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Soc(cer) it to him New BHS coach has high hopes for his team By Kathleen Szmit kszmit@barnstablepatriot.com KATHLEEN SZMIT PHOTO GOING FOR THEGOAL-Foster Cass, new BHS Boys Varsity Soccer Coach, Is looking forward to motivating his team and inspiring them to achieve success this season. There's a new face on the soccer field at Barnstable High School, but it's not a student. The new mug belongs to none other than boys varsity coach J. Foster Cass of Orleans. Cass comes to BHS by way of Pembroke and before that, Duxbury, where he was well known in the high school soccer circuit.From 1981 to 1985 the Duxbury team won 72 games with no ties, earn- ing a national record. He also oversaw 19 undefeated seasons, as well 17 Sectional Championships, 12 Eastern Mass. Championships, and nine State Championships Barnstable marks Cass' first time coaching Division I soccer. "I've never coached Division I before," he said. "That will be fun." Although basketball was Cass' first love, soccer ranks a very close second. It is the sport he has been involved in the longest, having started in the late 1960s at Dux- bury High School. "I went to school in Springfield and when I went to school soccer was a big deal," said Cass. "Duxbury was one of the few schools [in Eastern Mass] that played soccer in the Six- ties." After achieving success in Duxbury, Cass is hop- ing to bring motivation to the Barnstable team."They haven't been too successful with wins recently," he said. "I'd like to get back a win- ning attitude." Although he feels his team is young and needs to gain more experience , he believes that they have the ability to succeed. "They have to buy into what I tell them, almost without question," said Cass. "So far the kids here have been great. They're enthusi- astic, do what I ask and come to practice on time." Cass is hoping that this season will be a turn-around for the boys. "To be competi- tive, they need a lot of good players," he said. "They have more good offensive players than they've had in the past." A bonus is that three of those players are sopho- mores who will have plenty of chances to improve with each season. Cass is also looking for sup- port from newjunior var- sity coach Demetrius Atsalis. "Keep them happy," he advises Atsalis regarding his players. "Play everyone so people don't quit the program." Cass is also counting on Atsalis to let him know who is looking good. As the season gets under way with travel games to Sandwich and Dartmouth next week, Cass is anxious to watch his team improve. He is also enjoying his shorter commute and getting to chat with fellow coaches. "I know a lot about Cape Cod and I know all the coaches," said Cass. "I am very happy to be here." Tri-ing to recapture the joy Hyannis triathlon appeals to athletes of all ages By Kathleen Szmit kszmit@barnstablepatriot.com A WINNING BENT-George Bent of Centervillecrossesthefinishlineingreat time during the season's first Sprint Triathlonearlier this summer. ¦A i PHOTOS COURTESY OF TIME OUTI PRODUCTIONS WINNINGATEVERYAGE-TheHyannis SprintTriathlonallowsathletesof all agestoenjoythemselves,asisseen in the happiness on the face of this young runner. R unning, bicycling and swimming are with- out a doubt the most popular activities of most children during their care- free days of summer vaca- tion. In time, though, these joys can fade for many.For some, however, the desire to keep running, cycling and swimming holds charm right into adulthood. These are the folks that will be seen participating in the City Sports New Eng- land Triathlon Tour season finale with the Hyannis Sprint 2 Triathlon at Craigviile Beach Sept. 9. About 850 athletes will take part in a 10-mile cycle, a 3.5-mile run and a .25 mile swim at Craigviile Beach and into West Hyannisport, Centerville and Osterville. The event, sponsored by Time Out! Productions of Plymouth, is entering its 23rd year and continues to grow in numbers and notoriety. "This is every person's type of race," said Rich Havens of Time Out! "A lot of people think of a triath- lon as an Iron Man. This is a short event. People don't have to kill themselves training." Havens says the event is popular because it appeals to a wide variety of athletes, from the elite to the less athletically gifted. "We get a different type of audience," he said. "A lot of them are first-time athletes. It's fun to watch these folks do it, to see the joy on their faces. Compete to complete, as one of my volunteer coordi- nators said." What gives the event a particular allure, Havens says, is its location. "With the ocean, the most popular place is Cape Cod," he said. "People say, 'This is going to be fun.'" Although the rustic coast- line of the Cape is certainly a draw, Havens feels the most difficult part of the event is the quarter-mile swim. While the cycle and the run take racers out and along the winding roads of Barnstable and several of its villages, the swim is contained to the waters of Craigviile Beach. "Because we're not Cali- fornia or Florida where people can swim year-round, the biggest challenge is the swim," said Havens. "You can't [train ] at Craigviile Beach in January, Febru- ary, and March. It's tough to train." In picking favorites in the race, Havens will be keep- ing his eye on George Bent of Centerville. "He has only been defeated three or four times since he began," said Havens. "It wouldn't surprise me if he wins by a minute in this race." What makes the race such a success, according to Ha- vens, is the tremendous sup- port offered by the Town of Barnstable, and local police, fire and emergency officials. "We greatly appreciate the towns for allowing us to do what we do here," he said. "We thank the community for its cooperation." The City Sports Hyannii Sprint 2 Triathlon willtake place Sept. 9 beginningat 7 a.m. For more Information, visit www. timeoutproductions.com. Flagging down a new sport Flag football league kicks off on Cape By Kathleen Szmit kzmit@barnstablepatrlot.com About eight months ago, Cape newcomer Jeff Burkey was at home, badly missing the excitement of a great game of foot- ball. Sure , he had plentyof gamesto w a t c h on tele- vision , but Bur- key is a play er and was longing to get his hands on a ball the ^^ wayhe'd done ^k| in New Yorkwhen he played in a local flag football league. Then his wife, Jackie, said, "Why don't you start a league on the Cape?" With that, the Cape Flag Football League was born. Burkey'smissionwas to bring his beloved sport to the Cape not only so he could play again, but so he could introduce the sport to others. "The goal was to create aflagfootball league for here, to get people involved," said Burkey. Armed withawealth of information from his days in New York, Burkey approached the Barnstable Recre- ation Division, aiming to establish the league there. Mark Boardley, program coordinator at the rec Depart- ment, was intrigued and signed on,forming what isbe- coming a suc- ¦•* cessful p a r t - n e r - ship. "I' ve lived on C a p e C o d for 15 / years ," s a i d Boardley. "I've heard w of some travel leagues but nothing really organized like this. We said, 'Let's take a shot. We've got nothing to lose and everything to gam.'" Together, the two men put in countless hours on top of their regular jobs crafting the league and getting the word out. In many casesthatinvolvedvis- C0NTINUED 0N PAGEA:13 It's sporting season at BHS Fans wanted for loud cheering With the official start of school also comes the official start of sports at Barnstable High School. After a summer of work, rest, or continued practice local athletes are gearing up for an- other successful season. Games get under way next week in anumber of sportsincluding soc- cer, cross-country, field hockey and golf. On Tuesday, following a weekend of scrim- mages, the boys golf team travels to Nauset while girls soccer is in Sandwich. On the home fields, the field hockey team faces Sandwich Tuesday with a 3:30 start time for varsity and a 4:45 start time for junior varsity. OnThursdaythe boysfreshman football team takes on Durfee at home,whilethe girls JV and varsity soccer teams challenge Dartmouth. Players will be looking for fans to show their support,sodon'tmissaminute.For gametimes and updates, visit www.highschoolsports.net. All smiles DOUBLE THE DELIGHT, TRIPLE THE FUN - Drew (left), Max, and Matt Lambert of West Barnstable share a moment with New England Patriots cheerleaders Tanya Crouteau (left) and Brlana Lee at the Cape Cod Mall In Hyannis on Sunday. The cheerleaders were In town to promote their latest swimsuitcalendar while the triplets came decked out intheir Patriots fineryto lend their support.