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The Times Advocate, 2004-02-25, Page 14THIS WEEK IN SPORTS Exeter Hawks open playoffs. Page 15 Sherwoods tied 2-2. Page 16 14 TIMES -ADVOCATE Wednesday, February 25, 2004 SPORTS TIPS? Contact Exeter Times Advocate Tel: Pat Bolen (519) 235-1336 x113 Fax: (519) 235-0766 E-mail: sports@southhuron.com Exeter Times -Advocate Panther girls come up short against Listowel EXETER — The Panther girls lost a hard fought series to Listowel two games to one with a 6-4 loss Feb. 19 at the Rec Centre after winning in overtime in Listowel Wednesday 3-2. With St. Mikes a AAA team in the playdowns, and two AA teams going to WOSSAA, South Huron and Wingham had a one game playoff Tuesday to determine which team would get the second mut spot at WOSSAA. After a scoreless first o period Feb. 18 in Listowel, the teams exchanged goals in the second and third periods. Katie Stewart opened the scoring at 9:34 of the period before Listowel replied before the period was over. The Panthers took advantage of a power play to take the lead in the third period on a goal by Julie Farquhar, but Listowel again tied it to force the overtime. But the Panthers would not be denied. With the teams playing three on three, Leanne Cronyn won it in the first minute of overtime with a slap - shot from the point that deflected off a Listowel player and in. Assistant coach Lynne Farquhar described it as an excellent team effort, with hustle from every player and a great game from goalie Jolene Unwin. The Panthers killed off several five on three power plays for Listowel. Picking up assists in the win were Emily Sararas with three and singles from Kristen Reschke and Stewart. The Panthers came out on the wrong end of a 6-4 score Thursday, but Farquhar said the team played its heart out. an p0,j Listowel was on the board -$ early in the first period co before Kelly Cronyn tied it to with 4:33 remaining. Listowel took the lead again in the first minute of the sec- ond period, until goals by Stewart and Leanne Cronyn put the Panthers in front 3-2. But a late goal by Listowel with just 30 seconds left in the period hurt South Huron and left it 3-3 going into the final period. Stewart put the Panthers back in the lead, with just over five minutes remaining, driving to the net carrying a pair of Listowel players to make it 4-3. But three Listowel goals in the last five minutes, the last into an empty net, gave them the 6-4 win. Getting assists in the effort were Sararas and Kristin Ferguson with two each and singles from Susie McCann and Shelby Musser. South Huron Panther Kelly Cronyn battles along the boards against Listowel Feb 19 at the Rec Centre.The Panthers lost a hard fought series to Listowel with a 6- 4 Toss. (photo/ScottNixon) Junior girls volleyball team plays strongly in H -P playdowns STRATFORD - South Huron's junior girls volleyball players deserve a pat on the back for the way they played at their Huron -Perth playdowns. The team gelled perfectly throughout the day and displayed some fantas- tic volleyball ability and team play. The girls defeated St. Anne's three straight 25-21, 25- 21 and 26-24 to head into the semi-final round. St. Anne's had defeated the Panthers three straight in league play earlier in the season which made the win that much sweeter for South Huron. Kylen Van Osch was a "roof' at the net shutting down any attacks. Tristen Caldwell, Melissa Smith, Melissa A free throw competition was held at South Huron District high school Feb. 21. Back row, left to right, are Jacob Cocquit, Steve Osgood, Rob Sanders, Lauren Happrer, Kristy Petendra, Julie Krauzen. In the front, left to right,Wesley Campbell, Josh Bridau, Deveney Bazniat and Jaemi Douglas. (photo/Mary Simmons) Pertschy and VanOsch had some great spikes from set- ters Alicia Harrison, Michelle Desjardine and Chantal Yearley. VanOsch and Harrison led their team in the serving position. In the semi final round, South Iluron met a very strong team from St. Mike's. SH's opponent had only lost one game in all league matches. The junior girls again played well but couldn't seem to get the flow they had in the quarter finals. Van Osch, Smith and Mel McCann led their team in the serving position. Bowlers'Association invites Dann to game and reception By Ron Dann ZURICH - The Ontario Five Pin Bowlers' Association has invited Hall of Famer Ron Dann and guest Jean from Grand Bend to attend and partici- pate in the 14th Annual Hall of Fame game and reception at the 40th Ontario Open Five Pin Championships on Wed., April 7, 2004, at Hamilton's Sherwood Centre. In the past, Dann has qualified ten times to compete for the Ontario Open Sidney L. Morris Awards and the opportunity to advance to the National Championships. 2004 Ontario Open Championships Qualifiers from Bluewater Zone T, representing bowlers from Meaford and Owen Sound to Zurich and St. Marys, will be competing for the Sidney L. Morris men's and women's singles as well as women's, men's and mixed team awards April 7-10. IT'S PLAYOFF TIME! SENIOR 'A' PLAYOFFS Game 6 vsLUCKNOW Sat. Feb. 28 8:30 p.m. HENSALL ARENA