Floersch served a vital role in the Bulldogs' two wins on the week. In a 19-11 rout of Occidental College on Wednesday evening, he had five goals, an assist, a steal and four ejections drawn. Against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges on Saturday evening, he scored three goals and added one assist, two steals and five ejections drawn in a 9-6 victory.
On the season, he has accumulated a single-season program record in ejections drawn with 97, surpassing the previous mark by more than 30. Sean McWhorter '96 set the previous standard of 63 in 1995.
Redlands (14-16, 6-1 SCIAC) travels to Claremont this weekend for the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) Championship Tournament. The Maroon and Gray matches up with the University of La Verne in the opening round on Friday at 12:45 p.m. in Claremont McKenna College's Axelrod Pool.
Redlands has fared well against NCAA Division III institutions this year, boasting a perfect 7-0 record against fellow members of Division III.
The Bulldogs held the No. 1 spot in the CWPA Division III poll last year from the preseason rankings through Nov. 12.
Tonight, Redlands (9-14, 1-0 SCIAC) hosts Cal Lutheran University. Game time is set for 5 p.m. at the Thompson Aquatic Center.
For a complete list of CWPA rankings, visit http://www.collegiatewaterpolo.com/news/2009-10/102109MenVarsityPolls.
Hamilton led the Bulldogs to an exciting 2-0 week with important conference victories over the University of La Verne (25-21, 21-25, 20-25, 25-19, 15-11) and Cal Lutheran University (25-19, 25-23, 25-23). In eight sets played, she posted 4.25 kills per set, which was clearly a team-high, with 34 total kills and a hitting percentage of .232. Serving as the team's go-to hitter, she accumulated 112 attempts, taking an average of 14 swings per set. She also contributed 4.75 digs per set to rank second behind the team's libero. Hamilton also came up with five block assists and one ace.
Friday's victory over Cal Lutheran was the first for the Bulldogs in 13 meetings, dating back to Oct. 25, 2006.
With the wins, Redlands remains atop the SCIAC standings with a 7-1 mark to go along with a solid 13-3 season record. As of Tuesday's American Volleyball Coaches Association poll, the Bulldogs "received votes" but did not break into the top 25.
The Bulldogs enjoy a break from SCIAC competition this week and host non-conference foe Chapman University on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Currier Gym.
The SCIAC sports information directors nominate and vote on the athletes of the week. Senior quarterback Scott Saunders from Occidental College received the male award.
Leading the clinic are Head Coyote Softball Coach Tacy Duncan and Head Bulldog Softball Coach Laurie Nevarez. Duncan offers a variety of experience, having coached or competed at virtually every level of softball. Now entering her fifth season with the Coyotes, she was the 2008 CCAA coach of the year in recognition of her team's first-ever NCAA West Regional appearance and runner-up finish in the CCAA tournament.
Nevarez also brings a storied résumé of experience to the clinic. She became the first Redlands softball coach to earn five straight conference crowns with outstanding showings in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. In only five years at the helm of the Bulldogs, Nevarez has recorded an .843 winning percentage against Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) opponents. Under her tutelage, Redlands became the first softball team in conference history to record a perfect 18-0 season during the 2005 campaign.
Besides Nevarez and Duncan, various members of the respective softball teams will provide assistance throughout the clinic.
For $10, coaches and parents can follow the clinic directors through each station, ask unlimited questions, and hear first-hand skill instruction.
Coyote-Bulldog camp T-shirts will be available onsite for only $15. Redlands and CSUSB merchandise, snacks and drinks may be purchased during the clinic as well.
To register, please email Redlands' Assistant Softball Coach Sherina Galvan at Sherina_Galvan@redlands.edu or call (909) 748-8436. Please include participant's name, age, and parental contact information. Participants may also download and complete the online form at www.goredlands.com by choosing Fan Central and then Camps & Clinics.
The courses run through the scenic University of Redlands campus and the City of Redlands, and the triathlon finishes with a swim at the university's Thompson Aquatic Center.
Spanning a distance of roughly 14.2 miles, the triathlon includes a 3.1-mile run, an 11-mile bike and a 150-yard swim. The run, walk & roll course is five kilometers long and is mostly flat.
A hard-shell bicycle helmet is required during the bicycle portion of the triathlon, and drafting is strictly prohibited.
There will be separate results tabulated for individuals, relays and the physically challenged.
Early-bird registration runs from now until Saturday, normal registration occurs from Oct. 4-18, and the option of late and same-day registration is available from Oct. 19 to the start of the race. The early-bird fee is $55 for triathletes and $25 for runners, the normal registration fee is $60 for triathletes and $30 for runners and the late and same-day registration is $65 for triathletes and $35 for runners.
Students with a school identification card and the physically challenged are required to only pay $35 for the triathlon and $20 for the run, walk & roll.
Both the triathlon and the 5K run, walk & roll are scheduled to start at 7:30 a.m. at Ted Runner Stadium.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Redlands cross country and track & field programs as well as the City of Redlands Recreation Department.
For a course map, a complete list of rules and registration information, please visit www.redlandsbulldogtriathlonand5k.org.
The Bulldogs opened the season with back-to-back wins over non-conference opponents. On Sept. 12, Redlands trounced visiting East Texas Baptist University, 36-3. After allowing the Tigers to score on their first possession, the Maroon and Gray stymied any subsequent efforts and held ETBU to a mere 79 yards of total offense.
During its first road trip of the season, Redlands held off a fourth-quarter surge by the Pirates of Whitworth University (WA) en route to a 29-24 victory in Spokane on Sept. 19. Redlands racked up 428 yards of total offense, compared to the Pirates' 290.
Redlands also had earned preseason rankings of No. 22 for Sporting News magazine and No. 23 on the USA Today poll.
The Bulldogs host the University of La Verne (0-2) in Ted Runner Stadium on October 3 at 7 p.m. for their opening Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) game of the 2009 season. Redlands celebrates Take a Kid to the Game Night with free prizes and activities for all children under 14.
University of La Verne Athletic Director Julie Kline has announced the hiring of Yolanda Duron as Head Women's Tennis Coach.
Duron brings a wealth of coaching experience to the Leopard program and has previously coached at the Division I, II and community college levels.
"I'm extremely excited to be at La Verne," said Duron. "I am grateful for this tremendous opportunity. I look forward to the challenge of building the tennis program and I'm also excited about bringing much more recognition to Leopard tennis in the near future.
She previously served as head coach at Mt. San Jacinto College during the 2008-09 academic year, leading the squad to a 11-4 overall record and 6-2 in conference play. For her efforts she was named the 2009 Foothill Conference Coach of the Year.
Additionally she served as assistant men's and women's tennis coach at both Division II Cal Poly Pomona (2005-08) and Division I Temple (2004-05). She began her collegiate coaching career at alma mater Drexel University in 2002, serving as assistant men's and women's tennis coach for two seasons.
"We are excited about Yolanda Duron being our next Head Women's Tennis Coach," said Kline. Yolanda's vision for our Women's Tennis Program and her plans to achieve that vision is the right fit for this Athletics Department and the direction we are heading with each of our programs."
Duron is a former Divison I player at Drexel where she was team captain as well as an America East All-Conference selection in 2001. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Drexel in 2003 while earning her Master's Degree in Kinesiology from Cal State Fullerton in 2008.
She is affiliated with both the United States Tennis Association (USTA), the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) while also serving as a board member for the California Community College Tennis Coaches Association.
POMONA-PITZER 20, PUGET SOUND 14 (OT)
Tight end Robert McNitt caught a 23-yard scoring pass from receiver R.J. Maki in overtime to give the Sagehens a victory in their season opener in Tacoma, Wash., in their season opener.
The Sagehens tallied 397 yards offense with quarterback Jacob Caron throwing for 293. Colin Regan caught 13 passes for 11 yards while Maki hauled in eight for 105 highlighted by a 6-yard toss from Caron that gave Pitzer a 14-7 lead. Russell Oka led the ground game with 64 yards.
CLAREMONT-MUDD-SCRIPPS 22, LEWIS & CLARK 7
Andrew Segal rushed for 125 yards and quarterback Scott Yingling threw for 163 as the Stags turned back the Pioneers in their season opener.
Chet Corcos had field goals of 31 and 35 yards. Yingling had a 1-yard touchdown run and D.J. Lillard scored on a 2-yarder.
CMS rolled up 405 yards offense while limiting the host team to 55.
Junior defender Erin Benjamin (San Diego, CA) led the Bulldogs with her GPA of 3.709 as a Psychology major. During the 2009 season, she helped solidify the backline by picking up nine ground balls while causing six turnovers. This three-time Redlands Scholar-Athlete also tallied two draw controls for the Bulldogs.
As an accounting major, senior midfielder Lauren Matta (Holyoke, MA) boasted a 3.704 GPA. A Redlands Scholar-Athlete each year of her career, she has continuously personified the ideals of a true student-athlete, earning both academic and athletic excellence. She owns career school records in ground balls (198) and draw controls (169) and also ranks second all-time in goals (100). This past season, Matta produced the team's second-highest totals in goals (27), points (30) and draw controls (53) while also adding three assists, 30 ground balls and 13 caused turnovers.
Senior midfielder Lisa O'Kane (San Diego, CA) gains the IWLCA honor for her 3.686 GPA as a Communicative Disorders major. Last season, she competed in every game for the Bulldogs, posting 14 ground balls, 12 draw controls, and nine caused turnovers. This two-time Redlands Scholar-Athlete also contributed three goals and one assist.
As a double major in Managerial Studies and Environmental Studies, senior midfielder Liza Gray produced a cumulative GPA of 3.575. During the 2009 lacrosse season, this three-time Redlands Scholar-Athlete ranked third on the team in draw controls with 42 and came up with 26 ground balls and 15 caused turnovers. In addition, she scored 11 goals and supplied two assists.
Junior attack player Anna Moriarty (Oak Park, IL) put together a 3.517 cumulative GPA while pursuing her degree in Religion with a minor in Spanish. This Redlands Scholar-Athlete supplied four goals and three assists while adding two ground balls and one caused turnover.
Finally, senior midfielder Ali Chope (San Francisco, CA) earned IWLCA academic honors with a 3.550 GPA as a Psychology major. In 14 games, she tallied 17 ground balls, 11 draw controls and three caused turnovers to go along with five goals and one assist. Chope also earned Redlands Scholar-Athlete laurels each year of her career.
These honors come on the heels of the Bulldogs' IWLCA Team Academic award, which was announced late last month, for their combined cumulative GPA of 3.2.
Former University of Redlands women's soccer standout Becky Willis '09 is one of 10 NCAA Division III semifinalists for the 2009 NCAA Woman of the Year, according to an announcement made on Aug. 20.
Willis, who was chosen as the representative for the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC), joins 29 semifinalists from the three divisions of the NCAA.
She endured a competitive nomination process, which included 132 conference nominees representing all three divisions.
The NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics will trim down the list of 30 semifinalists to nine finalists--three from each division--next month. All semifinalists are invited to attend the 2009 Woman of the Year awards dinner on Oct. 18 in Indianapolis, IN.
The lone Division III recipient of the award was Ashley Jo Rowatt, a swimmer from Kenyon College (OH), in 2003.
A three-year starter for the Bulldog women's soccer team, Willis embodied the ideals of a true scholar-athlete throughout her four years at Redlands. She compiled a 3.664 GPA as a Communicative Disorders major while earning three First-Team All-SCIAC honors and two National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas® All-America laurels. In April, she was named the Frank Serrao Student-Athlete of the Year for the women and also received her department's Outstanding Senior Award for posting a 3.98 GPA in her major. Currently, she is taking classes at the University of Texas at Dallas toward a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
