Soccer star Tiffeny Milbrett made an appearance at the soccer fields in Garden City Saturday, Sept. 29, to raise money for the Garden City Family Relief Fund, established specifically to benefit Garden City families affected by the Sept. 11 tragedy. Milbrett, who plays for the NY Power (www.nypower.com/players/mil075490.html) and was a member of the World Cup and Olympic women's soccer teams, led the WUSA in scoring this year.

With little advance notice, hundreds of kids lined up to make donations for autographed pictures and soccer balls. "Tiffeny was outstanding," Matt Cody, president of the Garden City Community Fund, said. "She took the time to talk to each child and make them feel special."

Milbrett's effort raised over $4000 in just two hours. The Family Relief Fund has raised over $50,000 to date for Garden City families who have suffered from the tragic events at the World Trade Center. In addition, a major fund-raising benefit is scheduled for Friday night, October 26.

The Breeder's Cup Garden City Community Fund - Family Relief Fund Benefit will be at The St. Paul's Field House in Garden City from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26. The NYRA (New York Racing Association) sponsored event will include fine food, beverage and music, all of which is being donated by local residents and businesses.

For Tickets: Breeders' Cup/Fund Raising Benefit is a $100 donation. Please make checks payable to GCCF-Family Relief Fund (write "Benefit" on the memo line).

For other Donations: Please make checks payable to GCCF-Family Relief Fund. Tickets and donations should be mailed to The GCCF - Family Relief Fund, P.O. Box 235, Garden City, NY 11530. Please indicate on envelope "Benefit" if tickets are being requested.

The girls' varsity volleyball team had a busy week as they competed against MacArthur, Rosyln, and Plainedge. Their first game of the week was against MacArthur. The girls played three sets, each ending in a victory. The scores were 30-14, 30-14, and 30-15. Garden City played a great game as Jamie Lardner led the team with 12 kills. Lardner also contributed to the team's win with 6 assists and 7 aces. Lisa Catalano played an aggressive game with her 12 assists and 3 aces. One of the other key players in the game was Patrice Collins. Collins ended with 9 kills and 2 aces.

After a successful game against MacArthur, Garden City faced Roslyn. Both teams were very intimidating to each other as each set resulted in a close score. Garden City got the better of Roslyn with final scores of 30-23, 29-31, 30-24, 24-30, and 15-10. Garden City's win was only truly declared in the fifth game. Kristen Kraff had 15 assists while Patrice Collins made 13 kills. In addition to Kraff and Collins, both Jamie Lardner and Jeanine Castel played an excellent game.

With their spirits high Garden City took on Plainedge. The girls beat Plainedge, 24-30, 30-16, 30-28, 30-16. Garden City, who is 8-2, had a triumphant week as they defeated all of their opponents. Please come cheer the girls on to yet another victory as they play New Hyde Park, home, at 4:15.

Lawrence High School ended the Garden City Trojans' 14-game winning streak with a 26-13 victory in a battle of unbeaten teams. After the opening kickoff Lawrence scored on its very first play when wide receiver Chris Bone took a pitch out and ran for an 80-yard touchdown. On the following kickoff Chris Guimela dropped the ball and then picked it up and went 80 yards for a Garden City touchdown. Scott Gehnrich kicked the extra point and Garden City led 7-6 with 11:36 left in the first quarter. For the remainder of the first quarter neither team could sustain a drive as both defenses came up with big plays.

In the second quarter Lawrence quarterback Rob Blount was able to move his team down to the Garden City eight-yard line with his running and passing. Blount connected on a pretty crossing pattern to receiver Sheldon Nunn during this drive. On a fourth down and one-yard to go, on the Garden City eight-yard line, the Trojan defense held Lawrence on a run up the middle. The half ended with the score still 7-6.

Midway through the third quarter after a Garden City punt, Lawrence took the ball over at midfield and on the running of Mikeal Butler and Anthony Decatus drove the ball down to the Garden City 15-yard line. From there Butler scored Lawrence's second touchdown on a 14-yard run. Lawrence made a two-point conversion and led 14-7 with 3:33 left in the third quarter.

Then came the play that was the difference in the game. Lawrence quarterback Rob Blount was forced out of the pocket by the Garden City pass rush scrambled to his right and threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Brain Romanger. Lawrence led 20-7.

Following another Lawrence touchdown Garden City's Dan Oppedisano closed out the scoring on a six-yard run. The story of the game was the ability of the Lawrence defense to hold the Trojan's offense in check. Garden City managed only 135 yards of total offense. Come root for the defending champions to bounce back with a win as they face Floral Park this Saturday at 2 p.m.

The Garden City boys' varsity soccer team played two games last week where they both lost and won. First the team faced Seaford. It was a scoreless game until Steven Meyer of Seaford made the only goal of the game. Garden City's goalie Chris Torino played an aggressive game with a total of 11 saves. The Trojan defense had their work cut out for them as Seaford dominated the game with their strong offense. The final score was Garden City 0 Seaford 1.

The boys bounced back from their loss by defeating New Hyde Park 2-1. Kyle Zelaya and Doug Bernstein scored Garden City's two goals. After Zelaya scored the first goal of the game he then assisted Bernstein to give Garden City a 2-0 lead. Garden City's, 4-2-2, offense and defense was so powerful that New Hyde Park was unable to score throughout the rest of the half. New Hyde Park, 0-3-5, did score however in the second half, but that would be the last. The boys had a wonderful victory against New Hyde Park, with many aggressive plays on the field. Garden City will take on Kennedy Bellmore on Tuesday. Show your spirit by coming to the game. Kickoff is at 4:15, home.

The girls' field hockey team played a total of three games last week. They faced Friends Academy on Tuesday, Oct. 9. The girls won with a final score of 3-1. Goals were scored by Barnet with 2, and Riccio with 1. The game started off a little rocky with Friends scoring the first goal. Shortly after, under a minute later, Riccio tied the game at 1. Barnet added two more goals later in the game to put GC up 3-1. Goalie, Amie Roe had a total of three saves.

On Wednesday, Oct. 10, the girls went up against Clarke. The final score was 2-1. GC goals were scored by Munnelly and Riccio. This game also started off a little rocky with Clarke scoring the first goal of the game. However, shortly after Munnelly tied the game at 1-1. Soon after the second half began Riccio scored to butt GC up 2-1. The score remained the same as GC gained yet another victory. Roe had a total of 3 saves in the game.

The girls battled Port Washington on Friday, Oct. 12. The final score of the game was 2-0. Barnet scored the first goal of the game late in the first half. When the second half began, Barnet assisted Devon Munnelly to put GC up 2-0. Amie Roe had no saves this game as the GC defense held up tough and allowed no shots on goal. The girls now have an incredible record of 8 wins and no losses.