Wolves 15s to take on Marconi in PYL Grand Final

Following the Premier Youth League Preliminary Finals last weekend, the Wollongong Wolves under 15s are to take on the Marconi Stallions in the grand next Saturday. Marconi qualified for the grand final by defeating Blacktown City in the preliminary final 2 nil.

The preliminary final results and grand final draw (all grand finals are at Gabbie Stadium Blacktown on Saturday August 30) are:

Under 18s:
Preliminary Final: APIA Leichhardt 7 defeated Penrith Nepean United nil
Grand Final: Blacktown v APIA Leichhardt ; 3pm

Under 16s:
Preliminary Final: Blacktown City defeated Manly United 5 – 3 on penalties
Grand Final: Marconi Stallions v Blacktown City: 1.15pm

Under 15s:
Preliminary Final: Marconi Stallions 2 defeated Blacktown City nil
Grand Final: Wollongong FC v Marconi Stallions: 11.40am

Under 14s:
Preliminary Final: Blacktown City 3 defeated Marconi Stallions nil
Grand Final: Sutherland Sharks v Blacktown City: 10.15am

Under 13s:
Preliminary Final: Sutherland Sharks 3 defeated Manly United nil
Grand Final: Marconi Stallions v Sutherland Sharks: 9am

Spirit waver against Hawks

The Sydney "Westbus" Spirit (formerly West Sydney Razorbacks) have had their colours lowered for the first time in the 2008-2009 NBL pre-season, falling 121-118 to the Wollongong “ahm” Hawks on Friday night at the Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre (PVRSC). The game attracted a strong turn-out from the local fans and the Spirit gave them plenty to cheer about in the opening minutes, racing away to a 15-5 lead behind strong performances from twin towers Matt Knight and Julian Khazzouh.

The Hawks may have been slow off the mark but Cameron Tragardh and American import Dusty Rychart soon brought the visitors back into the game, lighting up the boards to drag their team into a 28-28 scoreline at the first break.

PHOTOS: Action from Friday night's game between the Sydney Spirit and Wollongong Hawks - photos courtesy of Noel Rowsell (www.photoexcellence.com.au)

The Spirit's two new imports Derrick Low and David Gruber were having a significantly quieter night, scoring just two points between them in the opening period. The Hawks pushed ahead to lead 62-58 at the main break, then held that advantage to lead 88-83 going into "money-time". Low finally began to show some spark in the Spirit back-court but the Hawks had far too many scoring options and - as they had done all night - found glaring weaknesses in the Spirit defence to score crucial baskets and hold on for a 3-point victory.

For the Hawks Trigger (Tragardh) top scored bringing 33 points to the game closely followed by import Dusty Rychart with 26 and 9 boards. The Hawks will take to the road this week, taking on Adelaide in Port Lincoln, followed by a clash at the Dome on Friday night.

Wollongong Hawks 121 (Cameron Tragardh 33 points, 9 boards, 3 blocked shots, 2 assists; Dusty Rychart 26 points, 9 boards; Lindsay Tait 19 points; Kavossy Franklin 17, Matt Campbell 15, Anthony Petrie 9) defeated Sydney "Westbus" Spirit 118 (Matt Knight 20 points; Julian Khazzouh 18 points, 11 boards, 3 blocked shots; Liam Rush 17 points; Derrick Low 15; Graeme Dann 13; David Gruber 12, Damian Martin 10)
Action photos from the NBL, WNBL, WABL, SL, WNWBL and NWBL can be viewed at www.photoexcellence.com.au

Cardinals take Club Championship; Semis on weekend

Minor premier Wests Cardinals ended their regular season recording a 3-0 win over Dapto Chiefs in the final round 20 fixture played at Hector Harvey Reserve, Dapto. Pitchers Blake Handley (7 innings, 2 hits) and Jamie Simon (2 innings, 1 hit) combined for the shutout win in the cold and damp conditions.

The early innings of this game produced no runs with Handley and rival starter Aaron Mills taking control on the mound. The break came for the visitors in the fourth inning where Jamie Simon batted in Ben Garvey for the first run.

Additional runs were scored in the next two innings, Trent D’Antonio batting in Paul Trembearth in the fifth after the latter was advanced from first to third on a hit by his brother Jeff Trembearth. The third run was scored by Nathan Grogan following an error by Chiefs.

Cardinals outhit Chiefs 10-3 and made no errors to the opposition’s four. Jamie Simon was the only hitter to record multiple hits.

The other game – Kiama Braves v. Berkeley Eagles was washed out at Kiama following overnight rain.

Second Grade: Chiefs 3 Cardinals 1; Pirates 5 Mariners 3; Braves  Vs. Eagles washed out

Third Grade: Warriors 18 Chiefs 10; Pirates 14 Mariners 4;  Braves  Vs.  Eagles   washed out

Cardinals also secured the Club Championship for the season in this, their 60th anniversary year. The second and third grade minor premierships were taken out by Bulli Pirates.
Cardinals now meet Eagles in Saturday’s major semi final at Cringila Community Park in a game that promises to be a cracker. The two teams have shared the honours this season with two wins each and share the same statistic for premierships won against each other in the past four seasons. Chiefs will play Bulli Pirates in the elimination semi final at Thomas Dalton Park, Fairy Meadow.

Table – Cardinals 84%, Eagles 69%, Chiefs 47%, Pirates 30%, Braves 20%.

Post season games commence 30 minutes earlier than regular season games meaning first grade commences at 1.45pm for nine innings duration. Seconds commence at 11.30am and thirds at 9.15am.

Participate or volunteer in the world’s largest multi-sport event

The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games (10-18 October 2009) is just over a year away and the Organising Committee has begun recruiting volunteers.

Find out more about the games and how you can get involved: http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/features/swm_volunteers.asp

Prepare for the junior cricket season in the October holidays.

School Holiday Clinics for junior cricketers will be running on Bradman Oval, Bowral from 10am to 3pm, Wednesday October 1, Thursday October 2 and Friday October 3. The clinics are for girls and boys aged 8 – 16.

Participants can take part for one day or three to prepare for a big season. Any team or school that registers eleven players, one player is FREE.

Everyone who has registered by the closing date (September 24) will go into a draw for a Cricket Kit, valued at $280.(Batting pads, gloves, thigh pad, protector, willow Bat and Sommers kit bag).
 
For further information: Phone Rick McCarthy on 0248 617788  or mob: 0408670812

Spring Holiday Camps for Kids in October

NSW Sport and Recreation's action-packed kids' holiday camps are run by experienced and well-qualified instructors. Young people learn social living skills, experience challenging activities, develop self-esteem and make new friends. They also have great fun and won’t have a moment to spare!
http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/kidscamps/

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