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Men's Golf Update
Bobcats have strong showing early in the season
On Tuesday September 12, the Bobcats’ Gold Team finished the UPG Fall Challenge (held at Champion Lakes Golf Course) in a three-way tie for second place with Westminster College and Allegheny College. The Bobcats’ overall team score was 322 with senior Ken Saksa pacing the Bobcats by shooting a 74.
The Bobcats Blue Team finished the match in seventh place with an overall team score of 340. Sophomore Len Mohan shot an 81 to lead the way.
Scoring by Bobcats:
YR. NAME HIGH SCHOOL SCORE
| Sr. | Ken Saksa | Uniontown | 74 |
| So. | Sean Sapotichne | Greensburg Salem | 80 |
| So. | Brian Rosatti | Hempfield | 82 |
| Fr. | Matt Montgomery | Penn Trafford | 86 |
| So. | Kyle Payne | Hempfield | 93 |
BLUE
YR. NAME HIGH SCHOOL SCORE
| So. | Len Mohan | Latrobe | 81 |
| Jr. | Jeff Fisher | Bethel Park | 84 |
| Jr. | Rob Short | Hempfield | 85 |
| Fr. | George Klein | Hempfield | 90 |
| Fr. | David Miller | Latrobe | 94 |
Scoring by Schools:
SCHOOL TEAM SCORE
| Mercyhurst | 319 |
| Allegheny | 322 |
| UPG Gold | 322 |
| Westminster | 322 |
| Carnegie Mellon | 327 |
| LaRoche | 336 |
| UPG Blue | 340 |
| PSU-Altoona | 349 |
| Washington & Jefferson | 350 |
| Lake Erie | 351 |
| PSU-Behrend | 363 |
| Edinboro | 365 |
| St. Vincent | 365 |
On Saturday September 16, the Bobcats traveled to Pine Acres Country Club for the Pitt-Bradford Invitational. The Bobcats put forth a strong showing with an overall team score of 329, which was good enough for fifth place. Junior Chuck Thatcher paced the Bobcats with his score of 80.
Scoring for Bobcats:
YR. NAME HIGH SCHOOL SCORE
| Jr. | Chuck Thatcher | Belle Vernon | 80 |
| So. | Sean Sapoticne | Greensburg Salem | 82 |
| Sr. | Ken Saksa | Uniontown | 82 |
| So. | Len Mohan | Latrobe | 85 |
| So. | Brian Rosatti | Hempfield | 86 |
Scoring for Schools:
SCHOOL SCORE
| Gannon (Division III) | 314 |
| LaRoche | 324 |
| Pitt-Bradford | 326 |
| Lake Erie | 326 |
| Edinboro | 329 |
| Mercyhurst | 336 |
| PSU - Altoona | 343 |
| Mt. Aloysius | 367 |
| Alfred | 369 |
| Hobart | 371 |
| PSU-Behrend | 379 |
Men’s Soccer Update
Bobcats on a tear
The UPG men’s soccer team brought a three game winning streak into its September 16 home contest against Westminster. However, the two teams played through two overtimes to a 0-0 tie, thus ending the Bobcats streak of victories. The Bobcats are currently in first place in the American Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) with a 3-2-2 overall record. Sophomore Brandon Migitsch leads the team seven goals this season. Sophomore Mike Tintera and junior Corey Yerace have scored two goals and one goal, respectively, for the Bobcats this season. Tintera is also the Bobcats’ leader in assists with four. The Bobcats host AMCC foe Frostburg on Tuesday, September 26 and Penn-State Behrend on Saturday September 30.
AMCC MEN’S SOCCER
Conference Overall
| Pitt-Greensburg | 1-0 | 3-2-2 |
| Frostburg | 1-0 | 2-3 |
| LaRoche | 0-1 | 0-5 |
| Lake Erie | 0-1 | 0-3 |
| Penn State Behrend | 0-0 | 2-2-1 |
| Pitt-Bradford | 0-0 | 2-4 |
The UPG women’s soccer team has shown the struggles typical of a first-year program. An overall lack of experience has hurt the Lady Bobcats early in the season. With 11 freshmen on the 17 player roster, the Lady Bobcats field a very young albeit enthusiastic squad. Despite being outscored 31-0 in their first four games this season, the Lady Bobcats have maintained a positive attitude. With continued improvement, good hustle and a good attitude, the wins will come for this team. The Lady Bobcats will host conference rival Frostburg on September 26 and Penn State-Behrend September 30.
AMCC WOMEN’S SOCCER
Conference Overall
| Lake Erie | 1-0 | 1-3 |
| LaRoche | 1-1 | 3-2 |
| Frostburg | 1-1 | 2-3 |
| Pitt-Greensburg | 0-1 | 0-4 |
| PSU-Behrend | 0-0 | 5-2 |
| Pitt-Bradford | 0-0 | 1-5 |
The UPG women’s tennis team currently stands in fifth place in AMCC competition. However, the team is young and with only one junior on the roster. The remainder of the team is made up of sophomores and freshmen. In the Lady Bobcats’ September 16 match against Penn-State Altoona, sophomore Kristin Schotting put forth a strong effort by winning both of her matches in #2 singles and #1 doubles. The effort was good enough to earn Schotting an honorable mention for AMCC Tennis Athlete of the Week.
The 0-5 Lady Bobcats volleyball team is still searching for its first victory. However in losses Waynesburg, Washington and Jefferson, Thiel, Pitt-Johnstown and most recently Carlow, the team showed signs of improvement. The roster is young and features eight freshmen to complement two seniors and one sophomore. On Wednesday, September 27, the Lady Bobcats host Penn-State Altoona before traveling to Pitt-Bradford on Saturday, September 30.