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CROSS-COUNTRY
Coach Ralph Muoio stares into the sunset dreaming of his runners crossing the finish line. The team had promise entering this year. Three outstanding seniors were to return from last year. However, record-breaking Andy Ad­ ams was struck down by mononucleosis and, thus, was forced to turn to the scholarly life. Jeff Stern and Eric Eckert became the "Run­ ners without a Team.” When the two lost their competitive season, they lost their competi­ tive edge. First went the limbs> next went the lungsj finally, the shorts and running shoes themselves became decrepit. Thus, these col- leg-bound seniors lost their concentration,
their desire, and the Goblin Gallop.
Coach Muoio can dream only of former glory as he gazes over his clipboard. While everyth­ ing recedes into the past, he ponders a dis­
heartening future —