Thursday, April 25,1996 13 THE WEEK IN SPORTS Devils Edged by East Side, 4-3; Raiders Lose Pitching Dual, 1-0, To Irvington High's Blue Knights ByDEANOLSEN Jack Todaro accounted for both tack, finishing with three hits while driv- Sporui* the Garden Sme Specially Written for The Westfield Vernier and TV Tlnvf Raider's runs, knocking in one with a ing in five runs. The Westfield High School Varsity single in the first and the final tally in the dropped a pitchers battle as Mike Pudlack Baseball Team took the early lead and seventh with a sacrifice fly. and Dan Hall combined to limit Irvington outhit the Red Raiders of East Side High Scotch Plains-Fanwood had their hit- High School on April 20 to four singles School, nine to seven, but when the final ting hats on during a 17-3 rout of Shabazz but the visitors erased a 1 -0 Raider's lead out was recorded. East Side walked off High School of Newark, earlier in the in the top of the third by pushing three the field with a 4-3 victory in a Watchung "fk. Hall blasted a two-run homer and runs across the plate. Scotch Plains- Conference contest Monday afternoon in •"an Roll smacked a three-run round- Fanwood, which had three singles, saw a Westfield. tripped in the first to propel the Raiders to seventh inning rally fall one run shy in a Westfield pushed solo runs across the a quick 10-0 lead. 3-2 loss between Watchung Conference plate in the bottom of the first, second and Roll was top gun on the Raider's at- rivals. third innings while surrendering a solo tally to East side in the top of the third. That was how the score remained until Lady Devils Rip Ridge, the topof the fifth. The Red Raiders from Essex County sliced the deficit to 3-2, scoring once but the Blue Devils held the lead until the top of the seventh. 11-1, for Tourney Title . Julio Corrales and Jose Peralta came through with back-to-back singles before Arbeh Knight walked to fill the bases. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Trounces Irvington, 16-2 Jason Frankiewicz knotted the game at 3- By MICHELLE D* ANDREA allowing only earned run. Wagnerdrilled ' WWtamA.Bwfcatar TlwLMdvandThuVmmm ^ with a run-producing single and, after Sporu in the Garden Stale ROUNDING THE BAC.WestfleM's Brian Clemniecki heads for a second base after doubling In the first inning of Specially Written for The W,,,firU Leader and The Times; a run-battered-in run-producing double Monday's 4-3 loss to East Side High School of Newark. The loss dropped the Blue Devils to 6-4 on the season whileISast an out, Frank Galarza drove in the game- for the only Lady Devil extra base blow Side improved to 9-1. winning tally with a single. The Westfield High School Varsity of the game. Jorge Amorim, Marc Cerefice and Bill Softball Team easily garnered the Ridge Trailing 2-0, Westfield tied an earlier Hedden connected for two hits apiece Invitational Girls softball title on Satur- game with Union High School at 2-2 while Brian Ciemniecki legged out a two- day, trouncing Immaculata High School when Heather Post scored on a single by Westfield Boys Relay Squad Sets bagger, the only extra base blow of the, 11-1 in the opening round and blasting Phillips. But the Lady Farmers won in game. Ridge High School, 10-3, in the title extra innings, pushing a solo tally across Dan Garry suffered the setback, his game as Shannon Wagner and Lauren the plate in the eighth for the 3-2 win. second in three decisions despite twirling Carafo tossed back-to-back two-hitters a seven-hitter, all singles, and allowing for the Lady Devils. On Monday afternoon, Cafaro'went New Meet Records at Devil Classic the distan t .only three safeties over the first six in-, Colleen Ryan legged out a three-bag- * cc scattering five hits, fanning l4and nings. ger with the bases loaded as Westfield walking only one as she hurled Scotch Plains-Fanwood Squad Captures Three Field Events jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead in the first Westfield to a 12-1 victory over East Side Earlier, Westfield dropped a 2-1 deci- High School of Newark. She aided her By DENNIS WILSON collection next weekend in Philadelphia. easily broke the old record of 9:58.2 set inning of the opener, Wagner, a sopho- sion to another highly-regarded state-wide own cause at the plate, knocking in four Sports in the Garden State Ryan Stefiuk ran the opening leg in by the Lady Devils last year. more right-hander, fanned three and Specially Written far The Westfield Leader and Vie Timei power, Union, after leading 1 -0. The Blue runs with a homer and triple as the Lady 2:01.98 as Westfield trailed East Side of walked three in notching her second "w" Scotch Plains-Fanwood won the gold Devils edged in front when Matt DeMasi Devils improved to 8-2. It was a very impressive prep outing Newark by 20 meters at the handoff. medals in the team shot put when the of the season. Amy Williams and Sue singled Ciemniecki across the plate. Scotch Plains-Fanwood routed for the main event as the Westfield High Krug grabbed the lead for the Blue Devils basketball duo of Lori Watkins and Ann Phillips drilled doubles for the Lady Dev- Ciemniecki, who went the route for Irvington High School 16-2 in a game School distance runners combined to set with a second leg of 2:03.13 while Ho Keegan teamed up to toss the iron ball a ils who collected a total of six hits. Westfield while fanning 120, gave up a curtailed after five innings due to the 10- new meet records in the distance medley opened up a 100-meter lead with a time of combined distance of 68 feet, 6 3/4 inches. In the nightcap, Phillips had a pair of and four-leg, 800-meter relay events at two-run double to Don Huff in the top of run rule on Monday afternoon. Maureen 1:59.75 before turning the stick over to The long jump team of LaShanda Dance singles and knocked in four runs to key the own Blue Devil Classic contested in the sixth for the only runs the Farmers Zupkus upped mound record to 6-1, toss- Elmuccio who blazed a 1:58.42 anchor and Shauna Morgan leaped a joint dis- the attack. Cafaro, a senior right-hander, Westfield on April 20. needed. ing a two-hitter while whiffing seven. leg to race through the tape in a time of tance of 29 feet, 6 1/2 inches. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School went the distance, striking out one and This weekend, the main events for the 8:03.2 which eclipsed the old meet stan- Westfield boys relay team will be held at dard by 5.3 seconds. Jen Stewart had a tri pie and two singles, knocking in three runs while Carolyn Franklin Field on the campus of the Uni- Scotch Plains-Fanwood captured three versity of Pennsylvania where the Blue Phillips doubled and singled to drive in Held events with the Raiders Kyle Epps Devil Netters Crowned Champions two runs as the Lady Raiders exploded to Devils will defend the Championship of and Karl Jennings combined to clear a America Distance Medley crown in the a 9-0 lead in the top of the first and were winning height of 12 feet, 2 inches in the never headed. prestigious Penn Relays. high jump. The Raiders placed first and On Saturday, sophomore third sacker Mike Krug ran the openi ng leg, turning second in the pole vault with the "A" At Delbarton Invitational Tourney Michelle Evans homered and tripled, dri v- in a clocking of 3:15 for the 1,200-meter team of Pat Dempsey and Chris LaCosta ing in five runs as Scotch Plains-Fanwood segment of the distance medley. He setting a new record with a combined By JULIA LEHMAN 6-4,6-0at No. 2 singles and Cohen quelled Jeff Diamond teamed with Adam Sporu in the Garden Stale defeated Dayton Regional High School handed the baton to Steve Dennis who jump of 25 feet, 6 inches while the "B" Tim Liao at third singles 6-4,6-2. Kendler to record a 6-1, 6-3 win at first Specially Written for The Weafield Leader and The Tfenn ofSpringfield, 12-7. Zupkus fired a seven- sprinted once around the track in S3 sec- team cleared 24 feet. In the doubles action, Aquila and doublet with the duo of Jeremy Chilnick onds for the metric quarter-mile before The Westfield High School Varsity DiGiovanni fell to the Lancers top tan- and Tom O'Connel claiming a 6-0, 6-2 hitter and contributed a double to the 14 Bruce Sinclair and Jim Gleason added Tennis Team was crowned champions of dem of Tom Liao and Angus Shee 7-5, victory in the No. 2 doubles slot. hits collected by the Lady Raiders. turning the stick over to Lawrence Ho the team discus title to the Raiders gold who raced the 800-meter leg in 1:57. the 1996 Delbarton Invitational Tennis 706 (10-8) in an exciting match while medal collection with a total distance of Tournament as the Blue Devils upped Mat Elmuccio toured the anchor 1,600- Camuto and Diamond beat Michael 250 feet, 5 inches. their overall record to 14-0 and stayed meter leg in 4:20 as the Blue Devil four- Kurland and Jeff Silberman 7-5.6-4. unbeaten in the Watchung Conference at Local Trio to Be Cited some posted a meet record time of 10:26:8 "We always play really aggressive in In the girls division of the Blue Devil 9-0. in snapping the existing meet mark by doubles," commented Jankowski. "What Classic, westfield's 3,200-meter quartet At the Delbarton Invitational, top- almost four seconds. surprised me was how well the singles of Sage Steftuk, Lauren Saul, Terry seeded Sparta High School was played, especially against Livingston." By Scholar-Athlete Unit Westfield is also a strong favorite to Milanette and Suzy Kozub teamed to turn Westfield'sopening round opponent. The "There are no excuses for us not to win By DENNIS WILSON add the 3.200-meter relay crown to its in the winning clocking of 9:39.8 which Blue Devils crushed the Sussex County Sypko is the Union Catholic Regional Group No. 4," continued Jankowski. "We Sporu in tht Garden Slatt High School nominee. Interscholastic League Squad 5-0. Dan have the team, we are good enough to win Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Tims Matro disposed of James Yim 6-3,6-4 at and we just have to do it." A trio of local high school seniors will "This year, 325-member schools nomi- No. 1 singlesandBradJankowski crushed be honored when the New Jersey State nated scholar-athletes," said Boyd A. Raider Net Squad Blanks Kevin Margo 6-0,6-0. Rich Cohen com- Westfield opened last week's compe- Interscholastic Athletic Association holds Sands, Executive Director of the New pleted the singles domination, cruising to titions against Union High School, de- its Third Annual Scholar/Athlete Lun- Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic As- a 6-1,6-3 triumph over Scott Gilroy in the feating the Farmers 5-0. Matro white- cheon on Sunday, April 28, at the Pines sociation. "This is a continuation of the third singles slot. washed Joe Pielech 6-0, 6-0 while Manor in Edison. Scholar-Athlete Luncheon inaugurated Union to Stay Undefeated At first doubles, the Blue Devils top Jankowski vanquished Gabe Ursich 6-0, Lawrence Ho is the nominee of in 1994on the occasion of our 75th Anni- tandemof Dan Aquilaand Jon DiGiovanni 7-6 (7-2). Playing No. 3 singles, Gabe Westfield High School while Scotch versary and we are pleased to again wel- Union Catholic Drops 3-2 Decision to Farmers outlasted James Pike and Shaun Jensen Cameron crushed Pete Seidl 6-2,6-2. In Plains-Fanwood High School willberep- come First Union and the McDonald's 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-1) while the No. 2 duo of doubles.Aquilaand DiGiovanni smashed resented by Brian Bradow and Vanessa Childrens Charities as sponsors." By MONICA STEWART Chris Camuto and Ken Diamond wrecked the duo of Tim Brand and Steve Viana 6- Spans in the Garden State havoc on the team of Rafael Dannay and 4,6-1 while Camuto and Diamond over- Specially Written far The Westfield Uader and The Times Scott Trageser by a score of 6-0,6-3. powered Mike Lombardo and Barry Friday looms as a bright day in local high school varsity boys tennis circles Ridgewood High School was the next Siegel 6-0.6-0. for the undefeated Westfield High School will visit Scotch Plains-Fanwood opponent for the Blue Devils who blanked Cranford High School also fell to the High School for a matchup of unbeaten squads who will also be prepping for the the Bergen County squad 5-0. Matro de- Blue Devils 5-0 as Matro led the way with Union County Tournament which will be contested the following week. feated Stephen Necel 6-2, 6-0 at first a 6-0, 6-0 rout of Ryan Greenwood. Scotch Plains-Fanwood blanked Union High School, 5-0, in a Watchung singles, Jankowski exterminated Zolten Jankowski followed with a 6-1,6-0 romp Conference confrontation on Monday that upped the Raiders record to 9-0 while Simen 6-4,7-6 (7-4) while Cohen in the over Jerry Tierney with Cohen coming the Fanners fell to 3-3. Kevin Squires led by example, breezing to a 6-2,6-2 No. 3 slot defeated Dexter Piaras in three on strong to defeat Jeff Tierney 5-7,6-2, victory over Joe Pielech at No. 1 singles. sets by scores of 6-4,4-6,7-5. Aquila and 6-1. Aquila and DiGiovanni defeated Chris Boright scored a 6-4,6-4 decision at second singles over Gabe Ursic DiGiovanni checked the Maroons team Beau Macksoud and Jim D'Asrcy 6-0,6- while Mike Bostwick completed the domination in the singles competition, of Bill Meaken and Hock Choi 7-6 (7-2), 2 while Camuto and Cameron bested defeating Pete Seidl 6-4,6-3 in the third slot. 6-3 while the duo of Camuto and Dia- Kevin O'Donnell and Joe Rinaldi 6-2,6- In doubles action, the Raiders top tandem of Jared Du voisin and Ian Lasko witz mond blanked Tyler Slade and Karan "2. came away with a hard fought 7-5,6-7 (4-7), 6-4 win against the duo of Tim Ahooja6-0,6-0. In a 5-0 shutout over Irvington, Coach Brand and Steve Viana at first doubles. In the No. 2 doubles match, Keith Advancing the championship finals, George Kapner shuffled the lineup with Kopnicki teamed with Adam Ross to cruise to a 6-2, 6-0 win over Mike Westfield claimed the crown with a 4-1 Aquila coasting to a 6-0,6-0 victory at Lombardo and Barrie Siegel. victory over Livingston High School as No. 1 singles and DiGiovanni matching Last Friday, Scotch Plains-Fanwood blanked Plainfield High School 5-0 after the Blue Devils swept the singles action. the double-bagel at second singles while dumping the Kardinals of Kearny High School by the same 5-0 score last Matro cruised past Randall Shu 6-1,6-1, Cameron scored a 6-2, 6-1 triumph at Wednesday. while Jankowski annihilated Adam Evans third singles. Union Catholic Regional High School dropped a 3-2 decision to Union last week despite an impressive performance by senior Felipe Fonseca who breezed to a 6-1,6-0 win at No. 1 singles against Pielech. The Vikings' second doubles team of Angelo Banaria and Mike Maggi Matt Prybylski Sets Career outlasted Lombardo and Siegel 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 while Ursic upended Chris Mason in what proved to be the deciding match at second singles by scores of2-6,6-3,6-l. Marks for Boston College Fellow WestfUlder Kevin McLane Also Stars for Laxmen

Boston College Men's Lacrosse Team goal outing versus Providence College senior Matt Prybylski of Westfield has on April 17. Prybylski entered the season surpassed a pair of career milestones, with 47 goals and 76 career points. chalking up his 100th point and 70th goal Currently, Prybylski has recorded 109 in recent action, while sophomore Kevin points on 71 goals and 38 assists in 51 William A. Burn, lor Tht Lmadar and Tha Tknaa McLane, also of Westfield, has put up career games. He ranks 12th on Boston WAITING PATIENTLY...The Scotch Plsins-Fanwood High School Giris Vol- impressive numbers of his own. College's all-time points list and 10th on leyball Team Is off to a slow start as the Lady Raiders have claimed one victory the school's career goals chart. in four outings. However, the action was first-class against Rahway High School Prybylski exploded for seven points last week as Llppy Goyal, No. 6, and Jodl Baker, No. 10, battle for the point against Vermont University, pushing him This season he has notched 33 points over the century mark for his career. He on 23 goals and 10 assists in 10 games, then netted his 70th career tally in a four- helping the Eagles to a 6-4 mark. Blue Devil Golfers Beat McLane currently leads the Eagles in The New Jersey Nets goals, 29; assists, 22. and points, 51, and Slam Dunk for Charity is on a pace to break Boston College's Franklin by 61 Strokes single-season scoring mark, 63 by Ray The New Jersey Nets shot hoops against Rippman in 1972. The sophomore has the Toronto Raptors and supported hos- By KEVIN JOHN Freshman Ron Kashlik continued to already amassed 91 career points, 51 goals Sports in thr Coitltn Stan play like a veteran in his first varsity pitalized children throughout the area. Specially Written/or The WeitfieU Uader and The Times and 40 assists, in just 25 games. McLane campaign, turning in a score of 43 while At its regularly scheduled game last currently ranks sixth in the nation in points In what amounted to little more than a Wednesday, the team held its first Rob McCullom concluded the Westfield per game with a 5.1 average. workout, the Weslfield High School Var- team totals, posting a score of 44. "Children's Miracle Network Night." an sity Boys Golf Team demolished the attempt to recognize and create commu- •rybylskrs Yesr-by Yetr Statutes Franklin was led by Mike Bardarikand YEAR Oi Q A PTS Warriors of Franklin by 61 strokes in Calvin Enlow, both of whom toured the nity awareness for thisorganization which winning a non-conference match by a has been raising funds for its member IMS 12 I I I nine-holes in SI shots apiece. J.J. 1M4 14 13 14 27 score of 168-229. Zvolensky finished with a 63 and hospitals, Children's Specialized Hospi- 1MS IS 21 12 41 LIGHTING ON WHEELS...Chlldren's Speclallud Hospital In Mountainside tal in Mountainside and Toms River, and Quality and consistency were the key Sylvester Guistano completed the War- UN* 10 21 10 13 riors scoring with a 64. recently inducted the first two athletes Into the newly-created Children's United - The Children's Hospital of New Totsis SI 71 31 110 elements in the romp with senior Ryan Specialized Hospital Lightning Wheels Hall or Fame. The Lightning Wheels Jersey in Newark, for the past 14 years. Stotler carding the low nine-hole round Tournament time is fast approaching team ii comprised of local athletes with physical disabilities. Pictured Is Jennifer "The New Jersey Nets have a long of 40 at the Echo Lake Country Club in with the 1996WalchungConferencecom- petitiun set tor this Monday, April 29. Heltmucllcr, left, and Jennifer Hazen, the two Inductees who were honored for history of involvement with the commu- MCLSM'S Yesrty-Year Statistics Westfield. The only actual competition their dedication to the team and athletic ability. Heitmueller was the first team nity, and we are looking forward to de- YEAN OP 0 A PTS Stotler received for low honors was from Cranford High School is the defending member to compete Internationally while Haien will be competing In the veloping our relationship with the' IMS 18 22 II 40 his teammates as Brian Houston posted champion alter pulling off a minor upset Paralymplc Trials next month. Presenting them with the Hall of Fame Awards Children's Miracle Network," said Gary lift* 10 29 22 81 the second best round of the afternoon, last season in dethroning the Blue Devils are Richard Ahlfeld, left, President of the hospital, and Andy Chasanoff, Sussman, the team's Director of Corpo- Tottls 28 81 40 II finishing one stroke off the puce with a who arc looking to make amends this Lightning Wheels Coach and Director of Recreation Therapy at the hospital. rate Communications. Through April II 41. year.