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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-09-14, Page 20THIS WEEK IN SPORTS Express. Page 2I Mosquitoes. Page 22 Krista Richardson, getting some help from her father Buddy and (below) Rene Carlton, getting some assistance from Kristyn Regier, were among the 18 new registered ringette players taking part in the Ringette Promo Day at the Stephen Arena Sept. 1 1. (photos/Pat Bolen) 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 Two wins for Hawks by Pat Bolen TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — The Exeter Hawks swept a pair of exhibition games against Wellesley on the weekend, blanking them 6-0 Saturday night in Wellesey. The Hawks needed to come -from -behind Sunday afternoon in Zurich to earn a 5-4 win. Exeter head coach and general manager Dale Howard said the Hawks came out flat Sunday but battled back for the win. Howard said Wellesley had a more veteran lineup than the one it played Saturday night. Scoring for the Hawks were Troy Elder, Jamie Wolfe, Greg Thompson with two and Dan Moir had the winner. Saturday night the Hawks got goals from Justin Young, Jeff Ackersville, Chad Snell, Scott Muirhead and two from Ryan Knee in the 6-0 win. In net for Exeter on Saturday was Jordan Thompson, with Justin Troy Elder (17) and Craig Masse celebrate for the Exeter Hawks Sunday afternoon in Zurich.The Hawks came from behind to edge Wellesley 5-4 in exhibition play. (photo/Pat Bolen) Hayter between the pipes Sunday. After falling behind 3-0, Howard said the Hawks played better in the sec- ond half of the game. "After we started moving our feet, it was an extremely good game." The decisions left for the Hawks, according to Howard are for a backup goalie and which 16 year old the team will pick. Braves fastball tournament EXETER _ The Exeter Braves will host the Huron County Fastball tournament this weekend with teams from Goderich, Walton, Zurich, Atwood, Wroxeter, Belmore, Brussels, Goderich and Exeter play- ing. The Braves are first overall in the league with a record of 21-3-0, three games up on the Goderich Orioles. With its first place standing, Exeter receives a bye in the first round and will play their first game at 1 p.m. Saturday on Diamond one versus the winner of game one. The last game Saturday will go at 8 p.m. with action restarting Sunday at 9 a.m. The first round will see the Goderich Gators tak- ing on Brussels at 9 a.m. Atwood going against Zurich also at 9 a.m., the Goderich Orioles versus defending champion Belmore at 11 a.m. and Walton will face Wroxeter at 11 a.m. 1-0 win for Fury over Marconi EXETER — The Exeter Fury were victorious at home Sunday night, defeating Marconi 1-0. The Fury played a com- plete 90 minutes to gain the three points. Exeter defeated the third place Marconi for the sec- ond time this year while the visitors lost for only the third time overall this season. The first half was evenly played with both teams having chances to score. Marconi had the best chances from in close but were unable to hit the net on a few opportunities. When they did manage to place a shot on goal, substitute keeper Tom Phouttharath was in the right position to make the save. Pete McAllister had the best chance for the Fury as he burst past the defender and fired a shot over the net. As halftime approached Pete Phouttharath attempted to cut into the goal area but was chopped down by a Marconi defender, resulting in a penalty shot. The play knocked Phouttharath out of the game with an ankle injury but Ryan Carroll buried the direct kick into the corner for a 1-0 Fury lead at the half. Exeter controlled the ball well in the second half working it to the outside of the field while finding the open man for a run up the sidelines. Matt Strano was sent in on a long breakaway and managed to get a shot off even after being caught by a speedy Marconi player. The Fury defence stayed strong when Marconi pressed for the equalizer. Tom Phouttharath made several big saves in net for the Fury to earn the shutout. Justin Muller was also solid on defence for Exeter. "The guys put in a com- plete effort tonight and everyone played a part in the win," said team spokesman Jason McFalls. "Tom was excellent in goal for us and managed to be in the right spot to make the save every time," McFalls added. The win gives Exeter a record of 4-6-3, good for fifth in the second Division and only a point out of fourth place. Exeter played their Cup Final Tuesday night in London against the first place London Portuguese and take the field at home Sunday against Simcoe at 7 p.m.