March 16, 2006 Issue                                               

©2006 The Chestnut Hill Local

Sports

CHC sticksters show improvement in openerby
byTOM UTESCHER

In her first collegiate contest, Archbishop Carroll graduate Katie Donovan rang up eight goals for Chestnut Hill College, but the host Griffins lost by a 16-12 count to Hood College in last Wednesday’s Atlantic Women’s College Conference lacrosse game, which was the season opener for both teams.

Hood, located in Frederick, MD, is able to draw upon good local high school talent, but CHC’s young 2006 squad fared much better against the Blazers than its immediate predecessor, which lost to Hood 10-1 a year ago.

“It was a game that showed us what we have to work on,” noted Megan McHugh, the Griffins’ first-year coach. “Defense, the transition game, and ball possession on offense are the main three things we need to target. I was happy that we started to pull together after the first half, and we made a lot more good connections. After giving up 11 goals before halftime, we only gave up five after that.”

Local La Salle students help sustain swim streak
by TOM UTESCHER

Around the country there are annual events that signal the end of winter. In California, the swallows return to Capistrano, and in Wyndmoor, PA, La Salle High School wins the Philadelphia Catholic League swimming championship.

GFS soccer star signs with Wake Forest

The Germantown Friends School boys’ varsity soccer team and coaches surround senior Mbizo Mzamane after he signed with Wake Forest. (L to R) Assistant coach Brett Turner, Marek Loder, Joshua West, Jack Meigs, Mbizo Mzamane, David Robb, Nate Gemberling-Johnson, Zach Barrett, Alex Fernberger, Coach Matt Zipin.

Mbizo Mzamane, a seniorat Germantown Friends School, has signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Wake Forest University. Mzamane, who set a Friends Schools League record of 34 goals, has committed to play for the Demon Deacons.

A four-year Varsity starter for the Tigers, Mzamane was co-captain and MVP in his senior year. His career stats include 57 goals and 19 assists. He was selected to the Pennsylvania All-State and All Southeastern Pennsylvania teams, as well as the FSL All-League team. GFS coach Matt Zipin of East Falls states, “His offensive playmaking and scoring was unmatched.” As a scholar-athlete, Mzamane has balanced a rigorous academic program at GFS with tremendous dedication to the sport of soccer.