Freshman runner practices with pride

KRISTEN CATALANOTTO NEWS EDITOR KMC723@CABRINI EDU

While the majority of Cabrini students are still sleeping during the early morning hours the men’s cross country team is strutting their stuff in their sneakers.

Freshmen Chris Sweeney is a new edition to the team this year and is finding his way during his early morning runs.

Sweeney started running at the young age of 5 and has never looked back. Sweeney, who was born and raised in Lansdale, Pa., ran cross country all four years of his high school career at Lansdale Catholic High School, “It’s a good feeling to get up and race,” Sweeney said.

Sweeney chose Cabrini after talking to the cross-country coach, O’Hora, and visiting the campus. He quickly took notice of how welcoming everyone was and how much he felt he belonged on the team.

Most students who are running are doing it for exercise, but Sweeney does it because it’s a part of him, “It’s one of my passions, especially when I’m with the team. Running alone during the summer isn’t very motivating. The team motivates me.”

The team is made up of eight young men who are dedicated to running 2-3 miles each day.

Senior Shaun Smith, senior cap- tain, said, “This years team is very unique. We have a good mix of young and talented freshmen with some upperclassmen with valuable experience.” Sweeney hopes to bring new experience and enthusiasm to the Cavaliers. “Chris is a very talented young man who tries really hard pushing the rest of us and is a great student,” Smith said.

Chris brings an inquisitive and positive attitude to the team, “He is always trying to learn something new, and he asks a lot of questions,” Smith said.

Currently the men’s crosscountry team is off to a winning start. Saturday, Sept. 11, Cabrini led the meet at Cumberland County College with first place and fifth place on the five-mile course. The team goes on the road with its next meet this Saturday, Sept. 18 at Gwenyedd Mercy.

Introducing the 2004-2005 Dance Team

Coaches: KendallNeil

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Volleyball spikes off season

Lady Cavs win its first conference game

NINA SCIMENES SPORTSEDITOR NMS722@CABRINI EDU

Dancers:

Dancers:

AllieJacobs

LanaMorelli

LynnTalley

TriciaMeyer

Amanda Farrington

Christine McLaughlin

JennaMayo

JessicaMarrella

ChrissyRemley

AshleyWeyler

MeghanFranzese

Alyssa DiPietro

Erin Miesegaes

All dancers, even returning members from last year’s team had to try out.

Congratulations to those who have made the team.

Midnight Madness, Friday Oct. 22 the dance team will be kicking off the basketball season. Come out and show your Cabrini spirit.

Allison Durako

Ashley Weei

Stephanie Haag

RachaelPerrauit

Kimberly Larentowicz

KharismaMcIlwaine

DeborahAlberici

Ashley Ramos

Maria Saggiomo

Aleisha Johnson

Christina Havrin

Lauren Kievit

Carrie Kirsch

Nicole DiGuiseppi

Practice has paid off as the Volleyball team won their first Pennsylvania Athletic Conference game against Gwynedd Mercy College, 3-2. The Lady Cav’s eight out-of conference games served as important practice to prepare for their more crucial wins.

“Right now we are playing off the high of winning,” head coach, Trish Arnold said. The Lady Cav’s are especially proud of defeating Gwynedd Mercy. Considering Gwynedd Mercy’s past winning records gives high hopes to Cabrini’s team. Last year Gwynedd Mercy finished off second in the PAC, and are ranked to repeat their standings this season as second.

At the Philadelphia Biblical College tournament Cabrini came in second place. “This was something that we have been preparing for, and it was an amazing win,” Casie Green, junior captain said. Another crucial goal that was met was winning both games against Bryn Mawr College, 3-0, and 3-2. This was a huge improvement since last year’s two loses to Bryn Mawr’s team.

During tournament games and traveling on bus trips has given the team a chance to bond. “We are friends on and off the court,” Green said. There are no seniors on the team, and there are four starting freshmen. “Everyone is equal, there is no fighting for spots,” Green said. Good communication is key on the court. Teammates laugh and giggle during practice but know when to be serious and put on their game faces for competition. “Mostly everyone gets in the games to play and it is a very happy atmosphere,” Green said.