Sterner, who appears so low-key as to be barely in possession of a heartbeat for much of his existence off the field, didn t show much outward reaction when word got to him through the grapevine that CMS considered him a talented but unfocused player who would not hurt them if they kept him in check. But Sterner, an instinctual scorer, has always been a player who picks his spots. Not a word or even a facial expression came from him, but there was clearly a message being sent. In this week s West Region poll, Chapman holds fourth place. Six teams from the west go to the NCAA tournament.
Many people think inertia means a lack of motion.
This week was a case of positive inertia for the women s squad, which extended its streak of wins to four and its level of play even higher. But then came one serious wake-up call. The Oilers Carri Campbell, who came into the match with a team-high 12 goals, exploded for three consecutive scores in just 13 minutes. None of the goals was on a spectacular play, but Campbell showed why she s the scoring leader on her side, converting the opportunities that came her way. Predictably, the Panthers spirits sagged perceptibly after the third goal, but it didn t take long for Hoback to come to the rescue.