14 Sports

Outdoor Adventures Mens basketball slam dunks their way to a spot in NWC Championship
Mt. Tabor Park
trees, while tall and stately, are spaced out so as to provide ample space for the paths and road. Rising out of the hullabaloo and Though this park has a much more bustle of Southeast Portland, Mt. Ta- urban feel than Tryon or Forest, it has bor park offers one of the most scenic a view that is unrivaled. As a lone voland peaceful canic cone that escapes withrises directly out in city limits. of the middle of As you climb the city, there is up the wide, nothing in the well mainsurrounding area tained paths, to limit its vistas. the sounds of While you the city drop will have to away and youre catch glimpses greeted with a of the mountranquil view of tains to the East Portland spread through the foliout below you. age, the west side Unlike Forest of the hill gives a Park, Mt. Tabor fantastic view of doesnt feel like the city. an escape to If youre just the wilderness. looking for a You will not be change of scensurrounded by ery while staying dense forest. within TriMet PHOTO BY MEGAN MORIN Rather, it is territory, Mt. The late Oregonian editor, Harvey Scott points somewhat like the way towards paved roads, elegant gateTabor is a great exploring an es- houses and tennis courts. destination. The tate. There are a entrance is at SE number of reservoirs with Victorian 60th and Salmon. style gate-houses, tennis courts, paved roads and a regal statue of Harvey Contact mmorin@lclark.edu with Scott (late editor of The Oregonian) any questions about hiking or other outcrowning the peak of the hill. The door activities.
Staff Writer

The Pioneer Log, February 18, 2011

BY MEGAN MORIN

PHOTO COURTESY OF DANIEL SHAVER

Mens basketball started out their game against the Pacific Boxers slow, gradually building up to a victory over the course of the game. Womens basketball experienced a similar trend in their game versus the Boxers.

BY ANTHONY RUIZ
Staff Writer

Mens and womens swimming dive their way to a victory

The Lewis & Clark mens basketball team struggled in the first half against the Pacific Boxers, scoring a season low of 20 first half points. While the Pioneers were cold in the first half, going only 6-21 from the field, they gathered enough points to defeat the Boxers 45-42 here at Pamplin Sports Complex. The game came down to the last possession, and Pacific had the ball down by three points when one of the Pacific players hoisted up a shot because he thought he had drawn contact. However, it was ruled that before the shot was attempted, Pacifics head coach signaled for a timeout. Pacific had one more attempt at a second shot, but the Pio defense held them to a flailing last attempt that came up short. The Pios were led by point guard P.J. Taylor (12), who shot well from downtown, scoring 12 of his 14 points from long range. Senior forward Kyle Meeuwsen and Junior forward Donato Perconti banked 12 and 11 points respectively, helping to secure the number four seed and a spot in the NWC tournament. The LC mens basketball team won its second

PHOTO BY MAGGIE OLIVER

Mens and womens swimming dominates the last home meet of the season, beginning with a tribute to the teams seniors.

Globetrotters inbound

game in two days, defeating the Lutes 78-67 on Saturday night at home. The Pios got back on track offensively and remain in a tie for second place with Whitman in the NWC. Senior guard Kelly Edwards lead the way with a double-double, scoring 24 points and snagging 11 boards. Donato Perconti (12) also played well, shooting 60% from the field. Perconti consistently hit big shots in response to Lute buckets, scoring 15 points and collecting six rebounds. PJ Taylor put the ball in the hoop while setting up his teammates for clutch buckets. PJ tossed in 15 points while leading the team with five assists. Kyle Meeuwsen (12) and Marcus Wells (12) rounded out the leading scores, supplying 11 points each. With just under six minutes to go in the game, it was tied up 59-59. Edwards and Wells each made a basket to put some breathing room between themselves and the Lutes. After the Pios and Lutes traded baskets, Wells hit a jumper and pulled the trigger on a three from Taylor to finally create enough separation to seal the game. The Pios hit the court again at home tonight at 8 p.m. (Feb. 18).

Our depth is the best its been The team originated in Chicago, adopting the Features Editor in many years and this is what [has] BY MICHAEL DANGELO AND FIONA CORNER Sports Editors name Harlem because of the cultural signifishown through during second semescance it played in the African-American commuThis past Friday marked the last ter, Fantz said. From Popes to Presidents, the self-proclaimed nity of the time. Even with this success, the evening home meet for seven members of the Ambassadors of Goodwill will be entertaining The Globetrotters compete year round, playswim team against the College of Idaho. was bittersweet for many. ing most of their games in North America It was a bit weird competing in our Portlanders this Saturday at the Rose Garden Matt Yelin (11) and Lee Taylor (11) of between the last week of December until the mens team and Kimberly Guinn last home meet, I think mostly because with shows starting at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Athletic theatrics and comedic routines (11), Claire Jordan (11), Cat Menkel- of the realization that I would never the first week of May. The players perform Lawrence (11), Claudia Ramirez (11) again race in the pool that has been my to the tune of Brother Bones Sweet for about ninety minutes Brown have and Susie Trexler (11) of the womens second home for four years. Weve all Georgia completing the team will be graduating this spring and spent uncountably many hours in that launched the Harexhibition with ending their college swimming careers. pool and it holds a lot of memories for lem Globetrotters, an autograph beginning in 1926, Its a little sad to be leaving all this all of us, said Yelin. signing period. This meet was a triumphant way to to superstardom. The behind, but at the same time its rePlayers with names like Hacksaw Hall, say goodbye to the teams roster has included such basketball ally exciting to Cheese Chisholm and Sling Shaw Addibe able to start a ...its really exciting to seniors athat began legends as Fred Curly Neal, Wilt Chamson with thrill fans young and old with with ceremo- berlain and Reece new chapter in my their vertical slam dunks and extravagantbe able to start a new ILLUSTRATION BY KATE OWENS ny honoring the Goose Tatum. life, said Kimberly theatrical performances. chaper in my life. seven soon-to-be ly Guinn. graduates. Other The entire night Northwest Conference Standings members of the in the Zehntbauteam presented them with certificates, er Swimming Pavilion was marked by Mens Basketball Womens Basketball Womens Swimming Mens Swimming wins for the Pioneers. The womens orange balloons and a white rose to recNWC NWC team had a clean sweep of their events ognize their dedication to the sport. *No changes from last *No changes from 12-2 14-0 George Fox Being honored at the beginning Whitworth and the men won every race except for last weeks standings. weeks standings. 12-2 10-4 Lewis & Clark the 1650 yard freestyle. The women of the meet was nice, though it was Lewis & Clark 11-3 Whitman 10-4 Puget Sound beat the College of Idaho 166 to 35 a bit strange to be the center of at7-7 8-6 Whitman and the men won with a team score of tention for those few minutes, said Pacific Lutheran 7-7 Puget Sound 6-8 Linfield Yelin. 133 to College of Idahos 47. 7-7 5-9 Whitworth The swim team will next face Linfield Coach Chris Fantz was pleased with 3-11 George Fox 5-9 Pacific Lutheran the results of this meet, due in part to seven other schools at the North2-12 3-11 Pacific (Ore.) many swimmers taking first place in west Conference Championship Willamette 2-12 Pacific (Ore.) 2-12 Willamette in Gresham on Feb. 25 to 27. multiple events.

DARYA WATNICK

Rose Garden to be graced by famous theatrical basketball team this weekend