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High School Basketball:
Smalls' Basket Pushes Wilson Past Camden

Saturday, January 18, 2003

By Anton Figg
SJSports Special Correspondent

What a game. Camden-Wilson, Hatfields-McCoys, you get the picture, the game lived up to it's billing. Playing at Rutgers-Camden before a packed house, the two teams squared off in a game that was hotly contested from the start, and would not be decided until very late in the game. The teams came out ready to play, there was very little hesitation and both teams were ready and brought their "A" games. Camden's Shomari Moore and Woodrow Wilson's Kris Polk were going at each other and also working to get other players involved, proved to be the match up that attracted the most attention.
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High School Basketball:
Lady Tigers Trounces Camden

Saturday, January 18, 2003

By Anton Figg
SJSports Special Correspondent

In a game that had little suspense, the Woodrow Wilson Tigers went out and put on a display of basketball that people have come to expect from them. Playing a Camden High team that was overmatched, the Lady Tigers roared to a 93-26 win. The score could have easily been in the triple digits; an act of compassion by the Wilson coaching staff prevented it from happening.
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Event Spotlight:
KiXX Topple Heat 10-6 to Maintain Home Unbeaten Streak

Saturday, January 18, 2003

By David W. Unkle
SJSports Staff Writer

Breaking recent tradition, the Philadelphia KiXX grabbed the early lead and never let up as the KiXX (17-3) went on to beat the Harrisburg Heat (9-14) in front of 2,934 fans at the First Union Spectrum. The KiXX remain unbeaten at home this season in twelve games and have reeled off ten wins in a row. However, KiXX Head Coach Don D'Ambra was again not pleased with the overall effort.
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High School Basketball:
Haddonfield Extends Win Streak to Nine

Friday, January 17, 2003

By Jerome Michaels
SJSports Special Correspondent

The latest victims to fall to the Bulldogs success were the Garnets from Haddon Heights. Despite a slow start, Haddonfield rallied in the second quarter and never looked back. Anthony Lacatena led the charge turning a first half deficit to a double-digit lead during the final two quarters. Haddonfield (9-0) won 84-67 and expand their lead over Collingswood in the Liberty Division by two games.
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Event Spotlight:
A Night of Firsts As Flyers Sink Habs 4-1

Friday, January 17, 2003

By David W. Unkle
SJSports Staff Writer

Jim Vandermeer and Joe Sacco scored their first goals as Philadelphia Flyers and Chris Therien score his first goal of the season in a 3-1 win in front of 19,290 fans at the First Union Center. Both teams suffered defeats at the hands of the NHL’s worst team, the Atlanta Thrashers in their last outing. Maybe both teams were looking forward to tonight’s game as the Flyers fell 7-4 here Monday night and the Canadiens were shutout 1-0 in Atlanta last night.
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Event Spotlight:
Phantoms Hold Off Barons' Rally

Friday, January 17, 2003

By Patrick Williams
SJSports Special Correspondent

PHILADELPHIA - The Phantoms last night were lucky that hockey is only 60 minutes of regulation time. Philadelphia barely eeked out a 4-3 win over the lowly Cleveland Barons at the First Union Spectrum. Antero Niittymaki stopped 28 shots. Sloppy play in the third period allowed the Barons to erase a 3-0 deficit and pressure the Phantoms until the final buzzer.
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High School Ice Hockey:
Renzi Tallest Pirate as Neumann Remains Unbeaten

Friday, January 17, 2003

By Mike Costantino
SJSports Staff Writer

Andrew Renzi stopped forty-three shots to help St. John Neumann defeat Cinnaminson 5-3. With the win, Neumann remains undefeated in Tier 2 and has a showdown on Monday night with undefeated Cherry Hill. Neumann led 2-0 six minutes into the game. Mike Policella got them on the board first and Christopher Lanciano, with Neumann on the power play, made a great play to keep the puck in at the point found Mike Brown in the slot. Brown's quick shot made it 2-0. Meanwhile Cinnaminson was launching shots from every angle, but Renzi stood his ground. His best save coming when he stoned Anthony Mottola on a breakaway.
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High School Basketball:
Warriors Lose Battle to Rams

Friday, January 17, 2003

By Luis Rodriguez
SJSports Special Correspondent

On a night that the Wildwood Warriors were coming with a record of 8-1 thinking to improve to 9-1 to take a 2 game lead in the Tri-County conference, vs. the Salem Rams was not what the town of Wildwood was hoping to see. To start the game for the Warriors were Shane Toland (#23), Bobby Mulholland (#11), Jeremiah Brown (#20), Adrian Santiago (#55), and the top Tri-County League scorer and rebounder, Jonathan Greene (#32). The Warriors held the team to a 5 point lead for the whole first quarter but Salem slowly gained more points thru the 2nd quarter. Adrian Santiago for the Wildwood Warriors started the first half with 9 points, helping the Warriors to advance with the record they have right now. Jonathan Greene also shipped in a 12 along with the combined points of Bobby, and Shane.
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High School Ice Hockey:
Mancini's Goal Gives Paul VI the Win

Friday, January 17, 2003

By Mike Costantino
SJSports Staff Writer

Joe Mancini's third period goal broke a 2-2 tie and helped Paul VI edge Cherokee 3-2 in Tier 2 action played at Hollydell on Friday night. After a scoreless first period, Paul VI scored two goals in sixteen seconds. First Brett Balco hit Dustin Isbert at the left circle and after the initial save was made by Cherokee goalie Steven McKenney, Mike DeGennaro deposited the rebound and Paul VI led 1-0. Seconds later the same combination scored again, with Isebert getting the goal and Balco and DeGennaro the assists.
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High School Basketball:
Highland Breezes By Lady Rams

Thursday, January 16, 2003

By Crystal Parker
SJSports Staff Writer

It was a game that was marked down on the schedule as a classic match up against two teams that were undefeated in the Tri-County Conference Liberty Division. The Lady Rams traveled to Highland High School, which the Lady Tartans were not very hospitable hosts. Crashing the boards on both ends of the court proved to be too much for Gloucester Catholic to handle. Add the long range shooting from Lisa Steele, Danielle Hemerka and Stacy Digneo, Highland put this game away in the first quarter setting the tone for the rest of the way. Head coach Dan McGettigan watched his team post a 51-22 victory and remain undefeated for the season.
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High School Basketball:
Cangelosi Helps Irish Roll Over Bishop Eustace

Thursday, January 16, 2003

By Jerome Michaels
SJSports Special Correspondent

Besides their opening day loss to St. Joseph's Prep, the Irish from Camden Catholic has made everyone else pay by scoring double wins. So far this season, they have won seven games in a row and they were not done. With the leadership and scoring ability of senior Nick Cangelosi, Camden Catholic has been mentioned as the top basketball programs in South Jersey. Bishop Eustace found out first hand as the Irish visited their neighboring rivals and defeated the Crusaders by a 62 to 45 margin.
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Event Spotlight:
KiXX Roster Presents Numerous All-Star Candidates
MISL All-Star Balloting to Begin Today

Thursday, January 16, 2003

By David Deal
Public and Media Relations Manager

Balloting for the 2003 Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) All-Star rosters is scheduled to begin today and the MISL defending champion Philadelphia KiXX present voters with a number of All-Star caliber candidates. Voting, which continues through January 31, will be conducted by a panel of 40 team-level executives and media members from around the MISL.
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High School Basketball:
Paulsboro Survives Late Rally by Collingswood

Wednesday, January 15, 2003

By Vincent Lewis
SJSports Staff Writer

It has been an intense past two games so far for the boy’s basketball team from Paulsboro. The Red Raiders, after beginning the season with three reasonable easy wins, have had two nail-biting endings resulting in two point victories. A determined Panther’s team had a chance to send this Colonial Conference game into overtime on a buzzer beater, but the attempt was rejected to preserve an 88-85 win at Collingswood High School. Russell Carter came up big for the Red Raiders blocking Joey Soto’s game-tying attempt.
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South Jersey Ice Hockey:
Hollydell Hurricanes Mites A Team Looking to Make the Hall

Wednesday, January 15, 2003

By Mike Costantino
SJSports Staff Writer

They've been together as a team practicing and playing for the last 18 months and come Super Bowl weekend, they will be playing in a tournament that would gain them entry into the Hockey Hall of Fame. The Hollydell Hurricanes Mite A team, consisting of 15 boys born between 1994 and 1995, will travel to Michigan to play in the Silver Stick National North American Championships. The round robin tournament consists of teams from across North America, with the winner recognized in the Hall of Fame.
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Event Spotlight:
Fair, Benson Selected to U.S. Roster
Charge Duo Will Make Trip to China for Four Nations Tournament

Wednesday, January 15, 2003

By Greg Wiley
Philadelphia Charge Correspondent

Philadelphia Charge midfielder Lorrie Fair and defender Jenny Benson were selected to the U.S. Women's National Team roster on Wednesday for the Four Nations Tournament that will begin on January 23 in China. Fair and Benson, both of whom helped the U.S. win the 2002 Gold Cup in November to clinch a spot in the 2003 World Cup, were two of 20 players selected to the team by U.S. coach April Heinrichs. The U.S. will leave tomorrow for China and open play next Thursday, January 23 against Norway.
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High School Basketball:
Washington Township Breaks Open Close Game at Cherry Hill West

Tuesday, January 14, 2003

By Crystal Parker
SJSports Staff Writer

The Minutemaids from Washington Township traveled to Cherry Hill West to take on the Lady Cougars in an Olympic Conference match up. This was a tight battle throughout this game with West holding a one-point lead to start the second quarter. But the highly favorite Minutemaids would respond to the challenge and hold a slim lead going into the final quarter. It would be Melissa Venturi scoring 10-points in the fourth quarter that pushed Township to a nine point victory. As a team, the Minutemaids converted 11 out of 14 free throw attempts down the stretch to preserve their 54-42 road win.
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High School Basketball:
Northern Burlington's Efforts Comes Up Short

Monday, January 13, 2003

By Jerome Michaels
SJSports Special Correspondent

It has been an up and down season so for the boy's basketball team from Northern Burlington. The Greyhounds were trying to end a two game losing streak after beginning the season winning five out of six games. Today's game featured two teams with the capability of putting a ton of points on the scoreboard. Steinert, behind the shooting of Anthony DaBronzo outscored the talented duel of Joel Campbell and Joe Loftus. Northern Burlington lost 85-73 at home in this non league competition.
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High School Ice Hockey:
Clearview Rallies to Edge Shawnee

Monday, January 13, 2003

By Mike Costantino
SJSports Staff Writer

Goals by Wyatt Fox and Chris Riggs midway through the third period helped Clearview overcome a 3-2 deficit and hold on to beat Shawnee 4-3. Todd Dennison led Shawnee with two goals and David Gooch led the Clearview attack with two goals. Playing by far their best game of the season, Shawnee led most of the game, despite being out-shot 36-11. Dennison scored in the games first two minutes as Jeff Hoffner found him along the left circle and his shot went just under the crossbar. About six minutes later, Dennison broke in and using the defenseman as a screen wristed a shot that found the net and Shawnee led 2-0.
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High School Ice Hockey:
Eastern Blanks Cherokee as Sullivan Nets Three

Monday, January 13, 2003

By Mike Costantino
SJSports Staff Writer

Sean Sullivan netted a hat trick and Danny Meyers stopped eighteen shots as Eastern blanked Cherokee 5-0 in Tier 1 action at the Skate Zone. Cherokee was unable to generate much offense and when they did, Meyers turned them aside. Anthony Orner added three assists. With the Vikings already up 1-0, Brandon Tunstall slid a perfect pass to a streaking Sullivan and his quick shot beat Chris Sabol and Eastern led 2-0 with the game just over five minutes old. Later in the period, the Vikings converted on the power play as Orner found Sullivan in front and his deflection found the net for a 3-0 lead.
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