{"id":10936,"date":"2019-10-19T23:20:29","date_gmt":"2019-10-20T07:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wou.edu\/westernhowl\/?p=10936"},"modified":"2019-10-29T19:19:36","modified_gmt":"2019-10-30T03:19:36","slug":"greenes-picks-varsity-and-club-game-changers-on-the-field-making-an-impact-every-second-theyre-in-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/greenes-picks-varsity-and-club-game-changers-on-the-field-making-an-impact-every-second-theyre-in-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Greene\u2019s picks: Varsity and club game changers on the field, making an impact every second they\u2019re in action"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hannah Greene<\/strong> | Sports Editor<\/span><\/p>\n

Third week of school means Wolves\u2019s athletics are in full blast. With varsity sports more than halfway through their seasons and club sports just starting, there are so many incredible athletes to spotlight, it\u2019s hard to just pick four.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Below are Greene\u2019s picks, two varsity players and two club players, all deserving of the recognition and support. Find their next games below to go out and shout their names loudly and proudly.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Men\u2019s Football<\/b><\/td>\nWomen\u2019s Soccer<\/b><\/td>\nMen\u2019s Rugby<\/b><\/td>\nWomen\u2019s Club Soccer<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Curtis Anderson<\/span><\/p>\n

Class: Junior<\/span><\/p>\n

Major: English Major<\/span><\/p>\n

Defensive Back<\/span><\/p>\n

#3<\/span><\/td>\n

Isabelle Creighton<\/span><\/p>\n

Class: Senior<\/span><\/p>\n

Major: Exercise Science\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Position: Forward<\/span><\/p>\n

#9<\/span><\/td>\n

Riley Bardes<\/span><\/p>\n

Class: Senior<\/span><\/p>\n

Major: Exercise Science<\/span><\/p>\n

Position: 8 Man<\/span><\/p>\n

#8<\/span><\/td>\n

Reilly Penziol<\/span><\/p>\n

Class: Junior<\/span><\/p>\n

Major: Exercise Science<\/span><\/p>\n

Position: Goalkeeper<\/span><\/p>\n

#2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Curtis Anderson, a defensive back for the Men\u2019s Football team was quite the game changer in Western\u2019s last game against Texas A&M Aumsville \u2014 having seven tackles and two interceptions. He makes Greene\u2019s list due to his energy on the field making plays to benefit and push the team forward. Anderson is part of the defense that this football team has needed in the past, helping to keep opponents from not finishing and gaining yards for the Wolves in every inception. Come watch this DB play in the Homecoming game Oct. 19 against Central Washington University at 1:05pm.<\/span><\/td>\nIsabelle Creighton, the starting forward for the Women\u2019s Soccer team is a force to be reckoned with. Creighton is dominant on the ball, going through defenders to get to the goal, as well as a finesse player with tons of tricks up her sleeve. Fast and strong, she makes opponents defense work extra hard to try and stop her. So far this season, Creighton has scored three goals and set up multiple teammates to join the scoreboard. Creighton is a key component to every lineup, being the game changer and energy booster whenever the Wolves need a pick-me-up. Watch Creighton play in the next home game Oct. 17 against Montana State University Billings at 2 p.m.<\/span><\/td>\nRiley Bardes, the 8 Man on the Men\u2019s Rugby team has been a key player in the team\u2019s success. The eighth man calls for leadership, smarts, and drive to carry the ball \u2014 and Bardes has shown this every play, whether helping the Wolves to attack or defend. During the Wolves\u2019s first match against Oregon State University, Bardes stepped up and made major plays to keep Western ahead \u2014 especially playing down two players. Bardes is a solid part of the rugby team, making the starting lineup week in and week out \u2014 as well as a very entertaining athlete to watch. Catch Riley Bardes at Men\u2019s Rugby next home game Oct. 26 against Oregon Tech on the turf at 1 p.m.<\/span><\/td>\nReilly Penziol, the starting keeper for Women\u2019s Club Soccer was a standout player in the season opener against University of Oregon Gold team. This was her first game back in the goal after tearing her AC (acromioclavicular) joint, making her play on the field. For a first game back, in general and in goal, she brought her best \u2014\u00a0 saving any opportunity the opponent kicked at her, making great saves and keeping the defense at a shutout. She makes Greene\u2019s list due to her strength and tenacity, only going in to every play at 100%. Come watch and support this goalie at the next home game Nov. 12 against Portland State University on the turf at 4:30 p.m.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Contact the author at howlsports@wou.edu<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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