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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-06-16, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2005. Sports Walton moto-cross features local riders The incredible heat and humidity this past weekend did not seem to slow down the motocross action in Walton. Over 3,500 racers and spectators endured the hot weather for the two-day event that saw some fast and furious racing. Over the two days, the event hosted 998 rider entries tn 33 different race classes from parts of Quebec, Michigan, Ohio and New York. Ontario riders came from as far as Timmins to the north, Windsor to the south-west and Ottawa to the east. The weekend racing was part of the Amateur National Qualifier Series where racers were competing for eligibility for the Grand National Races that are to be held in Walton Aug. 16-21. The event was also round 5 (of 7) of the Motovan.com Ontario Provincial Championship race series, where battles for provincial championships are running strong. Motocross is a sport that has been growing tremendously in popularity with both riders and spectators. This is evident by the number of local riders participating in this weekend’s event. The twenty-two local riders earned 12 top ten finishes with three riders earning podium wins. Mitchell Godkin rode strong with a first place win in the 50cc GP and a second place finish in the 50cc 7-8. Mackenzie Machan battled for a second place win in the 50cc 4-6 and James Bank earned a solid first place win in the ATV Pro class. U-7 TV getting closer to win The Brussels U-7 Team IV is getting closer to a win. In their last game the score was 3-1. The Brussels goal was scored by Gregory Ward. Opposition goals were scored by Katelyn Scarrow. Dawson Peachy ad Logan Kellington Team IV goalies were Delayna Smith and Zach Bastien. They did an outstanding job. Shaelynn Cloak.’ey, Micah Kipfer, Konrad McArter and Mitchell Ward came close to scoring several times. RIDER NAME TOWN RACE CLASS RESULT Mackenzie Machan Molesworth 50cc 4-6 50cc GP 2nd 8th Lucas Godkin Walton 50cc 4-6 50cc GP 4th 9th Mitchell Godkin Walton 50cc 7-8 50cc GP 2nd 1st Cody Richmond Brussels 60cc 80cc 7-11 35th 31st Nick Debrusk Egmondville 80cc 12-16 Super Mini 7th 14th Scott Vande Borne Egmondville 80cc 12-16 Super Mini 11th 31st Brent Godkin Kirkton 80cc 12-16 Super Mini 17th 23rd Tyler Listman Kinburn 80cc 12-16 Super Mini 20th 24th Josh Shea Seaforth 80cc 12-16 40th Greg Bowers Walton 125 Beginner 18th Scott Godkin Kirkton 125 Beginner GP Beginner 20th 28th Brad Sommerville Walton 125 Beginner GP Beginner 38th 31st Bruce Godkin Walton 250 Beginner Vet Junior 9th 26th Wes Penelton Brussels 125 Junior GP Junior 19th 23rd Devin Blake Brussels 125 Junior GP Junior 26th 17th Scott Donkersgoed Listowel 250 Junior GP Junior 8th 12th Kevin Machan Monkton 250 Intermediate 19th Lee Gulliver Wroxeter 125 Pro 23rd James Bank Ethel ATV Pro 1st Stephen Haasnoot Wroxeter ATV Pro 4th Tyler Campbell Ethel ATV Junior 8th Andrew McDonald Walton ATV Junior 16th Full results available at http://www.cmrcracing.com/results/default.asp Slide The batter/base runner slides feet first into first base to beat the throw to the base. She was called safe on the play. Story and additional photo on Page 9. (jim Brown photo) Hullett PeeWee girls get season underway The Hullett PeeWee Girls have gotten their season underway. The first game was against Holmesville with t he opponents coming out on top by a score of 15-9. The girls played a great game. Rachell Ducharme hit two homeruns and a triple. The second game of the season was against Lucknow. Hullett played well but Lucknow came out ahead with a score of 19-13. Kaitlyn Roetcisoender had an amazing inning in the fourth. She managed to grab, not just one, but two hard-line drives down the third base line and make perfect throws to first for two outs. There were great hits by Amanda Fryer and Cassie Salverda who both scored doubles. 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Goderich scored another four goals, making the final score a 7-0 victory for Goderich. BELGRAVE KINSMEN © ©CO-ED BALL © ©TOURNAMENT © ©Jaly 13-17 © Registration o required prior to © June 25 Contact © o Randy Nixon © ©at 523-4989 or © 523-4481 Fa ~© r:o © © © © © © Come on out ~ get your registration done all at once Brussels Minor Hockey Figure Skating Power Skating WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 AND THURSDAY, JUNE BMG Arena 7:00 - 9:00 Minor Hockey is still looking for people to serve as Secretary, Vice-President and additional Directors on the executive. These are very rewarding positions and minor hockey needs them to be filled. Meetings are held the first Monday of every month. Your teams and your children need these positions to be filled. Late registration will result in additional fees. Power Skating is offering 10 week and 20 week sessions. 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