By: BRUCE MORGAN Record Express Sports Editor bmorgan.eph@lnpnews.com, Staff Writer

Photo by Cathy Chapis
Warwick senior goalkeeper Jake Watson finished with a 67.3 save percentage this spring, second in the L-L League only to Ephrata's Brian Neff, while becoming the first player in the history of the Warriors' lacrosse program to earn All-America honors.

Jake Watson gave the Warwick boys lacrosse coaches an early glimpse of his abilities when he was still just in eighth grade.

With the Warriors playing in an off-season winter league in Palmyra, they found themselves short a goalkeeper on one particular Saturday.

Watson received a telephone call and the rest is history.

"We knew we had something special in Jake in his eighth-grade year," Warwick skipper Chris Schmehl said. "He did pretty well. He held his own, so we knew he was going to be good in the near future."

It’s safe to say that Watson fulfilled that potential. The senior keeper, who helped lead the Warwick boys to the District Three Triple-A playoffs this spring, was recently named a U.S. Lacrosse All-American. He earns the distinction of becoming the first player in the Warriors’ program history to win that honor.

By: BRUCE MORGAN Record Express Sports Editor bmorgan.eph@lnpnews.com BRUCE MORGAN Record Express Sports Editor bmorgan.eph@lnpnews.com, Staff Writer

Photo by Stan Hall
Manheim Central's softball players hoist the Lancaster-Lebanon League championship trophy skyward after defeating Conestoga Valley 2-1 in the finals last Thursday at Willow Street's Garrett Park. Brittiny Griffith's fourth-inning home run -- her second of the playoffs -- was the difference in the Lady Barons' win.

Warwick thought it had a double play.

Instead, Wilson had only one out — and life — in the top of the fifth inning trailing 1-0.

Four hits later, the 11th-seeded Lady Bulldogs took a 4-1 advantage and it was a lead they never lost, as they defeated the 6th-seeded Lady Warriors 5-2 in a District Three Quad-A softball game at Manheim Central on Tuesday night.

While Wilson (16-6) advanced to Thursday’s quarterfinal round to face Dallastown, a 1-0 winner over Governor Mifflin, the Warwick girls ended their season with a 16-6 record for the second year in a row.

Things were looking positive for the Lady Warriors through four innings, clinging to a 1-0 lead thanks to Cassidy Godber’s hard-hit triple to right and Karlie Watson’s RBI ground out to shortstop.

By: BRUCE MORGAN Record Express Sports Editor bmorgan.eph@lnpnews.com, Staff Writer

Photo by Preston Whitcraft
Warwick's Bailey Groves won the District bronze in the shot put for the second time in her career last Saturday with a throw of 37-7 3/4.

Even before last weekend’s District Three Triple-A Track and Field Championships got underway at Shippensburg University, Bailey Groves and Warwick throwers coach Alex Daecher were talking about their training plans for States.

If the idea was to give Groves a confidence boost in the girls shot put, it worked.

On her second attempt in the prelims, the Warwick senior popped a throw of 37 feet, 7 3/4 inches — her longest in two years. It was good enough to clinch the second District bronze medal of her career, and yes, to punch her ticket to the PIAA Championships, set for this Friday and Saturday back at Ship.

"(Bailey) stepped up to the plate and she did great," Daecher said.

Groves and Daecher both agreed at the end of the L-L League Meet — where she won silver with a throw of 35-2 — that there was more left in the tank. So under the watchful eye of Daecher, Groves, who had thrown a season best of 37-4 at Manheim Township, went to work on a couple of adjustments.

By: BRUCE MORGAN Record Express Sports Editor bmorgan.eph@lnpnews.com, Staff Writer

Cole Proffitt had no margin for error.

Having fouled on his first two javelin attempts in the prelims of the District Three Triple-A Track and Field Championships last Saturday at Shippensburg University, it all came down to one throw for the Manheim Central junior.

"I was talking to (Cocalico’s) Kyle (Felpel) and all of a sudden, I was like, ‘Wow, this is a State thing right here. If I don’t throw this, then I’m not at States.’ So after I realized that, it was a lot more nerve-wracking."

Proffitt, though, kept those nerves in check and unleashed a throw of 187 feet, 3 inches, meeting the State-qualifying standard of 178-0 and punching his ticket to the finals. There, his heave of 191-0 earned him the silver medal, behind only Robert Doster of Middletown, who won gold with a personal-best 200-0.

"I’m not exactly happy with (191-0), but it’s alright. I finished in second place," Proffitt said. "I’m still happy with that."

Harry Q. Hess, 74, of Lititz, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital with his daughter and son-in-law by his side.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ethel A. and Harry C. Hess. Harry was the loving husband of Catherine (Fulginiti) Hess, with whom he celebrated 47 years of marriage.

Harry retired from Armstrong after 38 years of service as a supervisor. He enjoyed yard work, gardening, fishing and spending time with his good buddy, Rocky.

In addition to his wife, Harry is survived by four children: John J. Dickel, of Lititz; Harry Q. Hess Jr., of Lititz; Debra J. Berube, of Meriden, Conn.; and Elizabeth A. Barr, also of Lititz; and a brother: Robert Hess, of Manheim. Harry was the proud grandfather of his two grandchildren: Tommy and Kendra.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Kindly omit flowers. Contributions can be made in Harry’s memory to the Arthritis Foundation, Central Pennsylvania Chapter-SE Branch, 204 Butler Ave., Suite 102, Lancaster, PA 17601 or the American Heart Association, Lancaster Chapter, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.

To send the family online condolences, visit snyderfuneralhome.com.

Joyce O. Radell, 79, of Lititz, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Harbor Hospital, Baltimore, Md.

She was born in Lancaster County to the late Enos and Susan (Heisey) Hoffer and was the wife of William A. Radell, who celebrated 50 years of marriage May 5.

Joyce had been a member of the former Assembly of God Church in Lititz. A traveler, she enjoyed the mountains and taking bus trips. She loved spending time with her grand and her great-grandchildren; she particularly enjoyed playing board games with them. Joyce liked music of all types; a favorite was southern gospel music and listening to Rev. T. D. Jakes on television. Her hobbies included flower gardening, playing bingo, crocheting and animals. A homemaker, Joyce also worked as a nurse’s aide for various nursing homes in the area for many years.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son: Timothy Radell, of Landisburg; two daughters: Debra M., wife of Donald Buchter, of Landisburg; and Denise A., wife of Dennis L. Enck, of Lititz; a daughter-in-law: Brigitte Radell, of Lititz; grandchildren: Dwayne Buchter, Daniel Buchter, Ashlie Enck and Christopher R. Enck; great-grandchildren: Keyara "Keykey" and Gunner Buchter.

Samuel Russell Quay, 91, formerly of Altoona, died Monday, May 21, 2012 at the United Zion Retirement Community in Lititz.

He was born April 6, 1921 in Mifflin, a son of the late Albert and Hattie Watts. He married the late Luella Merritt on June 27, 1942 at First Methodist Church, Juniata, by the Rev. Herbert W. Glasgow.

Russell was a freight conductor on the Middle Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad for 43 years, retiring in 1981. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II in Japan. Russell was a member of the Juniata First Methodist Church in Altoona where he had been a lay leader and a member of the choir. He was a member of the American Legion Post 745 and Juniata VFW. Russell enjoyed bowling, watching sports, reading and crossword puzzles. He was a graduate of the 1939 class of Juniata Joint High School in Mifflintown .

He is survived by three children: Samuel R. Jr., husband of Sandy Quay, of Altoona; Sharon L., husband of Joseph McCartney, of Pittsburgh; and Sally A. Forsht, wife of Alfred Cromer, of Lititz; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Raymond J. Michael Jr., 78, of Lititz, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center, Lititz.

Born in Lititz, he was the son of the late Raymond J. Sr. and Mary Light Michael. He was the loving husband of Janet Garman Summy Michael and they celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary in December of last year.

Raymond graduated from Warwick High School in 1952. He was the owner and operator of the former Michael’s TV and Appliances, Lititz. In his later years, he sold cars and worked at the Manheim Auto Auction. Raymond was a former member of St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, Lititz. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping and gardening. Raymond loved fixing things and doing general maintenance around his home.

Surviving in addition to his wife is a daughter: Robbin Ann, wife of D. David Martin, of Manheim; a son: Raymond J. III, husband of Peggy Michael, of Richmond Hill, Ga.; 22 grandchildren: Melissa, Joshua, Laura, Carla, Abigail, Suzanna, Naomi, Ramona, Caleb, Noah, Samuel, Sarah, Elijah, Isaac, EJ, Heather, Hannah, Victoria, Rebekah, Peggy, James and Katie; 13 great- grandchildren; two brothers: Paul, husband of Evelyn Michael, of Brownstown; Richard, husband of Sue Michael, of Lancaster; and a sister: Joan Hess, of Ephrata.

Violette Ruth Delp Johnson, 89, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Pleasant View Retirement Community after a short illness.

She was born in Lancaster on Oct. 13, 1922, to the late Mary Elizabeth Murry and the late Mahlon S. Delp.

Violette grew up in Manheim Township, where she enjoyed spending her childhood outdoors. She graduated from Manheim Township High School in Neffsville. As a student she was an excellent athlete, earning high school letters in field hockey, basketball and baseball. After high school she attended Linden Hall School for Girls, in Lititz. Upon graduation, Violette worked in the judge’s office of the Workmen’s Compensation Bureau in Lancaster. She later moved to North Jersey, where she was the national personnel director for Safeco Insurance Company, a position she dearly loved.

Violette was very active in organizing the Junior Group of the Women’s Republican Club in 1944 which was the largest group in the entire state. She also helped in setting up "The Store" in conjunction with the Heritage Center Museum where she served as a volunteer salesperson. She was a member of Cliosophic Society, Lancaster Historical Museum, Women’s Republican Club, Lancaster Aero Club, Lancaster Heritage Museum, the Devon Horse Show, where she served as chairman of hospitality for 25 years, the Lancaster Horse Show and the Pittsford, New York Horse Driving Competition where she served for 25 years as assistant secretary. In 1942 she received her pilot’s license and in 1944 flew in the first International Air Race from Montreal, Canada to Miami, Florida.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ethel A. and Harry C. Hess. Harry was the loving husband of Catherine (Fulginiti) Hess, with whom he celebrated 47 years of marriage.

Harry retired from Armstrong after 38 years of service as a supervisor. He enjoyed yard work, gardening, fishing and spending time with his good buddy, Rocky.

In addition to his wife, Harry is survived by four children: John J. Dickel, of Lititz; Harry Q. Hess Jr., of Lititz; Debra J. Berube, of Meriden, Conn.; and Elizabeth A. Barr, also of Lititz; and a brother: Robert Hess, of Manheim. Harry was the proud grandfather of his two grandchildren: Tommy and Kendra.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Kindly omit flowers. Contributions can be made in Harry’s memory to the Arthritis Foundation, Central Pennsylvania Chapter-SE Branch, 204 Butler Ave., Suite 102, Lancaster, PA 17601 or the American Heart Association, Lancaster Chapter, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.

To send the family online condolences, visit snyderfuneralhome.com.