J & 2 The Dallas Post Section 2 Wednesday, May 21, 1997 THEY CATCH, THEY HIT, THEY THROW, THEY WIN The Lake-Lehman Black Knights softball team wrapped up an undefeated season, topping Wyoming Seminary 10-2 May 15. Clockwise from photo above: Janelle Perlis tossed to first for an out. Teammates greeted Nicky Newell at home plate after she smashed a home run to left. Darby Wolfe stretched to stab a line drive at third. She also hammered two home runs in the game. POST PHOTOS/RON BARTIZEK S P orts\\Veek Summer swimming program for youths 10-18 at Wyomin g Seminary Under the direction of coach John Sloyan, Wyoming Seminary is sponsoring a United States Swimming summer swim team. Swimmers between the ages of 10and 18 can join the Sem Turtles training program, which will fo- cus on technique and education, combining aerobic training and conditioning exercises with skill development. The program consists of two training groups. The Blue Turtles, for ages 10 to 12, provides an 'Magnificient 7' Dallas girls throwers wrap up season By JANE WEISS Special to The Dallas Post DALLAS - Districts wouldn't have been the same without the “magnificent seven” girls throw- ing team from Dallas High School. Representing the girls track team in the throwing events — the shot put, the discus and the jav- elin — these girls are fierce com- petitors. Throughout the track and field season they placed consis- tently in all three events, contrib- uting critical points to boost the overall team scores. As individuals, they compete in a sport that offers them a chance to express and assert their own personalities. Each girl must stand alone in the throwing circle, focusing, striving to improve her own throwing distance. With all eyes on them they are pressured not only by the achievements of competitors from other schools but from their own teammates as well. “Sometimes I feel more pres- sure to throw well against my friertds and teammates,” says se- nior Tanya Butler. As the most ES experienced thrower on the team, Butler's collection of first place ribbons in all three events is im- pressive. As a new girl in the circle, Aileah Kvashay’'s modesty is outshined by her desire to break the all-time school record in the discus throw. Attempting to sur- pass the best recorded throw of 116 feet, Kvashay isn't far from her goal. She has already broken Butler's 101 foot best attempt by throwing an awesome 106 feet against Crestwood. Completing the discus team for Dallas was sophomore Rose Alaimo. Butler and Kvashay also repre- sented Dallas in the shot put at districts. Joining them was sopho- more Kate Weiss, a consistent third place finisher in this event. Rounding out the throwing team, senior Amanda Eisenhart and freshman Kendall Santarelli joined Butler in the javelin event. Having the right equipment is important to the throwing team. The eight-pound iron shot put, the smooth metal rimmed wood discus and the metal tipped wood javelin must be carefully inspected en opportunity for new and less ex- perienced swimmers to broaden their swimming horizons, devel- oping their basic techniques through stroke drills and video analysis. The Blue Turtles group will train from June 9 to August 1 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The White Turtle group is de- signed for swimmers aged 13 to 18 who seek the highest tech- nique, conditioning and competi- tive levels. The White Turtles will also engage in an intorductory weight program, nutritional in- struction, and mental training. The program will take place at Seminary’s Carpenter Athletic Ctr. on N. Maple Ave., Kingston. Call 283-6067 or 287-9549 for info. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED Dallas Girls' Track and Field throwers, from left; Kate Weiss, Aileah Kvashay, Rose Alaimo, Heather Fuller (kneeling), Tanya Butler, Amanda Eisenhart, Kendall Santarelli. by track otticials before competi- tion can begin. More importantly though is the graceful sequence of joint actions and careful footwork performed by these athletes to gain the great- est distance throw. A popular myth is that bulk body weight is an important factor for success in these events. Olympic throwing champions like the beautiful Debby von Keikebelt of Canada and French pianist, Micheline Ostermeyer from France, who won gold metals for the shot put and discuss events respectively, have become female role models in a sport that requires excellent form, timing and focus for success. After months of sports-specific strength training, hundreds of trial throws and more than enough advice from the “experts,” Tanya, Aileah, Kate, Rose, Amanda, Kendall and Heather threw for the last time in 1997 last week at Northo Pocono High School. Aileah broke her personal best with a throw of 107’ 9” to take third place in the javelin. LEE ELLE ES BASEBALL Tunkhannock 11, Dallas 4 - Dallas suffered a season end- ing loss to Tunkhannock 11-4 in Kingston May 16 in the first game of District 2 playoffs. The Moun- taineer pitching staff was unable to shut down the Tigers offense as Tunkhannock piled on four runs in the second inning and five more in the fourth. Dallas bolstered some offense of their own with eight hits including JustinJumper 3-for-3 and Aaron Getz 2-for-4 but left 10 runners stranded. The Mounts season ends at 8-9. SOCCER Dallas 3, Valley West 1 Dallas bounced back from a 1- 0 defecit in the first quarter to take a 3-1 victory from Valley West May 16 in the first round of District 2 playoffs. Nickey Nackley tied the game at one apiece in the second half off a pass from Jenni- fer Hite. Holly Shiber kept the momentum alive with a goal of her own just one minute later off a pass from Christy Callahan. Callahan then sank an unassited insurance goal in the fourth. Dal- las advances to the second round of District 2 action on Tuesday May 20 against Coughlin. Lehman 6, GAR 0 Lehman kept the heat on the GAR'’s cage outshooting the Lady Grenadiers 44-3 in a 6-0 white- wash of GAR May 17. Melissa DeCesaris got the Knights on the boards in the first with an unassited shot past the Grena- dier keeper. Sara Kasper followed in the second with an unassisted shot of her own. Lehman scored four times in the final period to seal the win. Tallies by Adrienne Miroslaw, Kelly Spencer, and two by Mary Brislin kept GAR out of reach. Lehman now advances to the District 2 semi-final May 20 against Bishop O'Reilly. SOFTBALL Valley West 1, Dallas 0 Dallas ended their season on a low note with hard fought 1-0 loss to Valley West May 14. Dallas and Valley West went five and a half scoreless innings before Valley West broke the deadlock for the win. Dallas ends their season at 5-9. Lehman 10, Wyoming Seminary 2 The Knights belted out four runs in the first inning including a three run round tripper from Nicky Newell and cruised to a 10- 2 thrashing of Seminary May 15. Kim Spencer picked up the win after two innings worked improv- ing her record to 8-0 for the sea- son. The Knights remain unde- feated and will advance to the District 2 Class AA playoffs. BMT BASEBALL RESULTS BASEBALL MAJORS Yankees 12, Giants 10 Matt Rondina was the winning pitcher for the Yankees. He was supported at the plate by Jeff Pace, Frank Buzzin, and Joe Buchko getting extra base hits while Nate Yoh went 2 for 2. Charlie Stajewski led a strong offense for the Giants going 4 for 4. Other Giants providing hits for the Gi- ants were Kevin and Eric Domzalski, Eric Mahle, Tyler Karalunis, and Ryan Ishley. Tigers 18, Pirates 14 The Tigers out hit the Pirates in another high scoring game. John Schultz was the winning pitcher while John Simonitis aided Schultz from the plate slugging 2 home runs out of three hits. Other Tigers getting multiple hits were Chris and Matt Katyl, Tom Dougal and Steve Chopak. Tyler Drop- pers provided a home run for the Pirates. Reds 4, Yankees 8 Mike English hit a triple and Paul McCue had three hits with a double for the Reds coming up short on runs as the Yankees winning pitcher, Frank Buzzin limited the hits from the mound. Tim Kerestes and Buzzin had ex- tra base hits for the winners. Reds 12, Rangers 2 Michael English limited the More BMT BASEBALL, pg 10
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