The Canadian Champion, Friday, September 15, 2006-A2 O'Shea and Argos head into bye week on a roill By Steve Lelanc ,w i; iï CANADIAN CHAMPION STAFF matter how long they've been around. Fortunately we were able to pull it out." Damon Allen Day didn't quite offer the dual cause for cel- That had a lot to do with some topnotch ebration Miltons Mike O'Shea and the rest of the Argos have defense by O'Shea and company, who've probably hoped for. been instrumental in the Argos' mid-sea- After ahl, Saturday's 11-9 squeaker over the visiting rival son turnaround - denying the opposition Hamilton Tiger-Cats - courtesy of Noel Prefontaine's 47- a touchdown in four of their last five yardfied gal ith34 scons lft wa argabl th Mie Ohea games. yardfied gal ith 4 scons lft -wasargabl the Mik O'hea "We've forced a lot of turnovers in the Boatmen's ugliest win this season, and one îhey probably red zone or forced themr (opponenis) to kick field goals," don't want to spend too much time discussing.sadte6.22ls.efnr.W'ebenurigevs On the other hand, O'Shea isn't about to turn his nose up sithe Y 2 b.dfne."ev entrigsvn ai any victory, especially not when it pushed his Argos' win into threes, and in some cases sevens into no points." streak to five games and put them in a tie with Montreal stop O'Shea knows full well thatîIl be awfully tough to contin- the East Division standings. ue over the Argos' final stretch - which ineludes five "Boy was that ugly, but at the end of the day a win's a straight games against West Division opponients before a win," the seasoned linebacker and defensive captain said regular season-ending clash with the Alouettes. Sunday evening, heading into Toronto's bye week. "We've got to, keep giving our team a chance to win, gîv- Reiîerating what his record-setting quarterback admitted ing opponients long field to work with. If we do that they'll after the touchdown-less game Saturday, O'Shea said the eventually turn it over," he said. Allen tnibute proved to be a distraction. Set to turn 36 next week, O'Shea has a milestone of his "1 think it would have been bard for anyone t0 siay own on the horizon - witb just 17 more tackles needed to Local BMX duo earn berth to worlds Two BMX locals raced their way t0 world cbampionsbip advancement recently witb some standoui efforts ai the nationals in Abbotsford, B.C. Representing Track 2000, Kyle Pearson took fourth-place bonours in the 15 and i 6-year-old division, wbile Chris DaSilva was seventb in the junior men's elite class. In cracking the top eight, they booked passage to nexi summer's worlds in Victoria. Pearson also enjoyed a double dose of gold at last weekend's provincial cbampionships in Kingston - although his top showing in the cruiser division came by defauli, as no other rider completed the necessary five qualifying races t0 reach the Ontario finals. He was firsi among three racers in the 15-year-old expert class, wbile other local riders topping their divi- sions included Hunier Foster (1 2-year- nId Intermediate), Rj. Guba (10-year- old Intermediate), Adam Lane (10- year-old Expert) and Eric Yorke (15- year-old Iniermediate). Kaitlyn Richard was the only provincial qualifier in the 9 and 10- year-old girls class. Other local participants ai the provincials were: Tyler Briggs (2nd, nine-year-old Novice), Chris DaSilva (2nd, junior Elite Men), Mike Mills (2nd, 17-24-year-old Expert), Kyle David Richard (2nd, six-year-old Novice), Noah Lane (3rd, eigbt-year- old Intermediate), Kyle Moîner (3rd, 13-year-old Intermediate), Anthony Richard (3rd, nine-year-old Intermediate) and Dylan Robertson (4th, 13-year-old Intermediate). - and three-time Grey Cup champ - isn't too locused on that, suggesting it says more about bis longevity than any- thing else. "There's more effective guys out there. 1 don't really put much stock in those numbers." 1 .1.1qa i 11 Hk11 . Men's, Women's, Youth & Co-ed 1Leagules -AIl Skill Levels Welcome! Beginner to Pro kÊ - Rg., Idividual, 1/2 Team or Pull Team HuMry Season Starts Sept. 4th 2006 Show off your precious pet in the Canacian Champions nlnhly section of Champion Pet Showcase. If your pet is chosen as "Pet of the Month" you WIN a gift certif icate from one of the participating À&vendors on the page. 875 Main St. E. P.O. Box 248 Milton, ON L9T 4N9. or e-mail te: smiller@miltoncanadianchampiofl.com e 92 M a n S - E 24,our(90 ) S ale expre S Pmbe 3 w0 200m Loi* for pur opy in selet copies of Metroland Communily Newspapers or request a complimentary copy by email Ontario l -1 ffD Association " If YOU Got Hl, a Truck BrOUgM Mi " Trucing Management Camreef " Truck orivis Talie Acton to Stop SpeedingTcl u aoamu " Smog Frae In2007 " Technicien Careers "*DrMng, DrAdministrationl, Dispath Carmera km. ffl,,,