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~Spartans fend off humiliation in Iosing effort to Burlington rivais Nowhcrc in high sehool sports standings is Uicrc a column designated for morai vic- tories. Howevcr, E.C. Drury 111gb School't sen- ior boys basketbail team might: want tu suart petitioning for one aftcr an imprestive sccond-half performance at Burlington's Lord Elgin Thursday. Thc 54-39 final was hardly fiatcring, but was a whole lot casier 10 swallow than Uic potentially ego-bruiting blowout that appeared to be in Uic making for Uic sec- ond-round quslifying tilt for Uic Ontario AA championthipa. Down 30 points around Uic midway mark of thc aftemoon contest, thc Spartans fortified Uieir efforts 10 fend off humilia- tion. Graduating point guard Ron Maatey made Uic biggest contribution toward that end, Ieaving it ail on Uic court in a stellar defensive outing. "Ron was just ail over the court," said coach Kevin Houldcroft. "The firat half juat killed us. We came out fiat and Uiey (Lord Elgin) were fiying." David Thiel and Dwayne Williams alto showed strongly in Uic lots, which fol- lowed last Tuesday's 61-46 first-round decision over Milton District. Thiel's 21-point explosion - a career- high for thc retumning centre - fueled the victory, as did topnotch play-making by Massey and Wslliams. Drury beat their cross-town rivais during regular-season play as welI to end a lengthy series of defeata to thc Mustangs. Meanwhile, MD finished fourth in league play and reached Iast Monday's quarterfinals - where Oakville's Loyola Hawks were waiting to eliminate themn by a score of 66-61. The Mustangs went 5-3 through the reg- ular season while Drssry - who suffered through a number of injuries - were 3-5. Mulé captures another hockey titie Victoria Mulé's hardware haul contin- ues. The Milton hockey player has captured many championship trophies in recent ycars, and addcd one more 10 the mantde recently with hier AA Etobicoke Doîphins. The banlaro girls cntercd Uic midget- level rankt as Uic Stoney Crcck SwceUieart Showcasc and offcrcd much more Uian just a respectable performance - thocking the eider opposition on the way to gold. Etobicoke clinchcd Uic tille by blanking Uic toumnament hoats 2-0. Victoria set up Uic winning goal by delivcring a pictur- caque outiet fccd 10 teammate Brittany Mylko. flhc Milton youUi finishcd Uhc wcckend with Uircc assista and gave a solid defen- 'AA' atoms'1 victory party spoiled by pesky Raiders Y*«, d wusclose. MRstoe's AA mao == -sap Th*udsy"s Tri Cowity playoff tlt at kM Upuy ="W - after coult- hin& 0#* s4dgW ad ansdmamgiog to com *fly ithià 3-3 gWcwa1eainga êdvsngCaGe«ZWn Raides. 'lie Wallase Posttaw Bîstek WIs*uxhavIu bad Usaf baibisi burt in Waizd on rifensiv iWS iaftftÔdýU -v o$ I o e W$ cukat-n miflu nftsce between the pipes and a crodlble start were caSpgh te belSa "%&s onl Brad*s #stxahani tallied twce fof thse l"ca m sl w wle a" -crn was Mat BBliO# Semt Stuve g1ippm Ma a.of asisal Pive days adin BsIisponMio offem a suWM oSmp1ete effot to dis- pjou of the Banalion 5-3. WM bico1suù" last-mmsste csnfy- metter lced ies *in wbile beating the lga.wwtcrwoeAbraham, Elioiý Soccer camp at high school Milton District High School wiil hoat a Mareh Break soccer camp for prelcen boys and girls. Open to six 10 12-year-olds, Uic programn rnsn Marob il 10 15 froro 8:30 a.m. 10 3:30 p.m. daily. The camp colts $149 per child and includes a shirt, shorts, Spalding soc- cer bail and a 15 per cent discount coupon good as any SportChck store. Participants are alto dligible 10 win a pro replica soccer jersey and one of Uiree sets of tickets to a Toronto Raptors or Toronto Rock gamte. To register, cail (905) 315- 9532 or (905) 336-1855. The Canadlan champion, Tu.aday, Februar 26, 2002-1 Dog mEmeli Professional & Certif ied Groomer for ail Breeds of Dogs For an appointment cail Maureen 905-876-014 sive effort along the way - which con- tributed to a 1 - 1 first-round lie with Sarnia and 6- smnal romp of H-amilton. Victonia's Doiphîns currently sit tîed for third in the North Metro Girls Hockey Lcague's Tier i division with a record of 15-2-2. Etobîcoke wil1 look to dlaimn their third tournament titie of the season this connng weekend in Aurora. SedYtREiê Emvi Saturday, Màich 2nd Starting at 10:30 arn Spring is Biooming in the Greenhouse Great selection of Seed Starting Material and Seeds. Available in the Spring: Seed Potatoes, Onion Sets, Strawberries, Rhubarb, Corn, Peas, Beans etc. 28 Bronte et. North, Milton MondayFrdayffm *SeLU85p. eSun. Cloe (90) 878239 F LU&T L CLuN< ÇlK z 3cA mntt MM 4cI i( __ Milton Minor Hockey Association Coacbing applications for the 2002-2003 season. Ail age groups 'AM, 'AE', 'Select' and House League. Applications available at Memorial and Tonell Arenas or by calling 878-4769. Deadline March 15, 2002. Applications to be received at the M.M.H.A. office Memorial Arena