PAGE8 THE POST SPORTS Sunday, March 18, 2007 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS HONORED BY SALVATION ARMY @® DRAGON Several Back Mountain organizations were among the service clubs that recently received awards from the Salvation Army. Honored by the organization, from left, are Mary Theresa Pitcavage, Wyoming Seminary; Loree Levulis, The Laurels; Jean Zaleskas, Cub Scout Pack 693; Carolyn Connell, Citizens Bank; Rose Engel, Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary; Dorothy Coach, Rainbow Seniors; and Charlotte Marchakitus, Patriotic Brotherhood. Second row: Herb Godfrey Jr., Christmas chairperson; Mary Ann Amesburg, Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians; Edward Novinski, Wilkes-Barre Housing Crime Watch; Jim Becker, Dallas Rotary Club; David Yefko, Plymouth Rotary; Tom Walent, St. Vincent DePaul Knights of Columbus; Michele Bellitto, Clem Mar House; Ann Grozalis, Swoyersville Kiwanis; Angela Rackleff, Wilkes-Barre Rotary; Gilbert Parkhurst, Salvation Army. Third row: Gerald Flynn, Plymouth Christian Church; Earl Johson, Dieu Le Veut Commandry 45; Brian Corbett, Corbett Insurance; Richard Kramer, Wilkes-Barre Kiwanis; Jim Snyder, Dallas Kiwanis; Stacy Orr, College Misericordia Circle K; and Steve Stepko, Clem Mar House. DYB eighth-graders win tournament Marc Noyalis scored 16 points and Kevin Muldoon added nine to lead the Dallas Youth Basketball’s eighth grade boys tournament team past Gate of Heaven, 55-38, in the championship game of the annual DYB tournament. Ste- phen Zapoticky added eight points and Austin Carr chipped in four for the win- ners. In pool play, DYB edged Lehman-Jackson, 59-45, behind 13 points from Travis DeBona. Robbie Evans led Lehman- Jackson with nine points. In other action, Gate of Heaven broke open a close game against Lehman-Jackson in the third quarter to post a 60-36 win. Steve Ruch scored 19 of his game-high 33 points in the quarter and teammate John McCarthy added 11 points. Paul Brace scored 21 points and Bobby Saba added 14 as the DYB seventh grade team f Greg Wall Gulf School ak DA WED. & THURS Ape 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 ay 2-3, 9-10, 23-24, 30-31 une 6-7, 13-14, 27-28 July 11-12 | SAT & SUNDAYS April 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 . May 12-13 : June 2-3, 9- 10, June 30 - July July 7-8, 14-15 (570) 839-7110 www.gregwallgolfschool.com Our 23 defeated Lehman-Jackson, 50-40, in the championship game. Dallas went unbeaten in pool play, defeating St. Als, 37-15, behind eight points from Hayden Jenkins. The team also defeated Lehman, 62-28, behind 12 points from Garrett Artsma, 10 points from Donnie Behm and seven from Shane Dunn. The team also defeated the Dallas sixth grade squad, 65-32, as Jordan Stephens scored 15 points and Aaron Weir added 13. 5TH/6TH GRADE BOYS Brian Stepniak scored 11 points as the Dallas Lions used a balanced scoring attack to beat No. 1 seed Integrated Power, 23-21, and win the championship of the Dallas Youth Basketball fifth and sixth grade boys division. Stepniak also pulled down 15 rebounds. Mark Michno added six points, while Chris Reimand and Joey Kimball finished with four and two points, respectively. Drew Harding recorded 10 rebounds for the winners. Integrated Power’s offense wasn’t as balanced, with Jason Siminovich scoring 17 of his team’s 21 points. Josh Evans and Nick Michalson added two points each to round out the scoring. Rudy Georgetti and Ryan Georgetti played well defensively. In a semifinal game, Step- niak scored 27 points as the Lions edged Gem Therapeut- ics, 39-38. Michno, Kimball and Reimand scored two points apiece for the winners. 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As usual, there was little cele- bration out of Dragon, who bare- ly pumped a fist after his victory. “He has tremendous poise and confidence,” Quakers coach Zeke Jones said. “He’s learned how to deal with difficult and champion- ship situations.” That’s why Dragon has been able to turn the negative of his shoulder injury into a positive. Dragon, who has a tilt that is second to none and has been his bread and butter since he wore a black and yellow singlet in the Back Mountain, has become an even more effective wrestler over the past two months. Dragon has learned to attack with both arms and hands, to stay in better posi- tion and to counter offensively. “I can’t look to score as much from top,” Dragon said. “I can still hit the tilt; it’s just not as ef- fective.” Dragon entered Penn with high expectations — and as argua- bly the best wrestler in recent District 2 history. Dragon left Lake-Lehman as the all-time winningest wrestler in district histroy. He was a Class A state title at 152 pounds in 2005. The four-time District 2 Class 2A champion was coached by Phil Lipski at Lake-Lehman. Dragon was 32-8 as a freshman and reached the round of 12 at na- tionals, but did not place. His road this weekend starts with a major obstacle in top-seeded Trent Paulson of Iowa State. ‘Paulson is a two-time All-Ameri- can, having placed fourth at NCAAs the past two seasons, and is riding a 10-bout win streak. Dragon’s strategy is simple, es- pecially considering he left the national tournament last year one win away from All-American status. “Leave no regrets on the mat,” Dragon said. “Every time I'm on groups are welcome on public nights. Larger groups, such as Girl and Boy Scout troops, are invited to call for a private SCHOOL Continued from Page 5 session. the mat, that’s what I'm thinking The Friedman Observatory The observatory opened in - of, being one match away.” at the Penn State Wilkes- 1990 and the computerized Jones is pleased with Dragon's Barre campus in Lehman Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain progress. He said Dragon is Township offers opportunities reflecting telescope is the emerging a a leader int the Chugh to view the night sky through oo Lind i ers’ wrestling room because o a computerized 16-inch a A how vocal and ‘hard-working he Meade telescope. The observ- (qaqa perfect opportunity is. Jones also said Dragon is well- atory is open to the public for stargazing away from city liked for his sense of humor. : starting one hour after sunset jigs For more information Rhum move guys lik him, on clear Mondays. If Monday is not clear, the observatory will be open Tuesday at the same time. John Rovnak, acting direc- tor of the observatory, and her assistants will be on hand to regarding viewing opportuni- ties, contact Thomas Winter at 675-9278 or txw2@psu.edu; and Rovnak at 925-2561 or jer32@psu.edu. Information is also available on college’s Web site at However, Dragon is still a few wins away from achieving the goals of himself and his team. “He’s certainly on track,” Jones said. “Something in my heart and mind tells me he can upset (Paul- son). He’s capable. Mentally and answer questions. Rovnak is www.wb.psu.edu. Go to the physically, he has himself in posi- an amateur astronomer, re- quick links for the Friedman tion.” tired aerospace engineer, and Observatory. Penn State graduate. Small | FREE SCREENING KNOW YOUR CHOLESTEROL NUMBER? GET A FREE SCREENING | Geisinger Wyoming Valley | ~ Main Lobby | Wednesday March 21 « 8 am to noon No appointment necessary. High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke. 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