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The Citizen, 2003-07-30, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2003. Sports U-13 Thunder take B title Through determination and the spirit to play each time that they took to the field, the Blyth U-13 soccer squad captured the B championship title at the year-end tournament in Lucknow on the weekend. The team allowed only one goal throughout the entire event, though that single netter put them on the B side of play. Blyth met Lucknow Optimists July 23 to begin the playoffs. Though Regal Good saw only one shot slip by him, the opponents took the first game by a 1-0 score. Moving to the consolation side, Blyth took on the Clinton Crushers July 25. “They dominated the entire game, said coach Alan Young. “They played up to their potential.” Scoring for Blyth in the 5-0 shutout were Laura Salverda, Gordon Brigham, Ben Caldwell (two) and Brett Courtney. The defence played a strong game on the morning of July 26, keeping Wingham Dark Green off the board while Brigham and Johnathan McDowell tallied two for Blyth. Young said the squad stuck to their style of play, playing tight up the middle while keeping the ball to the outside. In the consolation final, Blyth met Goderich Tim Hortons, taking their game to the field and dominating all positions on the field throughout the contest. Good tallied another shutout while Courtney netted two for the victory. The team of Caldwell, Brigham, McDowell, Courtney, Salverda, Good, Drew Taylor, Derek Youngblut, Jesse Mullins, Mathew Boven, Darren Potter, Jared Bjorkman, Jennifer Williamson, Shaina Carter, Natasha Hubbard, Alisha Dole and Darcy Young pulled together for a very successful season. Blyth U-lls place third Is it a strike? This slo-pitch player was intent on watching the ball cross the plate during a game between the Clinton Rock Bottoms and Wally’s Wannabes of Blyth. Clinton took the game 10- 7 in the weekend tournament hosted by the Blyth Greyhounds. (Janice Becker photo) Midget Outlaws start The U-ll soccer tournament was held this past week in Clinton. The Blyth Thunder’s first game was played at CHSS on July 21 at 7:45 p.m. against Lucknow 1. Game captain was Alex Raynard who played halfback. All team members of Blyth Thunder played with skill and determination. It was an amazing game with a win of 3-1 for Blyth. The first goal was scored by Brendon Boven with an assist from Jessie Pot. The second goal was scored by Pot with an assist from Aislinn Bremner and Brent Drost. The third and final goal was scored by Bremner with an assist from Michael McDowell. Goalkeeper Jacob Van Dorp made some fantastic saves during the game. The second game of the tournament was played on July 23 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Anne’s against Seaforth 1. Katelyn Packer was game captain playing as halfback. At halftime Seaforth was ahead 2-0. Blyth came back strong in the second half scoring two goals. However, they ran out of time and the final score was 4-2 for Seaforth. Blyth’s final goal was scored by Boven who was able to sneak the ball away from Seaforth’s defensive line. Jacob Van Dorp, Blyth’s goalkeeper, made some very good saves throughout the game. Blyth’s third and final game of the tournament was played against the Clinton Trailblazers, on July 26 at 10:15 a.m. at the Christian school field. Captain was Jacob Van Dorp who played as half back. The rain did not dampen team spirit and Blyth played a very strong first half, through trailing by a score of 1-0. Clinton came on strong and scored three more goals during the second half. The Thunder was unable to score a goal during this game and the final score was 4-0 for Clinton. Kurtis Kolkman, goalkeeper, mad? some excellent saves throughout the game. The Thunder came in third in their pool at the tournament. “All of the members of the Blyth Thunder soccer team should be proud of how far they’ve come this season,” said coach Mary Ann Drost. “I’m very pleased with the improved skills and progress that the Thunder team members have made during the soccer season.” During the tournament Kolkman and Van Dorp were star goalies and halfbacks. Strong defence came from Jason Young, Emily Nicholson, Kelly MacDonald, Larissa Jenkins, Andrew Bos, Jamie Pollard and Micah Nonkes who played up for the final game. Halfbacks were Alexandra Raynard, Katelyn Roetcisoender, Jasmine deBoer, Katelyn Packer, Mark Siertsema and Jacob Nonkes. Forwards were Bremner, Boven, McDowell, Pot and Brent Drost. Rob “Dutchie” Kolkman and Matt Hart of Clinton assisted with the coaching of the Thunder soccer team, whenever their busy schedules would allow. < INSURANCE PREMIUMS TOO HIGH? N /ZJOmni JU Insurance Brokers playoffs with 2 wins The North Pertn Midgets have a good start to the playoffs this season. Tuesday, July 22, they met Minto in the first game. Ashton Nichol got the lone marker in the first period with Cory Chapman and Brad DeBlock assisting. The play picked up in the second period with Minto scoring once to even the score. Chapman scored one of his own with help from David Fitzgerald and Justin Erb, and once again Minto evened it up. Tony DeBlock travelled the length of the arena to score an unassisted goal but Minto scored one last time to make the game even at the end of the second period. After a brief chat outside with the coaching staff during the break, the Outlaws unmercifully played more aggressively during the third period and scored seven goals: Fitzgerald with two. Tyler DeVos with two, Chapman and Nichol with a second m the game and Adam MacDonald with one. Assistance was offered from MacDonald, DeBlock. Drew Campbell, Erb, Chapman, De Vos, Jason Hamilton and Xavier O’Krafka. The next game against Minto will be Monday in Clifford at 1 p.m Thursday night the team travelled to Elora. Both teams offered an exciting, end-to-end game of lacrosse. Elora was allowed the first goal early in the first period. De Vos answered five minutes later to start North Perth’s scoring. Fitzgerald put a dark one past, then Chapman scored one with help from Brett Hunt and Hamilton. Elora was allowed one before Erb ended the first period scoring. The Outlaws got a jump start on the second period with Hamilton scoring twice with help from Brandy McKee on one of the goals. Elora took a chance and took some hard Continued on page 9 The first goal was scored by Pot with an assist from McDowell. Brewers take Rippers 12-4 The Walton Brewers took on the Wroxeter Rippers at Walton on Tuesday, July 22. They defeated them 12-4 after only five innings. Scott Leonhardt went the distance on the mound. Matt Shortreed had a homerun for two games in a row. It was a close game until the bottom of the fourth when the Brewers broke out to score 10 runs. They have scored 46 runs in four games to extend their four-game winning streak and record to 6-4. Save 20-40% on your auto insurance and more on other insurance services * Free No Obligation Quote Paul Hallahan R.R. #3 Blyth (519) 523-9110 Fax: (519) 523-9278 Clinton Office: (519) 482-3434 A fclSli \^email:phallahan@odyssey.on.ca * BLYTH LIONS Offering Insurance & Financial Services Farm/Commercial/ Residential/Auto Accident/Sickness Reminder Remember to bring in a photo of your team to The Citizen offices in Brussels or Blyth to be included in our commemorative summer sports issue. Annual Slowpitch Tournament (August 7, 8, 9 & 10, 2003) 3 GAMES GUARANTEED To: First 24 Ladies' Teams entered will compete for cash prizes First 24 Men's Teams & Men's Teams $200.00 entry Ladies' Teams $200.00 entry Please send entry form and cheque (payable to Blyth Lions) Mike McDonald For info call Mike McDonald 523-4241(DAY) Box 511 523-4351 (EVE) Blyth, Ontario 523-4920 (FAX) 1H0 OR Tyler Stewart 523-9448 (EVE)