Monday, January 30, 2017
DID YOU KNOW?
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Lock Haven University women's basketball team (7-12, 4-11 PSAC) fell to East Stroudsburg University (12-7, 8-7 PSAC) today in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) play 64-45. Despite the loss, Lysa Mealing (Altoona, Pa./Altoona) had a monster game and recorded her 10th double-double of the year.
Mealing who came in to today's contest as the nation's leading rebounder, led the team in points, rebounds, assists and steals.
She hauled in 10 rebounds in the first half. She also scored six points in the first 20 minutes of play and finished the game with 14 points, 15 rebounds, three assists, and four steals.
Mealing is the first Bald Eagle to lead the team in points, rebounds, and assists since the 2013-14 season when Marrysa Moyer accomplished the feat.
Rileigh Devine (Etters, Pa./Red Land) and Ayanda McGill-Jefferson (Lancaster, Pa./J.P. McCaskey) both tallied seven points for The Haven.
Annie Dombrowski (Altoona, Pa./ Bishop Guilfoyle) chipped in on the glass as she secured six rebounds.
The Haven will hit the hardwood next week when they head to Kutztown University on Saturday, February 4 (1 p.m) for a PSAC East clash.
DYK-2?
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Lock Haven University wrestling team (6-8, 3-2 EWL) split a pair of Eastern Wrestling League (EWL) duals today on the road, downing Cleveland State (1-7, 0-3 EWL), before falling to No. 25 Edinboro (7-4, 5-0 EWL).
LHU cruised to a 35-9 win over Cleveland State, before falling to Edinboro, 28-9.
The Bald Eagles were originally scheduled to take on Cleveland State last night, but transportation issues delayed Lock Haven's arrival into Cleveland and postponed the dual until noon today, and set up the Friday EWL doubleheader.
Lock Haven opened the day with a dominating 35-9 victory over host Cleveland State. The Bald Eagles won eight of 10 bouts with six of those wins coming by way of bonus points. LHU racked up three tech falls, two major decisions and a pin.
Adam Mackie (Bechtelsville, Pa./Brandywine Heights) picked up the pin at 184 and DJ Fehlman (Warren, Pa./Warren), Kyle Shoop (Boiling Springs, Pa./Boiling Springs) and Thomas Haines (Quarryville, Pa./Ohio State) all won by tech fall. Jonathan Ross (Dillsburg, Pa./Northern York) and Tristan Sponseller (East Berlin, Pa./Bermudian Springs) both posted major decisions. Jake Field (South Elgin, Ill./Marmion Academy) and Jared Siegrist (Manheim, Pa./Manheim Central) added victories for Lock Haven.
Field won by decision at 125 and Fehlman (133) followed it up with the first of three Haven tech falls, and it was all Lock Haven from there as the Bald Eagles dominated the Vikings. With the win, LHU snapped a two-match losing streak to Cleveland State.
Following the win over Cleveland State, the Bald Eagles packed up and hit the road on the 94 mile journey to Edinboro to cap the rare day-night road doubleheader.
No. 25 Edinboro's lineup featured six guys ranked in the first edition of the NCAA Coaches' Panel rankings and the Fighting Scots pulled away for Lock Haven on the way to a 28-9 win.
Lewis Williams (Bloomsburg, Pa./Central Columbia), Sponseller and Haines all won for LHU vs. Edinboro. Both Siegrist and Mackie turned in solid efforts despite losses.
Williams posted a hard-fought 5-3 overtime win at 141 and Sponseller grinded out a 2-1 win at 197.
In the most anticipated match of the night, Haines, ranked No. 15, beat No. 12 Billy Miller, 4-3 thanks to a riding time point. The two were tied 3-3 after two periods. The win was Haines' second over Miller this season as he also took down the Edinboro heavyweight in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) finals by an identical 4-3 score.
Now the Bald Eagles return home to Thomas Fieldhouse for a number of events. Next Thursday, February 2, LHU will host Clarion in an EWL dual (7 p.m.), before hosting Sacred Heart on Friday (Feb. 3) at 7 p.m. On Sunday, February 5, LHU will host the Mat-Town Open II Tournament (9:30 a.m.).
Lock Haven 35 – Cleveland State 9
125: Jake Field (LHU) dec. John Martin (CSU) 4-1
133: DJ Fehlman (LHU) tech fall Spencer Dusi (CSU) 16-0 (4:55)
141: Evan Cheek (CSU) major dec. Lewis Williams (LHU) 11-3
149: Kyle Shoop (LHU) tech fall Nick Montgomery (CSU) 20-4 (4:22)
157: Jonathan Ross (LHU) major dec. Grant Turnmire (CSU) 9-0
165: Jared Siegrist (LHU) dec. John Vaughn (CSU) 4-3
174: Adam Mackie (LHU) pinned Devon Pingel (CSU) 2:02
184: Nick Corba (CSU) tech fall Gavin Caprio (LHU) 15-0 (4:55)
197: #30 Tristan Sponseller (LHU) major dec. Collin Kelly (CSU) 12-0
285: #15 Thomas Haines (LHU) tech fall Michael Furbee (CSU) 19-1 (4:27)
#25 Edinboro 28 – Lock Haven 9
125: #9 Sean Russell (EU) major dec. Jake Field (LHU) 10-2
133: #19 Korbin Myers (EU) major dec. DJ Fehlman (LHU) 12-3
141: Lewis Williams (LHU) dec. Nate Hagan (EU) 5-3 SV
149: #10 Patricio Lugo (EU) tech fall Kyle Shoop (LHU) 20-4 (6:49)
157: Chase Delande (EU) major dec. Jonathan Ross (LHU) 18-4
165: #14 Austin Matthews (EU) dec. Jared Siegrist (LHU) 12-10
174: Ty Schoffstall (EU) dec. Adam Mackie (LHU) 15-11
184: #17 Dakota Greer (EU) tech fall Gavin Caprio (LHU) 19-0 (3:54)
197: Tristan Sponseller (LHU) dec. Dylan Reynolds (EU) 2-1
285: #15 Thomas Haines (LHU) dec. #12 Billy Miller (EU) 4-3.
*rankings (#) = NCAA Coaches Panel Rankings (1/20/17)
DYK-3?
Doors open to Thomas Fieldhouse at 10 a.m. and games start at 11 a.m.
Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door and available via LHU lacrosse, softball and field hockey coaches, players or team representatives, or you can buy them at the LHU Department of Athletics offices.
On the day of the event, make sure to bring cash for "games of chance" and there will be a concession stand available.
There will also be a special "JACKPOT GAME" for just $5 and the winner gets a $700 voucher towards a Las Vegas Package booked through Nittany Travel (143-147 East Main Street). The voucher can also be used towards airline tickets, cruises, all-inclusive vacations and tours.
DYK-4?
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Lock Haven University men's basketball team (10-9, 6-9 PSAC) avenged a 115-78 loss at East Stroudsburg University (14-6, 12-3 PSAC) earlier in the season, dropping the Warriors 89-82 in an action packed Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) contest.
In the back-and-forth thriller LHU shot 50% (31-62) from the field, 58.3% (7 of 12) from three-point land and 76.9% from the free-throw-line. 58.3% from the three-point line is a new season-high for the Bald Eagles.
Amir Hinton (Philadelphia/Abington) powered the Bald Eagle offense finishing with 26 points. Hinton shot 53% (8 of 15) from the floor and 60% (3 of 5) from deep. Hinton also finished with a team high 11 rebounds.
Jihad Barnes (Philadelphia/Philadelphia Electric Charter) tied his career high in points with 15. Barnes played an important role, along with Hinton, in breaking the tough ESU full-court press.
Cole Renninger (Lock Haven, Pa./Central Mountain) had a career night for the Bald Eagles finishing with 16 points. The 16 points is a career high for the hometown kid.
Tarojae Brake (Coatesville, Pa./Octorara) played important minutes for The Haven down the stretch. Blake was a key contributor to the Bald Eagle offense, shooting 50% from the field and finishing with 11 points, while playing shut-down defense.
Khaleeq Campbell (Chester, Pa./Chester) provided instant offense from the bench, hitting two huge three-pointers when LHU needed a spark.
ESU led LHU by seven going into halftime, but the Bald Eagles came to play in the second half allowing only 29 points and scoring 43. LHU hit seven of 10 free throws in the final 1:18 in the second half to seal the victory.
The Haven will hit the hardwood next when they head to Kutztown University on Saturday, February 4 (3 p.m) for a PSAC East clash.
Sharpen or Cut?
Once upon a time, a very strong woodcutter asked for a job in a timber merchant and he got it. The pay was really good and so was the work condition. For those reasons, the woodcutter was determined to do his best.
His boss gave him an axe and showed him the area where he supposed to work.
The first day, the woodcutter brought 18 trees.
“Congratulations,” the boss said. “Go on that way!”
Very motivated by the boss words, the woodcutter tried harder the next day, but he could only bring 15 trees. The third day he tried even harder, but he could only bring 10 trees. Day after day he was bringing less and less trees.
“I must be losing my strength”, the woodcutter thought. He went to the boss and apologized, saying that he could not understand what was going on.
“When was the last time you sharpened your axe?” the boss asked.
“Sharpen? I had no time to sharpen my axe. I have been very busy trying to cut trees…”
Why is that? Could it be that we have forgotten how to stay “sharp”? There’s nothing wrong with activity and hard work. But we should not get so busy that we neglect the truly important things in life, like our personal life, taking time to get close to our Creator, giving more time for our family, taking time to read etc.
We all need time to relax, to think and meditate, to learn and grow. If we don’t take the time to sharpen the “axe”, we will become dull and lose our effectiveness.
Once upon a time, a very strong woodcutter asked for a job in a timber merchant and he got it. The pay was really good and so was the work condition. For those reasons, the woodcutter was determined to do his best.
His boss gave him an axe and showed him the area where he supposed to work.
“Congratulations,” the boss said. “Go on that way!”
Very motivated by the boss words, the woodcutter tried harder the next day, but he could only bring 15 trees. The third day he tried even harder, but he could only bring 10 trees. Day after day he was bringing less and less trees.
“I must be losing my strength”, the woodcutter thought. He went to the boss and apologized, saying that he could not understand what was going on.
“When was the last time you sharpened your axe?” the boss asked.
“Sharpen? I had no time to sharpen my axe. I have been very busy trying to cut trees…”
Reflection:
Our lives are like that. We sometimes get so busy that we don’t take time to sharpen the “axe”. In today’s world, it seems that everyone is busier than ever, but less happy that ever.Why is that? Could it be that we have forgotten how to stay “sharp”? There’s nothing wrong with activity and hard work. But we should not get so busy that we neglect the truly important things in life, like our personal life, taking time to get close to our Creator, giving more time for our family, taking time to read etc.
We all need time to relax, to think and meditate, to learn and grow. If we don’t take the time to sharpen the “axe”, we will become dull and lose our effectiveness.
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