A i 7 CHRONICLE-TRIBUNE, MARION, IND. THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2008 B3: Tennis: Fleming to continue work on lineup Continued from Page B1 Everhart, who was 19-1 at No. 2 singles, and move him up to replace his son. Or he could play on the No. 1 doubles team.
"Cody is such a strong doubles player, but he's such a strong player overall," Fleming said of Everhart, who was at No. singles Tuesday in the Indians' season opener. Adam Drake was at No. 3 singles last year but played well enough in summer tournaments to defeat Hornett and the No. 1 player for Kokomo's North Central Conference champions.
Fleming figures to tinker around with the lineup early in the season before making a final decision. Madison-Grant has three varsity letterwinners back from a 5-10 team, but second-year coach Tony Pitt isn't downcast about the Argylls' prospects. Pitt likes the potential of singles players Tyler Clevenger and Isaac Gough. Ian Barkdull, last year's No. 1 singles player, will move to No.
1 doubles and help solidify that team. "We have a nice balance between singles and doubles, with Clevenger and Gough leading the way," Pitt said. "We should be a lot stronger at those spots than we have been the last two or three years." Even before Tuesday's meet, Marion was considered a program on the rise. Last year's 7-9 record was its best since at least 1998 and included several 3-2 losses that Porter said could have gone either way. "A lot of tennis is it's a mental sport," Porter said.
"That's the reason Jay County beat us and Mississinewa in the sectional 1 they were just mentally tougher. We had a 1-12 record' in tiebreakers, and it's the experienced player who wins the tiebreakers." Dubuque comes to Marion already a tested player from numerous successes in area and state junior tournaments. Hornett had played No. 1. singles the past two years, and Porter believes move to No.
2 will work to Hornett's advantage. Zach Lyons and Andrew Scho*r are experienced doubles players but play at No. 1 for the first time. Porter said each has different attributes to make them successful. The Indians should have a good singles lineup with or without Everhart.
Brandon Cragun likely will fill a singles spot, and Adam Schuler could make the move up from doubles. Fleming likely will keep Kenny Cassidy and Ryne Cunningham in doubles for a second straight year, and four seniors from the JV are vying for one open spot. "We have a lot of different options," Fleming said. "It's hard to tell you much right now." Madison-Grant is looking to fill its lineup with newcomers Eric Solms, Kyle Davis, Tyler Kropuenske and Zach Castillo. "We have been improving with each practice, but we have a ways to go before we are where I'd like us to Pitt said.
BOYS' TENNIS CAPSULES Madison-Grant Coach: Tony Pitt (second year). Last year: 5-10 (lost to Jay County 5-0 in finals of Marion Sectional). Sectional assignment: Marion. I Key returnees: Senior lan Barkdull (No. 1 doubles), juniors Tyler Clevenger (No.
1 singles) and Isaac Gough (No. 2 singles). Key losses: Brock Sizelove and T.J. Herniak (No. 1 doubles); Marcus Ellingwood (No.
2 doubles). Senior Preston Poore (No. 2 doubles) is out for football. 1 8 Key newcomers: Seniors Kyle Davis and Zach Castillo; junior Tyler Kropuenske; sophom*ore Eric Solms. Noteworthy: Barkdull played No.
1 singles last year but will play No. 1 doubles this season. Pitt said Barkdull requested the switch. Clevenger and Gough were the other singles players last year and will move up one spot. Senior Courtney Sizelove, who passed away Aug.
7, was the team manager and a member of the girls' tennis team. First meet: Thursday vs. Wabash. Marion Coach: Doug Porter (second year). Last year: 7-9 (lost to Jay County 3-2 in finals of Marion Sectional).
Sectional 'assignment: Marion. 1 Key returnees: Seniors Zach Lyons (No. 1 doubles) and Tripp Gorman; juniors Alex Hornett (No. 2 singles) and Nick Fauser (No. 3 singles); sophom*ore Andrew Scho*r (No.
1 doubles). Key losses: Javier Fernandez (No. 3 singles) and Michael Baldridge (No. 1 doubles). Sophom*ore Nivan Chowattukunnel (No.
1 doubles) did not return and will play soccer. Japan advances SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) Baserunner Akihiro Takeuchi was so. excited by Ryohji Kimura's home run, he kept turning around and smiling back at his teammate while they rounded the bases. The rest of the Tokyo team mobbed Kimura when he reached the home plate.
The 12-year-old slugger's threerun homer sparked a six-run second inning that gave Japan an. 11-4 win Wednesday over Willemstad, Curacao, to clinch a berth in the international finals of the Little League World Series. The first inning was rough Soccer: Eagles to work on better tactical play Continued from Page B1 Lauren Meese and Hilary Wickes are scoring threats. Offensive movement and defense were the Eagles' strengths last year. Kenworthy said they must have better tactical play to match last year's achievements.
"We are going to play some better schools, and we will need to have better movement on the ball and be more creative," Kenworthy said. "Soccer is such a creative sport, and the girls are starting to grasp the concepts." Marion had won three consecutive sectional titles until losing the overtime shootout to the Eagles in last year's final. The Giants and Eagles had played to a tie in the regular season. Eighth-year coach Idowu Ikudabo lost only one starter from a 17-3-1 team with Ellen transfer. The Giants have 10 seniors, many of whom are beginning their fourth seasons on the varsity.
"I told the seniors this is the last time they will play together as a team and they're never going to cross this path again," Ikudabo said. "So, you have got to accomplish something Besides regaining the sectional, the Giants seek a North Central Conference championship. The Giants came close to their first NCC title last year, finishing 5-2 and in a second-place tie. Ikudabo hopes moving Alex Lester to forward will generate more offense. Midfielder Tamara Barrett is another offensive threat.
Exchange student, Camilla Laursen, Denmark, will start out in the backfield but eventually could join Lester at forward. "She is a soccer player, and she will have a huge impact on the team," Ikudabo said of Laursen. Ikudabo always emphasizes defense, and he's implementing a new offensive set this season. Ramie Harris returns at goalkeeper, and seniors Jackie Roorbach, Maddie and Molly Kuczora and Paige Clegg are fourth year standouts. Marion and Oak Hill get together Sept.
3 at the refurbished Indiana Wesleyan University soccer field, and the match will be televised on WIWU-Channel 54. GIRLS' SOCCER CAPSULES Marion Coach: Idowu Ikudabo (eighth year). Last year: 18-3-0 (lost to Oak Hill in shootout for Marion Sectional championship). Key returnees: Seniors Alex Lester, Tamara Barrett, Jackie Roorbach, Ramie Harris, Maddie Kuczora, Molly Kuczora, Kileigh Williams and Megan Clark; junior Rachel Conrad; sophom*ores Taylor Deidrich, Bria McCarty, Desarea Layshore and Doniece Layshore. Key loss: Ellen Callecod (transferred to Louisiana).
Key newcomers: Senior Camilla Laursen (exchange student from Denmark); sophom*ore Victorie Jackson; freshmen Laura Friday and Meredith Kuczora. First match: Today at Pendleton Heights. Oak Hill Coach: Alex Kenworthy (second year). Last year: 15-1-2 (Marion Sectional champions; lost to Transporter with primary IndyCars burns MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) A Team Penske transporter, carrying the primary cars for Helio Castroneves and Ryan Briscoe to Infineon Raceway for this week's IndyCar Series race, caught fire Wednesday on Interstate 80, west of Cheyenne, Wyo.
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today and 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Eastbrook High School. Grades one to three will play flag football, and grades four and give will play tackle football. Grade six will play in the Pigskin Youth Football and compete against other area teams. Cost is $35 for flag and $45 for tackle.
Each player will receive a mouth piece and schedule at signups. Participation T-shirts also will be distributed at a later date. Games will begin Sept. 6. Contact Mike Adamson, 998-3042, or e-mail OAK HILL FOOTBALL CELEBRATION In recognition of its 50th year of football, Oak Hill will honor former players at halftime of Friday's home opener against Eastern.
All former Golden Eagles varsity football players need to sign in, but will be admitted free to the game and receive a complimentary tailgate meal. Cookout is between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.; game begins at 7' p.m. Those in attendance will be honored at halftime. A brief meet and greet also will be in the high school cafeteria after the game. Oak Hill 50th anniversary hats and T-shirts will be available for.
sale at the game. Contact Rob Martin, 384-4381, or e-mail DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT An 18-hole disc golf tourna- ment is 6 p.m. Friday at Calvary Worship Center, 825 S. Pennsylvania St. Cost is $5 and prizes will be awarded to first and second place and closest-to-thepin winner.
Registration is at 5 p.m... Friday. Contact Nate Wayman, 251-1653. RHONDA JOHNSON GOLF SCRAMBLE A benefit golf: scramble for the Rhonda Johnson Medical Fund is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Elks Country Club.
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Fauser is expected to take over the No. 3 singles position -time after rotating between singles and doubles last year. Porter said Fauser and Lyons are among his most improved players. Porter had eight boys come out for tennis. Next match: Today vs.
Blackford. Mississinewa Coach: Bruce Fleming (sixth year). Last year: 11-4 (lost to Jay County 3-2 in semifinals of Marion Sectional). Sectional assignment: Marion. Key returnees: Seniors Cody Everhart (doubles) and 'Adam Schuler (singles or doubles); juniors Adam Drake (No.
1 singles), Kenny Cassidy (singles) and Ryne Cunningham (doubles). Key losses: Nathaniel Fleming (No. 1 singles) and Zack Blackburn (No. 2 doubles). Key newcomers: Seniors Jacob Haskins, Michael Couse, Evan Yeater and Mitch Niverson; junior Brandon Cragun.
Noteworthy: Although five of seven varsity regulars return, coach Fleming still is sorting out his lineup. Everhart played No. 2 singles last year and had a 19-1 record, but he also is a strong doubles player and could switch to doubles. Drake, who was No. 3 singles last tear, excelled in summer tournaments with victories over Hornett and Kokomo's No.
1 singles player. Next meet: Tuesday at Western. in Little League for Japan, which fell behind 3-1 after starter Takumi Ozeki said nerves affected his control. That's when Japan's offense got going. Shodai Mizuno and reached base after getting hit by pitches by Curacao starter Junters Dosset in the second two of six hit batsmen in the game for Japan.
It set up. Kimura's one-out homer to center field allowed Japan to take, a lead against Curacao, which was eliminated. Kimura, barely breaking a smile afterward, said he got batting tips from coaches earlier Wednesday. A 4 61..
