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St. Stephen's Needs Overtime For 24-21 Victory Over Clarke The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, November 9,1994 13 by Brad Kelly Clarke's last legitimate opportunity opportunity at registering a victory in the South Kawartha junior girls' basketball basketball league slipped away last Thursday Thursday afternoon. The only difference between this loss and the others was the extra lime it took. Clarke were victimized for the seventh straight time this year, as St. Stephen's pulled out a 24-21 overtime overtime thriller. The unproductive season will come to a merciful conclusion for Clarke this week when they face Lindsay. In all likelihood, it will round out their season at 0-8. "We've had just a terrible season this year," said coach Liz Duffy, who has suffered through the win- less season with her team. Clarke and St. Stephen's ended deadlocked at 17-17 after regulation time. But, during a four minute overtime, St. Stephen's held a 7-4 advantage for the win. In the only previous meeting between between the two schools, St. Stephen's emerged with a narrow five-point margin of victory. The victories against Clarke arc Shannon Spicer (right), of St. Stephen's High School, tries to find a way to get around Clarke's Julia Turner during a South Kawartha junior girls' basketball game played last Thursday. Overtime was needed to decide the outcome, as St. Stephen's prevailed with a 24- 21 win. the only two that St. Stephen's have been able to register this year. Had they come up with a slightly better effort in dicir two games with Fénelon Fénelon Falls, St. Stephen's could have secured a playoff berth. "We had the potential to qualify for die playoffs if we would have played Fcnclon Falls a litdc lighter," lighter," said coach Andy Austin. St. Stephen's lost both of those games by five and six points respectively. respectively. What their play this year docs indicate indicate is that a playoff spot may be a reality next year. Only one of the players on the St. Stephen's roster for the game against Clarke was a second year junior. All of the others arc expected to return, "This is going to be a nice team looking down the road," hoped Austin. Shannon Spicer, of St. Stephen's, led all scorers with 14 points. Leslie West replied with six to lead Clarke. Despite losing for the seventh straight time, Duffy did find some positive aspects to build on as she prepares her team for their final game of the year. "As long as we play a good game, the team feels good," she said. "We arc quite disappointed today, today, though, because we had a chance to win and didn't. But they know they played well." Clarke actually held a 6-2 advantage advantage after the opening quarter, and were up 8-7 at the half. A number of missed shots, and some inconsistent foul shooting prevented prevented cither of the teams from stretching out a lead in the final quarter. Poor shooting has been the downfall of Clarke throughout the year, said Duffy. With one of the shortest teams in the league, rebounding rebounding those missed attempts has been difficult. "Our shots just aren't going in," she admitted. In overtime, Spicer, Melanie Graham, Graham, and Mandi Paquin scored for St. Stephen's, while Sacha Thompson Thompson had all three of Clarke's points. Members of the Mason Windows under-9 soccer team were surprised recently when their sponsor presented them with new warm-up suits. Team members include, front row, (1-r), Justin Andrews, Richard Richard Morel, Ryan ITibbcrt, Daniel Michael, Devon Potter and Ryan Fowler. Middle row, (1-r), Kevin Bcllcrosc, Greg Moslcrt, Derrick Vanllcuvelen, Kyle Searle, Justin Ross, Ian Martin, Brad Bakkcr, Tanner Tanner Millson. Back row, (1-r), Jim Potter (coach), Bob Mason (team sponsor), Esther Bcllcrosc (manager), Wil Bakkcr (assistant, coach). Mason Windows Under-9 Soccer Team Ends Season with Banquet Last Second Goal Wins It II St. Stephen's High School took it right down to the wire in their hockey league game against Port Hope last Thursday afternoon. Lucas Lucas Hodgson scored with only 1.2 seconds left in the game to lift St. Stephen's into a 5-4 victory. Above, goallcndcr John Marco Cannito attempts to gather in a loose puck, while defenceman Chad Vandc- rende keeps a Port Hope forward away. Tyrone Athletic Association Thursday Night Family Skate at the Darlington Sports Centre Taunton Road-Hampton 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Thursday until March Break '95 $75.00 per family per season or $3.00 per skater per night Memberships are available al the door © by Brad Kelly The hockey team at St. Stephen's high school is certainly guilty of over-using the old adage that "every second counts." The coach, Father Bill Moloney, couldn't pinpoint whether the school's latest margin of victory over Port Hope was something spiritual, spiritual, or just plain luck. Lucas Hodgson provided the heroics heroics with 1.2 seconds left when lie slapped a rebound past a sprawling Port Hope goaltcnder for a 5-4 win last Thursday afternoon in Orono. It was die second time this year that a goai in the closing seconds has decided the outcome of a St. Stephen's game. In their season opener, a late goal by Clarke earned them a narrow victory. "Things balance out over a season," season," reasoned Moloney. "There were a few prayers going up at the lime of (Hodgson's) goal. It was a Hail Mary goal -- like the Hail Mary pass in football." The victory was the third of the year for St. Stephen's, and their fourth game in a row without a loss. After the opening loss to Clarke, the defending league champions have reeled off three wins and a lie in their past four outings. In addition to the game winner by Hodgson, Chad Vandercndc had a pair of goals for St. Stephen's, while Ryan Foster and Mike Landers Landers accounted for the balance of the scoring. Specially teams played a huge role in the victory. Both of Vande- rciulc's goals came on power plays, while Landers' third period tally was shorthanded. The game was close throughout, as the teams were tied 1-1 after die opening period, and 3-3 heading into the third. The close games that St. Stephen's Stephen's has been involved in this year are indicative of the play around the league. Only five points separate first from last in the standings. standings. "The league is a lot more balanced balanced this year than before," said Moloney. "It's hard to say who the heller team is right now." St. Mary's, who round out the Ibur-tetmi league, are. the most- improved club so far this year, said Moloney. That statement will be tested today today when St. Stephen's resumes league play against St. Mary's. The Darlington Youth undcr-9 team in the Durham Region Tier I Soccer League ended an extraordinary extraordinary season when diey recently gathered for a year-end banquet. Along with sisters, brothers, moms, dads, grandparents and one special great-grandma, the team sat down to a delicious meal served by Kingscourt Catering. The team would like to say special special thanks to manager Esther Belle- rose for organizing this wonderful event. Following the meal, coaches Jim Potter and Wil Bakker, along with manager Esther Bcllcrosc, expressed expressed a few words with everyone present. Team sponsor Bob Mason, of Mason Windows, was then introduced. introduced. Mr. Mason shared a few words witli tire players, and then again showed his great generosity by presenting presenting each member of die team with a wonderful warm-up suit. After placing many advertisements advertisements in local newspapers, the team began holding tryouts in April. Of the .39 boys who responded, fourteen fourteen players were, chosen to represent represent the DYSL in die Durham-based league. It was never difficult to realize realize from the very beginning that a remarkable season would be al hand. The Mason Windows crew competed competed in 41 games over the season, and compiled a record of 37 wins, two tics, and three losses. Besides winning the Tier I League Championship, Championship, the team also won the 'A' Championship at the Darlington, Cobourg, Byron-Oplimist (London) and Durham Tier I tournaments. Now it's off to hockey and odrer winter sports. The team is considering considering following the route of the Baker Construction under-10 team, by entering entering die Central Soccer League in 1995. Mason Windows has again to Mason Windows and the players promised to sponsor us. who made this such an enjoyable So, until next spring, thank you year. 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