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Wednesday, November i /, iyyy I Hfc U A K V IL L t BLAVbK UJ Radinovic signing positive for Blakelock Bruins open season Friday night ^ ^ ^ ^ A (Continued from page D 1) (K o n game. o m n AAt t tK o t r \ point, m n t tK o \/ t trailed r o i l ^ 75the that they (Continued from page D1) ing it to the Halton semifinal where they lost to eventual Halton champion Nelson. Losing their point guard three minutes into that game didn't help Blakelock's quest for an upset. This year, his former coach John Phillips, now at Nelson, believes Blakelock will remain competitive with Radinovic and Demetrius Woodard leading a cast of "solid citizens." While Radinovic is obviously blessed with physical attributes complimentary to the sport, he has far more going for him, said coach Phillips. "He was at practices working hard. He wasn't the kind of guy who was blowing off practices, he was always really keen to play and practice. "He loves basketball, there's no doubt about it. He plays all the time. When he's not in class or practicing with the team, he's in there (the gym) by himself or with his buddies shooting the ball and all that sort of stuff. "I think one of his big strengths is obviously his rebounding but also he's very coordinated. He runs very well, he's got really good hands and his shooting tech nique is really solid. He loves to shoot the ball and face the basket." And that, believes Phillips, will serve him well in the U.S. where his size will not be an advantage as it is in Halton, but the norm. "He's athletic and he's keen to learn, and he's going to get a chance to get so much individual coaching over the next four years. I can see him becoming an excellent player. "He's done very well in camps that he's gone to against other big kids and done excellent with all the clubs and local teams around here. "In the high school league sometimes your tallest kid is playing against a 6'3" or 6'4" so that can be kind of frustrating. It's unfortunate, but we can't always be play ing against teams that have guys who are 6'7", 6'8", and pounding him and making him work hard. "When he starts playing against guys who are 6 '9, 6'10, 6 '11, who are heavier than him, I think his learning curve is going to really get steep and that will be great for him. "Because, day in day out, he's going to have work his tail off against guys who are equally as big as him. "One of the issues, I think for them, will be whether they choose to red shirt him one year (non playing) or whether they feel he is ready. I think that will be an inter esting challenge for him ... to see how much better he can get over the next year before he goes there and physically how much stronger he can get." Radinovic is already working on that while he patient ly waits for the beginning of the high school basketball season, which is imminent. "I had a trainer earlier this year, and I know what to do in the gym," he said. "I find if I can do it consistently, I can put on a good amount of weight pretty quickly." Radinovic plays the four and five spot. As to what he's most comfortable with ... "I think I like facing the basket a little better. Even when I get in the post I always turn and face before I make a move. "I'm more comfortable facing the basket because I'll play smaller guys here ... Sometimes it's too easy to postup. "I'll be playing (pick-up) at Sheridan (College), and I'll be playing one-on-one with guards. I just work on one-on-one skills facing the basket." While he likes Jordan and Carter for their pizazz the stars at his position he looks up to include Kevin Garnet and Tim Duncan and "probably my favourite post player is Alonzo Mourning." Like Mourning, Radinovic said he has a decent midrange jumper. "I shoot well from 15 out to 20 feet, but not consis tently. Fifteen feet is my shot, and I like facing up and driving to the basket." At the line, he was 80% in rep ball. At Ohio State, he's quite aware he's going to one of the best programs in the U.S., and that while he'll still be a big fish, that everyone else will be, too. A scary thought sometimes, he concedes "I'll probably be puking my guts out the first few practices. I'm sure they'll get me ready. They'll have programs before I get there to get me in shape. I'm confi dent I'll be in good enough shape to play with those guys." Even in the Big 10, one of the most physical divisions in the NCAA? "I feel if I get stronger and get in shape, I can play with anybody. With a good coach like Jim O'Brien, you know, I feel he can take me places." Coach Phillips said the high profile signing is real pos itive for Blakelock. "It really shows the kids in the school what can hap pen if you work hard -- they get those chances. So, it's great for kids here in Grade 10, 11, 12 who say, `you know what, if I work real hard, too, and I practice and I commit myself to something, I can achieve it'." sively but Paratore's 3 point attempt with 6 seconds left went in and out and Brock held on for the win. "They (Sheridan) shot the ball well," said Brock assistant coach Steve Atkins. "We were happy to hold on for the win." Bascoe led Sheridan with 20 points and 6 steals. Chris Williams and Chris Bennett each added 13. Sheridan gave away their final game losing 77-72 to a U.S. college, Michigan-Dearbom. The Bruins were in total control for 35 minutes but, unfortunately, basket ball games are 40 minutes long. They led 70-59 with 4:30 left but couldn't score again until 7 seconds remained in 72 and the Michigan squad capped their furious comeback with an 18-2 run to win it. Bascoe scored 16 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for Sheridan. Williams scored 10 points with 9 rebounds and Kris Ceelen added 9. Aquinis, a division III school from Ohio, won the event beating Windsor 94-89. Sheridan finishes their pre-season schedule with a record of 8-7. Regular season action begins this Friday, when they host George Brown at J M Porter Gym. Game time is at 7:30 p.m. High school recap GIRLS BASKETBALL - Volpe (final) Oakville Sports Scene The Oakville Minor Baseball Association holds its final registration for the 2000 spring/summer season Saturday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Iroquois Ridge High School (phone 416-443-6622). (SENIOR) Team G w L PF PA P Aquinas 10 10 0 653 256 14 Oak Trafalgar 10 1 353 234 12 9 Assumption 7 10 3 500 400 10 Loyola 10 5 5 380 420 8 Iroquois Ridge 10 5 299 323 6 5 Blakelock 8 336 466 3 10 2 1 9 327 524 2 Burl Central 10 1 9 278 474 1 White Oaks 10 Last week's scores: Aquinas 61, Assumption 46; Loyola 50, Burl Central 36; Oak Trafalgar 34, Iroquois Ridge 11; White Oaks 43, Blakelock 38 If you missed the Halton Roller Hockey registration (for the spring/summer 2000 season) you can still sign up at Corbetts Sports, 120 Speers Road or mail registration forms into the Halton Roller Hockey officer. The Halton Invictas rep football team are accepting registration all this month for next year's spring/summer season. Players must be 19 years and under, as of June 1, 2000. To register, call Jack Crawford at 639-5992. (JUNIOR) Team G w L PF PA P Aquinas 10 10 0 405 286 14 1 310 262 12 Iroquois Ridge 10 9 Oak Trafalgar 10 5 5 295 259 8 Blakelock 10 5 5 287 282 7 4 Burt Central 6 407 351 5 10 7 253 391 5 White Oaks 10 3 4 Loyola 10 6 281 293 5 Assumption 10 0 10 317 462 0 Last week's scores: Aquinas 46, Assumption 38; Loyola 50, Burl Central 29; Iroquois Ridge 22, Oak Trafalgar 18; Blakelock 31, White Oaks 14. One point victory aw arded when same oppo nent played twice. Blakelock High School is putting out the call for coaches for its boy's basketball program. The fall/winter boys basketball schedule is about to kick off in three divisions -- senior, junior and midget. Please call Kathy DeMan at the school at 827-1158. FOOTBALL (JUNIOR) HALTON CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES, THURSDAY, NOV. 18 AT IVOR WYNNE STADI UM IN HAMILTON. Division two, Halton championship, 10 a.m., Iroquois Ridge vs White Oaks. Division one, Halton championship, 12:15 p.m., Nelson vs Notre Dame. H ectic schedule included three weekend gam es The Investment Planning Council Oakville Atom AAA Rangers have had a hectic schedule of late. Here are the results (see sports front photos!). (Nov. 9): the Oakville Rangers defeated Brampton 5-1 in a penalty filled game. Oakville goals were scored by Taylor Farris (2), Jason Bergeron, Brandon DeFazio and Kris Bonnell. Assists went to Marcus Pryde, Scott Hamel, Jason Bergeron, Brandon DeFazio, Michael Morrison, Anthony Gomes, Ryan Gamble, Stefan Legein and Paul Mooney. (Nov 13): the Rangers hosted Windsor in the first of two weekend games, and got off to a very quick start while Windsor still had travellers' legs. Within four minutes Rangers were two goals up and than added a third period marker for a 3-0 win. Goals were scored by Stefan Legein, Brandon DeFazio and Marcus Pryde. Assists went to Kris Bonnell, Anthony Gomes, Chris Haltigin, Taylor Farris and Kyle Oliveira. The Rangers defence was particularly stingy on allowing any shots against them and had outshot Windsor 25-8, and Christopher Risi on his first game back from a three week injury got a confidence build ing shutout. (Nov 14): the second game of the week end against Windsor was a much closer game. Oakville again opened the scoring but then Windsor stormed back to take a 3-1 lead. The Rangers than had to show some good character in the third period for a 3-3 tie -- a fair result for both teams. Goals were scored by Ryan Gamble, Kris Bonnell and Scott Hamel. Assists went to Kris Bonnell, Stefan Legein, Marcus Pryde and Adam Fehler. (Nov 14): in their second game of the day, the Rangers faced Stoney Creek for the third time this season and tried hard to over come two previous defeats. They got the start they needed by scoring after only 9 sec onds. Stoney Creek, however, did some fast work themselves with two goals in 40 sec onds at 4:07 and 4:47 and then added a third marker just seven seconds from the end of the period. The Rangers jumped out of the gate again making it 3-2 26 seconds into the sec ond period on only their second shot on net. This spurred the Rangers on and they fired shot after shot but could not officially score again. In a goalmouth scramble near the end of the 2nd period they actually had the puck in the net twice on the same play(l), but the referees were nowhere to be seen. Despite protestations the goal(s) were denied. The Rangers again dominated the 3rd period but more inconsistent calls broke up the Rangers drives, and they went down 3-2. They had outshot Stoney Creek 25-12, but still lost. Goals were scored by Marcus Pryde and Paul Mooney. Picking up assists were Scott Hamel and Stefan Legein. HOCKEY PROGRAMS CANLAN TA K E IT T O T H E N E X T LEVEL! m SPORTS MONPAY NIGHTS 7:3O PM - 3:3 0 PM NOVEMBER 22ND - DECEMBER 27TH House League J U N I O R A DRILLS ELITE HOCKEY CAMPS CANLAN Rep Flayers REGISTER NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! m Streak continues The Future Logistics Bantam Hornets extended their unbeaten streak to eight games with two decisive victories against Etobicoke and Stoney Creek. Head coach Harry Clay had the girls firing on all cylinders as they defeated a BB team from Etobicoke by a score of 7-0. Amanda Kahnert was on fire and scored the hat-trick while assisting on another goal. Amanda Zaccaria, Jennifer Alexander and Laura Brown also earned three points each with Zaccaria and Alexander scoring once and assisting on two others and Brown assisting on three markers. Also in double figures was Jenna Tiffin with two well executed assists and Melanie Rampen with one goal and one assist. Rounding out the scoring was Chelsea Clay with one goal and Tiffani White and Laura Robinson with one assist each. Goalie Sonja Podealuk, kicked out 22 shots to earn the shutout. The red hot Hornets again demonstrat ed their powerful offence with a 5-1 victo ry against a visiting Stoney Creek team. Captain Lindsay Cook opened the scoring in the first period with a short-handed goal blasting a perfectly placed shot from the right wing. Cook would also assist on two other goals. Linemate Chelsey Clay added two goals with her customary aggressive play and Amanda Zaccaria and Amanda Kahnert fired one each. Contributing to the offence with one assist each were Andrea Browne, Amy Cornell, Tiffani White and Amanda Kahnert. 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After suffering a devastating 7-0 loss to Burlington on Halloween, Oakville bounced back with a 1-0 win over visiting Caledon. Ryan Zurawell's awesome performance in net combined with strong defensive play by the whole team gave Zurawel! his first shutout of the year. Oakville's goal was scored by Brett Runciman, assisted by Kubacki and MacKenzie. Saturday, November 20,1999 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. AGES: 6 to 21 Children m ust reach 6th birthday during 2000 calendar year. New registrations m ust provide Birth Certificate. cc '1 d C , _J © O J 2 i- Iroquois Shore Rd. 2r 03 ID £ Q.E.W. M ancor Canada Inc. of Oakville is a w o rld class precision manufacturer of metal com ponents for trucking and related industries. 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