d Section 2 Wednesday, October 9, 1996 S P The Dallas Post orts\Week . Mounts score TKO in ‘Collision on Carpet’ By VITO QUAGLIA Sports Writer WILKES-BARRE - In this cor- ner, wearing white jerseys with baby-blue numbers, unbeaten in divisional play, ladies and gentle- men it's The Back Mountain Bashers. And in this corner, wear- ing the navy jerseys with white numbers, representing the Heights section of Wilkes-Barre, the highly ranked contenders, the Hilltop Hooligans. Ali and Fraser had “The Thrilla in Manilla” and “The Rumble in the Jungle.” They were fights that involved two ferocious heavy- weights standing toe-to-toe, slug- ging it out, giving everything they've got. The Dallas Moun- taineers outslugged G.A.R. 28-21 on Friday, October 4, 1996, in a game that could be called “The Collision on the Carpet.” The epic struggle pitted two of the conference's best running backs against one another. Dallas's Frank Valvano and G.A.R.’s Harold Jackson com- bined to rush 70 times for 488 yards. An exhausted Valvano said “I thought I might carry the ball a lot, but I didn't think it was going to be that much. This game took everything out of me.” Big Frank lugged the pigskin 37 times for 270 yards and two touchdowns while G.A.R.'s H- Train steamrolled 33 times for 218yards and three touchdowns. As the game wore on, everyone in the stadium knew who was get- ting the ball. It didn't matter. Each team was saying, “Go ahead, try to stop us. We dare ya!” The game was typical of Grena- dier-Mountaineer matchups. Dallas coach Ted Jackson said, “When G.A.R. and Dallas get to- SPORTS SHORTS SOCCER Dallas 2, Lehman 1 Kevin Pizzano had a score and an assist to vault the Mounts over Lehman 2-1 Oct. 1. Pizzano broke open a scoreless game with an unassisted sinker in the third. Lehman's Fabio Marques retali- ated with his first goal of the sea- son toeven the score at one apiece. Rich Samanis put the game away in the fourth off a pass from Pizzano. Crestwood 2, Dallas 1 Dallas outshot the Comets 22- 12 but were unable to penetrate the net as Crestwood edged out the Mounts 2-1 Oct.3. Justin Kerr evened the score at one apiece in the third off an assist from Kevin Pizzano but the defense let one slip pass later in the period to give Crestwood the win. Lehman 3, Abington 1 The Knights belted out two first period goals including one just 33 seconds into play as Lehman toppled Abington 3-1 Oct.3. Brad Diffenbacher sank the first tally off a pass from Mark Steele. Russ Wenrich followed up with a goal of his own later in the period and Andrew Verdikal rounded out the scoring in the fourth assisted by Dan Dulebohn. Dallas 2, Meyers 1 Justin Hoover put the Mounts over the top with an unassisted goal in second overtime to snap a 1-1 deadlock and lift the Mounts past Meyers 2-1 Oct.5. Mitch Bailey evened the score at one apiece on a penalty kick in the third. His shot was one of the Mounts 20 for the day. Keeper John Fagan had nine saves in the cage. Lehman 4, Hazleton 3 The Knights survived a 3-2 late game defecit with two fourth pe- riod goals to drop Hazleton 4-2 Oct.5. Fabio Marques and Tony Van Scoy had a goal apiece in the second and third periods respec- tively to pull the Knights within one of the Cougars. Mark Steele then knotted the score at three all off a pass from Eric Rittenhouse. More SHORTS, pg 10 gether, there's always something to watch.” He wasn't kidding. In a game of this magnitude there are going to be many key players who put on heroic dis- plays and there are always going to be some plays that turn the tide for each team. This edition of G.A.R.- Dallas was no different. Here are the biggest plays of the game. They are in not in order of importance (hey, I'm not David [etterman!): Big Play number 1: With :40 left in the first half and his team trailing 7-0, Mark Kaschenbach makes a huge grab at the G.A.R. 20 yard line. : Big Play number 2: Kaschenbach hauls down a Billy Puchalsky pass for a touchdown with only :10 seconds left in the first half. Kaschenbach says of his team’s effort: “We know that we're the best team out there. We just have to keep believing in our- selves and we'll keep winning.” Big Play number 3: Big Frank rumbles 60 yards to the G.A.R. 17, setting up his one-yard score later in the drive. Big Play number 4: In the third quarter, Harold Jackson stops running after a penalty {lag is thrown and he fumbles the ball. Dallas recovers. Several people said they heard a whistle on the play. Big Play number 5: With 3:49 left in third, Dennis Wengrzynek recovers another G.A.R. [umble. The Mountaineers would score later in this drive as Puchalsky's QB sneak made it 20-7. Big Play number 6: After stop- ping G.A.R. on fourth down, Dal- las takes over on downs, but fumbles the ball right back to them. Harold Jackson scores to make it 20-18. Big Play number 7: G.A.R.’s Wayne Whitaker intercepts Puchalsky, setting up a strange play. Big Harold Jackson, all 240 pounds of him, lines up at quar- terback. He takes the snap and tries adive into the left side. There is no room, so he bounces off a would-be tackler and runs off right tackle for a 36-yard score. The H- Train also takes it in for the two point conversion. G.A.R. 21, Dal- las 20. Coach Jackson says of the play, “We practiced all week with Harold at quarterback. We knew they'd try something like that. He still runs for a touchdown. He's that good.” Big Play number 8: With 4:46 left in the game, Whitaker picks off another pass, but he fumbles the ball and the Mounts’ Harry Hazeltine pounces on the loose ball to keep the drive alive. Big Play number 9: There's un- der three minutes to go in the game. It's fourth down and one long yard to go. Big Frank busts through the line and darts all the way lo paydirt. Valvano later says “I got past the first guy and there was nothing but green ahead of me.” Frankie V. also gets in for the “two” and Dallas now leads 28-21. Big Play number 10: With one tick left on the clock, Harold chucks a Hail Mary into the end zone, but Dallas’ Brian Pietrarcini swats it away to preserve the win. Dallas now will get ready to face the Argents of Bishop Hoban, KNIGHTS BLANK TRAIL 2-0 Lake-Lehman shut out Lackawanna Trail Oct. 2 in a non-conference meeting. Above, Jen Johnstone was about to put the ball in the net for a score. Marie Manzoni was behind the play. Sara Kasper battled for control with Trail's goalie in the photo at right. The Knights are on top of the WVC Class AA and ranked second in the state. POST PHOTOS/JIM PHILLIPS POST PHOTO/JIM PHILLIPS Mark Kaschenbach held up the ball after scoring the first Dallas touchdown against GAR Friday night. Kaschenbach hauled in a 9-yard pass from quarterback Billy Puchalsky. Dallas won 28-21 Raiders win 2 of 3 over Edwardsville Although coming up short on the scoreboard, the Raiders A Team as always battled hard and played with a lot of pride through- out the entire game. Raiders B Team continued their winning ways on Sunday with an impressive 32-6 victory over the Edwardsville Eagles. The Raiders balanced offensive attack was led by the rushing of Jonathan Barbose, who had more than 100 yards on the ground, and Bobby Zarutawho threw three TD passes. Barbose, Matt Rondina, Kenny Regan each scored one touch- down and Steven Salavantis crossed the goal line twice. Rondina added a two point con- version. Once again the Raiders played strong defense, giving up only one score and forcing three intercep- tions and two fumbles. Putting forth fine performances were David Rowett, Billy Youells, Danny Piccillo and Nick Mathewson. The Kignston Township Raid- ers C Squad wonyet another game on the road to the Super Bowl. The offense performed with great flair on a pass from Elijah Miller to Steve Rosencrans in the third quarter. Miller made the two point conversion. Brian Ostrowsky turned in another great game. Rushing for most KT yards and setting the team up for the score, Brian deserves the offensive player mention of the week. Matt Brokenshire logged some time at quarterback and Matt Kelly showed his stuff at tailback. The offensive five starring Curt Montz, Jeff Mentis, Noel Smith, Tom Perrigo and Andrew Hiller showed near dominance around the line of scrimmage. Only a few turn- overs and penalties held the Eagles to zero. This is the fourth week in a row the Raiders defense has not allowed a single point. Playing well for the Raiders defense were Jacob Kovalchik, Matt Brokenshire, Steve Rosencrans, David Judge and Jamie Trochi. Corey Guiliano and Sean McMahon had a strong showing of defense as well as Jonathan Baker and Derrick Elston. Golf tournament will aid GOH School The Gate of Heaven School P.T.G. will hold a “Captain and Crew” golf tournament Oct. 12 at the Four Seasons Golf Club, Exeter. Registration will be held at noon, followed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m The $50 per person fee includes 18 holes, cart, buffet dinner, beverages and prizes for flight winners and contests. A trip for two to Florida will be awarded to the person making the first hole-in-one on hole #10. To enter a foursome, call Michele Fagula at 675-6573. Payment is due by Oct. 4. Hole sponsorships are available for $50. Race night will aid Dallas Gridiron Club The Dallas Gridiron Club will host a “Night at the Races” October 12 at 7 p.m. at the Franklin Township Fire Hall in Orange. The $3 admission charge includes free beverages and refreshments. SELES CEE Eg S RELVES
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