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Chappell si despite eat KELLY MAGUIRE Senior Writer "I thin] push throui Each year brings new challenges to 'earn ^ for all college athletes, yet the senior broken leg, year is supposed to be the pinnacle of 11 coula hav an athletes' career. type of brea Laban Chappell, however, can tell Chapp( vaii tkiano rirtn't olurova an/i nn oa tkav ? CJUBS 10T1 jvu uuiigo uuii L cunaja ciiu u^/ ao witj j . 1 . should. 3" Chappell, a senior midfielder on ! the USC men's soccer team, broke his ^n?j j ^ ^ leg in mid-August. wao,"hesa) The Frogmore native began play- able to star ing soccer in the second grade when his just have to friends all decided to play. As Chap- where I wai pell's career continued, he was an SCIS- ?\ye ^ SA All-Star and received All-State and and once I c All-Conference honors. over in the Chappell's career led him to Car- anc* Iwas 8 olina. He had attended soccer camps Since C and really eryoyed the experience. of the seasc "I really wanted to play for South to ot^e Carolina," he said. "I had come to camp team here a couple of times and really liked "Moral Coach Berson, and it was always a great he's out the: team." trying to gel Chappell's dream came true when ^^owi v^t he became a member of the team in . , , ing hard ev line-up, it 1 Before this fall's campaign, Chap- fact that yoi pell arrived in Columbia to get a jump B erso n on the season. However, three days be- dedication t fore pre-season started, the team was come t0 pra on a wet field and Chappell collided "Even i tinfk fanmntoio "1V" - leg, he was "I knew it was broken," Chappell Berson said said. "I heard it snap." Chappc ChappeU's teammates sympathized his leg, he w with his injury. lineup. "I was really disappointed because "I wan it ruined his whole senior season be- game situat cause he wouldn't get to play," team- get into a mate Jason Smallwood said. what we've v Senior Jamie Starr said the team ^ was shocked by the iryrny because every- andlw one on the team wants the best for its ^ aj j t^e seniors. "We hoped it wasn't that bad," le ^tcht Starr said. "We wanted to get him back However tl in the lineup as soon as possible." tje ^ ^er USC Head Men's Soccer Coach The ga Mark Berson agrees with his players. an(j 8Udder "It was really distressing be- walked over cause we all just felt sick about it," warming up. Berson said. Tie had come back early was going < and was working on his own. Any time over to sign you see athletes doing extra to better As sooi themselves and that type of misfortune field, the sta happens, it's really upsetting. ChappeU's t fitness of the mind t? body fitness of the mind c JSs If you are Interested In Y * ? 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CHAPPELL easel /happell spent the first half Coacl in on the sidelines, he had ,n? hj8 name and yelling things such r ways to contribute to the as-Give it to Laban!* j , , , , , Then it happened: Chappell Pj C ly, he s a big boost because touched the ball for the first time this re every day working hard, 8eas0n, and the crowd ate it up. mF r t back and get ready, Starr chappell's teammates started yelling ^ iseeaguymlussauoryear .Give it t? Laban again!" ha broken leg, and he s toy- . ? u ery day to get back in the ^ew niinutes that Chapppell Brano nakes you appreciate the was able to play, he managed to have Flight ii ran be out there playing." an assist for Smallwood's goal. tional. i said Chappell has shown Now that the initial stress is over, J, o the team by continuing to Chappell can begin to look at the re- 6,7-5, ctice. mainder of his senior season. Reflect?hen he had a cast on his mg on his career, ChappeU is proud that |H out here with the team," be was able t0 P1"? coUege 8?ccer for four years. .11 said that before he broke "rm ost proud of being a part of anted to be on the starting >*. he said. Tm not one of those standout guys, but I'm proud of being here . , , i . ., ,. , for four years and helping out from be- I e o e con n u ing o . a freshmen and taking advice to be10ns, helping the freshmen . B , . . j ? . ' a. v v. ing a senior and givmg advice, team concept, which is 6 6 6 worked so hard on this year," Chappell now looks to enjoy the iid. "After I broke my leg, rest of the season and receive his CPA be encouraging to the play- in accounting. He would like to evenanted to be around every- tually work with the FBI, and he also time." looks forward to being an alumnus. I *11 had not played in a sin- Chappell said the competition will ;his season until Oct. 19. be what he really misses. He also will le Adelphi game was a lit- miss his teammates, but he knows that ent. they will keep in touch. me was drawing to a close, Til miss how close we are," he said, ily Chappell stood up. He It's like a fraternity. We can trust each to the sidelines and began other with anything. If you've got any I The crowd questioned what hind of problem, you can go to anybody in until Chappell walked 0n the team, and they'll help you out if I himself in. they can. What I like about this pro1 as Chappell ran onto the gram is we've got such a good alumni inds erupted into applause, that Fm never not going to see these eammates all began chant- guys." C body fitness of the mind <6 body fitness of the mind & body iealfh~ | re about I tress... rciv Jp I ir people | I AAY WANT TO JOIN f . ... 1 m* ai^ n I DUU-C i ATI ON Of PEER HEALTH EDUCATORS S. R-, ic" 1 R ANP WELLNESS PROGRAMS, | g alfh Center Basement * r US AT 777-8248. | L^ PLINEIS November 3,1997 * I body fitness of the mind & body fitness of the mind & body lTS aseball team hands 1M HUNT Sports Editor SEC and All-South as a junior, denick batted a school record .419 Catcher Rob Streicher received 87 mns batted in and 81 s S( 'aylor McEntire Most Valuable as aJunior- From Greenville, the sr award, and right-hander Brett hitter/catcher hit 13 home was recognized as the outstand- as we^ 38 *8 doub'es and bro^e 01 itcher on the 1997 USC baseball several other offensive recordsl Oct. 23 at the fall banquet The Irby Raines Award for sored by the Gamecocks Dugout inspirational player went to out] er Derrick Urquhart of Florence. Seven other players received Gamecock left fielder batted 378 fa at thp affair junior with nine home runs and 56 batted in, and he led the outfiel Streicher, a semor from Boca Ra- fense ^th five assists. ila., led the 33-24 team in home 4.1.10 j u 44 j 001 .1 fy/\ 1 ne r red brickman Loai with 16 and batted .321 with 70 A , .. , , . AJ ? . Award went to shortstop Adam Ev vhile,starting all 57 games at ei- cv . j , B. , B ... of Kennesaw, Ga. A transfer from T etcher or designated hitter. n c. , ^ .. . , Carolina State, Everett started s fodie, a right-hander from Lex- games at shortstop, batted .356 n, was a first team All-SEC se- eight home runs and 51 runs batt n as a sophomore. He posted an for the Gamecocks before starting icord with a team-leading 4.44 the USA National Team last sun while pitching 107 1/3 innings in summer. The Mark Van Bever Base S tyan Bordenick received the best ing Award went to outfielder Mike award. A first team All-Ameri- ry of Jacksonville, Fla. Curry sto ection by the American Baseball bases in 45 attempts as a sophoi hes Association, as well as All- and has 62 stolen bases in the firs )urdon takes title in fUINN Staff Writer Also for t defeated Cha ^SC's Jerome Jourdon defeated third seed Piotr capture the A wski of Winthrop Tuesday to claim the A-2 Singles ; championship in the South Carolina Fall Invita- Vladimi Doubles by d ourdon defeated John Valverud of Old Dominion 3- Pavicevic was 6-2 earlier in the day to reach the finals. Tech 6-7 (5), " / yF ?" Jr ' Fall Sports C Friday Volleyball vs No. 3 Florida 7pm W Qnrrpr vc IINCC 7 nm Saturday C. Country SEC Chmpshp 11 am M. Soccer vs W&M 5 pm CiinHav Volleyball @ Florida 2pm ouiiuay M. Soccer vs Richmond Noon MM HBRDEI1 SIRE TaaPioi5S Booking HSHES1 ""VSpBcin1 fgrgtm ULLUalUII ^I PHBTV MM? 1 ? 'eanutsand in Popcorn HUE POIIU If you are under the age of 21, it is against the law to buy alcoholic bev ZZgghZZZ ATTENTION GAMECOCK FANS!! HIB?8D5| SOUTH CAROLINA VS. TENNESSEE I RENT A 4 BR 2 BA FURNISHED APT FOR BALLGAME WEE ?MUCH LOWER THAN HOTEL RATES' M H Property FOR MORE DETAILS CALL 423 577 8700 # ; out awards Bor- years of his career. The award is named 0 with for South Carolina stolen base record -ored holder Mark Van Bever, who has 122 ! des- steals in his three year career. The Golden Glove Award for r tiGQ outstanding defensive play went to second baseman Ryan Szwejbka of Fairmost port, N.Y. A shortstop prior to his sefi el d- Hjoj. season> Szwejbka shifted to second base and solidified the USC infield with ' 38 a his defense and leadership in addition to having his best offensive season. 0 The Fall Player of the Year Award , went to Eric Stanton of Newberry. Cll6S erett South Carolina's starting first baseforth man two seasons> Stanton shifted ill 57 *? *bird base in fall practice and is expected to start at the new position as edin a junior in 1998. with The Rookie Award for a first-year lmer player based on performance in fall practice went to Tripp Kelly of Florence. Iteal- A first baseman-outfielder, Kelly was 0 Cur- one of the leading hitters in fall inle 42 trasquad games with a .361 average, more His 34 hits included four doubles and t two four home runs. USC Tourney ;he Gamecocks, the team of Pavicevic/Akesson irleston Southern's Jaworski/Bethune 8-1 to l-1 Doubles championship. 0 r Pavicevic advanced to the finals of A-l owning Dennis Lundberg of Tulane 6-4, 6-3. 1 then defeated by Aaron Marchetti of Virginia 7-5,4-6 in the finals. Volleyball Comp. Facility Charleston, SC | Gainesville, Fla. Charleston, SC itI BUD * Hippy e crages. 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