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PAGE • - PLAIWPEALER - WEDNESDAY, MARC H 25,1981 Park Champs Crowned CHAMPIONSHIP STYLE--was displayed by Don Harris, far left, of Little John's as he hooked the ball over Don Prazak, 14, of Old Bridge to record two of his game high 18 points in last Wednesday's Park District basketball championship. John Wilkinson. 5, of Old Bridge holds oat John Griffith of the winners who was fighting for rebound position. Little John's won the final game, 70-63. STAFF PHOTO-JOEL WAKITSCH Little John's-Christopher's Men's Wear, after trailing throughout the second half, emerged victorious over Old Bridge Tavern 70-63 in McHenry's First Annual Park District Men's Basketball Championship last Wednesday night at Parkland The winners finally overtook Old Bridge with ahnyt $ minute* left in the eaUtCTi. Tin: Z>iki££, which had led by as much as 6 points midway in the second half, lost the ball on two turnover and two missed shots. Little John's quickly built a 6 point lead of their own in the waning minutes, but the Bridge battled back. Mark Wilkinson, who led all scorers with 28 points and Dave Lawson, who chipped in 13 points helped bring the Bridge to within 2 points with a minute to go. Little John's held the ball throughout the final minute and took advantage of Joe LaFontaine's intentional foul, with 8 seconds left to play, as Dan Stanowski sank both shots plus a technical free throw to help 'ice' the contest. Stanowski scored 11 second half points including 3 key inside buckets. Don Harris led all Little John's scorers with 18 points. Ken Ludwig had 16 points and Ken Mueller had 12 points Old Bridge, playing without the services of Len Gehrke (injured last week) plus Don Prazak playing 'hurt' < another ankle injury) still put together a good game. The losers, who trailed by as much as 15 points during the first half,, ha tiled hark tn within 4 at 39- first halt-- buzzer The Bridge sank 11. of 14 from the free throw line with Mark Wilkinson hitting 8 of 9. 1st 2nd t Little J VChrb 39 31 70 Old Bridge 35 28 63 McHenry Sand & Gravel battled River Shannon for third place and won 64-60 The winners, who led by as much as 12 points during the second half, saw their lead vanish to 1 point, 61-60, when Steve Brommelkamp sank 2 free throws to ice the game with only seconds remaining. Gary Afeld led the winners with 15 points. 12 coming in the second half Steve Whitehead added 13 points and Doug Nelson had 12 for Sand & Gravel Kip Novotny led all scorers with 17 points for River Shannon. Ev Klap- perich had 12 points, Doug Schmitt 10 and Joe Schwartz 10 points Shannon, playing without the services of its big man, was hampered by a terrible free throw exhibition, going 2 for 14 from the line Sand & Gravel went 10 of 19 from the charity stripe 1st 2nd t KiverS. 24 36 60 McH. SAG. 29 35 64 PatWirtz Special Olympians Swim In Naperville Special Olympians from several communities in the McHenry county area participated in area swim competition Wednesday, March 11 at Waubonsie Valley high school in Naperville. Twenty-one local athletes represented the county in competition which included well over 250 people The Special Olympics is an athletic program developed specifically for those who are mentally handicapped Swim training is provided year round at the local level by Northern Illinois Special Recreation association and is conducted at the Lake Region YMCA and Wood­ stock high school Results in various events and divisions which are determined by age and ability level included: 25 Yard Breaststroke: Shawn Russell. 1st.,; Jim Ryan. 4th and Scott Zim­ merman, 5th place 25 Yard Freestyle: gold medalists were Sandy Ferguson, Cheryl Melnick, Shawn Russell, Howard McGee, Jim Schaefer and Joe Render Silver medalists w ere Terry Horton and Steve Plaindealer D Marian Girls Lose The girl Hurricane cagers, known for good ball handling and passing, allowed Robin Behrens of Yorkville alone to steal the ball 12 times as they fell in the final Eme of the Hampshire Sectional, 45-35, it Thursday. Most of Behrens robberies came in the final eight minutes, a time slot when the Foxes outscored Marian 18-10, building on a 2 point lead at the end of three. Marian led 10-2 early in the game, and they held a 10-6 advantage going into the second period. The 4 point margin was cut to two by halftime, 19-17, and as the T Marian defense started to deteriorate. They fell apart in the last quarter, unable to erase a two-point defecit. Marian was led by Jackie Weber with 18, while Behrens led the Foxes with 18 also. Sandi Kasting and Paddy Guerin pulled down 10 ana 7 rebounds, respectively, while the Hurricanes shot 38 percent (15 of 40) from the field and 5 of 6 free throws. The Hurricanes ended their season with a 16-4 mark and Yorkville (26-1) advanced to the Lemont Supersectional against Chicago Christian. m ^' About five in ten Americans listen to the radio to keep informed of daily news happening. OPEN NOW IN McHENR Y THE BEEF BARN IS PROUD TO ANOUNCE THE OPENING OF A RETAIL MEAT DEPARTMENT IN ITS NEWLY OPENED FACILITIES ON W. ROUTE 120 We invite you to stop in to inspect our new store and give us the opportunity to say hello! At the BEEF BARN w« guarantee to bring you the absolute finest of beef available at a competitive price. Our meat experts are on hand all open hours to custom cut any special requests at no additional cost. "CHOICE MEATS GOURMET CUT OUR SPECIALTY" Also: Ask about our Lamb specials. PRIME FREEZER BEEF ORDERS GLADLY TAKEN AT ANY TIME BARN] 4614W.Rte. 120 McHenry, I I I . (S15)3t5-5900 DIVISION Of MtttNATIONAl If if •AINimiMS INC 4614 W. Rte. 120 McHenry, I I I . (815)385-5800 McCluggage. Bronze medalists were Cheri Van Lue, Gregg Howell, Don Manke, Durt Kamholz and Rodney Anderson. Others competing in the event were Wendy Mauer. 3rd., Diane Leach, 5th . Jim Ryan, 4th , Scott Zimmerman. 5th., Bob Washnock. 5th., Steve Berman. 5th , and Glenn Waiman. 4th 25 Yard Backstroke: Silver medals went to Wend} Mauer, Kurt Kamholz and Ray Lustig. Don Manke earned 4th and Steve Mc­ Cluggage 5th 56 Yard Freestyle: Gold medalists were Howard McGee and Ray Lustig Bronze medalists were Cheryl Melnick, Gregg Howell, Jim Schaefer and Glenn Waiman. Others in the event were Cheri Van Lue, 4th., Sandy Ferguson, 5th , Diane Leach, 6th., Terry Horton, 5th., Bob Washnok, 4th., Rodney Anderson, 4th., and Stever Berman, 5th. All athletes who earned Gold Medals will now ad­ vance to the State com­ petition to be held June 19-21 at Illinois State university in Normal-Bloomington 1 The 14th Annual Birch Knoll Sports Camps for girls will be held this sum mer at Camp Birch Knoll near Eagle River. Wisconsin The camps will feature two. one week sessions for high school tennfs en­ thusiasts, two, four-day sessions of Cheerleader camp and a special ten day fun and sports camp for younger girls Tennis Camp The tennis camp for high school girls wiii be held June 7-13 and 14-20 The per­ sonalized program is limited to 50 players and will include a complete program of tennis instruction directed by a select group of in­ structors and coaches The entire program is under the direction of the National Youth Tennis Association and will include work on the fundamentals in all phases of tennis, plus advanced work in stroke technique, strategy, court coverage drills, training and con­ ditioning All girls will take part in the league and match play and will have their play monitored and evaluated through the eyes of instant replay video equipment and by their coaches There will be play time too when the girls can take a break from tennis and enjoy all the recreational facilities available at Birch Knoll. Cheerleaders Cheerleader camps are for junior and senior high girls and will be divided into two, four-day sessons The first session wil be Thursday, Aug 13 to Monday, Aug. 17 while the second session will be Monday Aug. 17 through Friday, Aug. 21. New chants, cheers, sideline yells, pom pon routines , pyramids, gym­ nastics and double stunts are * all a part of the instructional program. A special advisor seminar will be included in the camp so advisors in attendance can learn more about their role as organizers, coor­ dinators and instructors The Cheerleader Camps are under the direction of the National Cheerleaders Association of Dallas. Texas The two Birch Knoll Camps involve over 400 girls from 80 midwestern schools Complete information on the various Birch Knoll camps is available by writing, Camp Birch Knoll. 222N Mariner Points. Sanibel, Florida, 33957 MARK WILKINSON--of Old Bridge, 1, puts up this shot over the outstretched arms of Little John's Ken Mueller in the championship finals of Park District Basketball. Wilkinson tallied 28 points on the day to top all scorers, but it wasn't enough to lift his teammates over Little John's, who had beaten Old Bridge twice during the regular season. STAFF PHOTO-JOEL WAKITSCH 40 Boys Compete For McHenry Track Aerobic Dancing At YMCA AEROBIC FITNESS Aerobic fitness classes (called Fitness Fantasia) will begin it's third year. The Fitness Fantasia program began with two classes - one in the morning and one in the evening; but now because of the great response, nine beginning and nine con­ tinuing classes are now offered. What if Fitness Fantasia? Fitness Fantasia is a total fitness program of choreographed movements td music. Simply, exercising to music. What could be more fun and better for you than this aerobic program. "Aerobic" refers to the ability of the program to train and strengthen the heart and lungs. F o r t y - f i v e m i n u t e beginning classes are of­ fered on Monday at 9:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Wednesay at 9:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Thursday at 10:45 a.m. and 7:15 and Friday at 9:15 a.m. Continuing classes are offered on Monday at 10:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m., Tuesday at 6:45 p.m., Wednesday at 10:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m., Thur­ sday at 9:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Friday at 10:45 a.m. and also on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Instructors are Diane Witt, Darlene Jacoby, Alison Easier and Cathy Campbell. Coach Dan Boland has 40 boys working out daily in preparation for the season track opener against Johnsburg and Woodstock at McCracken field on April 6 The Warriors should be strong in the sprints and the relays, with all conference sprinter Aric Akins and Pete Ritthaler along with Dave D ' A n g e l o l e a d i n g t h e w a y The weight events were dealt a severe blow, when Mark Schiller pulled some ligaments and is on crutches these days. Coach Boland was a little disappointed in the underclass turnout with only 19 frosh-soph members out for the squad Seniors, Eric Crittenden. Dave De'Angelo. Dan Freund, Sean Haley. Tim Klapperich. Jon Peterson, Roger Quinlan. Pete Rit­ thaler. Keith Schaeffer and Mark Schiller Juniors. Aric Akins, Jay Caron, Wade ( epulis, Gary Clark. Mike Connor. Ray Hoglund. Ron Kaas, Tony LaGray, Bryan Nobbe, Scott Schmitt, Rick Skinner Sophomores, Jeff Umax. Ron Ostrander. T o d d R e h b e r g . M a r k Robertson. Mladen Rudman. Scott Schroeder, Ken V a n d e r h e y d e n . J e f f Wallace. Steve Woo Fresh­ men, Matt Adams, Dave Beste. Steve Carby, "Dennis Casey. Todd Hughes, Marty Koleno, Chuck Martin. Mike Milinac and Brian Wright * Dick Rabbitt Youth Football Clinic Set COUPON V# i: •Hi a Again this year, the best attended football clinic of any kind will be presented in the fieldhouse at a new location. Harper college in Palatine, Illinois on Saturday, April 11. This will mark the ninth time a football clinic will be presented exclusively for the youth football coaches of Chicagoland. That is the football coaches who are voluntarily coaching boys at the grade school level Every community in Chicagoland has at least one. but probably many more than one of these teams The speakers at this year's clinic will be successful high school football coaches speaking on the fun­ damentals of coaching There will be a trainer discussing conditioning and taping of young football players. AH five speakers are aware of the unique problems involved ih coaching youth football and will speak in terms that will be helpful to these coaches Junior Bowling Association Begins Plans are underway to start a Junior Bowling Association in McHenry County. The organizational meeting is scheduled for April 6, at 7 p.m. at the American Legion in Crystal Lake. ** Anyone who is interested in junior bowling and willing to help form this new organization is urged- to attend this meeting This includes junior bowlers as well as parents and coaches The featured guest at the meeting will be Chuck hall, head of Junior Bowling Affairs from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The object of the meeting is to set up the charter, elect a n d up- Board of Directors layout plans for the conning 1981-1962 season The Board of Directors will be selected fro the ABC Directors, WIBC Directors, B o w l i n g P r o p r i e t o r s , parents and junior bowlers. 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