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Scorpion squads sting roller hockey adversaries

By CHRIS WAGENHEIM, Times Staff Writer
Published September 7, 2007

Local roller hockey talent rolled over the competition last week in the Breakaway Roller Hockey Tournament at Sportszone 2 in New Port Richey. The Scorpions, in different age brackets, took home two golds and three platinums.

The 10-and-under Scorpion team managed to coast through the tournament with a perfect record, including a win against the Tampa Arsenal in the final game, 8-2. Top goalie recognition went to Shaun Krause, MVP went to Mike DeMiceli, and Stepen Noyes and Reed Nichols won the dishman and top gun awards, respectively.

The other teams to take home platinum were the 12-and-under and 14-and-under Scorpion squads. The 12-and-unders were led by top dishman Dillan Disbro and Angelo Desimone, top goalie Nick Sanders and game MVP Ryan Scorcia. The 14-and-under team was led by top gun Dominick Desimone, top dishman Colin Keeler and game MVP Dustin Disbro.

The 8-year-old team and the 16-and-unders took home gold. The 8-year-olds are the same team that won gold at national competition earlier this season.

Roller hockey signups: The Sportszone Scorpions are signing up athletes for the fall season. Contact the club at (727) 845-7808 or visit www.sportszone2.com for more information.

Tournament: The West Pasco Futbol club U10 competitive girls team will hold a golf tournament fundraiser at Seven Springs Golf and Country Club on Sept. 16. The $70 registration fee includes cart, range balls, greens fees and dinner. The money will go to the WPF U10 girls team.

Gymnastics: Millennium Gymnastics of New Port Richey is getting ready to kick off the fall season. The first local qualifier will be Sept. 22 and 23 in Port Charlotte. Many of last season's athletes, including Maribel Pavarini and Megan Brusselback, will move on to Level 5 competition. Coach Teri Ippolito said the girls are making a smooth transition to the higher level.

Late soccer registration: Hudson Youth Soccer will have a late registration Sunday at Veterans Memorial Park (Hicks Road) from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $75, and each registrant will need a birth certificate and current wallet-sized photo. Visit hudsonyouthsoccer.com for more information.

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