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Thursday, Oct. 10

High school golf

[OCT. 10, 2002] 

At Springfield

Lincoln Greens golf course - Par 72

7. Lincoln 413

Lincoln:  Jeris Freesmeier 92, Lindsey Horath 106, Kristen Fleshman 107, Leslie Froschaer 108, Ali Robinson 122, Elise Bach 132.

LC men’s soccer vs. Lincoln Land

[OCT. 10, 2002]  Lincoln Land defeated Lincoln College 2-1 in men’s soccer action here Wednesday afternoon. The loss drops the Lincoln College record to 7-7 for the season.

Piotr Chrobak scored the lone goal for the Lynx with three minutes left in the first half.  Brad Conant had the assist on the goal by Chrobak. The goal tied the score at halftime, and after the two teams battled through the second period, scoreless, Lincoln Land scored with one minute left in the overtime period for the victory.  

"We had our chances, we just didn’t put the ball in the net," said coach Mark Howard. Lincoln had 15 shots on goal to nine for Lincoln Land.

[Bill Martinie, Lincoln College
sports information director]

LC volleyball vs. Lincoln Land

[OCT. 10, 2002]  Lincoln College and Lincoln Land played five games before Lincoln Land was able to pull out a victory in volleyball action at Lincoln Wednesday night. 

The two teams traded victories, with Lincoln Land winning the first, third and fifth, while Lincoln College won the second and fourth. Lincoln College won the second game 30-20 and the fourth game 30-28. Lincoln Land was victorious 30-23 in the first game, 30-28 in the third and 15-12 in the deciding match.

"Once again we had an opportunity to win," said coach Mark Tippett. "We just can’t get over the hump. After winning the fourth game, we were up 8-3 in the deciding game but let them back in and lost a very competitive game. We get ourselves in a position to win, but we just don’t get it done in the end.

"We play in the Danville tournament this weekend against many of the same teams we have been playing, and I am hopeful we will be able to get over the hump."

Janine Buettner led the Lynx with nine points, eight kills and five digs.  Beth Guy contributed eight points, two aces and 34 set assists, while Amy Cox had eight kills and four blocks. Amy Day had five digs, while Angela Maestas had three digs.

[Bill Martinie, Lincoln College
sports information director]

Articles from the past week

‘Monday Night Football’:
A total blast... other than the score

By Jeff Mayfield

[OCT. 8, 2002]  It was a wild, wild atmosphere last night in Champaign for the football game matching the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers. Perhaps the Bears got too much caught up in it, as they looked overmatched throughout most of the night and fell 34-21.

[Click here for more photos]

[Photos by Greg Taylor]

They will need to fix many broken aspects of their game IF they intend to get back into the playoff hunt. Right now I would have to label their play very disappointing at best. Maybe the aura of the Illini is hovering over the stadium too much at this juncture, but they sure missed an opportunity — with a national spotlight cast on this game — to show what they could be, and they remained as predictable as you could imagine. I’m not paid by any NFL team to scout or analyze, but if a nut like me can tell you what play or defensive call is coming up next, YOU are with an NFL team that is in some serious trouble.

While the Bears do have games with Detroit and Minnesota looming on the horizon after a bye week, a split right now sounds better than some alternatives. However, there IS STILL time to right the ship. IF they could get back on track and win both, then you never know where that might take them. Getting away from ultraconservative play-calling would be one step in the right direction. More aggressive defense, complete with many more blitzes, would also be something that ought to at least be tried. It’s hard for NFL QBs to throw TD passes while lying on their backs!

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I know that my many Bear-fan friends would like to see an IMMEDIATE turnaround, and I hope that happens for their sake… The prospects of that just don’t look all that strong to this onlooker at this point.

While Illini football has faded since opening day, Brian Cook and his cast of Illini basketball hoopsters are going through the paces, readying themselves for action so that they don’t repeat the football team’s showing thus far. LDN staffers were on hand to watch some NCAA-approved 3-on-3 drills, and Cook was right in the middle of the action, teaching newcomers Augustino, Spears, Williams and others what it will take to get the job done in rugged Big Ten play. It is exciting and gratifying watching him help the younger Illini recruits! Brian has worked hard throughout his career and deserves good things to happen for him. I hope he stays healthy and has a banner season.

Whatever happens, Brian, thanks for the wonderful memories you’ve given us, and thanks for representing your family and Lincoln so well over the last three years. We are all so proud of you! Good luck, and as always, GO ILLINI.

For you really big fans... Midnight Madness is set for this Friday night at Huff Hall Gym. Admission is FREE and doors open at 10 p.m.!!! [See announcement.]

[Jeff Mayfield]

[OCT. 7, 2002]  And I’ve heard that some men have trouble uttering those words. Since I’m wrong more often than not, these are not the most difficult for me. When I say that I was wrong… well, I was the guy who predicted the Arizona Diamondbacks in four!

However, I don’t pick for a living… obviously! I had been on such a big roll for the last two years, but I still wasn’t thinking of quitting my day job. I just felt like the St. Louis Cardinals needed home field advantage to be successful this year… with the starting staff as beaten up as it is and having to face not one, but two Cy Young candidates in the persons of Curt Schilling and Randy Johnson.

Little did I know that Matt Morris and Chuck Finley would do their own imitations of the dynamic duo. Little did I know that Andy Benes would continue to pitch like he did when he was a kid. Little did I know that our bullpen would bring back memories of Whitey’s pen: Todd Worrell, Ken Dayley, Rick Horton, Pat Perry, Jeff Lahti and Bill Campbell. That Fernando Vina would just onload his many offensive weapons. That we wouldn’t have to face Curt and Randy more than once. I was just plain out and out wrong!

BUT, I couldn’t be happier. When I was young I discovered the many superstitions involved in the game of baseball, and I used many of them during my playing and coaching days. With that being said… I’m staying with my prediction that, whoever the Cards play, the Braves or the Giants will whip St. Louis in four games. I sure hope I’m wrong for at least two more series!

Led by the stellar running of halfback Quincy Washington and the excellent receiving of Dwayne Smith and Vito Goulson, the ISU Redbirds hammered the SMSU Bears 33-20 on homecoming Saturday, and the game was NOT that close! Washington romped for 167 yards on a gutsy 33 carries and he tallied two touchdowns. Vito had his catches, but teammate Smith came down with five receptions for 64 yards and a TD of his own. Not to be outdone, the Redbird defense pounded the Bears time after time for big losses, especially on third down situations. I hope the Illini scouts are attending these games! ISU is now 3-2 on the season and 1-0 in Gateway Conference play, while the Bears slipped to 3-3 and 0-2.

My son was also impressed with paratroopers who dropped in from a helicopter from 4,000 feet above Hancock stadium and just happened to bring the game ball with them. He also REALLY likes the ISU band and of course, REGGIE Redbird, whom he got to meet just before kickoff!

ISU faces a stiff test next time out as they try to handle a very solid Western Illinois football team.

And speaking of the Illini, did they play football somewhere? Did you see the effort or lack thereof the last few weeks? It is hard to watch and even harder to cover. I think I speak for the whole platoon when I say that we’re giving that same kind of effort here in our coverage. Enough said!

I think some people thought we were just being a "homer" when we said that the RAILER volleyball team looked to have all the "makings" during the preseason. Well, that’s our story and we’re stickin’ with it! After polishing off this week’s victims, the Lady Railers now stand at 17-2, 2-0. IF they stay healthy and focused, you might want to ride this bandwagon. I see good things for this team… as well as for Hartem, Mount Pulaski and Warrensburg. What is it about this area that we produce so many outstanding volleyball players?

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The LCHS football guys had some tough sledding against SHG. But with as many injuries as this team has had, it’s hard to produce wins when you’re short-handed. I’m still hoping for another win or two out of these guys!

LCC’s volleyball team has been dominating their competition. They ripped through another set of opponents this past weekend to win yet another tournament and upped their record to 23-3 in the process. They ARE the No. 1-ranked team in the nation according to the latest NCCAA poll! Breanne Prunty was named the tourney’s MVP, and Christen O’Malley and Bethany Scheel were selected to the all-tourney team.

After having a two-year run of luck, I haven’t picked one baseball winner yet. I had the D’backs, the Yankees and the A’s… I wonder IF this is why my stock portfolio is struggling… IF you’re a broker out there, give me a call before it’s too late!!!

The Carroll Catholic junior high baseball team lost a heartbreaking 2-1 thriller versus Princeville this past weekend.  It was the only loss the Crusaders suffered the entire season.  Congratulations on a fine year! 

So, that will probably make it nigh to impossible for you to call in tonight with your question, comment or answer to our wacky trivia questions! Anyway, we hope to bring you the sights, the sounds, the smells (well, maybe NOT all the smells) and the stuff to make your pre-"Monday Night Football" routine more exciting than ever! We will be coming to you live on the LDN webcast, WFIX-96.3 FM and CITV Channel 5 here on the local cable affiliate. We will be broadcasting from the Christian Campus House on the corner of Oregon and Lincoln Avenue in Urbana. SO, if you get to the game early, come on by and help us host the show! We hope this is one of the funnest events of the year!

Have a great week, everybody!!!

[Jeff Mayfield]

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