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Courier-Hint "Tf outh Jersey Sports MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20,1989 7Cl 13 Gi crowns iiiiniDijiiiiumiiiuwuuim. limn 1 11 'WM''" fmm By BOB ELDER Courier-Post Staff H.S. Field Hockey 1 t) 'v Courier-Post photo by Glenn Scroggy All smiles: Chris McGinley (left) is about to the celebration. McGinley scored three goals in receive congratulations by Christine Vile as Shawnee's 5-0 victory over Morristown for the Kristen Kelly (center) and Nicole Wilson join in state Group 4 championship. EWING TOWNSHIP The domination was so complete, one sometimes had to wonder if one wasn't watching a small college team instead of a high school team.

But it was a high school team, the Shawnee High School field hockey team to be exact, which spanked Morristown, 5-0, in the New Jersey State Athletic Association Group 4 championship at Trenton State College yesterday. The numbers alone tell the 1 Shawnee, which took its second consecutive title with the win, amassed an astounding 21 shots, the Indians nary a one. In addition, the Renegades took 17 pen-talty corners. Morristown had only two. The game was over almost before it started.

Exactly one minute into the contest, Heather Graver slapped a crossing pass from Maggie Pappenhausen low under Morristown goalie Mallory Kilcoyne to put the score at 1-0. Five minutes and 15 seconds later, Chris McGinley ripped a shot off a corner high into the left side of the cage to put Shawnee up 2-0. The Renegades never looked back. "One of our problems was that we'd sometimes get off to a slow start, but that ended in the state semifinal," said Graver, a senior right wing, referring to the game against Central Jersey champion West Windsor, when McGinley opened the scoring just 17 seconds 1 rv soy be here, so anything less would have been a disappointment." But Shawnee was not to be disappointed on this day, thanks in part to the coherence in the Renegades' penalty-corner plan. With the game being played on artificial turf, it made Shawnee's style of stop the ball and let McGinley gun Those were Schultz' sentiments exactly.

"We try not to bother the kids about awards or other things like that until the season is over," she said. "Last season, when we won, there wasn't any pressure because no one expected us to be there. This year, everyone expected us to Moorestown records second straight Group 2 championship 3 WALT BURROWS Paulsboro flavor in championship games There's a distinct Paulsboro flavor in the Group 4 and Group 1 championship football games ji First of all, the Red Raiders I'. wilJL face Woodbury, 9-0 and No! 2 to the Top Ten Poll, for the Group 1 marbles. And secondly, Washington Township will host Brick Township in the largest public school final.

if The tie-in: Tom Brown and Jerry Taraschi are former head coaches at Paulsboro and are currently helping draw up the. blueprints, at Washington Township, Brown, was 57-15 as headman at Paulsboro in 1978-84. it Taraschi followed Brown at' Paulsboro, staying only two years in a 13-7 era. Now, their working together again as part of a five-man staff that is considered one of the most respected in South Jersey. Brown, the head coach, is surrounded by three other fine assistants in Al Siniscalchi, Ed Denton and Gary Mount.

"We all worked hard in preparing for Cherokee," said Brown, who coached Washington Township to the South Jersey Group 4 championship and led it to the Courier-Post Cup as the No. 1 team in the area in 1987. "Everybody contributed something to the game plan." Taraschi handles the inside linebackers, Siniscalchi concentrates on the defensive -secondary, Denton works with the defensive interior line and Mount is responsible for the defensive ends. "You know a head coach can't do everything alone," Brown said. "All of us put in plenty of, extra time for that game.

And, as it turned out, it was well worth it. That extra time goes for the kids, too. Brian DeAngelo, Cherokee's brilliant wide receiver, made seven receptions in his team's 13-10 loss to Washington Township. It gave him 58 for the season, an all-time record in the Burlington County League. The previous mark of 52 was held by the Chiefs' Dave Pitchko, who established the mark in 1985 as quarterback Kyle Horner's favorite receiver.

The South Jersey record is 63 set by Cherry Hill East's Steve Lobel in 1988. DeAngelo has one game remaining at Pemberton on Saturday morning. Nuncie Sacco, former basketball coach and current athletic director at Mainland, was chatting prior to Saturday's Group 3 football playoff game against Highland about the way the team feels about coach Bob Coffey. "They would run through a brick wall for him" said Sacco. "It's an unbelievable relationship.

He certainly knows how to handle young people." The Mustangs just about ran through the wall, scoring 21 points in the space of 6:25 to turn what looked like sure defeat into a memory-filled victory. Coffey is a graduate of Holy Spirit High School and Clemson University. He had a fine athletic career at both places but a possible pro career was cut short by a motorcycle accident which injured his right shoulder. "Bob is young and sets a good example' for the kids," said George Evinski, former athletic director who hired Coffey. "This is his first head coaching position.

He's still learning and I think he's going to be a great coach in the future." It'll be good to see Ed Myer handling the toastmaster chores at the Brooks-Irvine Memorial Football Club's annual banquet. There was some question as to whether or not he would be fully recovered from his recent triple bypass heart surgery in time to handle the chore. He made it known last night. Stealing a look-see ahead to basketball season, there will be power-aplenty come tournament time in the Cape-Atlantic League. Five of the 10 best boys' high school teams in South Jersey are likely to be Atlantic City, Mainland, Middle Township, Pleasantville and Wildwood.

Atlantic City is Group 4, Mainland Group 3, Middle Township Group 2 and Pleasantville and Wildwood both Group 1. Area fans will have an opportunity to see Middle Township in Cherry Hill East's Cougar Classic. The Panthers have replaced Burlington City in the eight-team field. Group 4 into the game en route to a 3-0 win. "I think that it's very important to get a quick start like that; that way we set the pace and play our game." Shawnee played its own game from wire to wire.

With junior Kristen Kelly and sophomore Kim Yeager at halfback and senior stopper Halynna Reynolds in front of senior goalie Jennifer West, every Indian offensive thrust was disconcerted. "After you get a lead like that, it's up to the defense to come up with a good game," said Shawnee coach Bobbie Schultz, whose club, ranked first in the Top Ten Poll, ran its record to 21-0-1. As anyone knows, the best defense is a good offense, and with McGinley on the team, offense usually isn't a problem. The senior left wing scored three goals for a natural hat trick, bringing her South Jersey-high total to 40 on the season, allowing her to stake her claim as the South Jersey scoring champion. "(The scoring title) wasn't even in my mind; I really tried not to think about it," said McGinley, who also had an assist on Jennifer Conner's goal at 10:27 of the second half.

"We try not to look at accompishments like that; we're more concerned with winning the game." 1 4. Group 1 Although having to share the coveted state title brought Stam-baugh's high school career to a bittersweet end, she was proud of her team. "We never exepected to come this far," Stambaugh said. "At camp we came out with good attitudes, but it just seemed like we weren't going to do very well because we lost most of our team and had to rebuild our defense." Haddonfield's defense hardly missed a beat in this season of supposed transition. The Haddons allowed just 15 goals.

Senior goalkeeper Kathleen Kuykendall earned her 12th shutout yesterday with three saves. Belvidere, which finished with a 9-2-2 record, got seven saves from goalie Jane Koeniges. Haddonfield coach Judy Morgan said it was possible that her team had difficulty adjusting to the Trenton State Astroturf. However, she pointed out that the Haddons had plenty of opportunities to score. "We were only on turf for two hours at Temple and it's a difficult transition to make from a grassy field," Morgan said.

"But the team we played was real tough, so it's a hard transition for everyone to make. We certainly had our opportunities to score." Although neither team had scouted the other before yesterday's game, Haddonfield's reputation preceded it. "We hadn't seen them but we knew they had to be good because they were from South Jersey and South Jersey and Philadelphia are known for strong hockey," said Belvidere coach Sally Ueberroth. "It doesn't matter because the team that wants to win will win. It's just that both teams really wanted to win today." But they both settled for the tie and went home with the title of 4- Courier-Post photo by Glenn Scrogg -T Crossed Sticks: Moorestown's Leslie Lehr (right) Pequannock's Jen Schmit for control of the ball.

Courier-Post photo by Glenn Scroggy Swinging away: Haddonfield's Heather Stambaugh hits the ball as Belvidere's Heather Garrison defends. Haddonfield gains share of state title by tying Belvidere lilll from the top of the circle easier carry out. "Their flyer (Erin Hurley) was extremely fast," said Schultz. "If the game was on grass, McGinley' probably wouldnt have gotten those shots off." McGinley scored two of her three goals off penalty corners. -m 4 J1 corner hit from senior forward' i Sarah Hoystead.

"I thought we had the advantage from our endurance and speed, said Moorestown coach Joan Lewis. "I felt if we could keep" pounding that ball down field we--would eventually get it in." Although Moorestown domin-- ated from start to finish, Pequan-'. nock coach Carol Schoen stood steadfast about her team's potenr'' tial. "We have nothing to be ashamed of," Schoen said. "I think proved that it isn't true that if you're from North Jersey you can't play hockey." Perhaps.

But the title of Group a 2 state champion belongs to.4 Moorestown. Again. 1 College Field Hockey first field hockey championship ever decided by flicks. Old Dominion, 24-2 with both losses coming to the Lady Tarheels, was led by the play of formet South Jersey standouts Dina Borv relit (Bishop Eustace), Lisa DorarT (Pennsville) and Kelli Jame. (Bishop Eustace), who scored the only goal in Old Dominion's 1-0 win over Northwestern in the semifinals.

Doran played an game despite recovering from 1I stitches she received in her cheek'J due to an injury she sufferd in the't semifinal game. In the consolation game, North- western turned back Iowa, 2-lj behind the play of Rancocas a-A ley product Natalie Beckerman. "A Beckerman gave Northwestern a 1-0 halftime lead by rebounding an errant shot of Iowa player and for mer Eastern High School standout. Amy Fowler and shot it into thu net. After Iowa answered back to tie, it was Colleen Fenich who scored of a rebound to clinch the victory.

Group 2 got a lot of shots. They just weren't goingin." After the goal was nullified, the Quakers iust picked up their intensity level and continued in relentless pursuit of that elusive goal. Finally, Petrella scored her 34th goal of the season during a goal cage rush off a pass from junior center halfback Kolongowski with 3:11 left in the game. Kolongowski then sealed the victory with 1:30 left in the game when she sent a picture-perfect drive into the back off the cage off a By EDITH L. DIXON Courier-Post Staff EWING TOWNSHIP Two goals in the waning minutes of the game pushed Moorestown High School past Pequannock and gave the Quakers their second straight Group 2 field hockey state title yesterday.

The Quakers, 19-1, got goals from Lauren Petrella and Marcy Kolongowski in the final 3:11 to register a 2-0 win over the Golden Panthers at Trenton State College. The victory gave Moorestown its seventh state title since 1976. It was the final game for the five seniors on Moorestown 's forward line who have been playing together since seventh grade. Although the season ended successfully, it did not conclude without mixed emotions. "Oh gosh this win feels good," said Chrissy Markel.

"It was sad, very sad to play my last high school game. But it was a great way to go out." Although Markel is scheduled for knee surgery tomorrow to repair torn cartilage, she ignored her injury yesterday. She took seven shots on goal and played the entire game as if her life depended on it. "You look past what's going on sometimes and put it all behind you," said Markel. "It's not painful while I'm playing but sometimes after playing or while I'm sitting around it is painful." But playing on a team like Moorestown, which was ranked third in the final Top Ten Poll, made it easier for Markel.

The Quakers scored 129 goals this year, while allowing only three. They also closed out the season with a 12-game winning streak after its lone loss to powerful Courier-Post Cup winner Shawnee. Goalkeeper Sarah Witkowski earned her 18th shutout. Moorestown completely dominated its opponent, compiling 17 shots and 16 penalty corners compared to two shots and three corners for Pequannock. However, the Quakers' had to wait for their goal.

They finally broke through 15:35 into the second half when Petrella found the cage. But the goal was disallowed. The game was still scoreless. "I think they said the shot was too high above the goalie's knees," Petrella said. "It really makes you mad when you have one called back.

They had a fast team and the ball was down in front of their net a lot at the end of the first half, so we knew a goal was going to come. We Group 3 West Essex tops Wall in Group 3 showdown EWING TOWNSHIP Shelley Magee scored with 3:31 left in the first half off a penalty corner to lift West Essex to a 1-0 victory over Wall Township yesterday in the Group 3 state field hockey final at Trenton State College. Dana Lach registered the shutout for West Essex, which finished the season at 21-1. Wall Township finished 14-3-3. North Carolina outduelsf Old Dominion for crown By EDITH L.

DIXON Courier-Post Staff EWING TOWNSHIP Haddonfield' High School's field hockey team couldn't get a goal yesterday, but the Haddons did regain their title as Group 1 state champion. Only this time, the Haddons have to share the billing with Belvidere after playing to a scoreless tie with the North Jersey champion at Trenton State College. The teams played through 60 minutes of regulation and two exhausting 10-minute seven-on-seven overtimes at Trenton State College before being declared co-champions. Haddonfield, 17-1-5 and ranked fifth in the final Top Ten Poll, was satisfied to share the title, although the experience of going through two overtimes was draining. "This is the worst feeling," said senior left link and co-cantain Heather Stambaugh.

"I didn't want to go into overtime because we did that in our last game and I thought I was going to die. It's even harder on Astroturf because the ball moves so much faster and you just have to keep passing. Our oath told us to try to keep the ame narrow." i "Whoever made this overtime 'format up is crazy," she said jok-'ingly. Ties seem to be the order of business for Haddonfield lately. But in the process they are stockpiling I titles.

In a Colonial Conference game 4 last week, Haddonfield fought Col-l lingswood to a 1-1 tie to guarantee I the Haddons at least a tie for the title. Haddon Heights can gain a share of that title with a win over Woodbury today. 1 Haddonfield also played to a tie in its state semifinal game against South Hunterdon last week before advancing to the final by winning the shootout SPRINGFIELD, Mass. North Carolina outscored Old Dominion 3-1 in flickoffs to break a 1-1 tie after three scoreless overtime periods to win the NCAA Field Hockey Championship yesterday, 2-1. In front of a record-setting 1,894 people in attendance, top-ranked Old Dominion squared off against No.

2 North Carolina in a classic confrontation. After a scoreless first half, Peggy Anthon got North Carolina started with a swift shot off an assist from Imke Lempress past Old Dominion goalie Kathy Fosina with 11:30 remaining in the game to give North Carolina a 1-0 lead. The goal prompted Old Dominion coach Beth Anders to pull Fosina and play without a goalie until the move proved successful when Winifred Sanders assisted Maaike' Hilbrand's corner shot with 6:03 to play. North Carolina, coached by Middle Township's Karen Shel-ton, finished 20-2. The Tarheels got flickshot scores by Lempress, Leslie Lyness and goalie Evelien Spee to win the v-4tJkA.