High School Ice Hockey: Rancocas JVB Still Lead The Pack Sunday, December 7, 2003 By Mike Costantino SJSports Staff Writer Ryan Jesz turned away twelve shots as Rancocas Valley JVB team defeated Cinnaminson 2-0 in action played in Pensauken. The freshman sensation continued his torrid play as his 1.16 goals against average and 92.5 save percentage are amongst the league leaders. Will Corke scored both Rancocas goals, in the first period and Jesz made them stand. Next up for Rancocas is a meeting with Delran at the Igloo in Mt. Laurel.

South Jersey Soccer: United Soccer Academy International Tryouts December 13 For Boys And Girls U12-U18 To Play In Italy, Sweden, And Denmark Sunday, December 7, 2003 By Bakela Nare USA Tour Staff & Program Co-ordinator United Soccer Academy (USA) International is again looking for quality players to form boys and girls teams (U12-U18) to compete in Europe in Spring and also Summer of 2004. USA is dedicated to helping soccer players develop into well-rounded individuals through international soccer travel and competition. We have developed a quality program that provides players with an extensive amount of training, exhibition games and competition in some of Europe's best international soccer cups e.g. Gothia cup in Sweden. Click Here To Continue

Ice Hockey Spotlight: Phantoms Lose 2-0 To Norfolk Philadelphia Unbeaten Streak Ended At Eight Games Friday, December 5, 2003 By Al Cohen Philadelphia Phantoms Correspondent Ajay Baines scored two power-play goals and Steve Passmore stopped 29 shots as the Norfolk Admirals ended the Philadelphia Phantoms' eight-game unbeaten streak tonight with a 2-0 victory at the Wachovia Spectrum. Passmore made 14 saves over the first two periods and turned aside all 15 Phantoms shots in the third to notch his second shutout of the season. The Admirals won for just the third time in their last 11 games, ended a five-game road winless streak and assumed a 2-1-1 lead in the season series. The Admirals and Phantoms will meet again on Saturday night in Norfolk. Click Here To Continue

Winning Ways (FYI): Optimal Muscle Training Thursday, December 4, 2003 By Gregory "Graig" White SJSports Physical Fitness Advisor I have learned a great deal with my relationship with Human Kinetics, and one of the things I have learned is how much a publication will help me. While reading this book I never got the sense that it was written for me, I got the sense that Mr. Kinakin was writing for another type of audience. This book, which also came with DVD, was difficult to follow and at times very frustrating. Click Here To Continue

Ice Hockey Spotlight: Phantoms Win 4-1 At Hershey Philadelphia Unbeaten Streak Now At Eight Games Thursday, December 4, 2003 By Al Cohen Philadelphia Phantoms Correspondent The Philadelphia Phantoms scored three times in the opening period tonight and cruised to a 4-1 victory over the Hershey Bears at the GIANT Center, extending their unbeaten streak to eight games. Rookie Randy Jones recorded a goal and an assist, while fellow rookie Jeff Woywitka and captain Boyd Kane each added two assists for Philadelphia, which is 7-0-1 since its last loss on Nov. 15 at Bridgeport. It is the Phantoms' longest unbeaten streak since collecting four wins and four ties from Jan. 20-Feb. 6, 2002. Click Here To Continue

High School Ice Hockey: Can Santa Deliver In Time For The Playoffs? Wednesday, December 3, 2003 By Mike Costantino SJSports Staff Writer It is the holiday season, a time to see who has been naughty and who has been nice, and a time to make a list and ask the big guy for that one special gift. Lets take a look back at the first half of the SJHSIHL season and see what certain teams should ask for as they all gear up for the tournament: Click Here To Continue

High School Ice Hockey: Eastern Rules The Valley As Sullivan Nets Four Monday, December 1, 2003 By Mike Costantino SJSports Staff Writer Sean Sullivan scored four goals and Joey Johnston added two as Eastern stunned Rancocas Valley with an 11-1 thrashing at the Skate Zone in Voorhees. Coming into the game having suffered just one loss, Rancocas was out to prove that their record was no fluke. However, Eastern scored four goals in the first period and never looked back. The Vikings took advantage of defensive breakdowns capitalizing on odd-man rushes and converting power play opportunities. Click Here To Continue

Soccer Spotlight: Vasic Named MISL Offensive Player Of The Week KiXX Forward Honored After Recording Team-High Six Points In The Club's Two Weekend Contests Monday, December 1, 2003 By David Deal Philadelphia KiXX Director of Communitions The Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) announced today that Philadelphia KiXX forward Goran Vasic has been named the MISL Offensive Player of the Week for the seven-day period ending November 30. Vasic receives the award after registering a team-high six points in the club’s back-to-back contests this past weekend. The native of Belgrade, Yugoslavia kicked-off the back-to-back series with four points on three goals and one assist as the KiXX downed the Kansas City Comets, 13-8, in Kansas City on November 28. The six-year veteran continued his hot foot with a team-high two points, both assists, in the club’s 3-2 loss in San Diego on November 29. Click Here To Continue

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