Periscope

Issue date: 2/6/09 Section: Sports

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Now at the half way point in their season, the Lady Hawks are looking to bounce back into the top spot in the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC).

In the SSAC pre-season polls, Shorter was predicted to finish the season at fourth in the conference behind the likes of Lee, Emmanuel and Berry.

At the beginning of conference play, the Lady Hawks were on top only to see their success begin to slip away just as fast as they got it.

After a six-game winning streak the Lady Hawks saw themselves fall from first to second after a devasting loss to Berry College.

"These past three games we have been really tired and not really playing as a team," said freshman Troyanna Vickers.

After coming out of a three game losing streak, the Lady Hawks are still excited about their chances at winning the conference.

"Working a bit harder, playing faster but under control and making better decisions is what we have been working on to get back to the top of the list," said junior Tamara Weatherby.

With only nine conference games left, the Lady Hawks still have a chance to win a ring.

Recorded as of Tuesday, Feb. 3, Lee leads the conference with a record of 10-2 and Shorter tied with Auburn-Montgomery at 8-4, the Lady Hawks still have a lot to play for.

These records are subject to change based on the Auburn-Montgomery versus Lee game on Feb. 5.
"If we play better, there is no doubt in my mind that we will win conference," said Vickers.

The Lady Hawks credit all of their success to hard-work to every individual putting it all on the line for the team.

"There isn't just one stand out player on the team; they all play a significant part and it's working out in their best interest," added freshman Kierra Haggins.

The Lady Hawks are using other Shorter teams as motivation to help them win conference.

"The football team, volleyball, men's track, and cross country all have won conference in the past year, we just feel like it's our turn to do the same," said Vickers.

Although the Lady Hawks try to take it one game at a time, it is hard not to look ahead and predict some games that can get them back in the top spot.

"I'm ready to play Lee and Berry again; Lee so we can prove that it was not luck, and Berry because we didn't play very well against them last time," added Vickers.

Just by their record as of now, the Lady Hawks should finish the season much better than they did last year.

At the half way point of this season, the Lady Hawks have managed to achieve an overall record of 13-9 (8-4). Last year, the Lady Hawks finished the season 20-11 (13-7).

"Our goal after last season was to come back and finish better this season and win conference, that's what drives us every day whether at a game or at practice," said sophomore Jasmine Stewart.

The Lady Hawks, who are (5-3) in home games, go up against Southern Polytechnic on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m.

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