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Down Fighting

By Bob Brunsell

The Cougars had another tight
game this week when the explosive
Ventura Pirates defeated a dis-
appointed COC team 24-15, Satur-
day night at Ventura. Players on
both teams were ready and deter-
mined to win this big game. The
importance of a victory may have
precipitated_ the unsportsman-
like conduct and fights, which
forced a premature end to the game.
Unlike their early lead last week
against the Valley Monarchs, the
Cougars quickly fell behind the
Pirates midway into the first quar-
ter. Ventura's drives consisted
mainly of draws, off tackle and
blasts up the middle. Their first
running drive was capped · off on a COC Cougars show their defensive abilities.
28-yard scamper by the very im-
pressive running back, Mike Colton, Men's Cross Women's
who lead all rushes with 185 net Sports
yards. The point after was good, Country News Volleyball News
giving the Pirates an early and
important 7-0 lead.
Although the Cougars mixed up Ventura running), both defenses By Bob Parker By Bob Parker
their plays well in the first quarter, seemed evenly matched. The second The College of the Canyon Cou- The COC Women's Volleyball
they couldn't manage to pull off the half would produce a first place gars opened up their Cross-Country team is in its second freelance year.
big plays for a score. When the team in the competitive Western season September 18th with a Their first season in a league will
offense failed to move the ball, it States Conference. well-deserved second place finish at hopefully begin next year. Many
was left up to the tough Canyon The second half began as a the Moorpark Invitational held at things are being done to enlarge and
defense. duplicate of the first. Ventura came Moorpark College. Since then, the · improve the Volleyball team, which
The Cougars defense held the out running; the Cougars frequently Cougars have been impressive in should prove worthwhile next fall.
explosive running game of the went to the air. their meets against some of the The women are already un-
Pirates until early in the second After the second half kickoff, the tougher teams in the WSC. defeated this year, owning a 5-0
At Moorpark, top Cougar runner
quarter. On a 3rd and 13 deep in Pirates ate up the clock with a long John Brenneman, earned a trophy mark, and Head Coach John Mc-
Cougar territory, quarterback Mike running drive. Seven minutes into Clung is excited about his first
as he finished fourth overall in a
Flavin threw an interception that the second half, the Pirates were on time of 20:54, 22 seconds better season in league next year. Last
was run back to the COC 24. Mike the COC two-yard line, ready to than last years' time at this same year, the COC compiled one of the
Colton scored with a powerful increase their lead. better records of all the teams they
sweeping run on the first play from Turned away from the touch- meet. Canyon High standout, John played, with a record of 14-6. The
Starinieri, earned a medal in his
scrimmage. The conversion was down, Ventura decided to get the Cougar women are off to a fast start
good, giving the.Pirates a big 14-0 sure three. The field goal by Dixon ninth place effort of 21:24. Rick this season and it looks as if they
Fuller was right behind John as
lead. was good, increasing a motivated will improve over last year's mark.
The Cougars first threatened to Ventura lead to 17-7. Rick came in 11th place in 21 :27. Coach McClung and the women
score with a drive deep into Pirate The Cougars moved the ball well Doug Hoppe finished 26th in 22:08. are working harder than ever and
On Sept. 24th, the Cougars were
territory when 6:45 remained in the in open field position but seemed to without their top three runners; they deserve some recognition. The
first half. Unable to get the im- hit the skids near the goal line. Brenneman, Starinieri and Fuller, women practice everyday for three
portant first down, the Cougars Friedman had a bad night kicking. but that didn't bother the Cougars a long and rough hours. McClung
called on Frank Friedman to boot a (He missed two in the 3rd quarter), bit. The harriers beat Ventura stresses practice, and tries his best
30-yard field goal. His attempt was so, the Cougars drove for nothing. 24-33, Oxnard 23-38, and Trade to keep the women in top physical
wide right, and the score remained The momentum in the fourth condition through the use of various
14-0. quarter seemed to shift heavily to Tech 15-50. Doug Hoppe finished -running drills. The women also
third overall in a time of 22:13. Joe
Late in the second quarter COC as the Cougars defense really perform volleyball related drills.
Ventura showed signs of losing their got hot. It wasn't until 6:33 in the Terrones took fourth in 22: 18 and "Technique is one of the most
momentum. The Cougars defense, fourth quarter that the Blue and Manual Fierroz was seventh in (Cont'd on Page 5)
22:43. Jim Landeros placed eighth
lead by Rodger Slater, Chuck Ernst Gold struck back. A Ventura
and Jesse Livitski, constantly fumble, which was recovered by in 22 :54 and Joe Meza was ninth in get it going. However, Coach Cart-
23:08.
blocked the Pirates attempt to Aaron Mitchell, set up the Cougars wright feels his team has much
With their three top runners still
move. with good field position and a chance out of action, the Cougars had a big potential, because of the depth of
With five minutes remaining in to make it a game. A few plays later the squad. This was evident in their
the half, the Cougars were forced to the talented Lonnie Hughes, on an meet coming up. Coach Monty victories against Moorpark . and
Cartwright said, "We need at least a
get on the board. The Cougars end around, sprinted for an eight Santa Barbara. The Cougars have
started a drive on their own 33, and yard score. A Ventura penalty gave split in the upcoming meet to stay in five returnees and Cartwright ex-
contention for the WSC Champion-
with the hard running of Mel Cook the Cougars a chance to capitalize ship." Coach Monty Cartwright got pects each one to perform well. The
( who gained a total of 113 yards for on their two-point conversion. Mel sixth and seventh spots on the team
the evening) and the passing of Cook then blasted into the end zone more than that as his Cougars beat figure to be the keys to the Cougar
both Moorpark, 25-32, and Santa
Mike Flavin to Arnie Klott and to boost the score to 17-15. success.
Lonnie Hughes, they drove in a The Cougars defense now had to Barbara, 25-36. Joe Terronez, who Against Moorpark, one of the
continues to improve tremendously
series of well executed plays down hold and get the ball back fast with for the Cougars, finished fourth best teams in the WSC, Coach
deep into Pirate territory again. An just over two minutes remaining. overall with a fine time of 21:39. Cartwright was as pleased as he
interference gave the Cougars a With 34 seconds left the Pirates' Doug Hoppe was right behind in was shocked. "The guys are really
touchdown set-up on the one. Al- Colton, blew up the middle and fifth .place in 21:41. Joe Meza took doing great, especially without our
though it went to a fourth and 3, the scampered 33 yards for a touchdown seventh in 21:50, Sigmen was ninth top three runners, the other guys
Cougars finally got the score on a to eliminate COC. in 22:03, Fierroz took tenth in 22:04, are hanging in there. To my
Flavin pass to Hughes in the end With only 29 seconds on the clock and Landeros finished eleventh in memory, I would have to say this is
zone. Friedman's kick tightened the and no hope, the disappointed the best meet I have ever coached."
score to 14-7 at halftime. Cougars lagging 15-24 began to 22:05. Other members who have con-
With the loss of All-State runner
The first half showed two ex- throw fists and late hits. The tributed to the Cougar success are,
cellent teams, both with top notch umpires and refs wanted no more Tom Cusick and second team All- returnee, Jim Walsh, John Juarez,
State runners, Enoch Martinez and
offense and defense. Despite dif- and ended the game with 29 seconds Andy Casillas, the Cougars might Frank Guerrero, Al Hanson, Ron
ferent offenses ( COC passing, remaining. Shirley, Casey Shumate, Roy Smith
need a little time to re-group and and Steve Huddleston.