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Competing against 10 other competitors and firing 30 arrows from 35 metres, 45m and 55m, Ziebenhaus recorded a personal best score of 759 out of 900. “I had a feeling I could do it,” Ziebenhaus said. "I went out and did the best that I could and just put my mind to it." One entrant was ranked secâ€" ond in his age group nationally and another was fourth. Making his debut at the games in the Cadet category, the young archers persistence paid off as he took careful aim and proceeded to capture the gold medal. In the case of the 15-year-old Wtchurch-StouMe resident, fixing arrows outdoors for the past 2 1/2 to three months dur- ing high winds, rain or intense heat paid off at the Ontario Sum- mer Games in Ottawa. BY MIKE HAYAKAWA Staff Writer Victor Ziebenhaus is a firm believer that practice makes pep Stoufl'ville’s Victor Ziebenhaus won the archery event at the Ontario Games in Ottawa this summer. WWW/«ugmw A Grade 10 student at De La Right on target STOUFFVILLE ARCHER GOLDEN AT ONTARIO GAMES While crediting Burns in jump-starting his career, Zieben- haus learned much of his shooting skills from Canaâ€" dian Olympic coach and “I figured what the heck I might as well try it (archery) and when I did it was a lot of fun,” said Ziebenhaus. At St Michael 's College School in Toronto, where he attended prior to transferring to De La Salle, he met fellow student ID. Burns, who competed for Cana- da at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Making Ziebenhaus’ feat even more remarkable is that he has only been involved in the sport for three years, “I just practised hard regard- less of the weather," he said. Salle College in Toronto, Zieben- haus credited his success to the hours he has logged on the range trying to perfect his craft. Wheth- er it be outdoors in his back yard at distances from 70m or closer or at the York County Bowmen club near Ballantrae where he is a member. SPORTS Up next are the provincials in Caledon Sept. 13 and 14. Down the road, he's setting his sights on one day representâ€" ing Canada at an Olympics. While elated at winning the gold medal, Ziebenhaus isn’t fin- ished just yet. At the York County Bowmen Club, another member informed him the club was going to conâ€" duct qualifications for the Ontar- io Summer Games. Ziebenhaus took advantage of the situation and qualified to represent the Central Zone region. ‘ “She helped us a lot," Zieben- haus said. McDonald had access to the St. Mike’s facilities Monday evenings to conduct practice sessions for potential Olympic performers or anyone who just wanted to learn the sport. She also ran practices Friday evenings at Bishop Strachan School in Toronto, which he faithfully attended. Richmond Hill resident loan McDonald. Stouffville Sun-Tribune * .Brothers big 1n preâ€"season wms for Sp1r1t "We call them our twin towers because they/re both big kids physically,” Ioslin said of the local tandem. “So far, they’ve conm'buted at both ends of the rink They’ve created offensive chances and finished. They’ve been excellent in Brothers Justin Hulshof, who played last season with theUxbridge Bruins Jr. C club, and Kurtis Hulshof, a member of the Stoufl‘ville Clippers midget A team last year, have been impressive. “Our guys battled and never stopbed. That was important to me,’5 Ioslin said. The Spirit battled back from being down four goals Friday and a pair Sat- urday Ian Chapman scoxed the winner Friday and Chad Johnston Saturday. While the Spirit still have two pre- season games remaining, including tonight when they host the Aurora Tigers at 7:30 pm. and back in Aurora Friday, the Spirit brain trust likes what it has witnessed so far. “What we want to see from the players in the pre-season is their work ethic, commitment and what hockey sense they have," Ioslin said. HOST AURORA 'I'ONIGHT “These games give us an idea of which rookies have looked good and those who are competing for spots on our team," D'Ammizio said. “Right now, I'm happy with this team. It's a great, handâ€"working group. We have lots of kids looking to prove them- selves." Mark Ioslin, Spirit general manager/ associate coach and Dave D’Ammizio, Spirit head coach said these contests help them to evaluate what players will be part of their roster when the puck is dropped to start the regular seasoh two weeks from tonight. They produced back-to-back victoâ€" ries over the Markham Waxers, 9-8 in overtime Friday at Angus Glen Com- munity Centre and a 4-3 shootout win at the Stouffville Arena Saturday. But for the Stoufivilie Spirit, their first two Provincial Jr. A Hockey League exhibition games last weekend served a purpose- BY MIKE HAYAKAWA Staff Writer Pre-season contests do not mean a thing interms of the league standings. The Spirit has announced Perry Si] verman has resigned as assistant gen eral manager, citing family and per sonal reasons accepted last month. Scoring Saturday were: Mooney, Kurtis Hulshof and Bruno in regulation time. Justin Hulshof scored the Spirit’s first shootout goal. In last Friday’s game, Neil and lus- tin Hulshof each scored twice for the Spirit, who dressed an allâ€"rookie roster. Kurtis Hulshof, Lammachia, Johnston and Jacob Mooney added singles. Acquired by the Spirit late last sea- son, the Rye, N.Y. native is the son of the Phoenix Coyotes general manager of the same name. Nine players are attending Ontario Hockey League camps this week They include: forwards Darren Archibald (Barrie Colts), Chris Chiste (Barrie Colts), Neil (Iondon Knights), Jason Hayden (Owen Sound Attack), Evan Bruno (Oshawa Generals), Brett Vick- ers (Samia Sting) and goalies Wes Annis (Kingston Frontenacs), Mike D’angelo (Barrie) and George Grammenopouâ€" los (London). DON MALONEY RETURNS The Spirit received good news for its depleted forward lines when Don Maloney announced his intention to return to the club. In goal, Joe Moore, a Cahton, Mich, product, has looked good after coming to the club during the off-season in a cash deal with the Vaughan leers. Along the blueline, loslin and D’Ammizio have been satisfied with the play of Chapman, a six-foot, five-inch Batavia, N.Y., native who came to the Spirit from the Wheatfield Ir. B Blades of the Golden Horseshoe League. Others who have been impressive to date include centre Matt Neil, a 1991~ born who played last season in Sweden, and forward Massimo lammacchia, 3 Maple resident who played last year with the Toronto Marlies AAA midgets. killing penalties and in defensive situ- ations. They’ve brought their stuff to the table.” D Go to stoufivillespirit.com for more information on the Spirit.