9009000 _ 700686 Tie SALLASCP0ST Nea Be h. APRA Re ih le RY Vol. 103 No. 44 Wednesday, October 28, 1992 ® CHRISTINA CONRAD Sports Correspondent letter winning seasons. the best,” said Smigielski. und.” JILL SMIGIELSKI Jill Smiegielski paces Lehman volleyball team When thinking of Lake-Lehman volleyball one must think of senior Jill Smigielski, because this season she has played such a vital part in their winning record. She has set school records as well as leading the team by ex- ample. Jill's volleyball skills have steadily improved over her four “I like volleyball a lot. The fact that it is very competitive and only six people can be on the court at the same times makes it harder to make the team. It is also really quick paced,” Smigielski said. Quick paced and hard are two very good adjectives for how Smigielski plays. This season she has battled through injuries as | well as a slight breathing problem during the Tunkhannock game. © “The loss made me very disappointed because it's my senior year nd they are our arch rival. But, I was also proud because we played hard. It was a total team effort, but I was happy to lose to gd However, there is a good chance that the Lady Knights will face “whe Tigers again. “We'll be ready for them this time. We are looking forward to it,” Smigielski said of rival Tunkhannock. In the past years Lehman has had difficulty competing with Tunkhannock but this year the teams were very equally matched. Smigielski stated, “We are more of a team this year with more spirit. We are dedicated and we have to try harder and practice harder to do better. And I think we all get along and team unity is a big point.” The Lady Knights do seem very together this year and a big reason for that is the play on the court of Smigielski and her leadership of the team on and off the playing court. An influence in her game this year was her Juniata summer volleyball counselor Leeanne Kling, a senior at Pennsylvania State University. “She told me that my playing ability was the same as hers when she was in high school. She helped to change my playing + kills a lot this year. And she has so much dedication playing year Due to the fact that Smigielski has so much spirit and dedication an even brighter future could be ahead for her. She is involved in school with girls’ spring soccer and SADD (Students AGainst Drunk Driving) as well as being a good student and devoting a lot of time to volleyball. However, volleyball seems to be her passion. Smigielski should be a strong influence and possibly the decid- ing factor in the final success of the 1992-93 season. Look for her and her teammates to be making some noise during volleyball playoff time in the Wyoming Valley Conference. Black Knights roll over Meyers 15-7 hyext: Bishop Hoban at home By CHRISTINA CONRAD Sports Correspondent The Lake-Lehman Knights de- feated Meyers in football on Fri- day, Oct. 23. The Knights proved with their 15-7 victory that they are contenders in the Wyoming Valley Conference. The Knights may have come out in the first quarter looking un- ready as Meyers drove down and scored on their first possesion. However, the Knights came right ‘back and scored on their next drive, on Pat McManus's 5-yard run. The Knights went for the two point conversion and successfully got it on a Rob Spencer run. “We have so much more experi- ence this year. We have more confidence because we are stronger and smarter. This is a big factor,” said senior quarterback Pat McManus. The Knights did show a lot of confidence in the game when right before halftime the Knights almost scored on a McManus run thanks to an incredible block by Gary Cavill. Cavill came from 10 yards back to make a crushing block to allow McManus to get into the end -zone. But somewhere else on the | field there wasa clip which brought the ball back. This did not stop the 2 Knights though they came out in the second half ready to win. “We covered our assignments well with emotion. We proved we are hitters today”, said Cavill of the game. The Knights capped off the scor- ing with a 69 yard pass from McManus to Clive Lankwarden. “I guess I just told myself “Oh, catch the ball Clive” then just ran as hard as I could and nobody caught me. It was Pat's best throw of the year,” said Lankwarden of the touchdown catch. Dave Lark- ins kicked the extra point to bring the score to 15-7. “I think we got sick of losing. The seniors are working so much harder. They are stepping up and showing the way. And that helps the team to play better,” said Junior Ernie Chamberlain. The Knights now have to com- pete with Bishop Hoban Saturday afternoon at home. “We will definitely continue our winning streak. We beat two good teams and now we know what to do. We are going to be okay," said senior Ben Sevenski. The Knights have a two game winning streak going and chances are good they could finish the season a great deal stronger than how they began. By DAVE KONOPKI Sports Correspondent It was nothing more than a mere formality. The Dallas Mountaineers’ impressive 46-12 win over Bishop Hoban last Saturday came as a surprise to no one. In fact, on the Dallas football menu, the Argents were little more than an appetizer. The main course comes this Saturday. The Mountaineers, 7-1 overall and 4-1 in the conference, play host to defending Eastern Conference champion Hanover Area. The Hawkeyes raised their overall record to 5-2 with an impressive 14-12 win over previously unbeaten Marion Catholic, Pennsyvlania's top- ranked Class A school. The Hawkeyes own an unblemished 4- 0 mark in the Wyoming Valley Conference. The game, which has WVC, Eastern Conference and state playoff implications, will be televised on WYOU-TV 22 beginning at noon. The Mountaineers racked up an impressive 435 yards of total offense in drubbing the Argents. Junior quarterback Brian Brady completed eight of 14 passes for 216 yards and four touchdowns while senior tailback Brian Burd rushed for 136 yards, putting him over the 1,000-yard mark for the season. Seniors Dave Fisher and Todd Paczewski each scored two touchdowns on receptions from Brady. Burd added a five yard touchdown plunge while sophomore Marty Straigis closed out the scoring on a 17-yard run. Paczewski also added a 27-yard field goal for the Mounts. With the Argents out of the way, the Mountaineers can now concentrate on the Hawkeyes, a team that has been to the state finals the past two seasons and hasn't lost a conference game in nearly three years. “It's tough to prepare for Hanover,” said Dallas head coach Ted Jackson. “They are going to be the best defensive team that we'll face all season. Their inside linebackers (Al Nice and Russ Davis) are scary. As a pair, they might be the best linebacking duo to ever play in the conference. “We're going to need to stop their running game,” added Jackson. “They like to run the ball right at you. Offensively, we will have to mix it up. We feel fortunate to be involved in a big game. But like I said in the beginning of the year, until somebody beats Hanover, they have to be considered the number one team in the conference. This is what it’s all about, to be part of a championship atmosphere.” Here are the key matchups that will determine the outcome of the contest: SportsWeek Mounts face biggest test of season against Hanover Dallas vs. Hanover Sat., Oct. 31, 12 Noon at home The Matchups WHEN HANOVER HAS THE BALL HANOVER OFFENSE Name Pos Ht. Wt. Yr Ron Hummer OB 5211 180 Sr. Kevin Proctor RB 60 180 Jr Henry Aftewicz FB 5711 180 Sr. Tom Potsko C 5710 185 Jr Al Nice G 6'1 225 Sr Russ Davis G 6’1 220 Sr. Brian Gabriesheski Pp 6'5 280 Sr Chris Weaver T 6'0 215 So Mike Ropietski TE 5710 190 Sr. Rick Hummer WR ao | 180 Sr. Joe Ulozas WR 6'0 170 Sr DALLAS DEFENSE Greg Nazdan DL 6:2 240 Jr Marty Straigis DL 6'3 230 So. Jim Moran DE 6'2 220 Sr Joe Kelley DE 6'2 180 Sr Al Brzezinski OLB 579 160 JT Brian Burd OLB 60 185 Sr Rich Butcofski LB 6.1 210 So Chris Updyke LB 510 185 Sr Todd Paczewski DB 6’'0 160 Sr Dave Fisher DB 511 160 Sr Brian Brady DB 5:11 155 Jr WHEN DALLAS HAS THE BALL DALLAS OFFENSE Brian Brady OB 51) 155 Jr Brian Burd RB 60 185 Sr Ed Mattie FB 52.9 180 Jr Tom Bolesta Cc 5'8 185 Sr Tom Adams G 510 185 Sr Chris Updyke G 5710 185 Sr Greg Nazdan T 6'2 240 Jr John Howe T 5111) 195 Jr Jim Moran TE 6'2 220 Sr. Dave Fisher WB 5711 160 Sr. Todd Paczewski WR 6'0 160 Sr HANOVER DEFENSE Brian Gabriesheski DL 6'5 280 Sr Chris Weaver DL 6'0 215 So Rick Hummer OLB 5711 180 Sr Henry Aftewicz OLB 511 180 Sr Al Nice LB 6'1 225 Sr Russ Davis LB 61 220 Sr Mike Ropietski DE 549 200 STi Jeff Ropietski DE 58 150 So Ron Hummer DB 5.211 180 Sr Joe Ulozas DB 6'0 170 Sr Shawn Hudak DB 6°0 170 Sr. HANOVER RUNNING GAME VS. DALLAS AGAINST RUN This is the matchup that will go the furthest in determining the outcome. There's no doubt that the Hawkeyes will give the ball to Kevin Proctor and Co. and try to dominate the time of possession, keeping the ball out of the hands of the Mounts’ talented skill people. Big test for the Dallas defensive front against a huge Hawkeye offensive line. Dallas’s linebacking corps, led by sophomore Rich Butcofski, needs to come up big. ADVANTAGE: EVEN HANOVER PASSING VS. DALLAS AGAINST THE PASS After the game against Marion Catholic, Hanover coach AlKopacz _ said that he was hoping to pass the ball just two or three times in the game. He'll take the same approach against Dallas. As a sophomore, Hawkeye quarterback Ron Hummer, filling in for the injured Erik Pierson, led Hanover to the state title. Hummer has the potenial but receivers Rick Hummer and Joe Ulozas have had a tough time filling the shoes of Brian Kopacz and Dennis Monk who graduated lastyear. The Dallas secondary of Paczewski, Fisherarid Brady will feature three of the best athletes on the field. ADVANTAGE: DALLAS DALLAS RUNNING GAME VS. HANOVER AGAINST THE RUN Anyone with a heart condition, weak stomach, pregnant women and children smaller than Bugs Bunny's ears should not be allowed to view this battle. Dallas's Brian Burd is the best running back in the conference. Hanover's dynamic duo of Nice and Davis are the best ‘backers in th# conference. Football the way it was meant to be. If not for injuries during his sophomore season and part of this season, Burd would be approaching the 4,000-yard plateau. He had success last year against the Hawkeyes. ADVANTAGE: SLIGHT EDGE DALLAS DALLAS PASSING GAME VS. | HANOVER PASS DEFENSE 0 | This is the biggest football game i in the young life of Brady. Look for. | high percentage passes early to get. | his confidence level high. His 200- | plus yards against Hoban showed his ability to throw the ball downfield. Good receivers in | Paczewski, Fisher and Burd, outof the backfield. A fierce pass rush and frequent blitzing may putalot of pressure on Brady, something | that hurt Dallas in their lone loss to Nanticoke. Hummer is a tough defensive back and defensive back: ‘ol Shawn Hudak leads the team in. Al solo tackles and tackles for losses. 13 Hanover had four interceptions against Marion Catholic. ADVANTAGE: EVEN | i INTANGIBLES Plain and simple, the Hawkeye es i know how to win. They haven’ t lost il a WVC Division II game in jh three years and all Shave big-game | experience. : A couple years ago, a game on’| their home field was a virtual lock for the Mountaineers. My, how times have changed. After losing to | Nanticoke and a lackluster performance against Crestwood at A home, you start wondering x Jackson would rather play this game on Friday night on the road. | Both teams need wins for the | playoffs. Dallas still has ashotata | state playoff berth. ADVANTAGE: HANOVER ha SPECIAL TEAMS Neither the Mounts’ Piczewsld ! nor Hanover's Mike Bogdon has | missed an extra-point attempt this | season. Ron Hummer hasreturned three kickoffs for touchdowns this season while Burd had an 80- | yarder against Nanticoke. Dallas | has a very good kicker in kickoff | and punt specialist Charlie Siglin. | Dallas’ punt return unit has, at times, looked shaky at best. i Paczewski's two field goals and his ability to kick from inside of 35 " yards rates Dallas a slight edge. ' ADVANTAGE: DALLAS : PREDICTION | Do yourself a favor. Don't stay. | home ‘and watch the game on | television. Set the timer on your | VCR and head up to the field. This | is one game you'll want to see in | person. oN If you. like hard- nosed, | aggressive and exciting football, then this is the game for you. Look for the game to be dominated by defense, Dallas allowing 7.6 points. | per game while Hanover yielding | just 10 ppg. This is the biggest | game for Dallas since its Eastern | Conference championship game against Danville in 1988. Hanover | always comes ready to play. Dallas | will be sky-high. Dallas's ability to | mix the run with the pass proves to be the difference. DALLAS 17 HANOVER 7 Sports roundup Volleyball LAKE-LEHMAN BEATS GAR IN TWO GAMES The Lake-Lehman girls’ volley- ball team defeated GAR two games to one on October 19 by the scores of 15-2, 13-15, and 15-6. Impres- sive play was seen by Stacey Pacu- lavich who had seven kills, Julie Demidovich who had four kills and Jessica Hynick who had four kills as well. DALLAS WINS 15-2, 15-1 The Dallas Lady Mountaineers were defeated by Crestwood on October 20, by 15-2 and 15-1. However, Teresa Fagan, Michelle Stahl, and Holly Mannear led Dallas. LAKE-LEHMAN KNIGHTS DEFEAT CRESTWOOD On October 22, the Lake- Lehman Knights led by Jessica Kenney defeated Crestwood 15-4 and 15-3. Leading the Knights was Jessica Kenney's 23 assists. Also Jill Smigelski, Erin Loftus, Stacey Paculavich, Shannon Swan and Tammy Blansett also had good games for the Knights. DALLAS LOSES Dallas was defeated 2-1 on October 22 by the scored of 15-11, 13-15 and 15-14 by Wyoming Valley West who stays alive now for a district playoff berth. Golf LAKE-LEHMAN FAIRS WELL AT DISTRICTS The Lake-Lehman Knights golf team did fairly well in the final competition of District II golf on October 19. Lehman's Nikki Sen- nette scored a low 88 and tied with senior Rob Trescavage. Following was Jeff Farley who scored a 92. Field hockey LAKE-LEHMAN CLAIMS PLAYOFF BERTH The Lake-Lehman Lady Knights claimed a berth in the District II playoffs as well as captured the Wyoming Valley Conference AA crown with their win over Nanti- coke October 19 at Nanticoke. The score of the game was 1-0. Lehman's Heather Gray scored the lone goal for Lehman while Dyan Dymond got the assist. The Knights had 12 shots on goal and goalie Stephanie Whitesell saved no shots on goal in the contest. DALLAS DEFEATS HONESDALE The Dallas Mountaineers de- feated Honesdale on October 21 by the score of 6-1. Scoring for the Mountaineers were Nina Mathers with two goals, Kelly Janosky with two goals, Cindy Maier and Jill Kowalski all scored for the Moun- taineers. Dallas took 26 shots on goal in the contest. Soccer LAKE-LEHMAN BEATS DALLAS The Lake-Lehman Knights de- feated Dallas on October 20 by the score of 2-0. Scoring for the Knights were Brian Kelly off a Jason McDade assist and Will Woronko offan assist by Ken Miroslaw. Lake- Lehman goalie Kevin Lowery had a shut out for the Knights with 11 saves. DALLAS WINS ON ONE GOAL Dallas defeated Abington Heights on October 22 by the score of 1-0. The lone goal was scored by Sean Callahan in the second quar- ter. The assist came from Matt Sleightholm. Dallas had six saves in the contest. COUGHLIN LOSES TO LAKE-LEHMAN J Lake-Lehman defeated Cough- | lin 4-0 on October 22 by the score | of 4-0. Scoring for the Knights | were Brian Kelly twice, once on a | penalty kick and once unassisted. | Also scoring for the Knights was | Chris Salko on an assist from Kelly. | Kevin Lowery had his second | shutout of the week by recording | seven saves. 1 Cross Country DALLAS BEATS GAR, LAKE-LEHMAN | Lake-Lehman and Dallas com- E peted against each other and GAR | on October 20, in a Wyoming Val- | ley Conference meet. Dallas swept | the meet beating GAR 48-15 and | Lehman42-19. Lehman beat GAR | by the score of 23-32. Matt Samuel | set a course record on the day with | a time of 16:11. : More sports on page 12
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