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High School Boys Soccer:
By Scot Williams The Cherry Hill West Lions continued their tournament shutout streak and defeated No. 2 ranked Cherry Hill East Cougars 2-0 to capture the 1997 Coaches Tournament Championship. This was the third time in the tournament's history that Cherry Hill West has won the title. The previous two titles were in 1976 and 1986.
The Lions' road to the finals included strong defensive wins over Moorestown (2-0), Shawnee (1-0) and West Deptford (1-0). Saturday night's final match was no different.
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High School Field Hockey:
By Art Redd
Lady Chiefs coach Sharon Tinucci paced her team to a 1-0 championship victory over Toms River North. She kept coaching her players with inspiration all game to capture Cherokee's first ever championship crown. It was everything the Lady Chiefs could hope for, winning it all. It erased that bad feeling they had from losing last year to Shawnee in the 1996 championship match.
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High School Football:
By Joe Martarona Saturday afternoon featured the Pennsauken High School Indians (4-2) hosting the Cherry Hill West Lions (4-2). The winner of this contest would keep their playoff hopes alive.
The Indians first half offensive performance yielded over 100 yards and a touchdown pass by quarterback Cliff Horsey to Al Fisher. In the second quarter alone, the Indians managed to run more than 20 plays in spite of two fumbles and put together an exciting drive late in the first half.
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Athlete Spotlight: Cherokee's Cusick Makes Big Catch With Recruiters
Courtesy of Brad Cusick never thought the recruiting would be so heavy. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound Cherokee tight end felt that his lack of receptions would turn off the recruiters. He couldn't have been more wrong. Last season Cusick, who also plays defensive end, caught just eight passes for Cherokee's run-oriented attack. The fact that he showed good hands, excellent blocking ability and has been timed at 4.68 seconds in the 40-yard dash, ensured that scores of recruiters would be on his trail. "I'm a little surprised that it has been this heavy," Cusick said. "I figured that kids who catch the football would be the ones who were noticed. I thought I blocked pretty well and that helped me."
Cusick said he never worried about the lack of receptions.
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High School Boys Soccer:
By Art Redd
As this Group 4 Semi-finals Soccer match between the Eastern Vikings and Lenape Indians began, each team not only had to battle each other, but also the high winds and cold temperature. Lenape had their fans behind them even though they were wrapped up tight.
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High School Boys Soccer: Shawnee's Defense Keys Victory
By Art Redd
Eastern was coming off of a tough victory in the overtime quarterfinals game on Friday. Coach Pete DeFeo knew that this game would not be easy. Knowing that defeating last year's Group 4 Champions was now in the past, his team had to continue with pressuring the Renegades defense.
Shawnee was the team the kept pressure on the Vikings keeper Doug Kellogg all game. Each shot on goal was denied by Kellogg...except two.
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Team Profile:
By James Vacca
The Bishop Eustace women's soccer team is looking forward to their upcoming season. Head coach Mike Otto has a powerful team led by sweeper Jen Karpovich, an All-South Jersey First Team and All-Group II State selection, and returning captains Meredith Bigham, Jamie Potts, Kristin Succo, and Jackie Mestichelli. Although Bishop Eustace is a smaller school, they have four players who have been named to the All-Conference team and two All-South Jersey Team selections. This talent accompanied with new key players such as Marina Capacasa, Elizabeth Tomlin, and Jackie Richards should give Eustace the winning edge. |
Team Profile:
By James Vacca
Head coach Bruce Wilson is expecting nothing but good fortune this soccer season. His Cherokee team is being led by senior John Farese who was a First Team Olympic Conference selection last year. In the first five games John has three goals and eight assists, which has moved him closer to breaking his brother's 1992 Cherokee 22 single season goal record. John has also made some impressive records of his own; he is Cherokee's all time goal scorer with 42 goals so far. Coach Wilson also has returning seniors Steve Jenks and Mike Nelson to throw at the competition. All this fire power should help to make Cherokee a power house in the 1997 season. |
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High School Football:
By Art Redd This Tri-County Conference homecoming meeting had all the makings of a good football game. The match up between the Gloucester Catholic Rams at Gloucester City Lions was dedicated to the late Joseph G. Kelly. He was a loved history teacher and assistant principal for Gloucester City High School for over 25 years. The capacity crowd didn't let the early rains stop them from enjoying this city series game. All fans were definitely behind their schools and wanted to be heard.
The Lions defense held off a 4 down series in the 1st quarter and got the ball in Rams territory. Jason McDonnell completed a 32-yard touchdown pass to Harry Thomas with 3:16 left in the 1st quarter to take a 7-0 lead.
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