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for breaking news visit www.qns.com JANUARY 14, 2016 • The CourieR SUN 47 sports MASPETH HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BASKETBALL STAYS UNDEFEATED IN 2016 By Ant hony Giudice agiudice@ridgewoodtimes.com @A_GiudiceReport The Maspeth High School varsity basketball team added two more wins to their unblemished record earlier this month, defeating Information Technology High School in dominating fashion, 51-19 on Jan. 4, and Queens High School Complex by a score of 62-46 on Jan. 8. The Argonauts were in control of the game against Information Technology High School from the tip off, scoring double digits in each of the first three quarters, while holding the Blackhawks to 4, 8, 0 and 7 points respectively in each quarter. Everyone on the team got onto the stat sheet, either by scoring, rebounding or assisting. “This year’s team is extremely talented and full of potential. This team is a work in progress and we are working very hard to get them to where we need them to be for a successful postseason,” said Anastasia Bitis, Argonauts head coach. “We still have a long way ahead of us and we are definitely not satisfied with where we are. The team has found a new sense of focus lately and we are ready for the second half of the season.” The next game was a tougher contest for Maspeth High School as they traveled to the Martin Luther High School gym to face off against the Queens High School Complex The Maspeth High School Argonauts added two more wins to their undefeated season earlier this month. Eagles. The Argonauts led the whole game, taking a 24-16 lead into halftime, before adding 19 points in both the third and fourth quarters to defeat the Eagles 62-46. Nathaniel Nickel led Maspeth High School with 16 points. Derian Puente had a double-double in the game, dropping 14 points and pulling down 10 rebounds. Matthew Nickel added 10 points in the victory. Photo courtesy Maspeth High School The Argonauts return home for a matchup against the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts Legends on Friday, Jan. 15. Maspeth High School defeated the Legends 67-33 in the opening game of the season on Dec. 2, 2015. Former St. John’s soccer player called on by U.S. Men’s National Team By Ant hony Giudice agiudice@ridgewoodtimes.com/@A_GiudiceReport Former St. John’s University soccer player Tim Parker has been called up to training camp for the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) on Jan. 6, becoming the third former player in school history to be called into action by the national team. Parker just finished an impressive rookie year in the MLS with Vancouver Whitecaps FC, before getting the call to train for the USMNT. In all, 23 players were called into training, which will be held in Carson, Calif., from Jan. 11 to Feb. 6. The camp concludes with friendly matches against Iceland on Jan. 31 and Canada on Feb. 5. “We are extremely proud of Tim and wish him the best of luck,” said Dr. Dave Masur, St. John’s head coach. “He has worked very hard on all facets of his game and this is a well-deserved opportunity for him.” Parker was the first-ever Red Storm player to be chosen in the first round of the Major League Soccer (MLS) SuperDraft, being selected 13th overall by Vancouver Whitecaps FC following his career as a four-year starter for St. John’s. The defender appeared in 79 of the Red Storm’s 80 games in his career and made 78 starts. He finished his college career with four goals, including two game-winners, and four assists, while anchoring a defense that posted 30 shutouts. Parker helped lead St. John’s to three straight NCAA Tournament appearances (2011-13) and the 2011 BIG EAST Tournament title. After joining Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Parker made 25 appearances, including 22 starts, across all regular season and postseason competitions as a rookie. He finished with two goals, both of which were scored outside of MLS action. Parker appeared in 15 games, including 14 starts, in regular season play for Vancouver and ranked 13th on the team with 1,262 minutes played. He helped his team finish third in the Supporters’ Shield standings with a record of 16-13-5, good for 53 points. Parker started both legs of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Seattle Sounders FC as part of the Audi 2015 MLS Cup Playoffs. The rookie scored his first professional goal in a 1-1 CONCACAF Champions League draw against Seattle Sounders FC. Parker also helped Vancouver secure the team’s first-ever Voyageurs Cup, with a goal in a 2-0 victory against the Montreal Impact in the Amway Canadian Championship.


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