\n
MEN\u2019S LAX<\/p>\n
Hood College Mens Lacrosse\u2019s \u201cFall Ball\u201d pre-season came to an end October 8 after their annual play-day, which featured two scrimmages against Division II Alderson Broaddus out of West Virginia and junior college Potomac State.<\/p>\n
Hood was victorious in both of their games, defeating Alderson Broaddus 17 \u2013 6, and Potomac State 12 \u2013 6. Hood\u2019s starting lineup played in the first game of the day against Alderson Broaddus, while the reserves took on Potomac State in the second.<\/p>\n
Hood scrimmaged Alderson Broaddus during their play-day last year as well, with that game finishing in a 9 \u2013 9 tie, showing that the Blazers\u2019 starting squad has improved since then.<\/p>\n
Coach Brad Barber was happy with his team\u2019s undefeated pre-season performance, saying that, \u201cWe came out smooth, we came out hungry\u2026 We had a lot of good contributions across the board, so it\u2019s hard for me to pick three or four [players] because I\u2019m so pleased with how we played.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to their play-day scrimmages, Hood also hosted an Alumni game, which featured former players and graduates. The Alumni game, which was previously an annual staple of the Blazers\u2019 pre-season, had not been played in two years. The return of the game was met with excitement and enthusiasm from fans and players alike.<\/p>\n
MEN\u2019S SOCCER<\/p>\n
Season Outlook<\/p>\n
Heartbreak has been on the menu for the Blazers Mens’ Soccer program this season, as they have seen six of their 15 games go into extra time, and have been on the losing side of three of those games. They have also won two and drawn in another, making their record in overtime 1-3-1 on the season.<\/p>\n
Despite this, there have still been many positives to take from the Blazers season so far, these being the career-best performances from senior forward Kenton Onspaugh, who leads the team in goals as well as assists, and the consistently solid play from sophomore goalkeeper Danny Castillo. Last year, Castillo picked up an All MAC Honorable Mention and has not missed a step between the posts this year, continuing his development under coach Kenny Putnam.<\/p>\n
Sophomore forward Clay Smith has missed seven of the Blazers\u2019 15 games this year, and they have sorely missed the 2016 MAC Rookie of the year. Now returning to the starting lineup, he has already made an immediate impact, scoring twice against Lebanon Valley, one of the goals being a penalty kick. With Smith\u2019s return, the Blazers\u2019 offense looks to sharpen its teeth.<\/p>\n
Team Statistics<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Record: 7-7-1<\/p>\n
o Home: 4-3<\/p>\n
o Away: 3-3-1<\/p>\n
o Neutral: 0-1<\/p>\n
o Conference: 1-3-1<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Clean Sheets: 3<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Goals Per Game: 1.53<\/p>\n
Individual Statistical Leaders<\/p>\n
Points: Kenton Onspaugh, 12<\/p>\n
Goals: Kenton Onspaugh, 5<\/p>\n
Assists: Robert Ellerson, 3<\/p>\n
Saves: Danny Castillo, 57<\/p>\n
Save Percentage: Danny Castillo, .704<\/p>\n
Future Games<\/p>\n
Oct. 21 @ Albright<\/p>\n
Oct. 25 Vs. Messiah<\/p>\n
Oct. 28 @ Lycoming<\/p>\n
Kenton Onspaugh speeds past two Alveria defenders. Photo courtesy Hood Athletics.<\/p>\n
WOMEN\u2019S SOCCER<\/p>\n
The Blazers\u2019 enjoyed a red-hot start to their season, with their record after 10 games being 8-1-1, which included a five game winning streak. Since then however, they have dropped their past six games of which five were against MAC Conference opponents. Despite this, they look to finish the season strong with matchups against Albright, Messiah, and Lycoming.<\/p>\n
Senior forward Alyssa Nubgaard has been a firecracker in attack for the Blazers this season, leading the team in points and assists, while tying fellow teammate Emily Onheiser for most goals with 5.<\/p>\n
With a total of 14 freshmen listed on the roster, the Blazers have relied heavily on their first-year students. With this in mind, the future of the team looks bright under head coach Conor Prachar.<\/p>\n
Team Statistics<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Record: 8-7-1<\/p>\n
o Home: 6-3-1<\/p>\n
o Away: 2-4<\/p>\n
o Conference: 0-5<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Clean Sheets: 4<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Goals Per Game: 2.00<\/p>\n
Individual Statistical Leaders<\/p>\n
Points: Alyssa Nubgaard, 17<\/p>\n
Goals: Alyssa Nubgaard, Emily Onheiser, 5<\/p>\n
Assists: Alyssa Nubgaard, 7<\/p>\n
Saves: Rachel Knoebel, 60<\/p>\n
Save Percentage: ReidAnn Sever, 7.50<\/p>\n
Future Games<\/p>\n
Oct. 21 @ Albright<\/p>\n
Oct. 24 Vs. Messiah<\/p>\n
Oct. 28 @ Lycoming<\/p>\n
Nubgaard approaches a corner kick in the Blazers\u2019 game against Alvernia. Photo courtesy Hood Athletics.<\/p>\n
VOLLEYBALL<\/p>\n
Team Statistics<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Record: 10-15<\/p>\n
o Home: 7-4<\/p>\n
o Away: 2-4<\/p>\n
o Neutral: 1-7<\/p>\n
o Conference: 2-5<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Kills per set: 9.49<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Hitting percentage: .118<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Blocks per set: 1.16<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Digs per set: 14.90<\/p>\n
Individual Statistical Leaders<\/p>\n
Total Attacks: Kari Betson, 799<\/p>\n
Assists: Peyton Belella, 681<\/p>\n
Digs: Renee Reus, 301<\/p>\n
Points: Elena Zinaich, 318<\/p>\n
Kills: Elena Zinaich, 254<\/p>\n
Future Games<\/p>\n
Oct. 21 Vs. Elizabethtown<\/p>\n
Oct. 21 @ Washington College<\/p>\n
Oct. 24 @ Widener<\/p>\n
Oct. 26 Vs. Trinity<\/p>\n
Elena Zinaich rises up against Penn St.-Harrisburg. Photo courtesy Hood Athletics.<\/p>\n
FIELD HOCKEY<\/p>\n
Team Statistics<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Record: 2-13<\/p>\n
o Home: 2-5<\/p>\n
o Away: 0-7<\/p>\n
o Neutral: 0-1<\/p>\n
o Conference: 0-5<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Goals per game: 0.8<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Shots per game: 5.8<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Goals: 12<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Assists: 3<\/p>\n
Individual Statistical Leaders<\/p>\n
Goals: Rylie Benoit-Nobis, Naomi Garcia, Lili Wysiekierski, 2<\/p>\n
Assists: Naomi Garcia, 2<\/p>\n
Saves: Hailey Poisal, 63<\/p>\n
Save percentage: Hailey Poisal, .752<\/p>\n
Future Games<\/p>\n
Oct. 21 Vs. Albright<\/p>\n
Oct. 26 Vs. Stevenson<\/p>\n
Oct. 27 Vs. Sweet Briar<\/p>\n
Naomi Garcia brings the ball towards goal against Sweet Briar. Photo courtesy Hood Athletics.<\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"