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Lumberjack Sports Page 7 Alpena C on1munity College April 1, 2003 ·Golf Team Ready for the Green SARALYON Managing Editor BRAD BICKSLER Staff Writer The ACC golf team is pre- paring for what will hopefully be a good 2003 season. Last month, the team of five men had some successful practice time in North Carolina. the team. The experience of the veteran players goes well with Peterson's consistency, Wirgau' s ability to work the greens and Hainstock crushing the ball off the tee. "There is no clear number one player," said Wyman. "Anyone can come up with a low score any day." The team kicks off their Heading the team will be season with a road match on veterans BrettAnderson and April 14th against Henry Ford Travis Wyman. Newcomers Community College. Anyone Adam Peterson, Kurt interestedinapositiononthe Wrrgau, andAdam Hainstock team should contact Coach will bring some more depth to Bill Peterson at 356-3712. Photo courtesy Adam Hainstock Four of ACC' s golf team members analyze a shot while practicing in North Carolina. Falcons Play Game with Intense Focus JOBETHJOHNSON Sports Editor This year's Pied Piper game filled the stands with as many people as a regular Lumberjack game. Many parents, friends, teachers, and students turned out to see the athletic abilities of the Pied Piper Falcons. The mettle of the contestants was tes~ed, and in the end, everyone turned out to be a winner in the game. They were treated to a great game in which the Falcons played with extreme determination. The sheer will and focus of the Falcons has proven to be a watermark for other teams who wish to prove themselves. The Falcon team was split evenly up into two teams and · then the Lumberjack Men's sophomores were divided up into two equal teams as well. This way half the Lumberjacks were combined with half the Falcons, making the two teams equal. Four quarters were played and at half time the two teams mingled. It was easy to see the comradery between the player$. Sportsmanship was the keyword here, and everyone shared smiles along with a blossoming teamwork. Both teams scored well and every player made at least two points. Money was raised for the Pied Piper school during half raffle and at the concession stand. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves immensely and it was good to see so many people supporting the Falcons and the Lumberjacks. Next year, it would be good to see the female Falcons play the Lady Lumberjacks. This could show itself as being a pinnacle game, and wonderful opportunity for anyone that would be involved in the event. Thanks to everyone who helped the game come about and to the Falcons and Lumberjacks who played with their hearts. Good luck with next year's game. If this y was any indication, we'll look forward to the next one. Preventing Sports Injuries TERRY ALLISON Huron Shores Every year ninety percent of athletes injure themselves whiie participating in sports. On the city of Atlanta's website Jay Berkelhamer, M.D., senior vice president of Medical Affairs at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, says there are several precautions parents and athletes can take to make sure injuries are not so numerous. Drink plenty of water, stretch muscles before starting any strenuous activities, and also stretch after athletic activity. According to the University of Iowa Healthcare, and extension of the University oflowa's website, the "No pain, No gain" is not a good saying for athletes to live by. Exercising requires some effort, but no pain. If you are in pain stop the exercise immediately, and do not proceed until the pain is completely gone. Also, if pain is felt in the chest or neck area seek medical attention as soon as possible. Athletes should make exercise a habit, exercising only once a week puts you at risk for injury. People should exercise at least three times a week for thirty to sixty minutes each session. If you still find yourself being injured use the RICE method for treatment. RICE is an acronym that means Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. The first step to treating your injury is Rest Reduce or stop using the injured area for at least 48 hours, apply ice to the injured area twenty minutes at a time, four to eight times a day. Elastic wraps and air casts reduce the swelling of the injured area, especially in the ankle, knee, or wrist areas. The final stage of RICE is elevation. Keep the injured area above the heart. This minimizes blood flow to the injury and will help keep the swelling down. Stretching before and after activities and exercising atleast three times a week are just some helpful ways to prevent painful injuries. So the best advice to young athletes is to practice to your ability and do not over do it Lady Lumberjack Softball Future Teac1i r Leads Teammates on the Court Schedule April 4 at Oakland 3:00 p.m. April 5 at Macomb 1 :00 p.m. April 6 at Macomb 11 :00 a.m. April 11 at Delta 3:00p.m. April 12 at Mott 11:00p.m. April 13 at Mott 11 :00 a.m. April 18 Henry Ford 12:00 noon April 19 Henry Ford 11:00a.m. April 25 Delta 3:00 p.m. April 26 St.Clair 3:00 p.m. April 27 St. Clair 11 :00 a.m. May 1 Oakland 2:00 p.m. Look for a full page of softball covera,ge next issue Lumberjack Men's Golf Team Schedule April 14th April 15th April 21 st April 24th April 25th May 1st Henry Ford Invitational @ Dearborn Country Club St. Clair Invitational @ Black River Country Club Grand Rapids Invitational @ Egypt Valley Oakland Invitational @ Pontiac Country Club Schoolcraft Invitational Eastern Conference @ Alpena Country Club Second Round Quest @ Kirkland May 8 th & 9th State Tournament @ Crystal Mountain May 12th & 13th Region 12 hosted by Columbus, Ohio Country Club June 5 th - 11th National @ Chautauqua, New York I JOBETHJOHNSON Sports Editor Joshua Walker, 22, hails from Toledo, Ohio, only a half-hour away from Cedar Point. Josh says he hates Cedar Point though, since he has been there at least a million times. Josh is one of ACC's He ill be coming back up to watch his brother play and top with old friends. Josh used to work in a nurs· g home back in Ohio, but has decided he'd like to become an elementary teacher and maybe work with mentally disabled kids as well. second year basketball He has already had some players. He says he has had experience in that area. two great coaches while he Josh assisted teachers at played. and that the Pied Piper helping students teammates came together with their homework and also well this year. spent a lot of time playing "Josh is a good leader and basketball with the kids and makes the other teamates bowling with them. work harder." Chris Dorsey, "I enjoyed working with a fellow teammate, said. them, but you have to give a He started playing lot of extra special attention basketball in the 4th grade, to them. Not a lot of people inspired by his dad who also have that much patience. I'd played when he was · liketoworkmorewiththem younger. in the future," Josh said. Josh's younger brother He does not want to work Matt will be playing withhighschoolkidsbecause basketball here next year and they have more attitude and he has an older brother Phil he thinks the younger kids will who used to play basketball be a little easier to work with. as well. He also has a Josh enjoys shooting hoops younger sister, Tamara, who for exercise, watching is three. comedic movies, especially Josh chose Alpena mostly because he wanted to get out ofhis town for awhile and experience something different. Even though he doesn't like Alpena that much since Toledo has clubs and more night activities, he wishes he had another year of those with Martin Lawrence and Bernie Mac. He listens to rap and R&B, his favorite performers being Jadakiss andJay-Z. Josh says his greatest influences here atACC were Frank Mccourt and Dr. Terry Eide. "Dr. T. kept me focused on ---· ··· ····· so see s ooeeooeeee eeeeeeee Photo By JoBeth Johnson Josh Walker sets up for a freethrow at the charity stripe. my studies when I was falling off track. I really appreciate the help she's given me." Dr. T. agrees, "Josh has come a long way. Before his focus was mainly on basketball, but I helped him to see that he needed to focus more on his education." She said she spent a lot of one-on-one time with him like she does with many of her students, and that Josh has come to realize that effort in his studies is important. Josh doesn't know where or what he will be doing next year. He plans on continuing his education, but isn't sure when. For now he plans to stay in shape on the court, shooting hoops with friends.