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Page 22, Whitby Free Press, Wednesday. October6. 1993 w-...... v..... fit goos without saying, don't say it' is available with either a 2.8L 172 hp. 6-cylinder engine or a turbo diesel 1.9 L engine? TOP JUNIOR TRIA THLETE Sigsworth earns award Mike Sigsworth of Whitby bas been named Junior Triathiete of the Year in Ontario for 1993. The honour was one of four awards won by Sigsworth at the recent awards banquet that con- cluded the President's Choice (PC) Series. Sipsworth won both the junior mon s triathlon (swim, run and cycle) and junior inen's duathion (cycle and run) and was second in junior sprint (distances shor- ter than t he Olymnpic triathlon distances). Another Whitby triathiete, Craig Taylor, won the sprint series, was third in junior triath- lon and fourth in duathion. Taylor and Sigsworth com- peted in events acrose Ontario since May in the under-20 age category. The two, now training to earn a spot on the national tearn that will compete in the world cham- pionships in New Zealand in 1994, won several events this Sigsworth won the junior divi- sion of the final event in Nia- gara-on-the-Lake recently. He aise won the Northern Triathlon A Whitby teaxn that bas won two straight Ontario minor Hockey Ass6ciation A charnpionships bas started the season in strong fashion. BeMMMMUMUMMMMMMPizzaMMM Mta vnA Better Pza : ataeven a ~~oM 70MOSADR.EWIB MRsln n adnPaa Haîf Ironnian race in Orillia in Aug st. Detspite illness, Taylor coni- peted in the final duathlon events in Oakville and Niagara- on-the-Lake, finishing fourth and seventh respectively. The teaxn, sponsored by CIMCO, now at the miner bantamn AA. level, defeated Ajax, Pickering and Markham in early league play. The coaching staff of David Thompson and Michael Thorne (tramner is Rob Olenick and manager is George Clay), have assembled a group of boys who will emphasize toughness and exçiting teami play. This year's squad boasts two quality goaltenders in Brent Johnson and Richard Sanders. Both netminders have been consistent between the pipes, and have solidly anchored the club as it develops its new style and personnel. The defence has likewise surprised the coaching staff with its enthusaism and tough physical play. The team bas been averaging approimately 20 midnutes a game in infractions and the penalty-kIlling units have performed admirably. Joining Ryan McCloud, Daniel Bosco and Aaron Bryant from last year's defence rester are newcomers Lars Clay, Joshua Williamns, and Donald Campbell. The forward lines have been working diligently to find a combination Of intensity, tenaacity and skills' development. The lime of Darryl Lewis, Brady Blakely and Derek Power was spectacular in a 7-3 drubbing of ,Ajax. Stephen Mace, Jamie Barnett and centre Justin Collins combined, 'vith. just 27 seconds left in th-e contest, te score a thrillingoa which defeated a pinited Pickering teain 2-1. In the third beague game played at Iroquois Park, the line of Bryan Crilly, Daniel Thorne and Todd Farquharson demonstrated their playmaking sIlls, and scoring prowess by helping to defeat a robust Markham teani by a score of 5-2. The Whitby miner bantames will play in the York-Simcoe leai;ue this season. Knigrhts undefeated Oshawa Blue Knights remained unbeaten in junior field lacrosse witb two more vic- tories over the weekend. Steve Taylor of Oshawa and John Grant of Peterborough each scored five goals in a 21-4 win over St. Catharines Despite a smaller lineup, Osh- awa then defeated Burlingten 19-5. Scott MacDoneil and Shaydon Santos, teammates of Taylor on the Whitby Warriors junior A box larrosse teani, each soered two goals wbile Taylor had three. PAULA WOODS was one of 40 Civic rec centre employees participating in a 24-hour Swim for MS fundraiser wh ich began at noon Friday. Organizers won't know how much was raised through the event until Oct. 14, the deadline for collecting pledges. Photo by Mark Reesor. Whltby Free Press Underli s capture leagne, Cup ti*ties Whitby Iroquois Soccer Club teanis won two divisions in the Durham Girls Soccer League. In the 17-team under-13 divi- sion, Whitby teams were first, second, third, sixth and 14tb. Only two ponts separated the first- and third-place teams. Whitby Optimists and Hardi- man, Mount Insurance were tied for first with 28p oints each, but Optimists won tbo title, baving more victories. On Cup Day beld recently, Highland Van and Storage won the under-13 cbampionsbip witb a 3-1 win over Ajax Famnily Trust. Rianna Coleman, Lyndsey Smith and Michelle ]Belanger scored for Highland Van and Storage who defeated Hardiman, Mount 1-0 in the semi-final, Smith getting the only goal. 7he Brooklin-Whitby miner bantani AAA team began the season withi a very solid performance by winning the Aýjax-Pickering AAA tournament over the Sept. 17 weekend. 'Their last cbampionship goes bock to two years ago. It was a real teain effort and Fn proud of these guys," says coach Brian Holmes. On Monday, Sept. 27, the teani defeated Ajax 8-2 in their season opener. With only two lines of players Saturday evening against York-Simcoe, Cory Hass opened the score at 14:20 te give a Whiitby a 1-0 lead. York-Simnco tied the score at the end of the first period. Justin St. Onge scored at 10:.24 of the In the 17-teani under-li divi- sien, Whitby Optimists won the lague championship with Boo- mers also of Whitby, second. Whitby teams were also fourtb, sixth, lOth and llth. On Cup Day, Optimists defea- ted Pickering J.E. Hanna 3-0 in the final. Rachel Stewart scored aIl the goals. Optimists had earlier defeated Whitby Kinsmen 4-3 in the semi- final. Robyn Foster scored two geais, Stewart and Stephanie Ch ap man had one eac for Optimists. lauren Allison, Lindsay Free- man and Hayley Taylor scored for Kinsmen. In tbe under-15 division, Ajax Dickson Printing won both the beague title and Cup titie. Picker- ing Pro-Motion won the under-17 division in Cup play. second period te give Whitby a one-goal lead but York-Simcoe tie the score again at 4:20. In middle of the third period, Dan Cloffi scored at 7:56 te give the teazn a boost but shortly after York-Simcoe scored twice to, defeat Whitby. On Sunday, Oct. 3, Derek Suddons and Simon Giguere each scored to boost the team froni a 2-0 deficit and Bon Death provided the team with a one-goal lead. at 6:49 on the second period. Quinte came back te, tie the score in the second period. At 14:19 of the third, Death pvided Whîtby with a 4-3 lead bt sbortly after, Quinte came bock with two short banded goals and one empty net te defeat Whitby 6-4. ChamLJpions begin new season with 3 straight wins ......t.......w..n to.a .en......... 0 ................. Imm .:eue ..............