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PAGE 16THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, AUGUST 20, 2003 www.durhamrcgion.com i Blue Knights prevail at field provincials The Oshawa Lady Blue Knights under-15 team won the provincial championship, rallying from an early deficit to defeat Orangeville 9-5. The team includes a pair of Courtice residents, Colleen Bathe and Julie Derks. ORILLIA - The Oshawa Lady Blue Knights under-15 field lacrosse team went undefeated to claim the provincial championship in Orillia this past weekend. Comprised of players from throughout Durham Region, the Lady Knights rebounded from an early 3-0 deficit to beat regular season champ Orangeville 9-5 in the gold medal game. The locals played their way into the final by beating St. Catharines 11-9. Orangeville 8-7 and Brampton 9-7. After a slow start in the final. Os- ha wa showed great determination and character by scoring eight unanswered goals. Jen Wakefield led the way with two goals and two assists, while Melanie Andrews also chipped in a pair of goals. Emily Uza, Denise Ferguson, Kaelen O'Rahilly, Braedyn O'Rahilly and Chelsea Davidson also scored in the final. "After playing a really a hard game against Brampton to get to the final and then have to play the final right after that, it was incredible how we were able to fight through the fatigue," said coach Les Maybury. "A key component component to our win was how we were able to count on everyone on the team to make a contribution." Team members are Melanie Andrews, Andrews, Colleen Bathe, Chclsi Davidson, Davidson, Julie Derks, Janaye Dzikcwich, Denise Ferguson, Sarah Figgcns, Anna Goulding, Katie Guy, Katie Hart, Jennifer Kerr, Jordan Loyst, Kelly Martin, Taylor McWhirter, Kaelen Kaelen O'Rahilly, Braedyn O'Rahilly, Re becca Phillips, Lauren Pryor, Emily Uza, Jennifer Wakefield, Les Maybury (head coach), Courtney Burnett (assistant (assistant coach), Michelle Beal (manager), Jacqueline Murphy (trainer). Loyst was named the most valuable player, Kerr the most improved, Martin Martin the top goalie, Kaelen O'Rahilly the most sportsmanlike, Braedyn O'Rahilly the top graduating player and Wakefield the best defensive player. player. The under-20 team, meantime, qualified for the A division championship championship at provincials by finishing third in regular league play. While losing to Orangeville in pool play, a convincing 13-6 win over Brampton got the Lady Blue Knights into the semifinals, where they faced Six Nations. After a hard fought match, Six Nations Nations prevailed 9-7, and eventually went on to win the championship. In the bronze medal game, the girls played an outstanding game only to come up short 14-11. Goal scorers for the Blue Knights were Lemma Tillart (3), Amy Moulton (2), Amy Fincham (2), Erin Bourns, Kristen Millar, Alicea Webster and Kendall Boyd. Millar was selected the league's best offensive player. Team award winners were Webster (rookie), Boyd (sportsmanship), Fincham (improved) and Liane Chornaby (graduating player). player). (905) 623-9977 Bowmanville Mall, 243 King Street East (905) 433-1449 Oshawa Centre, 419 King Street www. goodlifefitness, com Nominal adminlstrotlvo lees & some restrictions apply Offer ends August 31, 2003. Offer valid at above locations only. Meed a change? De you want the opportunity to join Canada's #1 Fitness Club? Until August 31 GootIMfe Fitness will match any competitor's membership : ;> fees AMD give you one month FREE Just for joining! Don't miss out on this amazing offer! CALL TODAY! --11 "T I