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iS-The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, October 16, 2001 T,) XT~ 'N j' w i Lj~ ~ »Ji, -à %1 - No distraction, no probiemn. Without the ill-tiuned stumrble of an adjacent coin- petitor to contenti witb during day swo of tht holi- day weekend Yankee Nationala in New York, Milton BMX'er Aiex Branicier had littie trouble bessmng tht field ln bis novice age cisas., The 16-year-old rider dominated both lits moto and semifinal opposition befose delivening a wire- to-wire victory in tht main event. This put the braites on a lessgthy stretcb of mis- fortune for tht local comapetitor, who ont day earli- er had bis title isopea dashed before racing even began. ~\ONTAR5 j HIRFEE Just as the gate was about drop for the finals, the racer nexs to Alex last bis balance and fell into hlm - essentially taking bota of themn out of the chamt- pionship picture. Alex had virtually no chance of overcomaing this disappointing stars and wound up finishaing la sev- entb. Milton's veteran rider enjoyed mirror-i mage rendils on tie way to each day's main event - with two firsts and a second la the starte-race preliminary round plus top spot in botta semnifinals. Alex was the only local representative at the hol- iday showcase. 5ZEN Nominations are now being accepted for the 2001 Awards Program Let's recognize the best of our young people. If you know a young person, aged 6 to 18, who is involved in worthwhile community service; a special person who is contributing while living with a limitation; a youth wFto has performed an act of heroism; or a 'good kid' who shows a commitment to making life better for others, doing more than is normally expected of someone their age - help us recognize their contri- bution - nomimate them todlay! Nominations wiII be accepted until November 30, 2001. Contact this newspaper or the Ontario Community Newspapers Association at 905-639-8720, Ext. 222. Sponsor: _________ wirdsuoritn .tm big second haif in loss By STEVE LeBLANC The Champion Bishop Reding's senior football tearn looked to be headed toward another demoralizing aftemoon at Burlington's M.M. Robinson Friday. But Joe Jurus' inspirational influence and a second-half tumaround comhined to stave off humiliation. Thougb 35-13 losers, the margin of defeat could have hemn a lot wider. Down 28-0 at the half, the local gridiron squad still seemed to be reeling from a 5 1 - 0 week thete massacre at the hands of the provincial front-running Nelson Lords. However, Juras and company eventually refocused in time to detiver a respectable showing for the balance of the contest. "It was an outstanding second half," BR's head coach said. The Royals managed a couple of fumble recoveries down the stretch includlng ont by dehuting safety Mike Bankts - whose efforts set up a short touchdown run by Ryan Taylor, bis second of tht year. Tatylor's 70-yard punt retumn then opened tht door to a second major this ont scortd hy fellow rusher Chris Dumencu. Kicker David Wynine split his extra-point attempts. Reding douhled its number of first downs in tht second half - from thrte 10 six - white defensivety, they were exploited with much tess frequency hy tht traditionalty competitive, Rams. Linebseker Clis Castetter gave a stand- out performance, httpmng filt tise void tefs by an injured James Kaiser. Impressive on both sides of tht hall was Mats tsboy. With tht tough part of their sehedute now behind them, tht 1-3 Royats stilt have a shot at gaining home field advantage for tht division ont ptayoffs. They'tt host tht Aldershot Lions Thursday at 3:30 p.m. before fmnishing out tht season next Friday, October 26 at Burtingson's Nelson Stadiumn against tht Assumption Crusaders. 'Stangs get whitewashed ROYAL 13ANK SALUTE SMALL BUSINESS With AN OPEN HOUSE Wine & Cheese Reception at Halton Region 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville on Thursday, October 25, 2001 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Refreshmentsprovided by:- Black Oak Brewing Company Scotch Block Country Winery R.S.V.P. Business Development Centre by October 23rd (905) 825-6300 Toit Free: 1-866-4H-AITON (l-866-442-58( ()Ontario A joint event with: 7D «o6u neyer got any better. Their kieker definite- ly ptayed a big rote. We started short on a number of possessions." MD fumbted on its opening drive and quickly gave up a field goal to begin a tong and unprofltabte aftemnoon. From there they tumtd tht hall over on downs and hy tht end of tht ftrst quarter were down to-o. Quarterback Mark Grimwood did enjoy somte comptetions to move tht bail, but two passes bounced out of bis rectivers' hands and into those of boss defenders crippting bis rally attmpts. MD's strongest bld to break tht shutout came in tht third-quarter on a credibte drive ted by rashers Brandon Byers and Brad Finkbtintr. A 30-yard tint fumble, bowever, thwanted tht attack. Tht 'Stangs witl look to break a two- game tosing skid at Oakvitle's T.A. Blakttock Friday. Then they'tt close out regular season play as home against Georgtown. Both gamtes stars as 3:30 pi.m By STEVE LeBLANC The Champion Scoring bas quickty disappeared for tht senior Mustangs. And hopes of gaining field advansage for round ont of tht ptayoffs are fading fast as well. MD's tier-two football teain stitt has a shot at hosting tht opening post-season clash - but to do so, it simpty can't afford another afttmoon performance tike tht ont delivered ai Oakvillt's Q.E. Park Friday. Two fumbles and a pair of interceptions had devastating effeets for tht visitors, who were whitewashed 23-0. Tht shutout toss was att tht more dishtartening since it came on tht heets of a couple of sotid showings - comptete with somewhat prosperous offensive campaigns. "Certainly, we're disappointtd with tht performance," said head coach Keith Pearce, whose teamt now stands at 1-3. "We just didn't get out to a good stars. Things swung la their momentumn quickly and it Séekijng the Hest of the Dest