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Grapplers fare well in competition
Leonard was stunned when his Greensburg-based school won the academy team trophy.
"It was the first time competing for most of the guys," Leonard said. "I didn't really know just how well they'd do. So, yeah, I was real suprised."
Dustin Thornton, of Trafford, won the 130-148 pound weight class, and also took first in the 155-below Absolute (155-below) division.
Brad Hoyle, of Luxor, placed first at 148-160, and also won the 155-up Absolute division.
At 160-175, Dennis Razza, of Derry, was first and Jason Thornton, of Hunker, took second.
All four students competed at the white belt level in the tournament, which was held July 27 in Scranton.
Leonard won the blue belt division and the Absolute class. The opponent he beat in the semifinals was promoted to purple belt, which means Leonard also soon will be promoted a level.
"A couple of the schools (at the tournament) are taught by Brazilian black belts, so it definitely gave my guys a confidence boost in our training," Leonard said.
A week later, Leonard's crew competed at the Battle at the Beach 3 event in Wildwood, N.J. There were 536 competitors, making it the largest North American Grappling Association-sponsored tournament in the country.
Thornton placed second in the 150-below division. Razza took fourth at 160-175.
Combative Grappling will compete Sept. 21 at the U.S. Grappling Association Competition in Ewing, N.J., and the NAGA U.S. Nationals Nov. 23-24 in Bayonne, N.J.
Golf tournament
The foursome of Bob Flockovich, Dave Powell, Jim Hood and Dick Morrow won this year's Frick Hospital Golf Classic, held at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Connellsville.
The scramble event, sponsored by the Frick Hospital Foundation, attracted about 100 golfers. The day began with a shotgun start and concluded with a dinner and recognition program.
Finishing in second place was the threesome of Efren Leonida, Efren Leonida Jr. and Bill Kennan. The third place team was comprised of Dean Owery, John Plavan, Larry Roberts and Ron Hill.
Country club pro Matt Gotto presented prizes to the winning teams.
The event raised about $35,000 for the foundation, which will use the money on various hospital projects.
Soccer, football
Registration for the Greensburg YMCA's fall soccer and flag football programs is now under way.
The Y-Rookies soccer program is for children 3 to 5 years old. It will begin Sept. 10 and last six weeks. Sessions will be held at 5 and 6 p.m. Cost is $20 for YMCA members and $40 for nonmembers.
The Y-Winners outdoor flag football program will field teams in three divisions: kindergarten and first grade; second and third grade; and fourth and fifth grade. Practices and games will be held at Greensburg Salem High School's baseball field. Practices will begin Sept. 9 and the first game will be Sept. 21.
Cost to register is $27 for YMCA members ($14 for each additional child) and $54 for nonmembers.
Volunteer flag football coaches are also being sought.
To register for soccer or flag football, stop by the front desk at the YMCA, located at 101 S. Maple Ave., or call 724-834-0150, ext. 11. For information, call Steve Valentine at 724-834-0150, ext. 31.
Hockey leagues
Latrobe Parks and Recreation is now taking registration for its fall dek and roller hockey leagues.
The fall season runs from Sept. 21 through Nov. 24. Registration is open to children ages 4 to 14.
The deadline to sign up is Aug. 29. For information, call 724-537-4331.
Fallball softball
Penn Township Athletic Association is accepting applications for its Fallball Softball program. Age divisions are 10 and under, 12 and under, 14 and under, and high school (grades nine to 12).
For information, call Chuck Myers at 724-744-1692.
Medal winner
Stephen Kolbe of West Newton won a silver medal in ice hockey in the midget age group at the Keystone State Games.
His name was omitted from the medalists listed in last week's edition.
Basketball sign-ups
The Penn Trafford Basketball Association will hold 2002-2003 sign-ups at several locations.
Registration will be conducted at Trafford Middle School Towers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 7 and 14; at Penn Middle School cafeteria from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 10; and at Penn Trafford High School cafeteria from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 14.
Registration is open to all Penn Trafford area boys and girls who are in grades three to eight.
