1988 Miracle Yearbook

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 add- ed 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 re- maining, the ball whizzed into the back of the net off ofa direct kick. . .Spring Arbor 1 - Cedar- ville 0. The final three minutes seemed like a slow motion eter- nity. . .3, 2, 1. The NCCAA Dis- trict III Championship match ended. The soccer season was over. Forsome,competitive,col- legiate soccer had ended. For others,it wasa period to regroup and train for the upcoming sea- son which was nine months away. Although the games had con- cluded, the memories still lin- gered, memories ofglory,others ofdefeat, but none like the bond between fellow teammates. Soc- cer at Cedarvillle is not just a season of games but rather an experience that provides spiritu- al, emotional, and physical de- velopment to last a lifetime. While reflecting on the past season, certain goals were es- tablished at the outset: qualify- ing 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 unforget- table. Homecoming also provid- ed the team with a shutout vic- tory 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" vic- tory 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 bit- ter memory had to be the loss to conference rival Walsh College. The defeat took place under the Xenia lights in two overtime peri- ods. Finally, ending the season in a 1-0 loss to Spring Arbor was a devastating finish to the '87 season. Through the peaks and val- leys,several players demonstrat- ed 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. Soph- more sensation Roger Swigart established himself as the key mid-fielder while obtaining nu- merous awards and high expec- tations 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