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E-8 THE RECORD PEPM NORTH JERSEY SHORTS FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 4. 1987 Wayne Hills has quest to be best Special to The Record VW A WAYNE Coach Geny Dey must have eagerly anticipated the start of the Wayne Hills girls soccer season. With seven starters returning from a county championship team, the Patriots are expected to be contenders in the tough Northern Bergen Interscho-lastic League and in Passaic County. But in the first week of practice, Dey is faced with finding a new goalie, at least for the beginning of the season, while AU-Passaic County goalkeeper Traci Re indie nurses a broken thumb.

"I chipped a bone in my right thumb while playing in the AAU national basketball tournament," Reindle said. "I thought I just jammed it at the time, but at Cathy Rush Basketball Camp, I hurt it again, and it was at the hospital that I found out that I chipped a bone." GIRLS SOCCER RICH GIGLITHE RECORD ON YOUR MARKS: Clifton linemen, from left, Bobby Jaworskl, Chris Shanly, and David Triolo spring into action as coach Dennis Heck looks on. The Mustangs are preparing for their season opener Sept. 26 at Teaneck. Clifton is looking to better last year's 6-3 mark.

Wasko is becoming man for all seasons TRACI REINDLE Out until October out for her when Wayne Hills meets Northern Highlands, last year's league champ, in its first game Sept. 19. "Northern Highlands will be excellent," Dey said. "They're returning a lot of players, but well give them a good game." The Patriots should be contenders with all-county players Missy Magliano a forward and Kir-sten Yanke a center halfback in the lineup. "Missy will play both offense and defense for us this year, depending on what team we play," Dey said of the fourth-year varsity player.

Dey is counting on senior Jera-lyn Lawrence and junior Tracey Aronson for added offense. And Dina Sottosanti will play both offense and defense, he said. "This group of seniors came into the program early and were forced into playing varsity as freshmen," Dey said. He is hoping that experience will pay off in the tough games. After six years of playing in the NBIL, Dey knows what the Patriots are up against and he has confidence in them.

"It's going to be a dogfight for the league title," he said. By Garry Bourbeau Special to Tha Record BOBSLEDDING Although Reindle is not one to stay out of action for long, she's not going to rush anything. "I want to be 110-percent sure that it's okay," she said. The earliest Reindle says she can play is the beginning of October, two weeks after the pins put in her hand during surgery are scheduled to be removed. "It's killing her that she can't get into goal," Dey said.

"Sometimes, she plays with just her left hand, but she's frustrated." Reindle is a leader. Although her activities are limited, Dey says she spends a lot of practice time preparing sophomore Jennifer O'Connor to take over the goaltending duties while she's sidelined. "I'm very confident in her abilities," Dey said of O'Connor. "She's an excellent goalie who moved up from JV for the states and counties last year." O'Connor will have her work cut easier to make up the time once you're on the course." The speed at which Wasko has made his way up the bobsledding ladder relates directly to his speed afoot. He scored highly on an eight-event test given to all newcomers to the sport, a test which included four sprint events.

And he was one of three pushman hopefuls who set a clinic record in a 25-yard push drill. Pushing the 300-pound sled, he covered that distance in just 3.55 seconds. "Normally, we would be running about 50 meters or so before we'd jump into the sled," Wasko said. "But what they really look at is what you do over the first 25, because that's where you're bringing the sled from a dead stop to starting speed. It's the most crucial part of the push." There is precedence for track stars to make this switch of sports.

Hurdler Willie Davenport and quarter-miler Herman Frazier tried bobsledding with some success. Wasko will be returning to Lake Placid one more time before heading overseas. In two weeks, he'll be back at the Olympic training site for yet another push camp, where he'll actually get a chance to work with his new sledmates. Then it's off to Winterburg, West Germany, for the chance of a lifetime. "The trials consist of six races over a five-week period; you accumulate points in each race, and the three teams with the most points will go on the World Cup tour and will represent the U.S.

in the Olympics," Wasko said. "The tour consists of 12 different races, and it would mean being away from home fulltime. But that's the way I've geared my plans for the next year or so. I'm going there with a positive attitude; I don't plan on coming home again until February after the Olympics are over." Montclair Golf Club duo wins tournament Mike Wasko always wanted to be in the Olympic Games. During a gold-studded track career at both Sayreville High School and Fairleigh Dickinson University, he was driven by that desire.

He still wants to be an Olympian, but something has changed. Instead of the Summer Games, the former high hurdles star is aiming at the Winter Olympics. Wasko has temporarily slipped out of his track cleats and into a pair of snow shoes, and is vying for a spot on the United States bobsled team for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Calgary. And what may have started out less than a year ago as a crazy dream has gone well beyond that now; one step away from reality, to be exact. "Things went really well this week; I think my chances of making the U.S.

team are excellent right now," said Wasko. He had just returned from a week-long push clinic in Lake Placid, N.Y., where he was selected to be the push man on the highly regarded USA 2 four-man sled that will compete in the Olympic trials in West Germany next month. "I knew there was no chance of making the USA 1 team; those guys have been together too long, and there's no sense breaking up a good thing," said Wasko, content with being number two at this point. "But heading up to Lake Placid, I told myself that if I can't be with USA 1 then I'd be happy being with USA 2. "This team has a great shot at making it three sleds will represent the U.S.

at the Olympics; 10 teams have qualified for the trials. I'm the only new guy on the team; the rest of them have been together for a while now, so you know they're comfortable with each other. And the driver, Bob Horvath, has been driving for about eight years or so. He's won the national four-man title, and he finished in the World Cup point standings last year. In order to do that, you've got to be pretty consistent." Horvath is a cool veteran of the international sled tracks, but was nonetheless impressed by Wasko's performance this past weekend.

"I had heard he might be looking for a couple of new teammates, so before the clinic started I told him to keep an eye on me," Wasko said. "I spoke with him again after he drafted me, and he said he was impressed that I've picked it up as quickly as I have. When I asked him about training for the trials, he' said there was no reason for me to change my workouts; he said it seemed as if I knew what I was doing." Wasko's ascent to the top has been a rapid one. This past week was only his second trip to Lake Placid; he had his first taste of sledding over the winter, getting some on-the-job training as a member of the USA 3 team during a World Cup bobsledding event. The athletic ability he's developed from years of training make him a natural for the winter sport.

"They're always looking for track athletes, because it's important for a push man to be fast," Wasko said. "It's going to be even more important when we get to West Germany, because the tracks over there are generally slower than they are here in the States. A good push time can make the difference in winning or losing, more so than it can over here where it's frOCUS ON NORTH JERSEY SPORtI 12 at the college, with a tryout at 1 p.m. The fee is $25. College coaches will attend sessions from 9 a.m.

to noon Sept. 19 and 26 at which all players will be showcased. For more information, call 354-8673 and 761-9515. Soccer tourney at NJIT NEWARK Four of the East's top technical colleges meet this weekend at New Jersey Tech in the New Jersey Tech Soccer Classic. Stevens Tech opens play tomorrow against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, followed by NJIT against Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Stevens opens Sunday against MIT and is followed by NJIT vs. RPI. Game times are 2 and 4 p.m. Admission is free. SCARSDALE, N.Y.

John Ri-chart and Helen Aitken of Montclair Golf Club combined for a 1-over-par 72 yesterday to win low gross honors in the Metropolitan Golf Association Mixed Pinehurst Championship at Sunningdale Country Cluk The duo were 1-under-par on the back nine to finish one stroke ahead of the teams of Kevin McE-Voy and Amanda Williams and Diarmuid McGann and Lee Anne Vogel. Basketball workouts set UNION College coaches will be on hand to evaluate high school basketball players during a series of open workouts this month at Kean College. The series, sponsored by Converse, is run by the Eastern Basketball Camps. Registration is 9 to 10 a.m. Sept.

COACHING OPENINGS The Record seeks schedules so that they can be included in the master fall schedule. Schedules should be sent to: Sports Department, The Record, 150 River Hackensack, N.J. 07601. Return forms promptly Preseason information sheets have been mailed to athletic directors at all local high schools. Coaches are asked to return the forms as soon as possible so information on their fall athletic teams can be included in the previews that will appear in The Record beginning next week.

The Record still needs fall sports schedules from the following high schools: Bectort, Belleville, Bloomfleld, Boonton, Caldwell, DePaul, Elmwood Park, and Essex Catholic. Also, Hackensack Christian, Harrison, Holy Angels, Hudson Catholic, Immaculate Heart, Indian Hills, Lyndhurst, Madison, Morris Catholic, Montclalr, Montvllle, and Neumann Prep. Also, Nutley, Orange, Palisades Park, Passaic Tech (all but football and boys soccer), Ramapo, Saddle River, St. Mary's, Clifford Scott, Verona, West Mllford, and West Orange. Athletic directors are asked to forward copies of their schedules to The Record as soon as possible Three-quarter midgets featured at Pine Brook WANDEL Middle School In Saddle River has openings for a boys soccer, a basketball, and a baseball coach.

Applicants' must have a minimum of a county substitute certificate. Call Mr. Collins at 327-0727 for Information. CRESSKILL High School Is seeking an assistant wrestling coach. Anyone Interested should contact athletic director Jerry Rosen at 567-5479.

LEONIA High School needs a fall andor spring cheerleadlng coach. Call athletic director Tim Cullen at 461-9100 for Information. WALDWICK High School Is looking for a girls varsity head volleyball coach, a freshman girls soccer coach, and a Junior varsity cheerleadlng adviser (fall and winter). Applicants must have at least 60 college credits. Contact athletic director Gil Goodwin at 652-900, ext.

129, for Information. WILLIAM PATERSON College Is seeking an assistant field hockey coach. For more information, call head coach Cindy Covello at 595-3016. RIOGEFIELO Junior High School Is seeking a volleyball coach. Anyone interested should contact athletic director Frank Markov at 945-4455.

IMMACULATE HEART Academy In Washington Township Is seeking a junior varsity basketball coach and a junior varsity tennis coach. For details, call athletic director Jeff Hackett days at 445-6810. WAYNE VALLEY High School has the following open positions: varsity gymnastics, Junior varsity and freshman basketball coaches; and an assistant track coach. Contact athletic director Bill Tier-ney at 633-3060 or write to Wayne valley High School, 551 Valley Road, Wayne, N.J. 07470, for further Information.

NEW MILFORD High School Is seeking an assistant girls volleyball coach. Applicants must have 60 college credits. Interested coaches should contact athletic director Bill Monoghan at 262-0648 during school hours. HASBROUCK HEIGHTS High School has an opening for a head girls gymnastics coach. Interested coaches should contact athletic director John Tessaro at 288-3871.

GLEN ROCK High School needs freshman basketball and'baseball coaches. Applicants must have 60 college credits. Contact athletic director H. Rogers Muse at 445-3142. AUTO RACING SOFTBALL LEAGUES Lincoln Park Slo-Pitch FINAL STANDINGS lilt Cioaivr NVSL FINAL STANDINGS South Civilian StonahlH Clothing Hlghwood Roofing 15 3 12 5 10 I .5 13 Saints.

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PASSAIC VALLEY High School Is looking for a head boys basketball coach. Interested candidates should contact Mr. Wallace at 890-2587 during the day. RIVER DELL has an opening for a head girls basketball coach. Interested coaches should contact athletic director Tom Godfrey at 599-7209.

BERGEN TECH High School needs an assistant football coach. Call athletic director Gary Calamarl at 343-6000 or 831-1764. ChampleasM tama StonehW 12 2 Lenny Boyd of Howell, Joey Coy of Merrick, N.Y., and Bing Metz of Brodheadsville, lead three-quarter midget racers into the 100-Iap, season-championship feature race tonight at Pine Brook Speedway. There also will be a regular card of micro stock sportsman and modifieds. Racing begins at 7:30 p.m.

John Majka of Saddle Brook wrapped up the rookie class title at Orange County Speedway last weekend when he won his 13th race of the season. Brett Hearn of Kinnelon is close to clinching the modified and 320 modified point championships at the Middle-town, N.Y., track after winning the feature event for both classes. It was his ninth modified and 10th 320 modified victory of the season for Hearn. Bud Christmann of West Milford finished second to Hearn in the main event for 320 modifieds. An Enduro Race featuring 200 cars competing for 90 minutes is slated for 2 p.m.

tomorrow at Flemlngton Fair Speedway. At 8 p.m., modifieds and late models take to the 72-year-old speedway. Sunday afternoon, modifieds will race in the National Parts Supply Winners Classic and micro stocks and Coca-Cola smalllock modi- fieds also will see action. Racing at Flemington begins at 2 p.m. Labor Day, and includes more than 100 cars in a demolition derby.

United Racing Club sprint cars race at 8 p.m. Twin 35-lap features for modifieds are slated for tomorrow night at Wall Stadium. Also on the schedule are the street stocks, the modern stocks, and the modified affordable division. Sunday night, late-model street stocks compete in a 25-lap feature, in addition to the Labor Day Championship Demolition Derby. Action begins both nights at 7.

For details, call 681-6400. East Windsor Speedway's race card tonight is highlighted by twin 20-lap features for small-block modifieds. Late models and street stocks also are scheduled beginning at 7:30 p.m. For details, call (609) 448-8510. A four-hour Firestone Firehawk Grand Sports endurance race opens racing at 11 a.m.

tomorrow at Ume Rock Park in Lakeville, Conn. JOHN MAYER COLLEGE SCHEDULE GOLF SUMMARIES King's at Ramapo, 4 pm FDU at Long Island 4 pm Fordham at Hofstra, 4 pm Draw at William Patarson, 7 JO pm St. Francis (N.Y.) at lona, 3 pm Monmouth at Rutgars, 7 JO pm RutgarsCamdan at Kaan, 3:30 pm Stavans Tach af Bloomfiald, 3 JO pm VlUanova at La Salla, 4 pm MGA Mixed Pinehurst Championship At IwaUiwdita CC, Sea resale, N.Y. Par 71 4,57 yards LOW GROSS John (chart, Montdalr and Halan Aitkan, Montclalr Kevin McEvoy, Hubbard and Amanda Williams, Lakaovar Olarmuld McGann and Laa Ann Vogat, Southward Ho Sunday MEN'S SOCCER Rutgars at Maine, 1 pm William Patarson at Denlson in Chrlstophar Nawport Tournamant, 1 pm Glassboro In Sunklst Klckoff Classic Htm Jersey Tack taaraamaat Stavans vs. MIT, 2 pm Naw Jarsay Tach vs.

RPI, 4 pm Monday MEN'S SOCCER Salon Hal at lona, 3 pm Tuesday MEN'S SOCCER Army at Holy Cross, 3 JO pm Wednesday MEN'S SOCCER Jarsay City at NJ. Tach, 4 pm Saturday FOOTBALL Rutgan at Cincinnati, 7 P.m. William Patarton at Wagnar, 130 p.m. tona at St. John's, 1 p.m.

Fordham at Marchant Marina VOLLEYBALL William Patarson at Manhattanvlfte. Concordia, 11 am MEN'S SOCCER FDU at La Salla, 2 P.m. PhUadalphia Taxtlla at Fordham, 11 am Ktan, William Patarson at Christopher Nawport Tournamant, 3 pm Glassboro at Sunk 1st Klckoff Classic SJ0 pm Now Jersey Tack twmemeet Stavans vs. RPI, 2 pm Naw Jarsay Tech vs. MIT, 4 pm 31-34 72 31-35 73 34-37 73 31-37 75 76 mar Bisconn ill and Margarat Plan, Wastchaslar Thursday MEN'S SOCCER ManhattanvMa at Manhattan, 4 pm Marlst at Falrfiatd, 4 JO pm FIELD HOCKEY ManhattanvWa at Kaan, 4 pm Rutgars at Urslnus, 3 pm WOMEN'S TENNIS Rutgars at VManova, 3 pm John Lewis, Baltusrol, and Marcla Dotan, Rldgewood (Conn.) LOW NET Leonard Backanstaln and Rosemarle Ladlk, Hampton HIMs Kevin McEvoy, Hubbard and Amanda Williams, Lakaovar Jody McCloud and Sandy Mascla, Mansaouan Rivar Ruoy Kraho and Diana Busse, Richter Park Diarmuid McGann and Laa Am Vogal, Southward Ho.