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 High School Football:Deptford Finds a Way to Protect Home Field Saturday, October 22, 2005 By Jerome Michaels The way this game started out, it looked as if the Spartans from Deptford would be victims of Gloucester Catholic’s controlled running game. The Rams held onto the football during the game’s opening drive for just about all of the first quarter. Deptford’s bend don’t break defense would be able to dig their cleats deep into the mud and prevent the Rams from scoring on that drive. Both teams would score second quarter touchdowns, but it wasn’t until the second half that halfback Ryan Leafey scored his second and third rushing touchdowns of the game and pull away from Gloucester Catholic. Deptford would pick up their fifth victory of the season with their 28-13 victory over the Rams. |
 High School Football:Winslow Twp. Passes the Must Win Test Saturday, October 22, 2005 By Jason Brown If you were to take a closer look at the number of teams still with a chance of making the playoffs, it would be a clear indication that every game is a must win for those teams down the stretch. Every player on the football team must find a way to play their hardest and smartest in order to come away with the victory for the team. Winslow Township’s Gawain Bragg demonstrated that urgency on the field against Woodrow Wilson Saturday afternoon. With the rain causing the field conditions to be a bit difficult to maneuver, Bragg would find his footing and was just one of many players coming through with the big plays for his team. Winslow Township would pull away from the Tigers in the second half and pick up the Homecoming victory 20-6. |
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Ice Hockey Spotlight:
Storr Puts Admirals out of Business Saturday, October 22, 2005 By Brian Smith Phantoms goaltender Jamie Storr was perfect in Norfolk Saturday night, withstanding 44 shots - 22 of them in the third period - and R.J. Umberger continued to take care of the team's offensive needs as Philadelphia beat the Admirals 1-0 to complete a weekend sweep on the Virginia shore. The game was scoreless until the early stages of the third period. In the frame's first minute, winger Tony Voce forced a turnover behind the Admirals net and fed it in front to Umberger, who fired it past Norfolk netminder Corey Crawford at the 49-second mark for the 1-0 lead. |
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Ice Hockey Spotlight:
Phantoms Top Norfolk in Shootout Friday, October 21, 2005 By Brian Smith Goaltender Rejean Beauchemin turned in his second stellar outing in as many games in a Phantoms uniform and center R.J. Umberger continued his hot start to the season as the Philadelphia Phantoms came from behind to take a 3-2 shootout win over the Norfolk Admirals before 3,324 at Norfolk Scope on Friday night. Beauchemin made 42 saves in regulation and the overtime period, and then shut out the Admirals in the shootout. Meanwhile, Umberger had a hand in all the Phantoms scoring for the evening, picking up a goal and an assist before scoring the lone shootout goal. Beauchemin and Umberger earned the game's No. 1 and No. 2 stars, respectively. |
 High School Soccer:Bishop Eustace Hustles to Stay On Top Wednesday, October 19, 2005 By Jason Brown The divisional battles are always very interesting as the season gets closer and closer to their final games. That’s usually the time that division titles are claimed adding a representation of their hard work to their school’s trophy case. It’s also that time that teams are working hard on the soccer field looking for that one opportunity to score a goal. Camden Catholic and Bishop Eustace were competing in an Olympic Conference National Division game that the Crusaders needed to win. Seneca were right on their heels in the standings, but the Irish were first on their minds. Two first half goals by Bishop Eustace was enough to hold off Camden Catholic by a 2-1 margin. |
 High School Soccer:Delran Wins the Battle of the Undefeated Tuesday, October 18, 2005 By Jerome Michaels It was a perfect day to hang outdoors and enjoy the wonderful weather we were having in the month of October. There were quite a few people doing just that in Delran watching two very closely matched boy's soccer teams compete in a Burlington County League game. The Bears from Delran were hosting Rancocas Valley and would play out to be an important game for both teams. After the first half had ended in a scoreless tie, Delran would score the only goal of the game when leading scorer Tommy Orr deposited the ball into the net. With the home crowd still buzzing with jubilance, Orr would suffer a leg injured that kept him out of the game. Delran would remain undefeated winning its eleventh game of the season. |
 High School Soccer:Sterling Delivers another Home Victory Tuesday, October 18, 2005 By Jason Brown The Knights from Sterling High School were one of those teams that could have won some of those games that they should have early on in the season. When the week started, the boy’s soccer team was just one game over the five hundred percentage mark with three games on their schedule before Friday’s cutoff date. Triton was that team traveling to Sterling participating in a non-league game. The Knights would pick up their third straight victory by posting a 3-0 win over the Mustangs assuring them a spot in the upcoming tournament. |
 Lacrosse Spotlight:Wings Pull Goalie In-House To Reach New Fans Tuesday, October 18, 2005 By Jennifer Stefani In an effort to grow new fan support and increase ticket sales, the Philadelphia Wings signed goaltender Matt Roik to be the team's Grassroots Marketing Coordinator, it was announced today by President Russ Cline. Roik was signed by the team on October 11, 2005 after being acquired in a trade with the San Jose Stealth on August 18, 2005. Roik, who will serve as an ambassador of lacrosse throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region, will spearhead the Wings community efforts, including creating a dynamic new school program to teach young children about sportsmanship. He will also work closely with the marketing department with in-store and on-air appearances, planning events and creating new and exciting opportunities to teach the growing sport of lacrosse. |
 High School Field Hockey:Eastern Powers Past Cherokee Monday, October 17, 2005 By Crystal Parker It’s not that easy being labeled as one of the best teams not only in our area, but also in the state. So what kind of pressure would a team have when they have been considered the fifth best team in the country? The Lady Vikings from Eastern was that team taking on the competition’s quest to see what it takes to defeat a highly ranked field hockey team. Cherokee would be next in line looking to pick up an important win with the cutoff date to make it to the playoffs only days away. Eastern broke this Olympic Conference game wide open at the start of the second half with two quick goals and went on to defeat Cherokee by an 8-0 margin. With the win, Eastern has now captured their seventh straight Olympic Conference American Division title. |
 High School Field Hockey:Collingswood Slows Down Haddon Heights Monday, October 17, 2005 By Joyce Sagerty Two teams in search of a divisional title took the field at Collingswood both looking to extend on a mini winning streak. Haddon Heights were right on the heels of Haddon Township in the Patriot Division of the Colonial Conference while the Lady Panthers were in striking distance of first place in the Liberty Division behind West Deptford. Neither Collingswood nor Haddon Heights had to worry about qualifying for the state tournament as both teams were concentrating on finding a way to pick up the victory. Collingswood Amy Corbit and Katie Feely each scored twice and the Lady Panthers would cruise to the 6-1 win. |
 High School Field Hockey:Gateway and Lindenwold Finish in a Deadlock Monday, October 17, 2005 By Susan Hall There were eleven players from both teams on the field today looking to add another win to their standings. For both Gateway and Lindenwold, their focus has switched from extending their season into the playoffs to picking up as many wins they can with the regular season coming to an end. Well the Lady Gators from Gateway scored the first goal of the game and led at intermission. Lindenwold would work they way into tying this game early in the second half. But when the final second was counted down, the two teams would finish this game in a tie. |
 College Soccer:Raptor of the Week: Brittney Mancine Monday, October 17, 2005 By Mike Ballard Sophomore back Brittney Mancine has played a key role in the amazing defensive success of the Rutgers-Camden women’s soccer team. Along with fellow backs Kelley Murphy, Michelle Bisceglia and Jenna Perez, Mancine has led a defense which has posted nine shutouts, anchored by goalie Therese Comella. Last week the Raptors posted 1-0 home victories over both William Paterson and Kean, running their streak to four straight shutouts, including three consecutive 1-0 wins. Mancine also has contributed four assists for the 10-5 Raptors. |
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South Jersey Football:
Lynx Advance to the Eastern Conference Championship Monday, October 17, 2005 South Jersey Lynx Press Release After dealing with having to travel after earning home field advantage, the South Jersey Lynx (12-1) advance to the Eastern Conference Championship by defeating the Hudson County Saints (10-3) 27-2. The Lynx came into the game very confident despite having little knowledge of the Saints. The game started off slow for the Lynx who lost possession of the opening kickoff when the ball hopped along the turf into the hands of the Saints. The Lynx defense continued where they left off from the Terminators game. They forced the Saints offense to punt. After a punt and an interception on the next possession, Marty Cross found Edwin Diaz up the sideline from 37 yards out for the only score of the first half. |
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