vmowswowoaa...... • 4.4.44.. - 111011 ! .06 n November 14, 1987 at approximately 3:30 p.m., the cool, damp Michigan climate and the rough clay-like field added to the dismal picture. The team was fatigued,and the white jerseys were muddled with dirt which revealed a hard fought match. With three minutes remaining, the ball whizzed into the back of the net off ofa direct kick. . .Spring Arbor 1 - Cedarville 0. The final three minutes seemed like a slow motion eternity. . .3, 2, 1. The NCCAA District III Championship match ended. The soccer season was over. Forsome,competitive,collegiate soccer had ended. For others,it wasa period to regroup and train for the upcoming season which was nine months away. Although the games had concluded, the memories still lingered, memories ofglory,others ofdefeat, but none like the bond between fellow teammates. Soccer at Cedarvillle is not just a season of games but rather an experience that provides spiritual, emotional, and physical development to last a lifetime. While reflecting on the past season, certain goals were established at the outset: qualifying for NA1A Districts, qualifying for NCCAA Nationals, winning the Mid-Ohio Conference, and winning twelve regular season games. With the difficult season ahead,these goals were lofty but attainable. The last minute 3-2 victory against then 8th ranked Tiffin University Dragons--a team Cedarville had not scored on in two seasons--was truly unforgettable. Homecoming also provided the team with a shutout victory in front of a larger crowd compared to any other home match.The team defeated IUPUI, a Division III school of 10,000+. A 2-1 "come-from-behind" victory against Malone College capped the season highlights, giving the team its first MOC Championship in three years. Along with the highlights came the defeats. The most bitter memory had to be the loss to conference rival Walsh College. The defeat took place under the Xenia lights in two overtime periods. Finally, ending the season in a 1-0 loss to Spring Arbor was a devastating finish to the '87 season. Through the peaks and valleys,several players demonstrated outstanding performances. Junior Andy Lewis solidified the backfield, giving him the well-de- "The four seniors were key to our success through leadership, hard work, and example." -John McGillivary served Defensive MVP. Sophmore sensation Roger Swigart established himself as the key mid-fielder while obtaining numerous awards and high expectations for the future. Junior Paul Norman's well-rounded play gained him the season's MVP and All-American status in both the NCCAA and NSCA. Coach John McGillvary commented, "The four seniors were key to our success through leadership, hard work, and example." Inset - Sliding the ball past the goalie, Andy Miniger scored another Jacket goal. Left - Fighting for position. Brian tiultz rose above to head the ball downfield. Soccer 183
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