Nativity baseball team again wins Catholic Conference division title

The Knights, based in Hollywood, went 10-0 during the regular season. They defeated Annunciation, St. Bartholomew, St. Bernadette's, Little Flower and St. Steven's to place first in the division and earn a berth into the postseason.

Coach Dennis Adler's Knights have dominated the South Division, amassing a 60-0 record the past six regular seasons.

Last season the Knights cruised in the playoffs, winning the league title. This season, they lost, 8-4, to St. Elizabeth's from Pompano Beach in the county semifinal on Tuesday. In relief, Travis Atria pitched well. He also picked off a runner and had an RBI infield hit.

The playoff game went just 4 1/2 innings because of a time limit enforced by North Broward Park. Usually, the teams play seven inning games.

``We were a little disappointed we didn't get to play the whole game,'' Adler said, ``but we did our best.''

Adler added: ``It was a great season. We were ecstatic to go this far. No starters returned from last year's championship team, and it was supposed to be a rebuilding year.''

The team consists of Atria, Ryan Burcel, Frank Butera, Mike Ciriago, Miguel Coder, Arniel Crescenzo, Scott Foresman, Tom Foresman, Jarrod Labasco, Mike Mirto, Joe Rohan, Eric Sonnabend, Mike Tonetti and David Vizcaino.

The Knights lose just four starters from this season's team.

``We should be dynamite next year,'' Adler said.
Registration begins May 28

Carver Ranches Park (4750 SW 21st St. in Hollywood), Lake Forest Park (3450 SW 48th Ave. in Pembroke Park) and McTyre Park (3500 SW 56th Ave. in Pembroke Park) begin registration May 28 for summer recreation programs. They are open to kids and teens, ages 6 to 17.

The programs run June 17 to Aug. 9. The hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended care hours from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. The programs are free.

There is supervised indoor and outdoor recreation by age group. Activities include games, sports, arts and crafts, music, drama, special events and field trips.

For information, call Carver Ranches Park (985-1990), Lake Forest Park (985-1915) or McTyre Park (964-0283).
Women's soccer

Liz Weinstein scored the winning goal as Shell Oil won the championship of the Michelob Light Women's Recreational Soccer League with a 1-0 overtime victory over Weston Hills Country Club April 28 at Tequesta Trace Park in Weston.

Shell Oil advanced to the final by defeating Maroone Auto Plaza, 2-1. Gloria Kozura and Joy McKenzie each scored for Shell Oil. Lori English had the lone goal for Maroone.

Weston Hills Country Club reached the title game with a 1-0 overtime victory over Danny's Great Bear Automotive. Allison Landes scored the winning goal.

In the opening round of the playoffs, Anna Castaner's overtime goal gave Maroone Auto Plaza a 2-1 victory over Weston Orthopedic & Podiatric. Maroone's Danette Johnson and Weston Orthopedic's Rachel DesRocher each scored in regulation.

The league begins its fall season in September with registration in August. For information call Patsy Gibbs at 472-3385 or Gayle Smitter at 475-3063.