The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 31, Milford, Kosciusko County, 15 August 1984 — Page 9

Sports

Look to sectionql crown Lady Warriors tee off season with high hopes

By MARK WEINSTEIN Sports Writer A year ago, Rudy Cesco’s Wawasee girls’ golf team finished the season with a perfect 11-0 mark. Now, the Warriors are gearing up for another perfect campaign as they open the season Monday, Aug. 19, at Manchester. As the 1984 season opens, the Warriors will put their 12-match winning streak on the line against the Squires. The streak stretches back to the final match of the 1982 season. The only Warrior remaining on the team since the winning string began is junior Becky Welty, Wawasee’s number one performer last season. With Welty returning, along with some impressive underclassmen, the

Mark Simpson steps closer to NBA

The road to the National Basketball Association has been exciting for Mark Simpson. Traveling to Denver, San Antonio and other parts of the country are just a few reasons why it has been exciting for the seventh round selection. But far greater than the travel is the possibility of making the Denver Nuggets basketball team. Two weeks ago it didn’t seem very promising for Simpson. But after a late night telephone call Monday. Aug 13, from a Nugget official, Simpson has learned that he will be the only draft choice invited back to the veterans basketball camp

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Warriors are expected to be head and shoulders above much of the area competition. “I am expecting another fine season even though the schedule has been shortened this year,” said Cesco. “We are pointing at the sectional championship this year and because of that, I think this team can make it to regionals.” The Warriors will be hosting the sectional at South Shore Golf Club this season, although they play all their home matches at Maxwelton Golf Club. While much is expected from Welty, Cesco is also looking for good rounds of golf from sophomore Barb Hostetter. A second-year performer for the Warriors, Hostetter has proven to the veteran coach that she is a champion on the links.

that begins August 1. According to the unofficial report, Simpson, along with a possible free agent will come out for the camp. Simpson will report to the camp on Sept. 1. "It is very exciting, but it’s the same old story, the waiting game,” said Simpson late Tuesday afternoon. “I am looking forward to hearing from coach Moe, and hopefully going out to Denver.” Apparently, Simpson's performance against teams from Dallas, Houston and San Antonio seemed to turn some heads in favor of the North Webster resident.

Last year she was the Warriors’ number three golfer, but is looking to move up a slot because of her talent coupled with the loss of several key performers in 1983. Tammy Tranter, Kathy Jones and Shelly Rogers are not back from the undefeated 1983 squad, causing Cesco to lean on the two juniors, a couple of sophomores and a freshman. Sophomores Jennifer Jorczak and Heidi Musser should contribute heavily in 1984. In ad tion, freshman Angie Kirkdorfer is expected to see plenty of varsity action, especially if no other player challenges her for a varsity position. "They (underclassmen) may be young, but they know how to play the game,” said Cesco. “At first I'm sure they will have some troubles, but as the season goes

“It went pretty good,” said Simpson in a telephone interview about the mini camp. “I played well again, and this time it was against better competition. I just have to wait and see what happens.” One thing standing in Simpson’s path of signing a contract with Denver is an offer sheet given to Elston Turner, a guard with the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks have a certain amount of time to extend a counter offer for Turner and should Dallas decide not to do so, he would become property of the Nuggets.

Youthful Warrior netters need to gain experience

By TOM CHARLES Sports Editor If coach Scott Siler and his 1984 Wawasee boys’ tennis team can pick up where they left off in 1983, there will be plenty to smile about this fall. The 1983 tennis Warriors reached their peak in the last week of the season, winning three sectional matches and finishing in the runner-up spot. It was the best sectional finish in school history. However, if the current Warriors are going to match that feat, it will be with a corps of new faces. Gone from the 10-10 team of a year ago are the top three singles players and the number one doubles team. Two Lettermen One of the two returning players is junior Troy Watson. In his sophomore season, the lanky netter compiled a 4-11 record while seeing duty at number three singles and number two doubles. This year, he is vying for Schedule CAPITALS —HOME Aug. 23 West Noble 4:30 Aug. 28 LAVILLE 4:30 Aug. 29 CENTRAL NOBLE. .4:15 Aug. 30 ROCHESTER 4:30 Sept. 1 WAWASEE 1NV.....9:00 Sept. 4 CONCORD 4.00 Sept. 6 Goshen 4:00 Sept. 11 Warsaw 4:00 Sept. 12 NORTHRIDGE 4:30 Sept. 13 Plymouth 4:30 Sept. 15 LaVille Inv 9:00 Sept. 17 BREMEN 4:30 Sept. 19 North Wood 4:30 Sept. 21 NEC Meet... T Sept. 24 MEMORIAL 4:00 Sept. 25 Manchester 4:30 Sept. 29 Sectional T One-Minute Sports Quiz 1. Who was the first rookie to be named the Most Valuable Player in the USFL? 2. Who won the Senior PGA Tournament Players Championship? 3. Bill Madlock broke into professional baseball with what club? 4. the first National League baseball player ever to hit two grand-slam homers in one game? 5. When was the last time that a shortstop and secondbaseman from the same team batted over .300 during the same year? Answers Ogg- punare saStejraAe peq sJdXvfd ipoa £961 ui gouj aqi pip sjoSij, WWI jo -»WWM noq pue jpuiuiejj, oostsuejj ues isurege 9961 *€ W ‘JraftnuoD Xuo l ’» sqnooSeoniD t jauqej pfoaiy *3 sjofqaref) uoisnOH USA W6l «!f *<

along, I expect them to come around and help our team.” Although Wawasee lacks depth, the golf program seems to be moving in the right direction. “We have had some good years in the past,” confirmed Cesco, “and I think they will continue. What we would like now is to add another player or two before the start of the season.” Although a lack of players is one of Wawasee’s greatest weeknesses entering this season, a strength that has developed is the players’ ability to hit the ball. “We have a team that can hit the ball a long way,” insisted Cesco. “And we also play pretty well as a team. This should be a very interesting year.” After opening at Manchester, the Warriors travel the next day to Rensselaer for one of its two invitationals this year. Wawasee will open a three match homestand, beginning the first day of school, Tuesday, Aug. 28, against East Noble. The Warriors will host Warsaw on Tuesday, Sept. 4 and Goshen Thursday, Sept. 6 beginning at 4 p.m, before hitting the road again. Schedule CAPITALS — HOME Aug. 20 Manchester 1:00 Aug. 21 Renssalaer 8:00 Aug. 28 EAST NOBLE 4:00 Sept. 4 WARSAW 4:00 Sept. 6 GOSHEN 4:00 Sept. 12 Hunt. North 4:00 Sept. 15 Northrop Inv 12:00 Sept. 18 T. VALLEY 4:00 Sept. 20 Culver Mil. 4:15 Sept. 22 5ecti0na1............ T

the number one singles position. “Troy has really worked hard and his whole game has improved,” Siler noted. “He has more confidence in his strokes and he’s grown a bit since last year which makes him tougher at the net.” But Watson should have some competition for the top singles spot from the other returning letterwinner, sophomore Mark McLean. Last year, McLean alternated between number one and two doubles, recording a 6-17 mark in the process. “Right now those two are battling it out for the number one singles spot,” Siler said. “At this point, it’s a pretty close race. They are similar in the way they play — neither of them is overpowering, but they think while they’re playing and use the whole court.” The final varsity lineup will not be settled until the completion of challenge matches later this week. The third singles spot is still up for grabs as are the number one and two doubles teams. Players who figure to see their share of action at number three singles or in doubles are senior Lachlan McLean, sophomore

■ EAT c** w TENNIS TIME — Troy Watson and his teammates ob the Wawasee High School boys’ tennis team are busy preparing for their opening match on Aug. 23 at West Noble. Watson, one of two lettermen on the team. wiU fill one of the top two singles spots. (Photo by Tom Charles)

11 ’ Z ' A * lb y jMMWMIir lily LETTERWINNERS — Becky Welty, a junior, and Barb Hostetter, a sophomore, are the two letterwinners on this year’s Wawasee girls’ golf team. The team opens its season on Aug. 20 at Manchester. Rudy Cesco is the head coach. (Photo by Mark Weinstein)

Erik Sharp, junior Jeff Dunithan, freshman Shannon Angle and junior Bill Hutchinson. Hutchinson is a transfer student from Rushville (Ind.) High School and, according to Siler, has the potential to play the number three singles spot. He played the top junior varsity position last year at Rushville. “Bill hits the ball hard,” Siler said. “He reminds me a bit of (1984 graduate) Brian Henson, except that his strokes are more controlled.” Lachlan McLean is the only member of this group who has varsity playing experience. Last season he played briefly at number two doubles and is currently a top candidate for the third singles slot. Dunithan, Angle and Sharp have no experience at the varsity level. Untested The lack of varsity experience among returning players leaves Siler with quite a few unanswered questions as he enters his third season as head coach. “I would have to consider this a rebuilding year,” Siler said. “Our depth is not as good as it

was last year. One of the biggest factors that we have to face is that these guys aren’t tested under fire. A lot of the kids have never played high school tennis.” Given the team’s inexperience, Siler would like to start the season off with some good matches. “If we can play well at the start of the season, that will help our confidence,” he noted. “That may just put us on a roll.” “At the end of last season, I knew we would be young this year,” he added. “But that doesn’t mean that we are not going to try to be competitive.” “We are trying to get more consistency right now due to the fact that we don’t have much match

-Sports shorts

Tuesday bowlers hold meeting Members of the Tuesday Night Ladies Bowling League met at Wawasee Bowl, Syracuse, for the league’s organizational meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 14. During the meeting, which was conducted by President Sharon Gilbert, members decided to bowl a 30-week schedule starting Aug. 28 and ending April 9, 1985. The league will have threemember teams this season instead of five-member teams as was the case last year. League rules were also approved at the meeting. Other officers of the league include Deb Lovellette, vice president; Pam Blosser, secretary; Connie Jones, treasurer; and Dawn Glon, sergeant-at-arms. A short meeting will be held at 8:30 p.m. on the first night of bowling. There are still openings for teams and individuals. Those people wishing to join may contact a league officer or Wawasee Bowl. Hire competes in St. Pete races Stover Hire, Syracuse, is currently in St. Petersburg, Fla., competing in the 1984 Inboard National boatracing championships. Hire, a local electrician, drives in both the 280-cubic-inch and seven-litre classes. Earlier this year, he won the 280-cubic-inch class at the Southland Regatta in St. Petersburg and the seven-litre class at Hydroglobe *B4 in Dayton, Ohio. Hire’s seven-litre boat is named Hot Stuff and his 280-cubic-inch machine is dubbed Hire Voltage.

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LOOKING AHEAD — Barb Hostetter practices her form as she prepares for the season-opening match at Manchester on Aug. 20. Hostetter will be one of the key performers for the Wawasee girls’ golf team as it seeks to repeat the 11-0 regular season mark of last fall. (Photo by Mark Weinstein)

experience,” Siler said. “Once we deal with that then we can move on to other things.” Conference Warsaw, which finished 1983 Northern Lakes Conference loop play with a 7-0 record, should once again be the team to beat. Other teams in the NLC were hard hit by graduation and have holes to fill. “Seven of the eight number one players in the conference graduated in the spring,” Siler said. “The only school that didn’t lose its number one player was Concord. So, we sort of have to wait and see what will happen.” The Warriors have not won a regular season conference match

Special feature at New Paris The New Paris Speedway will host a special feature race this Saturday night, Aug. 18. In addition to the regular racing program, a special Coyote Class feature race will take place. Named the “Double Reverse,” this race requires that drivers circle the track in the opposite direction from normal while driving in reverse. Racing begins with the time trials at 6:30 p.m. and the races follow at 8 p.m. Mini camp for WHS freshmen gridders Rob Hanson, Wawasee High School freshmen football coach, will conduct a threeday mini camp for freshmen football players on Aug. 15-17. The camp sessions will run from 3-4:30 p.m. each day and are intended for all propective freshmen griddirs. Players should report to the WHS P.E. Annex equipped with a Tshirt, shorts and sneakers. Syracuse Junior High football begins Aug. 20 Monday, Aug. 20, has been set as the starting date for the Syracuse Junior High football program. Equipment will be handed out on Aug. 20. Eighth graders should report at 6:00 p.m. and seventh graders at 7:30 p.m. AH players must have completed their physical exams and have insurance coverage before practicing. Forms are available at the school office.

in the past two years. However, they did defeat NLC rivals Concord and Goshen in the sectional last fall. The Warriors will once again host their annual invitational meet on Saturday, Sept. 1. The all-day event, which begins at 9 a.m., features Wawasee, Fairfield, Columbia City and Tippecanoe Valley. Last year, Wawasee defeated all three schools. Over the past two seasons, Wawasee has a 5-1 record in the invitational. The regular season begins with a 4:30 p.m. match at West Noble on Aug. 23. The first home match is Aug. 28 at 4:30 p.m. against LaVille.

Fan bus to first football contest Wawasee High School football fans will be able to follow the Warriors to their seasonopening football contest at North Wood on Friday, Aug. 20. The high school will provide two fan buses to the contest. They will depart the North Webster school at 6:15 p.m., Wawasee High School at 6:30 p.m. and the Milford school at 6:45 p.m. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. Round-trip fare is $1.50 and it may be paid when boarding the bus. Skiing and tennis tourneys at unaonway snores A novice ski tournament and a singles tennis tournament are scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 19, at Cindonway Shores, CR 300E, ¥« west of Dewart Lake. Water Ski, Inc., will conduct the ski tournament which is intended for area skiers with no ratings. Competition will take place in slalom, tricks, jumping, hydroslide tricks and barefoot wake cross. Trophies will be awarded for first through third places in all skiing events. The deadline for entries is 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 18. More information can be obtained by calling Peggy Bucher, 658-9805. The tennis tournament is open to the first 16 entrants. Competition will take place in men’s and women’s divisions. There is an entry fee for players who are not skiing. More information on the tennis tournament is available by calling 6584306.

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