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Dawgs net OBA D-1 i bronze BR coach t On the strengtb of a 24-point perform- ance by their top gunner and a fierce defensive effort, the Madd Dawgs Under- 14 boys captured bronze at the recent Ontario Basketball Association Division il championsbips in Ottawa. Eager to distance itself from a 70-46 semnifinal loas to the eventual champion Gloucester Wolverines, Milton grabbed an early lead againat the Wbîtby Saints and maintained the pressure on the way to a 55-52 victory in the battie for third-place honours. The verdict wasn't quite as suspenseful as the score migbit indicate, as Wbitby bit a tbree pointer rigbt before the final buzzer. Led by season-long offensive corner- atone John Aikens - who hit three tbree- pointera in tise bronze-medal game - the Madd Dawgs led by as much as 10 points during the late stages of play, and neyer trailed after surrendering the game-open- ing basket. That was tlsanka in equal pares to an effective press and a formidable defence, anchored by standoues Sean Irving and Tate Ruse. Beyond Aikens, the team enjoyed a fair- Iy balanceil attack in botb Use bronze- medal clash and throughout Use tourna- ment, whicb began with a tough Inss at Use banda of Durham. The Madd Dawga rebounded wiUs wins over the Lindsay Wildcaes (54-36) and Oakville Venom (70-56). Their semifinal defeat waa decisive but not exactly a bonafide blowout, as Use starters took a seconil-haîf hiatus - once the verdict was no longer in doubt - t reat up for tbe bronze-medal gamre. optimistic 0fmOm PROMISING on page A16 shown by bis veterans. "My gut, feeling is we should be competitive hecause we bave played wbo've experienced succeas with our OFSAA run in 2009 and defeat in the Halton playoffa (semifinals) last year,' hie said. "Tbey know what it takes to be succesaful and are lead- ing by example." A big measuring stick for the Royals' potential should present itself this Friday, wben they bost one of the four-team playdown group- ingo for the Spectator Cup. Meanwhile, BR's senior girls - defending Halton champs - are still looking for their first victory of 2011. The search continued after Friday's 1-0 bearthreaker against White Oaks, who scored on a close- range redircî with under 10 min- utcs rcnaining. Rcplacing star graduate Devan O'Connor, Sydney Baldwin turned back two other late shots to, keep the verdict in question until the bitterî end, while bier teammates had a couple of big opportunities don Use stretch but just couldn't pull the , trigger. k 0 from YOUNG on page A16 Ending with an all-around ninth- place showing and grabbing the younger group's other individual medal was rnne-year-old Level 7 competitor Shannon Sadier, who claimed silver on the vault to go along with a sixth on floor. Rounding out the Springers' con- tingent at the youngcr-level provin- cials were Jessica Kecgan (7th on beam, 9th on floor in Level 6, 10- year old), Alanna Sinclair (7th on beam in Level 6, 10-year old) and Mcaghan O'Donneli (8th on vault in Lcvel 6, 10-year-old). Representing Milton in the oldest ranks in Niagara Faits, 14 and-up, On the April 29 tlyer, page 20, please note that the incorrect oaoings dlaim. Se adoiaed that tht right savings lis Save $5. hvcuadurvolued Coshmes. Level 8 gymnasn Hcsshcr Sadler capturcd sitvcr in the provincial event finals of beam, and was fourth on bars. In the regular part of the weekend she took sixth on vault and eighth on loor. Among the Level 7, l4-and-over competitors, jen Garvie was fifth on floor and eighoh on bars. Also part of the event finals, she was fifth on fluor and sixth on bars. s Mmr! _013z; --- Y _- (5k Run/Power Walk igh Sohool Challenge Junpior Jog (kids 6-12) éddIer Trot (kids 0-5) nIObaI rornot«oai appare 522~ Register Today! MercedesliOk.com MEi 1 I1,1,11111 ~ Basement + dWaterproofing IBt ripai, Iay basenmts lasida and oatsIda. *Window Weil - French Drains ePolyurethane injections Sump Pump Replacement *X SevrngHaItonA'el for over 30 r (905) 454-3_141J ALPINE DECK Family Business with 20 years experience. Photos & references available. Book now for Seasonal specials www.alpinedeck.com FREE ESTIMATES 905-828-1320 Entire teamn qualifies for provincials To Advertise in this setrvice darectory, please contact Clem at o Na5-t7-234 e asons4 " Weekly Cutting a FIower4.Beds * Clean Ups * Landscaping *De-thatching 0 TOP Dressing *Aerating *Sodding Seauue'Wdt.aSue- 9