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SportsNov. 25, 1998Loboes underdogs againAs the Monahans Loboes prepare for number one ranked Breckenridge they find themselves underdogs for the fourth straight week. The Loboes are coming off a hard-fought victory over
According to Monahans Head Football coach Larry Hanna,
"They are good at the skilled positions," he said. "Their quarterback can pass, run, and run the option.
Hanna indicated that, although Monahans respects
The Loboes have earned their first Quarterfinal trip in nine
The Buckaroos are number one, but not unbeatable, as the
The winner of Saturday night's contest will face either
Panthers edge Loboes at hoopsThe Loboes took on 4A Fort Stockton Friday and came up short, 45-53 in pre-district action. Despite not making the playoffs last season, hopes are high
For the first time in many seasons, the Lobo basketball team
"It should definitely be an advantage," says senior forward
"Once the teams start focusing on that, we can put the ball
One possible weaknesses that could hamper the Lobo this
However, the Loboes do have strength and experience
Another returning letterman is 6'3" Sr. David Williams, who
The team will be relying on many newcomers to help solidify
Fabian Welch, a 6'0 Jr, started in both last week's games
Several members of the football team including Wayne
The Loboes are coached by John Curry, known statewide for
Green Wave team floats to topWhile the Lobo football team was taking care of business in Amarillo, the Green Wave swim team kept the winning tradition going by taking first and third place in the girl's and boy's divisions, respectively, at the Monahans Invitational. En route to a 72-point victory over Carlsbad of N.M., the
Final results in the girl's division were: Monahans-392,
Helping score points in the girl's division 200 free relay
Placing 1st in the 200 free was Fonda Moore, 2:18.08; Amy
In the 200 I.M., 2nd place went to Marina Martin, 2:34.89;
Candice Teague got 1st place in the 50 free with 26.28; 10th
In the 100 fly, Marina Martin got 2nd place with 1:13.13.
Lindsay Fredericks placed 3rd in the 100 free with 1:01.87;
Amy Bowman got 7th in the 500 free with 6:59.80, and Rebekah
The Monahans "A" team won 1st in the 200 free relay with
Teague placed 1st in the 100 back with 1:04.18, while 5th
A new school record for the 100 breaststroke went to 2nd
The Monahans "A" team ranked 2nd in the 400 free relay with
The Green Wave boys had their best outing of the year as
Team standings in the boy's division were: Pecos-401,
Scoring points for the Loboes in the 200 medley relay was
Everett placed 7th in the 200 I.M. with 2:58.34. In the 50 free, Cain got 1st with 24.39. Naranjo ranked 5th in the 100 fly with 1:11:19, while Hill
Sutter won 2nd in the 100 free with 54.27. In the 500 free, Friar ranked 6th with 7:45.40. The Monahans "A" team placed 3rd in the 200 free relay with
In the 100 back, Sutter placed 2nd with 1:00.45; Cunningham
Cain won 1st in the 100 breaststroke with 1:07.20. Naranjo, Hill, Everett, and Cunningham placed 3rd in the 400
The Green Wave will swim next Dec. 5, at the Odessa
Baseball season was a winnerNever before has there been a Major League Baseball season like 1998. Fans in record number filled the stadiums to watch the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs no matter who their opponent was. Cardinal Mark McGuire and Cub Sammy Sosa were in a history making race to overcome a 37 year old record set by Roger Maris. Maris hit 61 homeruns in 1961 breaking Babe Ruth's record of 60 home runs in a single season.It's hard to believe that baseball would have two players in the same season challenging the record. McGuire's 70 home runs and Sosa's 66 brought baseball back as America's pastime. While the home run race was going on between McGuire and Sosa, The New York Yankees were winning in a way under manager Joe Torre that made them the best team in baseball. The Yankees won 118 games with no "super star." Joe Torre had his "Bronx Bombers" winning the American League Pennant and sweeping Padres in four games in the World Series. Winning American League Manager of the year was most deserved by Skipper Joe Torre. The NBA lockout continues and for the first time in 51 years there is no basketball. As usual, the fans are the ones who suffer. Surely something must be done to save an already shortened season, if there is going to be one at all. As for the Big 12 Championship, North vs South, it looks like Texas A. & M. will face Kansas State. The wildcats of Kansas State should win the game played in St. Louis this year. Aggie head coach R. C. Slocum has never won the big game. Here is his chance, but don't bet on it.The Aggies never score many points against a tough opponent ranked like Kansas State. Lady Loboes off to rocky startThe Lady Lobo Basketball team got off to a rocky start Friday in Seminole. Against the No. 9 Seminole women's team, Monahans lost a hard-fought battle, 64-16. Says Coach Mike Swigert, "You play teams like this to get
The women in green fared a bit better Monday against Reagan
The team plays its first home game Dec. 1 in the Complex. Coach Mike Swigert leads an experienced team into the season
"This year's team works together better than last year's
The team missed the playoffs after a tough district schedule
Greenwood and Alpine are both under first year-coaches and
And the Golden Cranes? "Crane? I think they'll be good,"
Many of the girls on the team are a bit more prepared to
"I think TAC really helped prepare the girls. Now it's just
The leaders of the team are also positive about this season.
The four "-ates" are what Swigert refers to as a plan:
ROSTER 13 Shayla Terry 5'5 Sr.
Grandfalls-Royalty girls district picksThis year's all-district selections from District 3A girls' volleyball include several players from Grandfalls-Royalty. Among those honored are Offensive Player of the Year Stacey
Misty Stocks and Crystal Rayos, both juniors, made it onto
Players from Wink-Loving, Balmorhea, and Buena Vista also
Volunteers make swim meet successThe 1998 Monahans Invitational swim meet was a huge success once again thanks to the selfless volunteerism of the people of Monahans. Over 30 parents, grandparents, and plain "ol' Lobo fans"
Once again, visitors (as far away as Pampa) commented on
Space doesn't permit me to thank everyone, but a special
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