Fall '95 sports preview
by Geoff Hassard - Sports Information Director
Football (5-4 last year)
Coach Kevin Morris, entering his third season, returns a strong group of starters on both offense and defense. They will be led by senior tailback Ernie Ansah who is one of the most explosive runners in the region and Division III.
Field Hockey (9-6-2 last year)
Second year coach Barbara Quinn will be looking for a more potent offensive attack this season as the Engineers try to get back to the top in New England. Returning players that should make an impact in '95 are senior Tracy Langis and junior Heather Bryer.
Men's Soccer (12-4 last year)
Coach MacPherson will be looking to continue the winning ways of the Engineers over the past three seasons. He returns a solid group of sophomores led by Eric Langlois who netted a freshmen record 13 goals in '94. The captains, seniors Rad Donaldson and Tim Spence will provide leadership and experience for the younger players.
Women's Soccer (1st varsity season)
The women's soccer team makes their debut on Alumni Field this fall. After many years as a successful club team, the Engineers will make an impact right away within the NEW 8 Conference and in the region.
Men's and Women's Cross Country - (M-6-2 last year; W-4-7-1 last year)
The men are coming off a solid 1994 and return the entire squad. The confidence gained from last year should carry over to this fall which could mean trouble for our opponents. The women are continuing to build as they will again be young. The team will rely on a solid group of sophomores and juniors to do most of the scoring.
Men's Golf (6-11-1 last year)
Coach Massucco begins what may be his last year at WPI. He, as always, is looking to put together a consistently scoring team. He does return Mike Willock, a sophomore, who showed great promise last year as a solid player.
Women's Volleyball (12-18 last year)
Coach Nancy Vaskas begins her 16th season as head coach of the Engineers. She is very optimistic that her team can be very competitive in 1995. She returns experienced players, led by seniors Angela Wonsey and Katie Daly, as well as sophomore Stacy Gold who is one of the top hitters and blockers in the conference.
Women's Tennis (3-8 last year)
Although Coach Champion's squad did not do as well as they would have liked during the regular season, they did win their second consecutive MAIAW State Title in 1994. The Engineers return their two top players from a year ago in juniors Lauren Golmanavich and Allyson Sherman as well as senior Jenn Lovin.
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