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40 Sports Oakville Beaver www.aplushomes.ca Adam Campbell Broker of Record 905-844-4444 B R O K E R A G E I N D E P E N D E N T LY O W N E D A N D O P E R AT E D SPORTS EDITOR: JON KUIPERIJ Phone 905-845-3824 (ext. 255) Fax 905-337-5567 email sports@oakvillebeaver.com · WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 Devils put scare into Halton champ OT senior girls' basketball team enjoys promising start to season By Jon Kuiperij BEAVER SPORTS EDITOR MICHAEL IVANIN / OAKVILLE BEAVER GET A GRIP: Oakville Trafalgar's Allison McManus (right) attempts to pry the ball from the grasp of Notre Dame's Courtney Boyes during Monday's Halton high school senior girls' basketball contest in Burlington. OT stuck with the defending Halton champion Irish for a half, but Notre Dame pulled away in the third quarter and prevailed 40-24. BURLINGTON -- If you didn't believe the erroneous scoreboard in the Notre Dame gym, the Oakville Trafalgar Red Devils actually led the defending Halton senior girls' high school basketball champion Fighting Irish 12-10 at halftime Monday. Even if you did believe the scoreboard, OT was tied with the Burlington powerhouse after 16 minutes of action, and the Devils appeared poised for the upset. Those dreams were quickly dissipated by the Irish, which outscored OT 24-2 in the third quarter and went on to record a 40-24 victory. But the first-half showing was more reason for optimism for the Red Devils, who are now 2-1 on the season and will face another tough test today (Wednesday) when they host the Holy Trinity Titans. "(Notre Dame has) been the Halton champions for God knows how long," said OT's Allison McManus, who led the Devils with nine points. "This was a good game, a good experience. I think it's positive." Notre Dame was mistakenly credited with two points for a missed layup late in the first half. The error in scoring didn't end up mattering, however, as the Irish cranked up its intensity and used a full-court press in the third quarter to force turnover after turnover, leading to easy baskets. "My guards became extremely frustrated," said OT head coach Joyce Vaive. "The rest of (the players) feed off that and then they start to force (shots) and panic. It was panic and lack of experience." See Nelson page 41 1pm, 3pm, 5pm & 7pm Kick Off Enjoy the Fall Weather & Exciting Soccer Action this coming Weekend!! FALL OUTDOOR SEASON RIVER OAKS ALL-WEATHER TURF FIELD OCTOBER 6 ­ NOVEMBER 16 U6 (2003) ­ U16 (1993) SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS OCTOBER 6 ­ NOVEMBER 30 (EXTENDED SEASON) ADULT ­ LADIES/MEN 35+ (1974+) BMO SOCCER SPIRIT AWARDS CONTEST DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED to Friday September 26, 2008!!! Don't miss your chance to enter for a chance to win a RESP contribution up to $1,000!! Contest open to OSC members 6 to 16 years of age. Let OSC & BMO kick-start your soccer superstar's future!!! www.oakvillesoccer.ca WINTER INDOOR 2009 PINE GLEN INDOOR FACILITY JANUARY 12 ­ APRIL 19 U5 (2002) ­ U18 (1991) ADULT-LADIES/MEN OPEN (1990-) ADULT ­ LADIES/MEN 35+ (1974-) ONLINE & IN PERSON REGISTRATION DAYS OF PLAY & COMPLETE DETAILS AVAILABLE ONLINE www.oakvillesoccer.ca 504 Iroquois Shore Rd., Unit #11, Oakville, ON L6H 3K4 Tel: 905-849-4436 Fax: 905-849-3677 The Oakville Beaver A Proud Sponsor of Oakville Soccer Club Sponsor: