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u PAGE 12THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, DECEMBER 10, 2003 www.durhamrcgion.com Eljc Cmmbtan Statesman Clarington's Award-Winning Newspaper Since 185-i December infodurhamseyion.com No stopping the Eagles David Smith scores twice in victory over Cobourg to raise winning streak to 11 games BY BRAD KELLY Sports Editor BOWMANVILLE - The second goal of the night for David Smith certainly certainly reflected the scouting report he offered on himself. Categorizing himself as a "finesse player", the Bowmanville Eagles rookie used every bit of his skills in depositing the prettiest goal of the night in a 4-1 win over the Cobourg Cougars Sunday. He used his speed to beat a Cobourg defenceman to the outside, and then, cutting across in front of the net, showed incredible patience, waiting waiting for Jason Knuth to go down before flipping a backhand past the sprawling goaltender. It was the kind of highlight-reel goal that Smith is starting to produce on a regular basis. "He came to us in the summer as a free agent and we said anything we get from this guy will be a bonus," said coach Curtis Hodgins of Smith, 1 whom he described as the best conditioned conditioned athlete on the team. Smith's two-goal performance against Cobourg upped his season totals totals to 14-21-35 through 32 games, and helped the Eagles extend their winning streak to 11 games, including a 2-1 decision in Wellington against the East Conference leading Dukes on Friday night. That Smith has made such a hefty contribution in just his first season with the Eagles shouldn't come as a surprise considering the Peterborough Petes thought enough of the Oshawa resident to make him a third round draft choice in 2000. But injuries prevented him from cracking the roster, and as a result, he sat out last season after playing part- sw# • w Be RON PIETRONIRO/ Statesman photo Matt Caruana (20) tries to fight through the check of Jordan Bonneville (22) during Sunday's 4-1 win by the Bowmanville Eagles over the Cobourg Cougars. The victory extends the Eagles' winning streak to 11 games. time with the Oshawa Legionaires. "1 thought I would hopefully get back at it. I love the game and needed to get back," said the 19-year-old of his return this season. As for opting to play for the Eagles, Eagles, the Monsignor John Percy ma Catholic Secondary School grad said the club's reputation lured him back to the ice. "I heard it was going to be a good team and there were a lot of good guys and a good coaching staff. 1 knew this was a good place to go." Considering the weekend victories improved the Eagles to 20-7-2-3 and solidified their hold on second place in the East Conference, the club has far exceeded any pre-season expectations. expectations. And to think, things could get even better considering the Eagles have added goaltender Joel Whitmarsh and defenceman Kyle Martiniuk from the Sudbury Wolves in the last week. As for Smith, as good as he has been through 32 games, he expects to be even better for the final 17 and into the playoffs. A return to the form that made him a top pick of the Petes is imminent, he predicted. "I've got to work a little harder, but I'm almost there. By playoff time, I'll be ready and in top shape." Good news for the Eagles; bad news for opposing goaltenders. THE SCOOP - In the win over Cobourg, Tom Fitzpatrick and Colin Baker had the other goals...Defence- Andrew Johnston was ejected man midway through the first period for checking from behind...Steve Cor- neiissen and Scan Brackin had goals in a 2-1 win in Wellington. Daniel Colliding made 29 saves...With Kyle Martiniuk joining the team, forward Erik Petersen was sent to the Port Perry MoJacks, the Jr. C affiliate of the Eagles...Joel Whitmarsh is expected expected to practise with the team this week, joining Daniel Goulding as a one-two tandem in net, meaning Chris Foxwell will be the odd-man out and likely dealt. All-Clarington tournament final in Otonabee Barnaby's Restaurant holds on for narrow 3-2 win over Hunter's Photography in A championship OTONABEE - Two Clarington teams were left standing to stake a claim on the A Division champi onship in Otonabee's annual bantam house league tournament. In the wake of a scoreless first period period in the final, Barnaby's Restaurant Restaurant shell-shocked Hunter's Photography Photography with three goals in under five minutes, off the sticks of Brett Whittaker, Whittaker, Joey Fernandes and Tyler Care- foote. Hunter's closed the second period period scoring with Gus Sullivan setting setting up a Brayden Aloe goal. Aloe added another in the third, assisted by Neil Mawdsley, but Barnaby's held out for the 3-2 victory. Hunter's had edged out two formidable formidable opponents in Oshawa and Barrie Barrie earlier in the day. with 3-1 and 4- 3 decisions respectively. Chris Seiler's Seiler's stellar goal-line stance frustrated a very relentless Simcoe offence, while Corey Hofkirclmer was a physical physical presence. Scoring in these games were Mitch Niles (2), Michael Waller, Aloe, Brendan Barleben, Shaun Slcmko and Daniel Sonderskov. Assists Assists went to Sonderskov, Slemko, Chris Henry, Aloe (2), and Waller. Hunter's also fared well in the skills competition, with Seiler winning winning the top goalie award, while Aloe and Chris Henry teamed up to take the speed skating title. Orono hoopsters have got game Laura Trim and Emily Dewsbury lead Trinity College to OFSAA basketball championships TIMMINS - A couple of local products made hefty contributions to the success of the Trinity College School Bears senior girls' basketball team at the OFSAA 'A' championships championships held in Timmins recently. Laura Trim and Emily Dewsbury, both of Orono, helped Trinity, seeded sixth, advance advance through to • the quarterfinals of the provincial c h a m p i o n s h i p s before being eliminated eliminated by the number three- seeded team from Ottawa. Trim scored 11 points in the opener with some timely three-point shooting in a 52- 39 win over Ka- puskasing. A 53- 36 win over Nelson Nelson Boylen High School (Toronto) put TCS into the q u a rte r f i n a 1 s against the Ashbury Ashbury Colts (Ottawa). After staying close at the half, TCS were downed 46-25,. Trini returned to'the basketball team for her final year and made a big contribution to the success of the Bears. On the season, she made 16 of 60 three-point shots leading the team in both categories. Dewsbury returned to the varsity squad and her presence under the boards was strong. As the starting centre, she used her aggressive play and size to great advantage, averaging averaging five rebounds and four points per game. She was the team's most improved improved player, winning the Mcmil- lan Cup for her efforts. The highlight highlight of her season came in the Kawartha final where she scored 14 points, a personal best. Laura Trim v % m I ' Emily Dewsbury Got a good sports story you want to see in print? 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