On Tuesday, Oct. 16, the Garden City varsity field hockey team had yet another successful game. Garden City defeated Cold Spring Harbor with a final score of 4-0. Brittany Barnet contributed three goals, Erin Daly one. Both of Garden City's goalies, Amie Roe and Caitlin O'Brien, had no saves due to the team's strong offense. The Trojans kept the Cold Spring Harbor goalie busy; having to save 15 shots. This game was triumphant for Barnet. In addition to scoring three goals she also had her second hat trick of the season.

Then on Thursday, the team had their second game of the week against Locust Valley. The Trojans conquered Locust Valley 3-0. The first goal was only scored with eight minutes into the game. Megan Crisafulli set up Devon Munnelly for the game's opening goal. Brittany Barnet scored later in the half giving, Garden City a two goal advantage over Locust Valley. The final goal was made with only four minutes remaining in the game. Crisafulli had her second assist of the game when Emily Miller scored for the Trojans. Once again goalie Amie Roe was left with having little to do as Garden City's offense dominated the game. In fact this game was recorded to be Roe's seventh shutout. The girls are having a magnificent season and hopefully will continue to do so.

The Varsity Volleyball Team played three competitive games last week. First off, Garden City faced Roslyn. The team played an aggressive game but unfortunately lost with scores of 29-31, 30-27, 17-30, and 26-30.

By the next game the girls sure got their act together quickly as they overcame New Hyde Park with a victory. Garden City led New Hyde Park 30-23, 23-30, 30-16, and 30-22. Jamie Lardner contributed 13 assists, 9 aces and 5 kills to the team's record. Lisa Catalano had 15 assists and 6 aces. Patrice Collins totaled 11 kills for her team and Megan Jermaine added 8 aces.

The team then played Carey. The girls proved themselves as they defeated Carey 30-27, 27-30, 22-30, 30-19, and 17-15. Key players of the game were Jeanne Castel, 14 kills; Jamie Lardner, 20 assists, 10 digs, and 6 kills; in addition to Katherine Pastrana adding 10 kills and 3 blocks; and Patrice Collins, who had 13 kills, 9 digs and 5 aces.

Garden City brought their season record to 4-1 with a 14-0 victory over the Floral Park Knights in a Conference II battle. Garden City scored first on a 65-yard drive half way through the first quarter on a 7-yard run by Dan Oppedisano. Scott Genrich kicked the point after the touchdown to give Garden City a 7-0 lead.

In the second quarter Garden City scored its second touchdown of the day on a pretty 19-yard pass play from Conor O'Brien to John Fargnoli. The touchdown was set up by the Garden City running attack, spearheaded by Dan Flannery, Dan Oppedisano and Brendan Flanagan and the blocking of the Garden City offensive line. The first half ended with the score Trojans- 14 Knights - 0.

In the second half Garden City had a Dan Flannery touchdown called back by a penalty and wound up attempting a field goal that fell short. The Trojans' defense held the Knights to 136-yards of total offense. Mark Haase, Brendan Flanagan and Mike Sarcona led the Garden City defense.

On Tuesday, Oct. 16, the girls' soccer team played Plainedge. The final score of the game was GC 4, Plainedge 2. Karen Cooney scored the first goal. Katie Cox had two goals in the game and Delia Mueller had one. A great game was played throughout - offensively and defensively. Tara McKennett played a great game with a total of 6 saves. The girls kept the Plainedge goalie busy and managed to win yet another game.

On Oct. 18, the girls faced Cold Spring Harbor in a very close game. Allie Lloyd scored the first goal for GC. When the second half began, Katie Cox scored one more for GC to put them up 2-0. However, with about 18 minutes remaining, Cold Spring Harbor scored. The girls' defense held up for the remaining minutes to obtain another win. The defense played an excellent game, only letting 3 balls get to McKennett (2 saves). The girls seem to be on the right track to a great season!

This past week, the boys' soccer team played 3 games. On Tuesday, Oct. 16, the boys played Bellmore JFK. The final score of the game was 0-0. The GC defense played great, only allowing three balls through to goalie Torino. This was the boys' third tie of the season.

On Thursday, Oct. 18, the boys faced Wheatley. This game also resulted in a 0-0 tie. Torino had a total of six saves this game. With less than a minute left, GC had a great shot on goal, but the Wheatley goalie recovered it to keep the game a tie.

On Oct. 20, the boys defeated Jericho with a final score of 2-1. Doug Bernstein scored the first goal for GC in the second half on an assist from Adamo. Bernstein then scored another goal off a corner kick to give GC a 2-0 lead. Jericho managed to score one goal before the game ended, but it wasn't enough to beat the boys. Torino had 6 saves in the game to ensure the GC win.

Once again, the students and faculty of Sewanhaka High School are showing their "Sewanhaka Spirit" by organizing two fundraising events for two worthy causes. These fundraising events will take place on Saturday, Oct. 27. The Social Studies Department is coordinating a Walk-a-Thon entitled "Walk for our Families," which will raise money for educational scholarships for the children of the five Sewanhaka alumni killed in the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center:

Edward Schunk - Class of '65

Eamon McEneaney - Class of '73

Kenneth Kumpel - Class of '76

David Leistman - Class of '76

Ronald Kloepter - Class of '79

Participants will register on the Sewanhaka High School track. The walk will take place from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. If anyone is interested in participating in the walk, or contributing to the fund, please contact the Social Studies Department at 488-9631.

The Students and Teachers Against Cancer Club, under the supervision of Ms. Debra Bolton of the Special Education Department, is sponsoring a Flea Market from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the basketball courts, adjacent to the main parking lot. All money raised from this event will be donated to the Pediatric Ward of Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital. If you would like more information, please call the Special Education Office at 488-9632. A rain date for the Flea Market is scheduled for Nov. 3.

Sunday the Garden City Thunder 7-8-year-old football team won their sixth straight game since they began their practices in early August. In front of a big Garden City crowd at The Stewart Avenue Field, the boys defeated the East Rockaway Raiders 20 to 0 improving their unbeaten record to 6 wins and 0 losses. The Thunder defense held the Raiders to negative yardage for the entire game while also not allowing one first down. The offense continued their successful ball control offense behind sold front line blocking and scored three touchdowns. The boys were cheered by their grandparents, their parents, their brothers and sisters and many of their friends. The big turn out for the game made a big difference for the boys. The Thunder has three remaining games all at 11:00 a.m.:

Oct. 28 Away Franklin Square's Rath Park

Nov. 4 Home Farmingdale

Nov. 11 Home Elmont