Grace's Plastow Sets School Record In 1500m
March 21, 2021 at 10:24 p.m.
Grace's Plastow Sets School Record In 1500m
By Josh Neuhart-
The Lancers traveled south for the meet, which was held at Columbia International University in Columbia, S.C.
Heather Plastow impressed for the women, winning one race and setting a school record in another. She won the 800-meter race in 2:21.28, and she broke the outdoor 1500 record with a time of 4:44.43.
Kyle Smith won the 800 in a time of 1:52.94, good enough for the NAIA “B” qualifying standard. Abbott Joy claimed the javelin win with a mark of 167-feet-5.
Gracious O’Connor was runner-up in the 200 (25.11 seconds) and fourth in the 100 (12.50).
Caleb Brown placed in three events, including third in the hammer (150-11), sixth in the shot put (42-0) and seventh in the discus (131-0).
Dimitri Margaritidis placed fifth in the 1500 (4:01.61), and Ashley Stoltzfus was seventh in the 400 (1:00.82).
Michaela Buriff (400 hurdles, 1:09.85), Tyler Morrison (400, 50.83) and John Green (100, 11.05) each placed sixth in their respective events.
The men’s 4x400 relay finished third. Luke Smith, Morrison, Michael Williams and Kyle Smith finished in 2:23.12.
“This was a good early season trip and a strong start to the outdoor season,” said Grace head coach Jeff Raymond. “We look forward to getting all of our team together for next week’s meet.”
Next weekend the Lancers will compete at Indiana Wesleyan for the Polar Bear Invitational.
SFU?Cougars edge out Grace in series
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Grace’s baseball team took one out of four games in a weekend series with St. Francis.
Grace and USF split the opening set of games on Friday with both games being decided late.
The Cougars won the opener 4-2 with all six runs being scored in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings.
The game was scoreless through six innings thanks to sharp pitching and strong defense. Grace scored the initial run in the bottom of the seventh thanks to an RBI double from Jeff Pawlik.
The Cougars responded immediately in the top of the eighth, generating three runs to take the lead for good.
A double from Austin Carr drove in Chris Griffin in the bottom of the eighth, but Grace was unable to score again and settled for the loss.
Houston Haney pitched eight innings, giving up three runs with five strikeouts. Griffin reached base four times, and Carr and Alex Rich each had two hits.
Grace found revenge in the second game, winning a walkoff 8-7. The Cougars tried to assume control early by opening up a 4-0 lead, but Grace had other plans.
Houston Haney got the Lancers on the scoreboard in the fourth, doubling to score Griffin. Haney scored again later in the inning, crossing home plate after a passed ball.
In the bottom of the field, Griffin launched a two-run home run over the left-field fence to cut USF’s lead to 5-4. Pawlik plated in the sixth to tie the game.
The Cougars tried to pull ahead with a single run in the seventh and eighth, but each time Grace had an answer. Timely hitting from Carr and Grant Buschman kept the game even.
Neither side scored in the ninth, sending the game into the 10th frame. In the bottom of the 10th, Haney reached second base. Sam Newkirk then singled him in for the walkoff win.
Griffin batted 2 for 6 with three runs and two RBIs, and Carr hit 2 for 4.
The Cougars clinched the series with a Saturday sweep. USF won the first game 14-6 and the series finale 5-1.
Nick Stoltzfus had two strong stints in relief on Saturday. He did not allow an earned run to score in four combined innings of relief.
The Lancers will return to action next weekend, playing a four-game series at Spring Arbor.
No. 11 Cougars edge out Grace in 2OT
SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – For the third time this season, Grace’s men’s soccer team played on the road at Spring Arbor.
And for the third time, the Cougars pulled out a one-goal win. The No. 11 Cougars scored with two minutes remaining in double overtime, pulling out a 2-1 victory.
The Lancers, who are receiving votes in the NAIA, outshot SAU 13-9. The advantage for Grace in shots on goal was 9-4, but the Cougars scored on two of those four shots on goal to take the victory.
SAU got on the scoreboard first midway into the opening half. The Cougars won possession near midfield and quickly struck on a direct attack through the middle of Grace’s defense.
The Lancers equalized in the 34th minute. After a patient attack, Flavio Cruz found space for a long, low drive. His shot beat the goalkeeper to level the score.
The match remained even at halftime 1-1. Both sides were credited with just two shots in the half.
Neither side was able to score in the second half. Both sides had chances, including a few threatening looks in the final minutes for Grace.
The Lancers had the Cougars against the ropes in the last three minutes. Grace had a close-range header saved and a dangerous curling shot from Ulisses Miranda parried wide.
But SAU survived the late push, maintaining the 1-1 tie to send the game to extra periods.
Grace outshot SAU 4-2 in the second half with all four shots on frame.
Grace owned the majority of chances in the first overtime period, nearly winning the game. Off a corner kick, Ze Maria Goncalves fired a laser that ricocheted off the goalpost.
Two minutes later, Daigo Adachi was fouled just outside the penalty box during an advance. Jonny Mora picked out David Koch with a cross, but the Koch’s header whisked wide of goal.
SAU had one chance in the final seconds, but a close header went above the crossbar.
The Cougars made good on their chance in the second OT. With 1:46 remaining, SAU scored on a diving header to claim the golden-goal victory.
Miranda and Michael Coupar had three shots with two on goal, and Cedric Brenneman added a consistent offensive threat off the bench.
The Lancers do not have another scheduled match this spring but could add more. Grace is aiming for an at-large invitation to the 2021 NAIA National Championships.
The Lancers traveled south for the meet, which was held at Columbia International University in Columbia, S.C.
Heather Plastow impressed for the women, winning one race and setting a school record in another. She won the 800-meter race in 2:21.28, and she broke the outdoor 1500 record with a time of 4:44.43.
Kyle Smith won the 800 in a time of 1:52.94, good enough for the NAIA “B” qualifying standard. Abbott Joy claimed the javelin win with a mark of 167-feet-5.
Gracious O’Connor was runner-up in the 200 (25.11 seconds) and fourth in the 100 (12.50).
Caleb Brown placed in three events, including third in the hammer (150-11), sixth in the shot put (42-0) and seventh in the discus (131-0).
Dimitri Margaritidis placed fifth in the 1500 (4:01.61), and Ashley Stoltzfus was seventh in the 400 (1:00.82).
Michaela Buriff (400 hurdles, 1:09.85), Tyler Morrison (400, 50.83) and John Green (100, 11.05) each placed sixth in their respective events.
The men’s 4x400 relay finished third. Luke Smith, Morrison, Michael Williams and Kyle Smith finished in 2:23.12.
“This was a good early season trip and a strong start to the outdoor season,” said Grace head coach Jeff Raymond. “We look forward to getting all of our team together for next week’s meet.”
Next weekend the Lancers will compete at Indiana Wesleyan for the Polar Bear Invitational.
SFU?Cougars edge out Grace in series
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Grace’s baseball team took one out of four games in a weekend series with St. Francis.
Grace and USF split the opening set of games on Friday with both games being decided late.
The Cougars won the opener 4-2 with all six runs being scored in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings.
The game was scoreless through six innings thanks to sharp pitching and strong defense. Grace scored the initial run in the bottom of the seventh thanks to an RBI double from Jeff Pawlik.
The Cougars responded immediately in the top of the eighth, generating three runs to take the lead for good.
A double from Austin Carr drove in Chris Griffin in the bottom of the eighth, but Grace was unable to score again and settled for the loss.
Houston Haney pitched eight innings, giving up three runs with five strikeouts. Griffin reached base four times, and Carr and Alex Rich each had two hits.
Grace found revenge in the second game, winning a walkoff 8-7. The Cougars tried to assume control early by opening up a 4-0 lead, but Grace had other plans.
Houston Haney got the Lancers on the scoreboard in the fourth, doubling to score Griffin. Haney scored again later in the inning, crossing home plate after a passed ball.
In the bottom of the field, Griffin launched a two-run home run over the left-field fence to cut USF’s lead to 5-4. Pawlik plated in the sixth to tie the game.
The Cougars tried to pull ahead with a single run in the seventh and eighth, but each time Grace had an answer. Timely hitting from Carr and Grant Buschman kept the game even.
Neither side scored in the ninth, sending the game into the 10th frame. In the bottom of the 10th, Haney reached second base. Sam Newkirk then singled him in for the walkoff win.
Griffin batted 2 for 6 with three runs and two RBIs, and Carr hit 2 for 4.
The Cougars clinched the series with a Saturday sweep. USF won the first game 14-6 and the series finale 5-1.
Nick Stoltzfus had two strong stints in relief on Saturday. He did not allow an earned run to score in four combined innings of relief.
The Lancers will return to action next weekend, playing a four-game series at Spring Arbor.
No. 11 Cougars edge out Grace in 2OT
SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – For the third time this season, Grace’s men’s soccer team played on the road at Spring Arbor.
And for the third time, the Cougars pulled out a one-goal win. The No. 11 Cougars scored with two minutes remaining in double overtime, pulling out a 2-1 victory.
The Lancers, who are receiving votes in the NAIA, outshot SAU 13-9. The advantage for Grace in shots on goal was 9-4, but the Cougars scored on two of those four shots on goal to take the victory.
SAU got on the scoreboard first midway into the opening half. The Cougars won possession near midfield and quickly struck on a direct attack through the middle of Grace’s defense.
The Lancers equalized in the 34th minute. After a patient attack, Flavio Cruz found space for a long, low drive. His shot beat the goalkeeper to level the score.
The match remained even at halftime 1-1. Both sides were credited with just two shots in the half.
Neither side was able to score in the second half. Both sides had chances, including a few threatening looks in the final minutes for Grace.
The Lancers had the Cougars against the ropes in the last three minutes. Grace had a close-range header saved and a dangerous curling shot from Ulisses Miranda parried wide.
But SAU survived the late push, maintaining the 1-1 tie to send the game to extra periods.
Grace outshot SAU 4-2 in the second half with all four shots on frame.
Grace owned the majority of chances in the first overtime period, nearly winning the game. Off a corner kick, Ze Maria Goncalves fired a laser that ricocheted off the goalpost.
Two minutes later, Daigo Adachi was fouled just outside the penalty box during an advance. Jonny Mora picked out David Koch with a cross, but the Koch’s header whisked wide of goal.
SAU had one chance in the final seconds, but a close header went above the crossbar.
The Cougars made good on their chance in the second OT. With 1:46 remaining, SAU scored on a diving header to claim the golden-goal victory.
Miranda and Michael Coupar had three shots with two on goal, and Cedric Brenneman added a consistent offensive threat off the bench.
The Lancers do not have another scheduled match this spring but could add more. Grace is aiming for an at-large invitation to the 2021 NAIA National Championships.
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