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:. :.; . ; A:' U 'p- -.vv ::^^k :: *v \ Touche' Two members of (JSC's fenc with foils at a recent practic dub has done well in past c< USC fen< By Michelle Burchette vjamo^u^n oian writer What is possibly the oldest modern sport in the world, and employs the use of foils, epees and sabres? If you guessed fencing, you're right. Donning masks, jackets, and the weapons of their choice, members of the USC fencing club left their mark at the Georgia Southern Oktoberfest last weekend. In the open tournament, which was only the second this year for *i? ..? * ?i Vydiuillid ICIILCIS, U1U WUIIICII LUUIV four of the six possible places to dominate the meet. ASHLEY WHITLOCK remains undefeated in women's foil competition to take first place for USC, while Athena O'Neal came in third. Whitlock also placed in women's saore compeuuon, coming in second, while teammate Beverley Brackett grabbed the third place slot. According to Brackett, practice is the main reason behind the women's success. "We have practiced awfully hard," she said. "We have a lot of dedicated fencers-people who are not devoted to fencing just as a sport but as a craft; kind of an art." Becky Rogers, a foilist and also the secretary-treasurer of the club, believes the performance of the f 1 J 1 x _ A. 1 A. ?? I ucgiuiiers auut'u 10 uie outcome in Georgia. "THE BEGINNERS did exceptionally well. There were only two bouts in which they didn't score at least once/' she added. "The field of beginners we have now is better than any other we've haH " Rogers went on to cite several of the superior beginners and the qualities which they possess. "Athena O'Neal who has only been QAMKOCK tm tfcc imOnt DMMpipw of tfM Unhrankv * Soutfc Cmiw and to thnw ttmu IftrSWW Qr9 WOFRSTJ? ? ww vUTWvtMyB BrVQ f TT* tliyi AiiflniQ th? Wl wd tpHnfi MfWMtift vi4 mk)# wt#Wy ovi Thufidtyt dkuHn^ both umrw#f unioni wltti th? xc#ption o? univOTtfty Kottdeys and xemlvtttiofi ??~ -*pwOOI. 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Currently in it's fourth year of existence, the fencing club is constantly improving. Their part time coach and participating in various tournaments nave proven to be their best teachers. "Tournament competition gives you the opportunity to recognize your problems under fire and to learn how to go about correcting them," Rogers explained. ACCORDING TO club Master of the Armory, Ricky Thompson, "Competition is the best teacher fencing has. It's not like fencing people in practice because in practice you know your opponent and how he fences," he said. "In a tournament you go against someone you've never met. It takes immense concentration to fence someone you've never seen before." "In order to psyche your opponent out you have to be able to lllj tNIWBMAii HIKS Nm MWU PYIHONS 'I MINIM Hi JUS M SHO *//'*?-fVfMUWVM-- - x': . ' : : V- : ' ' :-;- -' '' ". *J3"iocock Staff Photo own tournament on Nov. 11 at Washington gym. TYl no+i+mn All|y^/L1L1V/1 1 walk on the strip like you're going to kill him. You must look deadly," Thompson said. "A lot of mental > work goes into it." Part time coach Charlie Thompson acts as an instructor for the 25 fencers. A high ranking official and veteran fencer, Thompson clearly holds the respect of his pupils. "Charlie is the only person in the world who can tell me that my lunges stink, my parries stink, my cuts stink, my mobility stinks, my SPnSP ft f rfistanoo ctinlre <?ri/4 ^*:ii ? vi.uwiivv. uniino, auu dllll make me feel good about myself and my fencing. That's what I think makes him such a good" teacher," Brackett explained. "I don't know what direction the club is going to take when Charlie leaves." THE PROBLEM of losing ' Thompson is very real for the club. They not only lack the funds for new equipment and tournament transportation, but also the salary for a full time coach, according to Brackett. "it we could keep a good full time coach we would have the potential to become a dynamite club," Rogers specualted. The club next major bout will be the USC Foil - Epee Open held Nov. 10th at the Booker T. WAshington i Gym. iniNMteeiHHniMHil WING Volley b place By Michelle Gamecock ! The USC women's volleyball teai University of Maryland Tournamen hnal major tournament of the reguai Defeating East Carolina 15-7, 16-1 10, 15-13, in Friday's pool play tc Gamecocks qualified for single elim A 15-9, 15-12 victory over Princetoi and a match against Pittsburgh whi< DESPITE THE FINAL defeat, heac played very well. "We played pretty played a super match against Princi won the tournament, although Rutg( Leading the team to their exceptic Anderson and Katie Howard. Accor and good defense were an asset to th "Leslie and Ann played real well strong on the front line. They hit son was especially pleased with all the g "Katie also did and exceptional jo setter before she came here, but she a real tough job. In fact she did a goc POOR DEFENSIVE play, which almost non-existent in the Maryl practice on improving defensive sk good blocks and better positioning, a We stopped a lot of their big hil overall I'd say we improved tre blocking was much better and on del we'd ever been." One of the hardest things for th season has been their record. Yet, a the Carolina squad has finally picket MARTINO BELIEVES a major f attitude is their outstanding perform weenena. "Some of the tournaments we've this one. We know we played well," teams, real good teams, and we k< that's when we know we're playing that good as far as wins and losses, \* This Friday the Lady Gamecock and improved attitude on College of < According to Martino, "It should I College of Charleston is strong, and as strong. Of course they always get FOLLOWING THE tri-match will Clemson and finally regional comj some of us in regionals," Martino st enough in the next two weeta. Righ doing pretty good. J urgently needed people v in Medical Research. If you no the past 2 weeks mono, you week for 3 hours of your time formation. Mon. thru Fri. serologicals I suite 105 271S ^ Columbia,: nlCS) r^ifesT' Mmmar ^ We we cle tall giv s 425 Assembly Branch Office at 1 4 for Wade Hamp I ^^Fabric Car I CLEANERS4LAUND! all team s fifth ? Burchette Jtaff Writer ti tied for fifth in the twenty team t last weekend, as they competed in Ir season. 4, and Catholic University 10-15, 15? finish in second place, the Lady O..A J iijuliwii \.uiii)^ciiiiuii uii oaiuruay. n advanced them to the quaterfinals ^h they lost 9-15, 10-15. 1 coach Judy Martino said her team ' good this weekend," she said. "We 2ton. Actually I think they should've ;rsdid." >nal outcome were Leslie Fern, Ann ding to Martino, their strong hitting e Lady Gamecocks. " Martino sairi "Rnth wprp roullv le balls and were very aggressive. I ood hitting. >b," she added. "She'd never been a took on the duties of setter which is d job both as a hitter and a setter." had been hindering Carolina, was and Tournament. Long hours of 111 CI 11 _ - i - rr ' a ? f " ins. uiiauy payeu on in me iorm oi ccording to Martino. Iters plus we played real well, so mendously," Martino said. "Our fense we were in position more than e Lady Gamecocks to accept this ilthough they got off to a slow start, i up speed. actor behind the team's optimistic ance against a strong opponent last played in haven't been as hard as the coach said. "When we see good eep up with them and beat some, well. 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