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Wilkes-Barre lacrosse team is official Friday By JOE SOPRANO jsoprano@timesleader.com
Wilkes-Barre will officially have a new professional sports team on Friday, but those fans wanting to race out and buy a hat a shirt with the team’s new logo will have to wait a bit longer. The area’s entry into the North American Lacrosse League will be formally announced at a press conference at 2 p.m. Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena.
The name for the indoor lacrosse team will not be announced at the press conference, however. What will be announced will be the ownership group, headed by Easton area businessman Jim Jennings, and the fact that the team will play at an 8-game home season at the Wilkes-Barre Township Arena. Scheduled to appear at the press conference are Wilkes-Barre mayor Tom
TUNKHANNOCK TIGERS Record: 15-2 (No. 2 seed) WVC Division I West champions Coach: Gary Custer
WEST SCRANTON INVADERS Record: 15-3 (No. 4 seed) 2nd place, Lackawanna Division 1 Coach: Paul McGloin
Possible lineup Player ..........................(Playoff AVG) 1. Kyle Custer, cf .......................(.333) 2. Ty Saylor, dh .........................(.100) 3. Mike Papi, ss..........................(.571) 4. Mike Healey, 1b....................(.500) 5. Rich Condeelis, p..................(.571) 6. Wes Custer, c .......................(.286) 7. Josh McClain, 3b...................(.143) 8. Ryan Goodwin, lf ................(.250) 9. Jeremy Lee, rf ....................(.500) Alex Zaner, 2b
Possible lineup Player ..........................(Playoff AVG) 1. Drew Pirritano, cf ................(.600) 2. Tim Forsette, ss .....................(.1 1 1) 3. Josh Schroeder, p ...............(.333) 4. Tom Richards, c ..................(.429) 5. Will Fletcher, rf....................(.545) 6. James Dunning, 1b .............(.500) 7. Dan Repshis, lf .....................(.375) 8. Mike Zaccheo, 3b ................(.222) 9. Cory Nidoh, 2b....................(.000)
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Condeelis, Kyle Custer, Wes Custer, Ryan Goodwin, Healey, Mike Papi and Ty Saylor. Healey struck out nine in a complete-game victory against the Crusaders, going 2-for-3 with a double at the plate. Condeelis doubled twice. “Maturity. I think that’s been the key for us,” Tigers coach Gary Custer said after beating Dallas in the district quarterfinals. Tunkhannock, the second seed in the 3A bracket these past two seasons, is hopeful that the experience will pay off against the No. 4 Invaders. It took a bit of a wake-up call in the playoff opener this time around to get the Tigers (15-2) going. Hosting 15th-seeded Crestwood in the first round, the Tigers trailed heading into
2011 schedule Lackawanna League season North Pocono..........................W, 5-4 Abington Heights ....................W, 11-6 at Wallenpaupack....................W, 10-1 at Scranton Prep.......................W, 11-1 Scranton..................................L, 12-10 at Honesdale ..........................W, 14-4 Delaware Valley .....................W, 10-6 at North Pocono ....................W, 12-6 at Abington Heights...............L, 15-8 Wallenpaupack ........................W, 4-3 Scranton Prep..........................W, 11-8 at Scranton................................W, 7-1 at Delaware Valley .................W, 8-0 Honesdale ...............................W, 8-6 Division 1 title playoff vs. Scranton .............................L, 6-0 District 2 tournament Honesdale ...............................W, 12-2 Berwick ......................................W, 3-1 at Valley View..........................W, 7-4
the bottom of the sixth before scoring four times for a 6-3 win. “I thought we took Crestwood a little bit lightly,” Custer said. “I thought we relaxed a little bit against Crestwood. But we were mentally prepared (after that). I think we’re in good shape now.” Like last season, the Tigers seem to have found some magic for the playoffs, playing some of their best baseball of the year. “I think we’re at the top of the ladder,” Custer said headed into the semis. Abington Heights proceeded to give a serious scare to the Tigers, but the sixth-seeded Comets were in Class 4A just a few years ago and had knocked off Pittston Area in the quarterfinals this past Friday. Now Tunkhannock faces another team from the Lackawanna League’s top division in West Scranton (15-3). The Invaders beat Honesdale, Berwick and No. 1 Valley View to reach the title game.
Lawyer: Pacquiao settles defamation lawsuit LOS ANGELES — A lawyer for Manny Pacquiao says the boxer has settled a defamation lawsuit against other boxing world figures who intimated he used performance enhancing drugs. Attorney Daniel Petrocelli said in a release Wednesday that Pacquiao settled with former boxer Oscar de La Hoya and Richard Schaefer of Golden Boy Promotions on confi-
chise. According to sources, the team and the arena are currently ironing out details of a five-year lease. The league will begin play in January and crown a champion by the end of April, allowing players to play in Major League Lacrosse. Jennings has owned several teams and served as commissioner of the National Lacrosse League from 2000 to
dential terms. Messages left with Schaefer and de La Hoya attorney Jeffrey Spitz weren’t returned. Pacquiao’s boxing rival, Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Mayweather’s father and uncle also were named in the defamation suit, but Petrocelli said they aren’t included in the settlement. Mayweather lawyer Mark Tratos didn’t return a call.
2009. He got his start in professional sports in 1982 as a ticket sales executive for the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League. He has owned and operated three minor league basketball franchises – the Florida Beach Dogs, the New Jersey Shorecats and the Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs. He is currently president of Waterbuck Media in Easton.
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2011 schedule WVC season at Berwick.................................L, 5-3 at Wyoming Area ....................W, 7-0 Dallas .......................................W, 9-0 Wyoming Valley West.............W, 5-3 at Coughlin..............................W, 15-3 Nanticoke................................W, 15-0 at Hazleton Area ....................W, 4-0 Pittston Area ...........................W, 4-3 Crestwood.................................W, 12-1 at Holy Redeemer .................W, 10-9 Wyoming Area........................W, 13-9 Berwick .....................................W, 12-1 at Dallas....................................L, 6-5 at Wyoming Valley West .......W, 13-0 District 2 tournament Crestwood................................W, 6-3 Dallas ........................................W, 7-3 Abington Heights ...................W, 5-4
Leighton, Wilkes-Barre Township mayor Carl Kuren and NALL commissioner Phil Evans. According to the league’s Web site, Wilkes-Barre will have the honor of being league’s first team to be officially announced. Hershey and Reading were also rumored to be in contention to land teams, while Orlando, Fla., seemed set to serve as the league’s flagship fran-
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2010 Wyoming Valley Country Club Classic winners Eric Williams, left, and John Olszewski
WVCC tee times set HANOVER TOWNSHIP – The Wyoming Valley Country Club Invitational will tee of Friday with 18 holes of qualifying. The top 15 teams in the stroke-play qualifying round will join defending champions Eric Williams and John Olszewski in championship flight when match play begins Saturday. The remaining golfers will be devided into flights and also compete in match play. Listed below are the tee times for Friday’s action. 7:30a.m.— John Reese; Wes Parker; Henry Goldowski; Rick Cronauer 7:30a.m.— Marty Klein; Joe Skvarla; Joe Butcher; Dan Novak 7:40a.m.— Jeff Bellas; Tom Lyons; Joe Werner; Jeff Howanitz 7:40a.m.— Dave Kachurak; Matt Kachurak; Harry Gaughan; James Barrett 7:50a.m.— John Kempinski; Dan Kempinski; Joe Yozviak; Andrew Yoziak 7:50a.m.— Ray Lick; Sheldon Richards; Joe Patrizi; Dave Coffee 8:00a.m.— Dan Leco; Pat Wielgopolski; Bill Jones; John Davison 8:00a.m.— Ron Hummer; Jim Sabatini; Brian Mcdermott; Art Rogo 8:10a.m.—Dave Bienias; Paul Skrip; Joe Marut; Don Wolfe 8:10a.m.— John Miller; Keith Kopec; Randy Catalanotte; Brian Kersteter 8:20a.m.— Steve Skiro; Art Brunn Jr; Frank Schiel; Frank Schiel Jr 8:20a.m.— Mark Jones; Rich Serafin; Kevin Keyes, Keyes; Kevin Polifko 8:30a.m.— Ron Drobenak; Brian Balutis; Joe Wnorowski; Steve Shipierski 8:30a.m.— Len Lulis; Alex Mclauchlin; Jack Digwood; Jason Marks 8:40a.m.— Paul Murray; Dan Chaump; John Kotsko; Scott Safko 8:40a.m.— James Scorey; Paul Kish; Fred Schiel; Dave Pieczynski 8:50a.m.— John Olszewski; Eric Williams; MikeZapotoski; ScottFrancis 8:50a.m.— John Muench; John Kotis; Mike Duda;
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Yet, they served notice to Manheim Township, which was in control of the flow for the most part but clinging to a onegoal advantage until Engwall struck. “That’s one of the things we told them, that this thing could turn around on one goal,” Manheim Township coach Terry Law said. “It could have definitely gone in their favor if they scored one. We just wanted to
Don Crossin 9:00a.m.— Jack Wilk; Mike Wilk; Greg Ready; Rob Lee 9:00a.m.— Geoff Dent; Dale Dent; George Reimiller; Joe Mantione 9:10a.m.— David Owca; Dennis Owca; Pete Olszewski; Chad Rado 9:10a.m.— Drew Mamary; Eric Plisko; Rick Berry; Tom Wasilewski 9:20a.m.— Ted Komoroski; Brandon Matthews; Joe Weiscarger; John Gershey 9:20a.m.— Max Hritzik; Chet Blazick; Manny Mihalos; Gene Chiavacci 12:10p.m.— Jerry Decker; Jim ThomasIii; Jim Thomas; David Thomas 12:10p.m.- - Rx Kempinski; Tom Kempinski; Jay Burkhart; BobBurkhart 12:20p.m.—Tom Gormen; Molly Gorman; Tom Zabresky; George Fredmonski 12:20p.m.—Lou Mastrini; Dan Cornali; Dino Mazarki; Paul Tomek 12:30p.m.— Chris Schwartz; Chris W Schwartz; Marty Behm; Gary Krawetz 12:30p.m.—John Churnetski;WallyKuharchik;ScottBarth;LouBelgio 12:40p.m.—Ed Nork; Steve Tokach; Tom Mastrini; Mark Dingman 12:40p.m.—Ned Delaney; Gene Caprio; Tom Macneely; Paul Murphy 12:50p.m.—Tony Pointek; Mike Pointek; Ken Thoma; James Falzone 12:50p.m.— Stan Kempinski; Gene Salko; Joe Manoski; Ken Swiderski 1:00p.m.— John Leighton; Rich Crossin; Larry Karnes; Floyd Bowen 1:00p.m.— Fran Fisher; Kevin Fisher; Ned Endler; Pat Endler 1:10p.m.— Christan Chwiej; Steve Chwiej; Joe Perugino; Fred Lombardo 1:10p.m.— Joe Beggs; Tony Genoble; Vince Tassitano; Chris Beggs 1:20p.m.-- TomIskra; JimGardas; Mike Hirthler; Mike Hirthler Jr 1:20p.m.— Paul Berdy; Tom Gill; Tom Steltzer; D.L. Sadvary 1:30p.m.— Jason Moore; T.J. Cook; Matt Martin; Frank DeGaetano 1:30p.m.— Victor Swiderski; Joe Baranowski; Bob Selig; Rick Sutliff 1:40p.m.— Dan Barnes; John Bobeck; Robert Rostock; Kevin Barno 1:40p.m.— John Konicki; Jamie Pearce; John Lisman; James Sheridan 1:50p.m.— Bob Birk; RonDovman;TonyGrabowski;GeorgeJones 1:50p.m.— James Lentini; Daulton Lentini; Corey Mitchell; Corey Mitchell Jr 2:00p.m.—Mark Soprano; John Callahan; RonSimon; BruceBrenner 2:00p.m.—Ed Brady; Neal Bukeavich; J.P. Andrejko; Jeff Andrejko 2:10p.m.—Frank Slucki; Frank SluckiIi; Len Butczynski; Brian Marcinkowski 2:10p.m.—Mike Blazick; Mark Kopec; Mark Jarolen; Len Coleman
go out and get simple. When we try to be too cute and too complicated, if everybody’s not on the same page, it doesn’t come off. By simple, play the ball the way you’re facing (and) play the ball to feet.” The Blue Streaks essentially put away the game in the 64th minute using that tactic when Kaileen Delaney dropped a long pass to Leslie Henny breaking down the middle.
Manheim Twp.......................................... 1 3 — 4 Berwick ..................................................... 0 0 — 0 First half: 1. MT, Jackie Poucel (Claudia Grossman), 2nd min; Second half: 2. MT, Danni Engwall (Grossman), 57th; 3. MT, Leslie Henny (Kaileen Delaney), 64th; 4. MT, Aubrie Christensen (Maddie Hayes), 72nd. Shots: MT 16, BER 6; Saves: MT (Sierra Shaub), BER 5 (Sarah Wilczynski); Corners: MT 5, BER 1.
through.” For one thing, the venue could have an impact. Squaring off at PNC Field in Moosic will be fairly alien to high school players not accustomed to the size and dimensions of a pro stadium. During the regular season, the Royals (11-7) hit 15 home runs as a team while the Black Knights (17-1) slammed 13. Redeemer’s Christian Choman and Lehman’s Josh Everett have homered in each of their respective team’s three playoff games so far. Continuing those streaks at PNC Field instead of Hollenback Park and Lake-Lehman High School will be tougher. “We’re still going to try and play our game,” Redeemer coach Chris Ritsick said. “I think playing at the bigger ballpark may cut down a little bit on runs, being that it takes the home run ball out of things a bit.” On the other side of the coin, the stadium can also be tough on outfielders, who have to deal with much more room for balls to drop in, as well as the occasional shot off the wall. Regardless, both starting pitchers – Tyler McGovern for the top-seeded Knights and Ted Ritsick for the No. 7 Royals – know that the opposing lineup will provide a tough challenge. “He’s very excited,” Chris Ritsick said of his ace. “He’s a threeyear starter and he’s always up for big situations for us. Teddy always wants the ball. He doesn’t back down and he’s looking forward to the opportunity this year.” Though the teams play in separate divisions, the players are still familiar with one another. The schools faced off in the 2009 district quarterfinals, won 7-3 by the Knights. Four current Lehman starters – Bryan Mathers, Zack Yursha, Adam Paulauskas and Ryan Murphy – played in that game, along with three for the Royals – Ritsick, Mark Malloy and Steve Ruch. “We know them,” LeValley said. “We played them two years ago. We’ve played these kids from teeners and little league all the way up. Choman and Ruch and Malloy and (Pat) Condo and all those kids. … We’re familiar with them.”
AT A G L A N C E T HOLY REDEEMER ROYALS Record: 11-7 (No. 7 seed) 3rd place, WVC Division I East Coach: Chris Ritsick Possible lineup Player ..........................(Playoff AVG) 1. Mark Malloy, cf .......................(.125) 2. Dominick Policare, 2b.........(.375) 3. Steve Ruch, 3b.....................(.375) 4. Christian Choman, 1b .........(.300) 5. Ted Ritsick, p.......................(.000) 6. Eric Ringsdorf, dh...............(.250) 7. Cody Tsevdos, lf ....................(.143) 8. Dan Byorick, rf....................(.286) 9. Adam Dunsmuir, ss .............(.333) Joel Peterlin, c 2011 schedule WVC season at Coughlin...............................L, 5-4 Crestwood................................W, 6-3 Pittston Area ..........................W, 13-6 Nanticoke ...............................W, 10-0 Hazleton Area ..........................L, 5-3 Berwick.....................................W, 11-0 at Wyoming Area ...................W, 14-7 at Wyoming Valley West........L, 10-0 Tunkhannock ..........................L, 10-9 Coughlin..................................W, 14-0 Dallas ........................................L, 6-4 at Nanticoke...........................W, 10-9 at Crestwood..........................W, 10-5 at Hazleton Area .......................L, 2-1 at Pittston Area .......................L, 13-11 District 2 tournament Lakeland...................................W, 9-7 at Meyers...................................W, 9-1 Dunmore ..................................W, 5-3 LAKE-LEHMAN BLACK KNIGHTS Record: 17-1 (No. 1 seed) WVC Division II champions Coach: Mark LeValley Possible lineup Player ..........................(Playoff AVG) 1. Ryan Murphy, lf ....................(.286) 2. Josh Everett, 2b .................(.600) 3. Bryan Mathers, ss ...............(.375) 4. Tyler McGovern, p ..............(.444) 5. Zack Yursha, cf ...................(.250) 6. Adam Paulauskas, dh ........(.500) 7. Cole Barbacci, c ...................(.333) 8. Curt Barbacci, 3b................(.333) 9. Troy Shurites, rf ..................(.333) Scott Bean, 1b 2011 schedule WVC season Northwest...............................W, 14-4 at Meyers..................................L, 12-2 at Wyoming Seminary ..........W, 15-0 at Hanover Area ....................W, 14-4 at MMI Prep ............................W, 12-0 West Side Tech.......................W, 18-4 GAR..........................................W, 13-0 Hanover Area ..........................W, 4-3 Meyers ......................................W, 11-4 Wyoming Seminary ................W, 8-2 at GAR .....................................W, 19-2 MMI Prep...................................W, 7-3 at West Side Tech ..................W, 14-5 at Northwest...........................W, 23-1 Division II title playoff vs. Meyers..................................W, 3-1 District 2 tournament Carbondale .............................W, 13-0 Mid Valley ................................W, 12-2 Hanover Area ..........................W, 8-3
Jim Calhoun remains mum on future at UConn DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) — Jim Calhoun says he still hasn’t decided whether to return for a 26th season as coach of the Connecticut men’s basketball team. Less than two months after the Huskies won their third NCAA championship, Calhoun told
graduates of the high school where he coached and taught that “the best years are ahead of you.” But he wouldn’t say how he would spend his own future. Calhoun spoke Wednesday at graduation ceremonies at Dedham High School.
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Adam Mahler, 10, of Nuangola with his dad Eric.
Mike McMynne of Dunmore with his sons (from left) Bobby, 10, and Stephen, 14.
Pictured (from left) Charlie Jones Jr. of Troop 154, Swoyersville, and his dad Charlie Jones Sr.