Prep baseball, softball, lacrosse, ECHL

4/10/2007

ECHL

Playoffs

DIVISION QUARTERFINALS

(Best-of-3)

American Conference

North Division

Johnstown vs. Trenton

Last night: Trenton 4, Johnstown 2, Trenton leads series 1-0

Tonight: Trenton at Johnstown, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday: Johnstown at Trenton, 7 p.m., if necessary

South Division

Augusta vs. Charlotte

Last night: Charlotte 2, Augusta 1, OT, Charlotte leads series 1-0

Tonight: Charlotte at Augusta, 7:35 p.m.

Tomorrow: Augusta at Charlotte, 7 p.m., if necessary

DIVISION SEMIFINALS

American Conference

(Best-of-5)

North Division

Johnstown-Trenton winner vs. Dayton

TBA

Toledo vs. Cincinnati

Friday, April 13, Cincinnati at Toledo, 7:35 p.m.

Saturday, April 14, Cincinnati at Toledo, 7:35 p.m.

Thursday, April 19, Toledo at Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 20, Toledo at Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 22, Cincinnati at Toledo, if nec., 5 p.m.

South Division

Augusta-Charlotte winner vs. Florida, TBA

Texas vs. Gwinnett

Saturday, April 14: Texas at Gwinnett, 8:35 p.m.

Sunday, April 15: Texas at Gwinnett, 5:05 p.m.

Wednesday, April 18: Gwinnett at Texas, TBD

Friday, April 20: Gwinnett at Texas, TBA, if necessary

Sunday, April 22: Gwinnett at Texas, TBA, if necessary

National Conference

(Best-of-7)

Phoenix vs. Las Vegas

Tonight 10: Las Vegas at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

Thursday, April 12: Las Vegas at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

Friday, April 13: Phoenix at Las Vegas, 10:05 p.m.

Saturday, April 14: Phoenix at Las Vegas, 10:05 p.m.

Monday, April 16: Phoenix at Las Vegas, 10:05 p.m., if necessary

Tuesday, April 17: Phoenix at Las Vegas, 10:05 p.m., if necessary

Thursday, April 19 or Friday, April 20: Las Vegas at Phoenix, 10 p.m., if necessary

Victoria vs. Alaska

Last night Victoria at Alaska, , late.

Tonight: Victoria at Alaska, 11:15 p.m.

Thursday, April 12: Alaska at Victoria, 10 p.m.

Friday, April 13: Alaska at Victoria, 10 p.m.

Saturday, April 14: Alaska at Victoria, 10 p.m., if necessary

Monday, April 16: Victoria at Alaska, 11:15 p.m., if necessary

Tuesday, April 17: Victoria at Alaska, 11:15 p.m., if necessary

Fresno vs. Bakersfield

Tonight: Fresno at Bakersfield, 10 p.m.

Thursday, April 12: Bakersfield at Fresno, 10:30 p.m.

Friday, April 13: Fresno at Bakersfield, 10 p.m.

Sunday, April 15: Bakersfield at Fresno, 8 p.m.

Monday, April 16: Bakersfield at Fresno, 10:30 p.m., if necessary

Thursday, April 19: Fresno at Bakersfield, 10 p.m., if necessary

Friday, April 20: Fresno at Bakersfield, 10 p.m., if necessary

Stockton vs. Idaho

Tonight: Stockton at Idaho, 9:10 p.m.

Tomorrow: Stockton at Idaho, 9:10 p.m.

Friday, April 13: Idaho at Stockton, 10:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 15: Idaho at Stockton, 7 p.m.

Monday, April 16: Idaho at Stockton, 10 p.m., if necessary

Wednesday, April 18: Stockton at Idaho, 9:10 p.m., if necessary

Thursday, April 19: Stockton at Idaho, 9:10 p.m., if necessary

AUTO RACING

NASCAR Nextel Cup Leaders

POINTS

1. Jeff Gordon, 966. 2. Jeff Burton, 938. 3. Jimmie Johnson, 906. 4. Matt Kenseth, 836. 5. Kyle Busch, 804. 6. Denny Hamlin, 776. 7. Clint Bowyer, 751. 8. Tony Stewart, 726. 9. Carl Edwards, 710. 10. Kevin Harvick, 687.

11. Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 677. 12. Jamie McMurray, 650. 13. David Stremme, 645. 14. Elliott Sadler, 639. 15. Mark Martin, 629. 16. Juan Pablo Montoya, 625. 17. Kurt Busch, 624. 18. J J Yeley, 616. 19 (tie). David Ragan and Ryan Newman, 589.

MONEY

1. Kevin Harvick, $2,219,100. 2. Mark Martin, $1,635,090. 3. Jeff Burton, $1,589,900. 4. Jimmie Johnson, $1,551,990. 5. Jeff Gordon, $1,377,530. 6. Tony Stewart, $1,280,390. 7. Matt Kenseth, $1,268,450. 8. David Ragan, $1,114,600. 9. Kasey Kahne, $1,062,050. 10. David Gilliland, $1,018,930.

RACEWAY PARK

FIRST-Pace, NW1PMLTCD, $1,400, 2:04.0

Southwind Premium(J Sugg) 3.00 2.60 2.20

Tootsie Roll Bay(J Casagranda) 4.40 2.80

Star s Tax Man(M Headworth) 2.20

Also Carmineke, Friendly Kathy,

Exacta 4-2 Paid $15.60

Trifecta 4-2-3 Paid $48.60

SECOND-Trot, NW2PMLTCD, $1,500, 2:06.2

Talkin Yankee(T Driver) 35.40 20.40 4.40

Csi Jaded Message(M Mayes) 4.00 2.20

Island Prince(L Lake) 4.00

Also Annie s Secret, Keystone Drake, Sentimentalvictory, Up Front Cp,

Exacta 7-4 Paid $73.40

Trifecta 7-4-5 Paid $253.60

Superfecta 7-4-5-3 Paid $413.00

Daily Double 4-7 Paid $47.20

THIRD-Pace, 2000CLHC, $1,200, 2:00.3

Eastwood Atom N(M Headworth) 8.80 4.60 2.40

Big Time Macho(M Wolfe) 3.40 2.20

Pritneer(J Casagranda) 2.80

Also Scout T, Truthofthematter, Meet Royal Pummelo,

Exacta 6-1 Paid $26.00

Trifecta 6-1-2 Paid $53.80

Superfecta 6-1-2-5 Paid $255.20

FOURTH-Pace, FMNW750L5, $1,200, 2:00.4

Duchess Hotspur(M Headworth) 4.20 4.80 2.60

Annettes Joy(L Lake) 3.40 3.00

Hurrikanegabrielle(D Cincebox) 3.20

Also Cl Cricket, Mistwon, Forrestridge Abbey, She Grins Again, Donna s Dragon,

Exacta 4-5 Paid $16.00

Trifecta 4-5-1 Paid $53.60

Superfecta 4-5-1-6 Paid $215.40

FIFTH-Trot, NW1000L5CD, $1,500, 2:04.0

Goodby Dale(M Wolfe) 10.00 7.60 4.60

Inquisitive Gal(D Currier Jr) 6.80 5.80

Lavec Vita(D Cincebox) 4.80

Also Maggie s Messenger, Disorderly, B s Satin s Dollie, Beyond Compare, Van Dream, Xciting Sam,

Exacta 6-1 Paid $53.40

Trifecta 6-1-9 Paid $427.60

Superfecta 6-1-9-A Paid $257.20

SIXTH-Pace, NW1250L5CD, $1,700, 1:59.3

Mr Howard(M Mayes) 8.80 7.40 4.60

Ollokot(L Lake) 13.80 7.00

Everyday Victory(S Pelshaw) 5.40

Also Jj s Pilgrim, Elvis Hanover, Mirth Is King, Presidential Pride, Nothings Perfect, Alcatraz Blue Chip,

Exacta 6-9 Paid $95.80

Trifecta 6-9-4 Paid $846.60

Superfecta 6-9-4-5 Paid $1,818.00

SEVENTH-Pace, NW1500L5CD, $2,500, 1:58.3

Spirited Sammi(A Succarotte) 4.40 3.20 2.60

Our Alibi(M Headworth) 4.40 6.80

Suddenly Seymour(K Hough) 2.20

Also Black River Gold, He B Starrin, Silky Sailor, U R Sum Western, Ski Racer, Gold Signs,

Exacta 9-5 Paid $26.80

Trifecta 9-5-4 Paid $158.60

Superfecta 9-5-4-2 Paid $529.00

EIGHTH-Pace, 5000CL-LC, $2,900, 1:58.3

Duke of Luck(T Buter) 3.60 2.10 2.10

Village Corky(D Cincebox) 2.10 2.10

Action(M Headworth) 2.10

Also Sam Stone, The Factor, Fly Fly Noser,

Exacta 1-4 Paid $10.60

Trifecta 1-4-2 Paid $31.20

Superfecta 1-4-2-5 Paid $86.00

NINTH-Pace, 5000CL-LC, $2,900, 1:59.0

Hugh Normous(L Lake) 27.20 11.20 13.80

Western Playboy(A Lake) 21.20 21.80

Classic Hare(M St Louis Jr) 3.00

Also Decathlon, Bear Creek Raider, Keep Raider,

Exacta 5-4 Paid $424.20

Trifecta 5-4-6 Paid $2,030.40

Superfecta 5-4-6-A Paid $2,915.40

TENTH-Pace, NW1800L4CD, $3,100, 1:57.4

Swashbuckler(T Buter) 4.20 3.40 9.00

Rip Rockin Raider(T Buter) 6.00 4.80

Lusty Me(M Wolfe) 2.80

Also Laredos Goose, Bad News Bear, Madey Mac, Cinco De Mayo, Bjb Mac,

Exacta 1-4 Paid $50.60

Trifecta 1-4-2 Paid $157.00

Superfecta 1-4-2-3 Paid $338.40

ELEVENTH-Pace, NW750L5CD, $1,200, 2:02.2

Handle Hanover(A Lake) 91.20 49.20 13.20

Yankee Ingenuity(L Lake) 6.00 11.60

Shocking Cary(J Lewis) 5.60

Also Lucky Vegas, Falcon Appeal, Willows Raider, Jet Set Julie, Grish, Advanced Directive,

Exacta 1-7 Paid $280.60

Trifecta 1-7-6 Paid $6,324.00

Superfecta 1-7-6-A Paid $3,561.80

Pick3 PICK 3 PD 2 OF 3 Paid $99.60

Attendance-45,8, Handle-$31,059

TRANSACTIONS

BASEBALL

American League

CLEVELAND INDIANS Signed C Amid Haad to a minor league contract and assigned him to Buffalo (IL).

National League

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS Placed RHP Chris Carpenter on the 15-day DL. Called up LHP Randy Keisler from Memphis (PCL).

American Association

PENSACOLA PELICANS Released LHP Blake Allen.

SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS Released LHP Tom Lipari and INF Ryan Gripp.

ST. JOE BLACKSNAKES Released INF Mark Burke.

BASKETBALL

National Basketball Association

ATLANTA HAWKS Suspended F Josh Smith two games for tirade at coach Mike Woodson during an April 8 game against Philadelphia.

FOOTBALL

National Football League

ATLANTA FALCONS Signeed QB Joey Harrington. Released DB Kevin Mathis.

DENVER BRONCOS Signed Mike Shanahan, coach, to a three-year contract extension through the 2011 season.

DETROIT LIONS Named Dean Kleinschmidt coordinator of athletic medicine and athletic trainer.

HOCKEY

National Hockey League

BUFFALO SABRES Recalled F Drew Stafford from Rochester (AHL).

COLORADO AVALANCHE Signed C Joe Sakic to a one-year contract.

EDMONTON OILERS Reassigned C Marc-Antoine Pouliot, D Tom Gilbert and D Bryan Young to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).

LOS ANGELES KINGS Assigned F Patrick O Sullivan, F Lauri Tukonen and F John Zeiler to Manchester (AHL).

OTTAWA SENATORS Re-signed D Anton Volchenkov to a three-year contract.

American Hockey League

HAMILTON BULLDOGS Announced F Zack Stortini has been assigned to the team by Edmonton (NHL). Reassigned F Troy Bodie to Stockton (ECHL).

PEORIA RIVERMAN Announced G Jason Bacashihua, C David Backes, LW D.J. King and D Roman Polak have been assigned to the team by St. Louis (NHL).

LACROSSE

National Lacrosse League

CALGARY ROUGHNECKS Signed MF Tyler Francey.

COLLEGE

AIR FORCE Named Launi Meili rifle coach.

ARKANSAS Named John Pelphrey men s basketball coach.

BRIGHAM YOUNG Suspended LB Terrance Hooks and TE Vic So oto from spring drills after they were accused of breaking into two apartments in search of someone who threw a water balloon.

BUTLER Announced Matthew Graves will be retained as a men s assistant basketball coach. Named Brandon Miller and Terry Johnson men s assistant basketball coaches.

KANSAS Announced sophomore F Julian Wright will enter the NBA Draft.

KANSAS STATE Named Frank Martin men s basketball coach.

MICHIGAN Announced Mike Jackson will remain as a men s assistant basketball coach.

PITTSBURGH-JOHNSTOWN Named Scott Mezyk men s assistant basketball coach.

RHODE ISLAND Named Shelagh Donohoe women s rowing coach.

SAN JOSE STATE Named Gary Emanuel defensive line coach.

SIU-EDWARDSVILLE Named Lennox Forrester men s basketball coach.

NOTES

Fast Softball is now registering teams for its SUMMER LEAGUE in the 10U, 12U, 14U, 16, and 18U divisions. Contact Martin Drain at 4198-343-4716 or email registrations at Fast2home@Yahoo.com.

The TOLEDO BASKETBALL LEAGUE is registering junior high boys teams and sixth-grade girls teams for it Spring League. Play begins May 8. Entry fee is $160. Call 419-932-0001 or 419-514-5521 for details.

The SOUTH TOLEDO YMCA is holding a Youth Volleyball Co-Ed League for youngsters 8 to 12-years of age. Contact Jessica at 419-385-9622 by April 17. Also, the YMCA is holding parent/child kickball for ages 3-5. Deadline for registering is April 18. Contact Jessica.

FOOTBALL

Arena Football League

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Eastern Division

W L T Pct PF PA

Dallas 6 0 0 1.000 376 265

Philadelphia 4 1 0 .800 317 234

Columbus 2 3 0 .400 263 277

New York 1 4 0 .200 219 304

Southern Division

W L T Pct PF PA

Georgia 5 1 0 .833 372 336

New Orleans 3 3 0 .500 299 298

Orlando 2 3 0 .400 228 219

Austin 2 4 0 .333 330 343

Tampa Bay 1 5 0 .167 281 343

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

Central Division

W L T Pct PF PA

Chicago 5 1 0 .833 337 271

Kansas City 3 2 0 .600 275 243

Colorado 3 3 0 .500 288 329

Grand Rapids 2 3 0 .400 261 326

Nashville 2 4 0 .333 327 360

Western Division

W L T Pct PF PA

Utah 4 2 0 .667 397 355

Los Angeles 3 2 0 .600 245 250

San Jose 3 2 0 .600 314 263

Arizona 1 5 0 .167 364 367

Las Vegas 1 5 0 .167 265 375

LAST NIGHT

Georgia 57, Philadelphia 49

LACROSSE

Toledo area Lacrosse

School TALA Overall

Sylvania 1-0 4-1

Perrysburg 1-0 1-1

St.Francis 0-0 2-2

St. John s 0-0 2-2

Bedford 0-2 0-5

Ant.Wayne 0-0 0-0

Recent Results: Sylvania 11, St Joesph s (IN) 4; St.Francis 8, Granville 4; St. John s 9, Lakota West 5; Ypsilanti 7, Bedford 4.

Upcoming games: 4/10 Perrysburg v Tecumseh; 4/10 Sylvania v Clarkston; 4/11 St.John s at Medina; 4/12 Sylvania at Charlotte Latin(NC); 4/13 St.John s v Dublin Coffman; 4/13 St. Francis v. St.Edwards; 4/13 Sylvania at Charlotte(NC) Mecklinberg; 4/14 Bedford v Gabriel Richard; 4/14 St.Francis v Westerville North; 4/14 St.John s v Olentangy; 4/14 Perrysburg v Johnstown; 4/14 Sylvania at Christ School (NC).

SOCCER

Major League Soccer

Eastern Conference

W L T Pts GF GA

Chicago 1 0 0 3 1 0

Columbus 0 0 1 1 0 0

New York 0 0 1 1 0 0

Kansas City 0 0 0 0 0 0

D.C. United 0 1 0 0 1 2

New England 0 1 0 0 0 1

Toronto FC 0 1 0 0 0 2

Western Conference

W L T Pts GF GA

CD Chivas USA 1 0 0 3 2 0

Colorado 1 0 0 3 2 1

FC Dallas 0 0 1 1 2 2

Houston 0 0 1 1 0 0

Los Angeles 0 0 1 1 0 0

Real Salt Lake 0 0 1 1 2 2

Note: Three points for victory, one point for tie.

SUNDAY

Los Angeles 0, Houston 0, tie

THURSDAY

FC Dallas at Los Angeles, 10

SATURDAY,

Columbus at Real Salt Lake, 6

Kansas City at D.C. United, 7:30

CD Chivas USA at Houston, 7:30

Toronto FC at New England, 7:30

SUNDAY

FC Dallas at New York, 3

Chicago at Colorado, 8

BOWLING

Honor Roll

300 games

Jim Engler, ForestView 300-247-279-826

Men (750 or higher)

Frank Bieble, ForestView 792

Bob Sonderfield, ForestView 783

Dave Adams, Bowlero 782

Mike Koester, ForestView 764

Gary Stolp, ForestView 758

Brian Fredmon, ForestView 756

Joe Cook, ForestView 752

Women (650 or higher)

Jodie Woessner, ForestView 796

Sheryl Santysiak, ForestView 681

Natalie Miskiel, Bowlero 655

TENNIS

Valenciana Tournament

Valencia, Spain

Singles

First Round

Stefan Koubek d. Oscar Hernandez 7-6 (5), 6-4; Gilles Simon (5) d. Teimuraz Gabashvili 4-6, 6-3, 6-2; Sergio Roitman d. Jan Hernych 7-5, 7-6 (7).

Family Circle Cup

Charleston, S.C.

Singles

First Round

Lourdes Dominguez Lino d. Vania King 6-1, 6-4; Meilen Tu d. Flavia Pennetta 7-5, 6-4; Vasilisa Bardina d. Elena Vesnina 1-6, 6-3, 6-1; Marion Bartoli (13) d. Shenay Perry 5-7, 6-4, 6-1; Chan Yung-jan d. Severine Bremond 6-2, 6-3; Jill Craybas d. Jelena Kostanic Tosic 7-6 (3), 6-2; Vera Zvonareva (9) d. Nathalie Dechy 6-4, 6-4; Nicole Pratt d. Varvara Lepchenko 2-6, 6-2, 6-2; Zheng Jie d. Yuliana Fedak 6-4, 6-1; Ashley Harkleroad d. Laura Granville 2-6, 7-5, 6-2.

LATEST LINE

Baseball

National League

CHICAGO CUBS 61/2 -71/2 Houston

FLORIDA 51/2 -61/2 Milwaukee

PITTSBURGH 6-7 St. Louis

ATLANTA 10-12 Washington

ARIZONA 6-7 Cincinnati

SAN DIEGO 6-7 San Francisco

LA DODGERS 6-7 Colorado

American League

BOSTON 81/2 -91/2 Seattle

CLEVELAND 61/2 -71/2 LA Angels

Detroit 51/2 -61/2 BALTIMORE

TORONTO 61/2 -71/2 Kansas City

TEXAS 61/2 -71/2 Tampa Bay

NY Yankees 6-7 MINNESOTA

Chi White Sox Even-6 OAKLAND

NBA

ATLANTA 3 (185) Boston

Miami 4 (191) CHARLOTTE

PHILADELPHIA 41/2 (189) Indiana

New Jersey 3 (205) WASHINGTON

Sacramento 21/2 (219) MEMPHIS

NEW ORLEANS 3 (186) LA Clippers

CHICAGO 12 (191) New York

Home Team in CAPS

PREP TENNIS

ROSSFORD 3, FREMONT ST. JOE 2: E. Barbour (F) d. Evarts, 6-3, 6-2; Wobser (F) d. A. Hotz, 6-1, 6-2; M. Hotz (R) d. M. Barbour, 6-2, 6-2; Bohland-Appt (R) d. Goland-Dickman, 6-1, 6-1; Keller-Kanary (R) d. Kabisch-Sanchez, 6-1, 6-1.

CLAY 3, WAITE 2: Brown (W) d. Hyndman, 6-2, 6-0; Quaft (C) d. Drauer, 4-6, 7-5, 6-4; Clapsaddle (W) d. SWaim, 7-5, 6-4; Ault-Saunders (C) d. Eckhardt-Zacharias, 6-1, 6-1; Miller-Sosko (C) by default.

CLAY 4, SOUTHVIEW 1: Quaft (C) d. Craig, 7-5, 7-6; Swaim (C) d. Daunhower, 6-0, 6-0; Thepsouer (S) d. Garey, 6-3, 6-0; Saunders-Ault (C) d. Bunting-King, 6-1, 5-7, 6-3; Sosko-Miller (C) d. Prasad-Hattendorf, 6-4, 6-7, 6-3.

PERRYSBURG 5, DEFIANCE 0: Gunkler d. Bastion 6-0, 6-1; Lakmer d. Encharove 6-1, 6-2; Mills d. Whitter 6-2, 6-3; Kohler/Eckel d. Bratton/Klueter 6-2, 7-5; Morse/Clark d. Katter-Heinrich/Karnik 6-3, 6-4.

ANTHONY WAYNE 4, NAPOLEON 1: Doyle (AW) d. Ellingson (N) 6-1, 6-0; Lewis (AW) d. Meyers (N) 6-1, 6-3; Sylvester (AW) d. Sweeney (N) 6-3, 6-3; Hohl/Kock (AW) d. B. Hoffman/C. Hoffman (N) 6-2, 7-5; Kline/Drewes (N) d. Pellek/Nofzinger (AW) 6-2, 6-0.

SPORTLIGHT

April 10

1934 The Chicago Black Hawks edge the Detroit Red Wings 1-0 to win the Stanley Cup.

1949 Sam Snead wins the Masters, beating Lloyd Mangrum and Johnny Bulla by three strokes.

1955 Cary Middlecoff beats Ben Hogan by seven strokes to win the Masters.

1956 The Montreal Canadiens beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 to win the Stanley Cup in five games.

1961 South Africa s Gary Player becomes the first foreign player to win the Masters, edging Arnold Palmer and Charley Coe by one stroke.

1977 Tom Watson pulls away in the final four holes to beat Jack Nicklaus by two strokes in the Masters.

1988 Scotland s Sandy Lyle sinks a 12-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole for a one-shot victory in the Masters, becoming the first British player to win the tournament.

1990 Dave Taylor, Tomas Sandstrom and Tony Granato score three goals apiece as the Los Angeles Kings pound the Calgary Flames 12-4, marking the first time in NHL playoff history that three hat tricks are recorded in one game.

1993 Manon Rheaume, pro hockey s only female goaltender, allows six goals in her first International Hockey League start for the Atlanta Knights an 8-6 loss to Cincinnati.

1994 Jose Maria Olazabal wins the Masters by two strokes over Tom Lehman. It s the sixth time in seven years a non-American has prevailed.

1995 Andre Agassi becomes the world s top-ranked tennis player, ending Pete Sampras 101-week streak at No. 1.

1996 Detroit becomes the second team in NHL history to win 60 regular-season games by defeating Winnipeg 5-2. The 1976-77 Montreal Canadiens won 60 games.

1996 Norm Duke sets a Professional Bowlers Association record with three consecutive 300s. Duke, who finished the first round with consecutive 300s, opens the second round with his third perfect game of the day.

2002 San Jose becomes the second team in NHL history to improve its point total for six consecutive seasons, joining the Islanders (1973-79), by totaling 97 points following a 5-3 victory at Columbus.

2003 Anaheim s Jean-Sebastien Giguere sets an NHL record for saves in a playoff debut with 63 in the Mighty Ducks 2-1 triple-overtime win over Detroit.

2005 Tiger Woods wins the Masters with a spectacular finish of birdies and bogeys. Woods turns back a surprising challenge from Chris DiMarco with a 15-foot birdie putt on the first extra hole to capture his fourth green jacket.