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The loss was a minor setback, as the Rangers rebounded to pound Barrie 8â€"1 and Halton Hills 9â€"2 Nov. 26th and 28th respectively. Versus Barrie, the scoring was done by Steven Donnelly (2), Richard Meloche, Greg Whetstone, Josh Smyth, Sean Lavelle, Ryan Donnelly and Adam Kalata. (Steven) Donnelly and Smyth also had a hat trick each against Halton Hills. Nico Gill, Whetstone and Michael Swinton also scored against Halton Hills. Smyth had a total of four assists, while (Steven) Donnelly had two. Also assisting were: David Nugent (3), Meloche (2), Kalata (3), Gill, Lavelle (2), Nugent (2), Alfred Lee, (Ryan) Donnelly, Scot Russell and Colin Risi. NOVICE "AAA": Pennzoil Rangers downed Brampton 3â€"2 and Barrie 3â€"0 Nov. 17th and 21st respectively. Daren Hockaday, David Nabeta and Adam Ressner led the attack versus Brampton. Nabeta, Dwayne Steele, Matthew Mclsaac and Michael Kozak had helpers. Versus Barrie, Derek Dalziel (1G,1A), Ressner (1G,1A) and Hockaday provided the offence, along with McIssac, Ressner and Jordon Kaitting. BANTAM "AAA": Hopedale Mall Rangers made the best of a brutal schedule which had the team playing four games in four nights last week. MINOR NOVICE "AAA": The Rangers have put together an impressive 18â€"2â€"0 record, with both of its losses at the hands of Brantford this year. The team was shut out by Brantford 2â€"0 Nov. 24th The team was victorious playâ€" ing at home in the first three games out of the four and managed to squeak out a tie versus Stoney Creek on the road in the fourth contest. The team‘s record now stands at 12â€"3â€"4. Nov. 26th Oakville downed Guelph 6â€"1. Brad Moyer (2), Chris Betts (2), Jamie Trull and Adam Richards scored. Richards (3), Steve McGibbon (2), Andrew Smith and Mike Muldoon(2) assistâ€" The next night Oakville defeatâ€" ed Chinguacousy 4â€"3. Jeff Wells, RJ. Carr, Betts and Muldoon scorâ€" ing and assists going to Richards (2), McGibbon (2), Wells and Muldoon. The team edged Brantford 2â€"1 in their third game in as many nights, Wells and McGibbon providing the offence, along with Trull, Moyer, Richards and Muldoon. The team tied Stoney Creek 4â€"4 to earn seven out of a possible eight points in the four contests. " SPORTS (Good players make an impression on and off the court l ast few seconds are counting down...5...4...3...2...up goes the shot...1...buzzzzzz â€" hold on to your seats â€" shot is in the air...it‘s going, it‘s going, IT‘S A SWISH FOLKS. Absolutely no rim!!! They‘ve won the championship game â€" by a single point. The shooter‘s a "hero‘"!!! I am certain that this is the ultimate dream play of almost every basketball player; to be THE ONE to take that last crucial shot to win the game. It‘s a great honor and privilege to fulfill such a role. Those players who get this opportunity are typically known as "The Starters" or part of "The Starting Five", who normally log in innumerable minutes on the court and never seem to get tired! Sometimes, you even wish that you were that goooood...right?? Well, "good" players can always get better. Just look at the N.B.A. players who must continue to practice. They are about the best you can get and they still practice. Good players become great players through practice, practice, and more practice. However, in addition to their own dedication, they most often SupEer Senionrs CURLING Howard Dennis, of Oakville, was one of many overâ€"60 curlers who took part in the firstâ€"ever Oakville Seniors Super Spiel at the Oakville Curling Club Dec. 1stâ€"3rd. The threeâ€"day event, sponsored by the Financial Concept Group, featured 28 men‘s rinks from southwestern Ontario, six of which hailed from Oakville. At stake was the FCG trophy as well as $2,000 worth of prizes. (Photo by Peter McCusker) have others to also thank for their sucâ€" Take for example, the teammate who is known as the Defensive Specialist. ‘The one who doesn‘t necessarily play a lot, but can stop anyone. Imagine comâ€" ing face to face with him. You spin, fake a step, and put it through the legs, he‘s on you; you fake the pass, go around the back, and he‘s right there. You‘ve met your match. What about the hard workâ€" ing, always running, never stopping teammates, who forever keep you on your toes, sharp for the games? They help you keep focused and work hard or you sometimes find yourself being taken to the hoop a little too often, right? The rewards of such team interacâ€" tion eventually come. Sometimes, it is so easy for good players to have a "I‘mâ€" soâ€"goodâ€"Iâ€"don‘tâ€"needâ€"anyoneâ€"don‘tâ€" ©1993 McDonald‘s Restaurants of Canada Limited needâ€"toâ€"practiceâ€"andâ€"don‘tâ€"wantâ€"toâ€" helpâ€"you" attitude, but if they‘d stop and think about it, they would rememâ€" ber the other players, who were perhaps in their shadow, but were constantly there nonetheless, helping them along the way. This reminds me of my own early formative years as a basketball player. In Grade 9, I had stiltâ€"like legs, big "first day with the new feet" feet, large overâ€" sized hands, and an incredible wing span. I was tall for my age; the ultimate dweeb. Naturally, my gym teacher/basâ€" ketball coach, recruited me for the basâ€" ketball team. I had absolutely nothing to lose, didn‘t have much else going for me, so I came out for practices. When the coach saw just how much of a horror I was on the court, she asked two other players to help me learn the game. They unselfishly came early and stayed late after practice, to teach me the game â€" from scratch. Those two women were invaluable to me and I credit them for my growth. They were two of the best players on the team, but they showed their concern for me as a teammate, and for the team as a SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1993 _ Page 21 Give McDonald‘s® (Gift Certificates This Year And Help Children In Need. All players especially good players must remember to support and encourâ€" age their teammates, just as they expect their teammates to support and encourâ€" age them. Encouragement could come in the form of a pat on the back for a great practice, a good shot, some excelâ€" lent defense, or simply loud cheering. These actions make a good team, a great team â€" good players â€" great players. One of the most aweâ€"inspiring moments, in my opinion, is the great, humble athlete. Everyone knows theyâ€" can play, but they never forgets to include the team‘s effort in whatever success they may have. It is true good players can make a big difference on the court, but they can also put an indelible stamp on the lives of their teammates and coaches. That in my mind is a real hero. Carol Hamilton Goodale is a former Canadian National and Olympic Basketball Team Member, and nationalâ€" ly certified coach. She is also Director of Home Court Basketball â€" an organiâ€" zation dedicated to the development of basketball, here in Oakville. "We would have won save for some defensive lapses," said general manager Murray Walker. "Almost all the goals (Burlington) scored were on (Oakville‘s) defensive errors. We‘re having a problem getting out of our zone." The Oakville Blades blew a golden opportunity by allowing,. the Burlington Cougars to salvage a 5â€"5 tie with just 48 seconds left in overâ€" time at Oakville Arena Tuesday night. The team‘s record now stands at 12â€"9â€" The Blades had fought back from a twoâ€"goal deficit in the first period and a oneâ€"goal deficit in the second period to take a 4â€"3 lead in the third. But Burlington tied the game in the third period sending the game into overtime. As it turns out, the Cougars are the only team the Blades haven‘t beaten in the OHA provincial junior A West Division. Jason Slaney‘s second goal of the night gave Oakville the lead, but a defensive miscue with time running out allowed a Burlington goal, killing all chances of a third straight win by the Blades. The win would have been the first time this season the Blades have beatâ€" en the firstâ€"place Cougars. Blades blow lead to Cougars CARFIND MAKES IT EASY A VEHICLE COMPUTER WEEKLY PUBLICATION