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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-06-21, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012. PAGE 9. Outlaws capture top spot at Arthur tournamentThe Powell Contracting MidgetOutlaws visited Arthur on Saturday,June 16 and came away with the ‘A’Championship crown. Eight teams participated in the tournament including Sun County, Halton Hills, Brampton, Kitchener-Waterloo and the host Arthur squad. The day started with the Outlaws taking on the Brampton Excelsior team resulting in a lopsided 16-1 victory. Everyone on the team contributed but of special note was Mitchell Daw of Wingham who chalked up six assists in the win. Call-up Owen Mitchell of Wingham also notched his first goal with the Powell Contracting crew. The Outlaws then met a toughMississauga Tomahawks team in atight semi-final match. The gamewas scoreless until the start of the second period when Blyth’s Matt Van Wyk took a pass from his brother Mike and lasered a shot over the left shoulder of the Mississauga keeper. Almost another full period would pass before the lamp would be lit again. Dalton Carey of Blyth was under heavy pressure and went to his other hand to deliver a pass and send Daw in alone on a breakaway. Daw made no mistake going high over the goalie’s right shoulder to make it 2- 0 Outlaws. Despite the withering pressure of47 total shots by the Outlaw offence,there was no further scoring in thesecond or third periods until Cole Dannemann of Listowel added an empty net goal in the closing minute to send the Tomahawks home on the short end of a 3-0 loss. Outlaw goalie Nic Matheson of Atwood turned away 31 Mississauga shots to earn the shutout win. That left the Outlaws to face a Halton Hills Bulldogs squad in the championship game. Braydon Whitfield of Belgrave was able to open the scoring for the Outlaws in the championship by taking a pass from Wyatt Carey of Blyth and finding a hole in thebottom corner of the Bulldogs net.The tense 1-0 lead held up for therest of the first period. The second stanza was opened with Bobby Nesbitt pouncing on a loose ball and winning the 50-yard- breakaway footrace to deposit the Outlaw’s second goal. That opened the flood gates for the Outlaws as Dannemann and Dustin Pennington of Belgrave added further markers around a pair of goals by Brent Montgomery of Wingham. The second period closed with the Outlaws enjoying a 7-0 margin heading into the third period. The third period saw the Outlaws continue their offensive anddefensive domination and cruise toan 8-1 victory. The Halton Hillsgoalie stopped 61 shots. Compared quite favourably to the 20 shots given up by the Outlaws. Arden Coultes and Jared Logan (both of Belgrave) continuously pressured the Bulldogs into key turnovers. The Midget Outlaws squad was able to head with a fully deserved title and more hardware to add to their trophy case. Their next home game is at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex, Wingham on Monday, June 25 at 8 p.m. against Kitchener-Waterloo. Judo kick! Blyth’s Kathryn Chalmers must have been studying under Master Miyagi in her free time to learn moves like these. The U16 Girls Soccer team, of which Chalmers is a part, triumphed over Clinton on Wednesday, June 13 by a score of 4-2. (Vicky Bremner photo) Make your family part of history In the July 26 issue, prior to the homecoming celebrations from July 27-29, The Citizen will be publishing a special commemorative edition with an extra 1,000 copies. Included will be pages of family histories. You can tell your family’s history for as little as $63 for one-eighth of a page (with enough space for a brief synopsis and small photo of someone from your family’s history). Or by purchasing a one-quarter page, for $125 or one- half page for $250, you can give a more complete history. Just bring in your family story and photograph(s). We’ll quickly scan your precious photos and return them to you. Tell your family’s history as part of The Citizen’s salute to Brussels’ 140th anniversary. Deadline for submission is Friday, July 13. (These rates apply to family histories only.) Blyth Public School Celebration of Education Activities Include Saturday, June 23, 2012 • Open House Blyth Public School ~ 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. • Lions Barbecue Supper ~ Blyth Arena ~ 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. • Community Talent Show ~ Blyth Arena ~ 8:00 p.m. - finish Sunday, June 24, 2012 • Legion Breakfast ~ Blyth Memorial Hall ~ 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. • Community Church Service ~ Blyth Public School ~ 11:00 a.m. • Memory Garden Celebration ~ Blyth Memorial Garden ~ 2:00 p.m. Come Help Us Celebrate Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24, 2012 For more information contact Blyth Public School 519-523-9201 or email alicmcdo@fc.amdsb.ca Brussels Tigers squeak by Zurich Rangers 9-8 last week Andrew Baker’s sacrifice fly to left field brought Corey Campbell home from third base as the Brussels Tigers edged past the Zurich Rangers, 9-8 in Huron County Fastball League play Friday evening at the Optimist ball park in Brussels.Shawn Daw started on the mound for the Tigers, but Mike Watson came on in relief to record the victory. The Tigers put one run across the plate in the first inning, added two more in the second, one each in the third, fourth and fifth, before putting two across in the sixth and one more in the bottom of the seventh. Zurich matched Brussels run for run, tying the game with a pair of runs in the top of the seventh. Adam Corbett belted a home run for the Tigers. Jamie Hickling connected for a triple. Shawn Johnston had a double and single, with Daw rapping out three singles. Single base hits were contributed by Brian McArter, Campbell and Baker. Veteran player Doug Shaw said it was a close game. “It was a well played, hard-fought game” he said. He indicated that the Brussels pitchers pitched well. “Mike Watson came in, in a close spot and got us out of trouble,” he said. According to Shaw, the key to the team’s success against the Rangers was timely hitting, especially Adam Corbett and Andrew Baker. The Tigers were in Walton on Tuesday for a game against the Brewers. Next game for the Tigers is July 8 when they travel to Fullarton for a 7 p.m. game against the A’s. Next home game for the Brussels squad is July 11 when they host the Goderich Grizzlies beginning at 8:30 p.m. at the Optimist ball park. By Jim Brown The Citizen KEEP-U-NEET CLEANERS For all your Drycleaning and Laundry needs drop off your items at TASTY TREATS AND TREASURES at 54 King St. Clinton for quick return. 182 Huningon . Stratford ON 519-271-4516 ALSO:  • WEDDING DRESSES • FEATHER PILLOWS • SUEDES, LEATHERS AND AREA RUGS