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Times Advocate, 1997-04-23, Page 19This Week in Sports:.. • South Huron hosts soccer tournament - page 19 • Senior bowlers go to Provincials - page 20 Exeter Hawks captain Ja- son McBride gets a smooch from, Dan Taylor, left and Chris Kennedy, right, during an awards banquet on Fri- day night. McBride was awarded with the Team Leadership and the Hawk Award. Taylor picked up the best defenceman award and Kennedy was named M. V.P. in the Playoffs. Looking on are award recipients, from left, Jeff Glavin (Scoring Champion, M.V.P. Regular Season), Joey MacDonald (Best Defensive Forward), , Geoff Mayer (Most Improved Player), Robb MacDonald (Rookie of the Year'), 4reg Goodwin (Defensive For- ward) and Sean McCann (Most Gentlemen). Hawks honor top players at banquet Organization will lose players, executives and one coach in massive /turnover. By Chris Skalkos T -A Reporter EXETER - The Exeter Hawks or- ganization held an awards banquet on Friday to recognize their out- standing players for the 1996-97 Junior "D" season. The gathering also doubled as a forum for many playersto say their good-byes. , Sean McCann, Chris Kennedy, Nathan Burns, Greg Goodwin, Der- ek Kints and team captain Jason McBride will not return next year. Some of these players spent five years with the Hawks and saying good-bye didn't come easy. "It was a great honor being a cap- tain. I'm very proud to walk away knowing I gave it my all," said a tearfg1,.,McBride during his speech. McBride thankd the many team supporters and credited the coach- ing staff of Dave Revington, Jeff Dalrymple and Barry Baynham for., their patience. "Coaching must have been frus- trating. especially when we came out flat in one game and hyped in the' next game. You guys passed on a lot of knowledge to us." he said.. McBride also credited trainers, Wayne Dickens, Mike Soldan and John Miller for keeping the team together physically and mentally. "We're the first ones to,complain and you're the first ones to hear. it. But with a smile and a wink you helped get us through." Getting through the 1996-97/sea- son wasn't easy for Exeter. After winning the OHA All - Ontario Championship last year, the Hawks burst out of the gates in September and quickly rose to first place in their division where they remained for the rest of the season. But. injuries and a delayed lay-off in their schedule contributed to a down -slide that Exeter never did re- cover from. Off to WOSSA. SHDHS badminton players qualified for WOSSA at the Huron -Perth Championships recently. From left, Ryan Morrison, Nathan Zimmerman, Paul Gregus, Lisa McDonald. Front row is Jen Regier and Jamie Reab- urn. South Huron badminton players qualify for W.O.S.S.A. WINGHAM - The South Huron District High School badminton team will send six players to com- pete at WOSSA after a successful meet in Wingham last week. The junior team finished second overall at the Huron -Perth Cham- pionships on Thursday after Paul Gregus placed second in the boys singles. The junior boys doubles team of Nathan Zimmerman and Ryan Morrison also finished sec- ond as did the girls doubles team consisting of Jamie R,aburn and Jen Regier. In the seniors division. Lisa McDonald placed third in girls singles and also qualified for WOSSA. Coach Pat Rowe said the sen- iors competition was very tough this year as Chris Straw, who typ- ically does well in Huron -Perth, ended up fifth place. The juniors will compete on April 29, and McDonald will compete in her WOSSA event to- day (Wednesday). After beating Mitchell in the first round of the playoffs, the defending Jr "D" Champions were eliminated by Seaforth in six games. "Until January we were the best team and' after that we weren't," said head coach Dave Revington. "If we had a 'most injured award' we would have had 10 guys tie for first...but the fact is the re- sponsibility falls on my Shoulders." Despite their early demise in he, playoffs, Exeter had a stdccessful regular season marking 23 wins with only eight losses and two ties, placing first in the Morenz division with 58 points. Exeter also had six players in the top 12 scoring list. President, Tom McCann said the club will undergo a re -building phase on. and off' the ice as there will be a/large turnover among the/ executives and assistant coach Jeff Dalrymple is taking a year off from coaching. / 7 Long -tithe supporters, Karen and Wayne Dickins will also retire from the organization as will Jl hn Pryde, Barb Dalrymple, Hill Hodge, Dan Meidinger Mind Al and, Monica Keys. McCann thanked the behind -the - scene workers such as Elizabeth Kerslake for working the admission' booth when everyone was watching the game, Andy Freiter for his ded- ication as a tithe keeper 'and Dr. Darryl' McCann for providing the music' Exeter fans enjoyed at home, games. "We had a successful year at the gate, we were well sponsored and there's no doubt we had the biggest follouling," added McCann, paying tribute to the large number of fans who supported them on the road. . "We might not have won it, but there are a lit of other teams who wish they were where we are now." Fury missing coach and goalie .EXETER Without a coach or a goaltender, the Exeter Fury mens soc- cer club is facing quite a dilemma this season. , The Fury start their second division schedule in the Western Ontario Soccer League on May 3 and team members are scrambling trying to find a head coach and a goalie before their first game. Jeff Playfoot coached the team last year. but couldn't return because of work commitments. The vocal and sometimes flamboyant Playfoot ran a tight, disciplined team and the Fury will miss that this year. "He ran practices well and he got the guys. in shape," said player Jason McFalls. "It's nice to have someone there to make the substitutions dur- ing games." In the past the Fury went two years without a coach and team members shared the responsibilities, however, that posed a difficult situation when it came to disciplining players. "Guys wouldn't show up for practice. Normally a coach would bench them but how do you bench yourself?" said McFalls. A more serious problem though is the void between the goal posts. Craig Winbow, will not return to mind the net for the upcoming season and McFalls said there is a shortage of experienced goalies. "If we have enough players we can get by without a coach but the guy in net has to know what he's doing or you're done." Last year the Fury had a 5-8-3 win/loss/tie record and McFalls said the team will have to recruit a coach and netminder if they want to improve last year's statistics. "We have a lot of bodies," he said. adding they have 15 players re- turning from last year's squad. "We just can't fill the two most important positions." Licence -free fishing announced ONTARIO - Canadian resi- dents can enjoy fishkrg without a licence during the Ontario Frimity Fishing Weekend on Juty 4 to 6. For those three days flat - lime and experienced an- glers can fish from 1201 a.m. Friday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday scene-hee, as well as participate in spe- cial weekend tedkals, can- tor, anttt4, 4t educational acfvt- Nes being held in your area. Anglers are asited to abide by the conservMton licence limits set out by the Ontario 997 Sport Fishing Regulations. available from fisting licence Wien of the Ministry of Nolurat Reriourc- ea. For mow Won allart pled colt billy Fart* N - forrnaMon tine at 1-aO0-667-. 1940. Aggressive rucking fives senior rugby team an edge EXETER - The South Huron District senior boys rugby team won its last two games beating St. Marys 27-14 on April 15, and skunking F.E. Madill 15-0 two days later. • Bryan Jeremy led the Panthers with some strong kicking scoring two tries including one off a 75 meter. run. Jeremy Janke also recorded a try and played a strong game in the line-outs. Coach Terry O'Rourke named Jason 'Neil as "man of the match" for his "all around, brilliant play." He also scored a try. O'Rourke credited the win to good hall possession. aggressive rucking and line-out play. This was also the winning combination in the game against F.E. Madill as consistent ball possession resulted in good continuity of play. Deyan Zgvc, Jeremy Pickering and Jason Philips scored one try each 'and Steve Bell, Aaron Svater and Jason Neil played well as forwards. Bryan Jesney and Jason Hartman had a strong game as backs. Team captain Steve Bell said the senior's running game is improving be- cause good rucking is giving them more possession time. "We've improved at getting to the hall and getting it out to the backs who have been providing good support," said Bell. However, the midget boys and the girls rugby teams did not do as well as. the seniors. ; The midgets lost 26-0 to Madill and the girls tied St. Marys in a score- less game before losing to Madill 25-0. Unlike the seniors, O'Rourke said a lack of experience is affecting both teams on the field and it will take some work to develop their game. "The /seniors in particular are starting to show the skills as well as their knowledge of the game. That's where the midget boys and the girls are ;lacking," he said. Jeremy Van Esbroeck goes up for a line -in during a senior boys Rugby game hosted by South Huron High Shool. Be- hind him is Chris McCann and Deyan Zgvc. The senior boys rugby team defeated St. Marys and F.E. Madill last week. 1997 Golf Season is under way Adult $500.00 Couple $775.00 With Junior Family Member add $100. per Junior Junior (up to Incl. 18) $175.00 Exeter Golf Club RR 1 Centralia 235-1517 Leagues Begin Mon. Night Mens, May 5 Tues. Morning Ladies May 6 Wed. Night Ladies May 7 Thurs. Morning Sr. Men May 8