Spring 2009 - Issue 5

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Sports: March 9, 2009

Tensions Boil Over in Heated Contest

Courtney Lorusso, Copy Editor

Tensions were high as the Chaminade Silverswords took on nationally ranked No. 3 BYU-Hawaii Seasiders for the third time this season. The Cannon Center on the campus of BYU-Hawaii was packed with 2,234 fans that were not disappointed, as the Silverswords fell to the Seasiders in an action-packed game, 109-104.

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No Baseball Team for CUH

Angel Orozco, Staff Writer

Athletic Director Bill Villa has put the rumor to rest: There will not be a men’s baseball team at Chaminade University of Honolulu. “I have no idea where the rumor of us starting a baseball team began. I am open to the idea, but as of this moment I do not see it as a possibility in the near future,” said Villa. There are plenty of factors that contribute to this decision.

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Selecting Teams for March Madness

Dwight Narruhn, Staff Writer

Let the madness begin! In one week, on March 15, Selection Sunday will come. Sixty-five hopeful teams will be selected to play for the NCAA Division I championship. This year’s Final Four will be held in Detroit. This season in Men’s NCAA Division I basketball, five teams held the number one spot. Currently, No. 1 Connecticut has regained the spot due to the No. 3 Pittsburgh loss to Providence last week.

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Basketball Season Comes To An End

Arielle Salvador, Sports Editor

Men’s basketball wraps up their season with a record of 15-12 on the year, and 7-5 in the Pacific West Conference. They finished 4th in conference, which was not enough to get them into the post season.

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Aloha Seniors

Arielle Salvador, Sports Editor
Anatol v. Zitzewitz, Staff Writer

The Lady Swords ended their season with a loss to UH-Hilo. With a final score of 86-67, the Lady Swords were able to keep it close and concluded the seasons with an exciting game.

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