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By Curtis Withers The 1993 Toronto Rugby Union season is about to begin, and the North Halton Highlanders are ready to take on the competition. The league is divided into four divisions, with the first division containing strong teams and the fourth division containing weaker teams. North Halton has a men’s team in the.second and fourth divi- sions. According to club president Grant Campbell, the teams are already in good physical shape. “Two practices a week won’t keep you in shape,” Campbell says. “You have to do fitness on your own, like either weight train- ing or running or cycling and it seems like most players have done that.” Judging by the team’s pre-season results, the squad is ready for action. Even though the Highlanders’ pre-season record was 1-2, one of the losses was a close 7-0 defeat at the hands of pilagre one oo the best teams in the first The ambled Highlanders team, with players from the second and fourth division, also defeated the first division Toronto Lions 17-14. To play well against teams of a higher calibre should be an indica- tor ea sve scsi season for the “I nr 2 as far as the first team goes, we’re going to have a win- ning season,” says Highland play- er-coach Bob Ford-King. ‘The team moved up a division this year, so it’s going to be stiffer competition. However, I think we’re going to do a lot better than a lot of the guys think we will.” North Halton also has a full- fledged women’s team. Campbell says inexperience will be a hurdle in the women’s inaugural season. Rugby Rebels end season °. By Curtis Withers The Georgetown District High School Rebels outhit, outplayed and outworked the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders in the final game of. the Rebels rugby season Thursday — and still lost. The Rebels finish the season with no wins and six losses after a heartbreaking 8-5 loss against the Raiders. Prior to this game, the Raiders were also winless. Luck was definitely not on the Rebels’ side in this game. With the score tied at five late in the first half, the Rebels were awarded two penalty kicks. Unfortunately, they were diffi- cult kicks, and fullback Christian Hybbinette narrowly missed both opportunities, with one kick bouncing just wide off the left ost. post. “Ability-wise, we were the bet- ter team”, aid Rebel captain, Kevin Withers. “We just had a lot of tough breaks. ans and Jones shine By Audrey Jans The Canadian National Squash Championships were held April 28-May 1, in Kamloops, B.C. _Melanie Jans of Georgetown improved her national standing by one to capture the number two position among Canadian women. Melanie cruised through to the final by losing just one game to her opponents. However, then she had to face Heather Wallace, currently the world’s sixth ranked squash player and, full-time professional. Although humbled 0-3 in the final, Melanie was happy with her result and looks forward to improving her game. Eleven-year-old Andrew Jones traveled to Calgary to compete in the National Junior Squash Ic ove to see Toronto-- pe One: they are pat of the NHL’s ori ‘ix teams and with this bei enh year of the NHL, em for afternoon games. After all, it is called Hockey Night in Canada, not an afternoon with Ron and Don. I’d better not get too far ahead as the Los Angeles Kings and New York Islanders still have something to say about who goes to the final, but I can dream, can’t I Still on hockey, the pools and sports bettors must be in a state of Championships, under-12 age cate- gory, held May 5-9. Andrew was seeded sixth in the 27-person draw, which turned out to.be an unfortu- nate placement because he met his nemesis Chris Hanaberry in the quarter-finals. Hanaberry prevailed again, as he had in the Ontario provincials, and the loss dropped Andrew to the consolation round. Andrew then shone throughout the rest of the tournament by defeating all three of his oppo- nents. In winning the Consolation Final 3-1 against David Yik, of Vancouver, Andrew surpassed his seeding and achieved a number five national ranking. Although the Rebels looked like they dominated the match, the Raiders deserve credit for coming away with the victory, “They were really pushing with a lot of heart,” Rebel flanker-Grant Ellis said of the opposing teat s work ethic. Although the score indicated an exciting, hard-fought game, good officiating added as much to the game as good play. Cheap shots were at a minimum and stopages in play were at a tolerable level. Despite a disappointing season, the Rebels maintained a healthy attitude through all six games. Coach Grant Campbell said the team’s good disposition will serve as a foundation for next season. “This is the loosest team I’ve ever seen in my entire, life. They’ve gone 0-6 and they’re still happy. They have good morale for some reason and ae get alone well.” The Rebels will Fach welcome the addition of Nick Daniels to the coaching ranks next season. Daniels, currently the coach of the highly successful White Oaks Wildcats, will join GDHS in a teaching and coaching capacity. With a revamped coaching staff and returning players with experi- ence under their belts, the Rebels rugby squad will have more to look forward to next season. ‘Saturday night ie Georgetown eague held its awards dinner and dance and although many were glued to the portable TV’s brought by true hockey fans, a good time was had by all. Hats off to the league exec- yb well done. 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