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The Citizen, 2006-05-25, Page 8Blyth Minor Hockey Registration Wednesday, June 7 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturday, June 10 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Blyth arena )))) ) For More Information Visit www.blythminorhockey.ca Coaches Wanted .eaching fo,t a ottnutwx holiday- Give TPI Lucknow Travel a call 1-877-582-5669 www.lakehuroncottagerentals.com Cottage rentals available! Ontario Reg. # 5000658:, It was a high-scoring contest May 16, when the Ethel Mites hosted their Blyth counterparts. The visitors took this one by a score of 19-15. It was the first game of the season for the Ethel squad and coaching staff say both teams showed great teamwork. Sharing the duties on the mount for Blyth were Isaac Baker and Pearson Smith. Taking a turn behind the plate were Sarah Dillon and Owen Hamilton. PAGE 8.THE CITIZEN,THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2006. Sports Weather forecasts calling for intermittent rain and rain itself affected play at the Wingham golf club. *** On Wednesday morning, 17 were out for Senior men's day. Alone in top spot was Bob Gavreluk with Grant Currie and Bill Johnston tied for second. Only one "birdie" was recorded and that was on the second as Gord Cerson had a two on the par three hole. • *** Wednesday night saw 21 on hand for men's night action. In the A flight Roger Keay with a 41 had low gross with low net going to Dan Campbell. In the B flight Dean Tiffin, with a hot round, came in with a 39 for top low gross honours with Gerry Edwards grabbing low net award. Skins were won by Dean Tiffin with a birdie on number two and by Dean Newson with a birdie on number three. Closest to the pin awards were Dean Tiffin on number two, Gerry Sparling's field was the setting for the second game of the season for Blyth Lightning's co-ed U-13 soccer team, on May 18. Lightning's opponents were from Seaforth. Greg Roetcisoender played a fantastic first half in net. He made numerous saves as he dove for the ball to defend his net on yet another rainy night. Seaforth was first to get on the scoreboard, after Roetcisoender made a nice save way out in front of his goal line. Seaforth kept digging for the slipperY ball and was able to score. It wasn't long, however before Blyth was on the scoreboard. Blyth's goalie had a nice goal kick up the field, then Brent Drost received the kick and scored. Blyth continued to work hard and halfback Brendon Boven kicked the ball up the field earning assists on the next two goals that were scored by Drost. The final goal before half-time was scored by Edwards on number four and Joel Riley on number nine. Noticed several new faces out to enjoy the fellowship and fun. *** Numbers in Buffs Thursday night crew were down due to weather and many of the golfers involved with Wingham Hockeyville. Mark Foxton, with a 40, took top honours. Doug Rathwell, with a par on the fourth hole, cleaned house getting all the skins. Good to see Doug Rienhardt out for the first "time and Russ Danbrook with the crops in, out enjoying the golf game. *** This Sunday, May 28 is going to be a busy one at the club. It will be the scene of the first annual golf ball drop at 3 p.m. with proceeds to the Wingham Physician Recruitment Committee to support recruiting initiatives to bring more doctors to the Wingham and District Hospital. Tickets are available from the Wingham and Area Chamber of Alex Raynard after she took the pass from a goal kick by Roetcisoender. Blyth was ahead 4-1 at halftime. Alec Lorentz did a great job as goalkeeper in the last half of the game. Drost scored after he got the ball away from a Seaforth player, who had just intercepted a pass up the field from Roetcisoender. Seaforth scored the next goal. Blyth's halfback, Katie Packer kept digging for the ball and advanced the ball towards the Seaforth net. She did her part to help Blyth keep the ball in Seaforth's defensive end, so that Boven could take a beautiful shot from past the 18 yard line and kick the ball into the top corner of the net to score. Lorentz had to stand up to a penalty kick after Blyth had a hand ball in the crease. Seaforth managed to get the ball into the corner of the net and scored. Seaforth kept the pressure on and never gave up and went on to score two more goals to Commerce or at the golf club. Then follows the beef and pork barbecue from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. with the meat prepared by the Cardiffs. This is proving to be a popular regular event. The club is offering discount green and cart fees, available after 1 p.m. Many make this their once a year enfoyment of a game of golf. Call pro shop 357-2179 for tee times as they will be going fast. ***. On Saturday, May 20 the Optimist Junior Golf Tournament was held with no green fees and the Wingham Optimist Club paying for a hamburger, fries and pop meal for each golfer. Individual trophies were presented to the following winners: novice girls, Lindsay Shiell; novice boys, Dustin Pennington; bantam boys, Chris Shiell; juvenile boys, Kees Weese; junior boys, Trevor Hopf. Weese and Hopf qualified to advance to the Mid-Western Optimist Tournament to be held July II at St. Marys. tighten up the score in the game. The Lightning won the game with a 6-5 victory. Coach Lauren Bournan said that the Lightning had a very strong first half, but they need to keep playing a strong second half so they don't give up their lead. On May 16, Blyth Thunder's U- 11 soccer team, parents and siblings travelled to Lucknow for the .second week in a row. For this Tuesday evening game their opponents were Lucknow I. Jan Pali] VanDorp started in net for Blyth. He did an excellent job as goalkeeper standing up to all the Lucknow players. Lucknow's first goal was scored on a breakaway from one of their speedy forwards. Lucknow was able to score two more goals before the half time whistle blew. Blyth had some scoring opportunities, but they couldn't seem to get past Lucknow's strong defensive lines to score a goal. Lucknow was ahead 3-0 at half time. After the five-minute half-time, Blyth got its second wind and played an excellent second half. VanDorp scored the first goal after getting the ball away from a Lucknow player. The Thunder kept the pressure on as Julia Tyler and Brittany Boyce passed the ball up the -field towards the Lucknow net. VanDorp received the pass and scored his second goal. Lucknow was able to get another goal but it wasn't long before Megan Hoggart passed the ball to VanDorp who scored. Parents and fans were treated to a very exciting and close game. In the last minute of the game, Lucknow scored again to end the game with a 5-3 victory. Leendert VanDorp made many nice saves covering Blyth's net during the last half of the game. Coach Anne-Beth VanDorp was very pleased with the effort and determination the whole team played during this game. Short Putts - By Bill Johnston Ball season begins for Ethel Mites Seaforth falls to Lightning Up and Over The track and field season is underway at area schools and May 19 was cold and blustery for the Brussels Public School meet. Ryan Baker (pictured) and Tyler Smith shared first place jumping 1.3 metres in the Intermediate boys high jump% (Carol Bums photo) Lucknow downs Thunder Tell our readers how you, sports teams are doing The Citizen welcomes reports from local soccer and baseball teams. Or submit a score sheet and we will do the rest. Deadline for each week is Monday at 2 pm Also, we will be looking for team pictures for our annual summer sports edition. 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