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SPORTSConnected to your communityRebels shock AAU hoops competitionBy LAURIE WEIRljweir@metroland.comEMC Sports - The newlyformedcompetitive AmericanAthletic Union basketball teamout of Elgin/Kingston area, hascome home from a successfulroad trip last weekend.According to team manager,Wendy Talbot, they shocked thecompetition, other coaches andreferees included.“We played awesome,” Talbotsaid. “Parents, coaches (and) refswere shocked that this was ourfirst weekend playing as a teamwith only five practices behindus. We upset two of the topCentral New York teams.”The Rideau Rebels tookpart in the tournament atJefferson Community College inWatertown, NY.“It was very exciting, us beingthe new team… literally!” Talbotsaid.On Saturday the Rebelsplayed the top-seeded SyracuseNets where they led through theentire game… until the last 60seconds, when Syracuse scored afield goal and followed that withan insurance basket.“We lost to them 46-42. Whata great game it was; they havebeen playing all year, this wasour first game.”In the team’s second game,they lost to South Jefferson byfive.Sunday, the Rebels foundtheir legs and their game winningagainst the Canton Hoopsters andthen Central Square of Syracuse.“By (Sunday) we got ourgroove and game. We wonagainst the Canton Hoopsters 47-32 and Central Square (Syracusearea) 48-28. Now the preparationstarts for the Pre-Nationals inSyracuse,” Talbot said. “Whichis operated by the U.S. Jr.Nationals. If we do well there wewill then be invited to play in theU.S. Nationals.”Talbot added that now wordis out about the new AAUteam, they have a waitinglist of top talent from the arewho want to join the ranks.“How exciting for girls ball andfor the Rideau name!”Photo by LAURIE WEIRRDHS Lady Lion recruit, Mykaela Mallett takes aminute to wipe her brow and ask a question duringan intense practise on May 21. In the background,Kingston Impact player Bridget Way-Brackenbury isready for action.Ball score updatesEMC Sports - The following statistics come from lastweek’s Smiths Falls T-ball and softball league and showcasethe stars of the week.BlastballPirates: 1.Cadence Thibeau , 2. Jackson Hobb,Royals: 1. Carissa Shaw, 2. Karson LambThe Giants stars are 1. Lucas Thompson 2. Shane AyotteT-ballCommercial Alt. Last week, 1. Tucker Alarie, 2. ThomasColling; this week, 1. Jayda Moore, 2. Braydon SprouleGarden Market, 1. Tizik Hurdis, 2. Isaac WhanMatthew’s Autobody: last week, 1. Riley Thibeau, 2. NoahGladden; this week, 1. Shayla Stephenson, 2. Morgan HonanRona: 1. Deakin Bell, 2. Thomas BothwellIntermediateHealey Transportation- 1. Blake Dopson, 2. Zach CraigDairy Queen:1. Ryan “Roo” Giff, 2. Landon PopplewellDan Peter’s Auction: Last week. 1. Owen Watkins, 2. GradyWatkins; this week, 1. Olivia Brewer, 2. Bianca BrewerProdecal: 1. Mellissa Pender, 2. Brady LeeSaturn Concrete: 1. Simon Wellwood, 2. Jared FrostOgilvies: 1. Abraham Goswami, 2. Kendra GreerSubmitted by Karen Gariepy.RED & WHITEFinal stretch for SFDCI drama studentsBy EMILIE MUSTEMC News - WOW Productions was back with their lastcoffee house of the year. The Grade 12 musical theatre classperformed their final three shows last Friday, May 24 at noon,5:30 p.m., and 8 p.m. in the drama room.The coffee house was a great success, even thoughthe class doubted themselves at times. In the end it was ahilarious show filled with comedy sketches from SaturdayNight Live, Mad TV, and original skits. A favourite of thenight was their rendition of Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” andthe group performance of the Friends theme song.R0012145133/0606The drama class is also helping out with SFDCI’s musical,“Rock Around”.Various members of the class are doing hair and makeupfor the show, working at the front of house, being grips,and with set design. The musical performances were May 29-June 1. It was a sold-out show for the Friday and Saturdaynight performances.The audience enjoyed classic fan favourites, “Johnny BeGoode”, “Rock Around The Clock”, “At The Hop” alongwith many others.The musical was written by SFDCI Vice Principal, NancyKeech, choreographed by Anita Mitra, and musically directedby Kristine MacLaren.THE EMC - SF22 - Thursday, June 6, 2013