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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-08-24, Page 16THIS WEEK IN SPORTS Crediton. Page I7 Challenge Cup. Page I8 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 Juniors upset in playoff EXETER — The Exeter CO-OP/WK Juniors' sea- son has ended early this year. "It was pretty disap- pointing," mentioned manager Jeff Keller. "But we gave it a good run," Exeter was forced to play a three -game series against Mitchell to advance to the annual provincial tournament in August. This was the first time the Ontario Baseball Association required them to do this. "I really do not know what they are thinking up there in Toronto," said Keller. "They passed a new rule that is really going to hurt baseball in small-town Ontario. They do not want any more than one team per affiliate going to the OBA. These guys play their hearts out all year to go to the Provincials, and now, for the first time in history, they can't. It is a shame. It really is." The series was intense and played well by both sides. Mitchell won the flip for home -field advantage and they took advantage of it. with a win in the first game 7-5 . The game was played well, however, Mitchell's bats were hotter than Exeter's and they scored five of their seven runs in one inning. Exeter was in the lead 3- 0 when Mitchell scored their five runs. Jon Brand and Terry Hogg pitched well for Exeter. Exeter turned on the bats in game two, pound- ing Mitchell at home 11- 2. "I wish they hit like this all year," said Keller. Brand led the offensive attack with two triples. Tim Meidinger and Justin Hayter contributed a double and a single each. Mitch Iredale had two singles and Matt Iredale and Hogg each con- tributed with a single. The nail in the coffin for Mitchell though was Dave Gingerich's monster home run in the fifth inning, scoring three runs to put the game out of reach for Mitchell. The fans also con- tributed to the game said Keller. They came out in full - force to cheer on the Juniors for the game and it was appreciated by the team. Ricky Regier got the start for Exeter and pitched magnificently according to Keller. Regier pitched the com- plete game allowing two runs on six hits and three walks. His defence helped him out as well. Exeter's defence was strong in the game, turn- ing three double -plays and making no errors. "This was one of the best games of baseball I have ever seen," men- tioned Keller. "The guys looked like a championship team. They looked unbeatable. Everything just clicked. The fans were unbeliev- able as well, the loudest I have every heard them. It was great." But game three was a different story. Playing late on a Saturday night did not bode well for Exeter, who dropped game three 6-0. "It was just one of those days. It was a bad day to have one of those days"," said Keller. "Nothing worked for us." The game was scoreless until the fourth, when Mitchell scored all six runs. Hogg came in and got Exeter out of the inning and pitched well to give his team a chance to come back. However, Exeter could- n't muster up any runs and fell short. "It was a great year," said Keller. "Losing out like that was disappointing. Mitchell is a very good team. In fact, they made it to the finals last year, with the same crew they have this year." Keller thanked the busi- nesses which supported the team this year as well as Brian Hogg for helping out at every game. "We could not have done it without him,"said Keller. Other thanks go to Mike Seip and Tim Meidinger for taking coaching duties and the fans who came out to support the Juniors. "It makes a huge differ- ence with all that support behind you," said Keller. Lastly, Keller thanks the players. "You guys make the team. You make it fun to be involved. I appreciate all the time and effort you put into baseball and you are the reason I have stayed involved with the Junior baseball program. Thanks again guys for another fun -filled and exciting year of baseball." Two losses for Exeter Fury EXETER — The Exeter Fury dropped two games this past week, losing 4-0 to London Portuguese Aug. 14 and coming out on the short end of a 2-0 score at home Sunday versus Woodstock. The game against London Portuguese was closer than the score would indi- cate. Exeter stayed with them for the first half and nearly scored when Matt Prout took a shot, but he was unsuccessful in finding the back of the net. Exeter had a 10 -minute lapse in the second half, as London Portuguese turned their game up a notch. London broke down the middle for their first goal and converted on a cross- ing play for their second. They added goals number three and four during this span as well. "The game wasn't our best of the sea- son, yet we were able to stick with the first -place team, save for the ten minute span in the second half," said team spokesman Shawn McFalls. "We'll have to play a solid 90 minutes if we want to beat them in the cup final in September." On Sunday against Woodstock, the Fury got off to a slow start. "No one seemed to be into the game at the beginning and that cost us," added McFalls. Woodstock got on the board when they were awarded a free kick The shooter made no mistake as he buried his shot to give Woodstock a 1-0 lead. A short while later, they scored their second of the game on a fluke play. Woodstock was awarded a penalty shot stemming from a questionable foul. Fury keeper Andrew Prout made the save, yet as Exeter was trying to clear the rebound, a defender was called for a hand ball, giving Woodstock a second penalty shot. This time the shooter put the visitors up 2-0. Exeter played better in the second half, but could not muster much offence. "It was disappointing to see the effort tonight," McFalls said "On a positive note, Tim Hundey played one of his better games. We need to play better Saturday versus Benfica." Seventy-five members of the Ironwood Junior Club played in the wrap-up tournament at Ironwood Aug. 15. Ron Mabee and Matt Dietrich helped keep the club organized throughout the season and a large group of volunteers joined in to help with the wrap- up day.The group enjoyed free snacks, lunch and drinks donated to the club. Each play- er received a group photo and gift certificate as well as donated door prizes were draw.The Girls Division winners: Back L -R: 14 and up winner -Tristen Caldwell and 14 and up runner up -Kristen Hefley. Front: age 13 winner -Ashley Denomme, age 12 and under winner -Melissa Cronyn, age 12 and under runner up -Michelle Hall, age 13 run- ner up-Karly Bryson. (Below) The Boys Division winners were Back: age 15 and up winner -Blair Parsons, Overall Low Score Green Jacket winner -Blair Finkbeiner, and age 15 and up runner up -Justin Anstett. Front: age 13-14 runner up Steve Morgan, age 13- 14 winner Greg Lovelace, age 12 and under runner up -Adam Hall and 12 and under winner -Chris Pfaff. (Bottom) JanessaVarley was the winner of the full Ironwood Junior membership for the 2006 season. Michele Hodgert from Ironwood is pictured with Varley. (photos/Pat Bolen)