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PAGE f-PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY. MAY 8,1M1 Gals Win Sixth Straight Wednesday was one of (hose days for Ed Goodwin, a day when the Crystal Lake South softball coach might have been better off by staying bed. Goodwin saw his team allow eight passed balls, including five in a four-run first inning, as the Gators bowed to McHenry 8-1. It was McHenry's sixth win in a row and gave the Warriors undisputed possession of second place in the Fox Valley Conference. Another skein was kept in tact during the game. McHenry's hottest hitter. Sue Dixon, extended her hitting streak to 15 games. Dixon has at least one hit in each game McHenry has played this season McHenry coach Mary Osterman was hard-pressed to explain South's fielding woes. But she wasn't complaining, either. "It was just a terrible day for them." said Osterman, who is battling a case of the flu. "It seemed like every pitch they threw went to the backstop. And we took advantage of it because we had so many runners on base." The Warriors scored early and often, putting the Gators in an early hole before coasting to the win. A walk, a single by Dixon and an error loaded the bases for McHenry in the first. Sue Haddick, the winning pitcher for the Warriors, singled in a run and followed the preceding runners around the bases on passed balls Joan Stelmack reached on a walk, stole second, took third on - what else? - a passed ball and scored on a fielder's choice to round out the big inning. In the fourth. Lori Knaack walked and eventually scored on a single by Karen Karpavicius. McHenry's seventh run tallied in the fifth when Stelmack walked and later scored. West's single. a walk and Stelmack's grounder rounded out the scoring for the Warriors. While the Gators had more than their share of troubles in the field, they had an even better headache at the plate. Haddock pit^hed^another superb ^me iaHowing just two hits jjw^^alking only three ^(x^fcuigk. out a dozen J^rcorrtflrefVjSouth's pitchef'allowed li walks and struck out y»nly four The localsNcompleted the regular seasoh- schedule Thursday at Woodstock. McHenry has been seeded second in the IHSA regional and will play at home on Thursday, May 21. The winner of the Jacobs-Marian Central game will be the opponent. "I think we're going to have an excellent chance in the tournament," said Osterman. "I predict that we'll meet Cary-Grove in the regional final." If the Warriors win the regional, it will mark* the second consecutive trip to the sectional round. Marian and Jacobs play May 16 After the semi-final at McHenry. the semifinals and finals will be hosted by Johnsburg on May 23 and 26 w I Cary Grove •• 8 1 McHenry • 7 3 Crystal Lake South 7 3 Dundee 6 4 Jacobs 4 6 Woodstock 3 6 Crown " 3 6 Crystal Lake Central 0 9 Pitchers Have Wilson Up In Arms One of these days, McHenry baseball coach Brian Wilson is going to develop a Rodney Dangeiifield act. You know, the old "I tell ya, I don't get no respect." The Warriors, who have struggled all season, had the misfortune of facing two of the Fox Valley Conference's leading pitchers on con­ secutive days this week. The results were predictable. Crystal Lake South defeated the Warriors 6-2 on Monday and Crown whipped McHenry 6-0. The locals faced Dan Gallagher, a lefty with a microscopic earned run average, in the first game this week. Jim Dorgan pitched for Crown and casually threw a no- hitter at the Warriors on Tuesday Such a development might make a weaker man crumble, but Wilson is trying to stay cheerful in this, his first season at the helm. "There's not much you can do when you face a guy like Dorgan," he said. The rookie coach was asked to compare the two pitchers, and gave his vote to Crown's outstanding right­ hander "Based on what I saw Tuesday, I think Dorgan is a better thrower than Gallagher," Wilson opined The Warriors at least had the satisfaction of scoring off Gallagher. McHenry's run in the third frame was the first earned run off the ace southpaw in 40 innings. Plaindealer On The Sideline With Dick Rabbitt Congratulations are really in order to coach Dan Bo land and assistants Earl Kyle and Joe Schlender for the excellent job they have done this season with the Warrior track team. For the first time in the history of the school the team wait undefeated during the season in dual meets. This is quite an accomplishment when you think about the weatner conditions wis spring and the lack of injuries thanks to retiring trainer Earle Cooper, who kept the team hale and hearty throughout the season. And I think we can say 'Lady Luck' was with the Warriors during some meets as the points piled up in event after event during the season. Let's not forget the members of the squad: the speedstars-Akins, Ritthaler, D'Angelo, Schaeffer and Rudman; the hurdlers-Peterson and Schmidt; the field event people-Quinlan, Haley, Crittenden, Schiller, Freund, Connor and Adams; the underclass distance men-Wright. Koleno, Cepulis and Carby; and Caron and Wynveen who filled the relay teams when needed. The big event of course was last Monday when the Warriors traveled to Woodstock to take on the Streaks. Both undefeated, the teams have met several times the past season in various relays around the area. The Warriors have been pointing toward this meet throughout the season, and the gentle Irishman had them ready on Monday. Not only did they finish the season 12-0, but dealt the Streaks their first dual loss in several years. Tonight these teams clash again in the Fox Valley meet at Jacobs. The meet gets under way at 3 p.m. It will be a wide open meet, and any one of five teams could emerge the winner, including the Warriors. Let's hope they have one more good meet in their bones and bring home the big r. They have the best wishes of all Warrior fans, baseball season is drawing to a close, and the Crystal Lake Gators of Jim Beck have already clinched at least a tie for the crown. They are presently 11-0 for the season in the Fox Valley with three games to go. The Warriors are back in the pack, Dut have shown improvement the past several games. The girls' softball team is still in contention, but someone has to knock off Cary Grove. Their only loss was to the Warriors earlier, but they don't meet again. The two teams split an early-season doubleheader. Pat Wirtz's sophomores are undefeated in league play as of this writing. A special reminder to you Warrior athletes: don'tforget to give Mom a big hug on Sunday for all the late meals and agony you put her through the past year. And to all yi DAY. you Warrior mothers A HAPPY MOTHER'S Gallagher left the game in the third inning when he developed tightness in his left shoulder "He wasn't really throwing that well," Wilson said "It was raining and I'm sure they didn't want to take a chance on his arm The kid that replaced him did a pretty good job." Jim Goodwin was that man. and he stopped the Warriors on just three hits the rest of the way. McHenry scored an unearned run in the second when Jeff McNish got the first of his three hits, a single. He advanced on a wild pitch and two groun­ ders. After the Gators took a 2-1 lead, the Warriors tied the score in the third. Dave Smith walked and stole two bases before McNish hit a two-out double. That was the last gasp for McHenry. Joe Bauml, Smith and Bob Bryniarski had one hit each, but the Warriors could not score. Goodwin, Scott Hirschey and Ed Knthera delivered key hits to put the game out of reach. The Warriors never really stood a chance against Dorgan, who once tied a national record by striking out all 18 batters he faced in a Little League game. He fanned only eight on Tuesday, but had the Warriors beating the ball into the ground repeatedly. "He has a real good fork- ball that he uses for his strikeout pitch." Wilson related. "When you don't see a forkball all season, it can be very effective." A forkball is a fastball that sinks rapidly. Add such a pitch to a good live fastball and curve, and trouble is nbt far behind. "The only thing close to a hit was a blooper Smith hit. It dropped between the shortstop and an outfielder and went for an error," Wilson reported. Smith, Matt Mroz, Long and Scott Dillon all pitched for McHenry. Several regular moundsmen have developed sore arms, for­ cing Wilson to use whoever is healthy. Fortunately for Wilson's sanity, it is doubtful the Warriors will see such pit­ ching again this season. Regular-season play con­ cludes Monday at Dundee. Game time is 4:30 p.m. FOX VALLEY STANDINGS w I Crystal Lake South 11 0 Crystal Lake Central * 6 Dundee 6 Crown 5 Woodstock 5 3 5 4 6 3 Mcllenrv Jacobs * 2 8* Cary Grove 3 8 • Indicates one tie game Soccer Clinic Saturday An introductor at A. P. Freund I the City of McHenry Department The soccer clinic is for area boys and girls who have had little or no experience in the game of soccer. Instruction will be given on rules and fundamentals of the game. This is a participation clinic and those attending should wear the appropriate clothing. the program is set for age groups at the following times: 9- 10, age 7-8; 10-11, age 9-10; 11-12, age 11-12. This is a free clinic. All participants should report on time. Registration 'for the Summer Soccer program beg ire Saturday, May 16. Kids interested in playing soccer this summer will find this fin excellent opportunity to learn the basics of the game. For further information, call the Department of Parks and Recreation at 344-3300. Hawk Thinclad Sets Mark Jay Jackson set a pair of Johnsburg school records last weekend, but the Skyhawks did not fare as well as a team in the Lisle Invitational boys' track meet The Skyhawks finished last in the 22-team class 'B' field with 'two points. .Johnsburg coach Bob Texidor wasn't fazed by the finish, because of the number of teams involved and the youth of his team "The place was a zoo," Texidor said "There were 20 class 'A' teams along with all of the teams in our class. But it was a good experience for us. especially because we have such a young squad." Jackson set a new record in the 3.200 meter run. covering the distance in 10:15.1. The other mark came in the 1,600 meters. which he ran in 4:48 He did not place in the 1,600 but took sixth in the longer event. Johnsburg's other point was provided by John Payne, a sixth-place finish in the pole vault. The 1,600 meter relay team knocked almost five full seconds off its previous best, but did not earn a place. The Skyhawks placed third in a triangular with St. Edward's and Benet Academy. Pat Schif- ferdecker earned John­ sburg's points by placing fourth~in the 440 run yard and the discus and by taking third in the shot put. Johnsburg's junior varsity beat St Edward's but lost to Benet Jim Hoppled the way by winning the 100 yard dash and by placing second in the 220. SWEET-SWINGING SUE • This single off the bat of McHenry softball player Sue Dixon extended her hitting streak to 15 games and improved her season hatting average to .S3*. Dixon got the base hit in Tuesday's 8-1 Warrior win over Crystal Lake South. In 11 conference games, the hot-hitting Warrior has a .599 average. McHenry wrapped up conference play this week and will enter tournament play at home lliursday, May 21 at 4 p.m. STAFF PHOTO - WAYNE GAYLORD They Made Me What I Am An athlete is possessed with many outstanding traits. Among these are God-given ability, instinct and the will to win. These qualities are present in all athletes, but something more is needed. The dif­ ference between a good athlete and a superb athlete is often the coach. Coaches are the foun­ dation of excellence. I have met plenty of coaches in my life, and after a short time you can separate the good ones from the poor ones. My athletic career was nothing to brag about. But because of some very fine coaches, my work in jour­ nalism has been far more successful One of my coaches was with me from the beginning. At that time I knocked out my stories on an old portable typewriter, tapping away in the laborious "hunt-and- peck" method common to beginners. This coach was a disciplinarian, a stickler for accuracy and a tough critic. I rarely had to wait for a verbal comment when my mentor edited my work. I Scorecard By Jeff Stern cotild see approval or disapproval in the eyes that scanned each participle and preposition My rewards were few but generous. A smile or ap­ proving nod meant more to me than monetary com­ pensation. By the same token. I knew that negative comments were not a reflection on my person. These remarks were an attempt to make me try harder the next time. Criticism was often a more valuable bonus than a compliment. The hard work paid off when journalism became my calling. I no longer needed the coach on a full-time basis, but that does not mean that the coach drifted away I received many comments and ideas along the way Like all good coaches, my tutor provided a good example for me to follow I learned the virtues of fair play and was given a direction in life. That path has led me to many good things, including the other coach I mentioned Coach number two is actually a fan in disguise This is possible because I am now a tougher critic of my own work, far more demanding than the first coach. This coach realizes that too much criticism makes for strained relations If there is nothing good, to say, nothing at all will be said. I found that I needed to have this coach nearby at all times. I realized that I can share many things apart from writing with this coach Sometimes we disagree and the arguments get quite heated But we both know that disputes clear the air and help present both sides Coaches and their proteges must communicate. I suppose you're won­ dering why I'm lavishing praise on these two people First and foremost they mean a lot to me and I want them to know that And the next few days are very special for them For instance. Sunday is set aside for my first coach They cal l i t Mother 's Day Maybe you've heard of it And today Friday. May 8, my second coach will become my wife. 1 don't usually write pieces such as this, but I hope you'll understand People like Mom and Theresa don't come along very often I hope they know that I love 4|(lfiem both very much I'm certain you'll forgive me just this once You see. they made me what I am todav McHenry Boys Finish Unbeaten Coach Dan Boland's McHenry high track team completed a perfect season Monday when they defeated Woodstock and Marian Central to run their record to 12-0 for the season The Warriors scored 91 points to Woodstock's 81 and Marian trailed with 10 points. It was a nip and tuck affiar all afternoon as the two Fox Valley powers battled one another in event after event. It was only after the Warriors swept the 220 yard run late in the evening that McHenry's genial Irishman had a big smile on his face. Aric Akins won the 100-200 and shot put. Roger Quinlan won both the long jump and triple jump, the Warriors won three of the four relays, Pete Ritthaler won the 440, Jon Peterson was a surprise winner in the high hurdles, Eric Crittenden won the discus, qjid the rest of the Warriors chipped in with seconds and thirds to notch the victory It was Wood­ stock's first dual defeat in three seasons, and the win gave the Warriors the first perfect track season in the school's history. WARRIOR SCORING 3200 Yard Relay: 2nd., Wynveen. Wright, Wallace and Koleno. 440 Relay: 1st., Rudman, D'Angelo, Akins. Rittahler, 45.1. I/ong Jump: 1st., Quinlan. 4th., Adams - 18'6". 3200 Run: 3rd., Cepulis, 4th., Carby. Pole Vault: 3rd., Connor 100 Hurdles: 1st., Peter­ son. 4th., Schmidt - 15.8. 100 Meters: 1st., Akins, 2nd., Rittahler- 11.1. High Jump: 3rd., Adams. Triple Jump: 1st., Quinlan H00 Run: 4th., Koleno. KOO Relay: 1st., Schaeffer, Schmidt, D'Angelo, Rudman 1:35.9 400 Run: 1st., Ritthaler, 4th., Caron - 51.9. Discus: 1st., Crittenden. 2nd., Haley, 3rd., Schiller - 134'2". Shot Put: 1st., Akins, 2nd., Freund. 3rd., Schiller - 44'2 4". 200 Hurdles: 3rd . Peterson. 4th., Schmidt. 1600 Run:4th., Wright. 200 Yard Run: 1st., Akins. 2nd., Rudman, 3rd., Rit­ thaler - 23 .0 Mile Relay: Kt„ Caron, Wynveen, D'Angelo, Sch­ midt - 3:37.5. The frosh-soph team lost to Woodstock. The Streaks had 77 points to the Warriors 51 and Marian Central had 50. Warrior scoring: Long Jump: 1st., Schroeder, 2nd., Casey. 100 Relav: 3rd 3200 Yard Run: 2nd, Gaza. 110 Hurdles: 2nd., Brady, 4th., Beste 100 Yard Dash: 2nd., Shaver. 4th., Milinac Pole Vault: 2nd., Milinac, 3rd., Hughes. K00 Yard Run: 2nd., Ostrander. 800 Relay: 1st 400 Yard Run: 1st., Shaver Triple Jump: 3rd., Gende. 200 L.H.: 2nd , Beste Discus: 3rd., Woo. Shot Put: 3rd . Robertson. 1600 Run: 2nd., Ostrander. 200 Yard Run: 1st., Shaver. Stock Haunts Skyhawks Again NEW! NEW! NEW! SPORTSWEAR JUST ARRIVED! 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"But we struck out too many times and Stock just killed us." Stock hit his first round- tripper in the first inning The two-run blast was hit to the brush in deep center of Tiger's Field and followed a walk. In the second inning, the Indians scored six runs. Three walks, including one to Stock with the bases loaded, a hit batsman, a single, a double and two errors did the damage. Marengo scored twice in the third for a 10-0 lead before the Skyhawks finally got something going in their half of the frame. Dave Maurer reached on an error. Randy Wakitsch singled and Joe Meyers hit a two-run single. He scored on an error later in the frame. After a walk and a fielder's choice. Larry Dix and Mike Leon walked to fill the bases Rob Peisert drove in a.run with a walk. Stock slammed a homer following two walks in the fifth to make it a 13-9 game. Stock has four hits against the Hawks this season, and three have been homers Johnsburg rallied again in the fifth. Wakitsch singled, Scott Zelke reached on an error and Joe ' Meyers singled in his third run of the day. Dan Williams, Leon, Peisert and Maurer also hit run-scoring singles to round out the Skyhawk scoring Maurer. Wakitsch and Meyers all wound up with JOHN F. LAMPE Available to Practice In: •PERSONAL INJURY/TRIALS •BUSINESS/CORPORATIONS •ZONING •WILLS/PROBATE •DIVORCE •REAL ESTATE •WORKERS COMP. Now Serving You From 2 Locations 7165 Barnard Mill Rd. (By Appt. Only) 3424 W. Elm Suit* 27 344-3252 Operi: M-F 8om-5pm Sat 9am-Noon Others by Appt.