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High School Ice Hockey:
Cherry Hill West Defeats Township in JVB

Sunday, January 30, 2000

By Brian Weinstein
SJSports Special Correspondent

Despite being decimated by the losses of both its leading scorer and captain, Cherry Hill West defeated talented and well-coached Washington Township 4-2 on Sunday at Hollydell. Having only the remnants of its original team from the start of the season, Cherry Hill opened up to an early 2-0 first period lead behind the scoring of Carusi Middle School's academic scholar and athlete, Chris Stevenson, and West freshman, Derek Lapinski, who scored on a slapshot from center ice.
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High School Ice Hockey:
Township Edges Clearview, Moves Into First Place

Friday, January 28, 2000

By Mike Costantino
SJSports Staff Writer

Washington Township edged Clearview 3-2 on Friday night in front of another standing room only crowd at Hollydell. With the win, Township took over first place and can clinch the division by beating Eastern next Friday. Prior to the game Coach Harrington said, "I believe our team is ready, they know what's at stake, and utilizing three lines we can use our speed to create opportunities."
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High School Bowling:
Pennsauken Continues To Roll

Friday, January 28, 2000

By Bill Fish
SJSports Special Correspondent

On Thursday, Jan. 6th, Mike Fish bowled games of 258-226-259=743 to tie Pennsauken's high series record of 743. Pennsauken continued its march to a Olympic Championship with a 4-0 victory over vistors Gloucester Twp. Tech. Helping Mike with the victory was Mike's younger brother Scott with a game of 247, and Sean Perkins with a game of 236. Leading Gloucester Twp. Tech was Sergio Felicano with games of 181-241-235=657.
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High School Ice Hockey:
Wiedmann Preserves Tie For Collingswood

Monday, January 24, 2000

By Mike Costantino
SJSports Staff Writer

Collingswood and Cherokee played to 4-4 tie, thanks mainly for two saves on separate breakaways made by Collingswood goalie Wiedmann in the final minute. Pat Henderson opened the scoring for Cherokee converting a pass from Pat Birney and the 1-0 lead. Collingswood tied the score at 1-1 three minutes later as Joe Pavlow set up Cairns. Cherokee responded quickly as Frank Lord gave his team a 2-1 lead on a feed from Rich Gould. With less than two minutes left in the period, Collingswood converted on the power play as Smitley scored with Eric Sooy assisting and we were tied at 2-2.
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High School Ice Hockey:
Vikings Survive Scare From Shawnee

Monday, January 24, 2000

By Mike Costantino
SJSports Staff Writer

The Eastern Vikings edged Shawnee 3-2 in a SJHSIHL game played at the Coliseum on Monday night. The Vikings average about forty shots on goal per game but were held to twenty-four, as Shawnee played a solid game defensively. Mike Purwin put Eastern up 1-0 when he scored in the first minute of the game, and it looked like it would be a long night for Shawnee. But with their forwards thinking defense, they waited patiently for their opportunity.
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