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The Gloucester Catholic girls cross country team is off to a 3-0 start. 

Above frosh Taylor Mickle winning the race and setting a course record at Woodstown of 24:07.

Gloucester Catholic girls took the first four places as Taylor was followed by Shannon McGowan, Rachel Busarello and Liz Glassman.

 

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Northeast Conference Game

LAWRENCEVILLE–Junior Tricia Crotty (Lewistown, Pa./Indian Valley) scored 3:18 into overtime to give Rider a Northeast Conference win over Quinnipiac Sunday. \”This was a good way to start the conference play,\” said Rider head coach Lori Hussong. \”I thought the whole game we played really tough, tougher than we’ve played all season. It was a good game.\”

Rider (4-3, 1-0 NEC) took a 1-0 lead with 12 minutes left in the second half on a goal by senior Steph Walker (Lyman, Maine/Massabesic), her third of the season and the 32^nd of her career. \”Someone (junior Diana Celebre of Lake Grove, N.Y./Sachem High) shot and it was saved and the rebound came out to me,\” Walker said.

In overtime, the Bobcats had a chance to win the game when a shot went past Rider senior goalie Jen LoCastro (Cherry Hill, N.J./Camden Catholic) but was saved by junior defender Julie Vaccarelli (Oceanport, N.J./Shore Regional). \”Julie made a terrific play on that ball,\” Hussong said. ‘She had a great game today.\”

\”I was playing down low and the girl came in and I just swept it out,\” Vaccarelli said..

Quinnipiac (1-6, 0-0 NEC) tied the scored with just 28 seconds left in regulation on a goal by Megan McCreedy off of a penalty corner. \”It was disappointing (when Quinnipiac scored), but we knew we couldn’t give up,\” Vaccarelli said. \”Everyone worked so hard. We all knew how important the conference games are so I think we had a lot more intensity today.\”

\”When they scored it really fired us up,\” Walker said. \”We knew when we came out in overtime we were going to win.\”

In overtime, teams play seven on seven, opposed to 11 on 11 during regulation, to create more scoring chances. \”Crotty’s style of game is made for overtime,\” Hussong said. \”She is so fast and is tough as nails in pressure situations. She’s mentally tough and able to get the job done for us.\”

\”I think the seven on seven in overtime suits my style because it gives me more room to just go,\” said Crotty, who last spring as a sprinter won a silver and two bronze medals at the MAAC Track & Field Championships. \”I like overtime, but I would rather win in regulation. I like the intensity of overtime, and I like the feeling that when you score the game ends and you win.\”

Just three minutes into the extra period, Crotty scooped up a loose ball in her own circle and literally went end to end, scoring her team-high fourth goal of the season and the 26^th of her career. \”I was just trying to get to the cage as fast as I could and get it past the goalie,\” Crotty said. \”I knew it was a fast break and all I saw was field. I knew that people were behind me so I tried to go to the goal and get a shot off and if it was saved there would be someone there for the rebound.\”

There was no rebound.

Crotty enjoys overtime, as most offensive players do. It is different for a defender. \”Overtime is nerve-racking,\” Vaccarelli said. \”There are a lot more fast breaks and it is harder to get organized on defense. Thankfully the overtime wasn’t too long today. The shorter the better.\”

The Broncs are 2-0 in 2007 in overtime games having defeated Appalachian State 4-3 four minutes into the extra period on September 8.

Rider out-shot Quinnipiac 13-8. LoCastro made three saves, while Jenna Grossman made nine saves for the Bobcats.

Rider and Quinnipiac were both NEC semi-finalists last season. The two teams have now met 20 times since the series began in 1997, with both teams winning ten. Quinnipiac won 3-1 in Connecticut last year. Rider won 2-0 in 2005 at home. Rider beat Quinnipiac 2-0 in the 2002 NEC Title Game.

\”Every game is important because we want to have a good record but we had to show who we are in the conference,\” Walker said.

Rider plays at Temple Tuesday evening.

PHOTOS BY Bruce Darrow/Penns Grove\’s Jon Coppage #8 avoids being tackle by #1 Michael Becker before being brought down by Ian Hart #33. Running to assist is #25 Jeremy Collins.

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GLOUCESTER CITY (September 23)- Gloucester City High\’s QB Steve Goad threw two touchdown passes and a pair of conversion passes in the final 70 seconds for an amazing comeback win over Penns Grove on Saturday.

With 6:48 left in the fourth quarter, Penns Grove scored to go ahead 21-6. With 1:10 left Lions Robert Filer #84 caught a 15-yard TD pass from Goad. Filer also caught the conversion pass from Goad.

On the ensuing kickoff, Michael Becker recovered the on side kick. Fourth and five from the 31, Goad found Filer for a TD to bring the Lions within a point.

Lions Coach Leon Harris sent in the signal to go for the two- point conversion setting up Goad throwing a pass to Michael Becker #1 for the final 22-21.

Note: NBC 10 will feature Gloucester City High School this Friday at 6:15 PM. School.

Photo by Bruce Darrow/Lions Kyle Stewart #9 breaks through the defense as Penns Grove\’s Kenneth Jefferson trys to grab him.

 

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Continued Park Three: 

 

Commentary by Hank F. Miller Jr. 

 

 

Due to sumo\’s popularity, many of these non-tournament events that were previously mentioned end up on TV. 

In recent years viewers have been treated to the sight of rikishi buying souvenirs in Honolulu, New York or London crooning with professional singers at the Kokugikan (the National Sumo Arena in Ryogoky Tokyo) But the Sumo Association hierarchs discourages kikishi from becoming TV and recording celebrities or commercial pitchmen. 

 

They feel that these activities can be only demeaning but morally dangerous. Once rikishi realize that they can make easy yen off the dohyo (Sumo Ring) they will be less eager to perform well on it. Despite the frequent appearances of off-duty rikishi on the tube, most fans still see them during the tournaments. The easiest broadcast to catch these days is that of NHK\”s general channel; even in English translation. Every Chinese noodle joint and sushi shop in the country tunes it in, especially on weekends. Beginning at 3:00 p.m.  

On most days, it gives viewers a three-hour slice of the someday, ending with the last bout at 6:00 p.m. 

 

Viewers who want a larger slice can watch the NHK satellite#1 broadcast, which begins at 1:00 p.m. 

And those who want their dose of sumo while driving can tune into NHK-FM, beginning at 4:05 p.m.NHK also offers bout highlights during its news and sports broadcasts. 

Finally, viewers with satellite TV tuners can listen to English play-by-play on the sub-channel of NHK Satellite Channel1, starting with the makunouchi (top-division) bouts. 

 

Sumo is a sport that I have really learned to enjoy these years I\’ve spent here in Japan.  

 

In the next article I\’ll explain how to watch and understand sumo in its entirety. 

 

Warm Regards from kitakyushu City, Japan  

 

The Number 19

By Bruce Darrow

 

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Saturday’s weather called for early fog giving way to perfect late morning sunshine, the playing field was decorated in honor of Marc Ryan as a Marine Flag flew beneath the American flag. This true story of an American Hero was beginning to unfold in the City of Gloucester. As the family, of Gloucester’s Fallen Hero Marc Ryan, Mother Linda, Father Tom, Sister Lauren and Brother Chris gathered in the GHS gymnasium for the retirement of Marc Ryan’s football number 19 the early clouds gave way to an unsuspected down pour outside.

As the GHS Families and friends surrounded the local media outlets covering the dedication, Principal Jack Don presented the Ryan Family to the public. A composed Linda Ryan spoke of her son Marc Ryan’s tenure at GHS. As Linda spoke the quietness was only overcome by both the patter of the falling rain and the tears from those in attendance.

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Coach Leon Harris, Linda Ryan and Principal Jack Don.

One by one member’s of the Ryan Family spoke, then Gloucester’s Coach Leon Harris took the stage and gave a terrific speech filled with memories and love of Marc Ryan. Coach Harris finished his speech by referring to the rain that this is Marc’s kind of weather and you know he is watching. As the Ryan Family unveiled the shining white #19 dedicated jersey, magically the rain stopped.

The Lions opening kickoff was recovered and returned by Penns Grove’s #19 Jay Brown. Both Gloucester and Penns Grove fought in the trenches Marc Ryan during a scoreless first quarter.

In the second quarter Penns Grove took the first lead 7 – 0 on Aaron Haywards 55 yard touchdown run. Both teams traded field position throughout much of the first half until Gloucester’s Kyle Stewart rushed 33 yards for the touchdown to close the score 7 – 6 under the Marine Flag SEMPER Fi #19 flag. Penns Grove’s responded immediately as Darien Surrency scored on a 43 yard touchdown pass from Jon Coppage to give the Grove a 13 – 6 with 1:16 remaining in the first halftime. As the clocked ticked to 0:00 Penns Grove left for the halftime with a 13 – 6 lead.

After an emotional halftime presentation of a #19 jersey to the Ryan family, the Lions looked to extend the honor on the field. After a scoreless third quarter, the Lions hopes of a win would go through the SEMPER Fi endzone.

In the fourth Penns Grove took a punt return by Aaron Hayward 60 yards then he handed the ball to #19 Jay Brown where he was tackled at the Lions 16 yardline. But after a lost fumble by Penns Grove the Lions returned the favor on the next play at their own 16 yard line when they fumbled.

With 6:50 remaining Jon Coppage threw a 12 yard touchdown pass to give Penns Grove a seemingly winnable 21 – 6 lead. Slowly the solid Lions fan base headed towards the gates.

Quickly time passed and after the snap to the Penns Grove punter was mishandled the Lions took over at the Penns Grove 12 yardline with 1:26 remaining. With the Lion’s trailing 21 – 6 the sun suddenly burst through and shined down on the GHS field.

As the intensity grew, a sudden rebirth of the \”Old Gloucester Pride\” began to filter throughout the entire stadium. The Lions used this solar power from the sun as a guiding light. The Lions used 60 seconds to score on a 16 yard touchdown pass and two point conversion from Steve Goad to Robert Filer to close the gap to 21 -14 with 1:26 remaining in the game.

Faced with the need to recover an on-side kick, the Marc Ryan pride filtered through each player and coach.. This air of confidence spilled onto the field as Gloucester’s Mike Becker recovered the on sides kick giving the Lions hope.

With :26 remaining and looking into the SEMPER Fi endzone Goad connected with Filer again and Filer fell into the endzone to close the gap 21 – 20. The two point conversion to Mike Becker gave the Lions a hard fought 22 – 21 lead.

As the crowd went wild knowing they were witnessing something special Penns Grove had one last chance. With :19 remaining the Lions pass rush sacked Penns Grove’s QB Jon Coppage and ended the day as predicted \”PERFECT\”

As players and fans exited the Stadium it was announce that today’s game would be televised on channel 19.

Thank you Marc Ryan as shown you will always be a part of Lions Football.

Note: The feature High School on NBC 10 this Friday at 6:15 PM will be Gloucester City High School

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PISCATAWAY, N.J. – For the second time in school history, Rutgers will play a college football game ranked in the Top 10 as the 10^th-ranked Scarlet Knights host Maryland Saturday, Sept. 29 at 3:30 p.m. on ABC. The Scarlet Knights vaulted into the nation\’s top 10 in both major polls – No. 10 in the Associated Press Top 25 and No. 10 in the USA Today/Coaches Top 25, after yesterday\’s play in college football. The Scarlet Knights were idle this past weekend and moved up one spot in both polls from No. 11.

The No. 10 ranking in both polls is the second-best in school history, just behind last season\’s ranking of No. 7 in the Nov. 12 AP Top 25 and the No. 8 selection in the Nov. 12 USA Today/Coaches Poll Top 25.

Dating back to last season, Rutgers has been ranked in 17 consecutive polls, the longest stretch in school history.

Rutgers is one of four BIG EAST teams ranked in this week\’s AP Top 25, joining West Virginia, South Florida and Cincinnati.

Hey Bill ,

Dog Quote: A dog is like an eternal Peter Pan, a child who never grows old and who therefore is always available to love and be loved.
….Aaron Katcher

Doggy Model: Darby Tussey

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Many people are unaware that some of the foods that we eat on regular basis can be deadly to your dog.

A piece of chocolate can cause seizures, coma and death.

Even a small piece of chocolate is dangerous.

Anything containing caffeine can have a similar effect and be as dangerous as chocolate, and that includes coffee grounds, tea, and tea bags.

Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure and even a single serving of raisins can kill your dog.

Excessive salt intake can also cause kidney problems.

Onions can cause anemia by destroying red blood cells while tomatoes can cause tremors and heart arrhythmias.

Tomato plants are particularly toxic to dogs.

Avocados are also highly toxic and can cause breathing difficulty and fluid accumulation around the abdomen chest and heart.

More Information:
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When giving your dog bones ensure that they are raw as cooked bones can splinter and damage their internal organs.

Excessive fat can cause pancreatitis, so it is not wise to feed your dog a diet of fatty foods.

Fried foods also fall into this category and are not good to retain maximum health in your dog.

Certain nuts, such as Macadamia nuts and walnuts can cause weakness and muscle tremors.

Peanut butter however is generally okay provided you use the salt and sugar free peanut butter as sugar can encourage cancer growth.

The core and pits of fruits such as Apple\’s cherries and peaches contain cyanide, which is poisonous to dogs and can kill them within 24-hours without warning.

If in doubt, always refrain from feeding your dog foods that we are eating assuming that they will be okay.

What is safe for humans can kill your dog within hours.

More Information:
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Allan
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