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1 1 Asbury Park March 31, 1984 B5 1984 All-Shore Girls Basketball Team O'Donnell coach of the year jUl-Shore names are Iwell known From page Bl FIRST TEAM Name School Ht. Yr. Jill Spaschak Southern 5-7 Sr. Dolores Dixon Red Bank 5-11 Sr. Theresa Jones Lake wood 5-10 Sr.

Millie Calderon Neptune 5-3 Jr. Michelle Allen Neptune 5-10 Sr. SECOND TEAM Lynn Williams Long Branch 5-6 Jr. Regina Ricks Asbury Park 5-7 Sr. Andrea Ashuck Middletown South 6-2 Jr.

Kim West Ocean 6-3 Sr. Patti Gallant Southern 6-0 Sr. THIRD TEAM Liz Fitzpatnck Red Bank Catholic 6-0 Jr. Leona O'Connor St. Rose 5-6 Sr.

Charai Bowman 1 Freehold Twp. 5-8 Sr. BevFord Holmdel Sr. Eileen Baynes TR North 5-4 Sr. ALL-MONMOUTH Dolores Dixon Red Bank 5-11 Sr.

Millie Calderon Neptune 5-3 Jr. Michelle Allen Neptune 5-10 Sr. Andrea Ashuck Middletown South 6-2 Jr. Lynn Williams Long Branch 5-6 Jr. ALL-OCEAN Theresa Jones Lakewood 5-10 Sr.

Jill Spaschak Southern 5-7 Sr. Patti Gallant Southern 6-0 Sr. Agnes Whitfield Central 5-8 Sr. Eileen Baynes Toms River North 5-4 Sr. HONORABLE MENTION "The state tournaments, it's a time of the year when your team has to get lucky rolling," O'Donnell said.

"You might looka your talent and think you have a chance, but it's a game-to-game thing. "After we won Central Jersey, we had! nothing to lose in the last two games. We were relaxed and everything fell into place." That "everything" translated into the Fliers beating every team in the tournament by dou-I ble digit margins. "The kids do the work," O'Donnell "We try to help them play well, but they're the ones that go out and perform on the floor." O'Donnell knows all about performing or( the basketball court. He earned All-Shore honors as a guard at Neptune and finished his high school career with 602 points and an average oi 12 assists per game.

During O'Donnell's three years as a player, the Fliers posted a 45-8 record and earned a trip to the 1968 state finals, where they lost by two points to Perth Amboj in the final seconds. "Coaching is really rewarding," said O'Donnell, who was eighth grade coach for two years and boys junior varsity coach for five before he took over the girls program. And what type of coach is he? "I think I'm turning somewhat into a per fectionist in a way," O'Donnell said. "I enjoy the part of trying to mold a team together, trying to get it working like we did against Plainfield." And against Plainfield, the perfectionist saw perfection. I By WENDY GRl'VIW Press Staff Writer THREE YEARS ago, Ken O'Donnell walked onto Neptune basketball court as the new girls basketball head coach.

This year, he walked off the basketball court as the coach of the new NJSIAA Group IV champions Neptune. After two years of should've-but didn't games in the Central Jersey Group IV final, the Scarlet Fliers did it all this season in a 27-2 year, culminating in a 79-65 win over previously unbeaten Plainfield for the coveted state title, their first. And for those honors, Neptune coach Ken O'Donnell is honored as this year's Asbury Park Press Coach of the Year. "For the last two years, that's made for a long offseason," O'Donnell said. "This year, it's just a totally different experience.

It's such a rewarding, satisfying feeling." In three years as head coach, O'Donnell has compiled a 75-11 record. And in his reign, the Fliers have yet to be beaten in Shore Conference Class A North. "This year we wanted to remain undefeated in Class A North, reach the final four in the Shore Conference playoffs, win Central Jersey and anything beyond that was a little icing," O'Donnell said. "We achieved all our goals and all the icing." Neptune was a very good team during regular season, but once the state tournament came around, the Fliers were awesome. 4 KEN O'DONNELL Offseason to be sweet Southern is No.

1 in final poll content to be a power player. We didn't have to call on her that much. But this year, she helped us move the ball up Jhe court and on the defensive end she made a lot of steals and dribbled the full length of the court for a score." JILL SPASCHAK It's easy to find Jill Spaschak. jjust look for a basketball court and eventually she'll turn up. "I don't know anybody more dedicated to basketball than Jill is," said Southern coach Kathy Leslie.

"Nobody has given as much as Jill to the game. It's an all-year Jhing for her. She never lets up and never stops thinking about basketball." This season, Spaschak led Southern to the Shore Conference Class A South crown and the Shore Conference championship. She averaged 14.8 during her four-year career and averaged 16.5 ppg. this season with five assists and four steals and three rebounds per game.

She "shot 75 percent from the free throw line and 55 percent Jrom the floor. "I think her biggest asset is her ability to drive to the ibasket," Leslie said. "It opens up opportunties for other players to score because of the need to defend Jill with more than one flayer. She didn't need to score as much this year she didn't need to. She's had time to develop her outside shot and pass more because we've had balanced scoring." MICHELLE ALLEN Michelle Allen had the touch the shooting touch.

A quick move to the middle, she stops, pops and scores. The three-year starter finished her career with 1,071 points, averaging 21 ppg. this season with 10 rebounds as well as shooting 68 percent from the line. This season, she made the transition from guard to forward. "She made the transition well," said Neptune coach Ken O'Donnell.

"She can score well inside and she can play the guard position. She's got better than average speed. To put it lightly, she's quick. She can rebound for you, she can go to the basket or pull up with a jump shot." In short, Allen is a complete ballplayer. Year by year, O'Donnell has watched Allen improve and this year he says, "She was more consistent.

She took the scoring on her shoulders and she wasn't afraid to take the ball to the basket. She knew we were looking for points from her and she responded well. She was super." MILLIE CALDERON She passes, she presses, she steals and she scores. That's Neptune's 54 junior guard Millie Calderon. Calderon had an impressive season, capped by her state tournament play, where she dazzled the crowd with her skills and capped the finale with a season-high 28-point performance and the Most Valuable player award.

"When the big games came up she was ready to play," said O'Donnell. "She's our general on the floor. She Is one of the top ball handlers in the state. It's very difficult to press our team with her on the floor." Calderon finished this year averaging 16 and eight assists. "She's a bulldog on the court, she keeps going," O'Donnell said.

"She's unselfish, a good foul shooter. She's a leader. It's amazing that she's only a junior. She's just so good, you get spoiled watching her everyday." DOLORES DIXON Desire and talent. Put those together and that's Red Bank's Dolores Dixon.

The 5-11 senior forward does it all. She averaged 22 ppg. this season to finish with 1,675 career points in her four-year career to become the Bucs' all-time leading scorer. "She has the classic power move," said Red Bank coach Bill Kunze. "The good fake and the quick move to Clau A North Freehold Township: Dianne McGough: Manalapan: Leigh Pfesntak, Linda Roberto; Marlboro: Mary Szura, Jan Smith; Matawan: Paula Guthridge; Midd.

North: Kendra Dingee, Mary McCann; Mldd. South: Tracey Cahill, Karen Knapp; Neptune: Sharon Strothers. Annie Miti, Lisa Jones: Raritan: Toni McGraw. Clau A South Brick: Beth Karr; Brick Mem: Janine Paturzo Jackson: Laura Tannenbaum, Denise Serrano; Lakewood: Faith Nafzig-er; Southern: Judy Keefer, Kathy Harlfinger, Vitki Mauro: TR East: Denise McKenna, Laura Acker; TR North: Chris Forrester, Maureen Kelty; TR South: Chris Forrester, Maureen Kelty. Clau North Long Branch: Veronica Wilder, Sheri Bouldin; Monmouth: Audie Corson; Ocean: Meg Eberhardt; Red Bank: Nina Johnson, Rosemary Murphy; RB Catholic: Caroline Kenny, Sue Mallon; Rumton: Cathy Anderson, Kara Levens; Shore; Kerry Harmon; SJ Vlanncy: Caryn Demarest Clau South Ailentown: Mary Smith; Asbury Park: Lynette Redd, Oar-lyn Brooks, Johnsie Bailey, Marcia Holland; Central: Dianne Fischer, Rebecca Mosley; Freehold: Lafonda Hickman; Point Boro: Sue Blake, Kristin Estelle; Howell: Lily Frejer, Rachel DaSilva; Manasquan: Barbara Gunning; Wall: Audrey Zurawski.

Clau Henry Hudson: ingrid Faller; Holmdel: Irene Doll. Gena Ryan; Keansburg: Beth Winter; Keyport: Ronnie Dumas, Ma-ryanne Mollica; Lacey: Robin Meyh, Nina Oraddy; Manchester: Chris Edwards, Caren Cicon; Mater Del: Shonda Becker, Mary Beth Begley. Sue Ashmore; Point Beach: Kelly. Independents Monslgnor Donovan: Maureen McShea, Steph Harmon; St. Rose: Mimi Russoniello, Ellen Brennan, Sue Robbins.

who shared the Class South title with Central, had a few rocky moments early in the season, but when the end of the year came around they made it very clear who the best team in Group LT was. The Blue Bishops routed Whippany Park, 61-39, for the Group II title. Fourth-ranked and Shore Conference Class North champion Long Branch reached the Central Jersey Group HI final, but the Green Wave fell short, losing 57-53 to North Hunterdon. Fifth-ranked St. Rose won 11 in a row before losing to Wildwood Catholic, 57-53, in the state tournament.

Sixth-ranked Red Bank Catholic reached the South Jersey Parochial A final for the first time, but the Caseys couldn't overcome Notre Dame and bowed, 53-37. Middletown South and Central both put together impressive seasons and tied for seventh. The Eagles couldn't shake Neptune this season losing to the Fliers twice in regular season before falling, 59-45, in the CJ Group IV semifinals. Central reached the South Jersey Group HI final for the first time, but Sterling came out the winner with a 45-38 victory. No.

9 is Red Bank. The Bucs reached the CJ Group LT semifinal, but lost to SomerviUe, 57-45. No. 10 is Lakewood. The Piners were 16-1 at one point, but faced some rough times at the end of the season and fell to a very good Atlantic City team, 68-52 in the states.

IT WAS NO easy choice, no clear cut top team. But in the end, Southern got the nod as the top team in the final Asbury Park Press top 10 girls basketball poll. Shore Conference Class A South and Shore Conference champion Southern got four first-place votes and finished with 67 points, while NJSIAA Group IV and Shore Conference Class A North champion Neptune got three first-place votes and finished with 66 points. Southern and Neptune met twice this season. Southern won the first game, 58-53, in overtime in the Wall Christmas Tournament and the next victory was a 42-40 win in the Shore Conference final.

Southern went through the season without losing to a Shore Conference team. The Rams' only two losses were a 58-53 defeat to Moore Catholic of Staten Island and a controversial 51-46 overtime loss to Washington Township in the NJSIAA South Jersey Group IV final. Neptune lost just twice both to Southern. Otherwise, the Fliers were unstoppable, winning the Central Jersey Group IV crown with a victory over Trenton Central. And then they went on to a 66-49 Group IV semifinal win over previously unbeaten Washington Township before capping the season with a 79-65 victory over previously unbeaten Plain-field in the Group IV final.

Third-ranked Asbury Park was the Shore area's other state champ. The Blue Bishops, HERE'S THE final Asbury Park Press top 10 girls basketball poll, with first-place votes in parenthesis, season records and total voting points: 1. Southern (4) 27-2 -67 2. Neptune (3) 27-2 66 3. Asbury Park 21-6 51 4.

Long Branch 21-3 47 5. St. Rose 18-5 39 6. Red Bank Catholic 22-6 34 7. Midd.

South 21-8 .25 244 25 9. Red Bank 18-7 20 10. Lakewood 18-5. 10 Also receiving votes: Freehold Twp. SCORING LEADERS (REGULAR SEASON) 1.

Andrea Ashuck. Middletown South (21.6). 2. Dolores Dixon. Red Bank (21 4), 3.

Theresa Jones, Lakewood (19 4), 4. Lynn Williams. Long Branch (19 0), 5. Michelle Allen, Neptune (18.7), 6. Regina Ricks (18.1), 7.

Faith Nafziger, Lakewood (17.9). 8. Ronnie Dumas. Keyport (16 6). 9.

Kim West. Ocean (16.6). 10. Jill Spaschak, Southern (16 4). TEAM OFFENSE 1.

Neptune (60 7), 2. Mater Dei (59.9). 3. St. Rose (58.5).

4. Middletown South (57.9), 5 Long Branch (56 1). 6 Manchester (55.4), 7. Red Bank Catholic (54.6), 8. Freehold Township (53.9).

9 Lakewood (53.0), 10. Red Bank (52.8). TEAM DEFENSE 1. Southern (31.6). 2.

Ocean (32.3). 3. Central (34 3)." 4. Toms River East (34 9). 5 Lakewood (37.1).

6. Holmdel (37.2). 7. Neptune (37.3). 8.

Toms River South (37.5). 9. Long Branch (37.5). 10. Asbury Park (39.0).

the hoop." Because of her good moves, Dixon has gone to the line an average of 11 times per game for the past two years. "That's quite a statement," Kunze said. "She's too dominant." Kunze says offense isn't Dixon's strength. "She is a very good rebounder, the best I've seen in five years here," said Kunze. Dixon grabbed 350 rebounds this season, an average of 14 per game.

"She came to Red Bank as a good athlete as she's leaving as a good basketball player," Kunze said. "She's the. best player so far at Red Bank. She's a good jumper and she wants the ball. It's really desire that gets her the rebounds." IN FEBRUARY OUR SLOT PLAYERS WON Nettles homers in farewell 4j 1 The Associated Press Baseball of the third.

Rudy Law drew a walk to open the big third, stole second and scored on a single by Harold Baines. Greg Luzinski also walked and Tom Paciorek followed with a two-run double before Kittle and Vance Law homered. It was the fourth homer this spring for Vance Law, who hit four all last season. Philadelphia starter Charles Hudson was rocked for four more runs in the fourth inning, which included a two-run homer by Fisk and successive doubles by Baines and Luzinski. Dotson, giving up three earned runs in the seven innings he worked, upped his exhibition record to 4-0.

The Phillies have decided to send pitcher Marty Bystrom to the minor leagues for a couple of weeks, and have told outfielder Garry Maddox he won't be traded after all. "Right now, I'm numb," Maddox said Thursday. He had been told three days earlier that a trade to the New York Yankees was being worked out. "You build up anticipation of something happening and then, all of a sudden, it's just nothing," he said. "There were no explanations.

They just told me it's off and they expect you to go back out there as if nothing is going to be very difficult." Bystrom will be sent to the Class AAA Portland club for a couple of weeks, then return in time to start April 21 against the New York Mets. The Phils require waivers on Bystrom to make the move, and those waivers have been received. SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic Graig Nettles, who last night was traded to the San Diego Padres, hit a two-run homer in his final appearance with New York and Roy Smalley followed with a home run to lead the Yankees to a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros yesterday in an exhibition baseball game. Nettles, the Yankees' captain, was traded to San Diego for rookie pitcher Dennis Rasmussen. The home runs by Nettles and Smalley came in the Second inning.

Phil Niekro got the win and the loser was Nolan Ryan. The win raised the Yankees' record to 10-15 and Houston dropped 17-9 in the National League. It. Twins 7, Mets 4 .2,. ST.

PETERSBURG, Fla. Gary Gaeta's two-run double highlighted a four-run third inning that lifted to victory over New York, which settled for tonly two outs in their half of the fourth inning. After blowing a 4-0 first-inning lead on two-run homers jy Darryl Strawberry and Hubie Brooks and falling behind 5-4, the Mets lost track of the outs in the bottom of ithe fourth and took the field for the top of the fifth after 'only two outs had been recorded. I Brooks opened the Mets' fourth with a single. After panny Heep flied out, Brooks was caught stealing as Junior Ortiz swung and missed the first pitch from Minnesota starter Larry Pashnick.

For some reason, Ortiz walked away from the plate fand coaches Bobby Valentine and Bill Robinson headed Jor the dugout as the Mets took the field. With the Twins trailing 4-1, Tim Teufel drew a leadoff 'walk from loser Ron Darling to start the third and a throwing error by second baseman Wally Backman put Jwo runners on base. Gaetti's double made it 4-3 and he scored the tying run on a single by Mickey Hatcher, who homered in the second inning. After a balk, Tim "Laudner singled home the lead run. White Sox 11, Phillies 4 I SARASOTA, Fla.

Ron Kittle, Vance Law and jCarlton Fisk homered to lead Chicago to their sixth 'Straight exhibition victory. The White Sox are now 18-9 and own the best preseason record in the American League. Len Matuszek's two-run single off winner Richard Ibotson gave the Phillies a 2-1 lead in the top of the third Winning before Chicago erupted for six runs in the bottom Mm 1 If I 9 IX If 9 i T'Sr INTIRNATIONAL CASINO AffilUUKEJie mfflm April is tune-up month at TOWN! Sl COUNTRY IMPORTS Genuine Mazda parts. Factory trained technicians. Special discount prices.

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