06.08.07 ATHLETICS Royal Mascot Hangs with Thor in Lakeland
LAKELAND, FL - The Lakeland Thunderbolt’s mascot, Thor, invited our very own Royal Lion to join him in his birthday celebration Saturday, June 2nd at the Lakeland Center.
The Thunderbolts were up against the Montgomery Bears and seized the Southern Atlantic Division Indoor Professional Football Championship with a 72 – 56 win.
McGruff the crime dog, the Kathleen Red Devil, Super-cuts Sports Man, the Gieico Gecko, and several other local mascots joined our Royal Lion during the halftime for an All-County Mascot football game where our Royal Lion scored the winning touchdown for team Thor.
The party continued with birthday cake and singing during this last home game before the post-season.
06.07.07 Track & Field Knauer, James and Perkins Lead Royals at Nationals
FRESNO, CA - The Royals set out to California with 11 representatives at the NAIA National Outdoor Track & Field competition held at Fresno Pacific University, May 24-26.
Warner Southern College had three athletes break school records while competing in Fresno, Merissa Knauer, Chelsia James and Daniel Perkins.
Maybe one of the greatest points at the National tournament came from Marathon runner, Merissa Knauer; she was the first woman athlete to compete in a marathon from start to finish in WSC school history. Knauer finished 30th out of 37 runners with a time of 04:38.85 (four hours).
James broke the school record in the shot put with a distance of 12.96m, she then proceeded to outdo herself by breaking her own school record with a distance of 13.53m; she finished 10th place out of 24 throwers.
Perkins was named Most Valuable Field Athlete on the conference and regional level with an All-American title as well. He finished 8th out of 17 jumpers in the pole vault with 4.70 meters; he also won the Javelin and Long Jump competition.
Melissa Darr competed in the 400 Meter Hurdles finishing 18th out of 35 runners. She qualified for the semi-finals by running a 1.04.42 in the preliminaries and finished the semi-finals with a time of 1.07.09.
Troy Alston also competed in the 400 Meter Hurdles but did not finish the race due to a pulled hamstring between the fifth and sixth hurdles. Alston was named the conference and regional champion in this event. Talisa Bishop did not finish her race in the 10.000 meters due to a knee problem on the 19th lap.
Jeremy Harris ran a 1:54.51 in the preliminaries of the 800 meters which was the second fastest time for WSC; he finished 20th out of 32 runners.
Harris, Cornelius Rotich, Wilburn Kosgei, and Josh Wood competed in the 4X800 Meter Relay where they finished 13th out of 21 teams with a time of 7:45.96 (the third fastest time for WSC).
Congratulations to each of the 11 athletes that qualified and participated at the 2007 NAIA National Outdoor Track and Field Competition.
05.09.07 - STU Site Baseball Royals Drop Game 1 to ERAU
MIAMI, FL - There were no last-ditch home runs or extra inning thrillers this time, just solid hitting and timely baserunning that led No. 11 Embry-Riddle to a 12-3 victory over No. 24 Warner Southern in the first round of the Region XIV tournament at Frank R. Esposito Stadium on the campus of St. Thomas University.
Embry-Riddle pounded out 16 hits and took advantage of five Warner Southern errors to move into the winner's bracket of the tournament.
The Eagles drew first blood in the opening frame, as Michael Brady reached on an error and scored on Brandon Decker's sacrifice fly to center. Embry-Riddle had a chance increase the lead in the first, but Colin Gray and Danny Martin struck out with the bases loaded.
Every starter had a hit for ERAU, who increased their lead to 2-0 in the second when Kevin Ferreiro, courtesy running after Chris Trappy had singled, scored on Steven Howard's single.
Warner Southern got on the board in a bizarre happenstance in the bottom of the second. Victor Joaquin's grounder to first was fielded by Brandon Decker, and as he attempted to throw down to second to start a double play, the ball hit Brad Menadier in the back. Menadier was called out for interference, but Christian Martinez, who had opened the inning with a walk, scored on the play.
The Royals had taken two of three from the Eagles when the teams met in early April in Lake Wales, needing back-to-back homers in the eighth inning to overcome a 6-3 deficit in the opener, and needing extra innings to take the doubleheader nightcap.
The Eagles loaded the bases again in the fifth, sandwiching walks to Kyle Albright and Amadis Padilla around a hit from Decker, and the third walk of the inning from WSC starter Rene Ramirez increased the lead to 3-1. Danny Martin and pinch-hitter John Prano hit sacrifice flies to drive in two more runs and increase the lead to 5-1.
There were hints of yet another Warner Southern rally, as Mark Davis hit his tenth homer of the year, tucking the ball inside the right field foul pole to trim the ERAU lead to 6-3. After Menadier reached on an error to extend the inning, Ron Matheny grounded into a fielder's choice to end the inning.
Embry-Riddle restored the previous margin in the seventh as WSC reliever John Durham lost control and Martin scored on a wild pitch. Howard drove in another run with a groundout to shortstop.
The Royals made one last gasp rally when Matheny and Lowry reached with two out in the sixth, chasing Letko and setting the table for Davis. But Chris Maloney relieved and promptly struck out Davis to end the threat.
ERAU added four runs over the final two innings for the final score.
Brian Letko (11-1) earned the win, striking out five in six and two-thirds innings of work. Maloney pitched the final 2.1 innings of the game.
The Eagles (42-9) will await the winner of tournament hosts St. Thomas and Thomas (Ga.). The Royals (30-22) drop into the loser's bracket and will face the loser of St. Thomas-Thomas in an elimination game on Wednesday.
04.24.07 - FSC Site Track & Field Embry-Riddle Men Capture First FSC Track & Field Title
DAYTONA BEACH, FL - The Embry-Riddle men’s track and field team totaled 162 points to capture the program’s first ever Florida Sun Conference Track and Field title, Friday at Embry-Riddle’s Track & Field Complex. The Eagles, who were fourth after the first day of competition, picked up the majority of their points on the track as they beat Warner Southern (149), Edward Waters (146) and Webber International (123) for the crown.
Embry-Riddle posted top-three finishes in the 400m dash, 400m hurdles, 5K, 10K, 110m hurdles, steeple chase, pole vault, triple jump and the 4x100 and 4x800 relays, and notched a win in the 1,500m when Erick Ngeny crossed the line in 4:09.17.
Warner Southern’s Daniel Perkins was named the Field Athlete of the Year with 35 points after winning the pole vault, long jump and javelin, and scoring in the discus and triple jump.
Perkins’ teammate Cornelius Rotich and Webber International’s Austin Richmond tallied 28 points apiece to share Runner of the Year honors. Rotich won the 3,000m steeple chase and finished among the top four in the 800m, 1,500m and the 5K. Richmond won both the 5K and the 10K and was second behind Rotich in the steeple chase.
FSC Coach of the Year honors went to Embry-Riddle’s Mike Rosolino.
04.24.07 - FSC Site Track & Field Warner Southern Takes Home FSC Womens Track & Field Crown
DAYTONA BEACH, FL - The Warner Southern women’s track and field team improved on its second place finish in 2006 to take home the Florida Sun Conference title as the FSC Track and Field Championships came to an end on Friday at Embry-Riddle’s Track and Field Complex. The Royals totaled 152 points, just edging Webber International who came in second with 150 points. Florida Memorial (141), Embry-Riddle (112), Edward Waters (40) and St. Thomas (8) rounded out the scoring.
Warner Southern got solid performances from Talisa Bishop and Aricilia Adkins, who put up 24 points apiece. Bishop won the 10K, was second in the 5K and placed third in the 1,500m. Adkins won the 3,000m steeple chase, took second in the 10K, fourth in the 5K and fifth in the 1,500m run.
For the second year in a row Florida Memorial’s Zindzi Swan was the named the Field Athlete of the Year. Swan scored 60 points by winning the high jump, long jump, triple jump and javelin, and finishing third and fourth, respectively in the discus and shot put. She also won the 200m dash in 24.81.
Alex Salinas became the second athlete in Embry-Riddle history to earn Runner of the Year honors after tallying 26 points. She won the 5K, placed second in the 800m and the 1,500m and helped the ERAU women to victory in the 4x800m.
Warner Southern’s Jose Larios, who was the 2006 FSC Men’s Coach of the Year, was named the league’s Women’s Coach of the Year for 2007.
04.24.07 - FSC Site Track & Field Warner Southern Women, Webber International Men Lead After First Day of FSC Championships
DAYTONA BEACH, FL - With the first day of competition at the 2007 Florida Sun Conference Track & Field Championships in the books, the women’s team from Warner Southern and the men’s team from Webber International lead the their respective fields.
The Warner Southern women picked up 51 points after taking the top three spots in the 10K and finishing second in the 4x800m relay and the discus. Webber International is in second with 30 points, and Warner Southern (28 points) and Embry-Riddle round out the top four.
On the men’s side, first place finishes in the 10K, the shot put and the discus gave the Webber International men 49 points with Warner Southern and Edward Waters tied with 26 points in second, Embry-Riddle (18 points) fourth and Florida Memorial fifth (4 points).
Action continues on Friday at 9 a.m. with the long jump and the steeple chase.
04.21.07 - STU Site Softball Late Bobcats Split on Senior Day
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - On senior day the St. Thomas University Bobcats (20-6, 13-5 in Florida Sun Conference) split the double header on Saturday against the Warner Southern College Royals (23-19, 10-8 in FSC). Senior Melissa Giesler shined batting in four RBIs in game two.
Game One
Lady Bobcat pitcher Kelly Diebler started the day off in great fashion in the first inning by facing the Lady Royals with strike outs in the Royals half of the first. Diebler would have eight strike outs on the day.
The Lady Bobcats would respond with lead off hitter Dru Daniels hitting a single into center field to start off the bottom of the first. With a single from third baseman Tina Diaz the Lady Bobcats began to take advantage. A passed ball allowed Daniels to advance to third and Diaz to second. Then an error by the third baseman allowed Daniels to score. Senior Melissa Steuber hit a single into left field allowing Diaz to score. The score at the end of the first inning was 2-0 in favor of the Lady Bobcats.
It would prove that was all the Lady Bobcats would need to win game one. In the bottom of the second Dru Daniels hit a triple, but with two out she was left.
The Lady Royals would being to come back in the top of the sixth with Lyndsey Geib's double to left field. She would advance to third on a wild pitch and then be stranded.
Then in the top of the seventh the Lady Royals would attack again. This time lead off hitter Meagan Smith would hit a single to the second baseman. She would be called out on the next batter, Jessica Sanchez, who reached on a fielder's choice. The third batter of the inning was Betsy Holloman who would be walked by Diebler. The two runners' for the Royals would be left on base at the end of the game.
Kelly Diebler pitched five and two-thirds of hitless ball in game one, allowing two hits and walking one.
Game Two
Game two did not start as smoothly for the Lady Bobcats as game one did. Pitcher Melissa Steuber hit Meagan Smith to give the Lady Royals a runner in the top of the first. She would make it around to third where she was left stranded.
The Lady Bobcats took their first turn at the plate for game two with Dru Daniels leading off. Daniels would reach first base on a catcher's interference. She would advance to second on a balk by Lady Royals pitcher Samantha Swofford. Tina Diaz would sacrifice to the first baseman to advance Dru Daniels to third. Senior Melissa Giesler would get her first RBI of the day when she singled to the second baseman bringing Daniels home. That would be all that the Lady Bobcats would get in the first with Giesler having been caught stealing second base. The third inning is where the Lady Royals began to open up a lead. With three runs and three hits the score quickly changed from the Lady Bobcats favor to that of the Lady Royals.
The Lady Bobcats were not able to respond until the bottom of the fourth when they tied the game up at three apiece. Gina Guffanti hit a single into left field and then promptly stole both second and third would score the second Lady Bobcat run of the game after bases were loaded on a catcher's interference to Diaz. The other Lady Bobcat run of the inning was scored by Christy Rutherford who crossed the plate on a single from Giesler.
The Lady Royals though would break the tie in the top of the fifth starting with a homerun by first baseman Betsy Holloman. She would be followed by three more Lady Royal runs to make the game 7-3 after a full five innings had been played.
In the top of the sixth the Lady Royals would add a two run homerun from again from Holloman. That would make the score 9-3.
But the Lady Bobcats would finally shut down the Lady Royals with the pitching staff of the Lady Bobcats only allowing two hits between the last six Lady Royal batters of the day. The Lady Bobcats offense would begin hitting again in their half of the sixth four runs being scored. Melissa Giesler would bring in her last two RBIs of the game on a double to left field bringing both Christy Rutherford and Daniels.
In the bottom of the seventh the Lady Bobcats, down by two, would attempt to either tie the game up or win it after lead off hitter Gina Guffanti hit a triple into the left field corner. She would be brought home on a sacrifice by senior Brittany Rhodes. Rutherford, who had singled to left field, was out on a fielder's choice and Dru Daniels was caught stealing to end the game. The final score game two was 9-8 in favor of the Lady Royals.
The Lady Bobcats next action is their final home game of the season on Friday, April 27, 2007 at the Bobcat Softball field as they take on Savannah College of Art and Design in a double header beginning at 2:00 pm.
04.20.07 - WIU Site Baseball Late Innings Dramaics Help Warriors Edge No. 15 Royals
BABSON PARK, FL - The seven graduating seniors on the Warriors baseball squad could not have asked for a better scenario. In their last series at home they get to take on local rivals, Warner Southern College. What made the night even better was that they took the game 11-10 in extra innings after a fine display of offense and power.
The Warriors used the long ball and some shaky defense from the Royals to win an extra inning thriller. After taking an early lead, Webber saw Warner come from behind to take the lead in the ninth inning but a dramatic home run by Jim Latorre tied the score in the bottom half of the ninth. With the score tied in the bottom of the tenth, Chad Pearce led the inning off with a single and advanced to second on a passed ball. With Pearce on second Billy McMillan came to the plate and laid down a sacrifice bunt that was fielded by the Royals first baseman that tried to make a play at third on the advancing runner but threw the ball into left field and let the game winning run score.
Leading the way at the plate for the Warriors was MJ Wilson who went four-for-four with two runs scored and an RBI. Chad Pearce also had a perfect night at the dish going three-for-three scoring three runs. Latorre added another hit with his home run and scored three runs. Nic Horne had a lone hit on the night, but it turned out to be a crucial three run home run bomb with the Warriors down two runs in the fourth inning. Chris Dupree had a hit in five trips with two RBIs. Reese Ivers had a hit and a run scored in the affair. McMillan also chipped in going one-for-four with a run scored and an RBI.
Starting on the mound for Webber was Jonathan Zunz who threw seven innings allowing six runs on eight hits wile striking out two. Coming in to relieve Zunz was Ross Westdorp who threw an inning and a third giving up four runs on four hits. Reese Ivers came in to face a batter before Brodie House came in to finish the game and pick up the win.
The win puts the Warriors overall record at 29-20 with a 10-9 mark in the Florida Sun Conference. Webber will take the diamond again Saturday April 21st at Heart of Florida Field in a double header with game one slated to start at noon. Come out and support Webbers seniors as they play in their last home games of the year.
04.07.07 Athletic Department 9th Annual Golf Tournament is a Sensation
LAKE WALES, FL - The Warner Southern College 9th Annual Athletic Golf Scramble included over a hundred players from around the county heading to Oakwood Golf Club at 7 a.m. The tournament included gifts for every participant, games at different holes, a raffle & silent auction, and a pig roast for lunch.
But, what does it take to be successful in a scramble?
According to Golf Digests’ David Owens, “first, you need a guy who can drive the ball really far and really straight. Next, you want someone who pures his irons, so that you can be sure of getting at least one ball close on every hole. It’s also important to have at least one guy on the team who’s really good at sticking it tight from 50 yards and in. And for the short stuff, you’re going to need someone who handles the up-and-downs.”
Owens also says the truly crucial skill in a scramble is putting. The secret weapon on a team is going to be a guy who is probably the best putter you’ve ever played with.
So, what teams had all four of these characteristics? That would be George Traill, Mike Henry, Charlie Waldon and Ron Kingry. They shot a 57 to beat the second place team by only one stroke. This team received four passes to Walt Disney World.
Gary Henkelman, Chas Stewart, Michael Sharp and Chris Hughes were the second place team shooting 58; each of them received tickets to the 2007 Lakeland Thunderbolts game. And Lee Arnold, Matt Arnold, Mark Arnold and Richard Bills came in third place with a 60, receiving gift certificates to Beef O’Brady’s.
All teams participating in the tournament received a bag full of gifts; including a towel (donated by Sports Section), a hat (donated by Sam’s Sport Shop), mini-golf bags (with tees, divot repairs, and ball maker), a sleeve of balls (donated by Play It Again Sports) and some snacks.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank each of the golfers who participated and our Hole Sponsors: Terry Fasel
Fletcher Electric
Edward Lamb & Associates, Inc.
Beef O’Brady’s
Grounds n’ Greenery
Bunting, Tripp & Ingley, LLP
Please join us next year for our 10th Annual Golf Scramble.
04.07.07 Baseball Royals Split With Eagles; Extra Innings Helps WSC Win Series
LAKE WALES, FL - The Eagles proved to be tough competition this weekend, but the Royals pulled out a series win as they lost game one 3-5 and won game two 6-5 in extra innings.
Embry-Riddle started off slow as the Royals jumped to a 1-0 lead; but the Eagles went up 3-1 on several fielding errors by the Royals. With bases loaded in the third and only one out, Ron Matheny scored as Wes Lowry was forced out at second. Caldwell struck out to end the inning 2-3, ERAU in the lead.
The Eagles entered the seventh ahead 5-3 over the Royals; catcher Tim Graeser grounded out, Victor Joaquin reached on a walk. Brad Menadier singled to deep left, Matheny stepped up to the plate hitting a shallow ball to center-field. The umpire ruled an infield pop-fly, which caused much confusion for the Royals. Casey Torrance (pinch-runner) was forced out at third and Nico Vazquez (pinch-runner) was forced out at second, to end the game 5-3 in favor of the Eagles.
The first two-innings saw both teams scoreless; in the top of the third, Eagles’ Collin Gray reached on a walk. Steven Howard singled to deep left-center field, which scored Gray to put the Eagles up 1-0. The Royals reciprocated that run as they end the third tied 1-1.
Heading into the sixth, the Royals led 5-1; Fantini threw two wild pitches that scored one run, Kyle Albright hit a single, and then Fantini walked Chris Trappy before Stanton came in. With Stanton on the mound, Collin Gray stepped up and hit a single to deep right-center field that scored Kevin Ferreiro (pinch-runner) and tied the game at 5-5.
Neither team scored in the seventh, taking the game into extra innings. The Eagles went scoreless in the top of the eight. Leading off the inning for the Royals was right-fielder Jason Caldwell who reached on a walk. Cassidy Turner hit a sacrifice bunt and reached on a fielders choice, Caldwell was forced out at second. Graeser was hit by a pitch, Dave Murray hit a single to right field which would load the bases for Brad Menadier. Menadier chopped one to shortstop Michael Brady; Brady had a wild throw which scored Turner and the Royals win the game 6-5 in extra innings.
The Royals win the series against ERAU and are now 25-17 overall and 11-4 in the conference. Watch as the Royals host Florida College Wednesday, April 11 at 3 p.m.
04.06.07 Baseball Murray, Menadier Homeruns Puts WSC in 7-6 Victory over ERAU
LAKE WALES, FL - Warner Southern College (No. 18) defeated Embry-Riddle University (No. 21) 7-6 in the bottom of the eighth to improve their record to 24-16 overall and 10-3 in the conference.
The Royals started ahead of the Eagles as they scored three runs in the bottom of the first. The Eagles gained the lead back as they scored two runs in the fifth and sixth.
In the bottom of the eighth, the score 6-3 in favor of ERAU, Jason Caldwell stepped up to the plate dropped a single down the left-field line and Cassidy Turner reached on a walk. With one out and two men on base, Dave Murray blasted a 335-foothomerun down the left-field line, to tie the game 6-6.
Shortstop Brad Menadier stepped out to a 2-0 count before sending a 405-foot homer over the centerfield wall to put the Royals back on top at 7-6 heading into the ninth.
Brett Stanton took the mound in the ninth and retired the only three batters he faced on the day, and gets the save, as the Royals are now 1-0 in their three-game series against the Embry-Riddle.
Come watch as the Royals host ERAU in Saturday’s doubleheader at 1 p.m.
04.02.07 Softball Lady Royals Bring Down Trojans
LAKE WALES, FL - The Lady Royals held the Trojans to scoreless victories as they defeated Taylor 6-0 in game one and 4-0 in game two of Monday's match-up.
Warner Southern College pitchers, Alicia Cape, Anna-Maria Jordan and Jen Giles threw a combined four-hit game to defeat the Lady Trojans 6-0 in game one of the doubleheader.
Catcher Brittany Hines had eight putouts, followed by first baseman Betsy Holloman with six putouts. Meagan Smith had two RBIs on the day with Jessica Sanchez, Holloman, Lindsey Geib and Missy Parmer each adding in one RBI respectively.
The Royals jumped out to a 3-0 lead by the second inning, and closed the game by scoring another three runs in the bottom of the fifth and sixth inning.
Game two brought out Lyndsey Bammann to the mound who pitched six innings and gave up only five hits, striking out eight of the batters she faced. Samantha Swofford stepped in to close the game striking out the only batter she faced.
Catcher Amber Hardin had 10 putouts from behind plate and Holloman added another seven putouts.
Sanchez, Geib and Jen Steadham had the only three RBIs in game two against Taylor. The Lady Royals are now 19-15 overall and 7-5 in the conference as they host conference team St. Thomas on Friday, April 6 at 2 p.m. (DH).
03.31.07 Baseball SCAD, No. 19 Warner Southern College split FSC baseball doubleheader
GARDEN CITY, GA - The Savannah College of Art and Design scored four first-inning runs en route to a 5-1 victory over No. 19 Warner Southern College in the nightcap a Florida Sun Conference baseball doubleheader Saturday (March 31) afternoon at Chain Field. The Royals earned the split after picking up a 1-0 victory over the Bees in the first game.
The Bees improved to 20-17 overall and to 7-5 in the conference. It’s the sixth time in the program’s 17-year history and the third consecutive season SCAD has had a 20-win campaign. The Royals slipped to 21-15 and 9-3. SCAD returns to action Tuesday (April 3) with a 3 p.m. contest against Voorhees in Denmark, S.C.
SCAD jumped on Warner Southern starter Daniel Fantini for four runs in the first inning of the second game. Ryan Strefling started the rally with a one-out walk and Matt Cox reached after beinghit by a pitch. Pitcher Adam Honeycutt (4-2) helped his own cause with an RBI single to left. A ground out by Richard Sullivan gave the Bees a 2-0 lead before Mark Stewart drove in a run with his eighth double of 2007. Stewart later scored the final run as part of a double steal.
The Bees, who only had three hits in the contest, added another run in the second before chasing Fantini on an RBI double by Matt Cox.
Warner Southern scored its run in the third on a triple to right-center field gap by catcher Wes Lowry. The Royals best chance to score more runs came in the seventh when they had runners on the corner; however, Eddie Anderson notched his first save of the season when he came in to strike out Jason Caldwell to end the game.
The Royals got their lone run in the opener in the fifth against SCAD starter Ryan Pope (6-4), who allowed just four hits and struck out 10. Tim Graeser started the inning by reaching on third baseman Travis Van Zandt’s fielding error. Nico Vasquez, who pinch ran for Graeser, moved
over to second on Victor Joaquin’s sacrifice and later scored on Brad Menadier’s double to right field.
SCAD had a chance to tie the game in the seventh when Stewart reached on a two-out double to left, but Warner Southern starter Rene Ramirez, who scattered five hits and struck out six, escaped any trouble when he got Casey Allen to ground out to second to end the game.
Rene Ramirez and Tim Graeser. Ryan Pope and Adam Honeycutt. WP—Rene Ramirez. LP—Ryan Pope (6-4). T—1:42. A—68.Leading hitters: Warner Southern—Brad Menadier 2-3, 2B, RBI. SCAD—Matt Cox 1-3, 2B; Mark Stewart 2-3, 2B.
GAME 2
SCAD 5, No. 19 WARNER SOUTHERN 1
Warner Southern 001 000 0 — 1 6 2
SCAD 410 000 X — 5 3 1
Daniel Fantini, Josh Smith (2) and Wes Lowry. Adam Honeycutt, Eddie Anderson (7) and Drew Bridewell. WP—Adam Honeycutt (4-2). LP—Daniel Fantini. T—2:10. A—68.
Leading hitters: Warner Southern—Wes Lowry 3-4, 2B, 3B, RBI; Dave Murray 2-3. SCAD—Matt Cox 1-1, 2B, RBI; Adam Honeycutt 1-1, RBI; Mark Stewart 1-2, 2B, RBI.
03.31.07 Softball Lady Sailfish Sweep Royals
LAKE WALES, FL - The Lady Royals were swept by NCAA Palm Beach Atlantic; PBA took the first game 6-5 and the second game 1-3.
In game one of today’s match-up, the Lady Sailfish took the lead scoring three runs in the first inning. WSC entered the bottom of the fifth down 2-4; first baseman Betsy Holloman scored on Lindsey Geib’s fly out and Meagan Smith’s single to shallow-right field scored two more runs and the Lady Royals went up 5-4.
WSC remained on top until the Sailfish capitalized on two errors in the outfield that caused two runners to score in the top of the seventh and put PBA back on top 6-5.
With runners on second and third in the bottom of the seventh, the Royals could not execute as Geib struck out, Smith flied out and right-fielder Hope Franklin popped out to end the game 5-6.
In game two, PBA scored one run in the first inning; both teams would go scoreless until the top of the sixth when Nikki Staten hit a 220-foot homerun to go up 3-0.
In the bottom of the sixth, Molloy scored on a fielders choice; but the Sailfish would not relinquish their lead and the Royals lost the second game 1-3.
The Lady Royals are now15-17 overall as they host Taylor University on Monday, April 2 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m..
03.30.07 Softball LADY ROYALS SWEEP WARRIORS IN EXTRA INNINGS OF DH
LAKE WALES, FL - The Lady Royals defeated conference rival, Webber International University 6-5 in game one and 3-2 in game two, both games going into extra innings.
In game one of Friday’s double-header, the Royals entered the bottom of the seventh down 5-1. With bases loaded, senior Lisa Hamer (Mulberry H.S.) hit a double down the left field line to score two runs. Third baseman, Jessica Sanchez hit a blooper to the right field to bring in two more runs and tie the game at 5-5, before being thrown out.
In the top of the eight, Alicia Cape, pitched three straight hitters, each flied out to bring the Lady Royals up to bat. As WSC faced a fresh pitcher, Cassie Person (PHCC), the Lady Royals’ Brittany Hines stepped in as the DP and was hit by the pitch. Holloman popped out to bring up Malloy who got hit by a pitch also. Amber Hardin hit a sacrifice bunt to advance the runners into scoring position.
Person walked Lindsey Geib to load the bases for Meagan Smith; Smith dropped in a shallow hit down the left-field line to end game one, 6-5.
In game two, both teams were scoreless until the bottom of the third inning. Sanchez hit a ball to deep left-center field to bring in Hamer. The Royals went up 1-0. The Warriors next three batters were out.
With two outs Geib reached on a walk by Pearson; Hines at the plate, Geib stole second and third – a wild throw by the third baseman scored Geib, and the Royals went up 2-0.
Hope Franklin turned a double play with a diving catch in short right-center field and a throw out at first base to end the top of the sixth.
In the top of the seventh Harwood hit a double to deep right-center and Tyrell’s single would score Harwood. Tyrell reached third on a passed ball by Hines and Vickers’ hit to short left field brought in the tying run (2-2).
With two outs and the score tied, Brown flied out to shallow right field to end the inning.
The Royals go scoreless in the bottom of the seventh to go extra innings. Jen Giles stepped into pitch for Bammann as WIU’s Maiel reached on a shallow hit down the left-field line. Maiel would have the only hit on the inning.
In the bottom of the eight, Hamer hit a single; Sanchez hit a sacrifice bunt to advance Hamer to second. Parmer stepped up and hit a ball that popped up off the second baseman’s foot; Parmer grounded out into the infield as Hamer scored to end the game 3-2.
03.08.07 Women's Track & Field Merissa Knauer Qualifies for the 2007 NAIA National Marathon Championships
ALBANY, GA - Merissa Knauer (So.) took advantage of perfect running conditions in Albany, Georgia this past Saturday and earned herself a trip to the 2007 NAIA National Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Fresno, California.
Her finish time of 1:34.26 (7:13 pace) was good enough for 8th place overall, and third in the women's division at the first annual Snickers Marathon & Half-Marathon of Albany.
"The conditions were great, forty degrees, and after her Gasparilla race two weeks ago, she had the confidence to do it," commented Coach Larios.
"Chris Rivera did a fantastic job in pacing her through the finish," added Larios.
"Obviously, after running another personal best in the 3,000 meters (11:42) last week at Embry-Riddle, she demonstrated that she was properly recovered from the 15K and she was ready to run again, and soon.
This half marathon wasn't really scheduled, but with the cold front in Georgia, and her recent performances, it felt right to do this now. The entire team is proud of Merissa, she's come so far in less than one year... she is the perfect example of how anyone can improve if they commit to working consistently!"
02.28.07 Softball Pilots Take Two From Lady Royals
LAKE WALES, FL - The Lady Royals faced No. 25 nationally ranked Bethel College (IN) today; the Lady Royals lost the DH 0-4 in game 1 and 1-8 in game 2.
Bethel College is now 2-2 on the season while Lady Royals are 4-8 overall and 2-2 in the conference.
In game 1 the Pilots scored 3 of their runs in the first inning and another run in the fourth, but would not score again that game. They racked up 13 hits with only one error in the field. The Royals only had 5 hits in game 1.
Lindsey Bammann pitched the entire first game facing 32 batters and striking out five. Bethel's Brittany Hire would get the win, walking one batter with six strikeouts.
Game 2 left the Pilots scoreless until the top of the sixith inning with basses loaded twice; 6 errors in the field left the Lady Royals trying to battle back in the bottom of the seventh. WSC would have just six hits to the Pilots' 11.
Samantha Swofford faced 24 batters striking out four, Anna-Maria Jordan faced 8 batters striking out three and Alicia Cape closed the game facing two batters. The Pilots' Somer Stilley would get the complete game win facing 27 batters, walking just one batter, and stirking out only one batter.
The Lady Royals travel Cocoa Beach to play in the Cocoa Expo Friday, March 2, 2006; play times are 4 and 6 p.m. on Friday and 9 and 11 a.m. on Saturday.
02.22.07 - NU Site Women's Basketball No. 3 Webber International Rolls to 63-46 Victory Over No. 6 Warner Southern Warriors use balanced scoring attack that features 13 different scorers to advance to semifinals
W. PALM BEACH, FL - No. 3 Webber International used a balanced scoring attack that saw 13 players reach the score sheet as the Warriors rolled to a 63-46 victory over No. 6 Warner Southern in quarterfinal action at the 2007 Florida Sun Conference women’s basketball tournament Thursday evening at the Countess de Hoernle Student Life Center.
The Warriors improve to 12-13 on the season and advance to the semifinals, where they will face the No. 2 seed Savannah College of Art and Design at 7 p.m. The Royals end their season with a 10-16 overall record.
Sophomore Ashley Gabbert scored a game-high 12 points to lead the Warriors. Gabbert was one of two WIU players to reach double figures as senior Arafat Hutchinson pitched in 10. Hutchinson also dished out a game-best three assists. Freshman Marta Heidenreich grabbed a game-high seven rebounds as the Warriors held a 42-29 edge on the glass in the contest.
For the Royals, sophomore Crystal Stephens was the only player to reach double figures as the Bartow native recorded 10. Sophomore Kaley Dewey, junior Rene Kennedy and freshman Erica Irvin each had eight points. Stephens and sophomore Yvrose Charles each had a team-best six rebounds while Kennedy recorded a game-high four steals.
Webber International never trailed in the contest, opening the game on a 14-4 run on their way to building a 34-15 late in the half. The Warriors would take a 36-19 lead into the locker room as they shot 12-of-29 (.414) from the floor in the opening frame. The Royals were 8-of-17 (.471) in the first half, but committed 26 turnovers in the games first 20 minutes.
The Warriors would lead by as many as 31 in the second half before the WSC outscored WIU, 17-4, over the last 7:39 to determine the final margin.
02.20.07 Men's Basketball RUNNIN' ROYALS DOMINATE WARRIORS IN ROUND 1 OF FSC TOURNY
LAKE WALES, FL - Errol Porteous dominated the court tonight as he led his team with a double-double (17 points, 13 rebounds) to defeat the Warriors 87-56 in the first round of the Florida Sun Conferene Tournament.
The first half was nothing but shot-after-shot from the Royals leaving the Warriors in a 28-point deficit heading into the second half.
In the last five minutes, Jermaine Miller broke the Royals streak with a two-pointer from the paint. But the Royals hit another 10 points to end that half at 40-14.
The second half saw the Warriors dropping in more shots, with Charles Marimon leading his team with 10 points.
In the second half Porteous led his team with 11 points while Chris Brach contributed 10 of his 16 points.
The Royals were also led by Preston Adams (19 points, 5 assists, 4 steals), Chris Brach (16 points, 3 steals), and Alex Castillo (10 points). Maurice Johnson also contributed 9 points, and 5 rebounds.
The Warriors' Joe Kelly, Charles Marimon and Ishmael Firova each had 10 points.
The Royals went on to defeat the Warriors with a 31 point deference and move on to the Final Four of the FSC Conference Tournament. WSC is now 19-10 overall and 9-4 in the conference. They will face the winner of the Florida Memorial-Savannah College of Art & Design Game, Saturday, February 24 at 6 p.m., hosted by Northwood Unviersity in West Palm Beach, FL.
02.19.07 Men's & Women's Basketball Tournament Brackets for Basketball
DAYTONA BEACH, FL - The conference bracket for the men's and women's basketball tournament has been decided.
Men's Basketball
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2006 (home of the higher seed) First Round
#5 Edward Waters at #4 Embry-Riddle, 7 p.m.
#7 Webber International at #2 Warner Southern, 7 p.m.
#6 Savannah College of Art & Design at #3 Florida Memorial, 7 p.m.
#1 Northwood University, First Round Bye
Saturday, Feb. 24 (hosted by #1 seed Northwood - W. Palm Beach, Fla.) Semifinals
#2/#7 winner vs. #3/#6 winner, 6 p.m.
#4/#5 winner vs. #1 Northwood, 8 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 22 (at Northwood University - W. Palm Beach, Fla.) Quarterfinals
#5 Edward Waters vs. #4 Florida Memorial, 5 p.m.
#6 Warner Southern vs. #3 Webber International, 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 23 (at Northwood University - W. Palm Beach, Fla.) Semifinals
#4/#5 winne vs. #1 Northwood University
#3/#6 winner vs. #2 Savannah College of Art & Design
Saturday, Feb. 24 (at Northwood University - W. Palm Beach, Fla.)
Championship Game, 3 p.m.
02.19.07 Track & Field RELAY TEAMS SHINE AT CLERMONT'S WINDY TRACK MEET
CLERMONT, FL - The men's 4x400m relay team hit the NAIA's "A" qualifying standard at this weekend's windy Clermont track meet. "We knew it was only a matter of time that they would hit the "A" standard," said head coach Jose Larios.
With Kenny Scott and Troy Alston resting this weekend, the Royals went to newcomer Josh Woods (FR) as their opening leg. "Without a doubt, Wood's sub-50 sec lead leg made all the difference. He was able to hand-off in first place and the rest of the guys did their job." The other three long sprinters earning their ticket to the 2007 NAIA Indoor National Championships are Jeremy Harris, Ralph Florvella, and Imari Dale.
Also running a stellar performance was the men's distance medley relay team of Cornelius Rotich (FR), Jeremy Harris (SO), Ralph Florvella (SR), and George Irangi (SO). Though they held off a talented Embry-Riddle DMR squad, they just missed hitting the NAIA's "B" qualifying standard by a mere .17 second. "We knew this relay team would really have to perform in order to make it to Johnson City [national meet]. But, now I think we left about 8 seconds out there, we can run faster. The boys will have to determine whether they want to try this again, or go for the 4x800m qualifying time," added Larios. "All in all, we had a good day. We feel we might have two or three more qualifiers next weekend."
Other notable performances were Daniel Perkins' (SR) attempts at 15'2" in the pole vault and Arilicia Adkins' (FR) debut in the 3000 meters (11:14). And running off site in Tampa, FL, at the Gasparilla 15K Classic, Merissa Knauer (SO) improved nearly 7 minutes from last year's time by finishing in 1:07.26.
So far, the Royals will be representing WSC at the Indoor National Championships with a total of 8 athletes. And with next weekend's Embry-Riddle Last Chance Meet, the Royals may need to reserve a few more hotel rooms in Johnson City.
Congratulations to the following Royals for qualifying this Indoor season thus far:
Chelsia James (Charlotte HS)- shot put
Missy Darr (Charlotte HS)- 60 Hurdles
Imari Dale (Edgewater HS)- 400m and 4x400m Relay
Jeremy Harris (Apopka HS)- 600m and 4x400m Relay
Kenny Scott (Winter Springs HS)- 60m Hurdles
Josh Wood (Port Charlotte HS)- 4x400m Relay
Ralph Florvella (Pompano Beach Ely HS)- 4x400m Relay
Troy Alston (Jacksonville Wolfson) 4x400m Relay (alternate)
02.19.07 Baseball Bobcats Splits Double Header, Wins Weekend Series
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - A pair of one-run games were played on Saturday between St. Thomas University (5-4, 2-1) and Warner Southern College (4-7,1-2). The Bobcats won game one 4-3 in walk-off fashion, but the Royals held on to beat St. Thomas 5-4 in game two.
Game 1
Reigning Florida Sun Conference Player of the Week Jason Houser hit his two homerun of the weekend in the third inning. The two-run blast gave St. Thomas a 2-1 lead.
In the fifth, Houser tripled to third base and scored from a sacrifice fly from Alex Pascual. St. Thomas was three outs away from victory when the Royals made their comeback in the seventh inning. Warner loaded the bases and Royals outfielder Ron Matheny reached first base on an error allowing Dave Murray to scamper home to score. Jason Caldwell deep fly to centerfield scored another run and tied the game at 3-3.
However, St. Thomas was not done. After Orlando Alvarez and Jason Houser walked, Pascual sharp hit to third base loaded the bases. Facing a full count, Alvarez scored the game-winning run when Hamzeld Diaz was hit by a pitch thrown by Ben Shockey.
Game 2
Warner was able to get to Bobcats’ pitcher Hector Nelo early in the game. Nelo, who threw a complete game no-hitter last Saturday, allowed four runs on four hits in the second inning.
St. Thomas began chipping away from the lead in the fourth inning. Daniel DiFabio singled to centerfield, and then stole his first base of the year. David Fanshawe singled to short and an error by the Royals’ first basemen allowed DiFabio to score.
In the fifth inning, Diaz singled to short and Houser scored to cut Warner’s lead to two.
Down 5-2 entering the final frame, the Bobcats rallied. Fanshawe, who was 2-for-3 in the game, reach first to start the rally. Shortstop Adrian B. Gonzalez smashed his second career homerun and St. Thomas fourth homerun of the weekend to cut the lead to one again at 5-4. However, that would the last runs of the game for the Bobcats.
The St. Thomas series win over Warner is their first against the Royals since 2005.
The Royals travel to Florida Memorial University, Friday Feb. 23 at 12 p.m. for a double-header.
02.16.07 Baseball Bobcats Edged Royals, 7-6, to Open Conference Play
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - St. Thomas (4-3, 1-0) opened conference play by defeating Warner Southern College 7-6 on Friday night. Junior Juan Santana walk off single ended a back-and-forth battle played in Esposito Stadium.
Warner (3-5, 0-1) took a 2-0 lead in the third inning when Mark Davis singled to right field with the base loaded. The Bobcats answered in their bottom half of the inning, when Otto Couto and Jason Houser had back-to-back home runs to right field to tie the game at 2-2.
The Royals capitalized on another bases loaded opportunity scoring two runs in the fifth inning. St. Thomas responded quickly; Alex Pascual drove in Couto from third base in the fifth inning and Angel Hernandez singled to right field to score Alex Gonzalez in the sixth inning.
Slugger Christian Martinez broke the 4-4 tied with a homer run to right field in the seventh inning.
With two outs in the eighth inning, Couto added his second RBI of the night with a single to left field to tie game at 5-5.
The back and forth nature of the game continued in the ninth inning. Royals' senior Cassidy Turner stole third base and scored from a throwing error by catcher Hamzeld Diaz to give Warner a 6-5 lead.
St. Thomas replied in their half of inning. Alex Pascual was hit by a pitch, and then stole second base to be put into scoring position. Diaz reached first base on a fielder choice, and an aggressive running Pascual scored to tied the game at 6-6. Facing two outs and two strikes against him, Juan Santana singled to right field to score pinch runner Nestor Rincon to give St. Thomas a dramatic 7-6 victory.
The two teams will play a double header on Saturday starting at 1:00 p.m.
02.05.07 Softball Lady Royals Successful at ST. Pete Tourny
ST. PETE, FL - Although the games this weekend with Pasco Hernando, North Florida and Broward Community College do not count in the record book, all three games had the Royals softball team in the win column.
The first of three games, with Pasco Hernando Community College, was tied at the end of 7 innings. According to tournament rules, the 8th inning begins the tie-breaker format. With 3 runs in the top of the 8th, the Lady Royals post their first win of the season.
The North Florida game was tied going into the 6th inning hen 4 runs were scored to secure the second win of the weekend.
The Royals then faced Broward Community College giving up 2 runs in the 1st inning. After a back and forth battle the Royals pulled away with 4 runs in the 6th to cap a long bat, successful weekend.
Head Coach Shawn Gary was please with his teams performance but noted "for a team that is 'pursuing perfection,'" this years motto, "we will work hard this Monday on those areas that were exposed as weaknesses."
The Royals will go on th road again this Friday, Feb. 9 to play Florida Southern College in a double-header beginning at 6 p.m.
02.02.07 Track & Field Track & Field Teams Nationally Ranked
LAKE WALES, FL - In only the first two meets of the short indoor track season, the WSC track & field teams have started where they left off- with nationally ranked performances.
"Thus far, we are a little ahead of the game with some athletes, and still a few weeks of smart training for a few others until we get to really see what we have as a team," commented Coach Larios.
"Our goal is to get as many of our dedicated athletes qualified to the national championships and put together a completely cohesive effort at the Florida Sun Conference Track Championships in April."
Coach Wade Taylor's product, Chelsia James (Charlotte High School), was the first athlete in the 2007 track season to hit the automatic qualifying standard, by hitting a mark of 41'-10.5" in the shot put at the University of Florida's Indoor Invite. With this mark, James is currently ranked 13th in the nation.
Coach Gonzalez's sprinting crew also has a lot to be proud of as Imari Dale (Edgewater High School) is currently ranked 12th nationally with his 400m mark of 50.53 and Kenny Scott (Winter Springs High School), possibly one of this year's most improved athletes, currently ranks 25th nationally with a time of 8.53 in the 60m Hurdles. Missy Darr (Charlotte High School) has also earned her ticket to the indoor championships in Johnson City, TN, by running a 9.52 in the 60m Hurdles, currently ranking her 17th nationally.
Representing the middle distance group, Jeremy Harris's (Apopka High School) 600m win at the Embry Riddle Indoor meet currently has him listed as the 4th fastest time in the nation with his 1:20.34.
"I believe we have a few more athletes that will be traveling to Johnson City this March; we will see what happens in the next few weeks," stated Coach Larios.
12.12.06 Departmental News WSC Champions of Character Institution
Olathe,Kansas– The Warner Southern College Athletic department has once again been named an NAIA Champions of Character Institution.
The Champoins of Character prgram continues to grow and impact people throughout our nation and Warner Southern College is part of that impact.
Warner Southern College's Athletic Department has received this recognition each year since the creation of the program by the NAIA.
10.02.06 WSC Physical Education WSC to Host Royals Day Camp of Activities
The Warner Southern Colelge (WSC) P.E. class is hosting a Royals Day Camp of Activities on Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The event is to give school children in fouth, fifth and sixth grades the opportunity to have fun and train with college athletes and coaches for one exciting day.
Activities for the day include: Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee and more. All campers need to wear some athletic clothing, athletic shoes and bring a bag lunch.
The cost is $35.00, the deadline to sign up is Oct. 4; The first 16 children in each grade level are guaranteed a spot.
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Kurt Bienias at 863.638.7636 or bieniask@warner.edu.
09.23.06 Athletics 200 Warner Athletes Involved in Day of Servanthood
At 8:00 a.m. on September 23, 200 of Warner’s athletes participated in the Champions of Character: Day of Servanthood.
Various teams traveled all over Lake Wales to partake in this Day of Servanthood. Sites included the City of Lake Wales, Mothers Against Meth; The Lake Wales Care Center Food Drive Center, Stewart House, Pres House and Care Casa; Habitat for Humanity; Waverly Roof and Lake Aurora Christian Camp.
Teams were assigned to meet with project leaders to find out what their jobs would be for the day. The Men’s and Women’s Soccer team helped clean up with the Mothers Against Meth at the City of Lake Wales.
The Men’s and Women’s Basketball team assisted in collecting and sorting food the Lake Wales Care Center Food Drive Center.
The Softball team laid sod with the crew of Habitat for Humanity.
The Baseball team rallied together to help clean up the Stewart House and the Pres House for the Lake Wales Care Center.
The Men’s and Women’s Track team helped fix the roofs at Waverly.
The Tennis and Men’s Volleyball team set out to Lake Aurora Christian Camp to help clean up the grounds and facilities and the Cheerleading squad aided in the clean up of Care Casa, a part of the Lake Wales Care Center.
Craig Wilsman, the leader of this project and head women’s basketball coach at WSC, said “things went very smoothly.”
The objective of this project was not only to serve God but to learn to be servants to each other, and the Bible says greatness is serving!
Matt 23:11 – The greatest among you will be your servants…for whoever exalts himself will be humbled and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
09.21.06 Men's Golf Men's Golf has Strong Start at Piedmont Invite
Rutledge, GA - The Warner Southern College Men’s Golf team placed fourth in the Piedmont Fall Classic (+107) last weekend with Eric Taylor placing 3rd overall.
As a team WSC shot a 683 for the two rounds of golf making the team +107 overall.
Taylor shot a first round score of 75 and a second round of 76, finishing at +7 for the tournament.
Teammate Brain Jones finished in 7th at +12, with teammates Jeremy Balogh and James Sharpin finishing 26th and 30th.
The Warner Men’s Golf team is making strides with new head coach Dr. Chris Zapalski; the Royals will continue to have strong finishes.
08.31.06 Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Needs Team For Hampton Inn Classic
The Warner Southern Women's Basketball "Hampton Inn Christmas Tournament"
in Lake Wales, Florida is in need of one more team for the December 28-29th Tournament.
The Tournament promises to be a highly competitive tournament with National powers; Cedarville College of Ohio and Bethel College of Indiana along with the Lady Royals of Warner Southern.
Two games, T-shirts, Pizza after each game and Tournament awards are all included.
If you have an opening and want to play some of the best teams in beautiful Florida we certainly welcome you and your team.
Please call either Coach Craig Wilsman at 863-638-1464 (800-949-7248) or SID Chrissy Centrella 863-638-7126 as soon as possible. We will waive the tournament entry fee.
08.29.06 Athletics Warner Southern Gets New Athletic Director Lake Wales News: August 24, 2006
Warner Southern College has announced that Shawn Gary, a resident of Lake Wales, will be the school's new Atheltic Director. He'll be taking control of an Athletic Department that covers 17 sports and 300 students.
Coach Gary has served since 1999 in various coaching positions. He started at WSC coaching Men and Women's Soccer. Gary also served as the Assistant Coach for Varsity Girl's Softball for two years and took over as head coach for the last five years.
Coach Gary shared his vision for the Athletic Department at Warner, "I would like to see our student athletes as not only athletes, but also examples in the classroom. I want to see the student-athletes as good students, making the right choices, and having character that is pleasing both in athletics and in life. To be able to make the right choices both in school and in life after Warner Southern College. A proactive life style and life skills to live with the body, soul, and spirit."
With this vision, WSC should see exciting things happening in athletics, academics, and enthusiasm within the Atheletic Department this school year.
For additional information about the Warner Southern College softball team, please contact Coach Shawn Gary at garys@warner.edu.
The Warner Southern College Athletics pages are updated and maintained by the Sports Information Director. Any comments, questions, concerns, or issues should be directed to sid@warner.edu.
The Thunderbolts were up against the Montgomery Bears and seized the Southern Atlantic Division Indoor Professional Football Championship with a 72 – 56 win.
DAYTONA BEACH, FL - The Warner Southern women’s track and field team improved on its second place finish in 2006 to take home the Florida Sun Conference title as the FSC Track and Field Championships came to an end on Friday at Embry-Riddle’s Track and Field Complex. The Royals totaled 152 points, just edging Webber International who came in second with 150 points. Florida Memorial (141), Embry-Riddle (112), Edward Waters (40) and St. Thomas (8) rounded out the scoring.
