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Soccer Spotlight: Sunday, March 21, 2004 By David Deal The Philadelphia KiXX (19-13) snapped their three-game losing streak with a 7-3 victory tonight over the St. Louis Steamers (13-18) in front of 5,347 fans at the Wachovia Spectrum. KiXX newcomer David DiPlacido registered the game winner at 3:28 of the second quarter, marking his first professional indoor score. Peter Pappas (16-9) earned the victory between the posts for Philadelphia, turning away 11 of the 14 shots he faced, while Nando Hernandez (0-4) took the loss for the Steamers with 10 saves on 14 chances. |
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Thursday, March 18, 2004 By Mike Costantino The Eastern Vikings lost to Malvern Prep 3-1 in the quarterfinal of the AAA Flyers Cup Tournament in action played at Iceline in West Chester, Pa. Malvern, a perennial powerhouse in high school hockey and the top seed in the tournament, are expected to win their fourth consecutive Flyers Cup, but someone forgot to tell the Vikings, and in particular Dan Myers. Myers faced 44 shots, many from close range and was spectacular in goal, keeping Eastern in the game. Midway through the first period, Brandon Tunstill scored from the slot to give Eastern a 1-0 lead. Unfortunately, the only two people that did not see the goal go in were the “officials” on the ice. Clearly, this was a sign of things to come. |
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Wednesday, March 17, 2004 By Jerome Michaels There were two teams being watched closely by fans from the South Jersey area to see how far they would go during this year's tournament of champions. Those two teams were Haddonfield and the Indians from Lenape. First up were Lenape and their 28 game winning streak going up against the sixth seeded Bloomfield Tech during the quarterfinal round of the Tournament of Champions played at the Ritacco Center. The third seeded Indians were hoping that the opening round be as successful as the state finals. But the team from Bloomfield Tech’s play during the second quarter proved to be the difference in their 71-58 win over Lenape. |
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Wednesday, March 17, 2004 By Jerome Michaels Paul Wiedeman has more than enough reasons not to be disappointed with his boy's basketball team from Haddonfield. After losing to Raritan in the first round of the Tournament of Champions held at the Ritacco Center, it would be the journey that would be most remembered. The Bulldogs were looking to added another title of state champions to their resume with a team that has proven that five guys could work together to overcome any obstacles put in their way. The one obstacle that ended their season would be Qa'rraan Calhoun who dominated both ends of the court for Raritan. The Rockets overcame an early two point deficit and turned it into a 63-44 victory and moving on to the semi-finals against St. Anthony. |
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Wednesday, March 17, 2004 By Ron Schwinn On Wednesday the Moorestown Ice Hockey Club's middle school team captured the club's first ever fall/winter season championship. The team finished the regular season 12-6-2, and the number two seed in the playoffs of the Flyers Skate Zone Middle School "B" Division. Their first opponent in the playoffs was rival Williamstown on Sunday March 7th. In an exciting contest, Moorestown won 2-1 as Issa Aji scored both goals. In addition, strong defensive play limited Williamstown to just 6 shots for the entire game. |
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Tuesday, March 16, 2004 By Mike Costantino Anthony Orner had a goal and three assists all in the third period as Eastern defeated Archbishop Ryan 7-3 in first round AAA action in the annual Flyers Cup Tournament at the Skate Zone in Voorhees. Eastern seemed a little tentative early on. Ryan struck first as Marty Spellman scored to put Ryan ahead 1-0. The game plan was clear for the Raiders, be physical and intimidating and for two periods it worked as Eastern responded in non-typical fashion with retaliatory penalties. The teams combined for over twenty penalties, giving both squads numerous power play advantages. |
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South Jersey Baseball: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 By Dan Loney (Trenton, NJ) The Grand Slam We Care Foundation and its two member organizations, the Trenton Thunder and Lakewood BlueClaws Minor League Baseball teams, are once again teaming up with Wachovia Bank for the charitable community initiative called the Educational Winners Circle. The initiative helps fund educational opportunities for children in the Trenton and Lakewood communities. |
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Monday, March 15, 2004 By Mike Costantino Lower Merion rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Clearview 3-2 in Flyers Cup action played at the Skate Zone. All three teams from South Jersey lost last night despite playing on their home ice. Jim Sprinkle and Wyatt Fox had given Clearview a 2-0 lead scoring forty seconds apart. First Sprinkle was sent on a great pass from Mike Sullivan to make it 1-0. Then Bill Dunbar hit Fox with a cross-ice pass and his quick shot had Clearview ahead 2-0. |
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Monday, March 15, 2004 By Mike Costantino Rancocas Valley lost to Methacton 5-2 in an opening round game of the Flyers Cup Tournament. Top defenseman Ray Mellon was lost early in the game, apparently from a serious leg injury, and never returned. After a scoreless first period, Jesse Deczynski put Rancocas on top with under seven minutes left in the period. Two late goals by Methacton, one by Matt Rist and the other by Carfagno, gave them a 2-1 lead heading into the final period. After Steve Hamaday put Methacton up 3-1 with a slap shot from the point, Aaron Smith answered thirty seconds later to cut the lead to 3-2. |
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Monday, March 15, 2004 By Mike Costantino Washington Township lost to Central Bucks West 3-2 in the opening round of the Flyers Cup Tournament at the Skate Zone in Voorhees. Unable to generate much offense, Township managed only 16 shots on goal and saw their promising season end. PJ Bizon gave CB West the lead midway through the first period, but Fred Brewer tied the game at 1-1thirty seconds later with a quick wrist shot from the slot. Reuter put CB West ahead to stay scoring a power play goal with less than four minutes left in the period. West seem to control most of the play in the later stages of the period and early on in the second period. |
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College Softball: Monday, March 15, 2004 By Mike Ballard Junior Becky Johnson turned in a memorable performance at the season-opening Sea Gull Softball Invitational at Salisbury University. The Scarlet Raptors’ pitcher/outfielder went 6-for-13 (.462), collected five RBIs and ripped three home runs to post an incredible 1.154 slugging percentage as the Raptors won three out of four games. With her three homers, Johnson raised her career total to 10, setting a program record. She passed the mark of eight shared by Melanie Pewor (1980-82) and Nelly Cruz (1989, 1991). Johnson also went 1-0 on the mound with a 0.78 ERA, striking out 14 in nine innings. She hurled a one-hitter against York, throwing perfect ball for five innings and a no-hitter for 5-2/3 innings. |
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