LI) 8 3 ¢ © Section 2 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 «. Jackson's eager to get started at Lycoming By LEN KRYESKI * Sports Writer DALLAS TOWNSHIP - It was only fitting that the Ted Jacksons, junior and senior, settled on this past Monday to hold a press con- ference at the Dallas High School Library. On a windy, brisk spring day that felt like ideal football weather, Ted Jr. made his choice of col- leges official. With his parents Ted and Sandy on hand, the two- way standout for the Dallas foot- ball team announced he would continue his academic and ath- letic career at Lycoming College in Williamsport. Academically acclaimed, Lycoming is also a Division III gridiron power. The Warriors put together their 21st consecutive winning season with an 8-3 cam- paign in the fall of '95 and reached the Elite 8 of the NCAA Division III FRANK NATITUS playoffs. The private four-year liberal arts college also appears to be the perfect fit for Ted. Lycoming pro- vided the best grant-in-aid pack- age and he was extremely im- pressed with coach Frank Girardi. The biology program, in which he'll be enrolling, is rated number one. By getting into an environ- mental field, the possibility exists that after three years he'll be able lo transfer torenowned Duke Uni- versity for two more. See JACKSON, pg 10 FRANK LOMBARDO Natitus, Lombardo announce college plans Two more Dallas gridiron stars have confirmed they'll continue playing football at the collegiate level. Dan Natitus, the son of Frank and Debbie Natitus, of Trucksville has accepted an offer to play foot- ball for Wilkes University. Dan starred at center and defensive end for the Mountaineers this past season. The Colonels recruited him to play offensive line. Although his major is unde- cided, Dan is leaning toward a career in elementary education. The 6'2", 210 pounder has been selected to play in the annual UNICO game this summer. Frank Lombardo, another two- way lineman for the Mounts, will join teammate Ted Jackson at Lycoming and will probably see action along the defensive line. Lombardo (6'2", 230) logged play- ing time [or Dallas at ollensive tackle as well as defensive end alter transferring [rom Pittston Area last summer. One of the deciding [actors for Frank in picking Lycoming over four other schools was its repu- table art program. He too has been selected to the UNICO ros- ter. Frank is ihe son of Joe Lombardo of Dallas; his mother, Kathy resides in Maryland. Len Kryeslki Dallas runnerup at volleyball tournament Dallas High School was the runner up in the Annual Luzerne County Underclassmen Volleyball Tourney. Players were from left, 1st row, Rich Dougal, John Krohn, Trapper Smith, Joe Dreier, Justin Hoover: 2nd row, John J. Charles, executive director Luzerne County Recreation Department; asst. coach Jeff Kopich, Jim Gavin, Sam Mikolaichik, asst. coach Jim Gavin Sr. ‘The Dallas Post Sports\Week Knights have showdown with POST PHOTO/IM PHILLIPS Geoff Engle pitched six strong innings May 9 to claim the win against Bishop Hoban. Engle gave up only five hits while striking out six. LITTLE LEAGUE RESULTS MAJORS Cardinals 21 - Tigers 0 The Cardinals defeated the Ti- gers behind a Matt Metz one hitter with nine strikeouts in five in- nings. The Cardinals combined for 12 hits in the game while Ryan Pettit had the only hit for the Tigers. Yankees 6 - Red Sox 2 Winning pitcher was Bob Gebhardt with16 strikeouts. Mall Goeringer, a double and Todd Kerestes, two hits provided the hitting for the Yankees. Steve Salvantis went three for three for the Red Sox. Astros 15 - Pirates 7 Jason Nataupski, Justin Sayre and Joe Yankoski combined ef- forts to pitch a win. Ricky Branko went four for four with two doubles while Jamie Rhodes had a triple and Wally Karl and Stephen Luksh went two for three at bat. Drew Suszko had three hits and scored three runs for the Pirates. More LITTLE LEAGUE, pg 10 TOLLEYBAL! POST PHOTO/JIM PHILLIPS Shane Schrader pitched for the Orioles against the Indians last week. By LEN KRYESKI Sports Writer WILKES-BARRE - The Lake- Lehman baseball won their sixth consecutive game Monday, 13-1 over G.A.R. at Coal Street Park. The game was halted in the sixth . inning due to the 10-run rule. The Knights banged out 14 hits as their high-powered lineup man- aged to bat around the order in both the second and sixth in- nings. The victory improves Lehman's record to 12-2 with one game re- maining: Thursday's season fi- nale with Meyers. The Mohawks defeated Lehman the first time around divisional play, 2-1, with "both runs scoring in the bottom of the seventh. “We're going to treat the Meyers game the same as today's game - a tune-up for the playoffs,” said head coach Chip Sorber. Lehman has ashotat a share of firstin AA, Division 1 after Meyers was upset 3-2 by Wyoming Area Monday night. It was their first loss of the season after 13 victo- ries. If the Knights beat Meyers Thursday, a special playoff will be needed, which might not be in Lehman's best interest as ace pitcher Geoff Engle continues to nurse a badly bruised elbow. “We're getting Engle healthy for the playoffs,” Sorber said. “That's what we've been shooting for all season.” With the score tied at one in the top half ef the second Monday, Mike Pitcavage put Lehman ahead for good with a double to the gap in right-center. Jared Perlis, who led off the inning with a walk, scored all the way from first base. Pitcavage advanced to third on a throwing error. Walks to Tom Fostock and John Oliver loaded the bases and with ‘one out Joe Halowich drove home two by slapping a single up the middle. Oliver scored on a wild pitch before Mike Adamshick drew the third walk of the inning. Halowich made the score 6-1 by sliding under the tag of Grenadier Eric Jarnot when GAR shortstop Ja- son Miele choose to throw home after [lielding a grounder ofl the See SHOWDOWN pg 10 SPORTS ROUNDUP DALLAS" Tennis Brian Blaze’s bid at a District II championship came to an abrupt end May 13, at the hands of Scranton Prep’s Sunil Shingala 6- 1, 6-2. Shingala clearly domi- nated the match despite the ag- gressive play from Blaze. Both Blaze and Singala will go on to the state tournament. Hazleton 4 - Dallas 3 Dallas 4-3 upset at Hazleton put the Mounts in a tailspin, it not only cost the Mounts a blemish in their previously undefeated sea- son it also caused a three way tie in the standings between Hazleton, Wyoming Seminary and Dallas all at 12-1. Wyoming Sem. 4 - Dallas 3 The Mounts couldn't recover from three single match losses and [ell to Seminary 4-3 May 11. Brian Blaze won the lone singles match for the Mounts topping Joel Barras 6-2, 6-3. LEHMAN Softball Hazleton 7 - Lehman 0 What was billed as a pitcher's duel turned out to be a Hazleton onslaught as the Cougars domi- nated Lehman 7-0 May 13. The Knights only scraped together two hits and committed a number of poor defensive plays on the field. Despite the loss Lehman (7-2) still holds on to first place with a one and 1/2: game. lead over Tunkhannock. Lehman 6 - Nanticoke 3 Kacy Ziomek laced a double and 2 RBI's as the Kights bested Nanticoke 6-3 May 7. Kim Spen- cer tossed a complete game with eight strikeouts and four hits. Lehman 9 - Pittston 4 The Lady Knights pulled a late game rally, scoring eight runs in the final two innings to secure a victory over Pittston 9-4, May 9. Nikki Newell punched a triple and single for the Lehman win. More ROUNDUP, pg 10 Lake-Lehman wins volleyball tournament The Lake-Lehman Black volleyball team recently captured first place in the annual Luzerne County Underclassmen Volleyball Tournament, May 4, at Coughlin High School. ; First place team members are, from left: 1st row, Greg Kostrobala (mgr.), Mike Kostrobala, Nate Walters, Dave Rogers, John Mendygral, Shawn Norconk, Chip Hill; 2nd row, John Charles, director LCRD; Ryan McDade, Mark Steele, Brian Smigielski, Dave Milunic, Mark Coslett, George Frank, Coach Jim Donnelly, Coach John Baranowski; 3rd row, Mark Chopyak, Jeff Welby, Nate Pankratz, Dan Dulebohn, Eric Nygren, Mike Suda. g * \ Foy AeA nC a Dy
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