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The Times Advocate, 2008-10-22, Page 22`'rte t'L'L jrnESS}A LIFESTYLE THIS WEEK IN SPORTS Lucan Irish trying to reach first place Page 23 SHDHS cross country Page 24 22 TIMES ADVOCATE Sports SPORTS TIPS? Contact Times Advocate Tel: Ben Forrest (519) 235-1336 x 114 Fax: (519) 235-0766 E-mail: sports©southhuron.com Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Flaro resigns, Pearce takes over as new Exeter Hawks coach By Ben Forrest TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER - Exeter Hawks general manager Jamie Pearce has stepped in as the team's interim head coach after the resignation of former bench boss Hal Flaro. Flaro, who was in his first season as the Hawks' head coach, told the Times - Advocate last week he decided to step down because there was "too much interference" from an assistant coach. "I was supposed to have the head coaching job and it was far from being that," he said. Hawks president Phil Potter framed Flaro's resignation differently, saying "Recent personal developments have drawn Hal's focus away from the team, making it difficult for him to continue his commitment to the team." Potter would not identify what the alleged "personal developments" were, but said in a written statement that, "We wish Hal and his family a speedy recov- ery." Flaro declined to comment on Potter's statement, but made clear that the team's struggles early this season did not factor into his decision to leave. "The kids are good," he said. "I enjoyed them. They're a good bunch of young men and I think they're doing well, and I think they're going to do well." Asked what is next for him, Flaro said he plans to relax. "I think it's about time," he said. "I played hockey 67 years and I had a lot of experience at that, and I had a lot of enjoyment and fun out of it. Hal Flaro Pool scores "I think right now I'm going to spend most of the time with my family." Potter said the Hawks have actively started recruiting for a new head coach, and hope to have the position filled short- ly. Pearce will be handling bench duties in the interim New beginnings As Jamie Pearce surveyed his team after a 3-2 loss to Mt. Brydges on Saturday, he saw something he claims was absent for some time. "Guys were very upset that we lost, and that's not something I had seen from this team in the last two years," he said. The game was hard- fought, and Exeter was ahead by one goal heading into the third Jamie Pearce period. Exeter's Blair Parson opened the scor- ing at 2:45 in the first period, with assists from Jake Jeffrey and Shane Mudge. Mt. Brydges did not answer back until the second frame, when Dan Taylor notched a power play goat Exeter's Brandon Dymond put the Hawks back in front five minutes later, giving his squad a 2-1 lead heading into the final frame. Early in the third period, however, Mt. Bryges' Brad Cooper tied the game on an unassisted, shorthanded goal. Mt. Brydges player Justin DeVries iced the victory at the 18 -minute mark. Earlier that week, Exeter had decisively beaten Lambeth at home (5-3) and lost an away game to the Lucan Irish (5-2). Scoring was evenly distributed against Lambeth: Brandon Dymond, Blair Mens John Hayter 166, Ken Kadey 151, Bill Crump 146, John Burdon 123, Lee Seymour 121, Jerry Elmquist 114, Tyler Scott 110, Bob Jones 109, Yvon Lauren 104, Phil Turner 100, Craig Hebert 99, Chris Macdonald 98, Ben Hoogenboom 89, Derek Tiller 75, Gary Deichert 65, Gus Gregus 64, Jason Tower 54, Tom Triebner 41, Jim Hayter, 39, Howard Jones 34 Ladies Shannon Green 154, Vicki Scott 136, Audrey Haugh 116, Helen Kadey 71 Juniors Adam Foran Costain 143, Zach Kadey 128, Jordan Hill 125, Jeffery McNutt 96, Zach Ratte 19 OUR YOUTH.: If you know a young person, aged 6 to 17, who is involved in worthwhile community service; a special person who is contributing while living with a limitation; a youth who has performed an act of heroism; or a 'good kid' who shows a commitment to making life better for others, doing more than is normally expected of someone their age - help us recognize their contribution - nominate them today! Sponsored by: Making a Difference Together Family business - The Hawks came up with a big win Friday against Lambeth. Shown above during the contest are: Brandon Dymond celebrating a first -period goal (above left) and Justin Anstett being roughed up by a Lambeth player. (photo/Scott Nixon) Parson, and Justin Anstett each managed one goal apiece, while Steve Gingerich knotted two. Pearce admitted the Hawks were sim- ply outplayed by Lucan, and said he wouldn't make excuses about the loss. He identified his goaltenders, Mike Siddall and Justin Webb, as standout per- formers against Lambeth and Mt. Brydges. "They stood on their head," he said. "Both guys just played phenomenal." Siddall faced 60 shots against Lambeth Lucan bowling scores Oct. 14 - 16: MEDWAY: Frank Clark 201 554, Clarke Rollings 206 537, David Elston 213 497, Nico Gillis 216 489, Bruce Nixon 191 478, Jim Blake 221 472, Eileen Clark 167 468, Bob Burnett 156 416, Rosa Baljko 155 401. SENIOR CITIZENS: Hugo Vandaele 268 609, Jim Blake 184 496, Bill Butler 168 477, Hubert Kennes 188 462, Elmer Mosurinjohn 166 448, Helen Kennes 159 424, Jack Vangaal 152 424, Ruth Butler 188 415, Peter Vandenboomen 147 414. YOUTH BOWLING: Craig Mutter 236 126, Christian Cornelis 149 141, Darcy Jones 148 137, Ben Sockett 146 102, Justin Hutchings 148 116, Connor Brown 136 113, Owen Sloetjes 141, Eve Greenlee 124, Tyler MacCabe 114, Leah Cornelis 111, Cam Mutter 105, Erin Ross 100. WEDNESDAY MIXED: Jim Dixon 235 688, Bill Bieber 234 579, Doug Beaudoin 197 539, Kim Bice 209 538, Anney Vanhooydonk 193 538, Casey Vanhooydonk 208 528, Kevin Lundy 207 501, AnnMarie Beaudoin 179 490, Kevin Rollings 215 482, Pat MacDonald 171 472, Roger Blane 190 466, Harvey Rollings 184 465. THURSDAY MEN: Michael Apps 353 760, Paul Smith Jr. 287 746, Brian Ankers 268 727, Scott Smith 275 724, Woody Smith 303 683, Jim Dixon 258 671, Rod Willert 246 666, Gordon Brewer 248 660, Don Cunningham 239 642, Marcus Appelman 258 639, Warren Kellestine 245 626, Hiram Thompson 228 619, Mike Ankers 247 618, Steve Snider 240 610, Chris Smith 229 610, Mike Dow 257 608, Earl Allison 219 608, Dave Glendinning 240 604, Brian Sanders 280 600. and saved 57. Webb faced 49 against Mt. Brydges and stopped 46. "They just both played really well," said Pearce. Pearce suggested the team has responded well in his first three games at the helm. "I can't ask for anything more from these guys," he said. "They're giving me everything they've got - heart and soul - and really, that's all I can ask. "I think the team is starting to mesh well together." 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