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The Times Advocate, 2004-06-16, Page 20THIS WEEK IN SPORTS Pigeon racing in Lucan. Page 21 Crediton Junior win two straight. Page 22 20 TIMES ADVOCATE 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 Zurich Public School's Madeline Ainslie makes a long jump during last week's track and field meet at Exeter Public School. 1-0 win LONDON — The Exeter Fury pulled out a hard fought 1-0 win Saturday in London in a game in which the Fury were not at their best. The host Portuguese club gave Exeter every- thing they could handle and dominat- ed play for most of the game but were unable to get a goal past Fury keeper Nathan Holmes. Nathan Holmes was the story of the game for Exeter, making several brilliant saves while the Fury defence was under attack in the second half. The Portuguese squad controlled the ball throughout the first half as Exeter looked disorga- nized and a step slow to the ball. Exeter's defence had its hands full trying to handle the speed of the Portuguese strikers, resorting to desperate clearing attempts and last second tackles to keep the shots to a minimum. The Fury caught a break about 10 minutes before the half when Pete Fragiskatos headed the ball over to Marty DeBruyn who was able to finish the play and give Exeter a surprising lead at the half. The Fury were more aggressive in its pursuit of the ball in the second half which resulted in a few more offensive chances. Mike Nedza had the best opportunity as he fired a low shot the keeper had to dive to stop. The home team kept the Exeter P.S. hosts track and field meet Students from Exeter, Hensall, Stephen, Usborne and Zurich pub- lic schools participated in a track and field meet at Exeter Public School June 9.At left, making a high jump, is Rebecca Skinner, a Grade 7 student at Zurich Public School. Left middle,Toni Macpherson, a Grade 7 student at Stephen Central, makes a successful jump over the bar. At right: Hensall Public School's Mandy Mathonia participates in the shot put competition. (photos/Scott Nixon) for Fury pressure on as they pressed for the equalizer for the rest of the game, but Holmes' sure hands kept the Portuguese from picking up any rebounds which would have proved costly. The closest the Portuguese club came was when they hit the crossbar on a long shot but Holmes was there to quickly grab the loose ball. Late in the game Holmes robbed a Portuguese striker from in close as he Holmes jumped to get his body in front of the shot and pulled the ball in tight so the striker couldn't finish off the play. "It was a long time to hold onto a one -goal lead against such a talented and quick team but we got what we came for and that is three points," Fury spokesperson Jason McFalls stated. "Nathan was amazing. He's a leader on this team and he won us the game today, " McFalls contin- ued. The win gives Exeter a record of 3-1-1 and sec- ond place in the Second Division of the Western Ontario Soccer League. err 4-3 win for Express EXETER — The Exeter Express rallied for two runs against the London Stingrays last week in the bottom of the eighth inning on a towering homerun from Ryan Fairfield. The 4-3 win evens their sea- son record at 3-3. The Stingrays scored in the sixth to hold the lead going into the last inning of play. The Express used three pitchers with Jeremy Stone lasting two innings and allowing two unearned runs. Newcomer Jeff Green pitched four plus innings giving up one run on three hits while striking out three bat- ters. Derek Masse pitched the final two innings allowing no runs and striking out five batters to pick up the win. Exeter hits came off the bats of Vic Oliveira with a single and a triple and Bobby Grant with a dou- ble. Fairful also had a double to go along with his homerun. Exeter's schedule includes a home game Friday against the London Bulls, a game Saturday against the Stingrays and a home - game on Tuesday against Lakeside. We have it all for Great Casual Livin • Garden Areas Comfortable Chaise Lounges A • Pools • Outdoors �Ieadowc rafr" A Tradition to Wrought Iron Cast Aluminum 101111 WIN 111110 BEST PRICES ALL YEAR LONG! ICas ndustries'. MANUFACTURERS•DISTRIBU7ORS V "DIRECT TO YOU" ■ Sunrooms .,-Lloyd/fMnders Bar & Counter STOOLS also Hammocks, Benches, Shade Houses & accessories GRAND BEND 238-2110 Hwy 83 E. (2 miles from the water plant) • 35,000 SQ. FT. • 50 SETS ON DISPLAY www. • ocasual.ca C. TUBU AR RESIN rU -the u ate in M omd or Living Quite Shnplythe F, AluminuStim WE ALSO MANUFACTURE UMBRELLAS, REPLACEMENT CUSHIONS & FURNITURE COVERS