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Ex-Eagle part of rugby upset Surveiling the scene Former Abbey Park High School student though, because all the boys on our team Djustice Sears-Duru and his teammates worked so hard and played with so much from Shawnigan Lake School recently pulled passion." Sears-Duru began playing rugby in off one of the biggest upsets in the history of Oakville at the age of 10, and the the prestigious Sanix World sport has been a mainstay in his Rugby Youth Invitational life ever since. The Grade 12 stuTournament in Japan. dent has played on the Ontario Shawnigan, the three-time provincial team for five years and British Columbia provincial on the national squad for three. champion, defeated the tournaFollowing his graduation next ment's top seed, Kelston Boys month, Sears-Duru plans to High School from New Zealand, return to Oakville and play for the 17-15 in its third game at the Crusaders this summer. He then tournament. intends to move to England to Kelston won all of its other games at the competition, claim- Djustice Sears-Duru pursue his rugby career with the Leicester Football Club, one of ing the title. Shawnigan finished the tournament with a Canadian-record four the most successful clubs in the English rugby union -- having appeared in a record wins in six games, placing 10th overall. "The win against Kelston was a great seven consecutive Premiership finals since accomplishment. The game was one of the 2005. Sears-Duru trialed for the club last sumtoughest I have ever played, so it was a great feeling to come out on top," said Sears- mer and has since been contracted into the Duru. "I wasn't surprised about the victory, academy. 37 · Friday, May 11, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com CLEAN SHEETS: The Oakville Soccer Club's under-14 boys' A team won the First On The Turf soccer tournament recently in Guelph, allowing no goals in five games. ERIC RIEHL / OAKVILLE BEAVER / @HALTON_PHOTOG OSC U14 boys first on the turf Going unscored on in five games, the Oakville Soccer Club's boys' under-14 A team won the championship at the First On The Turf tournament recently in Guelph. Oakville blanked Waterloo 4-0, tied London 0-0 and edged Kitchener 1-0 in the opening round, blasted Darlington 5-0 in the semifinals and downed London 3-0 in the championship game. Alex Zis scored twice for Oakville in the final, with Dusan Kovacevic adding the other Oakville goal on a penalty shot. Other members of the team are Brandon Kerr, Joaquin Da Silva, Michael Pupulin, Nicolas Casola, Liam Murphy, Thomas Wookey, Aiden Wood, Lorenzo Podda, Ryan Haire, Patrick Ladly-Freeden, Frank Bosco, Seihun Kim, Jacob Therrien and Quintin McCleary. Chris Grierson coaches the team. LOOKING FOR OPTIONS: Abbey Lane student Coleman Stucke (with ball) looks for somewhere to pass during an elementary school all-star basketball game last week in Burlington. Each public and Catholic elementary school in Burlington and Oakville was invited to send one Grade 5 student to represent them in the game. Oakville's squad edged its Burlington counterparts, 46-44. Women's running clinic May 30 Two big names in female athletics will be among the guest speakers at a women's running clinic to be hosted by The Running Company in Oakville later this month. Two-time Ironman champion Tereza Macel and 1984 Olympic marathon competitor Silvia Ruegger will speak at the event, along with registered physiotherapist Nancy Botting. Following the presentations, Macel will lead a group run. The clinic will take place Wednesday, May 30, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Running Company, 114 Lakeshore Rd. E. Registration will begin at 6 p.m. The cost to attend the clinic is $56. Proceeds from the clinic will go towards Girls Incorporated of Halton, a non-profit organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart and bold. The clinic is intended to help runners prepare for the Ontario Women's Triathlon, scheduled for Sept. 2 at Milton's Kelso Conservation Area. To register online, log onto www.womenstriathlon.com. Lacrosse midfielder recognized Oakville's Alex Crepinsek was recently named to the Liberty League Men's Lacrosse All-Conference second team. The senior midfielder started all 14 games for the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers. Crepinsek helped RIT hold opponents to 7.80 goals per game. He also scooped up 47 ground balls, third-best on the team, and contributed two goals and seven assists on offence. Elliott Cowburn of Oakville received an honourable mention for the all-conference team. The junior defenceman was second on the Tigers with nine caused turnovers and 17 ground balls. RIT finished the regular season with a 12-2 record and tied for first with a 5-1 mark in conference play. Volunteer, feel great! Make a difference in people's lives. www.ymcaofoakville.com