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26-The Canadien Champion, Friday, March 1, 2002 v Spartan wrestlers vying for OFSAA three-peat The Champion Can E.C. Drury wrestlers continue their dynasty? Larry Jaroslawski's Spartans headed to Thunder Bay Wednesday moming looking to pull off a coveted three-peaî at tins weekend's OFSAA championîhipa - sometinng only two other high sehools have managed in the modem era. Though 10 standouts from the two previous provincial championsinp squads have been bat to graduation, the local contingent has enjoyed perhaps its most consistent season ever and bas to be considered one of the favourites for tins year's titie. Dnsry's 2001/02 resume - leading up to tins weekend's showcase - features 240 wins, 52 medals, 35 championsinp victories and seven toumament tille triumphs. But as always, the provincial championsinp remains the priniary goal. compctmg in Thunder Bay along with their stats and chances for auccess. Adam Baxter (61 kg. Record - 31-3, 6 medals, 4 golds) After placing fifth at OFSAA last year, Baxter has the experience and may be Drury's top threat to medal. Adain was tinrd at the recent Ontario Juniors and has been a model of consistency ail season. Matt Baxter (64 kg. Record - 24-6, 5 medals, 3 golda) Like brother Adain, Mati was a top-six finisher last year and is also a legitiniate medal contender. He's expected to be one of the top seeds in what's traditionally considered one of OFSAA's tougbest weight classes. Gary Ferrier (57.5 kg. Record - 26-6, 7 medals, 4 golda) Gary is one of the school's top rookies in recent memory and has made a remarkable transition to the ingh sehool ranks. An Ontarlo cadet champ, he's adark horse to fin- ish top six. Chris Guard (72 kg. Record - 24-5, 5 the fîrst-ttme GHAC champ hopes tri make hîs fîrst trip to OFSAA a memorable one. The grad- uating captain is a legitirnate top-six threat, although in an extremely tough division. Mait Knock (57.5 kg. Record - 24-3, 6 medals, S golds) A silver medal winner at the juvemies and OFSAA returnec, Mati must be considered a medal contender. His record and experience make hum among Drury's most promising grapplers tins weekend. Jason Landry (Unlimited Weight Class. Just two toumament appearances, with one gold and one silver) Rejoining the fold for semester two, Jason was a 2000 OFSAA championsinp squad member. While he may be a little rusty, he's part of a weight class where anything can - and often docs - happen. Rob Petherick (61 kg. Record - 26-16, 4 medals) Heading to OFSAA for the fourth straight year, Rob moved up a weight class to solidify Drtuy's GHAC roster and still managed surprise thîs weekend. Jesse Ronan (54 kg. Record - 31-7, 7 medals, 4 golda) Enjoying a banner ycar, settlng several carecr marks along the way, Jesse has thrived against upper-echelon competition in recent weeks and is considered stop-six threat. Tyler Saliba (77 kg. Record - 23-12, S medals, 3 golds) Win1e Bishop Ryan~s Sheldon Francis is by far Uic gold-medal favourite, the field is wide open for silver and bronze - and Tyler, enjoying a banner year, can~t be counted out as a contender. Adam Smith (67.5 kg. Record - 27-9, 5 medals, 2 golds) Another surprise OFSAA qual- ifier, Adam wiil be making ina fsrst OFSAA appearance. He~s not considered a medal favourite, but has held ins own in open competi- tion and bas top-six potential. FeIlow Spartans Prashant Naikwadi and Ben Sutherland also qual~fiedfor OFSAA but wi!l not be competing this weekend. A Milton Minor Hockey Association Coaching applications for the 2002-2003 season. Ail age groups 'AN, 'AE', 'Select' and House League. Applications available at Memorial and Tonelli Arenas or by calling 878-4769. Deadline March 15, 2002. Applications to be received at the M.M.H.A. office Memorial Arena February 27, 2002 Milton Minor Hockey Association would like to express their sincerest appreciation to the below mentioned for their contributions in helping to make the annual Sweetheart Dance a great success. Vida Spa, Total 5km and Body, Nature's Fire, Marriott Courtyard Toronto, Delta Meadowvale, Gold Connection, Taylor Nursery, Janes Foods, Scooters Snack Shack, Edgeworks, Pioneer Petroleum, Zak's Pharmacy, De Walt Equipment, Apache Freight Lines, Dandy Imports, Bruce HilI, Team Tube, Sandy Vipond, Diane Keith, J. Frittenberg, La Toscana, Ivy Arms, Sun Haven, Elsley Optical, Jonathan Lenard Opticians, Macillians Foods, Holly McGaffin, Cutting Edge, Curves, Milton Merchants, Action Utility, Canadian Tire, Hershey Canada, Gary and Joanne Bauer and Scotch Block Country Winery. 'A' midgets annihilate Guelph The A midgets switched gears froin draina to domi- nance m their contmuing bid for Tri County gold. Two nîghts after squeaking by Elora 4-3, Milton enjoyed an embarrassment of riches against Guelph Tuesday - hombing their traditionaily competitive rivais 9-0. A 46-16 shots on net differential was perhaps the best indication - beside, of course, the score - of how lopsided the mid-week clash truly was. While fending off boredoin as much as the opposi- tion as turnes, goaltender Nathaniel Murray did have to come up big on a few occasions to preserve ina shutout. Josh Casweil lit the Iamp four tiines while also standing out with a pair of goals and three assists was Tirn Anderson. His second marker was of the short- handed variety - one of two scored in such fashion Tuesday. Andrew McMaster also tailied twice and added a single helper. Wes MeDougail capped the bit parade and assssted on two carnier goals. GIRLS SOFTBALL REGISTRATION Milton Girls Softball Associati< 2002 - our 23rd season!!! Softball for gnrls born 1982-1992 Location: Milton Saturday, Mar 2 1O:OOAM-5:OOP Stay active! Have fun! Meet newfrie New Players Welcome! Low registrationfees! $90 for lst player in famîly, $65 for 2nd, $50 for 3rd Afler MARCH 2 add $15 per player FREE Clinics! Pîtcher/Catcher and SkiIls Clinics for players born 1988-1992. Sign up at Registration. Rep Hockey Peewees' progress continues The AA minor peewees' pushover status is ail but a distant memoxy these days. Milton followed up a winless regular season with a miraculous tirst-round OMI-IA victory over neigh- bouring Georgetown. Now, the Lafarge Winterhawks are tasting triumph once again - only now they're domg so in Tri County playoff action. Their Iatest serving came at Memorial Arena Sunday afiemoon when they disposed of the Orangeville Flyers 5-2. Jeif Thomson led offensively with two goals and two assista while Craig Howse and Mike Hannah each had a goal and an assist. Daryl Brinke also lit the lamp while chipping iii two helpers waa Michael Brown. Be sure to read about your favourlte local SPOTt$ eVIy Tuesday and Frid~y in Mail The Champion. Sincerely, The Dance Committee M nds! r more For more information contact Don Williams (905) 878-0081 or EitoNijholt (905) 878-2130 IS YOUR GAMBLING OR SOMEONE ELSE'S ACONCERN? PROILEN GAMBLENO SERVICES ADDIC11ONTREATME¶SER'IICES ADAPT Servkea Are: * by professional counsellors * fully confidential s Irce of charge * available lu families & individuals For information & appointments eau (905) 6934250