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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-06-06, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013.Sports PeeWee Tigers win gold in Mitchell ball tournament The Brussels Peewees Tigers took part in the annual Mitchell Fastball tournament, which included more than 90 teams, this past weekend. Brussels opened up the tournament on last Thursday evening with a convincing 14-0 win over Shakespeare. Their success continued on Saturday with wins over Owen Sound (10-0) and Shallow Lake (8-1). Finishing first in their pool, they moved on to face Tavistock and came away with an 8-1 victory. In the championship game they took to the rain soaked diamond against Glencoe. The Tigers took an early lead with good bats and strong pitching from Wyatt Machan. Glencoe battled back in the last inning forcing extra innings. Mitchell McKee scored from third to get the winning run as the Tigers won a thrilling 12-11 game. Coaches Gary Pipe, Jeff Newell and Scott Johnston were very impressed with the team’s intelligent offence, stymie defence and composure under pressure. Contributions from all team members were integral to their success. The team is comprised of Connor Bridge, Nolan Johnston, Logan Kellington, Wyatt Machan, Mitchell McKee, Dylan MacNeil, Bennett Newell, Jack Pipe, Jarron Thompson, Mitchell Ward, Jasmine Vader, and Kailey Wheeler. The PeeWee team’s next home game is Wednesday, June 12 at the Brussels Optimist Ball Park at 7 p.m. A golden victory The Brussels PeeWee Tigers came out on top at last weekend’s Mitchell fastball tournament and were poised for celebration once the final out had been recorded. The winners are, back row, from left: Gary Pipe, Logan Kellington, Connor Bridge, Dylan McNeil, Wyatt Machan, Ben Newell, Jeff Newell and Scott Johnston. Front row, from left: Mitchell Ward, Jack Pipe, Mitchell McKee, Nolan Johnston, Jarron Thompson and Kailey Wheeler. Absent from the picture was Jasmine Vader. (Photo submitted) Chip and a Putt – By Bruce Skinn The Wingham Golf and Curling Club bid farewell to the cold wet month of May and is looking forward to the summer months. On Tuesday, May 28 the rain forced the ladies to cancel their golf plans, but 28 of the girls still got together in the dining lounge for some games of fun, followed by supper. The Wednesday senior men had 19 golfers on a cool drizzly morning. Doug Vanderwoude was the big winner for the day claiming both low gross and low net. Glenn McMichael took home second with Jeff Lockridge, third. Ray Walker was winner of the longest putt. The Thursday night men had 77 golfers hit the links on a beautiful golf night. Don Edgar fired a sizzling one under 34 to claim low gross. The closest to the pin winners were Don Bone and Trevor Hopf with Tony Barr, Bill Robinson, Wayne Gordon, Dan McBurney and Ed Collinson receiving the prizes for longest putts. Hidden score winners were Doug Vanderwoude, Doug Neil, Corey Hayter, Lloyd Erb and Norm Watson. On Saturday, June 1 the club was pleased to help Mr. and Mrs. Don Taylor celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. The 35 family members and friends enjoyed a ham and roast beef buffet in the dining lounge. This coming Friday, June 7 is the monthly golf and wing night. The doctor recruitment golf and fundraiser are still looking for teams for their annual tournament on Saturday, June 15. Anyone wishing to participate should contact Doug Neil at 519-357-3492 or Doug Skinn at 519-357-1731. Weather causes problems for fastball Weather has played havoc with the schedule of the three local teams in the Huron County Fastball League. The Walton Brewers have played two games, with both contests being on the road. On May 24, the Brewers were in Fullarton and were handed a 12-5 setback by the A’s. The team travelled to Wingham on May 26 and scored a 7-3 decision over the Hitmen. The Brewers were to play the Goderich Grizzlies last Tuesday, but the game was postponed due to the weather and will be played at a later date. Walton hosted the defending league champion Belmore Stingers on Tuesday. The results were not available at press time. The Brewers travel to Goderich on Monday for an 8:30 p.m. contest against the Grizzlies. The Blyth Barons kicked off their season on May 24 in Belmore against the defending league champion Stingers. The Stingers prevailed 7-5. The Barons were scheduled to play in Brussels last Wednesday, but the game was postponed due to the weather and will be rescheduled to a later date. Blyth was scheduled to host to the Belmore Stingers last Friday, but the game was postponed due to the weather and will be played at a later date. The Barons play host to the Goderich Grizzlies on Friday, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Blyth ball park. The team is in Zurich on Tuesday for an 8:30 p.m. contest against the Rangers. The Brussels Tigers were scheduled to begin their season at home on May 29 against the Blyth Barons but the game was postponed due to the weather. The Tigers were in Zurich on Tuesday for a game against the Rangers. Results were not available at press time. The Tigers are in Wingham on Friday for a 7:30 p.m. contest against the Hitmen. The team hosts the Fullarton A’s on Wednesday, beginning at 8:30 p.m. at the Optimist Ball park in Brussels. By Jim Brown Special to The Citizen HCFL BRUSSELS TIGERS HOME GAME SCHEDULE Wednesday, May 29 Blyth at Brussels - 8:30 pm Wednesday, June 12 Fullarton at Brussels - 8:30 pm Friday, June 21 Walton at Brussels - 8:30 pm Wednesday, July 3 Blyth at Brussels - 8:30 pm Friday, July 5 Wroxeter at Brussels - 8:30 pm Wednesday, July 10 Sebringville at Brussels - 8:30 pm Wednesday, July 17 Zurich at Brussels - 8:30 pm Wednesday, July 24 Goderich at Brussels - 8:30 pm Wednesday, August 7 Wingham at Brussels - 8:30 pm Wednesday, August 14 Wroxeter at Brussels - 8:30 pm Friday, August 16 Belmore at Brussels - 8:30 pm 42nd Annual Brussels Tournament - July 26, 27, 28 The spat at Sparlings Both Blyth U10 teams, the Lightning and the Thunder, took to the pitch last week in Blyth soccer’s version of a civil war. (Jim Brown photo) Good old-fashioned red versus blue In U5 soccer action in Brussels this week, the U5 Blue team took on the U5 Red team to prove which colour really is the best. (Jim Brown Photo)