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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-05-29, Page 8SportsPAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2008. The Blyth Destroyers U-16 boys soccer travelled to play Goderich II on May 21, on yet another cold and wet Wednesday night. Ten minutes into the game Goderich scored. Goderich widened the lead when goalie Greg Roetcisoender came out of the net to challenge the ball. Goderich forward came in and scored as the ball slipped out of the keeper’s hand. Halfback, Brendon Boven booted the ball into the corner of Goderich’s defensive zone and Tolson Carter gained control of the ball and scored for Blyth to narrow the gap in the score making it 2-1. Both teams had some great shots on net, but neither team was able to score before the half-time whistle blew. Goderich kept on the pressure after the half-time break and scored their third goal of the game. Carter made a beautiful pass in front of the net and Brent Drost caught a piece of the ball and chipped it into the Goderich net to score. Goderich caught a lucky break and scored on a corner kick. Goderich seemed hungry for the ball and beat Blyth to the ball and was able to score again. The final goal of the game showed some nice teamwork from Blyth duo Boven and Carter. Goderich won this soccer match 5-3, the first loss of the season for Blyth. Palmerston 91s had an away game on Tuesday, May 6 against Guelph V and a home game on Thursday, May 8 against Guelph M. In both games the outcome was unfavourable for the 91s. Wednesday, May 14 was scheduled for a game in Stratford but was cancelled due to rain. Thursday, May 15 the 91s had a home game in Palmerston against Kitchener. The 91s won 13-9. Destroyers fall to Goderich The Blyth Barons travelled to Goderich to face the Orioles Tuesday, May 13 in Huron County Fastball League action. This proved to be an interesting contest as four members of the current Barons played with the Orioles last year. The first pitch of the game from the Orioles was a bean ball to lead off hitter Darcey Cook catching both team’s attention right away. Ryan Clancy sacrificed Cook to second with a bunt. Trevor Seip hit a single to put runners on the corners. Chris Stewart was called out when his bunt attempt bounced back and hit the bat in fair territory. Mike Bromley went to first on a walk. Justin Peters grounded out to the first baseman to end the inning. Cook took to the mound and retired the side on a fly and two ground outs. Shawn Bromley led off the second inning with a triple for Blyth. Pat Cronin followed that up with a single to put runners on the corners. Cronin stole second to put both Baron runners in scoring position. Chad Haggitt picked up two RBIs with a hit to right field. Cook ripped a triple to left centre to bring Haggitt home and pick up an RBI. Clancy lined out to the shortstop for the first out. Seip reached first with a single and stole second. Stewart reached first on a fielder’s choice. Bromley popped up to third to end the inning with the Barons scoring three runs to take the early lead. In the Oriole half Cook allowed a single, and two walks, but gave up no runs. It was a no-run inning for the Barons too. The Orioles got two runs, then the tying run came on an overthrow at third base by Barons’ catcher Seip. In the top of the fourth Clancy singled to right field but was left on base. The Oriole fourth saw Cook and Seip switch positions. Seip posted a one-hit, no-run inning. Bromley led off the fifth with a single. Peters reached first on the fielder’s choice. Shawn Bromley picked up an RBI with a shot that the third baseman failed to handle. Haggitt picked up his third RBI on a hit to right field. Cook reached on an error by the third baseman but was left on base after Clancy ground out. Seip retired the side in the Oriole half with two strikeouts and a fly- out. The sixth produced three ground outs by Seip, Stewart and Steve Cook to leave the Blyth lead at two. Seip once again retired the side in the Oriole half. In the final inning the Barons threatened with a single by Peters but were shut down after a great catch by the Oriole centre fielder. Seip finished the game allowing no runs to secure the Barons’ 5-3 victory. The Walton Brewers were in town Friday, May 23. Cook started on the mound giving up only a single and a walk. In the bottom Cook singled and stole second. Seip dealt the big blow with a homerun blast for two RBIs. Mike Bromley stroked a triple. A Justin Peters single brought Bromley home. A fly to centre ended the inning. On the mound Cook surrendered a walk but retired the three outs with a fly ball, ground-out and a strikeout. Offensively, the team were unable to add to their score. The Walton third found Cook giving up a single and a walk but otherwise recording the three outs. Clancy reached base after being hit by a pitch. Seip hit his second homerun of the night to record two more RBIs. At the end of the third the Barons had a commanding 5-0 lead. At the top of the inning Walton scored six runs on three singles, a double, triple and homerun, to chase Cook from the mound with only one out. Seip came out to record the final two outs on a strike out and ground out. In the Barons’ half Cook singled and stole his way home with the help of some Walton errors to tie the game. Clancy popped out to first to end the inning. At the bottom of the inning Seip led off with a single. Shawn Bromley reached on a sacrifice bunt with an error by the second baseman. Mike Bromley got on base on an error by the pitcher. Chad Haggitt hit a single and earned an RBI. With three runs scoring Blyth was up 9-7. Seip retired the Walton batters on four fly balls and a strikeout. In the Blyth at bat, after walks to Clancy and Seip, Shawn Bromley hit into an inning-ending double play. Seip retired the Walton batters in succession, preserving the 9-7 victory. The Barons play Friday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m. against the Brussels Tigers. Catching some air Spencer Stevenson stuck his landing, despite how terrified he might have been at the idea, last week at track and field at East Wawanosh Public School. Stevenson was attempting to master the rhythm necessary for the triple jump while his classmates looked on. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Blyth Barons are 3 for 3 The U-14 Blyth boys soccer has finally decided on a name, the Blyth Warheads. The Warheads travelled to Clinton to play their weekly game of soccer against Clinton II. Blyth and Clinton took turns gaining control of the ball and each team had some great shots on net. Blyth’s Wyatt Bearss made some great saves as goalkeeper to stop his opponents from scoring. With less than 30 seconds left in the first half Clinton was able to score on a corner kick, taking the narrow lead of 1-0 at halftime. Blyth defence left a man uncovered and Clinton scored, then scored again on a breakaway. Marc Dery made a nice pass up the field and Greg Roetcisoender scored. Blyth poured on the pressure but Clinton’s defensive team stood strong. Clinton scored a final goal before the whistle blew to signal the end of the game. Blyth had their first loss of the season with a score of 4-1. “The team played an amazingly strong first half and the game was very evenly played by both teams. In the second half of the game, Blyth got tired and discouraged after getting scored on,” said the coach. “It was nice to see the team get a goal and keep trying to stay in the game. This is a strong team and they just need to learn to focus on the play and keep in the game when they are down on the scoreboard.” U-14s post season’s first loss The Blyth Lightning U-12 team travelled to Clinton to take on United last week. The weather had cleared up and it was a good night for a soccer match. Ryan Nesbitt struck first for the Lightning, netting one late in the first half. Again at the start of the second half Nesbitt put another one pastthe Clinton netminder and it was looking like it would be an easy time for the Lightning. However, Clinton came back strong and scored three in a row to steal the lead. Blyth was not to be out done, though, and late in the game brothers Dalton and Wyatt Carey teamed up, with Wyatt scoring to even the match. Then Megan Hoggart got into the action, first feeding the ball to Dalton Carey for the go-ahead goal. She then scored one herself. When Wyatt Carey's shoot was blocked Hoggart put it away for Blyth. The Lightning took the 5-3 victory. Blyth Lightning takes 5-3 victory over Clinton Marlins lose 2 • 2 for 1 Friday night dinners served 5:30~8:30. • Sunday Brunch served 11~2. • Father’s Day Brunch*June 15 - *Free golf ball to all Dads! •Couples’ night June 14 Golf - Food, & Dance to Suzie Q. 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