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Peck Paces Storm
July 18, 2008
The women’s cross country team finished 14th out of 15 teams at the University of Rochester Yellowjacket Invitational at Genesee Valley Park on Saturday. Keuka finished with a final score of 412. Western Ontario University had six of the top eight runners to win the invite with a score of 17. Cornell University (48), Allegheny College (115), Geneseo State (120), and the University of Rochester (159) rounded out the top five.
As it has been in all of the Storm’s races except for their first one, sophomore Lindsey Peck (Williamson, N.Y./Williamson) led the way for Keuka finishing 119th out of 164 runners. Peck ran an average mile of 7:18 while finishing the 5K race in 22:40.
Freshman Megan Arthur (Lowville, N.Y./South Lewis) finished almost a minute behind Peck (23:32) in 133rd place. Junior Catherine Armani-Munn (Plattsburgh, N.Y./Seton Catholic) ran four places behind Arthur (137th) in a time of 23:45. Senior Brittany Brewer (Binghamton, N.Y./Binghamton) placed 146th overall (24:17) while junior Joelle Soules (Binghamton, N.Y./Chenango Valley) finished 152nd (25:11).
The Storm will next run at the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) Championships on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Penn State-Berks.
Lady Storm Take 5th at Naz Invite
July 18, 2008
The women’s cross country team had its best finish at a major Invitational of the 2007 season as they took fifth out of ten teams at the Nazareth College Invitational on Saturday. Keuka finished with a final score of 163 while host Nazareth won the invite with a 24. Daemen and Fredonia tied for second with each team posting a score of 70 while Utica College took fourth with a 75. Finishing behind the Storm were D’Youville College (189), Wells College (190), St. John Fisher College (233), Medaille College (241), and Hilbert College (289).
Running in a shorter race then usual, a 4K instead of a 5 or 6K, it was still Lindsey Peck (Williamson, N.Y./Williamson) who led the way for Keuka. The sophomore finished 32nd overall out of 88 runners in a time of 18:20.
Rookie Megan Arthur (Lowville, N.Y./South Lewis) placed 41st overall with a time of 19:04 while junior Catherine Armani-Munn (Plattsburgh, N.Y./Seton Catholic) and senior Brittany Brewer (Binghamton, N.Y./Binghamton) placed 43rd (19:15) and 44th (19:24) overall. Freshman Emily Laforce (Massena, N.Y./Madrid-Waddington) placed fifth for Keuka in 66th place in a time of 21:53, respectively.
Keuka will next compete in the University of Rochester Invitational this Saturday, Oct. 13 beginning at 11 am.
Storm Downed in Semi’s by Giants
July 18, 2008
The No. 2 seeded Keuka College women’s basketball team’s quest for a fifth straight North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) Tournament Title fell short on Friday. The Storm lost in the semifinals to the No. 3 Keystone College Giants, 72-69 in overtime. Keuka lost to Keystone six days ago as well in its regular season finale. The Storm fall to 14-10 overall while Keystone improves to 15-11.
The Giants move on to face the top-seeded Spartans of D’Youville College on Saturday at 2 pm. D’Youville defeated No. 5 seed Baptist Bible College, 69-58 in the semi’s.
Just one missed free throw (9-for-10) provided the Giants with a five-point cushion at the break (35-30). Both teams made 11 first half field goals and shot around 35% from the floor. The Storm, however, connected on just 5-of-11 charity stripe tosses.
The Storm trailed the entire second half, even by as many as 10 (56-46) with just 3:53 remaining. Keuka wasn’t ready to go down without a fight as they stormed back by going on a 14-4 run over the rest of the game to send it to overtime. Highlighted by a basket from senior Abby Brewer (Ovid, N.Y./South Seneca) with just ten second remaining to tie the game.
Keystone scored the first seven points of the overtime period as they never trailed in the extra frame. Keuka got back within three with a few seconds remaining but Brittany Schrock’s (Elmira Heights, N.Y./Thomas Edison) 3-pointer missed at the buzzer.
For the game Keuka shot 40% while Keystone shot just 31%. The Giants made up for it by going 26-for-33 from the free throw line to Keuka’s 15-for-26. Keuka led in rebounds (50-41) and in blocks (7-3) but coughed up 29 turnovers leading to 17 Giant steals.
Although the Storm players would have much rather of left with a win, senior Pam Gardner (Caledonia, N.Y./Caledonia-Mumford) accomplished a personal milestone in the game. With a made free throw with 3:28 left in the second half, Gardner became just the ninth women’s basketball player in Keuka history to reach 1,000 career points. the power forward finished with a team-high 22 points on 7-of-13 shooting from the floor and 8-of-12 from the line. Gardner currently has 1,004 career points, placing her eighth in the Keuka annals. She also pulled down 11 rebounds to complete the double-double.
Fellow senior Erica Golden (Whippleville, N.Y./Franklin Academy) added 15 points and nine rebounds off the bench. Golden shot 6-for-12 from the floor while recording three steals, and two blocks. Freshman point guard Courtney Lincoln (Waterloo, N.Y./Waterloo) became the third and final storm player to reach double figures by netting 10 points before fouling out.
Brewer added 11 rebounds, eight points, three blocks, and two steals. Rookie guards Schrock and Jessica Fink (New Oxford, PA/New Oxford) each netted six points while finishing with six and three assists, respectively.
Ellen Fallon (28 points) and Kelli Brago (20 points) did all of the damage for the Giants. The duo combined to attempt 40 of Keystone 65 shots.
Keuka will next wait and see if they have done enough to warrant a birth into the ECAC Upstate Tournament.
NEAC Tournament Field Set
July 18, 2008
The Keuka College women’s basketball team will begin its quest for a fifth straight North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) Tournament Title this weekend in Buffalo.
Keuka finished 13-3 in conference play and received the No. 2 seed in the tournament. The Spartans of D’Youville College claimed the regular season crown and the No. 1 seed in the tourney by going 14-2 in the NEAC. Keuka and D’Youville split during the regular season.
Claiming the No. 3 seed was Keystone College, who just beat Keuka on Saturday, with a 12-4 conference mark. The No. 4 seeded Cazenovia College Wildcats finished at 9-7 overall as did the No. 5 Defenders of Baptist Bible College. The two will play this Tuesday in a play-in game to see who will face the Spartans on Friday, Feb. 29 at 6 pm. Keuka will square off against the Giants on Friday at 8 pm.
The championship will be at 2 pm on Saturday, March 1.
Storm 7th in Nation
July 18, 2008
The Keuka College synchronized swimming team finished seventh at the US National meet held at Ohio State University over the weekend. Keuka, who finished sixth last season, remaining the top division III school in the nation.
Stanford University (94) won for the fourth consecutive year and were followed by the Buckeyes of Ohio State (87). Local rival Canisius College finished third (70), up two spots from last season. The University of Incarnate Word (65) and the University of Alabama-Birmingham (56.5) finished fourth and fifth, respectively. The University of Arizona (44) was the team that snuck ahead of the Storm and claimed the sixth spot. Keuka ended with a score of 39.5 to finishing seventh. Rounding out the top ten were Wheaton College (37), the University of Florida (36), and the University of Michigan (26.5).
Keuka was led by its two returning All-Collegiate performers Corenn Cookerly (Brownsburg, IN/Brownsburg) and Shannon Crowder (Durban, South Africa/Durban Girls College). The pair were both awarded All-Collegiate status again this year for their performances.
Cookerly finished eighth in the solo routine with a score of 84.667 while Crowder placed tenth with a 83.167. The two scores helped garner seven total points for the Storm.
The pair also teamed with junior teammate Jennifer Kaminska (Fairport, N.Y./Fairport) to post the ninth best trio. The three swimmers recorded a final score of 84.833.
Keuka’s team routine was good enough for eighth with a score of 80.333, giving Cookerly and Crowder three top ten performances. They were joined by Kaminska, Felicia Lenzo (Endicott, N.Y./Maine-Endwell), Brianne Lojo (Westfield, NJ/Union Catholic), and Tracy Ringel (Columbia, MD/Atholton).
Crowder posted the teams best “A” figures score of 74.969, good enough for 29th overall out of 53. Kaminska score of 66.687 in “B” figures landed her in 22nd place out of 46 swimmers. Lojo finished eighth in “C” figures with a score of 64.660, beating 28 other swimmers. The Storm finished with three swimmers in the top ten in “D” figures. Led by Lenzo in sixth place (61.036). Sophomore Megan Reed (Glenfield, N.Y./South Lewis) placed eighth (60.415) while senior Adriana Riano (Rochester, N.Y./Rush-Henrietta) ended ninth (60.062).
Storm Capture 2nd at ECAC Championships
July 18, 2008
The Keuka College synchro team placed second at the ECAC Championships held at the College of William & Mary on Saturday and Sunday. Canisius College took home the ECAC crown with a score of 102. Well ahead of Keuka (77) in second. Finishing behind the Storm were Wheaton College (75), William & Mary (73), University of Pennsylvania (57.5), and Wellsley College (7).
Guiding the Storm to the second place finish were its two soloist in junior Corenn Cookerly (Brownsburg, IN/Brownsburg) and sophomore Shannon Crowder (Durban, South Africa/Durban Girls College). The two finished second and fourth, respectively, to earn 21 total points for Keuka. Cookerly scored an 83.667 while Crowder posted a 82.500.
Keuka also received 24 total points from its two teams fourth and sixth place finishes. Keuka’s top team of Cookerly, Crowder, Jennifer Kaminska (Fairport, N.Y./Fairport), Felicia Lenzo (Endicott, N.Y./Maine-Endwell), Brianne Lojo (Westfield, NJ/Union Catholic), and Tracy Ringel (Columbia, MD/Atholton) tallied a score of 81.167. The Storm’s “B” team of Samantha Johnston (Altamont, N.Y./Guilderland), Shannon O’Donnell (Rochester, N.Y./Greece Athena), Megan Reed (Glenfield, N.Y./South Lewis), Adriana Riano (Rochester, N.Y./Rush-Henrietta), and Sarah Silverman (Shrewsbury, MA/Shrewsbury) finished with a 70.583.
Keuka’s duet of Kaminska and Ringel placed fifth with a 75.000 with the top duet from Canisius posting a score of 94.500. The Storm’s trio of Cookerly, Crowder, and Kaminska finished in third place (84.333) just a few points behind the top Canisius trio (86.500).
In figures, Crowder and Cookerly placed third and fourth in the “A” figures. Kaminska took third place out of 15 swimmers in “B” figures while Lojo placed fourth in “C” figures. Reed and Lenzo finished fourth and fifth, respectively in “D” figures.
The Storm will next compete in the US Nationals at Ohio State University on March 26-29.
Storm Take Second at East Regionals
July 18, 2008
The Synchro team took second out of seven teams at the East Regional Championships hosted by Canisius College on Saturday and Sunday. The Storm finished with a score of 80, behind only Canisius (100). Finishing behind the Storm were Wheaton College(77), Boston University (57), University of Pennsylvania (56), Penn State University (54), and M.I.T. (41.5).
Keuka took second in the “A” figures as well as the team and trio routines. Canisius swept all four routines as well as “A” figures. Needing to place in the top three in order to qualify for Nationals, Keuka had all four of its routines qualify, including two soloists.
Junior Corenn Cookerly (Brownsburg, IN/Brownsburg) and sophomore Shannon Crowder (Durban, South Africa/Durban Gils College) both finished in third place in the solo routine with a score of 85.667. The duo were bested only by Canisius’ two Russian swimmers.
Cookerly and Crowder then teamed up as an honorary duet and finished in third place (84.333) to also qualify as a duet. Keuka’s other duet of Tracy Ringel (Columbia, MD/Atholton) and Brianne Lojo (Westfield, NJ/Union Catholic) placed fourth with a score of 76.000.
Keuka’s trio came the closest to winning, as they finished in second place behind a Canisius trio. Cookerly, Crowder, and Jennifer Kaminska (Fairport, N.Y./Fairport) ended with an84.667 while Canisius posted a score of 87.500.
The Storm’s top team of Cookerly, Crowder, Kaminska, Felicia Lenzo (Endicott, N.Y./Maine-Endwell), Lojo, and Ringel tied for second with Wheaton’s team (83.500). Keuka’s “B” team placed sixth (70.333).
In the elements portion of the competition, Keuka had a swimmer finish in second or third in three of the four groups. Crowder led the way in “A” figures with a third place finish (83.993). barely edging out teammate Cookerly (83.839). In “B” figures, Kaminska placed second with a 72.852, not even a full point behind the winner from Canisius. In “D” figures, Keuka had two swimmers place in the top five out of 30 swimmers. Sophomore Megan Reed (Glenfield, N.Y./South Lewis) placed third (57.604) while senior Adriana Riano (Rochester, N.Y./Rush-Henrietta) took fifth (56.839), respectively.
The Storm will next compete in the ECAC Championships at William & Mary (Virginia) on March 22-23.
Buckeyes Win Keuka Tri-Meet
July 18, 2008
The Keuka College synchronized swimming team finish second out of three teams at the Keuka College tri-meet on Sunday. The No. 2 ranked Buckeyes swept all four routines to finish with a score of 86 and win the competition. Keuka (72) was followed by Wheaton College (48).
Keuka’s Shannon Crowder (Durban, South Africa/Durban Girls College) enjoyed her second straight big day as she finished second in the solo routine with a score of 85.250. Crowder finished just a point behind Ohio State’s Hilary Deason. In third place was Keuka’s Corenn Cookerly (Brownsburg, IN/Brownsburg) with a 84.750.
Keuka’s duo of Jennifer Kaminska (Fairport, N.Y./Fairport) and Brianne Lojo (Westfield, NJ/Union Catholic) placed third (82.250) behind a duo from Ohio State (87.500) and Wheaton (83.500).
The Buckeyes claimed the top two spots in the trio with Keuka’s Cookerly, Crowder, and Kaminska taking third with an 85.750.
The Storm’s “A” team grabbed third place while its “B” team took fourth. Ohio State won with an 89.750 while Wheaton took second with a 84.750. Keuka’s top consisting of Cookerly, Crowder, Kaminska, Lojo, and Tracy Ringel (Columbia, MD/Atholton) ended with an 84.000. The Storm’s “B” team of Samantha Johnston (Altamont, N.Y./Guilderland), Felicia Lenzo (Endicott, N.Y./Maine-Endwell), Megan Reed (Glenfield, N.Y./South Lewis), Adriana Riano (Rochester, N.Y./Rush-Henrietta), and Sarah Silverman (Shrewsbury, MA/Shrewsbury) finished with a score of 71.750.
The Storm will next compete in the East Regionals at Canisius College on March 8-9.
Storm Place Six on All-NEAC Teams
July 18, 2008
The Keuka College men’s tennis team was well represented on the end of the year North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) teams. Six players were named to the All-Conference teams while coach Matt Tantalo was also named Coach of the Year after guiding Keuka to a 3-1 conference mark and a second place regular season finish.
Leading the way for Keuka was rookie Patrick Barker (Horseheads, N.Y./Horseheads) who was named to the second team in flight No. 2 singles. Joining Barker on the second team in singles was sophomores Mike Fischer (Katskill Bay, N.Y./Lake George) in the fourth flight and Casey Dahlstrom (Grand Island, N.Y./Grand Island) in the sixth flight.
Named to the All-NEAC honorable mention team in singles were senior Andy Oberg (Lino Lakes, MN/Centennial) in the first flight, sophomore Will Fisher (Watkinsville, GA/Oconee) in the third flight, and junior Justin Roe (Port Byron, N.Y./Port Byron) in the fifth flight.
All six players were named to the All-NEAC second team in doubles. Barker and Oberg in the first flight, Fisher and Fischer in the second flight, and Roe and Dahlstrom in third flight.
Storm Rout Elmira in Season Finale
July 18, 2008
Fresh off of its excellent showing at the NEAC Championships, Keuka College ended its season in style after defeating the visiting Soaring Eagles of Elmira College by a score of 7-2. Keuka ends its season with a 6-4 overall record while Elmira falls to 0-10.
Keuka won four of the six singles matches and won all three doubles competitions. Keuka’s Will Fisher (Watkinsville, GA/Oconee) picked up his fifth win of the season after winning 6-1, 6-4 in flight No. 2 singles. Sophomore Mike Fischer (Katskill Bay, N.Y./Lake George) picked up a close win in flight No. 3 singles (6-4, 2-6, 6-4) while classmate Casey Dahlstrom (Grand Island, N.Y./Grand Island) won for the tenth time this year, defeating his flight No. 5 opponent (6-2, 6-4). Junior James Fitch (Perry, N.Y./Perry) picked up his second win of the year, winning 6-2, 6-7, 6-4 in the sixth flight.
In doubles it was Barker and senior Andy Oberg (Lino Lakes, MN/Centennial) winning the first flight (8-6) while Fisher and Fischer teamed up to win the second flight 8-1. Dahlstrom and junior Justin Roe (Port Byron, N.Y./Port Byron) won the third flight by a score of 8-4 to finish the season with a 7-2 record together in the third flight of doubles.
