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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-06-04, Page 8SportsPAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009. The Bantam softball season in Brussels has started again this year. The lineup includes Morgan Deitner, Rachel Cousins, Ty Sebastian, Cody Higgins, Marlene Dale, Marissa Pipe, Kayla Harding, Ryan Sholdice, Lane Sebastian, Shea McLean, coaches Sandra Josling, Lisa Glanville and PeeWee players Adam Cousins, Brock McLean, Brody TenPas. The first game of the season was in Seaforth on May 11. Ty Sebastian was on the mound and racked up 13 strikeouts, one hit pitch, one hit and helped shutout Seaforth scoring. Brussels was able to get on the scoreboard in the third getting a run on walks to Lane Sebastian, Brock McLean, Pipe and Adam Cousins. Ty Sebastiain started the fourth with a triple and scored on a passed ball. Rachel Cousins also scored on a sacrifice by Dale. Deitner in the final inning ripped a double and stole her way home. The final score was 4-0 for Brussels. Brussels then had the home opener on May 25 against Ripley. Shea McLean was on the mound. The team got off to a poor offensive start in the first inning allowing seven runs on four errors and three hits. Brussels was able to score one run on a single by Deitner, a sacrifice by Adam Cousins and a double by Shea McLean. Brussels then settled in allowing only two runs in each of the next three innings. Brussels added four runs on hits by Deitner, Adam and Rachel Cousins, Shea and Brock McLean. In Brussels’ final at-bat they scored another four runs and left the bases loaded. The final score was 13-9 for Ripley. The next home game will be June 8 at 8:45 p.m. against Varna. The game It felt more like a night for hockey than baseball, but the Ethel and Lucknow Mites braved the cool temperatures on May 26 to offer some entertainment for ball fans. The local squad gave its best but fell short sending their visitors from Lucknow home with a victory under their belts. (Bonnie Gropp photo) The Blyth Thunder boys U-14 soccer squad travelled Thursday, May 28 to play against Seaforth II. After a very rainy day the boys enjoyed their chance to play in the mud and try to avoid the puddles on the field. Blyth’s Jan Paul VanDorp set up the play for Derek deBoer to score the first goal of the night. Robbie Gordon slid in to get the ball away from his opponents and booted the ball to VanDorp who took control of the ball and scored. Blyth came out for a very strong second half and went on to score six more goals. VanDorp scored two more goals for a hattrick. DeBoer scored three as lead scorer of the night and Hunter Broda scored one goal. Assists for these goals were earned by Wyatt Bearss, Trystan Weber, Ben Nonkes, VanDorp and deBoer. Defenders Murray Dale, Zach Drost, Rick Pot, Leendert VanDorp and Connor Wilts played an excellent game clearing the ball out of their end, limiting their opponents shots on net. Goalkeepers Broda and Tyler Boven earned the shutout. The final score was an 8-0 win for Blyth. Blyth Thunder heads to Seaforth next Thursday to play against Seaforth I. Brussels Bantams beat Seaforth 4-0 Construction Ph.:519-523-9354 Cell:519-525-8615 Custom 5" seamless eavestrough in aluminum or steel N e w On the field It was exciting action on a chilly evening as the Blyth Bantams, with help from a few Brussels neighbours, took on Mount Forest. The locals showed no mercy closing the door on their opponents, while cashing in 16 runners for a huge defeat. The batter lays down a bunt, which runs foul. (Vicky Bremner photo) Thunder U-14s win 8-0 The Brussels U-12 soccer team went up against St. Columban. It was a tough challenge but Brussels came out on top. In the first half Brussels went up 2-0. Goals were by Patrick Franken and Delayna Smith. But in the second, St. Columban stepped up and scored three. Brussels came back and scored two more. Netting these were Eric VanNess and Devin Bachert. The final score was 4-3.Blyth Minor Hockey Members ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, June 16 7:00 pm Blyth Lions Park 6:30 - 7:00 pm There will be a $75.00 fee for late registrations after this date. FINAL REGISTRATION Brussels U-12s fall to St. Columban WHAT ARE ASTHMA TRIGGERS? Asthma triggers are allergens and irritants that can create breathing problems when people with asthma are exposed to them. Common triggers include: • Pollens including tree pollen, grass pollen and ragweed • Cigarette smoke • Dust and dust mites • Pets and other animals • Food allergies • Weather and air pollution • Cold air and high humidity Classified advertisements published in The Citizen are now available on our website at www.northhuron.on.ca