Date archive for August, 2011
FC’s Zefran wins Jackman girls crown (0)
8/31/11 •
BY HERB SMITH, Times-Shamrock Writer Going into the girls Jackman Memorial Tournament, Katie Zefran’s father gave her simple advice: “Keep smiling.” The Forest City senior had plenty to grin about Tuesday after shooting a 5-over-par 77 to win the tournament title at the Scranton Muni. “My dad said I was seeing the glass as half empty,” [...]
Warriors look to earn repeat titles (0)
8/31/11 •
BY KEVIN WOODRUFF Elk Lake’s boys’ and girls’ cross country teams are entering into a new season with a target on their backs. After winning the PIAA Class AA state championship on both the boys’ and girls’ side, expectations are high for the Warriors team. However, coach Will Squier isn’t concerned with any of the [...]
The week ahead in sports (0)
8/31/11 •
Wednesday, Aug. 31 Boys’ Soccer –ForestCityatWestern Wayne,4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1 Golf –ElkLakehome against Wallenpaupack,4 p.m.;Blue Ridgehome against Montrose,3 p.m.;ForestCityat Honesdale,4 p.m. Girls’ Soccer –Mt.Viewhome againstLakeland,4:15 p.m. Girls’ Tennis –ElkLakeat Mid Valley Friday, Sept. 2 Football – Montrose at GreaterNanticoke,7 p.m.; Susquehanna atHanover,7 p.m. Boys’ Soccer – Elk Lake at Valley View, 4:15 p.m.; Blue [...]
Protective field hockey eyewear met with positivity (0)
8/31/11 •
BY KEVIN WOODRUFF A new regulation from PIAA mandating the wearing of face masks for field hockey has been met favorably by local programs. Although at first some players were reluctant to wear the masks, they are quickly learning their value. Sandra Spott, varsity coach for the Lackawanna Trail field hockey program said that her [...]
Fair revving up for ‘Hayfield 20′ (0)
8/31/11 •
BY KEVIN WOODRUFF For the second consecutive year, the Kiwanis Wyoming County Fair in Meshoppen will be offer Enduro style car racing. And this year, one of the event’s coordinators, Kiwanian George Yuhas, said it is better than ever. The event, which will take place following the Tuff Truck Competition at4 p.m., will feature a [...]
Mystyx cap off undefeated season (0)
8/31/11 •
The Southern Tier Teener 16U softball team, the Mystyx, capped off an undefeated 13-0 season by winning the league championship game, July 30, in Vestal, N.Y. Coached by Joe Collins and Ed Krug, the team was comprised of players from three local school districts, Blue Ridge, Susquehanna and Montrose. The coaches were assisted by Courtney [...]
MV volleyball has young talent (0)
8/31/11 •
BY KEVIN WOODRUFF The Mountain View girls’ volleyball team is coming off an 11-5 finish in the 2010 campaign and a berth into the District II Class A finals where the team was defeated in five sets by Lackawanna Trail. Coach Abby Barrett said that after losing six players including several starters, the Eagles are [...]
Warrior tennis tops Dunmore (0)
8/31/11 •
TheElkLakegirls’ tennis team grabbed a 4-1 victory overDunmoreat home on Friday afternoon. In singles, Maria Notarianni (D) over Kyleen Sisson, 6-2, 6-2; Lindsey Shingler (EL) over Abby Aronica, 5-7, 6-2, 6-2; Lydia Watkins (EL) over Elizabeth Padula, 6-4, 6-0. In doubles, Meagan Bush-Taylor Watkins (EL) overBrittanySchlessler-Anna Notchick, 6-4, 6-2; Sonya Griffiths-Jessica Prevost (EL) over Desirae [...]
Montrose tennis goes 1-2 on week (0)
8/31/11 •
The Montrose Area girls’ tennis team faced a 5-0 loss at Scranton Prep on Monday, took a 4-1 win over Western Wayne at home on Friday after it facing a 3-2 loss in its first league match of the season against Mid Valley on Tuesday. Against Scranton Prep in singles, Emily Walsh (SP) over Megan [...]
Meteors post pair of wins (0)
8/31/11 •
The Montrose Area golf team picked up a 9-0 victory overMountain Viewat home on Friday, and a 6-3 victory overLakelandat Sleepy Hollow on Wednesday. On Friday in individual play, Jordan Smith defeated Chad Wescott, 1-up; Mason Legg over Liam Maloney, 4 and 3; Lance Nealy over Brian Owen, 5 and 4; Cory Morrison over Seth [...]