Sports

Wischoff on the Run

October 6, 2011 Kate Blessing 0

Cross Country has been making waves all season with womens captain Nichole Wischoff at the helm. Wischoff has already proven herself as a leader in her third year at New Paltz. She was named SUNYAC runner of the week for the week ending on Sept. 11. “Nichole’s motivation comes mostly from within,” said Cross Country Head Coach Mike Trunkes. “She has an incredibly strong internal drive that pushes her to strive to be the best.” On Oct. 1, Wischoff destroyed the school record for the 6k at the Brooks Paul Short Run at Lehigh University with a time of 23:07 to finish 39 of 386 runners. “For me, its great, but its like, ok, I cant settle here. The feedback is awesome but I cant have the attitude like I’m never going to be beat.” Wischoff has lofty ambitions for future success and a great support system behind her. While her mom […]

Spina Control

October 6, 2011 Cat Tacopina 0

Although described as small in stature, first-year midfielder Brian Spina has already made a large impact for the New Paltz Men’s Soccer team. Spina, a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School, began playing soccer when he was only two years old. “I would play with my older brother who was already playing on teams,” said Spina. “I got started playing on my own team when I was eight and my dad was coaching.” Spina first heard of New Paltz wanting to recruit him from former Men’s Head Coach Eric Watson, who was interested […]

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Culture Shock

October 6, 2011 Cat Tacopina 0

SUNY New Paltz athletes had a good chance of seeing a new face in the offices lining the Athletic and Wellness Center halls when they […]