Sweet Sensation of Soccer Success

Iobe awinner, you'vegot to work hard.

The 1992men'ssoccerteam proved that a successful season isa result ofhard work. "We worked veryhard, andit reflectedinwhatwent forth,"

Big South Coach oftheYear WilliamBellstated. "Because ouroffenseperformed sowell, we didn't have to defend as much."

New recruits added diversityandfreshnesstotheteam. "The youngmenblendedquite well," Bellsaid. "We blended our experienced playerswith our recruits,which issomething allteams gothrough."

Theadditionofforeignplayers hasbecome avaluable asset. Out of24 playersonthe team thisyear, fivewerefrom differentcountries. However, Bell has other reasons for choosingtheseplayers."Foreign players hear the gospel

"We worked very hard, and it reflected in what went forth:'

William Bell and take it back into their country," Bell said.

.AnthonyOgusanyi, afreshman fromNigeria, previously played socceratthe competitivelevelin Nigeria. James Wright, ajuniortransferfrom England, was ranked in the top 10goalscorersinthenation. "We're always looking forboyswithgoodexperience,"

SeniorMark Senitzmarked the end ofhis LU careerby breakingthe schoolrecordfor scoring goals. Brent Ward, also a senior, made a solid performance as a midfielder. Other Big South coaches werehesitantin votingtolet the soccerteam intothe conference."Theydidn't likethe factthatwe sharedourfaith," Bell admitted. "But in the first season, one of those coaches called and accepted theLord.

"When we play against teams with one or two outstandingplayers, I'mnotconcerned. Their coach doesn't havetheprivilegeofworking with Christian athletes." fa

By Becky Griggs

JEFFRAYMOND

JuniorReggie Wheaton and Freshman MattSinclairsandwich playersfrom the University of Washngton D.C

Row!:RyanBaragu,DarrenShelburne, DerekThomas,MarkSenitz,BrentWard, BradleyStyles,JohnnyCollins,JeffJohnson, Brad Kellum, Chad Baker Row2: Jeff Alder, Charles Ogunniyi, Greg Wheaton, Jim Wright, Matt Sinclair, Dorin Tiutiu, David Olsen Jon Misso, TonyOgusanyi,EricZanakis,PaulSmith, Reggie Wheaton,Thomas Merchant, Jim Pereira, Bill Bell

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