Volume CXXXIII, Number 11 November 30, 2001 f

Men's squash takes down some big opponents
ANN SMITH
STAFF WRITER

The Men's Squash Team is off to an impressive start and looks to have a promising season. With an undefeated record of 4-0, the Bears have a legitimate chance of dominating the courts this year.

Led by senior co-captains Tom Costin and Andrew Holman, the team has shown no mercy to its opponents. The men have defeated Connecticut College, MIT, and Wesleyan, and demolished Stanford in an embarrassing 9-0 shutout.

With positive results so early on, they hold some high expectations for the season. "I feel that we have the most solid team I have been [a part of] in my four years here at Bowdoin, and I'm confident that we can be a very successful team," Holman said. "As a team, we plan on winning virtually all our matches, including the CBB title and continuing our success at nationals in February."
Surprisingly, the team consists of mostly underclassmen and is looking to many of the newcomers for wins.

The underclassmen have definitely held their ground thus far. Sophomores Lawrence Delasotta, Wanki Park, and Mike Fensterstock have added to the depth of the team as well as up-and-coming first year Eric Toan.

Sophomores Matt Nowak and Grant White, who went 3-0 early this season, are also making important contributions.

Team unity and leadership from the upperclassmen seems to bring out each individual player's talents. "I think we've got a great chemistry this year. Though it's not a team sport in a traditional sense of the word, it really matters that your teammates cheer you on," White said.

"I've noticed this year that everyone gets into each other's matches; we'll all go up, give our feedback, and do everything we can to help out our teammates," White continued.

"I'd say we get a bit rowdy on the courts," Holman admitted. "While spectating, we can get pretty loud, sometimes to the extent where we're making the opposing team slightly angry at us.…Tough break."

With a group of fourteen very talented players, the team is confident of a successful season. The Bears are eager to face rivals Colby, Bates, Navy, and Williams. Their first home matchup after winter break is set for January 8 against Colby.