Aq ~~ 10 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, March 20, 1996 Dallas track (continued from page 9) and depth. We're looking for sur- . prises.” Friedel, Morris and Lorah will serve as tri-captains for Kvashay who tabs G.A.R. as the team to beat at the AA level this season. They're always strong and usu- ally get more quality practice time in early because of the turf at Wilkes-Barre Memorial Stadium. Like Dallas, most schools aren't exactly sure of what they have at this point. If the Mounts develop some depth during the early part of the schedule, their division stronghold may continue. Girls have enthusiasm Last season the Dallas girls dropped just one meet, that to a mighty Valley West squad, and won the AA division in the pro- cess. The Lady Mounts finished the year with 18 girls on the ros- “ter, this year they open with 34 members. “I'm very excited about the en- thusiasm of the girls and the way its grown the last couple of years,” Kvashay said. “This year we've almost doubled the roster. Alot of - these girls are oul for the first Rs 5 ac eR A Tn a Te FG oa a time.” Dallas also returns the bulk last year's 12-1 team and is con- - sidered a pre-season favorite along with G.A.R. Dallas defeated the Lady Grenadiers during the regu- lar season, but finished second to them at districts. “We'd like to think that we have _ ashot at the title,” Kvashay said.” _ but it's too early to tell.” Dallas returns the entire dis- trict gold winning 3200 relay team. Natalie Temperine, Amber Coolbaugh, Heather Gryziec and Stacey Suda qualified for states with ofa time of 10:18 last spring. Senior sisters Stacey and Robin ‘Suda are among the top perform- ers in the conference and hold a ‘number of school records between - them. Stacey specializes in middle mato Ne FE ST OY = Rs TE TE PET TR i or oe Ee ie distance, Robin in jumps and hurdles. Robin finished seventh atstateslastyearin the 100 meter hurdles. Coolbaugh, Gryziec and Temperine are the top distance runners. Heather Wilt and Christy BILL KVASHAY Woolbert are the main sprinters. Carrie Fetlerman (sprints, relay) is out recovering [rom a knee in- jury. Kvashay will need to develop some depth behind his main throwers Tanya Butler and Sara Misson. Misson also participates in the jumping events. “We have some new girls that we hope to [it in,” Kvashay said. “Many of the ninth graders will probably be moved up to the var- sity.” The Lady Mounts’ returning letter winners are quality athletes who give 100 percent in effort as well as enthusiasm.. They'll con- tribute many points for this year's team. If a few of the newcomers can step in and add depth, Dallas will be a strong team. What they really need is some quality practice time on the track. “I have no idea what the lineup will be come Monday,” added Kvashay. Wrestlers place at Danville | Wrestlers from the Back Mountain Wrestling Club recently . participated in the Danville Elementary Wrestling Tournament. . Members from the club finished as follows: First row, Eric Spurlin, : Bantam 3rd place; Colton Spencer, Peewee 1st place; Jared : Kopetchne, Peewee 3rd place; Kyle Wardell, Bantam 4th place. . Second row: Matt Davis, Bantam 2nd place; John Waiter, Junior, 4th place; Aaron Kubasik, Junior 2nd place; Andrew Harrison, A RS Bl FO NR MAINS RE Tl SI Co A A A. Tt a TT tet lM 0 ~~ Midget 4th piace; Greg Kostrobala, Midget 3rd place. Wrestlers place at Benton tourney Wrestlers from the Back Mountain Wrestling Club recently participated in the Benton Area Elementary Tournament. Following are wrestlers from the club who finished in the top of their class. First row, Jesse Cooper, Peewee 2nd place: Donovan White, Peewee, 4th place; Matt Simms, Peewee, 3rd place; Mike Prater, Peewee, 1st place. Second row, Andrew Shaw, Midget 1st place; Doug Bedford, Junior 2nd place; Dereck White, Midget 4th place; Greg Kostrobala, Midget, 2nd place. Absent from the photo: Aaron Kubasik, junior 2nd place; Andrew Harrison, Midget 1st place. Golf tourney aids Challenger league District 16 Challenger and Little League will hold its first golf tournament to raise funds to maintain the Challenger Program, which benefits more than 80 physically and mentally disabled youngsters, and to provide training and development for the 33 leagues in the district, the largest Little League District in the country with over more than 5,000 participants. The committee planning the captain and crew tournament, set for June 3 at the Wilkes-Barre Municipal Golf Club with a 1 p.m. shotgun start, are front row from left: Bob Bertoni, District 16 chief umpire and tournament chairman; Fred DeSanto, District 16 administrator; Joan Conrad, assistant district administrator; Andy Griglock, assistant district administrator; back row: Larry Lettie, assistant district administrator; and Tom Salus, assistant district administrator. The $75 fee includes open bar and buffet dinner at the Carriage and prizes. ‘Lehman track Stop Inn, greens fees, golf cart, souvenirs, course refreshments, Misericordia honors record board donors The College Misericordia athletic department honored former college employees Arnie Garinger and Jack Hoover for purchasing a record board for the Cougars swim teams. Garinger and Hoover both worked full time at Misericordia for more than 25 years and despite their retirement continue to serve as golf coaches at Misericordia. The record board, which includes school and pool records for the men’s and women’s swim teams, is an impressive addition to the Misericordia swimming program. Showing off the record board are from left, Arnie Garinger, Dr. Michael Mould, Misericordia athletic director and Jack Hoover. Shannon Gaffney honored by YMCA Trucksville resident Shannon Gallney recently received notifi- cation of National YMCA Swim- ming recognition. Shannon was a member okins) year's Wilkes-Barre YMCA Dol- phin 12-and-under 200 Free Re- lay, a 5th place finisher in YMCA State competition. That relay, comprised of Gaffney, Tricia Rado, Kelly Chamberlain and former Back Mountain resident, Megan Daney, has now received recogni- tion as 14th in National YMCA Standings for 1995 with a time of 1:48.95. Shannon is an eighth grade student at Gate of Heaven School and has been a YMCA Dolphin since 1988. She also competes during the summer as a member of F.A.S.T., a USS swim team. Shannon plans to swim for the Dallas High School team next year. SHANNON GAFFNEY (continued from page 9) Janlz, who has moved back to the area for his senior season. Jantz last ran for Lehman as a sopho- more. Mike Phillips is a quality middle distance runner. Narkiewicz is expecting big things from Chris Rishko. Rishko runs the relays but specializes in the javelin. “We're be using many of the new people for the field events,” Narkiewicz. “We're taking the approach they'll be able to fil in although it may be too late in some cases.” Brad Dieffenbacher leads Lehman in the jumps and took silver at districts in the high jump last spring. Senior Tony Tereska provides experience in the throw- ing events and the jumps. The veteran coach doesn't see a clear-cut favorite at the AA level this year and mentioned any team could put together a run this spring. Dallas was hit hard by graduation, so Narkiewicz is f(ig- uring on an interesting season with a few surprises. Girls look solid Last season, Lake-Lehman girls coach Ed Radzinski let his enthu- siasm gel the best of him. This season he's looking for continual improvement so the varsity girls can attain the same success his junior high girls have. “I'm not stressing winning,” Radzinski said. “This is a good group of girls, a solid bunch with just five seniors. We have lo de- velop and build for the future with our junior high team coming up.” The junior high girls have posted a 29-7 record the last three years, and with 16 freshman lead- ing the way have a good shol at the crown. Radzinski prefers they develop unity and will keep the majority of them olf of the varsity squad. “At the varsity level we have al least one good girl at each of the throws and there's talent and depth atl the middle distances and distances,” Radzinski said. “We're a little weak at the sprints.” Jen Reno captains the Lady Knights and runs distance, the 100 meter and throws the shotput. She's one of live seniors who in- clude Amy Shoemaker (distance), Wrestlers place at Wyalusing Kim Steinhauer (discus), Kellar (throws), Bartosch who is out for the first Stacy and Diane time. Another newcomer is sopho- more Joanne White. White has never run before, but ran some of the fastest times on the [irst day of practice. She'll help out at the 400 and 800 melerruns as well as the 3200 meter relay. Marie Manzoni leads the un- derclassman and is Radzinski's ulility girl. Manzoni throws the discus and shotpul, performs all three jumps and runs the 100 and 200. “She'll be seeded in six events al districts and will be allowed to participate in three,” Radzinski said. Other girls figuring to see a lot of action include Allison Savage (distance), Caryn Clark (jumps, javelin), Nicki Yoblonski (hurdles. relay) Amanda Blaine (hurdles), Gillian Nallon (hurdles), Dayna Rodgers (hurdles) and Robin Shaller (hurdles). One [reshman who will make the jump lo varsily is Sandy Lowery. She's an instrumental part of the 3200 meter relay team Lehman is pulling together. Jen Marchilus is a speedster from the soccer team who hopes to also run track. Jen will run the 100 meter dash during home meets whenever able, then move over lo the soccer field. She'll need (o see action in six meets (0 qualify for districts. “I tell the girls everyone con- tributes,” Radzinski said. “Whether it's one event or four, it’s the contribution that matters. I'm not stressing winning.” Radzinski figures Dallas and GAR lo be the teams to beal at the AA level. In years to come, the Lady Knights should also receive that favorable moniker. Wrestlers from the Back Mountain Wrestling Club recently participated in the Wyalusing Elementary Wrestling Tournament, with the team taking an overall finish of third place. Showing off the team trophy are: first row, Jesse Cooper, Peewee, 1st place; Jonathan Drayer, Donavan White, Peewee, 2nd place; Matt Davis, Bantam, 1st place; C.J. Young, Jared Kopechne, Eric Spurlin. Second row, Colton Spencer, Peewee, 4th place; John Hetes, Jeremy Shutz, Andrew Harrison, Midget 1st place; Derek White, Midget 4th place; Andrew Shaw, Midget 1st place; Greg Kostrobala, Midget 2nd place. Third row, Jonathan Schutz, Jake Walter, Tim Shaw, Mike Yenason, Junior 4th place; Doug Bedford, Junior 2nd place; John Walter. Absent from photo, Aaron Kubasik, Junior 1st place. Send us your news! Send items to: The Dallas Posi P.O. Box 366 Dallas, PA 18612 or drop them off at our office at 45 Main Road, Dallas (Just off Rt. 309, across from Offset Paperback) Chase prison will I hook Lp to water IB 24 reunite Eh 7 If it will happen, or has happened in the Back Mountain, our readers want to hear about it. Engagements, club news, youth sports, flea markets..you name it and Dallas Post readers are sure to be involved and interested. So, send it in, or drop it off, so we can tell the Back Mountain all about it. 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