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Hortian brings home another medal It takes them awhile to acclimate themselves before their talent finally asserts itself. enever _ athletes W:‘nakes the jump to the next level of competition, there‘s always a transition period. But every once in a while there comes along a talent who breaks that natural proâ€" gression _ And â€" Bluevale‘s Adam Hortian is proving to be one of those athletes. After winning gold at the OFSAA junior crossâ€"county finals last year with a 34 secâ€" ond margin over the rest of the field, Hortian made the jump to senior and came within a second of claiming his second consecutive allâ€" Ontario gold. Oshawa‘s Joe Dionne was the favourite going into the race as the OAC student was looking for his second straight gold medal as he wound down his high school career. Dionne did come out on top again, but Hortian, a 17â€" yearâ€"old Grade 12 student at Bluevale, gave the favourite a run for his money at the Glouchester race course, featuring a 7.2 km circuit, nearly catching him with his final kick. Continued from page 26 team in scoring with 29 points. Thiel is also in the top ten of the Midwestern Junior B league‘s scoring race. "I just try to make space for him," said Kloet. "If I can give Johnny some room that‘s good because he can move the puck, and it seems to be working out Skate with the Siskins this Friday â€" It was fitting that Kloet notched the equalizer, after an ill advised penalty led to Stratford‘s third goal in the sec: "For me 1 just had to do something to spark the team," said the Port Dover native now in his second year with the club. "I took a dumb penalty and had to get that one back. "That‘s the first time all year body‘s pumped." _ And he said he didn‘t mind By BoB VRBANAC Chronicle Staff s0 In a preâ€"OFSAA race, the Waterloo runner went out fast but faded at the finish against Dionne. _ This time out Hortian decided to pace himself for the first part of the race, and A change in strategy made the difference for Hortian. being one of the cornerstones of the team‘s improved play of brought into the club for his physical style of play, but also realizes that he has to pick his bit more this year," said the Siskins player of the month for September. "I was taking too many penalties, and knew it was important to stay on the Bluevale‘s Adam Hortian, pictured above with coach Jeff McManus, won silver at last week‘s OFSAA crossâ€"country champiosnhips. "But [ still like doing what I do, causing some dissension on the ice." Siskins‘ head coach Jerry Harrigan was still scratching his head over some of the questionable calls that went against his team in the second period, especially the one against Tim Hall that got him thrown out of the game. "I‘ve kept my head a little leave something in reserve for Dionne during the finishâ€" ing kick. _ â€" Hortian said the transiâ€" tion from junior to senior went relatively smoothly, with the extra 1,000 m in disâ€" tance not making much of a â€"_It was almost enough to upset Dionne. _ â€" But he liked how his team climbed back into it despite "Once we had some guys thrown out of the lineup, we seemed to come alive," said Harrigan. "They seemed to get browned off. "They decided to kill those penalties off, and we took it to Skate with the Siskins The Siskins are holding their annual Skate with the Siskins Day this Friday at the Complex starting at 5:30 pm. Kids are invited to join the Siskins for a skate, and autoâ€" graph session, using the team poster published in the Oct. 3 edition â€" of the Waterloo Chronicle. Admission is free with a canned good donation to the City of Waterloo food drive. Waterloo Tz ww w. . Ki off