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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-09-13, Page 13Sell it in the classifieds call 235-1331 UMMtf I„f BAH' 1 I �uaranteed Investment Certificates Wain St., Exeter .IpIhkkil 295-1060 ,rf�, Serving South Huron, North Middlesex & Lambton Football on By Michelle Ellison EXETER - Lack of coaching seems to be the main reason three football teams have recently disap- peared form the Huron -Perth Foot- ball Conference. But South Huron District High school's Junior and senior coaches are prepared to remain with their teams until the league is forced to fold. "I think it's a great sport and a good opportunity for young men to get rid of frustrations", is the reason senior coach, Rob Bogart, says he sticks with his team. However, since last year's season,. the senior division of the HP con- ference has lost two teams. Strat- ford Central Schgpl was forced to leave because of lack of coaching, while Norwell High School were Since 1873 Wednesday, September 13, 1989 Second Section the decline in Huron -Perth pressured to return to Wellington County, leaving only Goderich, Listowel and SH for this season. Bogart says his team is still deter- mined to work hard and as far as wanting to become conference champs for the fourth year in a row, he said, "I certainly do, but that's up to the guys on the field." The senior team is beginning with a much smaller squad than in previous years. Bogart thinks the athletes feel they must concentrate on studies in school and they have job commitments. He doesn't think it's because of lack of inter- est due to the small number of teams in the league, because the team will be competing in -the same number of games as previous years. Junior coach, Dave Cox, is just as determined to lead his team through another season even though the junior league lost Strat- ford Northwestern, also due to lack of coaching. "We're inexperienced and young but we have talent. If we can learn to play well together, we could be quite successful". Bogart feels it would be very un- fortunate for the athletes if the league where to fold, seeing as high school is the only opportuni- ty the majority of students get to compete in football. Bogart also pointed out that as football draws to it, the greatest number of athletes for a team sport at SH; many would be disappoint- ed if the sport was eliminated and the school spirit could be dam- pened. He added his own personal feel- ing is "Football is the leader of school spirit. If we have a pep ral- ly, the rowdiness and roughness of the whole thing (football) gets people going. Perhaps it goes back the the gladiators". If in the future, another team drops out causing the HP league to fold, SH's options are limited. Both teams have been competi- tive in exhibition games against teams of the London Conference in the past and according to Cox, "the London convener has said we could play in the London system." A sport similar to football, rug- by, has been taken on by some schools in the HP Conference but since it is played in the spring, it would not be an alternative for football, simply an addition to the conference. It appears unlikely this sport will appear around SH in the near future as Bogart nor Cox are inter- ested in coaching a rugby team. But for now, thanks to loyal coaching and hard working ath- letes, the remaining teams of the HP Conference should be as pre- pared as ever to feel "The Cats Scratch". Greys win another league title ST. MARYS - The Exeter Greys have won their fourth -straight South Perth Ladies Fastball League championship, beating St. Marys 3-1 last Tuesday to sweep the best - of -three final series in two -straight games. The Greys won the opening game of the series August 29 and had to have the August 31 game put on hold until last Tuesday whcn they finally wrapped up it up. In the first game of the series, Exeter fell behind early when St. Marys scored two unearned runs in the first inning. . Exeter chipped away at the lead and eventually won 5-2, led by San- dra Burns and Elaine Gould, who both went two -for -three at the plate, with a couple of runs batted in, and Cyndi Down, who belted a run - scoring triple. - Patti Down's fine pitching perfor- mance was backed by good defence by the Greys except for the miscue by her in the first inning, which led to the St. Marys runs. The Greys made it a short series Royals get offence going HENSALL - After producing only three runs in the previous six games, Exeter Royals' offence fi- nally came to life last Wednesday night in Hensall, as they thumped Tavistock Merchants 15-3 in the third -and -deciding game of their South Perth Fastball League playoff series. Following a fine showing in their tournament, the Royals' were shutout in their hist two league games, dropped 1-0 and 4-0 deci- sions in their OASA zone finals and were held to three runs in the first two playoff games with Tavis- tock, a 5-1 loss and 2-0 victory. Exeter pounded out 18 hits in the Tavistock rout with every player in the lineup, but one, getting at least one hit. Derwyn Hodgins led the way with four hits and a walk in five trips. Pete Tuckey singled twice and scored two runs as did shortstop Dan Heywood. Greg Wise doubled Still going strong - Football may be on the decline at some schools in the Huron -Perth Conference and scored two runs. Catcher Tom but not at South Huron. Here, some members of the Pather's Senior team go through the riggers of Tordoff doubled twice and singled the obstacle course at practice last week. Please turn to page,14 TRRVEL SHOW EXETER Thursday, September 21 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. cr mer A & H Grocery Store in Exeter Next to Something S . ecial, 388 Main St. Meet the stars of the Wonderful World of Travel plus pick up your 1989-90 Winter Brochures * Sunquest Vacations . * Hanover Holidays * Fettes Tours * Adventure Tours * Wardair Holidays * Pathway Tours * Fiesta Holidays * Key Tours * Regent Holidays * Carousel Holidays * Canadian Holidays Sponsored by hovel Exeter 235-2000 1-800-265-7022 by getting some timely hitting in the deciding game. Cara Wolfcamp, Heidi Elliot and Sandi Fremlin all belted triples for the Greys, leading them to the win. Patti Down was also the winning pitcher in the championship game. Grey's coach Janet Buchanan ex- pressed her thanks to all of their fans for supporting the team throughout the year. The team will be awarded their championship trophy at the league banquet in Kirkton, October 1. Anticipation - Pat Down, of the Downtown Dollies Ladies Slow - Pitch team, waits for the pop-up to come down when she was playing second base in the Ladies Slow Pitch League "A" finals Saturday. 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