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"We have some outstanding pitchers who throw very hard and Andrew does an excellent job (with them) as a defensive catch- er." Weitz was 2-for-8 in district action. More importantly, his play behind the plate helped pitchers JeffTrzos and Kirk Taylor throw complete-game victories. Junior outfielder/designated hitter Bryan Glazer, a second- year letterman, batted .375 in the regular season, with an impres- sive on-base percentage of .568, plus eight RBI. He was also strong in the outfield before suf- fering a shoulder injury. "He's an excellent fielder," Hor- witz said. "He had some arm prob- lems, so his arm has not gotten back into shape. I'm using him mostly as a DH." In the district, however, Glazer played left field and was 1-for-3 with an RBI. Sophomore infielder Evan Feldman was another key Raider on May 31, going 4-for-7 with a pair of doubles, three runs scored and two RBI. He also "made some outstanding plays at short- stop," Horwitz said. The Raiders' leadoff hitter, Feldman hit .320 during the regular season with a .500 on-base average plus a team-leading 10 stolen bases. Horwitz predicts big things for Feldman in the next two seasons. "He has an excellent arm for a young man and a very good glove. Because of our strong pitching staff this year he didn't get to throw that much. But by the time he's a senior he'll be one of our starting pitchers." Evan's older brother, Chad, was limited to 12 games in his senior season, due to illness. The senior centerfielder is "an excel- lent fielder with a very strong arm," Horwitz said. Feldman, a co-captain and third-year starter, batted .275 with a .422 on-base average. He was 1-for-3 at dis- tricts. Horwitz also praised the off- the-field efforts of co-captains Chad Feldman and Gosselin. "Excellent leadership. They get along with the guys and I don't have to mess around with it very much. They're always keeping the guys in line." Another contributor to North Farmington's effort was senior Justin Lan. "He's a volunteer," Horwitz explained. "He came out because he loves baseball. He's actually my assistant. He coach- es first base. He got to bat one time in a game and got a base hit. So he's leading the team, batting 1.000." Last Saturday's regional be- gan with a 5-1 Raiders' victory over host Royal Oak Kimball. Weitz was 2-for-4 with an RBI, Evan Feldman was 2-for-3 with two runs scored, ChaD Feldman scored a run and had two putouts, and Gosselin had three assists at third base. But North Farmington then dropped a 5-0 decision to top- ranked Rochester. Weitz had two of the Raiders' three hits. "I felt we played excellent baseball" in the state tourna- ment, Coach Horwitz said. The score of the Rochester game was 1-0 going into the seventh inning. "We had a couple of chances to tie, but we couldn't get the run across," the coach said. "The fi- nal score didn't indicate how close the game was. "It was a good season," said Horwitz. "I thought we could have been a little bit better, but you're never upset when you win 18 games." ❑ Sports Kudos Julius Spielberg of Southfield and Jerry Jerome of Birming- ham won gold medals in their age groups in race walking at the 1997 Senior Olympics in Tuczon, Ariz. Spielberg took gold in the 1,500 meter race walk in the 90- 95 age group. Jerome won the 5,000 meters in the 76-80 cate- gory. Joel Kirzner of Southfield won the Coaches Award in cross country at Yeshiva University in New York. West Bloomfield Rec Programs West Bloomfield Township has a number of summer recre- ational programs. The township is sponsoring a junior golf program for ages 7-16 at Shenandoah Country Club. Sessions will run 7:30-9:30 a.m. June 16-20, and 8-10 a.m. July 14-18. Cost is $94 for residents, $99 for non-residents. A junior tournament will be held 8 a.m.-noon July 21. Colst is $40 per golfer or $145 per four- some. West Bloomfield is offering a one-week fitness day camp for ages 8-13. Sessions are 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. July 21-25, July 28- Aug. 1, and Aug. 18-22 at Total rehabilitation and Athletic Con- ditioning Center or Orchard Hills Elementary School. For information, call the town- ship, (248) 738-2500.