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Flames reach the quarterfinals again

By Brendan Galella, Times Correspondent
Published March 7, 2008

A record crowd saw the Wesley Chapel Flames, a youth soccer club, go 6-0 in tournament play and advance to the third round.

According to the Florida Youth Soccer Association and Region C officials, the crowd of 7,500 spectators was the largest soccer attendance at a Pasco County venue ever.

The Flames defeated Plant City, Clearwater, South Hillsborough, Cape Coral and Lakeland to advance to the quarterfinals for the second consecutive year.

The Flames are 18-1-1 since the regular season started, have won 15 in a row and posted five shutouts in their last 10 games. The Wesley Chapel Soccer Club will host the Division 2 under 10 and 11 and Division 1 under 12 quarter finals March 8-9.

Graduating seniors are encouraged to apply for various scholarships awarded by the Florida Youth Soccer Association. After filling out the application online at the Region C page of FYSA.com, students are to send letters of reference, transcripts, resume of accomplishments, and a short essay about oneself and future plans.

There will be scholarships available for one boy and one girl in each district in Region C in the name of Donna Hackworth. There will be two scholarships awarded, for one boy and one girl, regionwide in the name of Norman Rosen, which includes registration for the FYSA AGM to receive the award, and four high-level scholarships in the name of Joe Davis.

Lacrosse: Following a loss where its offense struggled, the Saint Leo lacrosse team scored a season high in goals during a 17-5 victory over Rollins College.

Benjamin Brigham led the Lions 2-1 with five goals and two assists and goalkeeper DJ Garry had six saves for his first victory of the season.

The Tars (1-5) made a small comeback in the third quarter as Peter Harvey scored three goals in three minutes but the Lions dominated the fourth quarter with seven goals.

Rugby: The Tampa Barbarians, a new Wesley Chapel rugby team, seeks high school players ages 14-19.

The season runs through March, and the team practices from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Tampa Community Park, next to Freedom High School. For information, contact coach Mark Van Trees at everythi@mindspring.com or (813) 363-4402.

Wrestling: The World Class Wrestling Club is practicing at River Ridge High School, 11646 Town Center Road, New Port Richey.

The club is open to all elementary- and middle school-age kids. Practices are from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Registration is a one-time fee of $100, which includes a USA Wrestling membership card, club T-shirt and wrestling shoes. Parents who have a USA Wrestling card or wrestling shoes will receive a discounted membership fee. For information, call Jason Lane at (727) 277-8953 or Jesse White at (727) 247-4000.

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