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Netters rip Grant .• r., iv .-.I. PAGE 24 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14,1984 On the Sideline Dick Rabbitt Warriors face tough early test Coach Joe Schlender and his "Fighting Warriors won their season opener over a weak Morton East team, by a score of 20-0 last Friday evening at McCracken Field. After the Warriors scored the initial touchdown midway through the opening period, one could see the game would be no contest. The Warriors iced the game in the second period with two more scores, going into the intermission leading 20-0. For the size of its school, Morton East has a very poor football program. It's no wonder they will combine with sister school Morton West next year for their athletic programs. I would venture to say that the Mustangs could still be on McCracken Field and not score 20 points. BUT TAKE NOTHING AWAY FROM the Warriors. They played solid defense, but in the second half became complacent. Penalties, mistakes and the lack of the killer instinct led to scoreless third and fourth quarters. Opportunities were present, but the Warriors just didn't take advantage of them. Call it the first game jitters or whatever, but the Warriors will have to play better football for four quarters instead of only two, if they are to continue their winning ways. Tonight they will really be tested when they take on an old rival, Grant of Fox Lake. The Bulldogs were robbed last Saturday at Ridgewood, falling 22-20, and should come out with fire in their eyes. The program is on the upswing, having been down the past several years. They have a good quarterback, a fine running back and a couple of huge linemen. All reports are they're the team to threaten Marian Central in the Northwest Suburban this season. It should be a good ballgame when these two old nemeses clash, and we hope to see a lot of you Warrior fans at the game. PAM SCHAEFER'S McHENRY HIGH volleyball team opened Fox Valley play this week with games against Cary-Grove and Woodstock. The Warrior spikers, having lost to Antioch and Wauconda, are aiming for a couple of victories, and will host Johnsburg this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. The "Running Warriors" of Bill Hutchinson finished sixth at St. Charles last Saturday. Derrick Petermann of Oak Park-River F orest set a course record with a time of 15:12. Warrior runner Chris Creutz was second. Other Warrior finishers were Terry Harth 14th, Pat Donahue 29th and J.R. Wright 31st. STILL jOON'T UNDERSTAND THE football ratings of the past week. Marian Central, the defending Class 2A champ, defeats a good 4A school, Crystal Lake South, and doesn't move up in the ratings. Woodstock, defending 4A champs, defeat a larger Waukegan West school, and doesn't move up in the standings. There has to be some politics involved somewhere along the lipe, as both of these teams were impressive in their respective vic­ tories last weekend. Don't forget - Sunday afternoon in Union, the McHenry County Historical Society is having its McHenry County Sports History Day. Time is 2 p.m., and we expect to see a large group of McHenry people at the event. The Historical Society is in downtown Union, and you can't miss it, for all the cars and people that will be in the area. . It should be a grand time and S.I.H. is going to give a few words of wisdom about McHenry County's athletic history. OUR SPORTS EDITOR IS LEADING after the first week in the battle of the crystal ball. Picking his alma mater Marian over Crystal Lake South put him in the lead. He's 6-2,1 stand at 5-3. We have a friendly wager over the season picks, and there's still eight weeks to go. , If the Warriors can put four solid quarters together, and keep up the good defense, they should defeat Grant. Riverside- Brookfield has its best team in years, and should beat Woodstock. Jacobs over hapless Wauconda, Lake Zurich to bounce back and defeat Cary-Grove, and the Tigers of CL Central over West Chicago. Upset special: Dundee-Crown to defeat St. Charles, Lake Park over CL South, Marian over Harvard and Johnsburg to handle Nazareth Academy of LaGrange Park. Rabbitt Juzwik CRYSTAL BALL PICKS: WEEK 2 McHenry at Grant - McHenry McHenry Johnsburg at Nazareth Acad. - Johnsburg Johnsburg Marian at Harvard - Marian Marian Woodstock at Riverside-Brook. - R-B R-B CLCentral at West Chicago - Central Central Lake Park at CL South - Lake Park South St. Charles at Dundee-Crown - DC St. Charles ; Lake Zurich at Cary-Grove - Lake Zurich Lake Zurich Marengo at Richmond -- Richmond Richmond McHenry Soccer Federation, opens 1984 fall season Action will resume tomorrow with the second week of play in the McHenry Area Soccer Federation's fall soccer league. The first weekend of com­ petition featured games played in rain and wind last Saturday. Despite the gloomy weather conditions, there were some outstanding performances. Heading the list was a six-goal effort by Paul Thomas, who plays for the Royal Blue team in the seven-under age division. Three-goal 4'hat tricks" were registered by Rob Weaver (Tan team in seven-under age group) and Ryan Fein (Light Blue team in seven-under division). Here's a list of players who had strong games in the first week of competition: AGE 7'UNDER DIVISION Team No. 1 (Red) - Goals: Brandon Gough. Other standouts: Eric Peterson, Doug Schafer. No. 2 (Green) -- Others: Alec Blazina, Kirk Turner, Jason Burke. No. 3 (Tan) - Goals: Rob Weaver (3), Mike Harding, Tim Glab. Others: Jeff Marozas, Dennis Ericksen, Julie Roper. No. 4 (Black) -- Others: Rob Klnsey, Jeff Spung, Tim Albright, Chris Albright. No. 5 (Purple) -- Goals: Jason Oman, James LeMaster. Others: Jason Matchem. No. 6 (Maroon) -- Goals: Brett Gutekunst (2), Mark Polls, B.J. Flck. Others: Chris Freund, Jason Rudd. No. 7 (Orange) -- Others: Jason Orr, Justin Eckert, Ryan Whitmore. No. 8 (Royal Blue) - Goals: Paul Thomas (6), Jeff Alheit (2), Eric Erlcson. Others: Nathan Reinhart, Dan Smith, Celia Michalczyk. No. 9 (Gold) -- Others: Brandon Harvey, Mickey Daurio. No. 10 (Light Green) -- Goals: Kristopher Jay (2). Others: Kirk Cashmore, Chad Leonard. No. 11 (Light Blue) -- Goals: Ryan Fein (3). Others: Jimmy Neff. No. 12 (Gray) -- Others: Tara Doherty, Matt Schweither, Kevin Jablonski. No. 13 (Gold) -- Goals: Mandy Grossich (2), Jamie Spadaro. Others: Danya Arthur, Becky. Agnes. No. 14 (White) - Others: Matt VanCleve, Mathew Robertson, Joe Frano. AGE 9-UNDER DIVISION No. 1 (Red) - Others: Jeff Toler, Emily Harvey, Ray Branum. No. 2 (Green) -- Goals: Steve Kavanaugh. Others: Keith Parejko, Justin Franzke, Mike Jones. McHenry High School's girls' tennis team raised its record to 2-0 with a 4-1 victory over Grant Tuesday, but were nipped by Elgin 3-2 on Wednesday. The Warriors' only loss came at number one singles, where junior Melissa Rhode dropped a 6-1, 6-4 decision to the Bulldogs Liz Hallaert. "Melissa showed some im­ provement," Warrior coach Gary Gray said. "Especially in the second set. Hallaert took second place in the sectionals last year," Gray added. McHenry seniors Geri Haner and Melanie McWilliams won their first singles matches. Haner copped a win at number two singles, 6-2, 6-1 oyer Gayle Taylor, while at number three, McWilliams went the distance with Renee Hacker, bef<^e the No. 3 (Tan) -- Did not play Saturday. No. *.(Black) -- Others: Doug Roos, Aaron Cepyder, Cory Glen, Ed Jurgeitson. No. 5 (Purple) -- Others: Andy Anderson, Tara Estrom, D*rlk Watts. No. t (Maroon) -- Goals: Mark Lindberg (2). Others: Briah Janko, David Olsen, Cnrls Kay, Ed O'Dwyer. No. 7 (Orange) -- Goals: Joey Mazurek (2), Danny Suchomski, Nicky Spadaro. Others: John Sinette, Mike ROemelin. No. 8 (Royal Blue) -- Goals: John Setla (2), Steve Wirch, John Plutshack, T.J. Rogers. Others: Jeff Shultz, Matt Reinhart, Tyler McCarthy. No. $ (Gold) -- Goals: Don Hensley, Ethan Thais, Marc Ruiz. Others: Bob Julian, Doug Bourey, Chris ChristensOn. No. 10 (Light Green) -- Did not play Saturday. AG! 11-UNDER DIVISION No. 1 (Royal Blue) - Goals: Dave Clauser. Others: Chris Galinatl. No. 2 (Orange) -- Goals: Benil Wlnkelman. Others: Todd Smith, Ben Roth. No. 3 (Gray) -- Goals: Jeff Glab, Jason Faunt (2). Others: Dwayne Nowicki. No. 4 (Gold) -- Goals: Derek Coates. Matt Freund. Tony Nowak. No. 5 (Red) -- Goals: Bill Mariangel (2), Brian Cunningham. Others: Russell May, Gordon Rudd. AGE 13-UNDER DIVISION No. 2 (Gold) -- Goals: Simon Sullivan. Others: Jason Eckert, Bob Nemtusak, Dan Freund. 'laindcaler photos byChnnuTwik Soccer action kicked off Saturday at Freund Field. A goalie tries valiantly to make a foot save, above, while below the wet turf drops one player to the ground. Games continue tomorrow. Plaindealer staff at Sports Day UNION - McHenry Plaindealer staff members Earl Walsh and Dick Rabbitt are two of the committee members for the "McHenry County "Sports History Day," to be held Sunday at 2 p.m. The program, which will focus on the past contributions made by athletes and athletics in the county's rich sports history, will take place at the McHenry County Historical Society in Union. Don Peasley and Toney Roskie, both of Woodstock, join Walsh and Rabbitt on the committee. Their work began last winter, their purpose to gather a varied collection of early local sports memorabilia, and also establish some of the major high points of local athletic history for the museum. Since then, donated items and loans of memorabilia have been brought to the museum for Sunday's show. Also planned for the day is a formal program, beginning at 2 p.m. in the museum's main exhibit room. SPEAKERS FOR THIS INCLUDE WALSH, who began covering sports for the Plaindealer in 1935, and whose memory goes back Grant player succumbed, 6-1, 1- 6, 6-2. Gray was most pleased with the Warriors' doubles teams. "They were excellent," he said. Senior co-captains Sara Bird and Kris Wolff dominated the number one singles match,, crushing Grant's Debbie and Cathy Klimek, 6-0, 6-2. Junior Michelle Landis teamed up with Melissa Greve to provide the Warriors' final point, as the McHenry duo smashed Cheri Caley and Bonnie Putz, 6-1, 6-1. " The Warrior netters will be at Dundee-Crown High School in Carpentersville Saturday for the Charger Invitational, and will open conference play Monday at Jacobs. The next home match will be Wednesday against Fox Va"ev Dower Woodstock. further. Walsh continues to writg hp popular "So I Hear" column weekly for the McHenry publication. Roskie, the much-respected coach at both Todd School and Woodstock High School will also speak. Roskie came to Todd School in 1929 and after a long career, retired in 1967 as Woodstock High's athletic director. Representing Algonquin will be Julius "Tubby" Simonini, who will speak about the impact McHenry County has had on the baseball minor and major leagues. Following Simonini, Peasley plans to recapture the atmosphere back in 1952, when tiny Hebron High School beat the odds, producing a basketball team which captured the Illinois state title. For this accomplishment, judged by the committee to be the single greatest contribution to county athletic history over the past 100 years, the Historical Society will award recognition certificates to those starting team members. BETWEEN 1:30 AND 4:30 P.M., museum visitors will have the opportunity to view special exhibits loaned for the occasion. McHenry items on display will be an early 1940's Johnsburg Tigers baseball uniform from Don Freund; a McHenry Shamrocks baseball scrapbook on loan from Bill Bolger; basketball team standings and scorebooks, including much information on Crystal Lake games and players going back to 1908 from Rabbitt; and basketball, football and baseball team pictures from McHenry High School dating from 1932, loaned by Leonard McCracken and Joe Schlender. Plans include having all communities represented for this special tribute. Many local sports participants and enthusiasts will be on hand that dav to share experiences and memories. Spikers hip Marian Central "It's good to get everyone in, and still come out with a win," she said. The win upped the Skyhawks' record to 3-1 overall, and 2-1 in the NWSC. McHenry will host Johnsburg in a 4:30 p.m. match today at West Campus. Against Marian, the sophomore Skyhawks won 15-8, 5*15, 15-0, while the freshmen „ claimed a 10-12, 11-1, 11-5 vic­ tory. JOHNSBURG - Coach Sharal Johnson and her Johnsburg volleyball team notched third win of the season Tuesday, a 15r4, 14-16, 15-8 decision over Northwest Suburban Conference foe Marian Central. Johnson took the opportunity after the first game blow-out to play some of her substitutes. Johnson had 13 of the 16 team members play in the match. Warrior tankers ready Johnsburg Hi, Skyhawks' Plaindealer News Service photo by Jerome J. Edler School's Cris May sets to a teammate during the <^er Marian Central Tuesday. By Dick Rabbitt Plaindealer sportswriter Coach Mike Shanahan has greeted 26 girls for the 1964 McHenry High School swim­ ming team. This is the veteran coach's largest number in years. With the squad made up of many underclassmen, it may take time before the girls can finally put it all together. Seniors Monique Betancourt and Pat Lot, along with juniors Laura Clewis, Erin Conway, Sandi Faulkner, Jennifer Hiller, Robin Jensen and Sasha Morrow will, lead the way for the swimming Warriors this season. These girls will be the main­ stays for the Shanahan-coached team. Help will come from a frosh- soph delegation led by Amy Coughlin, Mary Geske, Debbie Holtz, Julie Lyonj Colleen Samen and Rachel Prushinski, all sophomores. Freshman on the team are: Lisa Blackwell, Kelly Covalt, Shannon Brown, Renee Faciana, Lori Guelzo, Tracey Hoffman, Lisa- Ryan, Dawn Sheehan, Kim Zujewski, Kris Williams, Kelly Vance and Kim Kull. Hie Warriors opened their season yesterday at Zion, and will host Waukegan East and Crystal Lake Central Tuesday at West Campus, beginning at 4:30.