6\ THE NEWS-JOURNAL Kaefiird, N.C. April 2, 2003 Sports West Hoke had exciting soccer week By Hal Nunn Sports writer Last week was exciting for West Hoke Middle soccer. Both the girls and boys team achieved victories against Sycamore Lane, but were not so fortunate against Hamlet later in the week. In the first girls’ game, Jessica Hendrix scored all four goals to lead West Hoke to the win against Sy camore Lane 4-0. Jamie Stark (West Hoke goalie) kept her scoreless streak in tact against Sycamore Lane includ ing stopping one penalty kick. Coach James 1 lorwath said, Ithe girls played solid defense which rarely allowed opponents in the box, our midfielders played outstanding setting up Jessica for all of her goals.? When the girls played Hamlet they ran intooneofthe toughest defenses in the league. Michelle Nolte scored West Hokei's only goal, which was not enough to hold off Hamlet in the 2-1 loss. The boys defeated Sycamore Lane 4-0 as well. Yamil Arce had two goals with JesusGuerrero and Jake Johnson scoring one apiece. Justin Craig had three saves in the game at goalie. Coach James Horwath said, “1 think the team is starting to gel, the shots we took on goal were quality shots. 1 am proudof the way they have improved.” In the game against Hamlet the West Hoke boys tied Hamlet 3-3. Joshua Wright, Jesus Guerrero and Carlos Bonfil each had one goal. M .1 11 Top photo, Michelle Nolte controls the ball in the game against Hamlet week. Michelle scored the only goal in the game for West Hoke. Bottom, West Hoke goalie Jamie Stark gets ready to attempt a stop by Hamlet. The home team lost 2-1 in that game. Spring break street jam and basketball tourney Center Grove Missionary Baptist Church is holding a spring break three- on-three basketball tournament and slam-dunk contest on Friday, April 18. Trophies will be awarded for first, second and third place; individuals’ medals are gold, silver and bronze. Cost is $5 per player and tip-off is at 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact Crystal Buie at(910)843-5718; MSG McPhaul at (910) 583-8218; or Brother Derrick at (910) 843-4922. MATCH POINT Always keep a shovel rake and water nearby when burning debris. REMEMBER, ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FOREST FIRES. A PuCtc ot ch* :A PoTMt « ca rouf Sute FoTMlr Home sports this week Hoke High Apr. 01, Varsity Baseball vs. Douglas Byrd, 7 p.m. Apr. 01, JV Softball vs. Douglas Byrd, 7 p.m. Apr. 01, Men Tennis vs. Seventy-First, 4:3() p.m. Apr. 02, Women Soccer vs. Richmond, 6 p.m. Apr. 03, 9th Grade Baseball vs. Pinecrest, 4 p.m. Apr. 04, Varsity Softball vs. Scotland. 4 p.m. Apr. 04, JV Baseball vs. Scotland, 4 p.m. East Hoke Apr. 07, Baseball vs. Carver, 4 p.m. Apr. 07, Softball vs. Carver, 4 p.m. Apr. 03, Girls Soccer vs. Rohanen, 2:45 p.m. Apr. 03, Boys Soccer vs. Rohanen, Following Girls West Hoke Apr. 01, Girls Soccer vs. Rohanen, 3:30 p.m Apr. 01, Boys Soccer vs. Rohanen, Following Girls Pinehili Volunteer Fire Department Annual Bill Heath Barbecue Saturday, April 12, 2003 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Corner of Ashmont & Calloway Road Quewhiffle Township Bucks blow out Westover By Hai. Nunn Sports writer The Moke Nigh Varsity Bucks baseball team came away with a big win over Westover last Tuesday night in a 10-0 rout in five innings. Matt Jacobs and James Harris combined for the shutout with Jacobs pitching four innings registering a strikeout per inning and Harris getting one strikeout in one inning. “The team played great defense with no errors,” said Coach Gary Brigmanofthe win. I eft fielder Brian Stephens went 2 for 3 with a 3 run homerun in the fourth inning. Javon Johnson went 3 for 3 vvith 3 R Bl’s and CJ Gaddis went 2 for 3 with a double and I RBI. In the Friday night game against Pinecrest, the Bucks couldn’t catch a cold on the ball field. With 6 errors in the game the Bucks allowed enough unearned runs to let Pinecrest run away with the win 10-4. ‘‘We played sloppy defense in this game. I'm not sure if it was the lights on the field or the drizzle of the rain that caused us to play so sloppy,” Coach Brigman said. The one high light of the game was Danna Goins hitting 2 for 2 with one double. The Varsity Bucks play away this FYiday night against Scotland County at 7 p.m. Hitting clinic The Hoke County Bucks announce that on Apri 112,2003 the coaches and players are conducting a “hitting clinic” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This clinic is open to kids from ages 6-12. The cost is $ 10 per kid and the money raised will support the Varsity Base ball team. ■‘We like to work with the kids in the county and helpout in any way we can," Coach Brigman said. For more information on the clinic, contact Coach Brigman at 875-2156 ext. 6427. Boys of summer back in swing By Hai Nunn Sports writer 'Hie I loke County Parks and Rec reation Department has kicked off the initial part of the baseball season. Parks & Rec Director Klgin Blue has been working hard to get the fields, equipment and coaches ready for the upcoming sea.son. Last Tues day and Thursday night all kids ages 9 through 12 were put on the field for the first time this year. Coaches from the Dixie AAA and Dixie Major leagues had notepads and pencils in hand watching each and every ballplayer. Players went through hitting, fielding and mnning bases while the coaches scanned the group. 'Hie draft was held immediately after the workout and all players were assigned to a team. Other levels that the Parks and Recreation department offer are T- Ball ages 4-6, Coach Pitch ages 7-9, Babe Ruth 13-15, Ponytail (girls) 10- 12, Belles (girls) 12-15 and Debs (girls) 16-18. For more information, contact Parks & Rec at 875-4035. . WT'! \ Hoke County Parks and Recreation Director Elgin Blue talks with players and parents during the Dixie Major Baseball League draft. Law vs. lesson basketball challenge Proceeds from April 3 game go to Special Olympics By Hal Nunn Sports writer Come out and support the basket ball challenge fundraiser for Special Olympics on Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m. 'I'he 1 loke County Sheriffs depu ties vs. Hoke County High School teachers and coaches basketbal 1 game will be held at the high school gvmna- sium this week. All money raised for this game will be donated to the North Carolina Special Olympics. 'Pickets are $5 per person and you can contact The 1 loke County Sheriff Department at 875- 5111 or 1 loke County High School at 875-2156 ext. 6407 for more infor mation. Come on out and support the ath letes who are volunteering their time and more importantly their efforts for Special Olympics. y i Don’t Take A Chance. J.H. Austin Insurance Agency can help keep your family SAFE! Auto • Home • Health • Life • Bonds 114 W. 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