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TITLE from IB South almost regained a two-goal advantage moments later, as Cushman gathered a poor goal kick from Marist and steamed into the visitor’s penalty area only to fire ago nizingly wide. With the game opening up, Marist finally struck to even the contest at 2-2, just 19 minutes the end. This time it was Marist pouncing on a long throw in the South penalty area to fire home from close range. With the result they need ed in hand (Marist knew the tie gave the region to them), Marist pulled back and began to play defensively. But South couldn’t take advantage as the clock ticked away. "We controlled the tempo, controlled the game." said a disappointed Dolleh. “I con sider this [lucky for] Marist." Yet South can't afford to dwell on the outcome for long. The War Eagles must either tie or defeat rivals Central tonight at home if they are to clinch the region’s second seed and ensure a home game in the first round of the playoffs. The War Eagles and Bull dogs should kick-off around 8 p.m., at South Forsyth, depending on the outcome of the girls game. Lady Eagles still in title hunt For the South Forsyth Lady War Eagles, the key to Tuesday night’s 2-0 loss is simple: Forget it. Despite the fact that the Lady Eagles fell for the first time in Region 6-AAAA to Marist, South (12-2-1, 7-1) still has an opportunity to win the region title if they can defeat arch-rival Central SWEEPS from IB Lady Dawgs ready for playoffs This is the time of year that the Forsyth Central Lady Bulldog soccer team has been waiting for— playoff time. "We’re ready for State," said Central head coach Sid Bramblett after his team picked up another region vic tory Tuesday night at home, defeating North Springs 4-1. Central (12-1-2, 5-1-2) grabbed an early lead as Monica Tobin scored inside the first five minutes, but, from there, the Lady Dawgs’ play turned sloppy, allowing the Lady Spartans to equalize before the half. But Central came out fired up after the interval, getting two goals from Katie Perea and one from Hannah Woodhead to put North Springs away. POOL PARTS AND SUPPLIES MAINTENANCE 770-889-4779 ft o SB4 W. Main Bt. Buford, GA Restaurant* Antique* Crafts Brew ■ Pub Artist Colony History Museum Thursday-Sunday IX tonight. “We’ve still got a chance,” said South head coach Ken Gilmore. “So we have to play well against Central.” The Lady Dawgs, also assured of a playoff spot, will be looking to play spoiler and only need a draw to keep South from winning the top seed. Marist, currently sitting in first place with a region record of 7-0-2 will take the title unless South wins. Yet South will have to refocus after a physical game against Marist, one in which starting stopper Dana Wierzbinski went down with a leg injury and never returned. “She’s a big part of what we do,” said Gilmore, who is unsure whether he’ll have the freshman back for tonight’s contest. Marist grabbed a 1-0 lead in a first half marked by chances for both sides. South’s first open opportunity came just 10 minutes in, but Katie Lindsey headed over the crossbar after a nice cross from Gia Rankart. But before the Lady Eagles could try their luck again. Marist took the lead with 25 minutes left. Breaking open down the right flank, Marist crossed the ball back to a wide-open attacker in the South penalty area who fired past a diving Lauren Thomas. After the strike, the game reverted to a standoff, but Lindsey nearly equalized for the Lady Eagles with six min utes left. Looking to chip the Marist keeper, Lindsey served up a 30-yard free kick only to watch it pushed over the bar. South continued to pound awav in the second half, but Now the Lady Dawgs are but one game away from the postseason, yet that one game is against rivals South— a contest between two playoff bound squads. “We’ve got to keep their speed down, which I think we can,” said Bramblett. “If we pass well, we can play with anyone, and we've been pass ing the ball well lately." Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. at South Forsyth. North w raps season North Forsyth soccer closed out an up-and-down season Tuesday night at Tucker. The Raiders fell 2-1, BATHTUBS !! CERAMIC TILE Repair ~ Remodel ~ Reglaze With the nation's oldest and largest re glazing company you can be assured of the highest quality workmanship and materials. VISIT our showroom or call for a free brochure. J '■■■> UNIQUE REFINISHERS (770)945-0072 800-332-0048 v/C. FAX (770)271-1514 www.unlquereflnlaherß.com V—*■<_ v-T. 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But head coach Jay Glymph will have an experi enced squad returning next season after losing just three seniors as the Raiders (3-11-2, 0-8-1) prepare for a changed Region 6-AAAA. "This season was all about gaining and experience and learning,” said Glymph. The Lady Raiders (8-8-2, 3-4-2) will also have an battle tested group returning in 2005. North’s girls finished out their second 0-0 draw in a row Tuesday night against Tucker. Losing just two seniors, Erik Moore’s Lady Raiders said Gilmore. “And because they challenge every ball, it takes a lot of energy to play them. You could see it at the end; we were dragging a lit tle.” But now the Lady Eagles must pick themselves up and get ready for tonight, a con test that promises an exciting finish to the Region 6-AAAA season. Kickoff for the girls game is at 6 p.m. at South Forsyth. hope to build on their best-ever season in 6-AAAA one in which they found a difference maker in freshman keeper Elizabeth Benedict. JR $52. 00 The annual cost of buying i just the SUNDAY edition : of the Forsyth County News from one of these : •» \’t * fe $52.“ i y The annual cost of having all 4 DAYS of * the Forsyth County News delivered here | | |Z~| (your home) | Wednesday/Thursday i>.( WV V -fljH Friday/Sunday Make the Smart Choice! SUBSCRIBE TODAY TO THE Forsyth County News J Your “Hometown Paper” Since 1908 J To begin immediate delivery to your home/business, call us at 770-887-3126. We’ll send you a bill or we accept Visa or Mastercard right over the phone. You can also e-mail circ@forsythnews.com ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL 2 YEAR RATE! FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS Friday. April 23,2004 -1 CUTS from IB home run shy of the cycle, hit ting a single, a double and a triple with 3 RBIs. Boling was l-for-3 with an RBI and a run the senior beating the throw to the plate with a thrilling head-first slide in the third inning. Jamie Benjamin was 2-for 2, was hit by a pitch twice and scored three runs; Joe White was 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI; Stuart Barton drew three walks and scored three runs; Justin Atkinson was 1-for-l with a walk, a sacrifice and the 15th and final War Eagle run of the night. Evan Nissley reach first on an error in the first and scored a run; and Billy Upchurch walked twice, was hit by a pitch and had a sacrifice fly that scored Benjamin in the third inning as the War Eagles took a 6-5 lead and never looked back. Tonight, South Forsyth travels to St. Pius X. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. Raider offense starts slow at Chamblee The North Forsyth Raiders suffered their second region loss of the season Wednesday night, falling to Chamblee 7-4 on the road. Justin Hamilton got the loss in three innings of work on the mound. Chamblee scored two runs and added three more in the third for a 5-0 advantage. North scored four runs in the top of the fifth to pull with in one run, 5-4, but the Raiders would come no closer. Tim Reeves scored North's first run in the fifth when Hamilton reached first on an error. Justin Smith later scored on a single by Matt Helland. A Dexter Bobo base hit single scored Hamilton, before Helland scored on a Christopher Light ground out cutting the Chamblee lead to a 5-4 margin. But the Bulldogs added two insurance runs in the sixth for die 7-4 final. Offensively, Light was 2- for-4 with a double and an RBI, Dusty Martin was l-for-3 with a double, Bobo was 1-for -4 with an RBI and Helland was 1-for-4 with an RBI. The Raiders (16-5, 6-2) return to action tonight.at Dunwoody. First pitch is'it 5:55 p.m. Bulldogs struggle in i 15-3 region loss Forsyth Central’s woes con tinued Wednesday night as the Bulldogs fell to visiting Riverwood 15-3. Bulldog head coach J«ff Heusing pulled no punches In describing his squad’s biggest problem right now. “You can print in big, bold letters: Confidence,” he said following the game. “We just don’t have it right now. Some of us do, and that’s all right. But it’s going to take all of our guys ... going in the sarte direction.” Starting pitcher Breitt Majors got the loss in six innings of work. Riverwood jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the top of the first inning all on unearned runs. “We can’t expect to win ballgames when we’re giving up five, six and seven errors,” said Heusing. But the Dawgs cut that advantage in half, 4-2, in the bottom of the inning on a twb run Tyler Marzofka home run. After Riverwood extended its lead to a 6-2 margin in the second, Central scored for the last time in the third inning senior Aaron McKevitt hitting a double before scoring from third on a Brandon Zim merman sacrifice fly to center field. Relief pitcher Adam Swen entered the game in the sev enth inning, as Riverwood bat ted around and each base run ner scored for a nine-run inning. Also for Forsyth Central, Adam Baldwin was I for-3 with a double, and Ret Belt was l-for-3 with a walk.; The Dawgs return to action Friday night at North Springs. First pitch is at 5:55 p.m. ; PAGE 5B