If you are interested in getting exercise, want to make some new friends and enjoy the sunny NC weather, then play rugby.
The women’s rugby team has just begun their fall season. With their first practice Tues., Aug. 26, 2003, they are energetic for the up and coming season. Last year’s season was not as successful as they had anticipated, but they are hoping for a better season because of new drills and a larger team.
With eight returning players and six first-years, they are all set for the season. “Our numbers are a lot higher this year, so we are able to work more on position refinement, and not worry so much about recruiting,” said Jessica Runyon, a returning junior rugger.
This club sport meets three times a week from 3:45 – 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday afternoons with head coach, Jeanine Scrogum. In no time they will be fearless and ready to begin their six game season against powerhouses UNCG, Duke, ASU, WCU, ECU, and NCSU.
Scrogum is working her women hard this year and has high expectations for her team. She will be trying out some new drills and conditioning exercises to make her players more prepared for games. “I think this season we are coming together as a team,” said Scrogum. “We have some experience coming and the rookies seem to have a lot of talent. We’re going to have a lot of fun.”
Team captain, Alison Duncan, is showing leadership out on the fields by helping out Scrogum with drills, pushing the team to a higher physical ability, as well as cheering her teammates on along the way. When questioned on the sport itself she said, “I love rugby because it gives me confidence in my physical ability.”
Natosha Knight, a returning player and equipment manager said, “Rugby is the craziest sport there is. How else could you kick someone’s ass and then go party with them afterwards?”
Games are to begin in a few weeks. If you are interested in joining the team please contact Natosha Knight at X3249 or Alison Duncan at 605-9706.

Guilford scores

Men’s Soccer (0-1)
Lost 3-1 at Maryville August 30th
Tim Imafidon 2 shots on goal (SOG)
Greg Hinkle 2 SOG, assist
Darriel Cannon 1 SOG
Steve Chaconas 1 SOG, 1 goal
Zane Campbell 5 saves

Men’s Soccer (1-1)
Beat Huntingdon 3-0 August 31st
Steffen Schollaert 3 SOG, 1 goal
Ampofo Darko 4 SOG, 2 goals
Brett Ralls assist
Steve Chaconas assist
T.J. Muse assist
Zane Campbell 2 saves

Women’s Soccer (0-1)
Lost 2-1 at Greensboro August 30th
Heather Ruggiero 2 SOG, assist
Rachel Gwin 3 SOG
Kimberly Mullen 3 SOG, 1 goal
Angie Barnett 3 saves

Women’s Soccer (1-1)
Beat NC Wesleyan 7-0 August 31st
Becky Craig 1 goal
M. Barolet-Fogarty 1 goal
Kimberly Mullen 3 goals, assist
Trina Scurka assist
Diana Newman assist
Caryn Stone 2 goals, assist
Flo Lance, assist
Danielle Brisotti 2 saves

Volleyball (0-4)
August 30th:
Lost to Averett 1-3, lost to Lynchburg 1-3
August 31st
Lost to Greensboro 0-3, lost to Austin 0-3
A.J. Robertson 46 kills in four matches
Bethany Stubbs 85 assists in four matches