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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-11-13, Page 13Eliminated by Bayview Panthers reach quarter -finals By Ray Lewis RICHMOND HILL - Despite a thrilling overtime victory that seemed to give them the spark they would need to carry through, the South Huron girls' field hockey team's season came to an end in Richmond Hill Friday afternoon. turn the tables. Near halftime, they clearly began to dominate and there were many anxious moments around the opposition's goal. Pan- ther forwards had the ball on the Bayview goal -line three times, but just couldn't push it across. "You need one or two breaks and best of them," said Workman. "As for Bayview, they were determined. They were prepared to knock you down for it, and that's the kind of attitude you need if you want to win the whole thing." Tough pool At the end of pool play. South in the hands of Exeter's final shoot- er, Lisa Forrest. The young mid- fielder made no mistake with a shot high to the left comer, and the teams set up for a second round. This time through Riehl was flawless stopping all five shots, and Campbell's second goal proved to "They were prepared to knock you down for it, and that's the kind of attitude you need if you want to win the whole thing." The Panthers survived pool play at the Ontario Federation of Schools Athletic Association field hockey championship, by defeating Ottawa's Earl of March in a thrill- ing overtime shoot-out, but lost to a strong Bayview squad 2-0 in quarterfinal action. "It wasn't to be I guess," said a saddened but proud coach Jim Workman. "We had a lot of scor- ing chances but just couldn't put the ball in the net." Bayview scored midway through the first half and continued to carry the play to South Huron for the next 10 minutes. But the locals seemed to find new life behind the many fans who made the trip and slowly began to we didn't seem to get any," said Workman. The Panthers defensive corps of Jenny Wareham, Melanie Jones and Chrissy OToole were out- standing, as was the play of Tina Campbell. The talented left -inner came close to tying the game on a near breakaway, but was beaten to the ball by a sprawling goalkeeper. With four minutes left in the game, and South Huron pulling out all of the stops, Bayview sprung free for the insurance goal they needed. Although somewhat disheart- ened, Workman said he was proud of his team's accomplishments. "Even though we didn't win it all, we proved we can play with the Huron remained in a deadlock with Earl of March for second place with three points, after their match ended in a 0-0 draw. The Panthers had a record of 1-1-1 while March finished with three ties, and both clubs were tied in goitla_.for_tlod against. That -forted both teams into a penalty -flick shoot-out Fri- day moming, with each sending their five best shooters to the line. March scored on their fust two shots placing South Huron's future in jeopardy, but Tina Campbell scored to bring the locals to within one. Both teams then missed their next two shots, and local goalkeep- er Tonya Riehl kept the team alive by stopping the fifth March shot. The team's fate was then placed Jubilation from the South Huron bench as members of the girls field hockey team prepare to swarm the pitch after defeating Earl of March in double penalty strokes, to advance to the quarterfinals. HEAT win CORN cfleaturIng Dovetec Com Stove Ar ULC Approved tar Constant Reliable Clean Heat • 5 Year Limited Warranty on Parts and Workmanship • .R�$a.v"• s>4•rs • Dovetec Heater uses shelled corn, a totally renewable resource as its amazing non-polluting high efficiency fuel. A Dovetec does not require a costly chimney. wall or floor shielding. It can be vented right through any wall. 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St. Thomas More 1, South Huron 0 The Panthers opened the OFSAA tournament with a 1-0 loss to St. Thomas More of Hamilton, who went on to finish first in the pool and eventually capture the tourna- ment championship. • Once again South Huron had trenir4e-fittti ig the net despite t it= Iil$ylttg their opponents. St. Thom- as sco}ed late in the second half for a 1-0 victory. "We outplayed them and should have won," said Workman. "But then, Medway could probably say that about us a WOSSA." It's a little early to be contemplat- ing next season, but increased com- petition at the WOSSA level and the fact that South Huron loses eight starters through graduation, could prove a tough test for the squad. But as Workman stated, "you need a test like that." Jon, he's a tough guy to coach use thefacts ma'am. Well the fact is this guy is rather a pain in the butt. He gets to games late, he takes unnecessary penalties and, by his own admission, is the team clown. But while Jon McEachem may be a difficult person to handle, he's helped the Lucan Irish to eight wins and two ties in their first ten games. At 6'2" and 280 pounds he's built more like a football line- man than the guy you expect to skate up and down the Ice and score goals. But he does, and lined with mates Greg Muir and Andy Ross are the Junior 'D' team's most productive offensive line. This year he is an assistant captain, surprisingly because at times McEachem shows little discipline. "I'm usually not a leader. I'm the class clown but being an assistant, I'm taking it serious," said McEachem. He began his minor hockey in Lucan with the help of his uncle Bruce Cornish, moved to London for more minor hock- ey and high school at H.B. Beal before joining the Irish four years ago during the playoffs. . In 1988, he had a tryout with the Junior 'B' London Dia- monds and the next year tried to crack the Strathroy Blades lineup. "I tried out for London in 1988 and they gave me this spiel they had all their players." With the Blades, McEachem was asked to take on a role he's not accustomed to. "1 think they wanted me to sign as a fighter, but I'm not a fighter." For those who watch the Irish on a regular basis, it's a tnie statement but he also won't walk away from anything. Against Mitchell last week he was knocked to the ice a couple of times and then went after the first person he could find out of frustration. . "A person can only take so much. If you're not fast enough to catch me, get off the ice." But catching this big guy usually isn't that difficult. He's usually the last guy back because of his size but with the speedy Ross and Muir, McEachem's job is to score goals. Some conflict: Both coach Ken Needham and McEachem will tell you there are some hard feelings towards each other. Needham believes in discipline for his players but often, like a recent game in Alvinston when he showed up late and want- ed to play, McEachem feels he is in the right. "At first we never got along. Ken's a great guy when tlef not behind the bench. There are some instances when I think I should play like in Alvinston. I think he likes me as a player and a person." Needham says the toughest thing when dealing with McEachem could be his attitude. "He thinks that since he's older than the other kids he knows more than anyone else," said Needham. A lot of coaches would Maybe think twleei belbre even sign- ing him. He's an overager (21) and you are only allowed two per team. But Big Jon gets the job done and when it boils down to the basics, he wins hockey games. "Everyone knows what he's like. But if he could put it all to- gether, he'd be the best player in the league," said Needham. The tools are there but once in a while it takes a lot of pol- ishing to get the best results. McEachem says he believes Needham knows what to and what not to expect from the big centreman. "He knows Fm 280 pounds and not in the best shape but I'm coming back (defensively) more than I have in other years." With the Irish needing all the offensive punch they can get, and depending on McEachem to carry the load, he says he's not pressured. "I don't feel pressured. I come here to play the game. I'm not a big superstar and I just like the game. It's fun." sidelines by Fred C roves W -^ - .. -. - -V .. n. -. • -.• -. - .. '. - -n. -. - -nr -. - -n -. • -n. -. • -n .. - -nt • -'n fl --V•V— --n ..n - - r- - -0. CHRISTMAS CRAFT CLASSES Chlldrens Classes Heid Wednesdays from 4 - 5:15 p.m. Nov. 20 - Together we will decorate a 12" twig candy cane using rattia, red and gold accents. $15.00 Nov. 27 - An adorable teddy bear is nestled on this grapevine wreath accented with gold, red and green $15.00 Doc. 4 - The Fresh Wreath Class". 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