AMATEUR SPORT
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ON THE ICE
LAWFIELD MINOR HOCKEY Atom — Bulldogs 3, Senators 3. Bulldogs goals: Justin Lake, Jacob Pettigrew, Dario Cadete. Bulldogs assists: Lucas Fantauzzo, Josh Barlow, Nathan Kircos. Senators goals: Nolan Mather 2, Dylan Campbell. Senators assists: Mather, Campbell. Atom select — Lawfield Canucks 10, Coronation 3. Lawfield goals: Tyler Ballantyne 6, San Shweihat 2, Joshua Carter, Shayne Cole. Assists: Kali Bourgeois, Ballantyne 2, Shweihat. Coronation goals: Braxton 2, Connor Dickson. Coronation assists: Nolan Janicek 2, Tim Raikuhar. Novice — Flames 4, Senators 3. Flame goals: Tyler Vukelic 2, Anthony Sozio 2. Flame assists: Carson Delaney. Senator goals: Trevor Eaton 2, Audrey Martin. Senator assists: Gage Peterman, Fynn Griffin Peewee select — Lawfield Thunder 4, Dofasco Steelhawks 4. Lawfield goals: Aidan McVey 2, Zane Dyer, Charlie Mattina. Lawfield assists: Ben Ballantyne 3, Calvin Bourgeois, Jake Casey, Jason Spriggs. Dofasco goals: Jacob Stacey, Riley Patchev, Hayden Brindle, Spencer Marangoni. Dofasco assists: Andrew Comrie, Gianlucca Mattina, Brindle and Marangoni.
AROUND THE RINKS
HAMILTON RINGETTE ASSOCIATION Etobicoke Stingers 7, Hamilton Heat 6. Hamilton goals: Raphaelle Bernire 4, Maya Thake, Kimberly Jacobs. Hamilton assists: Kimberly Jacobs. Paris Thunder 6, Hamilton Heat 5. Hamilton goals: Raphaelle Bernier 2, Maya Thake 2, Zoe Thake. Hamilton assists: Lauren Flaherty 3, Sarah Poudrier, Raphaelle Bernier, Kimberly Jacobs
IN THE GYM
MOUNTAIN VOLLEYBALL CLUB 13U — Black finished with 8-2 record and a first-place finish at their first invitational tournament in Hamilton. The team is coached by Dave Lightfoot, Julie Entwistle and Christian Hollingshead. Team includes: Mary Coll Andrikopoulous, Frances Cooke, Olivia Dodds, Sarah Elchuk, Faith Feeney, Avery O’Connell, Devyn Walsh, Eve Entwistle, Paige Entwistle and Nikol Tesic. Maroon team defeated the Cambridge Scorpions 25-16, 25-21 to win the gold medal at a six-team Hamilton invitational tournament. Their record in the round-robin was 8-2. The team is coached by Elaine Pilgrim-Susi, Nicholas Susi and Beatrice Costelloe. Players include: Abby Gerber, Caitlin Susi, Rebecca Brankovic, Julia Pona, Cecilia Diklic, Erin Hedgcock, Jules Crow, Rachel Battaglia and Penelope Costelloe. 14U — In round-robin play MVC defeated Niagara Rapids Red 25-13, 25-9 and stung the Vipers 25-14, 25-16. In the quarter-finals, MVC shored the Niagara Rapids White 25-11, 25-11, and in the semifinals out steered the Niagara Rapids Blue 23-25, 25-22, 15-7. MVC were defeated in the gold medal game by Halton Hurricanes Blue 25-19, 25-15. The team is coached by Wally Verschoor, Megan Richer and Mackenzie McCartney. Players include: Grace Preston, Kira Verschoor, Emily Richer, Alex Rorie, Leah Waite, Isabelle Schurer, Grace Germen, Kassandra Pavlic, Ana Dujakovic, Stephanie Karatsolias, Lilah Parn and Yana Cvetkova. 15U — OVA Provincial Cup — Trillium B in London. In pool play, MVC were defeated by Great Whites 25-16, 25-25, 8-15 and tamed the Waterloo Tigers 16U Black 25-17, 25-10. In the quarter-finals, MVC snared Waterloo Tigers 16U Red 18-25, 25-19, 15-9 and in the semifinals could not overcome the K-W Predators Invasion, losing 25-11, 25-13. For bronze medal, MVC pulled over the Milton Edge 25-13, 25-21. The team is coached by Denis Levesque, Rob Cherubin. Players include: Laura Persichini, Grace Manning, Abby MacDonald, Logan Garvey, Graziella Assaf, Abigail Alliston, Olivia Cherubin, Isabella Gondar, Julia Hapke and Leah Oehring. 17U — OVA 17U Provincial Cup held in Hamilton. MVC finished pool play having defeated the Niagara Rapids Blue 25-9, 25-19 and losing a close match to the Selects 25-22, 25-22. In the quarter-final, MVC overcame Hamilton Smash 24-26, 25-13, 16-14 and lost a hard fought match to the Niagara Rapids Black 25-23, 33-31. Playing their sister MVC 16U Maroon team, MVC 17U won in straight sets 25-16, 25-22 to take home the bronze medal. The team is coached by Steve Felker, Sarah Clinton. Team members: Grace Mazur, Lauryn D’Aurora, Taylor Morrison, Jamie Mataseje, Rae Delsey, Karmen Krug, Emily Gondar, Shaelyn Francis, Makayla Costa, Maya Lee, Kate LaFleur, Katie McKenna U18 — Niagara Invitational 18U Tournament. In pool play MVC lost to Smash in a 25-12, 23-25, 13-15 set match, followed up by taming Kingston Pegasus 25-18, 25-12, and losing to the Etobicoke Titans 23-25, 25-17, 14-16. For the bronze medal match, MVC took over Kitchener-Waterloo Predators winning 28-26, 25-19. Team is coached by Larissa Puhach-Byckalo, Dan Byckalo, Doug McKerlie. Team members: Hannah Vuylsteke, Melissa McFadden, Ainsleigh Williams, Brenna Peacock, Morgan Randall, Genna Saunders, Kaitlyn Hapke, Kate Keeting, Tyler Garrick, Nicole Pirillo, Grace Pyatt, Natasha Desjardins.
HELP WANTED CURLING
Glendale Curling — a special curling membership for either one or two people. Retirees, get out together and play in our house or give your partner a break two or three mornings a week by leaving them alone for some peace and quiet while you get some exercise. For more information – email mbraker@clublink.ca or call 905-561-0660 ext. 2234, or visit Glendale Curling at 401 Mount Albion Rd.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Hamilton Special Olympics is looking for athletes and volunteers for 13 sports. Special Olympics is an organization for individuals with intellectual disabilities to promote opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and develop skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympic athletes and the community. Manager and coach for track and field programs needed. Anyone interested please contact Cherrie Evans at hamilton.publicrelations@specialolympicsontario.ca
HOCKEY
Senior shinny has begun at Lawfield Arena, 150 Folkstone Ave. Times are every Monday and Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. Cost $4.75 per. Players over 55 only. Call John at 905-388-0521 or email jyjy@bell.net
REGISTRATIONS/ TRYOUTS
If you can swim, you can play water polo. Hamilton Aquatic Water Polo is accepting registrations for the upcoming session beginning in January. Children ages 7-13 can enjoy our Junior League Program. Free trials are available. Competitive programs are also available for athletes up to age 19. Visit our website for more information at hamiltonwaterpolo.ca or email register@hamiltonwaterpolo.ca.
CAMPS/CLINICS/NOTES
GALA
Hamilton Olympic Club 90th anniversary gala deadline for tickets is Dec. 9. Former athletes, families, coaches, board members, volunteers and friends come celebrate the club’s 90th anniversary. The dinner is Dec. 28 at The Cotton Factory. Hoc90strong@gmail.com 905-966-4513.