bh) © 0) © The Dallas Post Section 2 Wednesday, October 15, 1997 Cathy Dymond is now a leading scorer for the Cougars. S P The College Misericordia field hockey team is enjoying another fine season as the Cougars look to win their fourth consecutive Pennsylvania Athletic Conference championship. One of the key reasons for this year’s success is the play of Lake-Lehman product Cathy Dymond. A sophomore forward, Dymond arrived at Misericordia last fall after playing defense throughout her high school career. However, Misericordia head coach Kim Barbacci switched Dymond to the forward line and she has developed into one of the team’s top scoring threats. “Cathy has improved greatly over last year,” said Barbacci. defense for so long, she had to make some adjustments. She has become more aggressive and looks to score.” The change came rather unexpect- edly at a practice session a year ago, according to Dymond. “Coach was dividing us into offensive and defensive “After playing “I'm more comfortable on agrense and IT m much Cathy Dymond Miseticordia sophomore players,” she explained. “I started going with the defensive group and coach yelled, ‘Dymond, you're with the offense.’ I've been with the offense ever since.” : It hasn't been quite that simple on the field though. “I struggled at times last year because I still had the mental- ity of a defensive player,” said Dymond. “I had a tendency to stay back instead of moving up on the attack.” / After scoring two goals as a fresh- man, Dymond moved into a starting role this season and has helped the team to a 10-4 record, including a 7-1 mark in the PAC. orts\Veek Cathy Dymond grows into new role for Cougars She is third on the team in scoring with seven goals and five assists. She is also the third leading scoring in the PAC. “Cathy's starting to understand the position,” said Barbacci. “She knows what we want from her. For us to continue winning, we need her to score.’ “I'm definitely more confident this year,” said Dymond. “I'm more com- fortable on offense and I'm much more aggressive. I need to keep working on that, but I'm not tentative like I was last year.” The youngest of four daughters of Bob and Donna Dymond of Shaver- town, Cathy is a coach’s dream, according to Barbacci. “I wish we had more kids like her,” said Barbacci. “She is very coachable. She is a hard worker who never gives up and she is willing to work on her own outside of practice.” Dymond believes her communication skills play an important role in her game. “I try to talk it up on the field,” she explained. “It helps for everyone to know where everyone else is on the field. It keeps people motivated and it leads to good passing.” If Dymond and the Cougars continue their winning ways, it will lead to another PAC title and perhaps their second consecutive Eastern College Athletic Conference playoff berth. With the last two regular season league games on tap this week, the Cougars are keeping their goals in perspective. “Our primary goal is to play as a team,” said Dymond. “If we succeed at that, the wins will take care of themselves. We have our sights set on the PAC and ECAC playoffs, but we are taking one game at time.” With wins over Alvernia and Immaculata this week, Misericordia will probably clinch home field advantage for next week's PAC playoffs. SPORTS ROUNDUP HOCKEY Crestwood 3, Lehman 1 Jen Johnstone opened the scor- ing just over five minutes into the first half off a pass from Sara Kasper but the Comets responded with three unanswered goals of their own to hand the Knights their first loss of the season 3-1 Oct. 8 in Mountaintop. The loss drops Lehman's record to 11-1-1 and assures the Comets (14-0) of the WVC overall title. Dallas 1, Wallenpaupack 0 The Lady Mounts (8-4) kept the heat on their visitors cage rattling off 24 shots on goal and 12 cor- ners, converting one to drop ‘Paupack 1-0 Oct. 8. Kristyn Race slapped the game's only goal, her ninth of the season off a pass from Nadalie Temperine. Dallas 2, Northwest 1 Jen Noon sank two goals in- cluding an overtime sizzler to lead Dallas to a 2-1 victory over North- west Oct. 10. Noon’s first goal came in the first half off a pass from Brittany Bartolini and fol- lowed up with the game winner in overtime off an assist from Gail Buzin. Lehman 4, GAR 0 The Knights bounced back from last week's loss to Crestwood with a convincing 4-0 shutout of GAR Oct. 13. Susie Walters dumped two of Lehman's tallies while Me- lissa DeCesaris and Sara Casper scored the remaining goals. GOLF @ Dallas 164, Crestwood 189 Brian Blase captured medalist honors with a 38 to lead the Mounts past Crestwood 164-189 Oct. 8 at par-36 Irem. Tom: Swartwood followed with a 39 while Larry Lettie carded a 43 and Ed Piekera a 44. * Matt Loftus and Chad Sorber47’s. Coughlin 161, Lehman 178 Dom Castrigano led the Knights with a 41 but finished three shots behind the winner as Coughlin dropped Lehman 161-178 Oct. 8 at par-36 W-B Golf Club. Gary Sagan shot a 43, Joe Hardisky, Dallas 174, O’Reilly 183 Dallas clinched the final WVC playoff berth with a 174-183 vic- tory over O'Reilly Oct. 9 at par-36 Irem. Medalist Brian Blase shot a 40 followed by Larry Lettie, 43 and Keith Zinn 45. Lehman 183, Wyo. Area 185 Dom Castrigano snagged med- alist honors with a 42 as Lehman nipped Wyoming 183-185 Oct. 9 at par-36 Huntsville. Gary Sagan carded a 44y Chad Sorber a 48 and Matt Loftus a 49. VOLLEYBALL Tunkhannock 2, Lehman 1 Rachel Bouthot served four aces but Tunkhannock had the depth to edge Lehman 15-5, 11-15, 15- 6 Oct. 8 in Lehman. The loss drops the Knights (8-2) to fourth place in the standings behind first place Crestwood 9-0. Pittston 2, Dallas 0 The Mounts nearly stagged a HARD DAY'S KNIGHT Lake-Lehman came up short against its toughest opponent of the season Friday night. Wyoming Area stopped the Black Knight offense cold, taking a 38-0 win while holding Lehman to four first downs. In top photo, Ryan Healy was about to take down a Warrior runner. At right, Floyd McRoy grabbed one of his three catches in the game. POST PHOTOS/JIM PHILLIPS comeback in the second game but it came a little late as Pittston swept Dallas 15-5, 15-12 Oct. 9. Sarah Podehl lead Dallas with three aces and Beth Carey with CROSS COUNTRY Lehman 21, Hanover 34 The Knights won the WVC Divi- sion II Championship Oct. 8 be- hind the stamina of James Lyons who set anew course record at the 2.9 mile course at Lehman with a See ROUNDUP, pg 10 Dallas Youth Basketball skills contest winners 4th Grade: Foul Shots; first place, Eric Domzalski; second place (tie), Jesse Swartwood, Ben Thomas; two. third place (tie), Jeremy Weinstock, Kyle Mahle. Layups; first place, Eric Domzalski; second place (tie), Ben Thomas, Jeremy Weinstock. Dribble Drill; first place, Ben Thomas; second place, Eric Domzalski; third place, John Durr. 5th Grade; Foul Shots; first place, Tim Crossin; second place, Mike Haines; third place, Colin Baird. Layups; first place, Tim Crossin, second place, Matt Wilson; third place, Colin Baird. Dribble Drill; first place, Tim Crossin, second place, Matt Wilson; third place, Ryan Ward. 6th Grade: Foul Shots; first place, Tim Kerestes; second place, Joe Bednash; third place, Frank Buzin. Layups; first place, Tyler Droppers; second place, Erich Mahle; Dribble Drill; first place, Erich Mahle; second place, Cory Schultz; third place, Tyler Droppers. 7th Grade: Foul Shots; first place, Matt Pietrzak; second place, Christian Cobleigh; third place, Paul McCue. Layups; first place, Paul McCue; second place (tie), Matt Pietrzak, Christian Cobleigh, Brett Sprau, Mike Fehlinger. Three Point Shots; first place, Todd Kerestes; second place, Steve Chopick. Four Seasons Oper set for Oct. 19 The seventh annual "Four Season Open” will be held on Sun., Oct. 19, with tee times starting at 9 a.m. The format will be “Better Ball of Part- ners”. The $35 per person fi includes 18 holes, meal, bev- erages, and prizes for fligh to winners and contests held on the course. Call the Pro Shop | at 655-8869 to register yo ol twosonie. By JESSICA APPOLO Post Staff DALLAS - Dallas High School girls volleyball may not have a history of winning records, but the team certainly has the right stuff for Sarah Podehl to keep coming back for more. Sarah, now a senior, has been with the squad since she joined Coach Richelle Straka's team as a freshman. This year, Podehl is the only senior returning var- sity player. Goach Straka accepted 30 new players, eight of whom are chosen for varsity. With so many young and novice play- ers, Straka says, “This year will be a training year.” Podehl, co- captain, sets an example for the young team. Coach Straka relies on her to bring calmness to the inexperienced players. “She is definitely a leader,” says Straka. Sarah admits the girls’ vol- leyball team has always struggled and has been labeled the weaker team compared to “The team works well together and we have great chemistry.” Sarah Podehl Dallas senior neighboring rivals. “The statistics have never de- feated my love of playing or enthusiasm for the team,” Sarah says. Straka promises to give each girl game time in exchange for perfect attendance at practices. As a freshman, Podehl played front row junior varsity. Last year, she was chosen for the var- sity team. This year, Podehl plays all-around varsity and shares a co- Sarah Podehl brings stability to squad pr (370 captain seat with Erika Knappman. See PODEHL, pg 10 POST PHOTO/JIM PHILLIPS Sarah Podehl is the lone returning senior on the Dallas volleyball team. She's shown setting against Pittston. JUNIOR FOOTBALL Raiders A team will play for season title The Kingston Township Raid- ers A team couldn’t hold on to a 12-8 fourth quarter lead, finally losing 24-12 to the Wilkes-Barre Bears Sunday. Jonathan Nutche gave the Raiders the lead on a 33- yard scamper to paydirt, then the Bears scored the go-ahead touch- down after the teams traded pos- sessions. Justin Sayre scored the Raid- ers’ first touchdown and just missed another on a 78-yard in- terception return in the final sec- onds of the first half. Nick Mathewson, Bobby Zaruta, Billy Youells, Doug Zaruta, Brad Lothridge, Jimmy Larson and Ryan Pettit turned in solid perfor- mances on special teams. B team wins third in row The Raiders B team rolled up their third straight win with a hard-fought 8-6 victory over the Bears. Defense was the key to the win, with Patrick Harmon leading the Raiders with four solo tackles, two QB sacks and a fumble recov- ery. Jacob Kovalchik, Kenny Regan and Brian Ostrowsky had big defensive games as well. The Ostrowsky to Matt Kelly connec- tion proved to be the right offen- sive combination for the Raiders’ only score. The Bears stopped the Raider running attack all afternoon, so Ostrowsky aired it out, complet- ing 10 of 16 including the touch- down and a two-point conversion to Kelly. Elijah Miller intercepted a pass to seal the victory with the Bears driving and time running out. C team stops Bears 12-2 The Raiders C team improved to 4-3 by handing the W-B Bears their first defeat. Kingston Twp. won by a 12-2 score. The Raiders’ offensive line of Tom Perrego, Bridget Major, Grant Cebric, Eric Tucker and Paul Green dominated the Bears’ defense all day. Kevin Roman, who scored both touch- downs, Nick Onzik, Andy Casterline and Sean McMahon ran through the holes the line opened up. McMahon's runs late in the game helped eat up the clock much of the final quarter. Also blocking well were Nick Ma- jor and Rodney Samson. The Raider defense, led by An- thony Oiveri, Chad Kubasti and David Henry, kept the Bears out of the end zone. Kyle Smith, Kyle Hazelton, Mark Rondina and Zack Hilstolsky made late-game tack- les to preserve the lead. The Raiders will play their final regular season games at home against Plymouth this Sunday. The Raiders A team and the Ply- mouth Shawnee Indians, both 6- 1, will play for the regular season title. Duryea dominates Jr. Mounts Duryea swept the Dallas Jr. Mounts Sunday. The A squad, leading 44-6, won by forfeit after all the Mounts quarterbacks were injured. The Dallas B squad was shut out 24-0 and the C squad lost 52-6. The Jr. Mounts will be at Leh- man Sunday for their final regu- lar season games.
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