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The Times Advocate, 2004-06-23, Page 20THIS WEEK IN SPORTS Gold medal for lawn bowlers. Page 2I Juniors defeat Sarnia 5-4. Page 22 20 TIMES ADVOCATE 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 In -school medical care for SHDHS athletes By Pat Bolen TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — For the past two years, athletes at South Huron District High School have had access to a service few if any other high schools can offer. With a special inhouse program organized by Bio -Connections owner and athletic therapist Kendra Craig, injured Panthers can walk off the field and be treated immediately at the school. A former South Huron student, Craig sent a let- ter explaining her propos- al for the free service to coach Terry O'Rourke, who said he was on the phone five minutes after receiving the letter. Along with Craig, ath- letes were seen by physio assistant Julie MacDougald and physio therapists Krista Lindsay and Christa Novak three days a week for an hour a day. Craig said while the injuries changed with the sports being played, they saw a lot of ankles, knees and a bit of back work. The advantage of the pilot project according to Craig is that treatment is immediate. "It is unique for care- givers to be coming into the school and giving treatment right off the court." The program has been supported by the South Huron Hospital which employs MacDougald, Novak and Lindsay. Treatments offered by the therapists, according to Craig, was whatever was needed, but included taping, ultrasounds and personalized exercise programs. "We were busy every day and it definitely justi- fied coming over. We had more this year than last year and saw over 130 Express win two EXETER — The Exeter Express won a pair of games last week with wins over the London Stingrays and London Bulls. The Express made full value of only seven hits and six walks allowed by the Bulls pitch- ing to run their winning streak to four games as they defeated the Bulls 8-3. Things started poorly for the Express as the Bulls scored all their runs in the first inning off new starting pitcher Matt Hullett. He was replaced by staff ace Derek Masse who allowed no runs for the remainder of the contest, striking out six and allowing two hits. This ran Masse's record to 3-0 for the year. Hullett will pitch again soon as his reper- toire of breaking pitches looked to be devas- tating on opposing batters. The Express rallied for four runs in the sec- ond on four walks and a hit by Ryan Fairful. They added their remaining runs over the next four innings with key doubles from Aaron Leppington, Ryan Fairful, Bobby Grant and Scott McCutcheon. Scott Smith contributed as well with two sacrifice flies to help create Exeter's rallies in the second and third innings The defence was also strong allowing only one error in the game. The Express and the Stingrays were involved in a close game for the first four innings Saturday in London. Then the dam burst and the Express broke through with a 14 run rally over the final three innings to win 18-4. Leppington, making his second start of the year, held the Stingrays to four runs (one earned) over three plus innings. He struck out four batters and allowed five hits. Dan Masse pitched the last three plus innings to pick up the win, allowing two hits and striking out two batters. Exeter had its highest hit total of the year with 22. Coming up with three hits apiece were Matt Hummel, Aaron Patterson, Smith, Grant, Dan Masse, and Lonnie Hawke. Gaining one hit apiece were Vic Oliveira, Marty Merner, Corey Burtch and Jason Smith. Exeter has a 5-3 record and plays Lakeside at home Tuesday before locking horns with the league leading St. Thomas Elgins for a doubleheader in Exeter Saturday. athletes." O'Rourke thanked the volunteers and said the program took pressure off staff at the school and will go again next year. "The kids had assess- ment and treatment right away and it helped them return sooner. They got good direction plus what they should do post treat- ment. The kids built up a good rapport with the therapists. "It's made us unique and is a really big part of the athletic program. It increases the comfort level around the school having access to top qual- ity care" The therapists all said the program had proved beneficial for them as well, giving them a chance to use all of their skills as well as seeing dif- ferent types of injuries than they normally do. Athletes at South Huron District High School have had access to a unique pro- gram for the past two years, with athletic therapy being offered in the school by therapists coming into the school. From left are Christa Novak, Kendra Craig, Julie MacDougald, SHDHS coach Terry O'Rourke and Panther athlete Denise Ritchie. Missing is therapist Krista Lindsay(photo/PatBolen) Fury continue to win with 3-0 victory EXETER — The Exeter Fury continued their win- ning ways Sunday with a convincing 3-0 home vic- tory over Nairn. The game started in Exeter's favour early as the Fury controlled the play by using the whole field and spreading the ball around nicely. In the seventh minute Marty DeBruyn notched his ninth goal of the sea- son to give the Fury the lead. DeBruyn received a pass, made a move around a defender and fired a left foot shot into the corner past the keep- er. Exeter missed a great chance to increase their lead when Matt Strano fired a shot over the bar from in close after an excellent run and cross by Andrew Prout. Prout eventually gave the Fury a two -goal cush- ion on an outstanding individual effort. Controlling the ball to elude two defenders, Prout found a clearing a rifled a shot. It sliced away from the Nairn keeper who just managed to get his fin- gers on the ball but was unable to stop it from finding the top corner. The Fury carried the 2- 0 lead into the second half and continued to domi- nate the play. Nairn had most of their shots taken from outside the box which Fury keep- er Nathan Holmes han- dled easily with his sure hands. Ryan Carroll defends against Nairn for the Exeter Fury Sunday in Exeter.The Fury rolled to a 3-0 win to improve their record to 4-1-1. (photo/Mary Simmons) Homes picked up his second consecutive shutout. The Fury defence played a strong game, clearing out any loose balls and shutting down the Nairn attack at every turn. The home squad picked up their third goal 13 minutes into the second half on a skilled play by DeBruyn. Using deft footwork to fake a defender in the corner, DeBruyn crossed a ball into the six yard box where Strano was able to poke the ball across the line for his sec- ond of the year. Prout nearly made it 4-0 when his bullet shot just cleared the crossbar later in the game. The Fury experimented with different player sub- stitutions in the second half and received some strong play from Tim Hundey and Fragiskos Fragiskatos in the mid- field. Ryan Carroll played a strong game for the Fury also, using his speed and hustle to disrupt any attempts the Nairn offence had to get started. "We played a solid game and were clearly the bet- ter team tonight," said Fury spokesman Jason McFalls. "It was nice for our defence to have an easier game to give them a break. We've been in some close games lately," McFalls added. The win gives the Fury a record of 4-1-1 for 13 points and one point out of first place. The Fury travel to London Saturday to tackle the third place America team.