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Stoufl'ville’s less Battle (right) signals partner Sam Reid during a high school beach volleyball tournament at Ashbridges Bay in Toronto Saturday. At the recent Ontario Volleyball Asso- ciation high school beach tournament at Ashbridges Bay, Reid, 15, and Battle, 14, advanced to the final before they were downed in straight sets by the second-ranked team in Ontario and Nationals East. Being good friends and sharing an interest in volleyball, Sam Reid and less Bartle elected to join forces and play as a two-person, tandem on the beach circuit. 'Ihemovetumedouttobeagood one for the Stoufivifle youths. The Grade 9 Stouflville District Sec- ondary School students finished first Pair hits the beach for second in their three-team pool and won their quarter-final in two straight games to reach the semifinal. Facing a Oobourg team called the Breakers, Reid and Bartle lost the first game before rallying to win the next two to reach the final. While Reid and Battle had a good showing at the tournament, their beach season isn't over. Having played in the OVA under- 14 beach tournaments for the last two summers, the pair will compete in the OVA under- 16 circuit this year. During the indoor season, the pair play for the Durham Attack Red. Relay For Life 2008 June 13-14, 2008 BY MIKE HAYAKAWA Staff Writer Losing York Region Ath- letic Association rugby match- es is something to which the Stoufl'ville District Secondary School Spartans senior boys are More important though, the two wins would enable the Spar- tans to advance to the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations playdowns and defend their AA title. At today’s York semifinals and final at Fletcher’s Field in Markham, the Spartans hope to keep their winning streak intact and win their second consecu- tive York title and fourth in five Over the last five seasons, it hasn't happened. ander Mackenzie High School, by winning their regular sea- son finale Monday over host Dr. J.M. Denison Secondary School Huskies (Newmarket) 41-7. Matt Raguseo scored a try and three converts for the Spar- tans, who finished the regular season in first place in the Tier One North Division with a 5-0 Five-year unbeaten streak on line Dylan Stewart, James Bears. Joe Beare, Alex Mangotich, Kyle Miller and Jordan Lofthouse each added one try. “I talk to the kids about (the winning streak) all the time," Spartans head coach Jamie Hewitt said. “It’s not about the team, but the program. The celebrate Willowgrove, Stouffville To register as a team captain, participant, cancer survivor or volunteer visit www.cancer.calrelay Markham/Whitchurch-Stoufiville Unit 227 Main Street N. Markham, ON (905) 294-5925 ext. 223 Register early, space is limited. or contact Laura Parsons at Food In Beverage Sponsor Event Sponsor Survivor Sponsor core of this team, 11 of the 15 kids, have been with the senior team over the last two years. They know what’s at stake." The other semifinal features Markham District High School, first-place finishers in the South Division with a 5â€"0 mark, and Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School (Aurora). JUNIORS, BANTAMS FIRST, 1'00 While the Spartan senior team wrapped up first place, the junior boys matched that feat Monday with a 31-5 win over Denison. Oliver Boettcher had a try and three converts while Scott Miller, Kevin Devogle, Atique Wasim and David Amy added single tries. The Spartans will face St. Theresa de Lisieux Catholic High School (Richmond Hill) in their semifinal match today at 8 am. The Spartans finished the regular season tied with Huron Heights Secondary School with identical 4-1 won-loss records. But the Spartans were award- ed first place on a tiebneaker after losing their lone match by fewer points than the Warriors. The winner will meet the victor of the other semifinal between Huron Heights Secâ€" ondary School (Newmarket) and Alexander Mackenzie High School (Richmond Hill), first D Go to yraa.com for more information on high school sports con-lg ‘M a a nun ‘ Supporting Sponoor Luminary Sponsor :mbmmm‘ MW”; 2008 27 place finishers in the South Division with a 5-0 mark, in the final at 2 pm. Also finishing in first place in the junior tier two league were the Spartan bantams, who defeated Dr. ].M. Denison Sec- ondary School 22-0 Monday. James McLeod had a try and convert for the Spartans, who finished the regular season with a 2-0-1 mark in the North Divi- Slon. Jared Kuettel, Connor Mac- Donald and Kurt Batty each added a try for the Grade 9 entry. The bantams will face Sir Wllliam Mulock Secondary School (Newmarket) in their semifinal today. The winner would advance to the final at 2 pm. Girls tackle 3 wins After winning their first match by default over Union- ville High School May 21, the Spartans blanked Pierre Elliott 'Ii'udeau 15-0 Friday. The Spartan girls’ rugby teamisofitoagoodstartin their YRAA tier two schedule after posting three victories in as many matches. Kelsey Wetheral, Heather Fraser and Krista Rowland each had one try. The Spartans then faced St. Robert Catholic High School Monday and prevailed 10â€"5. Chelsea Connor and Micky Rochon each had a try for the Spartans. fight back UfeLabs mwmm Print Media Sponsor Founding Sponsor