Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-06-08, Page 14Page 14 Times -Advocate, June 8, 1994 In honor of a Job well done, Kendra Arthur, left and Becci Farquhar, right, present Jim Workman, long-time field hockey coach with a special piece of art work to thank him for his dedication to all past teams. Thanks to a special coach Teams have been championship winners since 1974 By Frin Lobb t r T -A. -watt EXETER A -solid foundation and team}aph-tt are two of the things Jim Workman attributes to 20 years of successful field hockey. Almost 100 women gathered to share some friendly competition and remember their experiences on Sunday at the first-ever field hockey re- union. "Mr. Workman is the greatest. He gives up every- thing he has for the girls," says Becci Farquhar, termer left winger. "He gave total commitment to us so we gave total commitment to him. I think that's why we were always successful." Jim Workman has been coaching the team ever since his arrival here from Ireland, where he too played field hockey. He is head of the technology department, and teaches drafting. Since 1974 SHDHS has won 16 out of 17 Huron -Perth tournaments, They have won 12 out of 15 WOSSA championships, and out 15 OFSA, All -Ontario matches, they have competed 12 times and won three times in the past five years. Last year SHDHS actually hosted OFSA which matched the top 16 out of 800 Ontario highschools. Says reunion organizer Kendra Arthur, "I never realized how well we did until the reunion, because I was al- ways having so much fun." The reunion, held at the high school featured a luncheon and a tourna- ment involving three teams of Alumni and the current Panthers team. Photo Albums full of old snapshots, news clippings, and team photos graced the school as each player reminisced about the games. Some players had moved on to British Cglurttbia and the states, but could not attend. Liz Brand; from Orillia, had.travelled the furthest distance. "The rules have change somewhat," said Jeannette DeVries, who was part of the first team in 1974. "There's no bullying anymore." Bullying is when two centremen vie for the ball after it has been u dropped. DeVries remembers being champions at the Even in big games, Huron -Perth levels at a time when the WOSSA and at crucial times he d OFSA didn't exist. make sure that Arthur, who played from 1981 to 1985 recalls watch - everyone had their ing Workman turn cartwheels on the sidelines when they fair chance to play." scored goals at tournaments. "As the level of competi- tion got higher he'd do a better trick, walkovers, round - offs etc. That was his style." Both girls commented on how he never had a bench warmer. "Even in the big games, at crucial times he'd make sure that everyone had their fair chance to play. It made everyone feel really involved." According to Arthur, "when the team first formed there were pretty slim pickings. But, because of the success, there are now cuts that have to be made because so many try out. Workman, who was proud to say he remembered the both first and last names of all the players, says that Toronto used to be the hot spot for field hockey, now he says, "we're really showing them what we've got." Baynham returns to national field hockey team The under -18 girls team will be in Regina to better their silver - medal performance of 1993 EXETER - Brenyn Baynham of Exeter has been re -named to the Ontario Under -18 Field Hockey team. Baynham played with the team last year when they won the sil- ver medal at the National Cham- pionships in Calgary last July. Fifteen girls were selected for the 1994 team, along with four extras' to train with the squad. They will be travelling to Ottawa at the end of June and will return for the National Championships in Regina Saskatchewan in late July. Can the team bring back that elusive gold medal after facing the nation's six toughest teams? "1111 be hard because B.C. al- ways has a strong team," said Baynham. Hawks name Revington as new coach, manager Barry Baynham, John Pryde also join team management EXETER - The Exeter Hawks of the Ontario Junior Development League has strengthened its team with the addition of three key people...and none of them will ever score a goal or dish out a body check. Dave Revington, John Pryde and Barry Baynham, all with years of hockey experience and all most re- cently with the Exeter Senior 'A' Mohawks have joined the Hawks organization. Revington will be the coach and general manager, Baynham will act as assistant coach and Pryde will be the assistant general manager. Hawk president Tom McCann told the T -A Monday night that George Pratt who has been the coach and general manager for the past two seasons was unable to make a- firm commitment to the team at this time. "He has other irons in the fire at the moment. If things don't work out I hope George will be back DIVA Rovisagton, moVil $ from with the organization in some ca- SenlOr 'A' back to Jun De - pocky," McCann said. velOpllleft. Revington said he is still assessing the business end of managing the Hawks. "We'll be announcing some fund raising activities in the near future," he said. The new coach did not reveal any particular moves he will be making to put his stamp on the Hawks, but he did stress that the team will be very aggressively pursuing local players. Revington added that he was particularly pleased that Barry Baynham has agreed to be the assistant coach. Baynham has played competitive hockey with success for many years. John Pryde is known in senior hock- ey circles as one of the key behind the scenes people who has been in- strumental in helping the Mohawks achieve success over the past several years. McCann said the Hawks are hoping to benefit from Revington's ex- perience. Over the past five years the Mohawks have won two Ontario championships, three league cham- pionships and were Hardy Cup semi- finalists. Revington's junior hockey coaching experience includes: Strathroy Junior 'B' Blades and the Lucan Irish Six where he won two OHA champion- ships. llnitrtt,'e 1(i 1 Express `A' flnallst� in tournament Two grand slams highlight senior team's week TILLSONBURG - At a tourna- ment in Tillsonburg on the week- end, the Exeter Express senior baseball team went in with a four - win, two loss record making it to the 'A' semi-finals Saturday eve- ning. The Express went in after beating Arva last Tuesday and losing to Listowel Thursday evening. Exeter played Cambridge Friday evening, winning 8-3. Pitcher Dave Atthill was on the mound all seven innings, allowing only two earning runs, one un -earned, on six hits and two walks. He racked up three strike -outs. The Express were on the board early in the game wigs two -run first and second innings. Freg Gregus and Rick Boon both hit triples in the game, and Don MacDonald was sidelined with a hamstring injury after hitting two singles. In their second game, the Express faced the home team, Tillsonburg, winning 11-7 on only 10 hits. Till- sonburg outhit the Express at 11 hits, but missed some scoring op- portunities. Scott Russell pitched all seven in- nings, adding four strike -outs to his record. The top hitter of the game was Ron Elliott, whose grand slam in a six -run third inning put Exeter well out in front. The Express met Chatham in the semi-finals, and lost 15-8. Marty Merner, Scott Davidson and Ron Elliott were all out on the mound, but couldn't hold the back the Chatham bats. Coach Joe Fulop said the team was tired after having played five games in six days with a shortened squad. •The Express faced Listowel on Thursday, losing 13-3, and racked up six errors to Listowel's three. Scott Russell hit a single and double in the game, and Rob Dick- ey and Rick Boon hit singles. Starting for the Express was Mike Agnew, followed by Paul Smith and Scott Davidson. •Last Tuesday, the Express host- ed Arva for an 8-5 win for the home team. Exeter went through four pitchers in the game. Marty Merner pitched the first three innings, giving up one hit and chalking up four strike- outs. Scott Davidson pitched the next two and a third innings, giving up two walks, and five hits, earning four runs on five hits. Dave Atthill pitched for two and a third innings, giving up one more run on two hits. Scott Russell pitched the last third of an inning, but his most memorable moment of the game was his grand slam hit in the first inning. Freg Gregus hit a solo homer in the fourth inning, and Mike Agnew hit another home run in the sixth. Ron Elliott hit a double in the seventh, and was batted in by Rus- sell. Singles were scored by Don MacDonald and Mike Agnew. The next Express game is this Friday evening at Lakeside in Lon- don. (NTS V111LIMITED BEER & WINE *Customer Brew on Premises * BREW NOW FOR JULY 1st!!! 190 Thames • Rd. E. (Hwy. 83) Exeter y :,t Call 235-3787 for your appointment Open Mon. -Fri. Noon -9 ..m. • Sat. 10 a.m.-3 ..m. BREW YOUR OWNI TASTING G SAVE A,, 6O% to PEcIAHCY LS The Wrath of Grapes by Don Cherry TO FIGHT... OR NO't TO FIGHT They just don't get it. Where there is no tussles, you get the stick. For example, if you stick me and I can't drop thc gloves and settle things up with you, I'm going to wait in the weeds and stick you. All you have to do is watch U.S. college hockey where fighting is not allowed and thc stick work is scarey. I remember when I coached in Colorado and we had a player called Bobby Sheehan. We sent him to Fort Worth to play in an exhibition game against Denver College. When he came hack to Denver he said to me "Grapes, I've played in every league that ex- ists, but I've never seen such stick work in my whole life." Between the full face mask (that's another story) and not allowing fight- ing, the sticks will fly, but the do- gooders just don't get it. The reason is, they've never played the game. Our rules are being made by people who, the closest they've been to the ice, is the stuff that floats in their cocktails. Truth is, they wouldn't know a hockey player if they slept with Bobby Orr. 4 days left NOPIT&MJGIT arehouse Sat our at our at (Former Royal Bank office, beside Stedman) * Save even more than the usual warehouse prlcel Aglp Sport Pen Inc. 282 Maln St. Exeter Tel./Fax 235.1314