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8-ThO Canad"a Chiampion, Friday, February 9, 2001 ! ISIOP REDINI lieu SCEOL&9 Mark ftya laframbois. Pyn Royal Report By Mark Laframbolse and Ryan Pyne Upon their return from last week's exam break, Bishop Reding's sport's teams were back in the thick of things for the start of the second semester. On Monday evening, B.R.'s Basketball and Volleyball teams faced tough Oakville Trafalgar teams. The Senior Boys' Basketball team played with mental toughness and composure against a strong defensive squad from Oakville Trafalgar. Terrific play by everyone allowed the guys to hold back their opponents and win an impor- tant game 69-57. Congratulations to Ivan Bosnjak who had a "double/double" with 10 rebounds and 14 points. The team finishes their regular season on Monday against St. Thomas Aquinas. The boys will battie for the right to play in the provincial "play down" championship. The Junior Boys' Basketball team played a hard fought game but were not as formuate in their match against the division leading team. Special mention goes to Conan O'Brien for hitting 15 points in the 55-44 loss. The Senior Girls' VoIleybaIl team had a marvelous per- formance defeating Oakville Trafalgar in two matches. The great set plays, blockage and ace serves, along with the excellent efforts by Laura Kelly, Karyn Marchment, Dyanne Litmeo and Leanne Doolan helped B.R. secure the win. The Junior Girls' Volleyball team was also successful. After winning the fîrst set, they feil short in the second.' During the third set, the girls had hard-hitting and great movement, allowing them to take the match and the game. Way to go girls. With al of Bishop Reding's sports teams en route to the playoffs, students are encouraged to go out and cheer their teams to victory. DALTELEMEz DRURY AT E.C. DRUET ion OCHOOL011 Joanne Gunding Linds.y Harrold Although il is bard la beieve, the school year is batfway done and semester two has officially begun. Students wrapped up their exams last Tuesday and stanted on Monday wih a different sehedute. This means that everyone bas new courses and new teachers. What a great lime tsi set and achieve new goals! Drury's aibletes wasted no lime Ibis week getting back itb the school routine. The boys basketbalt trams continued their regular season play with iheir game on Monday against Milton District. The senior boys played wett but were unable ta beat the Mustangs. TMis loss brougbt the teamn ta a 3-3 record. On Wednesday afternoon, tbe Spantans bad a chance ta improve their record in tbeir borne gym against Loyola. Although bath the midget and junior teams aest Ibeir games, the seasan is ual yet over. To betp gel the senior îeam in betier sbape, the boys are aîtending a tournament ai Lard Elgin Sehool in Burlinglan an Friday and Saturday. Good Luck Spartans! 'Me senior girls volteybali team also gaI back inIa regular sea- son action early Ibis week witb ibeir game on Wednesday againsi Loyola. 'Me Spartans won bath of their matches, attow- ing (hem ta, maintain Ibeir 2nd ptace position and gaarantee their participation in the playaffs. The îeam stilI bas twa games baw- ever, before playaffs begin. lu order ta ensure Ibat tbe girls are in top fana, E.C. Drury is basting a senior girls vatîrybaît tour- nament on Friday. Many students wili came oui ta cheer on the bout team. Unfantunately, tbe junior valleybail team bas ual bad as successful a season as the seniors. Tbe girls have yet ta expe- rience vicîary, yeî îhey bave improved a lot and hopie ta win their last gante, wbich takes place next week. JusI tike the baskeîball aud volleyhall players, the swimmers are wrapping up their season as well. The îeam travelled ta Brock University in St. Catherines on Tbursday ta campete in the Halton Champîonshîps. 'Mis very important meet ual only Jeter- mines the Halton standings, but il is the last chance for OFSAA qualification. The senior boys medley sud freestyte retay teams have atready qualified, as bave Peter Jakic and Nathan Walker as indîvîdual swîmmers. On Tbursday ather Drury swimmers hope ta be added ta that tsit. Bring back lots of medals, Spartans. Clearty, Drury's aitetes are quick ta gel back int their sporning seasans. Hopefully. ail Drury students will be just as quick gel. ting back itb the school and homewark routine. Have a safe weekend! GRAE A"NEWS DISTRICT Michelle NreyEmIy Willoughby Welcome everyone to another exciting week of updates on aIl thc great sports and activities going on here at Milton District. The hockey team is busily getting ready for an upcorning tournarnent this weekend. On Thursday, February 8, the tearn will be travelling to York University for the tournament and will he playing Thursday and Friday. They will then have a game on Saturday if they make the charnpionships. The tearn has improved a great deal since their first game and we wish them the best of luck in their upcoming games. Also this weck here at Milton District is the Cheerleading finals. They will be held at our sehool on Friday, Fehruary 9. Our cheerleaders will be battling against some tough competition to try and corne out on top of the others. Everyone should corne on out and cheer on the team. Hope to see you there. Last Monday night at 7:30 there was also a com- munity counicil meeting at Milton District. New members are always welcome so if you are inter- ested we will keep you posted of when the next meeting is and you can corne on out. It is also good to remember now that we are in semester two it is important to return outstanding library books and text books, as well as psy any library fines that you might have. Once those have heen taken care of you can start 10 think about the courses that you wish to take next year. Il is that lime otf the year again option sheets will he distrihutcd this week. tt is extremely important to stant thinking about what classes you want to take. Good luck in deciding. Report cards were also distributed to students today so parents keep an eye open for them. Well we hope that everyone has a great weekend, see you next week. Fighting (Qriflbl Marial Art ý Ul est. 1979 Learn these skills: KICKBOXING j GRAPPLING 9O5~I1~Y4IPUNCHING & KICKING 465 Main St. E. (Above Rogers Video) TIMING, BALANCE & SPEED Be the Best You Can by Training with the Best There Is! 8-time World Champion - Scott Hogarth