ANOTHER CLOSE ONE LOST

Captain J's Scoring Prowess Can't Save Team

Captain J almost has the Hat Trick

The Spartans had high hopes after last week's lacklustre performance.

"We're playing a better team this week, so now's my chance to seize the Golden Pear." stated Captain J.

Things, once again, didn't start out well.

Hard pressed early, Baron made a critical save, only to have Mark pocket the ball right behind his goalkeeper and into the net.

"Well, I never thought that my next goal would be on my own net...but hey, does that count for the Golden Pear or not?" asked Mark.

At times, the Spartans seemed on the ball, taking it to their opponents time and time again. But the unlucky streak continued until Captain J found the twine just before half time.

The second half saw the Spartans relex just a bit, enabling their opponents to commit some one on ones with Baron. For the most part, though, Baron came through these without letting in a goal.

"We're proud of Baron," commented Tyler," at season beginning we weren't sure if he could stand up to a torrent of shots. But now we know he's up to task."

"I'm thanking the team," replied Baron," you have Abe, Tyler, Trevor, Steve, Captain J, coming back and cutting the centre shot from those ruffians. Me and my posts can handle the side shots."

Captain J would be the only bright spot on the offense on this day as he scored another late goal.

"Although we came up short this game, the subbing was great and everyone gave it their all. That's what we can build upon."

STATS:
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GOALS:
Captain J (2)

NET:
Baron (4)

IN OTHER NEWS
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IS DAVE DONE FOR THE YEAR?
Dave, who suffered a near career ending hit two games ago is not progressing well, according to team physicians.
"It's day by day right now," related the ex star Bayern Muenchen player,"but I hope to rejoin the lads before the playoffs"

TYLER AND BARON BEST DEFENSIVE PAIR IN LEAGUE
Pundits agree that the dual team of Tyler and Baron seem to be the best defensive pairing in the league today.
"When both of them are on field and at peak, there's very little that the offensive team can do," commented Gerry Dobson of TSN." the Spartan's poor record is no indicative of the skill and team work those two exhibit.

SUBBING...WORKS!
After an impassioned plea from Captain J, the Spartans revealed a new subbing system that seemed to work well.
"I told the lads that either they start manning up, or I'd get someone to buzzer in subs. I guess they manned up." said Captain J