THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, October 6, 1994 TAG: 9410060605
SECTION: SPORTS PAGE: C11 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: STAFF REPORT
DATELINE: NORFOLK LENGTH: Medium: 85 lines
The Roman Empire is making a comeback at Maury High.
Sally Roman and sister Katie Roman were in on both goals Wednesday as the Commodores downed Granby, 2-0, in a key Eastern District field hockey game.
Maury improved to 6-5 overall, 4-0 in the Eastern District while Granby fell to 2-3, 1-2.
Sally Roman assisted on a slap shot by Meredith Whibley from the top of the circle on a penalty corner with two seconds left in the opening half to put the Commodores on the board.
Then four minutes into the second half, Katie Roman set up Sally Roman with a crossing pass for a 2-0 lead. It was Sally Roman's eighth goal of the season.
Maury coach Patricia Panzik has been experimenting with different lineups in an effort to boost Maury's scoring and might have stumbled across the right combination Wednesday.
``We are dominating every game we're in, but not scoring enough,'' Panzik said. ``This was better.''
The Comets' best chance to cut into the lead came on a rush up field when Onawa Carter's running shot hit the left post.
``It might have been different if we'd cut it to 2-1,'' said first-year Granby coach Amy Tomasulo. ``I keep stressing to the team that the post is our friend, but it wasn't today.''
- RICH RADFORD
In other field hockey:
Booker T. 1, Lake Taylor 0: Assisted by Veronica Warren, Kiki Sowell scored five minutes into the first half for Booker T. Washington.
Norfolk Collegiate 3, N-SA 2: Marsha Pascual's second goal 5:50 into overtime lifted the Oaks (5-6, 1-1 TCIS). Betsy Bagnell had both Saints' goals.
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
Eric Adams outdueled teammate Mike Donnelly as the area's top two runners led Great Bridge past Churchland and Indian River in a Southeastern meet. Adams, Donnelly and Churchland's Ryan Smith broke away from the pack after 2 miles, Adams taking the lead. Adams, ranked first, held off Donnelly to finish in 15:49. Donnelly was two seconds back and Smith nine seconds behind.
Brothers Neal and Jesse Wells placed first and second as the Western Branch took the top 10 positions in a Southeastern District meet with Deep Creek and Norcom. Neal Wells had a 16:35 clocking, while Jesse Wells was 27 seconds back.
Bayside's sixth man Alex Burke finished in 19:27 to win the tie-breaker over Tallwood. The Marlins also defeated Green Run. Tallwood's Billy Edwards, ranked fourth, won with a 17:15 clocking.
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
Ninth-ranked Tracey O'Neal paced the field with a 19:25 clocking as host Great Bridge beat Churchland and Indian River in a Southeastern meet.
Heather Allen ran a 19:56 as Western Branch defeated Deep Creek and Norcom in a Southeastern meet.
Jennifer Bowden ran a 21:20 as Bayside (9-0) defeated Tallwood and Green Run in a Beach meet.
GIRLS TENNIS
Cox 9, Princess Anne 0: The Falcons (14-1, 8-1) clinched second place in the Beach and earned an automatic berth in the upcoming Eastern region tournament. No. 6 Kimberly Fisher won in straight sets to improve to 13-0.
Western Branch 8, Wilson 1: The Bruins won five of six singles and swept the doubles to tie Deep Creek and Churchland and force a playoff for second place in the Southeastern District. Western Branch will face Churchland Friday at 3:30 p.m. at Wilson, the winner playing Deep Creek Monday for the district's second seed in the region tournament.
Kellam 7, Lake Taylor 2: Beth Spraeder ran her record to 9-3 with a victory at No. 4 singles for the Knights (7-5).
Norcom 8, Oscar Smith 1: The Greyhounds claimed their first victory of the season.
BOYS SOCCER
Norfolk Christian 2, Cape Henry 1: Jeremy Elms scored on a direct kick with 10 minutes remaining to lift the Ambassadors (10-3-1). The Dolphins tied the match on a penalty kick by Sean Loumas with 20 minutes to go.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Western Branch 3, Great Bridge 1: Sarah Wolf served 17 points and Katie MacPhail made 12 kills as the Bruins (6-2, 5-1 Southeastern) won, 6-15, 15-7, 15-8, 15-10. Amanda Adkins added nine kills and Jaci Morris seven for Western Branch. by CNB