2008 Woodie Awards
Week in Review
Garrett Purchio
Issue date: 10/10/07 Section: Sports
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Volleyball
After dropping three consecutive California Collegiate Athletic Association games in a row, the Humboldt State volleyball team ended their recent skid with a victory over the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros last Saturday in the East Gym.
The 'Jacks, who are now 7-10 overall and 3-6 in the CCAA, split the first two matches with the Toros. Humboldt State took the first match by a score of 30-25. Cal State Dominguez Hills bounced back in the second match, winning 32-30.
The next two matches both went Humboldt State's way. The 'Jacks and Toros went back and forth, but Humboldt State pulled away late in the two matches to clinch the team's third home win this season.
Junior outside hitter Mallory Briney and senior outside hitter Olivia Solomon led the 'Jacks with 14 kills on the night. Sophomore middle blocker Danielle Wells had a team-high seven blocks and junior setter Liz Shannon led Humboldt State with 54 assists.
This weekend the 'Jacks return to the road for a pair of conference games. This Friday the team travels to Turlock to take on the Cal State Stanislaus Warriors. The following day the team will face the Chico State Wildcats.
Football
A week after pulling an incredible come-from-behind victory against Dixie College, the Humboldt State football team suffered its fourth loss of the season in a 27-3 defeat to the Western Oregon Wolves (see article on page 18).
This weekend the team will play its third consecutive home game. On Saturday the 'Jacks will take on the Azusa Pacific. The Cougars are a 2-5 team from Azusa, a city northeast of Los Angeles. The game is Humboldt State's Homecoming game and will begin at 6 p.m. in the Redwood Bowl.
Cross Country
The Humboldt State cross country program made the most of its final meet before the conference championships.
On Saturday the men's and women's teams competed in the Gator Invitational at San Francisco State. The women's team took eighth place overall, thanks to a trio of 'Jacks runners finishing in the top 36. Megan Rolland, a sophomore, placed 19th in the field of 106. Clare Nowell and Irene Graham took 35th and 36th, respectively.
The men's team finished fifth at the invitational, placing third among Division II schools. Jason Lewis had the team's best showing of the day as the senior finished the race in 17th place. Two other 'Jacks, Hans Overturf and Eric Malain, cracked the top 27 as the duo finished 26th and 27th.
Next weekend the two teams travel to Turlock to compete in the CCAA Championships.
Men's Soccer
With only five games remaining before the end of the season, the Humboldt State men's soccer program is looking to avoid a potential last-place finish in the CCAA.
On Sunday the team took on Cal State Dominguez Hills. A goal from senior forward Trel Mangarin was not enough as the Toros left Arcata with a 2-1 victory over the 'Jacks. Humboldt State now possesses a 5-9-1 overall record and a 1-7-1 mark in the conference.
Friday's game against the UC San Diego Tritons was tough for both squads' offenses as the two teams left the field with a 0-0 draw.
This weekend the 'Jacks will take their final road trip of the season. On Friday the team visits Chico State to take on the Wildcats. Two days later Humboldt State will be in Turlock to face the Cal State Stanislaus Warriors.
Women's Soccer
This past weekend the Humboldt State women's soccer welcomed a pair of nationally-ranked teams to Arcata, but was unable to pull an upset in either game.
On Sunday the 'Jacks fell 2-1 to No. 25 Cal State Dominguez Hills. Junior defender Kelsey Gomula scored with about six minutes left in the game, but it was too little too late. The Toros' defense kept the 'Jacks off the scoreboard for the rest of the game to preserve the win. The loss dropped the 'Jacks' record to 3-10-2 overall and 1-8 in the CCAA.
Two days earlier the 'Jacks had revenge on their mind as they took on the No. 4 UC San Diego Tritons, the same team that knocked Humboldt State out of the CCAA Championship Tournament last fall. The Tritons proved that they are still the team to beat as they shut out the 'Jacks 2-0.
Humboldt State will return to the road this weekend to close out their conference road schedule. On Friday the 'Jacks face the Chico State Wildcats. On Sunday, Humboldt State takes on the Cal State Stanislaus Warriors.
Garrett Purchio can be reached at gmoneykid@comcast.net
After dropping three consecutive California Collegiate Athletic Association games in a row, the Humboldt State volleyball team ended their recent skid with a victory over the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros last Saturday in the East Gym.
The 'Jacks, who are now 7-10 overall and 3-6 in the CCAA, split the first two matches with the Toros. Humboldt State took the first match by a score of 30-25. Cal State Dominguez Hills bounced back in the second match, winning 32-30.
The next two matches both went Humboldt State's way. The 'Jacks and Toros went back and forth, but Humboldt State pulled away late in the two matches to clinch the team's third home win this season.
Junior outside hitter Mallory Briney and senior outside hitter Olivia Solomon led the 'Jacks with 14 kills on the night. Sophomore middle blocker Danielle Wells had a team-high seven blocks and junior setter Liz Shannon led Humboldt State with 54 assists.
This weekend the 'Jacks return to the road for a pair of conference games. This Friday the team travels to Turlock to take on the Cal State Stanislaus Warriors. The following day the team will face the Chico State Wildcats.
Football
A week after pulling an incredible come-from-behind victory against Dixie College, the Humboldt State football team suffered its fourth loss of the season in a 27-3 defeat to the Western Oregon Wolves (see article on page 18).
This weekend the team will play its third consecutive home game. On Saturday the 'Jacks will take on the Azusa Pacific. The Cougars are a 2-5 team from Azusa, a city northeast of Los Angeles. The game is Humboldt State's Homecoming game and will begin at 6 p.m. in the Redwood Bowl.
Cross Country
The Humboldt State cross country program made the most of its final meet before the conference championships.
On Saturday the men's and women's teams competed in the Gator Invitational at San Francisco State. The women's team took eighth place overall, thanks to a trio of 'Jacks runners finishing in the top 36. Megan Rolland, a sophomore, placed 19th in the field of 106. Clare Nowell and Irene Graham took 35th and 36th, respectively.
The men's team finished fifth at the invitational, placing third among Division II schools. Jason Lewis had the team's best showing of the day as the senior finished the race in 17th place. Two other 'Jacks, Hans Overturf and Eric Malain, cracked the top 27 as the duo finished 26th and 27th.
Next weekend the two teams travel to Turlock to compete in the CCAA Championships.
Men's Soccer
With only five games remaining before the end of the season, the Humboldt State men's soccer program is looking to avoid a potential last-place finish in the CCAA.
On Sunday the team took on Cal State Dominguez Hills. A goal from senior forward Trel Mangarin was not enough as the Toros left Arcata with a 2-1 victory over the 'Jacks. Humboldt State now possesses a 5-9-1 overall record and a 1-7-1 mark in the conference.
Friday's game against the UC San Diego Tritons was tough for both squads' offenses as the two teams left the field with a 0-0 draw.
This weekend the 'Jacks will take their final road trip of the season. On Friday the team visits Chico State to take on the Wildcats. Two days later Humboldt State will be in Turlock to face the Cal State Stanislaus Warriors.
Women's Soccer
This past weekend the Humboldt State women's soccer welcomed a pair of nationally-ranked teams to Arcata, but was unable to pull an upset in either game.
On Sunday the 'Jacks fell 2-1 to No. 25 Cal State Dominguez Hills. Junior defender Kelsey Gomula scored with about six minutes left in the game, but it was too little too late. The Toros' defense kept the 'Jacks off the scoreboard for the rest of the game to preserve the win. The loss dropped the 'Jacks' record to 3-10-2 overall and 1-8 in the CCAA.
Two days earlier the 'Jacks had revenge on their mind as they took on the No. 4 UC San Diego Tritons, the same team that knocked Humboldt State out of the CCAA Championship Tournament last fall. The Tritons proved that they are still the team to beat as they shut out the 'Jacks 2-0.
Humboldt State will return to the road this weekend to close out their conference road schedule. On Friday the 'Jacks face the Chico State Wildcats. On Sunday, Humboldt State takes on the Cal State Stanislaus Warriors.
Garrett Purchio can be reached at gmoneykid@comcast.net
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