The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, May 30, 2001 The Dallas Post -. SportsWee On the way to states again J Lake-Lehman keeps up winning tradition By BETTY HINDS Post Correspondent “Playing volleyball really LEHMAN - They have found the secret b uilds a 0 ne Te | to success. For the ninth consecutive year, the Lake-Lehman varsity boys volleyball team is headed to states. Since the pro- gram began 26 years ago, the varsity team has had 25 winning records, with 22 of their seasons ending with one or no losses. How have they managed to con- tinue such a winning tradition? “Even when we're down, he remains pos- The first ingredient of their success is itive.” a dedicated coach. Coaching since the In his 26 seasons, Baranowski’s teams program began in 1976, John Baranows- have made it to states 20 times. Last ki gives the players the stability and mo- year the team finished fifth in the state. tivation they need. Russell Mosier, who was last year’s setter During each match, “Coach B” can be (equivalent to the quarterback in foot- heard from the sidelines encouraging his ball), now starts for Harvard's volleyball players with words like “Good effort” or team. “Russell even missed tryouts, but with just the nod of his head: When his they sought him out,” Baranowski said. players leave for a substitution, he greets “It was great that he was recognized by a them with a high five or handshake. college team.” “Coach B is great. He really believes in POST PHOTOS/JIM PHILLIPS Matt Dunn celebrated Lake-Lehman’s first round liye win over {Abington Heights. ounts win first two layoff games Jeremy Harris's 3-for-3 day at the plate helped Dallas win its opening round playoff game at home last Wednesday, 8-2 over Lakeland. His three hits included a pair of doubles and a triple. In all he drove in three runs. The Chiefs managed ‘to grab the early lead off Mountaineer pitcher Dar- rell Evans, but two runs in the top of the second was all the scoring Dallas al- lowed. Seniors Josh Katyl and Jason Race each finished with a pair of hits and a run batted in. Evans fanned 11 in earning the complete game victory. Dallas 9, Montrose 5 Kyle Ehlis hit and pitched Dallas into the third round of the district playoffs with Friday's win against Montrose. He pitched the complete game and had two runs batted in at the plate. He struck out seven and gave up six hits. Mon- trose led most of the way, scoring a run in the top of the first and then adding another in the top of the fourth to take a 2-0 lead. Dallas responded with three- run rallies in the fourth and fifth in- nings to lead 6-2. Jason Race’s two-run homer was a big momentum boost for the Mounts. Adam Harris and Ryan Gryskevicz each went 2-for-3 with two RBIs. Jordy Spencer also went 2-for-3 and scored a run. Shortstop Jeremy Harris scored twice. VOLLEYBALL Lake-Lehman 2, Abington Heights 0 The Knights advanced into the Dis- trict 2 semifinals with a two-game sweep of the Comets Tuesday at home. Scores were 15-12 and 15-2. Matt Dunn helped end the match with a dou- ble block and starred with a total of sev- en blocks and 14 kills. Josh Baranows- ki added seven kills and 14 assists from the middle. Hitter Josh Gregg had six kills and three blocks, while B.J. Lewis assisted 11 times. Lake-Lehman 2, Tunkhannock 1 North Pocono 2, Lake-Lehman 1 North Pocono ended the Knights’ 136- Andrew & Kirk slid into home plate under the tag in Little League ac- tion last week. POST PHOTO/ JIM PHILLIPS [i us,” remarked Matt Dunn, a senior. ht Janerich leads Astros on mound Jon Janerich tossed 4 innings of no- hit ball, striking out 7, for the Astros, who shut out the Red Sox 17-0 in Ma- jor League Baseball action last week. At the plate, Janerich homered, dou- bled and singled twice. Ken Pollock and Jared Kopechne each had a double and a single for the Astros. Mike Lip- sky and Michael Eckman each had 2 singles and Mike Pelleschi doubled for the victors. Yankees 12, Astros 5 John Ashley, Scott Skammer, Tom Earlier in the match, Matt Dunn went up to block VOLLEYBALL 2 SseVD ¥pgd an Abingon Heights shot. POST PHOTOS/JIM PHILLIPS In photos, clockwise from above: Darrell Evans went the distance against Lakeland, striking out 11 and allowing only two earned runs; Jordy Spencer on offense, getting a jump off first base, and on de- fense, taking a throw for an out. McGrath and Robert Smith each col- lected 2 hits to lead the Yankees of- fense. Gerad Kohli and Michael McHutchinson each belted triples to aid the Yankee cause. Cale Charney struck out 6 while issuing no walks to garner the victory. For the Astros, Dan Taroli and Mike Lipsky each had 2 hits, including a triple by Lipsky. Jon Janerich added a double for the Astros. Reds 17, Indians 6 Andrew Kirk had 3 hits to lead the Reds to victory. He received support pires and volunteers should attend. BMT Baseball meeting June 4 Back Mountain Baseball will conduct a general meeting at 8 p.m. on Mon- dayJune 4th at the Dallas’ American Legion. All board members, coaches, um- “ Irem Member/Guest tournament results The Irem Temple Country Club Mem- ber/Guest tournament was played May 19. The results were: First Flight; first place Chet Blazick and Mike Blazick, score 70; second place Tom Gauntlett and Lisk, score 70; third place Phil Lipski and Ron Pokrinchak, score 71; fourth place Dr. Jack Wanyo and Joe Sleboda, score 73; and fifth place Dan Federici and Steve Federici, score 74. Second Flight; first place Jack Allen and Bucky O'Neil, score 76; second place Charlie Preece and Mr. Pope, score 77h. Third place Jack' Mascioli and Chuck Giardina, score 77; fourth Carl Dymond and Dave Reese, score 78, and fifth place Jerry Schraeder and Josh Schraeder, score 78. Third Flight; first place Gary Sagan and Mike Sharok, score 80; second place Ian Richardson and Mr. Lazo, score 81; third place Ken Cook and Mr. Thompson, score 81; fourth place Joe Paratore and Dr. Ned Carey, score 82, and fifth place Al Endres and Mr. Daniels, score 83. Fourth Flight; first place Karl Blight Sr. and Karl Blight, score 86; second place Harry Williams and Len Bellas, score 86; third place Scott Saba and Mr. Schuler, score 86; fourth place Jim Clark and Mr. Atherholt, score 88; fifth place Sam Austin and Mr. Benjerman, score 88. Closest to Pin #7 were Tony Ruggere and Ernie Yeager winning $25 each. Closest to Pin #17 were Don Gosart and Tony Paratore winning $25 each. Horse show June 3 at Borrowdale Acres The Borrowdale Acres Horse Show will take place on Sun., Jun. 3, starting at 8 a.m. at the Luzerne County Fair Grounds, Rte. 118, Dallas. There will be a full day of classes for hunters, jumpers and dressage. A pairs/tandem hunter division is featured as the sec- ond leg in a five-show series high point award. This show is a Northeastern Pennsylvania Horseman's Assoc. sanc- tioned event and is open to non-mem- bers. Spectator admission is free. For information regarding stabling and en- tries, call 675-5612 or 675-8974. and at the plate from Chris DeRojas and Mike Prater, who each smacked 2 hits, including a Prater triple. Greg Harris added a dou- ble for the winners. DeRojas and Kirk combined to strike out 5 Indians. Brandon Reichart and Mike Kravitsky each had 2 hits for the Indians, includ- ing a Kravitsky double. David Caruso belted a triple for the losers. Pirates 8, Orioles 3 Brad Fagula belted 2 doubles and 2 singles as the Pirates prevailed over the Orioles. Jordan Krawitz smacked a triple and a double for the Pirates. Eric Klepar had 2 singles for the winners while teammate Michael McAndrew col- lected a double. For the Orioles, Tom See BMT BALL, pg 14
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