The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 28, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 August 1987 — Page 8

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., August 26,1987

Sports

Typical Warriors show up at Jamboree

By MARK WEINSTEIN I Sports Editor GOSHEN — Wawasee’s performance in Friday’s Goshen Jamboree was typical. The Warriors’ defense played solid, fundamental football, then watched the offense struggle. Obviously, with Wawasee’s little offensive production, coach Myron Dickerson’s squad was kept off the scoreboard. For the record, though, so were the Warriors’ two opponents. After a heart-stopping first quarter finish between Goshen and Jimtown, Wawasee and Concord gave spectators less to cheer about With lackluster offenses. The Warriors netted 35 yards in seven plays, while the Minutemen went 69 yards in 15 plays. Goshen won the first period action on Rick Mirer’s 51-yard field goal.

Warriors host Bremen Friday

You can tell it’s football season in northern Indiana. The warm temperatures have dropped considerably this week and high schools across the state completed jamboree play last Friday. Both facets set the stage for very interesting high school football action. Wawasee, defending Northern Lakes Conference champions, begin its NLC title defense with its season-opener against Bremen. The Warriors manhandled Bremen 38-7 last season, but 1987 could be a different story. Bremen brings 16 returning lettermen to Syracuse for the season-opener. Perhaps none, though, are more valuable than Ron and Matt Coffel. Both players, .according to Myron Dickerson, are great athletes and able to create problems for the Warriors. Bremen coach Dennis Sienicki hopes so too. Ron Coffel, at tight end, is one of quarterback Joe Bennett’s prime receivers. Th|e 5-11, 185-pound senior also fQrms a solid blocking force for Bremen ball carriers. Included in Bremen’s balanced ground attack is Matt Coffel. The junior slasher possesses good speed and compliments Cory McKenzie and Richard Moren in the backfield. Still, all four offensive threats are magnified by Bennett’s strong throwing arm and experience. A two-time letterman, Bennett, directs the air-oriented offense and is capable of turning a broken play into a big play. However, Wawasee’s defensive unit proved Friday evening at Goshen it is capable of making key plays. In both quarters — Jimtown and Concord — the Warriors stopped the opposition from scoring. The Jimmies marched the ball — with ease — to Wawasee’s 17-yard line before Jay Koontz

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Wawasee opened the quarter impressively, gaining its only first down on the second play from scrimmage. After Mike Meek’s opening three-yard run, John Frasure connected with Kenny Wright for an eight-yard completion'and the first down. The pass play, moving the ball to Wawasee’s 41, was the only attempt in the period. The Minutemen took over possession following three unsuccessful rushing attempts and Gary Stuckman’s 39 yard punt. The Warriors only had two offensive plays the rest of the period. Concord moved the ball, from its 13-yard line to the Warriors’ 34. But the Warrior defense stiffened. Three consecutive running plays netted the Minutemen a minus four yards, forcing the Northern La'kes Conference foe to punt.

and the Warriors' interior line created a big play. With an improved pass rush, Wawasee defenders forced Jeff Adams to fumbled his pitch-out and Koontz recovered the ball for Wawasee. In similar fashion against Concord the Warriors stopped the Minutemen. Concord, after recovering a Mike Meek fumble at the Warriors’ 18, failed to score. Mark My Words MARK ■ ■ WEINSTEIN F * 0 Friday evening’s outcome depends of Wawasee’s ability to move the football. The Warriors didn’t have that many offensive opportunities — 15 — in the jamboree. Against Bremen, they’ll need them to win.. O Baseball pennant races are heating up as the season moves towards a conclusion. With just over one month to play, two divisions have first and second place teams separated by one-half game or less. The American League East has Detroit and Toronto tied for first, although the Tigers have a better record —by percentage points. New York stands three games behind the leaders. In the NL West, San Francisco leads Houston by one-half game and Cincinnati by three. Meanwhile, in the AL West, Minnesota has a two-game bulge over Oakland and five game spread over California. The National League East has St. Louis clinging to a 314 game lead over New York and 414 over Montreal. Even Philadelphia, 714 games behind, has a chance at the title.

What a punt. Brian Tompkins boomed a 37-yarder to Wawasee’s one-yard line, creating immediate problems for the Warriors. After Garrett Ponciroli pushed the ball to the five on a power run up the middle, Meek coughed up the football at the 18, giving Concord another scoring opportunity. With time running out in the period, Concord moved the ball to Wawasee’s eight in three plays. The fourth play of the drive, though, stopped the Minutemen. Jason Franklin, a 6-4, 211-pound fullback, was hit by several Warriors and fumbled the ball. Ponciroli fell on the loose ball for Wawasee. The Warriors conceded the quarter and failed to run an offensive play. “I wasn’t overly disappointed with our play,” insisted Dickerson. “We accomplished what we wanted.”

Speaking of baseball, Milwaukee’s Paul Molitor is within range of Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak. The Brewers designated hitter has hit safely in 39 straight games. If Molitor continues his streak, he will tie, then break, DiMaggio’s mark September 12 and 13 at home against Detroit. □ The start of another football season means the beginning of another season of sports predictions from our group of pro gnosticators. Unlike all high school and college football teams which lose several players to graduation, this organization remains intact from last year. None of us have graduated to the big time. Joining the sports editor for another season are Mark Huffman, Derk Kuhn, Homer Miller, and a weekly guest. Games on tap for the initial football week include Bremen at Wawasee, Warsaw at Kokomo, Knox at Tippecanoe Valley, Northfield at Triton, Northridge at Goshen (SCORE), and NorthWood at Concord. MARK HUFFMAN (.000) — Wawasee, Kokomo, Tippecanoe Valley, Triton, Goshen (17-10), North Wood. DERK KUHN (.000) — Wawasee, Kokomo, Tippecanoe Valley, Triton, Northridge (21-14), Concord. HOMER MILLER (.000) — Bremen, Kokomo, Tippecanoe Valley, Northfield, Goshen (19-7), Concord. DALE TOBIAS (.000) — Wawasee, Kokomo, Tippecanoe Valley, Northfield, Goshen (21-20), North Wood. MARK WEINSTEIN (.000) — Wawasee, Kokomo, Tippecanoe Valley, Northfield, Goshen (28-6), Concord.

Wawasee’s second effort, against Jimtown, resembled its first effort of the evening. The only difference, though, was the Warriors had a great scoring opportunity but was flagged for clipping. On the potential quarterwinning TD, Jay Koontz picked up a fumbled pitchout at the Warrior 32-yard line. With several blockers ahead it seemed apparent the Warriors would score six. But a Jimtown player lured Warrior player into a clip at the 20-yard line, wiping out the TD. The ball was moved back to the 35 and the Warriors could get no closer than the Jimmies’ 32. Both teams failed to move the ball, consistently, after the recovered fumble. In other action, Goshen used a 41-yard pass from Mirer to Jim Bechler with six seconds left in the initial quarter to set up Mirer’s quarter-winning field

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BLOCKED — Jimtown’s Jerome Jones blocks Wawasee’s Jeff Galloway during Goshen Jamboree action at Foreman Field. The Jimmies’ Chris Johnson follows the block bqt gained no yards. (Photo by Kendall Galegor)

NLC teams gain high marks

INDIANAPOLIS - In a year that Northern Lakes Conference football programs are projected as ‘down’ four conference schools were listed among the elite in the state. North Wood begins the season in the sixth position of class 3A teams. However, the Panthers were shutout in their jamboree play last Friday. Joining North Wood in the class 3A poll is Plymouth. The Rockies enter the season in the 22nd position. Wawasee, now a class 4A school, gained the highest mark in the 4A poll among area teams. The Warriors are ranked 13th. The Warriors won the NLC a

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goal. The pass completion moved the ball from Goshen’s 26 to Jimtown’s 33-yard line. Mirer, after a Goshen timeout, drilled a 51-yard field goal as time expired to give the Redskins the emotional win. The junior quarterback four-of-six passes in the period for 69 yards. Mirer gave the Redskins their second victory on the night with a 27-yard fourth quarter field goal. The winning kick came with four minutes remaining in the period. WHS OPP First Downs 2 9 Rushing Yards 40 66 Passing Yards 13 37 Passes 3 4 0 3 5 0 Offensive Plays 14 32 Punts 1-39-0 2-28-0 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 3-2 Penalties 2 10 0 00 Individual Statistics RUSHING — Mike Meek, 6 -29; Gar rett Poncirolli, 4-11. PASSING — John Frasure, 3 4-0 for 13 yards PUNT — Gary Stuckman 1 for 39

year ago and were considered a class 3A school. Rounding out ranked teams from the Northern Lakes Conference is Bremen. The Lions, in class A, are 14th Former NLC member Rochester is ranked eighth in class 2A. In looking ahead, Wawasee,

Toronto's Leach missing

SEATTLE — Toronto Blue Jays officials are puzzled over the disappearance of outfielder Rick Leach. Leach failed to report to Tuesday’s game with

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with its new class alignment, moves from the 17th sectional site to 11 — class 4A. Joining Wawasee in the playoffs are Culver Military, Concord, Goshen, East Noble, DeKalb, Columbia City and Homestead. Only East Noble (19th) and Wawasee are given mention in the class 4A pre-season poll.

Seattle at the Kingdome. In a report by a Detroit radio station, Leach was last seen at the Jays’ hotel at 5 p.m. He failed to get on the team bus and never showed up at the Kingdome. Leach’s wife, making the west coast trip with the club, last talked with her husband around 4:30 p.m. According to the radio report, Leach told his wife he was checking out of the hotel and going to the ballpark. The Blue Jays flew to Toronto — without Leach — after the game. In Monday’s game with the Mariners Leach singled and doubled, had two RBIs, including the game-winner. Leach’s baseball career started with the Detroit Tigers, after being the Tigers’ number one selection in the 1979 draft. He • played football and baseball at The University of Michigan.

Butler leads Wawasee past Squires

SYRACUSE — Wawasee raised its girls’ golf record to 2-1 Monday afternoon with a 42-stroke victory over-visiting Manchester.

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Wawasee wins NLC match

GOSHEN — Wawasee captured its first Northern Lakes Conference girls’ golf match of the season by breezing past Warsaw and Goshen at Maplecrest Country Club. Barb Butler led the Warriors with low medalist honors. The Warrior shot 91, eight-strokes better than second low medalist Michelle Katsanis. As a team, Wawasee shot 422, while Warsaw finished second at 438 and Goshen 469. Os the top 10 golfers, Wawasee placed four. Besides Butler and Katsanis, Angie Kirkdorfer placOrn's win Big Boulder scramble MILFORD — Darrell and Evelyn Orn captured the Big Boulder Belles’ couples scramble, held Friday, Aug. 21, at Big Boulder. Ray and Mary Minix placed second, while Hap and Jane Haab were third. Betty McKnight took home closest to the pin honors for women, while Bill Stutzman won the award for men. Larry and Marilyn Bray had the highest score in the event. In league action at Big Boulder Bonnie Newman had low gross in Wednesday morning’s ladies league play. Bray had second low gross and low net. Meanwhile, Janet Brandon was second low net while Bray took low putts and Leatrice Rapp and Barbara Schultz tied for second.

Bowling

SYRACUSE — Bowlers are needed for the Sunday Night Mixed Doubles league at Wawasee Bowl. The 6 p.m. league begins September 13. o If interested, call 457-5303.

Soccer registration Registration for those in grades two through eight interested in playing soccer this year at the Lakeland Youth Center will be today (Wednesday) and Thursday, Aug. 27, from 7-8:30 p.m. Fees are due at the registration and those players who signed-up in the spring are reminded the fees are due during this time. A roundup meeting will be on September 12, from 9-11 a.m., at Vega Field. The round-up will be a time when players can meet their coaches and team mates. All soccer games will be on Saturday this year and begin on September 19 and run through November 7. For further information contact the Lakeland Youth Center at 457-3055.

Barb Butler was medalist in the match, shooting a 44 for the Warriors. Michelle Katsanis finished at 45 and Angie Kirkdorfer followed at 46.

ed fifth at 111 and Darcy Smith was 10th at 129. The Warriors return to action Wednesday at Columbia City. Wawasete’s next home match is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 10, with Goshen. Warsaw ace to BSU MUNCIE — Suzi Kintzel, a graduate of Warsaw High School, has signed a national letter of intent to attend Ball State University and compete in softball. The announcement was made by BSU softball coach Jeri Findlay. “Suzi is one of the most talented pitchers that I have seen in Indiana,” said Findlay. “With her summer experience, she will be able to help us immediately.” Kintzel lettered in softball and volleyball her junior and senior year at Warsaw. In softball, she was named the team’s most valuable player after leading the Tigers to a 15-10 record, sectional and regional championship, and third-place finish in the state tournament. The Fort Wayne JournalGazette named Kintzel to the AllArea first team. She was also honored as the South Bend Tribune’s Player of the Week during her senior season. As a senior, Kintzel struck out 135 batters while issuing 33 walks. Her two year career totals include 245 strikeouts and 64 walks.

Monday Night Early Birds New Team 4 0 Likens Const. 4 0 Duds 4 0 Flexsteel No. 3 4 0 ' Sunshiners 3 1 Cocinero's 3 1 Walker Cut-ups 3 1 Walker Reworks 3 1 Shirt Tales 2 2 B. Howell 2 2 Walker Pipers 2 2 L SD. 2 2 Swlngln Grandmas 1 3 Sizzlettes 1 3 Flexsteel No. 11 3 Bowling Bags 1 3 Gutter Grabbers 0 4 W.B.L. 0 4 Lucky Strikes 0 4 Flexsteel No. 2 0 4 High team game: B. Howell —5Ol High team series: Sunshiners — 1357 500 series: S. McKeesl3, L. DunfeeSOO 450 series: N. Peterson 479, C. Simpson 454, M. Lambright 476, B. Swihart 465, K. Dutcher 477, A. Whetten 450, J. Hoover 479, S. Bucher 490, J. Slabaugh 462, C. Zentz 476, P. Riggen 454, B. Howell 466 200games: K. Dutcher 201 160 games: N. Peterson 171, W. Mitchell 163, B. Burns 160, R. White 172, S. McKee 168, 185, 160, C. Simpson 179, L. Dunfee 162, 186, B. Swihart 160, L. Paternoster 163, D Weaver 178, J. Hoover 169, S. Bucher 165, Slabaugh 170, C. Zentz 173, P. Riggen 194, B. Howell 185,169. Warriors fourth in Northrup Invitational FORT WAYNE - Wawasee placed fourth in the 14-team Northrop Invitational golf tournament Friday, Aug. 21. Snider posted a 376 to win the tourney, followed by Bishop Luers’ 391, Homestead at 404, and Wawasee 413. Barb Butler led the Warriors with a 98, while Michelle Katsanis shot a 99. Teresa West followed the Warrior duo with a 106, Angie Kirdorfer shot 110 and Darcy Smith finished at 146. Wawasee’s next action will be Wednesday at Columbia City.