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< 8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, November 13,1991 Outstanding Athlete Receives Durham College Scholarship by Brad Kelly When Lisa McLeod looks back on her days at Durham College, her memories will be highlighted by the first two months of her initial year. The Bowmanville resident has packed a career of highlights highlights into her first eight weeks at the school. It certainly can't get any better for her. Last Tuesday, at a special media luncheon, McLeod was one of 18 recipients of a $500 per year athletic scholarship. scholarship. The announcement came only two weeks after she was a member of the gold medal softball team at the OCAA championships that were held at Durham. Indeed, it has been a start to her college career that she will fondly remember for years to come. McLeod received the scholarship because of her participation on the softball team. But, once the gloves and bats were put away and the season concluded, she moved indoors to play forward forward for the Lady Lords basketball basketball team. It certainly doesn't leave the 20-year-old with a lot of spare time. "It's tight," she said, when she described how she juggles her studies and plays varsity sports at the collegiate level. "I don't have a lot of time at all. The workload is a lot more than I expected." It lakes a special person to do what McLeod and the 17 other recipients of the scholarships scholarships are doing. Maintaining Maintaining good grades is difficult enough without having your spare time consumed with sports. But that's what makes these athletes special. Discipline Discipline is the key. "You have to be able to sit down and do your work or you get behind," said the graduate of Courlicc Secondary Secondary School. "It's hard to come to school every day and go to class, then go to basketball and know that you have things due or a test coming up. It never stops. "You really have to be prepared for that if you're going going to play sports." The scholarships are awarded by the Durham College College Athletic Department to deserving athletes who meet the criteria. And the criteria isn't solely based on whether the athlete hits for a good average average or never misses a free throw. Students must maintain a 'C' overall academic average to achieve the scholarship. Installments Installments of $250 arc paid to the students in January and April, provided they meet the academic requirements. The scholarship is paid for the duration duration of the student's college career. "The bottom line is: no marks, no sports, no scholarships," scholarships," warned Athletic Director Director Dave Stewart to the students during the luncheon. McLeod anchored the third base position for the Lady Lords during the soft- ball season. Durham outclassed outclassed their league opponents, opponents, finishing the season with a perfect 10-0 record. At the OCAA championships championships held at Durham College on October 18-19, the Lady Lords were the overwhelming overwhelming favourites to take the gold medal. McLeod did her part in the team's opening night 13-8 semi-final win over Conestoga. Conestoga. She was selected as the game's MVP. In the finals against Seneca, Seneca, she got Durham off to a great start. Batting in the leadoff spot, she reached first on a bunt single, and later scored the team's first run. She also scored a run in the sixth inning during a three-run rally, to break open a 4-1 game. Durham eventually eventually won the game, 7-3. Not resting on her laurels, she went directly from the diamond diamond to the hardwood, trading trading baseballs for basketballs. The basketball team, however, however, isn't forecasted to enjoy Continued on Page 9 Perfect Soccer Season 9 • • ••••••>•• V Eagles Skate to 8-6 Win Over Cobourg by Brad Kelly It has taken a while, but the Bowmanville Eagles are starting to resemble the hockey hockey club they arc capable of being. On the strength of a Greg Goode goal with 3:19 remaining remaining in ..Sunday's game, the Eagles managed to break a 6-6 tie. The Eagles managed managed their fourth win of the season, an 8-6 triumph over the Cobourg Cougars. It was the second win in a row for the Eagles, who are in a three-way tie with Little Britain and Uxbridge for third place in the overall standings. Eagles 8 Cobourg 6 For Cobourg, who started the season undefeated in their first seven games, the loss ;;was their third in a row "(pending the outcome of , Monday's game against Lakefield). The Eagles provided a much-improved effort over previous outings at the Recre ation Complex this season. They were able to show some intensity and desire, something something that was lacking in earlier earlier outings. Though they played well, coach Mike Noonan wasn't overly excited about the win. "We're still coughing the puck up way too much and we're making mental mistakes mistakes that are costing us goals," he said. "We're taking taking too many penalties and it's killing us. "It's not the way they can play." Shane Armstrong came up with another stellar performance performance offensively for the Eagles. Eagles. He collected six points, including a pair of goals and four assists. Nick Dennis fired a hat- trick, while Dean Baum- hauer, Rob Real and Goode collected singles. Phone Brad Kelly at 623-3303 Little Brother Corner "Chance never helps those who do not help themselves." ^ Sophocles Big Brothers of Newcastle 623-6646 Brad Robinson, who recently recently re-joined the club after a Jr. B stint with Ajax, chipped in with five assists. Baumhauer also had a pair of assists. Kevin Williams led the Cobourg attack, scoring three times. Brendon Baker, Jody Albert and Chad Murphy all had a goal apiece. Trevor Clapperton collected collected three assists, while Baker had two. The intensity that the Eagles Eagles showed was the key to the game, said Cobourg co coach, Jeff Fox. It was evident evident that the Cougar players weren't pleased with their effort. effort. "They know their capabilities. capabilities. When you're 7-0, you feel pretty good about yourself yourself and then when you go 0- 3, you can be hard on yourself. yourself. "The pressure mounts when you're 7-0, and as soon as you loose one, you loose two. When they face this kind of adversity, sometimes it's hard and they just have to play through it." After taking a 2-0 lead on first period goals by Dennis and Armstrong, the Eagles ran into penalty problems. The Cougars were able to take advantage of the opportunities, opportunities, firing three power play goals in the second period. period. They lied the game at 3-3 on a power play goal by Williams, Williams, his third goal in a row, with just under 10 minutes left in the period. Late goals by Baumhauer and the Cougars' Baker, sent the teams into the third tied at four. OFF TO SECTIONALS -- The Orono Figure Skating Club will be represented by two skaters at the upcoming Sun Life Eastern Ontario Sectional Figure Skating Championships in Nepean beginning tomorrow and running through to Sunday. Tracey Eames will be competing in the Novice Competitive Class, while Melanie Lemieux will be entered in the Juvenile Ladies' category. The championships are the grass roots of all competitive skating in Canada, with approximately 300 skaters from over 54 clubs from all over Eastern Ontario represented. EAGLES' GAMES -- Sunday night's game between Bowmanville and Little Britain will attempt to break the log jam that has developed in the league. Heading into weekend action, Bowmanville, Little Britain and Uxbridge are in a three-way tie for third place. Prior to their game with Little Britain, the Eagles will travel to Lakefield for a Friday night encounter. Sunday's game at the Recreation Complex will get under way at the usual time, 7:30 p.m. MVP -- Bowmanville's Traci Hanc led the Lady Lords basketball team to a win in the consolation final of the Big 4 Classic tournament at Durham College over the weekend. Hanc poured in 23 points in a 63-39 win over Fleming, and was selected as the game's MVP. You might recall that Hanc was one of three players from the area who was on the Lady Lords' OCAA championship softball team. WHO TURNED THE LIGHTS OUT? -- An arena operator at the Recreation Complex jokingly suggested we needed a shave. He was told that we would shave when they repaired a light that had burnt out over the ice surface. But, by the time they got around to fixing it, we joked, the beard may have taken on the appearance of the kind of beard worn by one of ; the members of ZZ Top. Well, we returned to the Recreation ' Complex on Sunday night, two weeks after our initial conversation, and discovered the light remains burnt out. And, to make matters worse, another one in the same end isn't working. We didn't make any promises on the second light. ALL-STAR -- Clarke High School graduate, Jim Beam, was , selected as a tournament all-star at the Sheridan College Early Bear volleyball tournament over.the weekend. Beam, who is a member of the Durham College varsity team, helped the Lords reach the championship game where they were defeated by the host team from Sheridan in four sets. The Durham team is coached by another Clarke graduate, Dan Wagar. TRIVIA -- What was the first team from the 1967 NHL expansion to win a Stanley Cup? ANSWER -- Philadelphia Flyers i, - <: ; One more step and I'll....is probably what Eagles' goaltender Chris Massey was whispering to Brendon Baker of the Cobourg Cougars during Jr. C action on Sunday night. The Eagles won their second game in a row, an 8-6 triumph over the visiting Cougars. Good Results for Skaters The season has barely begun begun and our seniors and intermediates intermediates arc preparing for test dates and competitions. Our club was well represented at the Cobourg Skate Competition Competition on November 2-3. Three of the OFSC skaters placed in the competition. Adam Colville placed first in elements and first in freesk- ate in Novice Men's. Michelle Moffat placed first in elements and fourth in frccskatc in Beginners. Beginners. Melissa Colville received received a Bronze medal in her flight for Pre-novice Competitive. Competitive. Congratulations for a job well done! Two of our skaters will be competing in the Eastern Ontario Ontario Sectionals at Nepean from November 14-17. Tracey Eames will be competing in the Novice Competitive Class and Melanie Lemieux in the Juvenile Ladies' Class. Good luck! The OFSC would like to congratulate Tracey Eames on her success at the Kingston Limber-up Competition on October October 19 where she placed second second in the Ladies' Novice Long Program and fourth in the short program. Our younger skaters have been working hard this past few weeks. We have six skal- The Eagles became the opportunists opportunists in the third period, cashing in on a pair of power ; play goals by Real and Dennis. Dennis. Dennis' goal tied the game at six apiece. Robinson then picked up a loose puck high in the slot, and fired a wrist shot that got behind Cobourg goalie Jason Riehl. The puck careened off the goalpost onto the stick of Goode, who fired a shot into the empty net. Dennis added an insurance marker with 47 seconds left with Riehl pulled in favour of an extra attacker. There were many stars for the Eagles on the night, evi- ' dence of the team effort they displayed. Chris Massey, Tony Van Hoof, Dennis, Armstrong and Baumhauer all drew praise from Noonan. 7 "It's going a little better .now," said Noonan of his Team's play. "We seem to be •■'feeling and th'e kids àrë' sticking sticking together. "We got down a goal in the third, and they showed they still have that killer instinct instinct because they wanted to comeback." Little Britain will make their first visit to Bowmanville Bowmanville on Sunday evening. THE SCOOP -- Ryan Searway and Jeff Rohr were scratched from the Eagles' lineup...Three stars were Armstrong, Williams and Robinson...Cobourg had a disallowed goal in the third period. The goal was waved off after entering the net from a high stick...Cougar players went home thirsty. Disappointed Disappointed in their play, the complimentary case of Coke following the game found its way out into the hallway via a slapshot from one of the coaches. Two-sport athlete, Lisa McLeod, was selected as one of 18 athletic scholarship recipients at Durham College during a luncheon last week. Lisa was 'an integral part of the OCAA women's softball championship team, and is now a forward on the varsity basketball team. The 20-year-old Bowmanville resident is â graduate of Courtice Secondary School. Harrier Team Receives Certificates The harrier team from Vincent Massey was presented certificates at an assembly assembly at the school on Friday morning, for their accomplishments this yean The team includes, front row, (1-r), Daniel Dubeau, Donnie Gee, David Griffin] Melissa Melissa Sheehan, Anthony Middleton. Middle row, (1-r), Emily Muir, Sheri Brooks, Chrissie Hansen, Kelly Potter. Back row, (1-r), Krista Stewart, Jillian MacLean, Ian Ball, Greg Patterson, Jamie Potter, Kelly Ogilvie. I ers who passed badges. Their progress is interesting to watch, Congratulations to the following skaters for passing: Elementary - Nicole Mar- rct, Rebecca Delorme, Katie Tinkler Novice II - Erin McGlynn Basic - Amanda Morris, Julie Peacock The winners of the OFSC draw on October 19: 1st prize of a radio cassette disc player - Sally Rhode, Cobourg Cobourg 2nd prize of a cordless phone - Scott Rise Seller's prizes - D, Dewell and Justin Carunna. On the Deductible of most Insurance Windshield Claims Offer expires November 22nd ,1991 Auto G lo// * FAST FREE MOBILE SERVICE * FREE PICK UP AND DELIVERY " W V Ul I "TV/ 19 Silver St. (Across from Canadian Tires) Bowmanville