Op-Ed
Sports
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Phillies look to break through sluggish opening stretch
At 11-14, the 2013 season did not start the way Phillies fans anticipated. After tremendous off season acquisitions for the Braves, and the young up and coming stars on the Nationals, taking the division was already going to be a challenge. But to be under .
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Seven track athletes advance to PSAC finals
With the PSAC Championships approaching, the Golden Rams track team made one final push to qualify for the competition, with seven of West Chester University’s athletes proceeding. Four track stars hit their marks to advance in competition. Mark van Teyens came in first for the 400m hurdles, clocking in at 55.
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Both golf teams have top three finishes
The men’s golf team was at the Challenge of Mystic Rock that ended on Monday. West Chester took third place overall, as Austin Mann shot a 150 to finish fifth individually to help the men place third. The Women’s team was at the East Stroudsburg Invitational and they placed second in the one day event, as Gabby Couture and Jenna Hopkins were tied for seventh individually having shot an 87.
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Golden Rams return for their annual Spring Game
West Chester University’s football team had their annual Spring Game this past weekend, where the Purple squad beat the Gold squad with a final score of 23-10. Andrew Derr, a red-shirt freshman for the Golden Rams, made his name known, completing 15 passes on 25 attempts while also throwing three touchdowns.
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Rams continue to slump, swept by Millersville
West Chester baseball continued its conference struggles this past weekend as they were swept in a four game home and home series against the Millersville Marauders. The Rams have now lost eight games in a row, and 14 of their last 17. They have been struggling on both sides of the ball.
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