The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 29, Milford, Kosciusko County, 31 August 1988 — Page 8

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., August 31,1988

Sports

Warriors tame Lions on own turf

By MARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer

The 1988 edition of Wawasee football spent its first half of action chasing the Lions of Bremen before taming them in the final quarter for a 20-13 win last Friday. The opening Northern Lakes Conference tilt was staged at Bremen’s Don J. Bunge Field. During the telling stanza, junior defensive back Scott Carlin stepped between Bremen quarterback Jon Feldman and his receiver on a third-and-19 situation, garnering the only interception on the Warrior side and running it 15 yards to midfield. Wawasee than stole the clock, using five minutes to drive downfield and into the endzone on a handoff over the middle to workhorse Mike Foy. “Mike probably played the finest game he’s ever played. He was only out for one play and teamed with (Garrett) Ponciroli for a good running game,” Wawasee Coach Myron Dickerson said, noting that the pair combined for 223 of the team’s 250 yards rushing. It looked like the young Warrior team may have a long night ahead of them when Bremen capped an impressive drive with a four-yard touchdown pass with 5:10 left in the first quarter. However, Wawasee fought back with a score of its own at the 10:57 mark of the second quarter. The drive was capitalized by a 15-yard pass from Chris Conkling to favorite target Tim Lilly on a third-and-10 situation. A 16-yard gainer by Foy then set it up for a handoff to Ponciroli, who faked right and scampered 15 yards for the score.

Northridge may provide replay for grjdders

By MARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer

Coach Myron Dickerson may think he’s watching a replay of the Bremen-Wawasee game after his Warriors take the field this Friday. “Northridge is very similar to Bremen, both teams like to put the ball in the air,” he says of the Dennis Sienickicoached Raiders. Sienicki, who is in his first year with the Middlebury school, was an assistant to Indiana Football Hall of Famer Don Bunge before becoming head coach at Bremen upon the well-known coach’s retirement. He still shares many philosophies aired during the Bunge era. “They run the single back offense and will have receivers all over the place — it will be more difficult to move the ball this week,” Dickerson predicts. Northridge enters the game after a disappointing home

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A Wawasee fumble set the scene for the Lions’ next touchdown, at the 7:39 mark of the second quarter, when half back Rick Moren tossed a 20-yard aerial to Tim Kyser, who was left alone in the endzone. “We had some shaky secondary play,” Dickerson confirmed, adding,

PLUGGING THE HOLES — Head coach Myron Dickerson prompts the defensive ends closer to the line during first half action in • Friday’s game at Bremen. Wawasee pounded out a 20-13 win despite yielding 261 yards through the air. (Photo by Mark Huffman)

opener at Goshen. The Raiders were dominated in nearly every phase of the game, although they did manage to gather 220 yards in passing during the 53-20 loss to the seventh-ranked (AP Class 4A poll) Redskins. Senior quarterback Mike Miller leads, the Northridge squad, while a strong offensive line could pose problems for Wawasee, which had trouble getting to Bremen’s quarterback last week. Tackles include 6-0 (200) senior veteran Carter Yoder and 5-11 (210) senior Scott Huys. Senior Paul Lockwood, 6-1 (195), and 5-9 (172) junior Rick Collins pair as guards, while 6-1 (187) senior Scott Nagle will be snapping the ball. “Our defensive ends are going to have to have a better game, we can’t give the quarterback time to throw the ball,” Dickerson says of the 5-11 (170) Miller, who started for the junior varsity Raiders last season. An inexperienced but improving offensive crew will keep Miller company in the backfield. Seeing action at tailback will be 6-0 (172) senior Jeremy Yoder, while 5-8 (140) junior Jeremy Love is expected to start at halfback. Sophomore Jason Collins, who stepped forward to gain eight yards on two carries last week, and 5-8 (160) junior Tony Metzger should also see some action. Yoder led the Northridge contingent against Goshen with 30 yards in nine carries, while Love had 24 in four. Gareth Troyer, a 5-8 (150) junior, who, like Jeremy Yoder, sacrificed football to concentrate on the basketball team last year, showed he was more than capable at wide receiver by catching seven passes for 103 yards. Senior Ken Green, 6-1 (155), joins

“We have to play the receivers tighter.” Wawasee tied the score at 13, with Ponciroli having his number called again and diving over from the three-yard line with 3:37 left in the half. Tackle Brian Marshall was credited with opening

Troyer at the wide receiver position, while 6-0 (175) senior Jayme Darr handles the tight end duties. The defense is a bit more experienced, with Carter Yoder, Huys, Nagle, and Miller returning as defensive players. The Raiders are looking for their first winning season sintee 1977. They made Wawasee their first NLC victim after joining the conference last year and edging the Warriors 14-12. Kickoff at Wawasee Field is slated for7:3op.m. Special races at New Paris Saturday NEW PARIS — The New Paris Hall of Fame race and the Season Championships will take place Saturday, Sept. 3, at the New Paris Speedway. In addition to the season champion racing program of outlaw super late models, late models, and street stocks, four drivers will be honored at intermission for their driving talent throughout the years at New Paris. The first four inductees into the hall of fame will be Mike Brown, LaGrange, 111., Ernie Nash, Dowagiac, Mich., Leßoy_Skiles, Walkerton, and Willie Stutzman, Elkhart. Also on Saturday, it will be Autograph Night at the raceway and fans will be allowed on the track to meet their favorite drivers and see their cars. Gates open at 2, time trials are at 6 and racing begins at 8 for Saturday’s program.

many of the holes for the Warrior backs. While both teams moved the ball in the third quarter, neither could translate a series of plays into a score. “The pass blocking was only ‘fair’ and that led to Chris (Conkling) having trouble picking up the second and third receiver. Chris has a good arm and we have some good receivers but he just didn’t have time to pick them up,” Dickerson said of the junior’s four completions in 14 attempts. On the other hand, Feldman often had “too much time” in the coach’s opinion. “Feldman was given six to seven seconds to find the open man — we have to have better defensive end and backfield play.” The Lion quarterback accounted for 247 of his team’s 301 total yards by completing 16 of 31 passes. However, his biggest pass of the night went the wrong way, with the Warriors capitalizing on the mistake by taking the lead for good and taking the roar out of a large Lion crowd. “We don’t have a lot of experience and we could’ve folded and got down when they (Bremen) had the lead, but the kids came back and scored,” an elated Coach Dicker-

Parmore Ladies Golf

Following are the results from the final day of league play for the Parmore Ladies Golf League in New Paris. The ladies finished at the links last Friday, Aug. 26. A Flight (gross) - Betty Shannon, first; Bernice Miller, second, and Sherry Shank, third. A Flight (net) — Mabel Wortinger, first; Helen Hoyt, second, and Sandy Coy, third. B Flight (gross) — Donnabelle Ogle, first; Phyllis Windsor, second, and Doris Shank third. B Flight (net) — Ruth Beer, first; Joan Stump, second, and Bertha Lehman, third. C Flight (gross) — Kathy Pear-

Bowling

Sunday Night Mixed Bowman Dist. 4 0 Team #2 3 1 Kale Island Bait 3 1 Lucky Fours 3 1 Cruisers 2 2 Team #l2 2 2 Skidmore 2 2 ARS 2 2 Creative Touch II 2 2 Team #ll 2 2 Team #4 : < 2 2 M&M 2 2 Creative Touch I 1 3 Greenfield Fighters 1 3 Card Sharks \ 13 Luan Custom Sewing \ 0 4 High team game: Kale Island Bait —722 High team series: Team #2 —1855 500 series: F. Means 565, L. Swope 561, K. Leigh 531, C. Coburn 533, B. Canfield 525, P. Flanigan 502 450 series: K. Pauwels 457, K. Byrket 463, D. Sherwood 480, S. Flanigan 457, N. Briggs 450 200 games: B. Kohr 213, L. Swope 226, F. Means 214, K. Leigh 221, E. Schmucker 203 160 games: P. Blosser 162, K. Byrket 176, N. Swope 168, S. Bucher 184, D. Sherwood 165, 165, L. Dunfee 165, S. Schmucker 175, S. Flanigan 167, N. Briggs 188 Splits: C. Coburn 3-10, 4-5-7, K. Dean 3-10, M. Greenfield 3-10, K. Pauwels 2-7, B. Pauwels 3-10 Land-O-Lakes American Bldgs. £ 4 0 Burger Dairy * ' 3 1 Cocineros 3 1 Sea Nymph 3 1 Tern Industries 3 1 KofC 3 1 Coxy's Gun Shop 3 1 Kurleys Keglers 2 2 Wawasee Bowl 2 2 State Bank 2 2 Maxwelton 2 2 M.M.I. 2 2 Bud's Bar 2 2 Werker Bros. Const. 1 3 Werker Bros. Const. 1 3 Biddles 1 3 Luckey's Tavern 1 3 Pro Shop 1 3 Read's Racing 1 3 Doc's Hardware ■ 1 3 Ligonier Elks 0 4 High team game: State Bank —IO4B High team series: Burger Dairy— 2994 600 series: G. Nicolai 665, R. Hostetler 615, D. Weaver 638, R. Stahley 609. M. Zellinger 619, M. Durham 601 500 series: M. Yoder 569, M. Clevenger 557, L. Slabaugh 574, T. West 506, R. Mathew 553, R. Hostetter 519, L. LeCount 507, T. Ervin 514, M. Wappes 510, J. Halsey 515, M. Steele 508, L. Nicolai 550, W. Alderfer 578, C. Walton 526, C. Walton 529, D. Hoogenboom 518, G. Klenke 509, K. Knisley 514, J. Wortinger 554, D. Rigdon 545, D. Smith 515, L. Simon 528, T. Ryman 510, T. Cravens 579, J. Gerard 550, G. Stone 506, R. Ogburn 500, A. Coy 525, W. Schwalm 539, J. Miller 510, C. Coburn 504, S. Richmond 549, L. McGriff 508, F. Heath 568, H. Galloway 505, R. Thwalts 515, S. Parker 501, K. Butt 502, D. Tarman 572 200 games: D. Tarman 232, F. Heath 230, C. Coburn 221, S. Richmond 214, L. Simon 214, T. Ryman 214, T. Cravens 222, 200, K. Knisley 207, D. Rigdon 205, W. Alderfer 203, 202, C. Walton 218, R. Hostetler 234, 203, G. Nicolai 218, 202, 245, L. LeCount 203, D.

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son said, hoping that their enthusiasm will carry over into Friday’s contest against Northridge, another Northern Lakes Conference foe. Scoring Summary First quarter: Bremen — Casey Miller three-yard pass from Jon Feldman (Matt Coffel kick). Second quarter: WHS — Garrett Ponciroli 15-yard run (Randy Cesco kick). Bremen — Tim Kyser 10-yard pass from Rick Moren (kick failed). WHS —Ponciroli three-yard run (kick failed). Fourth quarter: WHS — Mike Foy two yard run (Cesco kick). WHS BHS Net yards gained 299 301 By rushing 250 40 By passing 49 201 First downs 18 10 By rushing 16 3 By passing 2 7 By penalty 0 0 Passes attempted 14 31 Passes completed 4 16 Punts 4 3 Punt average 23.5 32 Yards penalized 20 50 Fumbles —lost 1-1 3-3 Return yards By punts 0 5 By kickoff 31 36 By interception 15 10

son, first; Opal Leonard, second, and Velma Miller, third. C Flight (net) — Fern Neff, first; Ellie Ogle, second, and Bette Dawson, third. D Flight (gross) — Julia Berger, first; Sue Martin, second, and Mary Rood, third. D Flight (net) — Judy Kausal, first; Evelyn Mitchell, second, and Fern Fervida, third. Ruth Rohrer sustained low putts for the day. An awards banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. September 29 at Solomon Creek United Methodist Church, Syracuse. For reservations, call Marilyn Wallace at 534-5493.

Weaver 234, 225, R. Stahley 247, L. Slabaugh 203, R. Mathew 244, M. Yoder 202, 208, M. Zellinger 257, M. Durham 222 Friday Nite Mixed Smith Farms 4 0 National Products 4 0 Martins Feeds 3 1 Bud's Body “ 3 1 Syracuse Rubber 3 1 Premiere Plastics 3 t Fashion Farms 2 2 #1 2 2 Dangles 1 3 Milford Party Pack 1 3 Bitner Eggs 1 3 T.G.I.F. 1 3 Baby Boombers 0 4 High team game and series: Martin Feeds — 717-1984 500 series: S. Kalisik 515, L. Riggen 517, P. Smith 568, L. Sawyer 578, J. Gerard 509, R. Ogburn 524, W. Green 563, B. Hamilton 520, D. Hamilton 508, S. Swinehart 507 450 series: P. Blosser 450, K. Solina 493, C. Nolan 477, S. Sawyer 454, B. Howell 470, llene Kalisik 478 200 games: S. Kalisik 214, B. Howell 215, L. Simon 215, R. Ogburn 209, S. Swinehart 201, B. Hamilton 203 160 games: S. Coy 167, K. Solina 178,168, C. Nolan 161, 169, S. Sawyer 161, I. Kalisik 176, R. Carroll 170 Splits — Sandy Sawyer 9-10, 2-10; Si Smith 3- 3-8-10; Chuck Ogburn 4-10; Connie Stoliker 2-7-8; Don Stoliker 4-5-7; Tim Vanderlinden 5-6; Steve Kalisik 2-7-8; llene Kalisik 5-10; Bob Carroll 5-8-10; Betty Hamilton 4-5 Monday Night Early Birds B.D.S. 8 0 Go Go Girls 8 0 Lucky Strikes 8 0 L.S.D. 8 0 Flexsteel No 3 6 2 Fuzz Busted 6 2 Sunshiners 5 3 Bowling Bags 5 3 Strikettes 5 3 Walker Reworks 5 3 Swingin Grandmas 4 4 Gutter Grabbers 4 4 Cocinero's 3 5 Flexsteel No. 1 3 5 Walker Pipers 17 Rosettes 17 Louie's Pin Getters 0 8 Flexsteel No. 2 0 8 D.R.V.'s 0 8 High team game: Sunshiners — 493 High team series: Connie Stoliker — 213 500 series: Connie Stoliker 538, Betty Swihartsol 450 series: Janice Slabaugh 463, Margaret Curry 471, Joyce Strlcklen 492, Monica Lambright 456, Diane Weaver 462, Luan Dunfee 469 200 games: Joyce Strlcklen 210, Connie Stoliker 213 160 games: Ann Reynolds 164, Jean Berkeypile 164, Janice Slabaugh 180, Donna Sherwood 161, Coleena Ort 161, Melodie Rogers 162, Margaret Curry 169, Jodi Wallace 161, Pam Blosser 192, Connie Stoliker 174, Luanne Spurling 169, Christy Shrlner 184, Monica Lambright 164, Betty Swihart 172, 183, Diane Weaver 189, Luan Dunfee 166,169, Dlann Dunlap 166 Splits: Karen Simmons 5-10, Sandy Bucher 4- Coleena Ort 2-7, Connie Stoliker 3-9-10, Dlann Dunlap 5-6

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REFS AIDED — Wawasee seniors Fred Crouch (30) and Brian Marshall (70) help the referee ’ signal the final touchdown of Friday night’s game, a two-yard dive by senior running back Mike Foy that preserved a 20-13 win. Foy gained 138 total yards in leading the Warriors to their first Northern Lakes Conference win. (Photo by Mark Huffman)

Wawasee raises record to 2-0

I By SCOTT DAVIDSON Staff Writer

SYRACUSE — The Wawasee boys tennis team raised its record to 2-0 yesterday with a hard fought 4-1 home victory over Whitko. “This was a very tough match and a good one to win,” commented Coach Roger Brady after watching his squad capture the three singles matches and one of the doubles. He added that Whitko had improved greatly from last season and provided a much tougher match than had been anticipated. The Warriors, who opened the season with a 3-2 win over West Noble last Thursday, were led yesterday by sophomore Jason Hollar who raised his record on the season to 2-0 with a tough 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 decision over shawn Lenfesty. At the number two singles position, senior Mike Leedy captured his second win of the ybung season with a 6-1,6-4 victory over Tom Wright. Junior Kermit Kropf also provided the Warriors with his second win of the season at the number three singles - position yesterday by defeating Curtis Boggs 6-0,6-0. Sophomores Jerry Smith and Chris Shidler captured the first win of the season in doubles action for the Warriors yesterday, with a three set win by scores of 6-7, 6-1, 6-3 over the combination of Bill Walter and Matt Anderson. At the number two doubles position, the team of sophomore Mason Robbins and Jtilian Ostertag, playing together for the first time this season, were defeated by Bob Sousley and Scott Wilson 2-6, 6-1,1-6. Commenting on the individual performances during the match, Brady said that Kropf played a very good match and that Leedy finished his match in strong fashion. He added that Hollar stayed in his match well after losing the first set so quickly and that it was good for the number one doubles team of Smith and Shidler to capture the first doubles win of the season for the team. The Warriors continue play today with a home match against non-conference foe Central Noble beginning at 4:30 at the Warrior courts. - According to Coach Brady, this is a match that the Warriors should win but he added that he’s not exactly sure how good of a team Central Noble has this year. Wawasee hits the road tomorrow with a match at conference opponent Concord’s courts, who Brady stated will be very difficult to beat, even though their pro-

gram is not quite as good as it was last season due to graduation losses. Saturday, Sept. 3, the Warriors host the Wawasee Invitational beginning at 9:00 a.m. Fairfield, Jimtown and Columbia City will provide the opposition for the Warriors, who will be looking to win two out of the three matches, according to Brady. Conference foe Goshen will travel to Syracuse next Tuesday to face the Warriors in a match that begins at 4:30 p.m. Brady commented that both the Warriors and the Redskins have defeated West Noble by the score of 3-2 and that the Warriors will need to win one of the doubles matches in order to have a good chance to defeat the Redskins.

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After a 2-0 start to the 88 campaign, Brady stated that he feels good about the season thus far, but he added that the schedule gets much tougher in the future. “We just have to keep working hard in practice if we want to have an above .500 season, which would be as good as any tennis team has ever done at Wawasee.” Big Boulder Belles The mystery hole winner was a mystery until 9-hole play was over for Big Boulder Belles Wednesday, Aug. 24. President Bonnie Newman drew no. 1 as the mystery hole, with the following winners., at the Big Boulder Golf Course: Bonnie Newman, Marilyn Bray and Joan Stoelting.