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The Courtice men's soccer team emerged as the Darlington League Champions on Saturday evening after a narrow 2-0 victory over the Flying Dutchmen in the final game. Courtice also earned a shutout in their semi-final game, blanking Tyrone by an identical score of 2-0. Sponsors Support School Activities ... << • imiinrr nthlatoc' O M/lfin 1*onfTP Dear Brad It's that time of year again when teachers, students, and parents think , of the school year ahead. Academics, Academics, activities, new teachers and classmates are only a few of the things that buzz through their minds. . 1;.would like to look back,'for a : " moment, on last year. ' , '■ The four senior schools in our vicinity vicinity form the Northumberland Newcastle Senior School Athletic Soccer League Holds Fun Day It was a great success! The Darlington Youth Soccer League hosted the first annual Fun Day Tournament on Saturday at the Darlington Hydro Fields, with all 27 teams of the tyke (under 6) age group participating, ' The object was for each team to play two games against opponents of equal calibre. Although competition was strong, the results were of no importance, importance, as final scores were not recorded. recorded. With the conclusion of their second second match, players' names were announced announced and medals were awarded to each individual athlete. The expression expression on their faces said it all. It was truly a fun day for both children and parents. A special thank-you to the volunteers volunteers who made this day possible: Bob Bonnell, Sal and Peter Frisina, Barb and Krista Potter, Brent Evans, Mat Carter, and Mickey and Ralph Crydcr- Association, which governs all inter-school inter-school athletic activities. Each school contributes financially to. support the awards and other expenses expenses of these activities. Over the past year, several organizations and businesses have helped us by sponsoring sponsoring some of the events. Hooper's Trophy Centre, as well as supplying our awards at a very reasonable cost, also sponsored the senior boys' and girls' volleyball. The Great Pine Ridge Kinsmen have supported our grade seven volleyball volleyball tournament for several years. For the past two years, the Bow- manville Branch 178 of the Canadian Canadian Legion have offset most of our track and field expenses. The harrier is held in Rotary Park Cobourg and is assisted by McDonalds McDonalds of that town. Our • four schools, M,J, Hobbs, Bowmanville Senior, The Pines and Dr. Hawkins of Port Hope, greatly appreciate the help of these groups. It makes it possible to give our young athletes a wide range of activities activities and enables us to recognize their successes. Thanks again, Hooper's Trophies, Trophies, -Bowmanville Legion, and Great Pine Ridge Kinsmen. You helped us make it happen. Now it's on to the year ahead. Students - give it your best shot; teachers - enjoy; parents - support. Have a good year! Yours truly, Harvey D. Webster DURHAM DODGE CHRYSLER 799 BLOOR ST. W, OSHAWA 404-0525 NO GIMMICKS 328 RITSON RD. N.. 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Dinner for Two at Hand Chicken & Ribs Offer expires September 30,1992 (Contact Hockey) All players must register with Dave Wright at 623-2964 before September 17th (League play begins Sept. 24th) AutoGlo// 623-4225 19 Silver St., Bowmanville (across from Canadian Tire) Shut-out Games Give Courtice a League Championship Title Newcastle Girls' Slo Pitch (as of August 28) feam Novice Division lane's Fries >&W&D - Cutting Post lob's Towing Pflfiwce Division look's Esso iteeves Auto Martin Gerrits & Sons rhe Lace Lady Newcastle Recycling McCutcheon Ser. Cen. Dhe Building Place Lange's Photo Hidget Division Mike's Place Sobb, Gillies, Bakker Etushwood Ltd. Newcastle Lions Shoppers Drug Mart Distinctive Dining Bantam Division 12 10 5 3 TO 9 7 7 7 6 3 3 13 8 7 6 4 4 10 3 2 22* 8 5 1 17* 572 12* 3 11 1 7* - Denotes final standings for the season lo Elen Sportswear looper's Trophies lim Hancock Ins. itemax Newcastle Mens' Slo Pitch v Masters Division £ (final standings) Team W L T Pts. Burgess Plumb & Heat 9 5 0 18 The Gators 9 5 0 18 Moore Electric 8 5 1 17 Bow. Sand & Gravel 7 6 1 15 Newcastle Village 7 7 0 14 Heritage House 7 7 0 14 Hooper's Trophy Cent. 5 8 1 11 Thistle Valley Rams 2 11 1 5 Town of Newcastle Baseball f House League Standings Team W L Midget/Juvenile Gofor Sports 13 0 Dempsters Food Serv. 7 2 by Brad Kelly The championship final of the Darlington Men's Soccer League pitted the top two teams in regular season play against one other. Just the way it should be. And further to that scenario, the team who entered the tournament as the number one seed, emerged as league champions. Again, just the way it should be. If there's any doubt, just ask any one of the members of the entry from Courtice. Backed by solid defence and stellar stellar godtending, Courtice captured their first league title in quite some time, blanking the Flying Dutchmen (Bowmanville) 2-0 in the championship championship final on Saturday evening at the soccer fields in Orono. Courtice managed to play shutout soccer for the one-day tournament, advancing to the championship game by virtue of a 2-0 win over Tyrone in the semi-finals. "It's been a long time coming," said goaltender John Chiodi, who recorded both shutouts for his team. "When we came here, we said we would play one game at a time, and play every game as though we were losing. "Luckily, everything worked out for us." The final game did have its anxious anxious moments for Courtice, who took a 1-0 lead into the second half after a goal by Craig Stacey. But, with the Dutchmen applying pressure in hopes of gaining the equalizer, Mark Long headed a beautiful goal into the far side to give Courtice a two-goal cushion. The Dutchmen continued to swarm Chiodi with an offensive surge in the final stages of the game, but a couple of key saves and tight defensive coverage enabled Courtice Courtice to gain the title. It was a nice way to conclude the day for Courtice, who finished on top of the league standings after compiling an 11-24 mark during the regular season. Making the victory even sweeter was the fact that, for the entire final game, they were forced to play one man short. A disqualification for verbal abuse of an official in the semi-finals left them one under the maximum for the finals. The one-day tournament format was a first for the league. It was a change from past years, when a full playoff format was used to eliminate teams from post-season play and determine determine a winner. But, because of university and college commitments facing many of the players, the one-day tournament tournament was devised to enable all of the teams to have a full squad for a run at the league title. From the beginning of the year, it was Courtice's aim to take first place overall, and receive a bye into the semi-finals. They wanted no part of finishing lower in the standings, and having to play three games to reach the finals. "Our intention at the beginning of the the year was to grab first place. We didn't want to have to play three games in the tournament," tournament," said Chiodi. "I think that's what beat the Dutchmen today. Playing three games in one day hurts." Indeed, the Dutchmen may have been a little fatigued heading into the final. They began the day with a quarter-final tilt against Salem, and advanced after a penalty shootout determined the winner. In the semi finals, they outlasted a stubborn team from Hampton 2-1 to advance to the finals against Courtice. The day did hold some surprises in early round play. Orono, the two-time defending league champions, were eliminated in their opening game by Hampton, 4-2. In the other quarter-final, Tyrone got by Solina after winning on a penalty shootout. They were then stopped by Courtice in the semis. Hooper's Trophy 4 7 0 Heslin's Légal Beagles 2 7 1 Oshawa 2 8 1 J. Gosse 1 5 0 Buntam Pontypool 13 1 1 Orono 6 4 1 Optimists Club 6 2 0 Bowmanville Glass 4 5 0 Greenaways 3 8 1 National Video 2 3 1 Champion Teamwear 2 5 0 Courtice Shoppers 0 8 2 Peewee Rivitts Hardware 10 4 0 C&C Motors 9 2 0 Orono Town Hall Bd. 9 6 0 Vandergaast Roofing 7 1 0 Memorial Park 5 3 1 Newcastle #1 5 1 0 Skylight Donuts 5 3 0 Pisani Construction 4 1 9 0 Unique Awards 3 7 0 Beaver Lumber 1 7 1 Raxxs 1 5 0 Sliders 0 11 0 Mosquito Sugar Bakery 12 2 1 The Lawmen 12 1 0 Permanent Pools 11 3 0 Bleachers Creatures 7 6 1 Checkers 7 4 1 Steve's Auto 6 9 0 Kenny's Catering 5 8 1 Homers Petro-Can 4 9 0 Ham Ins/Oro F&L/Stutt 3 6 1 Heritage Farms 2 10 1 Armstrong's IGA 1 11 0 Tvke Shoppers Drugmart 14 1 0 C&J Cleaning 11 4 0 Petro-Can 10 5 0 Henry Buildall 8 6 0 Allinbrook Feeds 5 8 1 M&M Meats 5 7 0 Regional Office Supply 5 11 0 Hunt's Photo 4 7 1 Burger King 4 9 0 Newcastle Lumber 2 10 0 8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, September 2,1992 SCOREBOARD