By Stuart London
The Intelligencer

Better late then never for Archbishop Wood seniors Erin Lynn and Kristen Pollock.

Vikings coach Charlie Stilwell expected to have just one senior on his team this year, Jacqueline Morley, but, when practice began, Lynn and Pollock showed up.

At this time last year, Lynn was on the varsity basketball team, and in the fall played soccer. Pollock was strictly a volleyball player and did not have a winter sport.

"People look at our roster and see we have three seniors, but two of them are brand new," said Stilwell. "I think Erin is going to play soccer (in college) and wanted to do this to keep in shape.

"It's surprising how many juniors and seniors come out for the team for the first time. I'm like 'Where have you been?' I'd love to have worked with Erin for four years."

Both Lynn and Pollock helped the Vikings in its 87-83 win over St. Hubert on Thursday. The victory pretty much assured Wood of third place in the Philadelphia Catholic League standings, behind Archbishop Ryan and Cardinal O'Hara.

Lynn came in fifth in the 100 butterfly and was part of Wood's 200 freestyle relay team that finished second.

The meet came down to the final event, the 400 freestyle relay. To win it, the Vikings needed its "A" team to come in first and its "B" team to beat the Bambies' "B" team and come in at least third.

Wood's "A" won the relay and, with Pollock swimming the second leg, the "B" team finished 0.85 seconds ahead of its St. Hubert counterpart to seal the meet victory.

Stuart London is a staff writer for The Intelligencer. He can be reached at (215) 345-3070 or slondon@phillyBurbs.com
February 14, 2005 6:14 AM