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SPORTS by SUE McKinlev

Two County Teams Vying i y For South Jersey Titles

The race for the South Jersey basketball title is well underway as we enter the semifinals with two Cape May County teams still in the race The lady Panthers of Middle Township met Ocean City last week and downed the Raiders in the first step toward the Group II title. Bev Grant led the Panthers with 19 points for the 35-31 clincher. Grant made seven of her connections in tjje fourth quarter. The senior guard also donated five steals and seven assists to the cause Kara McVey hit a pair of free throws in the closing minutes to give Middle a ticket to game two. BETSY GILBERT gathered 10 rebounds to break the school record with over 300 boards this .season Michelle Greenwaldt picked off five steals and Ronnie Lynn was Middle's defensive savior, holding Judy Eckerson to minimal points in the final stanze. A blocked shot by Cori Osborne and two nets on the foul stripe by Tracey Greenwaldt were crucial plays in the win. Earler in the week. Ocean City beat Woodrow Wilson in the first round. JL'DY ECKKRSON S 22 points led the 45*44 decision. The Raiders were also carried by Mary Farrell. who deposited eight points, snagged rebounds and collected five assists. Wildwood girls were vying for the Group I title. The lady Warriors downed Clayton 71-42 as Ann Turner netted 22 and hauled eight boards. A 38-18 halftime lead overwhelmed Clayton. Frani Barcas donated 11 points. Nicole Gambino pulled seven boards and Sharon Sittinere picked off four steals for secondranked Wildwood.

Daniell Jones hit 14 points for the Clippers THE WARRIORS FACE Florence at Pennsauken for a semifinal clash, a rematch of last year's South Jersey final. Wildwood Catholic girls, who were rated seventh, fell to St Peter 49-38 in Parochial B tournament play. Kate Caruso made a 22 point effort for the Crusaders. Aly'ssa Degnan led the winners with 22 and Lori Ruffus hit for 10. IN BOY'S ACTION the Middle Township Panthers and the Wildwood Catholic Crusaders ended their season last week. Wildwood Catholic lost to Gloucester Catholic 55-52 in a Parochial B tilt. Gloucester was paced by an eight for eight performance on the foul line by Bill Green, who also deposited eight points. Jerry Sampson led the winners with 16 points, while Joe Bada led the third-rated Crusaders with 16 counters and six boards Sandpiper, Middle Vie For Crown CAPE MAY — Sandpiper Monogramming Inc. and Middle Township/ Westside Market both advanced to the championship game in Cape May Women's Power Volleyball League. Sandpiper defeated Washington .Street Gallery 15-12. 15-8 and 15-12 behind the spiking of Sharon Mericle and Merc Bauman plus the setting of Sheri Hickok and Pat Komar. Middle Township/Westside Market defeated Jackson Mountain Cafe in three tight contests. 15-11. 15-13 and 15-12. Middle Township was led by the Jan Seer and Robin Gilbert, with Peg Arnold and Gwyn Williams. This sets up an evenly matched championship game as Sandpiper and Middle have identical 41-9 records k Signups Set CAPE MAY - Boys baseball signups and tryouts will be staged by the Greater Cape May Little League 4-6 p.m Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday. March 24-26. by the Greater Cape May Little League Opening day. Monday. will be for signups Birth certificates for 9 to 12-year-olds are needed for signups. The league covers Cape May and Lower Township. The trials will take place at the city Little League field, next to the Elementary School on Lafayette Street. For further information, call Margie Delias. 884-3488.

Gloucester Catholic advances to the semifinal round against St Augustine Friday in Lakewood at 8 p.m. THE MIDDLE PANTHERS also came to the end early with a 51-45 loss y to Lakewood o The 21-5 Panthers were in the race until a 12-0 third period surge by Lakewood Down 45-34 at 3:06, the Panthers hit three free throws and a bucket to cut the defeat to 45-39 with 1 : 34 remaining. Panther fouls and Lakewood misses on the foul line allowed Middle to close it to 49-45 with only 14 seconds to tick. Lakewood netted a final shot and the bout was over ' for the Panthers Chris Sellers. Eddie Bryan and Mike Watkins combined for 22 points while Dion Coley led Middle with 14. John Brown paced Lakewood with 18. ABOUT FOOTBALL for a minute. Middle Township's Bob Hicks has chosen a college for next year. William and Mary. The University of Pennsylvania. the Naval Academy and Dartmouth

College have all expressed interest in Hicks' rifle arm, which threw for 13 touchdown passes and l.ooo yards this past season. Hicks chose a four year ride at William and Mary f in Williamsburg Va A frequent member of the honor roll who ranked 12th in his class of 200. Hicks plans to major in business. . k Its Winter You can counl on Grace 522 2421 GRRCE OiLCO. Mil t.l«.t ".Ihsi North vc iI(Ivaihk) \l

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