Bison Win Road Opener
The Bethany College Football team got their first win of the season last Saturday at Kings College (PA). Turnovers and a stalled offense lead to the Bison dropping their season opener, however this was not the case against Kings and the Bison won 31-29.
The offense had a big game on the ground, having two players over 100 yards rushing. Eric Walker, running back, carried the load with 220 yards rushing. This was the fourth most in Bison history according to SID Brian Rose. Walker also scored three touchdowns in the game which brought his career total to 24 giving him the most in Bison history according to Rose. Because of his accomplishments against Kings, Walker was named PAC and ECAC South Player of the Week. Freshmen quarterback Matt Grimard also had a big game with 150 yards rushing with a touchdown and also threw for a score. The lone touchdown pass through the air was a big one has it was the winning score. Jonathen Foster brought in the pass.
The defense gave up some points in the game, but again made plays when it needed to. The Bison defense held Kings to a long field goal attempt with virtually no time left on the clock. The defense was lead by linebackers McQuel Sims and Kyle Arrington, with eight and five tackles respectively. Willis Powell, linebacker, had four tackles and Jeff Joyce, safety, also added four tackles. The defense allowed 307 yards of total offense, but played a lot better than from a year ago.
The Bison hope to make it two wins in a row when they take on rival Washington and Jefferson Saturday night. Washington and Jefferson is coming off a 27-0 loss and the Bison are riding high after their latest victory. The game figures to have high intensity with emotions riding high and low for both teams in the Rivalry Game.
Bison Win Marietta Tournament
The Bethany College Volleyball team began their season last weekend at the Marietta Tournament. The Bison opened up the season with LaGrange and Penn State Behrend on Friday beating them both 3-0. Not only did BC begin the tournament 2-0, but they did it in convincing style.
During the first match Bethany beat LaGrange 25-19, 25-7, and 25-13. Sophomore setter Jessica Zavatchen had 33 assists. Junior outside hitter Jessica Cole led the Bison offense with nine kills and junior Carrie Talkington tallied a respectful eight. Megan Hoffman led the team with 10 kills and also contributed 4 service aces.
The second match was against Penn State Behrend and the Bison made it a quick match winning 25-18, 25-7, and 25-22. Zavatchen had 31 assists and sophomores Merdith Holl and Lauren Goodwill each had eight kills. Jessica Cole led the defense with 12 digs and Tiffany Hoffman had 11.
On Saturday the Bison opened up with Denison College. BC won the match 3-1. Zavatchen had 36 assists and her favorite target was sophomore Taylor Cassidy who had 11 kills. Holl contributed nine kills in the contest and Talkington had six blocks.
In the second match the Bison again won 3-1 defeating Kenyon to win the Marietta Tournament. Zavatchen again was outstanding with a season high 46 assists. Cole racked up 19 kills and Cassidy was second on the team with nine kills. The defense was led by Tiffany with 13 digs and Talkington’s seven blocks.
The Bison won the tournament with a 4-0 mark and two BC players were named to the All-Tournament Team. Zavatchen and Tiffany Hoffman represented the Bison. Early in the season BC is experiencing success and would like to continue it into PAC play next weekend where they take on Thiel College and Washington and Jefferson in a tri-match.
