Sports briefs: 3-04-04

ALL-CATHOLIC NODS

St. Maria Goretti basketball players Natasha Scott and Shonte Skinner both earned All-Catholic recognition for their play this season. Skinner, a 5-foot-8 junior forward, picked up her Second Team nod after leading the Goretti offense with 19.1 points, six rebounds and two steals per game. Scott, a 5-foot-4 senior guard, became the first player in school history to be a four-time All-Catholic selection. The Third Team All-Catholic averaged 8.9 points, three rebounds and four assists per game.


BOCCE LEAGUES

In last Thursday’s women’s games of the South Philadelphia Bocce League, Southern Auto defeated Mazza Bros., 12-9; City Pizza beat PFC, 12-8; PFC took the win over Southern, 12-7; and Mazza shut out City Pizza. In Tuesday’s men’s games, Pine Nuts defeated Camilli Chiropractic, 12-11; Chef’s Market beat Rudi’s Formal Wear, 12-9; Casa dei Pazzi took the win over Rudi’s, 12-10; Camilli defeated Casa, 12-10; and Cacia’s beat Pine Nuts, 12-5, and Chef’s Market, 12-10. Men’s games are played Tuesdays and women’s games are played Thursdays starting 7:30 p.m. at Guerin Recreation Center, 16th and Jackson streets.


CAPITOLO WOMEN’S SOFTBALL

The playground, Ninth and Federal streets, is still seeking teams and players interested in playing modified women’s softball. Call 215-685-1883.


DVYAA BASEBALL

The association is accepting registration for its spring baseball programs weeknights, 6-8, and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Barry Playground, 18th and Johnston streets. Age groups are 5-7 (tee-ball), 8-9 (peewee), 10-12 (majors) and 13-15 (seniors). Call 215-468-1265.


EOM BASEBALL

Registration is being held every Monday and Tuesday through this month in the EOM gymnasium, Front and Moore streets, from 6-10 p.m. Call 215-271-1994.


GORETTI BASKETBALL CAMP

The Goretti basketball camp is being held June 21-25 for girls ages 10-15. Call Chip Reitano, 215-389-0672.


JOE FORTUNA BASEBALL/TEE-BALL

Signups are being held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at Murphy Rec Center, Third and Shunk streets, for the spring baseball and tee-ball league for ages 4-19. The cost is $35 for ages 4-7, $40 for ages 8-15 and $70 for ages 16-19. Registration includes uniforms, trophies and a banquet. Call Joe Greco, 267-258-5958.


MODIFIED SOFTBALL LEAGUE

Teams are wanted for a Sunday modified-pitch adult softball league. Call Joe, 267-679-1879 (daytime) or 267-230-3258 (evenings).


PHILLIES ROOKIE LEAGUE

Capitolo Playground, Ninth and Federal streets, is holding registration for an instructional baseball league for ages 12 and under. Call 215-685-1883.


RIZZO RINK

Rizzo Rink, Front Street and Washington Avenue, is taking registration for spring roller hockey for boys and girls ages 6-14 Mondays-Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Fee is $60. A birth certificate is required at time of registration. Games will begin in early April. Call 215-685-1593.


SABRES BASEBALL

Registration is being held every Monday and Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. through April at Sixth Street and Packer Avenue. The age divisions are 4-6 (tee-ball), 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15 and 16-19. The cost is $50 for tee-ball and $85 for all other divisions. All teams are welcome. Call 215-468-2146 or visit www.sabresbaseball.com.


SENATORS BASEBALL

The Philadelphia Senators youth baseball league will sponsor two 12-and-under teams this season. Based at Sunoco Field, the organization is seeking 11- and 12-year-olds who want to travel and compete against the best athletes from around the country while playing 80 games this spring and summer. Call Mark Hill, 215-564-1100, or Steve Koplove, 215-551-8078.


SENIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE

The Philadelphia senior softball league needs players 60 years of age and older for their spring season. Games will be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Call Andy Phillips, 215-728-0532.


SEYAA BASEBALL/TEE-BALL

Baseball and tee-ball registration is underway. The season will begin April 24. The age divisions are 4-6 (tee-ball), 7-8 (pitching machine), 8-10 and 10-12 (live pitch), and 13-15 and 16-19 (Babe Ruth). The cost is $60 for tee-ball and $70 for all other divisions. Visa and Mastercard are accepted. Register at the Thomas Middle School third-floor gym, Ninth and Johnston streets, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., and Saturdays, noon-3 p.m. Registration will be held Thursdays at the SEYAA fieldhouse, Seventh and Bigler streets, from 6-8 p.m. Call 215-463-8802 or visit www.seyaa.com.


SOUTHWEST PHILLY SEAHAWKS

The Southwest Philly Seahawks of the La Belle Community Football League are seeking players for the upcoming season. The LCFL is a full-contact league for athletes ages 18 and over. Athletes must weigh in at 250 pounds by Sept. 4 (there will be five exceptions for weight). Players will compete against 19 other LCFL teams for the first league championship trophy and rings. Only serious athletes need apply. The LCFL will have consistent media coverage via TV and radio. Call coach Ivan Hicks, 267-250-3465.


TEN STAR BASKETBALL CAMP

Applications are being accepted for the Ten Star All-Star Summer Basketball Camp. The camp, which is by invitation only, is for boys and girls ages 10-19. Past participants include Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, Vince Carter and Grant Hill. College basketball scholarships are available for players named to the All-American team. The closest camp location is in Lock Haven. For a free brochure, call 704-373-0873.


WOMEN’S SOFTBALL

A women’s softball team is looking for players, all positions available. Call Ron, 215-431-8976 or 215-227-1228.

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